Every copper coin, every mace of silver, was the hard-earned result of her husband's and her children's efforts.
Mrs. Li didn't mention her in-laws, and that was because during these two years, or perhaps even before, they only took care of the money themselves and were often stingy about it.
"Husband, it's true that I shouldn't inquire too much about father-in-law taking a concubine, but since the children and I are in charge of the family's finances, how much money exactly is needed for his concubine's expenses, and the dowry?"
Mrs. Li's question was to the point—it wasn't necessary to build a house for living, as the other party surely wasn't foolish enough to forego a dowry.
"Father says they want 100 taels of silver and three gold, and they're going to host ten tables. But my father only intends to have the matchmaker bring the woman back, and we will only host a few tables here," Hongji said.
