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Xiao Ruo could understand Lady Chen's deep love for her daughter: "Lady Chen, I never said Second Master Shan shouldn't show filial piety to the two elders of the Shan Family."
The local people here see farming as a top priority only because they have no other options. What if there were other ways to earn money?
"Lady Chen, the Shan Family has so many people, they're not lacking Second Master Shan's help in farming," Xiao Ruo said. "You've mentioned that Old Madam Shan is superficial. If Second Master Shan finds work outside and gives the elders some pocket money each month, I doubt they would force him to return and help with farming."
The Shan Family has many sons, and several grandsons are already able to work in the fields. They aren't lacking Shan Zhizhong's labor force. If Shan Zhizhong can give Old Madam Shan some Silver Coin each month and spread the word, he won't be labeled unfilial. With proper handling, he might even gain both fame and fortune.
