That's Not What She Wanted

Three days had soon passed, and there was still no news from the Jiang family. Presumably, they couldn't produce the required sum of money. Even if they could, they wouldn't be willing to spend it on two young boys.

After all, although the boys had received education under a prestigious teacher, they weren't as appealing as Yuan Jiaqi.

Yuan Jiaqi, being the top scholar, meant he was destined to become an official, making it a worthwhile investment. On the other hand, these two boys saw no immediate prospects, so they were hesitant to spend their money.

As the days went by, the drought conditions worsened. In the rainy northern region, they were now facing scorching days without any rainfall. Even the leaves of trees were beginning to wither.

The crops in the fields wilted. If this continued, there would be a significant food shortage by October.