Shi Taishou also spoke up at the right time to persuade him, "Master, don't be too sad. You loved Fifth Concubine the most when she was alive. If she knew you were so sad, she would feel sorry for you."
Fan Tong shook his head and said to Chen Zhancai insincerely, "Although Ruolan is no longer alive, please don't be shy. Come as you please, and we should still keep in touch. You will always be my father-in-law."
Chen Zhancai was momentarily stunned, and it took him a long time to recover.
He knew that the dead could not be brought back to life, and even if he worried himself to death, his daughter would not come back to life.
Fortunately, Fan Tong was still afraid of his status as a scholar and could speak a few words, so he might as well take this opportunity to ask for some money.
Having made up his mind, Chen Zhancai shook his head, feigning heartbreak.
“My dear son-in-law, since you put it that way, I, as your father-in-law, will not stand on ceremony. In a few months, I will be going to Ningjing to participate in the autumn imperial examination. I lack travel expenses. Could you give me twenty taels of silver?”
Upon hearing this, Fan Tong's anger flared up. This shameless old man dared to ask for money so readily.
“Father-in-law, in principle, I should fulfill your request, but to tell you the truth, even the rich are not having an easy time. Our family has no surplus grain either. If there is nothing else, I will not keep you here.”
With that, he waved his hand at Shi Taishou, "Steward, see the guest out."
"Young master, you're wrong about that. Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. With your vast wealth and fortune, how could you be broke..."
Fan Tong sighed. "Life is hard for everyone; only those who are struggling truly know how difficult it is."
Shi Taishou gestured for him to leave, "Scholar, let's go, I'll see you off."
Seeing that Fan Tong had given him the order to leave, Chen Zhancai reluctantly shut his mouth, feeling utterly disappointed.
He thought he could see his daughter and get some benefits, but instead he heard devastating news.
He stood up listlessly, head drooping, and left the Fan family's house...
Fan Tong laughed so hard he almost fell over. "The shit stinks, how about it? I reacted quickly enough, and my acting was good enough!"
"Good, Master is indeed clever." Shi Taishou flattered.
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