BXBX NOVEL Chapter 228 - 228:I Plan To Use My Personal Savings
“Never mind, I don’t want to wander around anymore. Xiao Nanye, 1 want to go back.”
The further they went, the more beggars they saw, making Jiang Peihuan lose her mood for leisurely strolling.
Although she wasn’t particularly kind-hearted, seeing children with frostbitten hands and feet still tugged at her heartstrings.
Xiao Nanye obviously understood Jiang Peihuan’s feelings. After hearing her, he nodded, “I’ll take you back.”
“Alright.”
Jiang Peihuan didn’t refuse and returned with Xiao Nanye to the General’s Mansion.
However, when they arrived at the entrance of the mansion, Jiang Peihuan said to him, “I’ve made up my mind. I plan to discuss with my family elders about distributing porridge in the city. Even if the ministers haven’t reported it yet, can you mention it to the Emperor?”
Even if Emperor Qi Ming does nothing, he will at least know of their intentions and will likely have no objections.
Understanding her meaning, Xiao Nanye nodded, “Don’t worry, 1’11 speak to my imperial brother. You do whatever you want, no one will gossip.”
“Alright, 1’11 go in then.”
“Go ahead.”
Jian Peihuan nodded at Xiao Nanye and walked into the General’s Mansion.
Xiao Nanye stood outside. When he saw her figure disappear through the door, he turned around and left.
After entering the mansion, Jiang Peihuan went directly to the Chrysanthemum Hall.
When she arrived, all the family members were there, even Jian Mei. The Old Madam Jiang treated Jian Mei indifferently, but due to her pregnancy, she wasn’t overly cold to her.
“Old Madam, Eldest Miss is here.”
Nanny Xu announced Jiang Peihuan’s arrival.
Upon hearing this, Old Madam Jiang’s eyes immediately revealed a smile.
By this time, Jiang Peihuan had entered the main hall, “Grandmother.”
After greeting her grandmother, she greeted Zhou Rongfang and Liu Xiu.
“Weren’t you accompanying Princess Zhuo Ma around? Why are you back so soon?”
“I met His Highness King Cheng on the way, so I came back early.”
Sitting next to her grandmother, Jiang Peihuan said softly.
“Grandmother, there’s something 1 want to discuss with you.”
“What is it?”
Zhou Rongfang and Liu Xiu turned their attention to Jiang Peihuan.
Meeting everyone’s gaze, Jiang Peihuan said, “Grandmother, while wandering the city today, 1 saw many beggars, many of whom were just children.”
“I want to distribute porridge in the city, and I hope you can agree.”
“This distribution will take at least seven days, and it’ll be a significant amount of money.”
Before the old madam could respond, Zhou Rongfang quickly interjected.
“Mother?”
Hearing this, Jiang Ruyun frowned, pulled Zhou Rongfang’s sleeve to signal her to keep quiet.
If it were the past, Jiang Peihuan wouldn’t have bothered to respond to Zhou Rongfang, but given Jiang Ruyun’s recent changes, for the sake of family unity, she addressed Zhou Rongfang, “Aunt, don’t worry. For this distribution, I plan to use my personal savings.”
“I haven’t used up the one hundred thousand gold that the Huainan Mansion gave me earlier.”
Hearing this, Zhou Rongfang frowned.
Looking at Jiang Peihuan, Zhou Rongfang whispered, “Huan Er, it’s not that your second aunt is nagging you, but even though this money is your personal savings, you’re getting married into the royal household in a month. It’s better for you to keep more money. Otherwise…”
“Enough!”
Before Zhou Rongfang could finish, Old Madam Jiang interrupted her.
With a cold glance at Zhou Rongfang, Old Madam Jiang turned to Jiang Peihuan with a smile, “Our Huan Er has always had a kind heart. Doing charity is a good deed. If you want to go, go ahead. I, as your grandmother, will agree to it.”
“As for the money for the charity, you don’t have to provide it. 1 will.”
Upon hearing this, Zhou Rongfang nearly ground her teeth in anger, but she had no right to question Old Madam Jiang’s personal savings. After all, it was hers to give to whomever she pleased.
Hearing Old Madam Jiang’s words, warmth filled Jiang Peihuan’s heart. She held the old madam’s hand and said softly, “There’s no need, Grandmother. 1 will make the arrangements first. If 1 run out of funds, I will come to you.”
Old Madam Jiang wanted to say something but, seeing Zhou Rongfang’s resentful eyes, she simply nodded in agreement.
“Grandmother, let my elder sister and I go together. While 1 might not have money, 1 can at least offer some help.”
Jiang Ruyun looked at Old Madam Jiang and said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Grandmother Jiang nodded, “If you want to go, then accompany Huan Er. Also, take Sijin with you.”
“Mother, Songbai is also returning from afar today. Why not let him join too?”
Liu Xiu smiled and said.
Hearing that her young grandson was coming back, joy lit up Old Madam Jiang’s eyes. She looked at Liu Xiu and said joyfully, “Songbai is coming back?”
“Yes, he sent a letter yesterday saying he’ll arrive by tonight.”
“The weather is getting colder. Make sure someone picks him up and have the servants warm up his quarters.”
“Don’t worry, Mother, it’s all been arranged.”
“Grandmother, it’s getting colder by the day. 1’11 make the arrangements now.”
Looking at the snow outside, Jiang Peihuan said to Old Madam Jiang.
The old madam nodded her approval, and Jiang Peihuan, together with Jiang Ruyun, took their leave.
“Elder sister, don’t take to heart what my mother said. She meant no harm.”
As they stepped out, Jiang Ruyun said to Jiang Peihuan.
Seeing the hesitation in Jiang Ruyun’s eyes, Jiang Peihuan replied softly, “It’s alright. We’re family. Your mother only wants what’s best for me. 1 won’t mind.”
“Let’s go. Let me arrange for some helpers. Ideally, we can start distributing the porridge tonight.”
“Isn’t that a bit too rushed?”
Hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, Jiang Ruyun looked surprised.
But Jiang Peihuan simply shook her head, “In winter, nights are the hardest. Having some warm porridge might at least warm them up.”
An hour later, Jiang Peihuan, along with Jiang Ruyun and Jiang Sijin, started preparing.
While Jiang Peihuan was busy, a voice reached her, “Cousin, what are you all up to?”
Xue Ru’s foot hadn’t completely healed, but with the help of a maid, she could walk normally.
At this moment, seeing Jiang Peihuan directing people to load things onto carriages, confusion filled her eyes.
“We’re going to distribute porridge in the city.. Cousin Ru, would you like to come along?”