Blinded By Greed

If they escaped from the southern frontier, how could they live such a comfortable life?

There was no need to worry about labor or taxes. Even the children's tuition fees were free.

Xia Dongmei hurriedly said, "Husband told me that as long as we get Second Brother to steal a grenade from the army, we can bring it back to the Ling Kingdom and hand it to an official that husband knows. Then, we can become the most popular person in front of Emperor Ling Hui and contribute greatly. At that time, our entire family can become officials. Even if our children don't become scholars, they can still be young masters of officials. It's a thousand times better than living in the southern frontier. We can be rewarded with ten thousand acres of fertile land, servants, mansions, and gold, silver, and jewelry."

Madam Qu was shocked and said fearfully, "Will it work? Just a grenade will do? Doesn't Ling Kingdom have explosives too?"