Even if you are used to it and have the accounts in your mind, it is still inevitable that things will get a little messy when you have to hand them over after years of holding them.

More than ten years! She fumbled with these things, feeling sad and heavy in her heart.

Since she was a child, she was proficient in poetry and songs, had a good handwriting, and could even comment on the depth of the annual exam questions. But she was really clueless about these mundane matters.

After getting married, she followed him in his official duties outside the capital.

Being away from home is different from being at home. Her husband is busy with work, and she has to take care of the family's food, clothing, housing and transportation. At the beginning, she was confused and flustered, and a lot of trouble happened.

Fortunately, my husband is tolerant.

To live, you need money! Especially if you want to be more particular.

Soon, he handed them over to her. Facing such a large and complex industry, she was also worried. During that period, she worked day and night, asking for advice, and calculating.

There are regrets for taking a detour, but also pride for unexpected gains. It can be said that these businesses are what they are today because of her hard work. Looking at the neatly arranged accounts, every income is remembered clearly.

As for the expenditure... She didn't know why she became more cautious at that time.

Only large amounts were recorded and it was noted that they were withdrawn by the husband.

Then, those expenses were on her own little account.

Clothes and jewelry for her daughter, socializing with her girlfriends, hiring a master for her daughter, subsidies to her parents' home... I just realized after reading it from the beginning that she has spent a lot of money over the years.

She even forgot some of the expenses...

It’s a pity that the account is transferred in this way, otherwise how can it be paid?

It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality...

To enter the social circle of noble ladies in Beijing, to entrust your daughter to the circle of noble ladies in Beijing, to find a good husband for your daughter, and then the dowry...

She had seen those wives of officials who had no property at home, and they were very stingy. Am I going to be like them? Then who did I work so hard for over the past ten years? Thinking about it, she couldn't help but feel a little resentful towards her husband. With his ability, why couldn't he stop it? How did it come to this? Wen Huan came in and saw her mother's serious expression. "Mom, what's wrong with you?"

Yuan didn't even look at her, "Sit down."

Why are you so serious? Wen Huan sat down carefully, "Are you checking the accounts?"

Yuan remained silent until her daughter became nervous and asked, "Mom...what's wrong with you?"

After closing the account book, she said calmly, "As a mother, I have taught you a lot on weekdays. But after all, it is better to use the lessons of facts to make you understand more clearly. This time, you have also learned a lesson."

"Mom, what are you talking about?" Wen Huan felt uneasy.

"This time, not only was Wen Yu caught buying you gifts, but she also took advantage of you."

When Wen Huan heard this, he instinctively resisted, "Mom! Why do you say that?!"

"You are a grown-up girl now. In two years, you will get married and start a family. I will not hide it from you..."

Her attitude made Wen Huan even more nervous.

"Your maternal grandfather's family has a good reputation, but the family property is not rich. When mother got married, the dowry was very limited."

In fact, although it was not much, it was not as shabby as it turned out to be. It was because of her affair with Wen Qian that my grandfather became ill and died. The family directed all their anger at her and treated her very harshly.

If her husband hadn't given her all his private money...it would have been really shameful.

"After we got married, mother followed your father to take up the post. Being in office is not like being at home. Food, clothing, shelter, transportation, maintaining relationships, commanding servants, and raising you three siblings all require money. Although the Wen family and your father have no problem raising us, if you and I want to dress and spend as we please, we have to rely on these..." She patted the pile of account books, "This is... Wen Yu's mother's dowry."

Wen Huan blinked, feeling a little confused.

She had always had whatever she wanted.

But I never thought about where the money came from. My throat suddenly became tight and I couldn't speak.

"When I first got it, the person who had just left had just passed away, so it was a mess. But I put a lot of effort into it..."

"Mother... why are you bringing this up now?" Wen Huan suddenly felt something was wrong and asked carefully.

"Wen Yu came to ask for it."

"She, she came to ask for it?! Ridiculous... Really ridiculous! Just because she wants it, should we give it to her? This was given to you by my father, and you took care of it. Why should we give it to her just because she wants it?!"

"Although my mother is in charge, and although she can spend the money she earns, it doesn't mean that these things belong to us."

"You! That's not what you said!"

"Mother, Wen Yu... Grandmother and father don't like Wen Yu, who will make decisions for her?"

"Her uncle!"

"But, didn't they say that her uncle committed a crime and was banished to a remote place?"

