Muniang quietly listened to Qiao Dazhi spew that long stream of nonsense before she finally said, "So, what do you mean by not wasting money?"
Seeing that Muniang didn't object, Qiao Dazhi thought she had taken his words to heart and felt relieved. He then spoke earnestly, "In a few days, your fourth uncle is going to take part in the magistrate exams. The Master said your fourth uncle has potential and intelligence. He's certain to ace the child student level this time. After that, it's the academy exams, the county exams, climbing up step by step. Who knows, he might even become the Number One Scholar. As they say, 'When one man attains the Tao, even his poultry and dogs ascend to heaven.' No matter what, you are ultimately flesh and blood of the Qiao family. By then, your family will certainly rise to prominence as well."
"Oh?" Muniang played with her nails, curious to hear what kind of scheme Qiao Dazhi was really plotting.
