After Second Aunt-Grandmother Tang Jiaqian left the Zhong Estate, the large residence lost a witty, eloquent, and talkative presence. Even though it was the midst of the New Year festivities, it suddenly felt much more desolate.
On the first day of the Lunar Year, Zhong Ziheng falsely claimed he was feeling unwell and did not attend the New Year Dharma Assembly at Jincan Temple. However, he sent Uncle Wang along with a few men, carrying and shouldering burdens, to deliver all the appropriate gifts. Naturally, a massive pile of silver dollars was included—enough to cover the temple's incense donations for an entire year.
Not only wealthy, but also generous. Zhong Ziheng had always been high-profile in his actions and low-profile in his personal demeanor. He would selflessly donate money to schools, temples, hospitals, and various organizations or individuals in genuine need of help.
Chapter 115