"I'm back. Besides, she's just taking advantage of the situation. Do you understand?" Yuan looked at her daughter seriously, "Even if her uncle is a commoner now, she can take advantage of this title."

"He is just a commoner, and daddy will crush him to death!" Wen Huan said disdainfully.

"Your father is about to be promoted to the capital, and there are so many people watching him with envy. That's why she is so fearless."

"She is such a cunning person! Did her uncle teach her this?!" Wen Huan suddenly realized.

"It's possible, but let's not speculate."

"Then why do you say it's because of our daughter?!" Wen Huan said unhappily. She couldn't stand this the most.

"Because you did something wrong, she took advantage of the situation and exposed the matter. Your eldest brother is getting married, and many people are coming to your family. Besides, your grandfather is coming back too."

When my sister heard about my grandfather, she felt a little depressed. She had only met him a few times and was a little afraid of him.

"The two old people have been at odds for many years. Your father is an excellent person and can support your grandmother. Your grandfather moved away, so your grandmother can smile all day long. As long as your father can sit still, your grandfather will not be able to cause trouble. However, if your father makes a mistake here..."

Wen Huan was so angry, "Wen Yu, that bitch! Mom, if she has this idea, she will bring it up sooner or later. How can you blame your daughter?"

"You still don't understand... Your grandfather may not know about the dowry. It's just that he doesn't care. But your father beat Wen Yu..."

Wen Huan pursed her lips and looked at her mother nervously.

"I haven't seen the eldest daughter for many years. A man like your father would hit his daughter... If it gets out, Wen Yu's reputation will be ruined, but will your father be okay? Your grandfather has the handle, so why doesn't he use it to pressure this side?"

"Why is this so..." This was beyond Wen Huan's understanding.

"I'm not telling you this today to blame you, but to repeat what I told you before. If you want to move forward, you can't be stingy when doing things. If you do something stupid just to vent your anger and get caught, it's not worth it."

"Mother! I understand." Although she was still unconvinced, she did not argue any more. "Then, do you really want to give these to her?"

"Yes!"

"Eh? Mother!" Wen Huan's eyes smiled, "Those people have worked under you for so long, and they all listen to you, don't they? If you trip her up a little, she'll be finished. Humph! I won't give her anything even if I burn her!"

"So you didn't hear what I just said!!" Yuan suddenly became very stern, his voice was sharp and piercing.

Wen Huan's eyes turned red after being yelled at.

Yuan didn't try to coax her, but continued sternly: "If you want to hand it over, just hand it over! If you are not convinced and unwilling, you can find a way to get it back with interest later! But you can't drag your feet and hide, or people will look down on you! You seem very smart on weekdays, why are you so stupid now! "

"Mother...my daughter..." After being scolded by her mother, she finally burst into tears.

"Alright!" Yuan said impatiently, "Why are you crying? Mother didn't coax you or agree with you because... no matter what, people must find a way to maximize their advantages and minimize their disadvantages."

She looked up and recalled her life. This is what she did! "You can't get all the good things in the world. You have to give up in order to gain!"

She straightened her neck, "For example, this time, your father felt very guilty towards mother. He gave all the property he managed and his private property to mother. Our life in the capital will be least affected by this incident.

Mother has the ability to make money. In the future...if there is a chance to take these back...then mother will have more than now, right?"

Yuan stroked the account book with a confident smile on his face.

"Ah! Mother! You are so awesome! Yes, yes! We can definitely get it back! As long as we pass this hurdle... She is just a girl, we need to find a way to kill her and get every penny back!"

"That's a story for later." Yuan looked at the pile of account books. What could a little girl do? If they were handed over to her, they would be wasted. Who knows what they would look like when she gets them back in the future! It was really heartbreaking! "Mom... don't be angry, let's do it according to the established method."

"Yeah. I hope this will help you grow."

Yuan began to teach her daughter from behind. "After your father was promoted, the people he met were different from before. There are many cunning people in the capital who use their power to oppress others, hide daggers behind their smiles, and pretend to build a plank road while secretly attacking Chencang. Even I, your mother, must learn it seriously and experience it well.

If you want to rise step by step and step on Wen Yu, you must put the overall situation first, stay calm, and not show your emotions. These days, mother has been watching how you get along with Wen Yu. Don't let an orphan girl outshine you! "

Yuan looked at her daughter sternly.

"Yes, mother!" For the first time in his life, Wen Huan felt that he needed to think more.

(End of this chapter)