Kai Yuan wanted to hand the silver to Kai Ping, but who knew he would turn his head away, unwilling to accept it.

Then, Kai Yuan handed the silver to Bai Jiang, who merely looked at him coldly.

Kai Yuan leisurely sat back down, stuffing the silver back to where it came from, and said self-deprecatingly, "It’s really too little, no wonder Father and Brother aren’t interested.

The family’s losses are too great, I better not take this out and embarrass myself."

Might as well save a little and eat a good meal.

"Ms. Bai," Kai Ping, knowing Bai Jiang wouldn’t speak up, braced himself, "see if you can gather a few thousand taels of silver. Once we return to the capital, the family will surely not mistreat you."

Bai Suihe instantly found the scene less amusing, now that it involved her, but she still put on a sorrowful face, "If only my dowry was still there, never mind a few thousand taels, I could even figure out a way to come up with tens of thousands of taels. Who knows if I can return intact what I had brought?"

Kai Ping was choked and couldn’t speak. Bai Suihe indeed had a large appetite, wanting him to replenish her dowry. If she really took out a few thousand taels today, it would mean she would dare to ask for her dowry back once they returned. It was the emperor who confiscated the family properties, why should he bear this debt?

"It’s really a pity. So many gold and silver jewels, silks and brocades, all carefully chosen by my mother. Just thinking about it makes my heart ache."

At this moment, Kai Yuan quickly moved closer to Bai Suihe, gently patting her back to console her, "Madam, don’t worry too much. Father and Brother are full of confidence, and someday they will surely return to the court and be able to replenish your dowry. After all, this is also due to the Gu Family’s involvement."

Bai Jiang almost hated his good health now, unable to vomit that old blood from his chest, holding it in, hurting both body and heart.

What kind of unruly son is this? He’s practically going to be the death of him!

He had once glanced at Bai Suihe’s dowry. Besides the base silver he didn’t know the exact amount of, just the rare treasures and authentic ancient paintings alone were worth upwards of two hundred thousand taels of silver.

The silver he had hidden, setting aside what needed to go to the Third Prince, if he were to fill this hole as that rebellious son said, wouldn’t it all be used up?

Now he was also torn whether to accept the few thousand taels if Bai Suihe could actually bring them out.

Seeing Bai Suihe’s already bulging belly, his eyes flickered.

Kai Yuan and Bai Suihe were also keenly observing their reactions, their guard was high.

Bai Suihe sighed and said, "Husband, I know you also feel pained, but as children, we cannot force our parents."

It wasn’t that she was afraid, but the compensation due had already been doubled back to her; she wouldn’t want to bring out a few thousand taels and gamble on these people’s humanity.

"You make a good point. We can’t help much with the family’s major problems, and we don’t dare to trouble them. Rest assured, once we reach Lingnan, I will carry heavy loads and do hard labor, finding ways to support you and our daughter." Kai Yuan expressed his sincere loyalty, leaving the Gu Family dumbstruck. Was this the same Kai Yuan they knew?

Could it be that, because Bai Family provided him with food and shelter recently, Kai Yuan began to feel aware of living off a woman, humbling himself to appease Bai Suihe?

"I can also take in embroidery work, and we’ll farm and weave, living peacefully as an ordinary family.

But if my brothers have the opportunity to return to the capital, would you truly be willing to endure hardships with me?"

"I understand all your worries," Kai Yuan said with a deep sense of affection, "The Gu Family has to rely on my brother in the future, and with his salary, it’s already hard to support his family alone. Moreover, our nephew is growing up and will need to marry someday. We should be upright people and not scheme for things that aren’t ours."

The couple’s act left Kai Ping’s face turning red, black, and then an interesting shade of green.

"Enough, whatever you have to say, talk it out privately as a couple. Just tell me now, how much silver can you come up with?" Bai Jiang heard their reminder clearly, that he couldn’t enter the court, and the Gu Family’s future would be decided by Kai Ping.

Bai Jiang had mentally prepared for this long ago. Besides, with the wealth in his hands, what did it matter if he didn’t join the court? He was confident he could still control Kai Ping.

Kai Yuan looked sorrowfully at Bai Jiang, "Father, when we reach the next post station, let’s have a proper doctor examine you. How could you have forgotten what just happened?"

Saying this, he thoughtfully took out the silver and copper coins he had just stuffed into his arms, "We only have this little silver now, and when I gave it to you, you all refused.

Father, brain injuries are no small matter, do you remember Lord Xun? He fell and hit his head on his way to the palace, initially seemed fine, continued attending court, but later became lifeless, lying in bed for half a year before literally starving to death..."

"Get out, just get out," Bai Jiang finally realized that Kai Yuan and his wife were playing dumb. Initially, he thought that as the father-in-law he’d spoken, Bai Suihe would at least give a few thousand, if not, at least a thousand or two.

But with a mere few silver like that, it’s like giving alms to beggars.

Kai Yuan, supporting Bai Suihe, stood up worriedly, "Father, you mustn’t get agitated. Your condition requires rest, as your son, of course, I will comply with you. We’ll leave now."

Bai Suihe held her belly and walked swiftly but didn’t forget to turn back and remind, "Elder Brother, Second Brother, make sure to take good care of Father. Brain sickness is no trifling matter, it could lead to death if serious, or stroke and paralysis if mild..."

"You unfilial son..."

"Dad, please don’t get mad..." Kai Chen wouldn’t miss the chance to shine, turning his eyes and immediately comforting along with Xu Yulan at the side.

Kai Ping was bewildered, sitting there trying to clear his thoughts.

Onlookers shook their heads upon seeing this family, suspecting Bai Jiang’s mind must’ve been affected along with his burns, seeing how worried it made the family.

Bai Suihe held back her laughter, but once back at their camp, she could no longer contain it and promptly ducked into Kai Yuan’s embrace, shaking with laughter.

Kai Yuan’s eyes showed joy, as Suihe didn’t reject him, he naturally hugged her, gently holding her shoulder, "Don’t be so worked up..."

With Kai Yuan’s back to them, their melodramatic display seemed more like sorrow, solidifying the notion of Bai Jiang’s poor health.

Such filial devotion from Kai Yuan and his wife, seeing them this worried.

Having laughed enough, Bai Suihe realized her position, awkwardly straightened up, "Almost laughed out loud just now, but it’s a shame we couldn’t see their expressions afterward."