Song Zhiyuan escorted his mother back to Chunhui Hall, then turned towards the main courtyard, instructing Madam Song to prepare a small courtyard for Marquis Cheng'en to reside in.
"Mother said that when the time comes, all the expenses for that small courtyard will come from her private funds. It's not easy for an elderly person to save some personal silver. Just listen to her; it's just a small courtyard, and it's not a permanent residence, so there's no need for large expenditures. Just use the public funds," Song Zhiyuan instructed.
Madam Song hurriedly said, "Then there's no need to use mother's private funds. Instead of public funds, I can use my dowry silver to cover it."
"No need to use your dowry silver; save it for buying flowers to wear. Just use the public funds. It's just for a child, and even if the small kitchen is used, the expenses won't be much."
