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Night falls at the Liu family's old house.

Liu Sanniu and his wife lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.

Zhao nudged her husband's arm. "Honey, I heard that my second sister-in-law went back to her parents' home to get some money and has already given it to them. Is that true?"

She didn't dare approach her mother-in-law, Wang, to ask her today.

"It's true. Before dinner, my fourth brother asked me when we would receive our money!"

Today is the last day of the year, and there are only two days left.

"Wife, why don't you go back to your parents' home and borrow some money? We can tide us over for now."

Liu Sanniu sighed and said.

He was also troubled; he didn't want to give away all the money in the house.

That money still needs to be saved for my youngest son's education and marriage!

"Liu Sanniu, what do you mean? You want me to go back to my parents' home to borrow money?"

My family doesn't have any extra money to lend me.

Anyway, I can't borrow it.

"Why don't we just not give them the money and say we didn't borrow it?"

Zhao harbored resentment, as the fourth son always came back asking for money, and the whole family had to support him.

"How can we not give them money?"

Now that the second wife has already given it, what will our fourth brother think if we don't give it to him? What will our parents think?

Your family has always taken advantage of us, the Liu family, so what's wrong with helping us out now?

Don't think I don't know you're always taking things from your family to help them out.

Liu Sanniu snorted coldly.

"Pah!"

I gave you two sons and a daughter. Can't I take some things from home to go back to my parents' home?

"Liu Sanniu, don't try to act tough with me. Otherwise, if you weren't capable, would we have needed to pay this money?"

Zhao's tone also turned sour; she was also seething with anger.

"If you can't borrow it, you can't borrow it. Why are you making such a loud noise?"

If my parents hear this, they'll cause trouble again.

It's the middle of the night, and I feel ashamed even though you don't!

If all else fails, take out the money from your household and use it to get through this period!

If I offend my fourth brother, things will be terrible!

When Liu Sanniu saw his wife getting angry, his arrogance immediately diminished by half.

His wife, Zhao, had a fiery temper and was unforgiving when she was in the right, so he was always careful not to provoke her.

The reason is simple: the Zhao family has three sons, each of whom is burly and strong.

"No, we need to save all the money in the house for our son's education."

Next spring, Little Fatty will be going to study at a private school. At that time, he will need to spend money on writing materials, as well as tuition fees. It will cost at least ten taels of silver a year!

Why should my son's money be used by the fourth son?

The fourth brother has taken the provincial examination so many times, but he's never passed. I bet this time it's another wasted effort.

Zhao was unwilling to pay the money.

Although the couple still had twenty taels of their private savings, after giving it away, they only had fifteen taels left.

"Wife, shut up!"

If my fourth brother heard these words, he would be furious!

If our parents heard this, they would skin us alive.

Besides, my fourth brother passed the exam and will become an official in the future, which will be very beneficial for our little chubby.

We have to spend this money.

"Hmph! Money, money, money, we've emptied our savings, it's a bottomless pit!"

"My parents are so biased; they always think of the fourth branch of the family and never consider us."

Zhao was very resentful and harbored a lot of anger.

"Wife, you can't catch a wolf without risking your cub."

We need to cultivate a good impression on our fourth brother and his wife, and not make them unhappy.

What if my fourth brother passes the imperial examination? Wouldn't we have missed our chance?

Didn't you hear your fourth brother say that all this money was used for bribery and favors?

"At worst, I'll just trick my mother into giving me some more money."

Liu Sanniu patiently coaxed Zhao Shi.

The family's money was managed by the daughter-in-law.

After considering it for a moment, Zhao finally nodded, "Alright then!"

However, it's agreed that if fourth brother fails the exam this time, there won't be a next time.

"Wife, I'll do whatever you say."

Liu Sanniu came over, hugged Zhao Shi, and leaned down to kiss her.

"Ugh, what time is it? Why are you still messing with me like this..."

Then came a series of rustling sounds and soft moans.

The fourth room.

"Fourth Brother, the money from the first and second branches has been delivered to the old master, but there's been no movement from the third branch."

Do you think they're unwilling to pay this money?

Wei was lying next to Liu Tianbao.

His tone carried a hint of helplessness.

Liu Tianbao smiled nonchalantly, "Don't worry, the third brother will deliver the money to the old man by tomorrow at the latest."

He knew this third brother better than anyone else; others might not give him money, but he would never refuse it.

Why is Saburo so certain?

"The third brother is lazy and good-for-nothing."

He's neither good at academics nor martial arts, so what can he do?

Without my parents, I'm afraid even getting food would be a problem.

He just wants to rely on me to pave a way out for his son in the future!

Therefore, he paid the money willingly.

Liu Tianbao said with absolute certainty.

"Fourth Brother is truly amazing. Just by asking, your brothers all have to obediently hand over their money!"

Wei praised with a smile.

"Although they all contributed silver, it was far too little!"

It added up to no more than a hundred taels of silver.

Buying someone a decent gift isn't even enough.

Liu Tianbao sighed and said.

"What should we do then?"

It seems the old man doesn't have any extra money to spare.

Wei frowned.

Her husband's exam is a big deal; she's waiting to become an official's wife!

"I know that, but there's nothing I can do. You have to put in the effort in the early stages of studying."

Once you become an official, this amount of money will be nothing.

My friend said he knew some exam questions and was willing to tell me, but it would cost him money.

But you mustn't tell anyone about this, or you'll be in big trouble—it's a serious crime!

Liu Tianbao sighed and said.

"Really?

Wouldn't it mean that if you got these exam questions, you'd be guaranteed to pass the imperial examination and become a scholar?

Silang, we can't miss this opportunity.

If you miss it, you'll have to wait another three years.

"Take your time with the money; there's always a way."

"Does the daughter-in-law have any good ideas?"

With this money, I can buy my stepmother the jewelry she likes.

"Si Lang, I do have a plan, but I'm afraid you won't be able to bear to part with it!"

Wei hesitated, looking quite troubled.

"Hey, tell me quickly if you have any ideas!"

I'm so anxious!

"What do I have to be reluctant to part with!"

Liu Tianbao said urgently.

"Jiaojiao has always wanted us to introduce her to someone."

I do have someone in mind.

There was a man in town whose wife died last year, but he had a son and a daughter.

He is now considering remarrying.

However, given her wealthy family background, Jiaojiao will enjoy a life of luxury after marrying into the family.

With maids and servants to take care of her at home, Jiaojiao didn't need to worry about anything.

After speaking, Madam Wei began to observe her husband's expression. Finding that he did not appear angry, she breathed a sigh of relief.