In truth, after the recent diagnosis, Qin Caichun already had a general understanding of Gao Shouyue's condition. The cinnabar, rouge, and face powder had indeed caused a certain degree of harm to her body, but he did not state this directly. After all, when it came to a woman’s appearance and health, it was better to be cautious.
Gao Shouyue, however, appeared quite composed, as she had already fully prepared herself mentally. "Very well! Then I shall trouble Young Master Qin to make the arrangements. Qiushuang, give the deposit to Young Master Qin." No sooner had she spoken than Qiushuang quickly pulled a bulging money bag from her bodice and carefully handed it to Qin Caichun.
Seeing this, the children immediately swarmed over like a flock of birds, scrambling to stare at the money bag while chattering incessantly, guessing that there must be over a dozen taels of silver inside.
Chapter 95