Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade

Qian Sangui further said, "The funds for building the ancestral hall shall be provided by the three branches of our family. Every year thereafter, our three branches will contribute one hundred taels of silver for ceremonies and to assist the impoverished nephews and nieces of the Qian family. This money will be kept by the eldest brother, and the second brother will keep the accounts. If a descendant of the Qian family is awarded the title of Scholar or if they pass the examination to become a Graduate, the expenses will also be covered by our family. However, if any descendant of the Qian family dares to use our family’s influence in Manjiang to bully the people, accept bribes, or engage in illegal activities, I will have the authority to expel them from the clan."

Old Master Qian was naturally willing and repeatedly said, "That’s proper, that’s proper."

Qian Sangui then sent for the leading members of the first and second branches, as well as Qian Liang and his son, to discuss matters regarding the construction of the ancestral hall.

It was time for dinner, and Cheng Yue and her children were entering the main courtyard when they met Qian Manxia who was headed to the inner yard. Qian Manxia said with a smile, "Go back, we’re all going to my sister-in-law’s place for dinner. My father and grandfather, as well as my uncle, are discussing something."

It was only then that Qian Yeejin and Yixiu learned that Wang Shoushi’s family was actually eyeing Yixiu, and both were infuriated, especially Qian Yeejin, who was so angry that his face turned red. He cursed, "That vile and coarse family dares to covet my sister, who is like a fairy, pah, it’s simply wishful thinking!" He continued, "Most of our family’s wealth was earned by my sister, Grandfather’s words were not appropriate. Later, when it comes time for my sister’s dowry, give her the portion of the inheritance that would have been mine, I will earn it myself."

Having said that, he even cast a flattering glance at Yixiu.

Yixiu had little patience for Old man Qian. Since the beginning of the year, when more families had started to propose marriage to her, he had constantly warned Grandfather Sangui, mentioning that the wealth of the Qian family should remain within the family, so that Jinwa and Ming Wa could have a better future, fearing that Grandfather Sangui would give her an excessive dowry. His main reason for wanting to marry into Old Wang’s family was because he believed that the Wongs, being wealthy, would not demand a large dowry.

Old man Qian was annoying, but Old Wang’s family was even more disgusting. Yixiu was so angry that she ate half a bowl less at dinner.

That night, after Old man Qian, Uncle Wan, and others had left, Yixiu went to the main courtyard.