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Chapter 432 Persuasion, big calculation

Shen Youfu was very jealous of Shen Zian's current way of making money. He was his father, but after working so hard for so many years, he still lived in such a shabby yard. Even if he went to the capital, the yards there were not as big as Fuyuan, and that yard did not belong to Shen Ziju. However, Shen Zian lived such a good life just a few years after the separation. How could Shen Youfu not be jealous of Shen Zian's good life?

Seeing that Shen Youfu stood there silently, Shen Zhang knew, based on her many years of understanding of the old man, that he was moved, and she was ready to add fuel to the fire.

"Old man, think about it, our Zi Ju is now favored by the Shangshu's daughter. Although our Zi Ju is talented, handsome and young, and is currently working in the Hanlin Academy, his family is not well-off after all."

Shen Zhang sighed and looked sad.

"Over the years, our family saved money to offer Zi Ju to us. We thought that if he became an official, he would bring honor to our family and let our family live a good life. But we thought too simply. It is easy to be an official, but it is too difficult to be a good official, live a good life, and get promoted. Look at those officials. If they have no family background and no one to support them, they can only be poor officials and live worse than ordinary people! You have seen these days that if our son did not have some gold and silver awarded by the emperor, his life would be really difficult. I am really worried about it!"

"I know this even if you don't tell me. He is my son too!"

Shen Youfu frowned at what Shen Zhang said. He was not blind, so he knew that his son's life was not as good as it seemed. He was still okay now, but he only spent money and did not earn as much as he spent. Sooner or later, he would be exposed as a poor man. It would be really embarrassing when that happened.

After much difficulty, his son became an official in Beijing. He was young and promising. Everyone praised him and he was expected to marry the daughter of a minister. Shen Youfu was not willing to let his son show the embarrassment of being poor!

In the past, Shen Youfu only wanted to enjoy life with Shen Ziju, but now he is thinking about how to share his worries with his son. He thinks that as long as his son can survive this period, he can get a higher position in the future and marry the daughter of a minister, and then life will be better. But before that, life still has to go on!

Shen Zhang said, "My son is now a well-known person in the capital. He has people following him when he goes out, just like an official. We can't let him go after a while when his money is gone. Otherwise, he will be alone. How can he look like an official? He will be laughed at."

Shen Youfu's brows furrowed even more. He thought that his youngest son was just short of money. If he had money, he could live a comfortable life, use it to pave the way, treat colleagues to wine, dress decently, follow servants, and make people know that he is a material for being a high-ranking official. Then he could marry the daughter of a minister, and get promoted by the minister. He would definitely be the first person in front of the emperor in the future. Only then would their Shen family be glorious!

Silver, oh silver, what we lack is silver!

"Old man, I know that proposing to adopt a boy to Zi'an's family seems to be thinking about his family's money, but this is also a win-win solution. It can not only allow Zi'an and his family to have someone to take care of them in their old age, but also allow Zi Ju to do his job as an official better and bring glory to our Shen family. Isn't this a good thing?"

Shen Zhang said that she would not worry that Shen Youfu would say that she had bad intentions, nor would she think that Shen Youfu thought it was wrong to covet Shen Zian's wealth.

Shen Youfu was an extremely selfish person. Although he cared about his reputation, sometimes he did things without caring about his reputation at all. He believed that his sons' things should belong to him. He gave birth to them and raised them, so his sons should give him whatever he wanted. He thought the same way even after the family property was divided. Even if he had to consider the opinions of the villagers, if he really wanted something, he would risk his reputation to make the plan.

When Shen Zian separated from the family, didn't Shen Youfu ask them for ginseng? But Su Zhi pushed him back. Since then, for the sake of face, he didn't plan anything again, but for Shen Ziju, he would definitely plan again. What's more, this time, what he planned was more valuable than ginseng, that was Shen Lean's entire property!

