Xue Mei, after hearing everything, felt a bit surreal—all the while delighted that her father had become so formidable, "Mom, I'm not foolish, don't worry. I know what I can and cannot say."
She calculated internally, with five hundred copper coins every month, she could save at least three hundred. As for how long to continue, it all depended on whether Dad could pass the Scholar exam or not. She had great confidence in her father. If he could handle such a difficult yet delicate job, then her perception of his stature grew even taller in her mind.
In the hall, Jiang Sheng too knew what kind of work he was to do. His eyes widened, as if he was seeing his father-in-law for the first time, yet he felt even more joy inside. The more formidable his father-in-law was, the more help he could offer. In contrast, the Jiang family had no clan or scholars, and thus could provide no assistance for his future.
