Even if Liu wasn't very smart, she knew that she and her son had an awkward position.
Xie Yuanke was the eldest daughter of the legitimate wife, and she had a subtle, even hostile, relationship with all the sons of concubines and other women from outside the marriage.
Furthermore, given Xie Yuan's previous decision—that Liu Shi was not allowed to enter the house—Xie Yuan could rightfully refuse.
What Liu really wanted was for her son to be recognized as a member of the family.
Once his son's name is on the Xie family genealogy, he is considered a true scion of a prominent family.
This would qualify them for recommendation for official positions.
The leap across social classes hinges on this crucial step.
Liu knew that Xie Ze probably didn't have any good intentions, but she had no choice but to trust him now.
“Mother, even if Xie Ze is the clan leader, he has been exiled to Lingnan. His words may not be credible!”
Xie Ji was actually tempted as well.
As a son born out of wedlock, he suffered discrimination from childhood to adulthood.
If he could be recognized as a member of his ancestors, he would no longer be ridiculed.
Xie Ji dared not even dream of becoming an official.
But he hopes to be a member of the Xie family with dignity.
"His words are unreliable, but his money is real!"
Liu took out several silver coins and placed them in front of Xie Ji. "Here! These were sent by Xie Ze through someone."
"Moreover, he also said that he could send someone to escort us to Lingnan!"
They have enough money and guards, so why can't the mother and son take a chance?
Xie Ji looked at his mother, then at the silver coins, and finally his gaze fell on Xie Ze's letter.
He finally nodded slowly, "Okay! Let's give it a try."
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