Chapter 32 - 16 Aunt and Uncle’s Scheme_2
Sang Wan and Shi Fengju had just left with a few servants, and Sang Pingliang and Mrs. Li couldn't wait to rummage through and unwrap the gifts they had brought.
Seeing so many bright, heavy, soft and silky fabrics and gold jewelry, Mrs. Li's smile was so wide she could hardly close her mouth, touching this and pinching that, ceaselessly marveling in admiration.
"Look at this gold hairpin, it's even set with gemstones! Tsk tsk, such a style, such weight, it's the first of its kind in our village! It might even be better than the one the wife of Master Shen in the town has!" Mrs. Li happily stuck the gold hairpin into her hair bun. As she flipped through her hand, she passed the gift list to Sang Pingliang, "Dear, read it out loud! My eyes are dazzled!"
Sang Pingliang cleared his throat and began reading each item from the gift list, Mrs. Li's happiness grew with each item, and the corners of Sang Pingliang's mouth turned up even higher.
Upon hearing there were also 100 taels of fine silver, the couple's eyes bulged as they searched excitedly.
"Here, here! Ah, it's silver banknotes!" Mrs. Li found a red envelope, tearing it open, visibly trembling as she waved the silver banknotes in her hand.
"Give it to me!" Sang Pingliang's eyes lit up and he immediately reached out to snatch it, Mrs. Li instinctively withdrew her hand.
"Hand it over right now!" Sang Pingliang glared at Mrs. Li and scolded.
Although Mrs. Li was usually quite domineering, she dared not oppose her husband outright when he glared and set his face sternly; she reluctantly and unwillingly handed over the silver banknotes.