Song Ci wanted to set up a Charitable School; there was no way to hide this from the family. Madam and her sisters-in-law came together in a group, and with everyone chiming in, the matter was soon laid out on the table.
"Mother, how did you come to think of doing this? You're not that young anymore, you may not have that much energy. What are your thoughts exactly? Why not tell me, and let your daughter-in-law send people to handle it?" Madam said anxiously.
Jiang-shi also said, "Exactly, and I heard you plan to use your own private savings. How can something like this use your private money, Mother? Your daughters-in-law's dowries can't be spent up in this lifetime. However much Silver is needed, why not take it from our dowry Silver?"
Such bold generosity made one's ears go sore from listening.
Lu-shi gave a dry laugh and could only say, "So long as Mother gives the word, your daughter-in-law will certainly do her part."
