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Chapter 145: Shen Ziju shows up

(Girls' Literature)

In the room one could hear Sun's cries and Silang's sobs. It was really miserable to hear. Even though people in the room disliked Sun, they all felt bad at this moment, because Silang and Sun's words touched their hearts. It was a painful thing for all of them.

Mrs. Li felt sad when she looked at her three daughters, but she felt better when she thought that they would soon be separated from the family and would be able to give their daughters three meals a day.

Wang was also upset. She thought that if Shen Ziju could really become an official, then the children's hard work would not be in vain. But what if he didn't become an official? Wouldn't that be a waste of hard work? When she thought of the hard life these children had to live with them, she was really unsure whether she was right not to mention the separation of the family.

Families in the surrounding villages would send their children to school if they had money, but few could pass the examination to become a Tongsheng, and even fewer could pass the examination to become a Xiucai. For example, there were only two or three Xiucai in this town, and only one Juren. That Juren did not pass the Jinshi examination, and he still does not have an official position. He is a teacher in the county school. He earns money by teaching students all year round. Although he is respected, he cannot provide his family with a life of luxury. He is not even as good as a businessman.

Wang thought that she had high hopes for Shen Ziju's knowledge from the praise of her fellow villagers and the expectations of the Shen family, so she thought that he was very talented and would definitely rise to the top, and her children would benefit from it. But she didn't think about what would happen if he failed the exam? Would her children have to suffer for many more years?

As long as the second and fourth rooms that were separated helped Shen Ziju pay for the examination expenses, they would still be Shen Ziju's brothers and would be taken care of when the time came. Although the living conditions would be somewhat higher than those without separation, because the family was separated early, the children could live a comfortable life earlier.

Because of this incident, Wang began to think about dividing the family again. She thought that although the second branch had separated, it had not moved out yet, so should she discuss it with her husband's children and reconsider the matter of dividing the family?

"Dad, just let Shiro eat. Give him my portion."

Shen Ziju suddenly stood up and told Shen Youfu that he had listened to the crying and fussing of the third sister-in-law and the fourth brother, who pointed out that he had spent all the family money and that was why they were hungry. He then looked at the faces of his eldest, second, and fourth brothers and thought that if he did not stand up, they might become alienated from him and blame him, so he stood up.

Shen Zhu said, "Young man, if you don't eat, how can you study with an empty stomach? Just eat my portion."

Shen Zhang also said, "You two are growing up and need to eat. How about this, let Silang eat. Remember this time, don't let this incident disrupt the New Year's reunion dinner. What do you think, old man?"

Shen Youfu glared at Sun, he knew it was because of Silang's fuss. After Sun cried like that, other people in the family began to feel dissatisfied with him for controlling the family's food and drink expenses in recent years, and because he did this to save money for Shen Ziju, and Sun's words just now pointed directly at Shen Ziju, others would also think that it was Shen Ziju who made them suffer. This made Shen Ziju stand up. If he didn't forgive Silang's punishment, it was estimated that the situation would become very bad. Shen Ziju would take the exam for the scholar in the spring, and he didn't want his mood to be affected.

"Then remember, don't cry. If you cry again, you really won't be able to eat."

Shen Youfu said in a calm voice. When he said this, he was extremely dissatisfied with Sun Shi. Then he looked at Silang with tears and snot all over his face, and the third son who was kneeling beside him with his eyes rolling around, and then to Sanlang who didn't care and the timid Wulang, and his brows wrinkled.

When Silang heard that Shen Youfu asked him to eat and threatened not to eat if he cried again, he stopped crying immediately.

Sun Shi stopped crying. She felt that she had made enough trouble today. Looking at her father-in-law's face, he seemed very angry. She had been so noisy just now, just to make her fifth brother remember their kindness, not to make him hate her. It seemed that she had gone a little too far, right?

Sun said to Silang, "Silang, thank your fifth uncle. Look how much he loves you. He even gives you his own food. Grow up quickly. When your fifth uncle becomes a high official, you can help him. Brothers fight together in wars, and fathers and sons fight together in battles. Your fifth uncle will definitely miss you. You must work hard for him."

Silang sobbed and said, "Uncle Wu, I will help you in the future."

Shen Ziju smiled and said, "Grow up quickly, Silang. Then your uncle will let you eat meat every day."

When Silang heard this, he immediately laughed. If it weren't for the snot and tears on his face, it would be hard to believe that this was the little baby who had been crying just now.

Chuncao said shyly, "How shameless! You only know how to eat. You cry and laugh for the sake of eating. You are such a loser!"

