He only started to feel better in the last two days.

Lin Shih-hsuan immediately rejected it.

"Father, how can you sell the Lin family's land and property?"

“These are all our ancestors’ possessions. If the collateral branches find out, we’ll be in deep trouble.”

Zou Wanqing said with dissatisfaction:

"Brother, how can you say that? Since the land is in Father's hands, he has the right to make decisions. Besides, given our current situation, how long do you think we can hold out? Would you be happy if we all starved to death?"

The old lady sat to the side and sighed.

"Alright, take it and sell it first."

“Shixuan, your father is doing this for your own good. The imperial examination will be held in a few months, and your father wants to make arrangements for you and pave the way for you to become the top scholar.”

"We can just redeem it later!"

"Just relax and go take the exam; you can't afford to make any mistakes this time."

"Father, what if we can't redeem it? What if we sell it and then spend all the money?"

The Marquis of Zhenbei was taken aback. "You'll be the top scholar in the imperial examinations. How could you possibly earn less?"

"Besides, Father has already bestowed the title upon you, and you'll receive a monthly allowance. Isn't that money?"

Lin Shixuan took out a handkerchief and wiped his mouth.

"What do you think that little bit of subsidy can do, Father?"

"A large family, more than a dozen people to feed, does Dad think everyone has to depend on me?"

Marquis Zhenbei was at a loss for words.

Zou Shuang'er quickly tried to smooth things over, "Alright, Shixuan, say less."

“It is only natural for a man to support his family. Your father even gave you a title so that you could be successful.”

The concubines felt uneasy after hearing this. Did they really think they could be relied upon?

Since the servants of the Marquis's mansion ran away, they have taken on multiple jobs, not only sweeping their own courtyards but also sweeping the courtyards of the old lady and Zou Shuang'er.

They are nowhere near as glamorous as they were when Ye Lanyin was around.

They only regretted that they had become the women of the Marquis of Zhenbei.

All of this began when Zou Shuang'er entered the manor.

“The Marquis’s mansion cannot rely on me alone. Father has always been in charge of the household and should know how hard it is. Besides, I am only fifteen years old and have not even come of age yet.”

"With so many people in your household to feed, you naturally have to make contributions."

"Now that the Marquis's mansion has some land available, you shall begin farming from this day forward."

"You can decide for yourselves what vegetables to plant each season, so you can save money on buying vegetables at the market in the future."

The concubines were taken aback upon hearing this.

Are they to farm?

Lingwei said with dissatisfaction, "Young Master, when have we ever done such things? Which wealthy family farms the land?"

"If you don't want to farm, get out!" Lin Shixuan roared.