Grandma Fang originally wasn't too keen on the idea, and had it not been for Old Scholar Fang's decision, she wouldn't have agreed to acknowledge the Li family as sworn kin. Hearing that Pei Qin felt the same way, she immediately nodded in agreement, "Give them a little extra for the dowry."
Lady Yu thought about it and nodded her head as well, "Try to avoid any dealings with that family in the future." She then inquired about Fang Liuming's studies, worried that these events would affect him and that he would not pass the imperial examinations in spring.
Fang Liuming had gradually adjusted, and through these events, his understanding deepened. The essays he produced were somewhat more profound than before.
The day of the spring exams was approaching rapidly, and Lady Yu had made him shoes symbolizing ascent in rank and a purse, while Grandma Fang prayed and made offerings at home.
