Pei Lizheng had only one son, who had also started his schooling and attended the academy, but ultimately, he was just not cut out for it. He was then sent to be an apprentice, to help out a shopkeeper, and just when things were starting to look up, he broke his leg and now could only stay at home, seldom ever going out.
With a family to feed and provide for, although Pei Lizheng held a village office, his resources were not that ample. He also had two grandsons and a granddaughter to support. The grandsons were indeed smarter and more studious than his son, and he wanted to continue their education so they could pursue official careers. If only the household finances were more comfortable, that would indeed be ideal!
But it was Pei Qin who had proposed this idea, which made Pei Lizheng struggle to decide. Pei Qin was indeed clever, and had always come out on top in her battles with Old Pei's House. But to become enemies with Old Pei's House from now on...