"Old man, you are silent. Do you think I am plotting against Zi'an's property? I really don't think so. I am just worried about him and Ziju. Also, I am worried about Zhu'er. Zhu'er also needs to find a husband, but when she marries into one of the wealthy families in the capital, she will need a large dowry. Only in this way can she be respected by her husband's family, be able to manage the household, and live a good life."

Shen Zhang thought of Shen Zhu. As soon as the girl arrived in the capital, she was like a fish in water. She was no longer as listless as she was in the riverside village. She dressed up all day and regained her former cleverness. Shen Zhang thought that with her daughter's appearance, she would definitely marry into a good family in the future, and soon, she would have to think about her dowry.

Shen Youfu also thought of it when he heard it.

Since arriving in the capital, Shen Youfu has seen a lot. People in the countryside think that daughters are worthless and are like spilled water. They feel sorry for giving dowries to their daughters. They give as little as possible. Only those who love their daughters will prepare more. In the capital, daughters can be used for marriage. If they marry into a good family, it will be of great benefit to the girl's family. However, that requires the girl to have a say after she gets married.

A large dowry is the confidence of married daughters!

Shen Youfu thought that if Shen Zhu married into a good family, she would be able to help Shen Ziju. In order for her to marry into a good family and have a say in her husband's family, she would need a large dowry. For the sake of his son, he was willing to give his daughter the dowry, but he didn't have it.

Now that Shen Zhang mentioned this matter, Shen Youfu's heart moved again.

Shen Zhang didn't wait for Shen Youfu to speak before she continued talking. If she didn't convince Shen Youfu that he was 100% determined, she would not be Shen Zhang!

"There is another thing, that is the third brother and his friends. You know Zi Ping and his wife, and their children, none of them are presentable. But they are still arrogant and always want to live a good life with Zi Ju. Zi Ju is in a critical moment now, how can I let them go? Although Zi Ping is also my son, I have to say that he is more of a hindrance than a success! Letting them follow Zi Ju will only hinder him. If there is any trouble in the capital, the emperor will know about it immediately, and then it will affect Zi Ju, right?"

"You're right. We can't let them go. Isn't that keeping them here? If I let them stay here, will they dare to disobey me?"

Shen Youfu said that for the sake of his youngest son, he didn't care that much about his other sons.

Shen Zhang looked at him and said, "Ziping and his family have worked hard to support Ziju's studies, and they have not divided the family property. Now that Ziju is an official, can they still live a hard life? Even if you can let them stay, aren't you afraid that they will complain and affect Ziju's reputation? Can you beat them to death? They are all sons, you have to think about them. So I said that when the time comes, Wulang will be passed on to Zi'an. They will have a relationship with Zi'an and a money-making backer like Fuyuan, and they will definitely not want to follow Ziju."

Shen Youfu nodded.

"But even if Wulang is succeeded, it will be Wulang who will get the better of him in the future. With Zian's wife's temper, she might even marry the third brother's son and not let the third brother and his family get married!"

Shen Youfu was still angry when he thought about how Su Zhi contradicted him when he went to ask for ginseng. That daughter-in-law was really unruly!

Shen Zhang thought that this old man finally understood something. Did he really think that by giving Shen Zian and his family a child, he could manage the household for them? In fact, it was difficult to give Shen Zian and his family a child. But everything in this world is done by people. As long as you have the will, you can do it. She would find a way to let this child be adopted, and then, she would find a way to let this child inherit the family business immediately!

A cold light flashed in Shen Zhang's eyes.

"Old man, if Wu Lang is liked by them, they will definitely get along well with Lao San and his friends. As for Zi Ju, how can they not lend us money when we, as his parents, ask for it? Besides, they have a good relationship with Zi Ju. When Zi Ju went to take the exam, they gave him a lot of money and prepared everything, which shows that they were thoughtful. If Zi Ju said he was short of money, they would definitely lend him money. Zi An's wife is a sensible person. She knows that having a brother-in-law who is an official is good for them. As for paying back the money, just consider it as Wu Lang being filial to us."

