The peasant girl has a private space, and her husband is handsome.

After being turned away at the Feng family's house, Vice Minister Luo thought of Lord Xue from the Ministry of Rites, who had come to the Luo residence with gifts a few days earlier.

Since Lord Xue is willing to send gifts to the Luo residence, he might be willing to lend him money.

When Vice Minister Luo went to the Xue residence, he happened to meet Lord Xue, who was seeing off the physician, outside the gate of the Xue residence.

Lord Xue's previous worried expression vanished, replaced by a radiant glow and a wide grin that stretched from ear to ear, clearly indicating that something good had happened.

Minister Luo thought that since Lord Xue was in a good mood, it would be easier to borrow money, right?

We must borrow money today and send it to our son Luo Kang, who is in exile. Exile is too harsh; we must make sure Luo Kang has a better life.

Vice Minister Luo waited anxiously to the side, and after Lord Xue saw the doctor off, he quickly stepped forward to strike up a conversation.

"Lord Xue—"

Lord Xue's feelings were somewhat complicated upon seeing Vice Minister Luo.

His father's illness was cured after taking the small ginseng given to him by Miss Su.

Although Vice Minister Luo and Miss Su did not get along, he was, after all, Miss Su's grandfather, so Lord Xue decided to give Vice Minister Luo some face.

He also wanted to take the opportunity to advise Minister Luo not to be too heartless towards Miss Su. After all, such an outstanding granddaughter would have been eagerly sought after by other families long ago.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Lord Luo. My father's recovery this time is all thanks to the excellent medicine sent by your granddaughter, Miss Su."

Vice Minister Luo couldn't stand others praising that little girl. "That girl doesn't know anything. It's just a coincidence. Lord Xue, you don't need to take it to heart."

Lord Xue felt somewhat uncomfortable after hearing what Vice Minister Luo said.

Because without the good medicine given by Miss Su, his father's illness would not have been cured.

If his father dies, he will have to observe the mourning period. After that period, it's hard to say whether he can keep his official position.

Most importantly, Lord Xue was truly filial and couldn't bear to see his father pass away.

He glanced at the hole in Vice Minister Luo's boots and thought Vice Minister Luo was truly pathetic, having such a cash cow as Miss Su as his granddaughter yet not appreciating her.

Miss Su is actually very sentimental. As long as Minister Luo treats Miss Su's family well, the Luo family can become a highly sought-after household in the capital.

But Minister Luo deliberately pushed Miss Su further and further away.

Lord Xue used to have a decent relationship with Vice Minister Luo, so he still wants to try to persuade Vice Minister Luo again.

"In my opinion, Vice Minister Luo, you should have recognized Miss Su as your daughter sooner. Such a capable young lady is rare. If she were a descendant of the Xue family, I would have rushed to recognize her long ago."

Luo Shilang's smile froze on his face, and his hands clenched into fists inside his sleeves.

"Don't mention that unfilial granddaughter to me."

Lord Xue was also angry. Miss Su was the savior of the Xue family. Vice Minister Luo stood at the gate of the Xue family and cursed Miss Su as an unfilial granddaughter, saying that the girl knew nothing.

Vice Minister Luo has gone too far.

If these words were to reach Miss Su, she would probably hate him, Xue, as well.

We're all just ordinary people; who doesn't get sick sometimes? What if I get sick again and Miss Su stops giving me medicine?

Lord Xue was extremely annoyed, feeling that he couldn't possibly have a word with this old man surnamed Luo. He had never seen such a stupid person as Vice Minister Luo.

He treats his excellent granddaughter like an enemy, but I heard he dotes on his fake granddaughter, fake grandson, and fake son.

It's obvious that Vice Minister Luo is a fool.

Spending too much time with idiots will make you stupid too, and Xue Qian doesn't want to become stupid!

"Lord Luo, please leave. I, Xue Qian, have nothing in common with you."

Lord Xue flicked his sleeves and walked back to his residence.

Thinking of his son Luo Kang, who was suffering in exile, Vice Minister Luo's heart bled. He quickly mustered his courage and chased after him, "Lord Xue, wait a moment, I have a favor to ask—"

The gate of the Xue residence slammed shut in front of Minister Luo with a clang, nearly knocking his nose out of place.

Vice Minister Luo turned around, hugged the stone lion outside the Xue residence gate, and cried bitterly.

These people are so heartless.

You, surnamed Xue, just you wait. My Luo family will surely rise to prominence again and trample your Xue family under our feet.

Luo Shilang's eyes were swollen from crying, and it was already dark when he returned to the Luo residence.

He was deeply worried about his eldest son in exile, and was so heartbroken that he went straight to his study without even eating.

She secretly shed tears as she read the letter Luo Kang sent.

