Hearing Chi Sen ask this question now, she breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt sorry that An An didn't have this good fortune.

She knew that what followed was not for her to hear, so before Chi Yu could speak, she said:

"Young lady, I'm busy at home today, so I'll head back now."

Don't worry, now that I know your choices, An'an will not be promised off again.

At least, she won't be married off to anyone from Chijia'ao.

Chi Yu nodded: "Yes, Sister-in-law Song, you go ahead and get busy!"

After Su Yu left, Chi Yu looked at Chi Sen, whose face seemed somewhat forlorn, and asked:

"Ah Sen, don't you regret it?"

What if the Anyang Earl's Mansion falls into ruin, while Song Xiucai passes the imperial examination and becomes an official?

"It won't be easy for you to find someone with a relatively simple mind again in the future!"

Chi Sen lowered his head and said, "I don't regret it! Aunt, I know what the situation is like in our family and our clan."

I cannot cause trouble for everyone because of my own selfish desires.

Besides, it's not like I absolutely need Lin Shan. I've only met her twice.

If I am not successful in the future and fail to pass the imperial examinations, I will just be an ordinary person and find an ordinary girl.

If I'm lucky enough to pass the exam and climb the ranks step by step, then the girl I'll be looking for must be insightful.

I need someone to help me keep the house in good order.

If he were to become an official, he would still want a wife who is as exquisite as that.

She's too innocent; she's not quite right for him!

Upon hearing this, Chi Yu reached out and patted him on the shoulder, saying:

"If you're sure you don't want to get married now, then your aunt will cover these ten taels of silver for you."

Keep the money from the family division for now. You need to study, and the cost of writing materials will be considerable.

Now that we've separated our households, we can't rely on our parents anymore.

You need to figure out how to make a living without affecting your studies.

Chi Sen shook his head: "Aunt, no need!"

You have eight nephews. You feel sorry for me and want to pay this money for me. I know you treat me well.

But if other people find out and feel uncomfortable, that would be bad.

I have twenty taels now, and I can still manage to take out ten taels.

For now, I don't have to pay any tuition fees to study here. As for the future, I'll talk about that later.

I will think carefully about how I will make a living in the future.

Chi Yu reached out and touched his youngest nephew, who was taller than him, and said:

"Okay, I'll listen to you. If it's really inconvenient for you later, remember to come find me."

In addition, I will ask your uncle to speak to the yamen (government office) and ask them to make the punishment lighter.

Your aunt will prepare some medicine for you later; you can't refuse.

It's getting hotter and hotter; if not handled properly, the flesh could rot.

If possible, when my aunt gets married, if Lord Fang comes, my aunt can have Lord Fang fight the battle here.

In that case, you won't need to go down the mountain specifically.

Chi Sen pursed his lips, and finally nodded with reddened eyes.

He then imitated Shen Zhaochen, bowing and clasping his hands in greeting to the fish in the pond: "Alright, thank you, little sister!"

"It's hot outside, you should go back first, don't overthink it. Whatever decision you make, your aunt will support you."

If you really don't know what kind of business to do in the future, you can ask the other brothers.

If you're still undecided, ask your aunt's husband when you have some free time, or come talk to your aunt and your eldest aunt.

Chi Sen nodded again, then turned and strode down the mountain.

After he walked away, Chi Yu and her sister exchanged a glance and then sighed.