Shen Zhang smiled and said that what she said was actually very shameless, but her tone was very gentle, her expression was also very gentle, and she looked like she was worried and considerate for her children. If you didn't listen to the meaning of those words, you would really think that this was a loving mother considering important things for her children!

When Shen Youfu heard this, he thought that this was enough. No matter how cruel Shen Youfu was, he had never thought of harming his son, although he had some doubts in his heart whether Shen Zhang would do this, after all, Shen Zhang was suspected of killing Shen Zian's mother. But even if he was suspicious, he didn't say anything. He loved Shen Ziju more. Shen Zian, the son who made him angry, he would take care of his own life. If he, as a son, was disobedient, he, as a father, would not care about him!

In fact, Shen Youfu was subconsciously thinking that even if Shen Zhang really did something to Shen Zian and the others, he would not care. Now in his heart, as long as he could get Shen Zian's property and pave a bright future for his youngest son, he would not say anything.

"Let's do it this way. I'll find an opportunity to talk to the fourth brother."

Shen Youfu said that he was thinking of using both soft and hard tactics this time, paying his respects to Shen Zian, putting a knife against his neck, or putting a knife against his own neck, he would force Shen Zian to succeed Wu Lang!

When Shen Zhang heard what Shen Youfu said, she was delighted. She thought that she knew she could convince this old man. As long as he opened his mouth, she would be halfway to success. This old man would do anything for Zi Ju!

Shen Youfu, Shen Zhang, Shen Ziping and Sun were called in to discuss the matter with them.

When Shen Ziping and Sun heard this, they were immediately overjoyed.

At first, the two wanted to pass Wu Lang on to the second wife. At that time, they were only considering the second wife's property. At that time, the second wife didn't have much property, only two houses. Even after the family split up, they only had a few more houses. Compared with Shen Zian's property, it was just a drop in the bucket!

"Dad, Mom, are you telling the truth? Don't lie to us!"

Shen Ziping said excitedly that when he thought about Fuyuan becoming his home, his eyes narrowed into slits with joy, but when he thought of Shen Zian's face without a smile, he became a little depressed.

"Dad, my fourth brother doesn't like us. He won't even let us in now. He's only been married for less than three years, so it's normal that he doesn't have a child. He won't agree to adopt a child, right? He might even glare at me! If he gets angry, he might even beat me up!"

Shen Ziping thought that if someone wanted to adopt a child for him and take his property when he was still young and had been married for less than three years without having any children, he would be so angry that he would beat the other person up!

Shen Zian's fist is so strong that it can even kill a tiger. He also has a holy beast by his side, so he doesn't dare to provoke him!

Sun glared at Shen Ziping and thought that this man was really cowardly. Seeing the opportunity to get a mountain of gold and silver, he was still afraid of being buried. What a fool!

"Dad, Mom, we are a little worried, but with you guys helping us, there will be no problem! Our Wulang has grown more and more energetic in the past two years. Everyone in the village praises him for his handsomeness and intelligence. If he is well educated in the future, he will definitely take the imperial examination like the fifth brother! We are really reluctant to let him become the son of the fourth brother, but who made us upset the fourth brother, and they are not willing to forgive us until now. We feel sad. If Wulang can resolve this knot, we are willing to let Wulang be filial to them!"

Sun's words sounded nice, and she also gave a reason for sending Wulang over, which was to resolve the conflict between the brothers.

When Shen Ziping heard this, he nodded continuously, saying how much he wanted to reconcile with his fourth brother and that he was willing to give his son to Shen Zian as his own son.

"Don't even mention Wulang, even Sanlang and Silang can be passed on."

Shen Ziping thought that even if he was adopted, he would still be his own son, and he would have to support himself. If that didn't work out, he would have another child. He would do anything else but let his wife give birth to a son!

When Shen Youfu and Shen Zhang heard that the third branch agreed, the whole family discussed how to talk to Shen Zian and the others.

Shen Zian and Su Zhi were sitting at home, unaware that they were being plotted against again, and this time the plot was huge, it was a plot against their entire fortune, even their lives!

(Lishu Literature)