Shuang'er hurried over and welcomed Nanny Fang inside.
"Nanny Fang, what brings you here? Is Aunt looking for me?" Zhi Wan asked.
Nanny Fang produced a palm-sized brocade box and said with a smile, "Her Ladyship asked me to deliver this to you, Miss."
"What's this?" Zhi Wan asked, confused.
Nanny Fang placed the box directly into her hands. "Open it and see, Miss."
Zhi Wan had assumed it was jewelry, but the box felt very light in her hands, not at all like it contained any.
When she opened it, she saw it was filled with silver notes. They were all in denominations of one hundred taels, with several of them stacked together.
Her brow furrowed. "Why is Aunt giving me these?"
Nanny Fang said kindly, "Her Ladyship says that you've grown up, Miss, and you've made friends. There will inevitably be social expenses. These are for you to keep on hand. With some silver of your own, you'll feel more confident when you go out with your friends."
Zhi Wan was deeply moved.
