Thus, the four hundred thousand taels instantly became two hundred thousand taels.
Two hundred thousand taels, though suddenly reduced by a large amount, still was not little. It was enough for the people on the vast farmlands of the Gao family to eat their fill every day, have two meals a day, and occasionally eat some meat each month.
Then he walked outside and encountered the Second Lady's brother, the second steward.
He met the young master of the house, a cousin from afar.
He encountered the steward at the front yard, and eventually handed over the money. However, the steward in charge of porridge took some, thinking, "It's alright if I take a little; it's alright." The fat head cook took some, saying, "It's alright if I take a little; the people can eat their fill."
Finally, the cook took a bit more, and the Powerful Warrior fetching the porridge took some more.
At last, they distributed the porridge.
