The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 250 - 172: Springnuan’s Dowry (Part 3)

In the Capital, Xia Guangcheng was a loyal supporter of the Emperor. If any family connections were to become entangled, it could lead to mistakes, placing them in danger.

Mrs. Xu absolutely could not allow such a thing to happen.

Therefore, she never considered sending Chunyan to the Capital.

Since they had already followed the Emperor’s command to stay in a remote area, they should just remain in Shu City in Changzhou, without rushing to the forefront and causing trouble for Chunyu.

"Sister-in-law, please calm down. It was my fault for speaking out of turn."

Seeing Mrs. Xu upset, Mrs. Huang quickly apologized.

Alright, she admitted that her emotions had been a bit intense today, leading her to speak without restraint.

Yes, Mrs. Huang believed that Chun Nuan’s dowry had already far exceeded the specifications of Chunyu’s dowry back then.

In the Capital, the dowries of the prominent households followed strict rules, generally not exceeding the dowry of the first daughter of the main family branch, unless she married into the imperial family, which was a different matter.

The one thousand taels of silver sent by Chunyu seemed substantial enough that, even if only five hundred taels were given to Chun Nuan as a dowry, it would be generous. However, Mrs. Xu intended to spend it all on Chun Nuan. What about Chunyan and Chun Shu’s dowries in the future?

Moreover, she was prepared to marry her daughter back into the Capital.

A dowry was the foundation provided by the bride’s family. Returning to the Capital, whether marrying into an official or a prominent family, what would happen if her daughter lacked an impressive dowry?

She, too, felt wronged. When she married into the Xiao family, her dowry was no less than her sister-in-law Mrs. Xu’s, and it consisted of authentic items, including rare calligraphy and paintings. Unfortunately, it all ended up being confiscated.

Now that her daughter was growing up and needed to be married, she no longer had any savings to prepare a dowry for her daughter.

With Chun Nuan’s dowry being so substantial, how could she not harbor thoughts?

"You usually don’t like to speak. I understand why you said so much today."

In truth, Mrs. Xu wanted to say that if she didn’t know how to speak, she should refrain from speaking, as her sharp and harsh words were quite unpleasant to hear.

Mrs. Huang was fully aware and understandably did not want her children to learn medicine, preferring them to become scholars, which was fair.

However, wanting to shirk responsibility while enjoying the best of benefits was genuinely hard to reconcile.

"Our Xiao family is united. What Chunyan has, Chun Shu will also have. What Chun Ning has, Chun Qiang won’t lack either," Mrs. Xu laid it out plainly: "But what Nuannuan has, not all the others deserve to have."

That is to say, Chun Nuan is one of a kind.

Mrs. Xu glanced at her elder sister-in-law. Her sister-in-law was still as straightforward and assertive as back then, promptly quashing Mrs. Huang’s ideas.

What can be said about this?

Mrs. Xu found it quite satisfying.

Mrs. Huang was indeed a bit too petty and narrow-minded.

The relationship between the sisters-in-law had lasted until today mainly due to Mrs. Xu’s decisiveness and her own forbearance, often letting Mrs. Huang have her way, but at critical moments, her sister-in-law would make the final decision, leaving no room for other thoughts.

Mrs. Huang said no more and quietly got up to return to her room.

"Thank you, sister-in-law, for your hard work."

Mrs. Xu knew she needed to show some appreciation for the favor she received.

"Ah, you," Mrs. Xu laughed: "I know you’re usually not too calculative and neither ambitious nor competitive, but I won’t be biased concerning what rightfully belongs to Nuannuan."

"Thank you, sister-in-law. On Nuannuan’s behalf, I thank you, dear sister-in-law."

"The one to be thanked is Nuannuan," Mrs. Xu said. "From the day the Xiao family fell, it was Nuannuan who supported the family, now wholeheartedly teaching Chun Ning, managing expenses efficiently, and doing everything possible to keep the Xiao family going."

In reality, Mrs. Xu understood well that Chun Nuan’s efforts were not just for the Xiao family. Chunyu in the Capital also benefited from Chun Nuan’s protection and support.

Chunyu mentioned in her private letter that she owed her current situation to Nuannuan’s aid, especially the timely delivery of her health-restoring pills.

Moreover, during that perilous time, without Nuannuan’s medicinal powder, she would not be where she is now.

Therefore, Chunyu was incredibly grateful to Chun Nuan.

Saving her daughter naturally made Mrs. Xu hold a special sentiment for Nuannuan.

"Nuannuan is the Xiao family’s daughter, and it is only right for her to do all this for the Xiao family."

"It is right, but we must also remember our gratitude, right?" Mrs. Xu said. "As I’ve said before, without bearing the same responsibilities, don’t expect the same rewards."

This was directed at Mrs. Huang.

Mrs. Huang indeed understood but was unconvinced, wishing to leverage the Huang family’s influence to marry Chun Shu back to the Capital.

She was just unsure of how her mother and the others back home would react when they saw the family letter.