This matter was news Yueyao gathered from two stewards. If you ask Yueyao, many of the items acquired this time are flashy and impractical, a bit wasteful, like the Agate Twining, which she feels is unnecessary. Luckily, she has two pots of Gemstone Bonsai and Green Jade Bamboo Bonsai in hand, otherwise, it would have exceeded the budget even more. Ma Linlin asked suspiciously, "You mean, these things are all bought with your own money? Where did you get so much money?" The smile on Yueyao’s face remained unchanged, "The annual income from those Tian Zhuang and shops amounts to a considerable sum, plus over the years I’ve earned a little on my own, and since Tingzheng and I don’t spend much, all this money has been saved. I originally intended to return those two thousand taels to Uncle, but he didn’t want it." Ma Linlin didn’t expect Yueyao to be so wealthy. Yueyao seemed to think this wasn’t enough to provoke Ma Linlin and continued, "Buying goods from Jiangnan and Haikou is the bulk, and there are many smaller items to add, I estimate it will take up half of my savings. Fortunately, there’s still plenty left, which should be enough for Tingzheng’s marriage." Yueyao was purposely flaunting her wealth to prevent Ma Linlin from approaching again later. Explaining once was enough; she didn’t want to do it a second time. Ma Linlin almost spat blood; when she got married, her dowry of over thirty thousand taels already seemed substantial, but Yueyao’s dowry was more than double that. Ma Linlin looked at Yueyao, feeling frustrated inside, "If you had so much money back then, you should have added more to my dowry!" At this moment, Xi Yu brought over a Gold Pocket Watch. Yueyao said with a smile, "The steward who went to Haikou thought the pocket watches there were very beautiful, so he bought extra. If Cousin doesn’t mind, just accept it!" Ma Linlin returned to her family home in a huff, and when she went back to her in-laws, she was full of frustration. Xiang Wei asked, "Is there any particular reason?" Unless Yueyao had a motive, just telling Ma Linlin that the money was her own was enough. There’s no need to flaunt wealth specifically to Ma Linlin. Yueyao said with a smile, "Tingzheng is already fourteen years old, in another two or three years, it will be time to discuss marriage." Discussing marriage first requires addressing family background; if the family background is general, then financial capability is important. If there’s neither family background nor financial capability, no one will be interested. She needs to let people know she has left a substantial sum for Tingzheng. In a couple of years, if Tingzheng earns a Military Degree Candidate title, he will certainly secure a good marriage match. Xiang Wei paused for three seconds: "I feel like you’re Tingzheng’s mother, not his sister." Yueyao, as a sister, indeed fulfilled the role of a mother, considering everything for Tingzheng thoroughly. Yueyao’s answer was simple, "I only have one brother, if I don’t think for him, no one will." Uncle Li is unquestionably good to Tingzheng, but with three sons of his own, he can’t consider everything. As for Lady Li, Yueyao has stopped expecting anything from her, so she has to worry about Tingzheng’s lifelong matters. Xiang Wei mumbled, "Being your brother is really fortunate." Yueyao retorted, "Aren’t you fortunate?" Xiang Wei’s eyes rolled, "So-so." Yueyao indeed indulged her greatly, letting her do as she pleased. You could say she’s the de facto boss in Begonia Garden. Of course, she would never admit this. Yueyao never engages in pointless arguments with Xiang Wei. Follow current novels on 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵✦𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✦𝙣𝙚𝙩 The next day, Xiang Wei went out for a while and upon returning asked Yueyao, "Miss, do you want a pocket watch of your own?" Yueyao was not very interested, "Didn’t you buy two pocket watches?" Three watches in total were bought, two as a pair, and Yueyao gave the Gold Pocket Watch to Ma Linlin. Xiang Wei smiled, "Those two watches are just passable, but today, I saw a very beautiful pocket watch at a friend’s place." Yueyao was surprised, "If you like it, then buy it." Xiang Wei glanced at Yueyao and muttered, "Can’t afford it, it’s too expensive. That pocket watch costs twelve thousand taels, even with a discount, it’s nine thousand six hundred taels." Yueyao opened her mouth, "What kind of pocket watch is it that’s so expensive?" Among the things Yueyao personally uses, except for some antiques and calligraphy paintings, none exceeds ten thousand taels. A pocket watch costing ten thousand taels, how extravagant it must be! Xiang Wei said slyly, "Miss, don’t you think it looks beautiful, worth the nine thousand six hundred taels?" Saying this, she magically pulled an Enamel Pearl Pocket Watch from her sleeve. Yueyao’s attention was immediately snagged by the pocket watch. This watch was exquisitely designed, with white pearls embedded on the front, back, and handle, with over a hundred pearls on the casing alone, all uniform in size and lustre; the back is painted with a delicate enamel painting. Seeing Yueyao’s gaze, Xiang Wei knew she was tempted, and quickly added fuel, "My friend says that from a distance, this watch seems like peaks undulating, clouds floating; up close, it looks like a pair of swans gracefully playing in the lake, stretching their necks in song." She pointed to the watch, "Miss, look, there’s a vivid ring of florals painted around the watch; doesn’t it make the scene appear exceptionally beautiful?" Yueyao nodded, "Very beautiful, extremely beautiful." It was the most beautiful pocket watch she had ever seen. Only then did Xiang Wei leisurely say, "Miss, this is truly a good item. Though ninety-six hundred taels are somewhat high, it’s still worth it, don’t you think?" Xiang Wei genuinely liked the watch, and that’s why she’s relentless in persuading Yueyao to buy it. After hesitating for a moment, Yueyao nodded, "Alright, encountering such a rarity is precious, buy it!" This would be her first time indulging so luxuriously. This watch, colorful and entirely gold-plated, was very luxurious, although it didn’t quite align with Yueyao’s taste, the design was so appealing, Yueyao was tempted to keep it. Xiang Wei said cheerfully, "Alright." Seeing Xiang Wei’s joy, Yueyao shook her head, "You sure know how to make me splurge." She finished speaking and took out a silver note for Xiang Wei.