Chapter Nine Hundred and Sixteen: A Thought From My Younger

ent, her small hands seemed to be waving about randomly. In reality, she was secretly sprinkling the rice into the pot from the space inside.After ensuring the diaper was dry, Tao Hongying carefully p...After Li Zhensheng found out, he waved his hand and sent people to refurbish the two courtyards. He also ordered a complete set of wooden furniture and household items, effectively acting as an elder brother-in-law, supporting their small family's construction.

Soon, the Yue family sent someone to measure the dimensions of the bridal chamber, preparing to furnish it for their daughter before the wedding.

Jia Yi remembered that Sun Dafu didn't have much money and couldn't afford to prepare a dowry for Coral.

He just wanted to see Coral, ask her what she liked, and then send the remaining silver from buying the yard to her.

This evening, after dinner, Granny Chang came knocking on the door and said, “Third Young Master, Old Madam asks for you to come over.”

Chia-Yi was puzzled, not understanding why his grandmother had summoned him. But he quickly tidied up and hurried to the main hall.

As soon as he stepped into the room, he was blinded by the dazzling gold on the kang.

Old Li sat on the kang, with eight or nine boxes in front of her and a small chest.

"Jiayi is here, come sit." Li Laotai patted the edge of the kang and beckoned her grandson to sit beside her.

Jia Yi walked over and asked, "Grandma, you don't rest, how come you're still fiddling with your jewelry"

"Silly boy, this is for you!" Old Lady Li pulled her grandson over to look at the boxes and said slowly, "There are four rosewood boxes inside, each containing a set of jewelry: pearls, cat's eye, agate, and red gold. I've been saving them up bit by bit these past few years. When you brothers get married, each of you will get one set. I was planning to include them in the dowries, both face-saving and practical."

"Grandma, I haven't been home for so many years and haven't contributed much to the family. Even when I get married, I can't ask for financial support from my family..."

"What nonsense are you talking about!" Old Li glared at her grandson, "You're the grandson of the Li family, now that you're married, of course your family has to prepare a decent dowry for you."

Otherwise, if you don't give it, people will say the Li family is stingy and might delay your younger brother getting married!

Only then did Jia Yi dare not refuse. His grandmother's hat was too big for him to bear the responsibility of letting his younger brothers remain unmarried!

Li Laotai ignored him and pointed at the four sandalwood boxes.

These four boxes were specially given to me by your sister before I left, for you to keep.

"Our family is the wealthiest of them all. Look at these, a set of jade, a set of emeralds, two sets of gold. Each piece is exquisite, crafted by master artisans from the palace. "

"I don't even know when this little rascal got herself made, she's really grown up. She even managed to keep it a secret from me, her old grandma! Has her own little secrets now!"

The old woman chattered away, but a smile played on her face.

Jiayi frowned and shook his head repeatedly, “Grandma, you take these things back. Tell Funiu to play with them herself. I don't want them!”

Li Lao looked at her grandson, seeing that he wasn't just being polite. She sighed.

"You little brat, what good karma did you guys accumulate in your past life to get such a great sister"

If my guess is right, these things are probably what Funiu has been saving for you since she was four or five years old.

"When your elder brother and second brother got married, she also gave some gifts, but back then good things were scarce. These past two years, I've seen Fu Niuer make up many excuses to give your elder sister-in-law and second sister-in-law extra gifts. Now it's your turn, so let me bring you some as well."

"My sister is getting married, and as her brother, I'm supposed to be giving her gifts. But you guys, when your sister gets married, it's the other way around - she's giving you things!"

"I didn't agree at first either, but your sister insisted. I see she's becoming less like a younger sister and more like an older one!"

Jia Yi couldn't help but laugh along. His younger sister was indeed becoming more and more like a housekeeper.

Now, she handles most of the big and small affairs at Suijin Beach, managing them in an orderly way.

She was also very caring towards her brothers, if you didn't look at their ages, she truly acted like an older sister.

But he still wanted to refuse, but was slapped on the arm by his grandmother.

"Don't refuse any longer, your brothers all have one, and it's not just for you. If you feel guilty, be nicer to your younger sister from now on."

She's a girl, she'll eventually get married. Your father, your uncles and aunts can't protect her forever. When that time comes, your sister will rely on you brothers to support her!

Remember your sister's kindness and repay it a thousandfold, so that her feelings for you won't be in vain.

Jiayi quickly said, "Grandma, it's because Funiu didn't prepare these things for me that I absolutely wouldn't let her suffer any injustice. Even my wife and children wouldn't do, no one would be more important than my sister!"

"Silly boy, that's all I need to hear!" Old Mrs. Li pointed at the box. "Inside are five hundred taels of silver and one hundred taels of gold, your family fortune given to you by your uncle and father."

"Coral doesn't have money to prepare her dowry, so you should find an opportunity to send some to her. She's a strong girl and since she entered the household with Lin Lang, there's bound to be a comparison between them. Don't let her feel uncomfortable inside."

"After you two get married, this silver is your family's fortune. It doesn't matter if you and she spend it beforehand."

Jiayi's heart was filled with warmth, his family had really thought of everything.

Born into the Li family, what a blessing!

"Grandma!" He flung open his long robe and knelt on the ground, bowing to his grandmother. "Thank you Grandma for taking me into consideration so carefully and being so kind to Coral. We will definitely not disappoint your expectations and live a good life."

“Come on,” Li Laotai bent down to pull up her grandson, smiling and scolding, “We’re family, no need to be polite. We’ve given you everything we could at home. From now on, you have to rely on yourselves.”

Family loyalty is the most important principle.

This night, after finishing a major task, Lao Tai Li slept soundly. However, Jia Yi couldn't fall asleep...

Early the next day, he went to the military camp. Seeing nothing amiss, he went to find Coral's temporary residence in a small courtyard.

As a result, Mrs. Mi was very surprised and said, "How did General Li come here Miss Coral went to your house! I want to follow her too, but she didn't let me!"

Jia Yi was taken aback, feeling something was amiss, but he still replied, "Is that so I just returned from the army camp."

Having said that, he handed the two boxes of snacks to Mrs. Mi, "These are the snacks from Baiyun Guan. When Coral returns, remember to give them to her. I still have to return to the camp. If anything happens, just send someone to call me."

Yes, General," Mi's wife quickly took it over, her heart filled with joy for Coral.

Whether a man is successful or not doesn't really matter.

For a woman, a good husband is someone who understands her warmth and coldness, and always keeps his family in mind.

After chatting for a bit, Jiayì left the small courtyard and, turning a corner at the street intersection, immediately instructed one of his personal soldiers.

"Go back to the old house for me and tell them I left my dagger in the room. Then, see if Coral is there"

The personal soldiers understood and immediately left.

Jiayi found a table at a nearby teahouse and had some tea, waiting for his personal soldiers to return soon.

"General, the doorman said that Coral Girl didn't come!"

Jia Yi frowned, his heart heavy.

He didn't know what Coral had done when she went to the old house under the pretext of visiting.

But hiding one's whereabouts feels uncomfortable.

He thought for a moment and then said, "You guys should just ask around and see if you can find Coral Girl's whereabouts."

"Yes, General," several guards didn't dare ask further and quickly dispersed...teamed the rabbit meat until cooked, placing it in a bowl. She also arranged two plates of fruit.The next morning, the whole family packed their things and waited at the village head's doorstep.The vi...