Minister Luo decided that after the morning court session tomorrow, he would ask a few more acquaintances, even if it meant kneeling, to borrow money to send to his poor eldest son. He would also send some of Mengji's signature pastries, as his eldest son loved them the most.

"Kang'er, I'm afraid you'll have to wait a little longer. Even if it means losing face, I will definitely borrow the money for you."

Fan Dajiang, who was standing guard outside the study, silently rolled his eyes.

The master is really getting senile. The fifth master has been kicked out of the mansion, and Miss Mingzhen, the legitimate daughter of the fourth wife, has also been kicked out, but he is so devoted to the one who is not his own son.

It's truly speechless that even this state of being betrayed and abandoned by everyone hasn't made the master repent!

The household couldn't even pay the servants' monthly wages, and they were still thinking of borrowing money to send to Luo Kang, who was far away in Ninggu County.

Fan Dajiang had long since given up on working for such a muddle-headed person, but when he proposed to redeem himself a few days ago, Vice Minister Luo refused.

We can only wait and see. When the Luo family is in dire straits, he can pay more for his release and should be able to get out of the manor.

Fan Dajiang had already made up his mind that once he was redeemed from his servitude, he would apply for a job as a waiter at Gu's restaurant.

Although he was terrified by Miss Su when he went to Qinghe County, he was also impressed by her.

He admires no one but Miss Su. He feels that Miss Su is the most amazing person he has ever met. She can sell a one-cent elm seed bun for fifty taels of silver, a price increase of fifty thousand times! It is clear that Miss Su has extraordinary abilities.

The following day, after the morning court session, the emperor immediately returned to the inner palace.

The ministers, however, did not leave Xuanwu Hall; they were all discussing Grand Secretary Liang.

Grand Secretary Liang once served as an imperial tutor. Although he only taught Emperor Jing of Qi for a short period of two months, he was still an imperial tutor.

Moreover, Grand Secretary Liang was truly talented, and his calligraphy was renowned throughout the four kingdoms. The late emperor once praised Grand Secretary Liang's calligraphy as unparalleled in history.

So when the ministers heard that Grand Secretary Liang was going back to the capital, they started discussing it enthusiastically.

"His Majesty just said that Grand Secretary Liang is returning to the capital."

"That Grand Secretary Liang who said he would return to the capital tomorrow, then kept putting it off until tomorrow, and has been delaying his return since before the Lunar New Year, is finally going to return to the capital. It's really strange."

Lord Xue of the Ministry of Rites was very puzzled. He was particularly afraid that his father would die of illness, and that after resigning due to the mourning period, he would never be able to regain his original position.

However, after the mourning period ended, Grand Secretary Liang delayed returning to the capital to resume his post.

Even the emperor sent a letter urging Liang to be reinstated, yet Grand Secretary Liang has been delaying his trip to the capital. Is there something more important than his official career?

"I heard that Grand Secretary Liang once said that he would never take on any more disciples in his life, but now the news is that Grand Secretary Liang has taken on a young child as his personal disciple."

"Being able to become Lord Liang's disciple means you'll have a limitless future. Who is this child? Let's try to befriend him."

Vice Minister Luo felt a pang of jealousy. His grandson, Minggeng, was quite capable; if anyone was to be taken in, it should be Minggeng. Why had he chosen a mere child? "Many aristocratic families are scrambling to get their children to study under Grand Secretary Liang. Who is this child? What makes him so special?"

Minister Luo did not forget to take the opportunity to borrow money from someone. He specifically asked several wealthy people, but they all said they had no money.

How could there be no money? It's just that they're unwilling to lend it to him.

Once his grandson successfully becomes a disciple of Grand Secretary Liang, these people will definitely change their minds. At that time, they will offer to lend him money, and he will have to consider whether to accept it or not.

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Grand Secretary Liang and Su Qianqian's younger brother, Su Xiaobao, traveled north to the capital with the Zhang family's construction team.

Before he even arrived in the capital, news of his return had already spread throughout the entire city.

The wealthy and powerful families in the capital were in an uproar. Everyone was inquiring about Grand Secretary Liang, and everyone wanted their children to become his students.

Meanwhile, many people secretly inquired about the background of Grand Secretary Liang's personal disciple, hoping to make his acquaintance.

Vice Minister Luo also wanted his grandsons Luo Minggeng and Luo Mingxin to become disciples of Grand Secretary Liang, but he was troubled because his family did not have the money to help his two grandsons with the connections.

Grandsons are all good grandsons. It's all the grandfather's fault for being useless and for not having enough money to pave the way for his grandson.

Minister Luo was filled with remorse and was sitting in his study with a worried expression when Fan Dajiang reported, "My lord, Luo Wen, the head of the Luo clan, requests an audience."