Silang was a little afraid of Chuncao. When he heard Chuncao teasing him, he didn't dare to talk back. He just made a face at Chuncao. As a result, Xiaohei barked a few times. Silang also liked Xiaohei. When he saw Xiaohei barking at him, he was immediately happy. He didn't care that his grandfather had asked him to kneel just now. He got up and ran to Shen Zian to tease Xiaohei.

"Mother, look at this child, he is so funny. He was crying just now, but now he is laughing. He is really young and does not know the pain."

Shen Zhu smiled and said that she was just trying to liven up the atmosphere. In fact, she hated Silang in her heart because most people in the family had some ideas about him after Silang's disturbance. She was doing this now to make everyone happy and forget their dissatisfaction.

Shen Zhang also nodded with a smile, then turned around and asked Sun and Shen Ziping to stand up as well.

Sun and Shen Ziping had already knelt long enough and quickly stood up.

Sun said, "Mother, what do you think we should do about the private money of my second brother and his wife?"

Shen Zhang thought to herself that Sun really didn't mind the situation, but since she brought it up, she would talk about it. She just looked at the money in the purse, about four taels of silver, so much money, if the second house didn't save private money, she really couldn't imagine that they could make so much money so quickly. If they hid private money, then she should be angry and punish them, if not, she would like to know where they got it from, after all, the family is in great need of money now, as long as there is a way to make money, she wants to know.

Everyone in the second house stared at Sun. They were about to split up the family, but Sun was nagging them again, and even brought up the issue of money. How could they not be annoyed? If they couldn't explain it clearly, the matter of hiding the private money would make the old couple of the Shen family angry, and they would also be accused of being unfilial. They didn't want to have such a reputation after the family was divided up.

Chuncao said loudly: "That is not private money, it is earned by my mother from working! My sister and I also helped with the work! We earned it together, just in the past few days!"

"Cao'er, don't say too much. Let Dad and Mom talk."

Chunyue told Chuncao that they had already started saving private money before the family split up, which was indeed true. Now the only thing they were thankful for was that the money in this money bag was not all their money. If it was all their money, there would be no way to explain it. Now let her mother explain it, and there will definitely be a way out. After all, Chuncao is young, and the few sentences just now are certainly correct, but if she says too much, there will inevitably be loopholes.

After hearing this, Chuncao stepped aside and stretched out her hand to grab Su Zhi's clothes. She raised her eyes and looked at Su Zhi. In her eyes, this fourth aunt was omnipotent. She might help her family. The last time the family was divided, it was the fourth aunt who helped. The money their family made these days was also earned by the fourth aunt. In her eyes, as long as the fourth aunt said it was okay, she definitely didn't have to worry.

Su Zhi touched Chuncao's head and smiled.

Chuncao felt relieved immediately.

Shen Youfu was now filled with rage. Just now, Sun and Silang had made such a fuss, pointing out that the family had no money to feed them. He was already upset about the money issue, and when he heard that someone was hiding some private money, it was like adding fuel to the fire. He thought that the family had no money and was saving money for their meals, yet there were still people hiding some private money. It was really unfilial!

"Zigui, Zigui's wife, you actually dared to hide your private money? I always thought you were the most honest, and I thought it was unfair to divide you up. I thought I would give you as much stuff and land as possible, but you already hid the money and prepared a way out! This is not all the money you have, right?! You are really capable! On the surface, you are honest and hard-working, but in private, you are so good at saving money, you are really more capable than your father! Tell me, how much money have you saved in these years! If you don't tell the truth today, don't even think about leaving this door!"

Shen Zigui's face was stern, and he said, "Dad, we don't have any hidden money. This money was earned by my mother after we separated. Over the years, we really haven't saved a penny. You can't think that we have hidden money just because we have this money in our hands."

Li heaved a sigh of relief, thinking that fortunately she had already told Shen Zigui that the hidden money must not be told to anyone, otherwise it would be a big deal. Shen Zigui remembered everything she said.

"Dad, we got this money after we separated. These days, didn't I go out to work for Sister Shugen and Sister Li? All this money was earned by working for them. It's really not private money. If you don't believe me, you can ask my eldest sister-in-law and my fourth brother's wife. We worked there together."

Su Zhi said: "What the second sister-in-law said is true. The money was indeed given to her by these geniuses."

"What kind of work did you see to earn so much money? They just separated a few days ago?"

Shen Zhang asked, thinking that if they knew what the lucrative job was, maybe they could do it, and then they could make more money.