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As darkness fell, the twilight spread like ink.

The dilapidated temple loomed in the dim light as Su Li walked calmly along the village path.

A few feet away from the Su family courtyard, a gentle voice sounded from behind her, "It's so late, is that Li'er?"

Hearing the sound, Su Li turned around and, in the dim light, saw that it was her neighbor, Yuan Zhou.

He was dressed in a dark blue long gown, and the moonlight fell on his shoulders, making him look even more refined.

Lin Yuanzhou squinted slightly as he looked around, then asked with a hint of doubt, "Why haven't you gone home yet, it's so late?"

Su Li brushed a stray hair behind her ear and said with a smile, "Some trivial matters took up some time. By the way, Brother Yuanzhou, what are you doing here?"

Lin Yuanzhou's gaze was gentle as he took a book from his sleeve and handed it to Su Li, saying, "I have a book on medicinal herbs that I think you might find useful."

Su Li's gaze fell on the book, a hardcover pharmacopoeia that looked expensive.

She took a half step back and quickly waved her hand in refusal, saying, "This is too valuable, I can't accept it."

Lin Yuanzhou did not retract his arm, but looked at Su Li sincerely and explained, "This was a gift from a friend. I don't need it, and it would be a waste for me to keep it. You can take it."

Su Li hesitated for a few seconds, looked up at Lin Yuanzhou, and seeing his serious expression, she took it with both hands and solemnly said:

"Then thank you very much, Brother Yuanzhou. I will remember this kindness."

Lin Yuanzhou nodded slightly, his expression somewhat solemn. He paused and said, "I came here today to inform you that I will be going to the prefectural city to take the imperial examination in a few days."

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Su Li's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure, smiled, and said sincerely:

"Brother Yuanzhou is exceptionally talented; he's sure to pass the imperial examination this time. Congratulations in advance!"

Lin Yuanzhou gazed at Su Li, a fleeting, almost imperceptible hint of affection flashing in his eyes, which quickly disappeared. He simply responded softly, "Thank you for your kind words."

Su Li lowered her eyes and pondered for a moment, then looked up at Lin Yuanzhou with concern, "I heard that your mother's leg ailment has not yet healed. When you go to the prefectural city, there will be no one to take care of her at home. I have some medicinal herbs at home that are beneficial to your mother's leg ailment. I will send them over another day."

Lin Yuanzhou felt a warmth in his heart, and his eyes welled up with tears. He tried his best to control his emotions and said in a slightly trembling voice, "In that case, I'll trouble you. I'm truly grateful."

Su Li shook her head slightly and said softly, "There's no need to be so polite between neighbors."

A night breeze blew by, ruffling the hem of their clothes.

Lin Yuanzhou tightened his clothes and looked at Su Li with reluctance: "It's getting late, you should go home soon, otherwise your family will worry."

Su Li nodded. "Brother Yuanzhou, you should go back soon too. I wish you a safe journey and that you will be at the top of your class."

After saying that, the two turned around and walked towards their respective homes, their figures gradually disappearing into the night.

As soon as Su Li reached her doorstep, a noisy argument erupted from inside the house.

Her steps faltered abruptly, and her brows furrowed slightly involuntarily.

A burst of hearty laughter followed, and Uncle Su's loud, slightly smug voice rang out clearly.

"Xiang Ming is going to take the exam this year. Just think about it, if he passes, he'll become a Xiucai (a successful candidate in the imperial examinations)! At that time, the Su family's status in this village will be completely different!"

As he spoke, Uncle Su gestured, his face beaming with barely suppressed excitement. "From now on, our family will be able to save a lot on taxes, making everything much more convenient. People will look at us with more respect."

Grandpa Su sat in the main seat, nodding slightly, his eyes full of support and expectations for the younger generation's academic pursuits.

The imperial examination was a matter of great importance to the entire Su family's future, so it naturally had to be taken seriously.

