"I will pay 30,000 liang for you, and you will take care of the rest!"
Madame Yuezheng, having considerable wealth, instructed her servant to bring 30,000 liang in cash and handed it directly to First Madame.
First Madame had no objections to this arrangement.
Madame Yuezheng had her own personal funds, and she was free to allocate them as she pleased, as long as she wasn't forced to dip into the shared savings of the family.
The first section of the family did not require Madame Yuezheng's assistance in this manner.
"Second sister-in-law, should I have my people collect the remaining amount now or tomorrow?" asked First Madame, indicating that they would retrieve the money the following day.
Ms. Mi Junior became infuriated and responded bitterly, "I will send my people to deliver it to you, Elder Sister-in-law!"
"Very well. I will be waiting."
"Bah!"
