Chapter 171: Chapter 171: Just Lost the Title of Scholar Chapter 171: Chapter 171: Just Lost the Title of Scholar “You—”
Liu Baixiao was infuriated by Lin Caisang’s attitude and was about to blurt out curses when he remembered the purpose of his visit and checked himself in time.
“Father, Mother, look at this situation…”
“We’re poor and nothing like the wealthy Liu Family. We really can’t help out with this.” Lin Laogeng glanced at Lu Qiubo, and under her nodding encouragement, he addressed Liu Baixiao in a tone laced with faint resentment.
Only when in need does he remember to visit. Where on earth is he when things are well?
Such a son is more of a burden than a blessing!
“I’m aware of our poverty… didn’t Rumei ask me to bring fifty taels of silver to show respect to the two elders? Here, the money is right here.” Liu Baixiao promptly took out the money bag from his bosom and offered it to Lin Laogeng.
This action had everyone in the hall exchanging confused glances.
The sun must surely be rising in the west! Liu Rumei giving them money to spend, and at such a critical time?
“Uncle, is this money truly for Grandpa and Grandma?” As for Lin Caihe, she seemed oblivious to Liu Baixiao’s malicious intent and her eyes lit up at the sight of the hefty bag of silver.
Fifty taels of silver, that’s enough to buy so much food!
“Grandpa, Grandma, you…”
Lu Qiubo glared at Lin Caihe, silencing her before she could finish.
What money? Does she think money is so easy to earn? Especially the money from the Liu Family!
“Liu Baixiao, state your purpose and don’t just toss money about. We of the Lin Family may be poor, but we’re not starving.” Lin Laogeng spoke, not so much as glancing at the money Liu Baixiao held.
They needed money, he had a son, grandsons, and granddaughters who could earn a few silvers for him to spend.
“Now hold on, Father, Mother, you must accept this money. I am here because… because there’s no other way. I had to come find you.” Seeing their disdain for fifty taels of silver, Liu Baixiao thought to play the family loyalty card.
“Qingshui is after all, a legitimate Lin Family grandson. Now faced with this issue, as his grandparents, you can’t leave him to his fate. It’s not a big deal; it’s just having Changfeng take the blame.
Being a scholar, even if he really killed someone, at most he will lose his title. Nothing serious will happen. But Qingshui is different. If he’s taken to jail, he could possibly face execution.
Father, Mother, Qingshui is your grandson, you must save him. I’ve brought the money too. Consider it carefully. If necessary, fetch Changfeng for a discussion. I’ll take him back to the Liu Family…”
Liu Baixiao kept talking, while everyone in the hall was completely stunned by what he just suggested.
“What? Let Brother Changfeng take the blame for Liu Qingshui?” Lin Caisang was the first to snap back to reality. She smacked the table and sprang up, the force so powerful it nearly splintered the table.
“Liu Baixiao, who do you think you are? The Lin Family’s eldest grandson is Lin Changfeng, not any Liu Qingshui. How could you even suggest such an outrageous idea, are you still human?”
She felt like she was going insane. She never imagined Liu Baixiao would propose such an absurd idea.
Asking Lin Changfeng to take the blame for Liu Qingshui?
In the family, Lin Changfeng is such a dutiful son. Not only does he excel in his studies, he also remembers to cook three meals a day for the family without fail, accompanies them in washing dishes, and would gladly wash their clothes if not for the gender constraints.