Chapter 590 - 588: Difficulties
Then, he began to weep over his own hardship.
He claimed it was out of sheer necessity, he had discussed it with his family, and his mother had been adamantly opposed. He knew then that it wouldn’t happen. His parents wouldn’t sell all their land just for him. After all, there were many in the family to support.
But he truly had no other choice, it was the only opportunity, and if missed, it would never come again. He was just a poor Scholar from the countryside with no connections or money to offer, so he was only respected in Qilidun. Beyond that, who would give him any regard?
Outside Qilidun, who would give him face?
Finding it difficult, that Master had appreciated his character and wanted to give him a helping hand. This was his only chance. If missed, he would spend his life in Jing County as a poor Scholar, teaching others for a lifetime.
But he couldn’t reconcile himself to that fate. From a young age, he had been exceptionally talented, becoming a Scholar was as easy as reaching into a bag. He knew his prospects were far beyond that.
Given the family’s limited means, after he failed the Graduate exams several times, the family was unwilling to support him further. He had to find his own way and carve out a path for himself.
So, after much deliberation, he still sold the deed to the land against his conscience. He thought, once he secured a position and established himself, with an income, he could buy back the land.
If everything went well, it would take at most half a year for him to return with the Silver.
The family only needed to endure hardship for half a year, and the days that followed would be better.
Indeed, in just half a year, he had saved enough Silver to redeem the land and finally had the face to come back and apologize!