Mingda and Changyu were dumbfounded; this wasn't what they had agreed upon initially.
Is this really possible?
Indeed, it was. They could afford dozens of taels without needing to consult their husbands; the ladies could make decisions on their own.
However, donating incense money to the Guardian of the Nation Temple and holding ceremonies at Xuandu Temple cost at most twenty taels per event.
Many people followed this standard and increased the amount slightly.
Though they donated much less than the State Duchess Zhao and her peers, they had numbers on their side, and the contributions accumulated...
Manbao straightened her posture and leaned forward to see the numbers recorded by the female officials, feeling her heart race.
But it wasn't over yet.
As time was about right, a palace maid arrived to invite the Crown Princess and everyone to take their seats.
Everyone promptly stood and proceeded towards the main hall.
