บท 1601: Tempted

Despite receiving 300 taels of silver from General Sun and 200 taels each from the Crown Prince's and the Fourth Prince's residences, they had used a substantial portion to procure medicines for their tortured brothers. The expenses included high-quality ginseng and ganoderma lucidum, totaling over 100 taels. Remaining cautious, they refrained from touching the remaining silver, preserving it for future herbal remedies and the upcoming winter. Their lack of business knowledge deterred them from taking financial risks.

Madam Shao's proposal offered a long-term solution, providing not just a place to settle down but also stable employment.

Furthermore, the promise of three mu of land for vegetable cultivation and raising chickens and ducks was particularly enticing. Aunt Zhang and Aunt Liu, who had always harbored dreams of poultry farming, now saw an opportunity to realize their aspirations.