In the evening, Tong Huaqiong listened to Gu Taohua's work report and learned that Gu Taohua was cheated out of five taels of silver and four boxes of pastries. She comforted Gu Taohua, saying, "It's like you've spent money to avoid disaster."
Tong Huaqiong wasn't being magnanimous; it was because this young man's appearance indeed broke Nanny Cai's plan.
Even if his intent wasn't to help Taohua Dessert, the final result was that Taohua Dessert resolved a crisis, making the silver and pastries worth spending.
Moreover, he didn't intentionally deceive; wasn't it Gu Taohua who misjudged the situation and willingly rushed to give the money?
Seeing Gu Taohua's annoyed expression, Tong Huaqiong didn't have the heart to point out her mistake.
Gu Dashu felt sorry for his sister and said to Gu Taohua, "It's my influence that affected your judgment, I'll give you this month's allowance as compensation."
