There is nothing more outrageous in this world: a father prevents his son from getting married simply because he doesn't have enough money.
Zhao Qingbei yelled and summoned her older brother.
"Brother, tell me about our father, is he any kind of person? Just because he doesn't have much money, he won't let me get engaged early."
"What kind of logic is this? We're getting married without him paying the betrothal gifts, and he's still objecting. If Father had to pay the betrothal gifts, my brother and I would probably be bachelors for life."
Zhao Qingyang nodded.
"Here's the thing, Dad, have you been going to brothels or casinos lately? Why are you so short of money?"
"How about your son gives you some?"
Zhao Minggeng was furious at Zhao Qingyang's words.
"Get lost! When did I ever go to a place like that? Bah! You've made me so angry, you brat! I'll never go to a place like that in my life!"
Over the years, I've had no income other than my monthly salary.
Then, during holidays and festivals, I have to give you little rascals lucky money and gifts, and I also have to be responsible for the family's expenses.
The little silver we had when we divided the family property is now down to just a few hundred taels.
This is not something I'm thinking of doing; I'll buy some land and grow enough grain to feed all the servants in the mansion.
It can also save you some money.
As for buying and selling, forget it. I really don't have the energy to run those kinds of things.
"I was just figuring out how to make money when this kid came up to me and started nagging. Do you think I'd have a good temper?"
Zhao Qingbei felt wronged, realizing that he had run into his father's money problem.
"Dad, even if you're in a bad mood, it can't stop your son from wanting to get married."
Don't worry, Father, you don't need to pay for the change of address. I'll prepare it myself and make sure you don't lose face.
Zhao Qingbei spoke with great earnestness.
Zhao Qingyang nodded.
"Father, the same goes for me. When I get married, I will definitely not need you to prepare any money for the change of address. I will arrange every step of the process."
"How about we get back, and your son gives you a few hundred taels of silver to use?"
Zhao Minggeng carefully examined his eldest son. "A few hundred taels? Just a few hundred taels?"
Zhao Qingyang nodded.
"Otherwise what? A few hundred taels isn't enough for you? The annual expenses of the manor don't even amount to a few hundred taels, do they?"
Our household doesn't have that many servants who need monthly stipends.
It's tough on Dad; he works in the Ministry of Revenue, yet he has absolutely no idea how to manage money.
"It's fortunate that your father is only a minor official in the Ministry of Revenue. If he were the Minister of Revenue, I'm worried that you'd squander all the money in the national treasury."
It's been confirmed, this is his biological son. Zhao Qingyang's face is practically a carbon copy of Zhao Minggeng's.
She was just a bit more delicate-looking than Zhao Minggeng.
Zhao Minggeng is thinking about his eldest son again.
"How dare you talk about me like that? Don't you dare ruin my reputation."
According to you, I'm destined to remain a doctor for the rest of my life. I really want to get promoted.
That way, Dad's monthly salary can be higher.
"That way, I can give my grandchildren more New Year's money in the future. It won't be like I can only give them ten or twenty taels each time; that seems so stingy."
The two brothers were completely baffled by Zhao Minggeng's thought process. It turned out that their father's desire for promotion wasn't for his own face or glory.
Instead, they just wanted to give their grandchildren more lucky money during the Lunar New Year.
What a simple and unpretentious wish!
The two brothers were eager to pray that their father's wish would be fulfilled soon.
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