Seated inside the carriage, Chen Nuo watched Chen Le make his vows with great interest, as if observing some rare breed.
He stopped Chen Li.
"Chen Le."
"All for a woman?"
In response to Chen Nuo's question, Chen Le nodded without the slightest hesitation.
"That's right. For her."
"I'm sorry. I know this is shameless, but... but I really love her. I want to marry her, but she has a younger brother. She needs money so he can get a wife, and she doesn't want to be a burden to me... but how can I let that happen?"
"So, the one hundred taels of silver—part of it is for the betrothal gift, and the rest is a loan for her brother. It'll put her mind at ease."
"Chen Nuo, I'm begging you, please give it to me! I know... I know you've struck it rich lately. I'm not asking for much, just one hundred taels!"
With a THUD, Chen Le dropped to his knees, his eyes bloodshot as he stared at Chen Nuo.
Seeing Chen Le in this state, the smile on Chen Nuo's lips finally vanished.