Uncle Su noticed Grandpa Su's attitude, his expression suddenly turned serious, and an awkward smile appeared on his face. He changed the subject, saying in a slightly troubled tone:

"However, the journey to take the imperial examination, from travel expenses to the costs in the prefectural city, will require a considerable sum of money..."

Upon hearing this, everyone knew what he meant. He wasn't thinking of the Su family at all; he was clearly using the matter of taking the imperial examination as an excuse to ask his family for money.

Upon hearing this, Uncle Su immediately flew into a rage, yelling at the top of his lungs, "Our family has no money! We've given everything for this family before, so this time, you'd better figure out a way to pay for it yourself, brother!"

His face flushed red. Recalling how his elder brother's family had forcibly moved into his house, his anger surged, and his tone became increasingly harsh.

Uncle Su glanced sideways at Uncle Su, a fake smile creeping onto his lips, and said insincerely:

"Second brother, what are you saying? We're all family, and Xiangming is your nephew. How can you be so distant? Xiangming is successful and good to the whole Su family. How can you be so short-sighted?"

Upon hearing this, Su Erbo trembled with anger, pointing his finger at Su Dabo, his lips shaking, "Don't talk nonsense! Aren't you comfortable living in that house in town? What else do you want? You won't stop until you've squeezed us dry, will you?"

"Second brother, is that how you talk to your older brother?"

The two argued back and forth, neither willing to give in, creating a tense atmosphere in the room.

Seeing that he couldn't get anything out of Su Erbo, Uncle Su turned his gaze to Su Li standing at the door.

A hint of greed flashed in his eyes, and he licked his lips.

Uncle Su always knew that Su Li had made some money doing business at the docks. In his mind, Su Li's money was the Su family's money and should be used by the family.

Su Li stood at the doorway, taking in everything.

Her eyes instantly turned cold, and the corners of her mouth turned down slightly, revealing a hint of disdain.

She had already paid the money to the public fund according to the rules and felt that she had a clear conscience. Even when facing Old Master Su, she still had the confidence to refuse.

Just then, a medicinal smell wafted over.

Zhou wrinkled her nose and widened her eyes. "What's that smell? Who's brewing medicine?"

Madam Ma had already heard the commotion outside. She deliberately strolled slowly out of the inner room, feigning a panicked expression, and stammered with a hint of deliberate panic:

"No...it's nothing, just ordinary medicine."

Zhou was furious about the money, but in an instant, like a hunting dog that had caught the scent of prey, she perked up, rushed to Ma, put her hands on her hips, and glared at her.

"Ordinary medicine? What is it used for? We can't let people waste our money. You have to explain it to me today!"

Su Li stood to the side, her brows furrowed, her face full of annoyance.

She sighed inwardly, moved to a corner, and decided to stay out of it.

Madam Ma was secretly pleased, but she lowered her eyes and said with difficulty, "Sister-in-law, it really is just ordinary medicine to regulate the body. I brought it from my parents' home and it didn't cost the Su family any money."

As she spoke, she secretly glanced up to observe Zhou's reaction.

"Treating your body? I think you're taking some kind of fertility-enhancing medicine!"

Zhou was incredibly astute; she immediately noticed Madam Ma's unusual behavior, and let out a cold laugh, her voice so sharp it seemed to pierce the air.

“You’re already this old. Even if you take medicine like it’s food, you’ll never be able to have a son! Don’t waste your energy. You’d be better off focusing on how to help the family out financially! In the future, your second wife’s family will still be relying on Xiangming to support you in your old age.”

Seeing that Zhou was completely enraged, Ma was secretly pleased, but her face instantly turned pale, her eyes reddened, and she spoke with a wronged tone:

"Sister-in-law, how could you say that? I've always put the family first, and yet you say such hurtful things to me..."

As she spoke, she raised her hand and gently wiped the corner of her eye, managing to squeeze out a few tears.