Chapter 392
Madam Pang was thinking, and neither Zhan Feiyu nor Madam Qian urged her, merely picking up their teacups to continue drinking.
The compensation of five thousand taels was not a small sum; it could at least ensure Madam Pang's future well-being. Although Madam Pang had both a husband's family and her maiden family, with Assistant Magistrate Pang now in trouble, her two sons' official careers were ruined. In the future, they might become advisors or perhaps teach at academies or private schools.
If Madam Pang's husband's family or her own family were unwilling to help, they would likely only be able to live as wealthy gentlemen, managing Madam Pang's assets, or handling miscellaneous affairs within the family.
In any of these scenarios, this five thousand taels could be considered capital and a reliance. Even if Madam Pang didn't consider herself, she should consider her children.
After a moment, Madam Pang made up her mind, her gaze, as soft as water, falling upon Zhan Feiyu, who was seated in the chair.
Perhaps due to her upbringing in an official family, Madam Pang did not underestimate the young Zhan Feiyu. Even in scholarly households, the inner chambers were not devoid of strife. Let alone a ten-year-old girl; some precocious children knew how to curry favor and step on others from the age of three.
"Miss Zhan, although my husband is imprisoned, he did not extort the people or hoard their wealth over the years. My dowry is still intact, and some of the Pang family's businesses remain. I am not short of money," Madam Pang said softly. Observing that the servants of the Pang residence were still orderly and performing their duties indicated that Madam Pang was not lacking in funds. Otherwise, these servants would have long since fled, rather than remaining in the Pang residence.
Zhan Feiyu understood and, after some thought, replied, "Madam, please speak your mind. If I can help, I will certainly not stand idly by."
"Scholar Gu served as the chief examiner for the imperial examinations three times. If it is possible, I hope my son can teach at an academy in the future." Madam Pang also knew that whether they went to her husband's family or returned to her maiden family, it was ultimately not a long-term solution.
With Assistant Magistrate Pang as their father, this was an indelible stain on the two children. Even with family protection, outsiders would not dare to bully them, but within the family, there would still be much internal strife and ostracism.
However, it would be different if they went to an academy. Although it was not an official position, the status of an academy tutor was noble. Years of studying the classics would not be wasted.
If the students they taught achieved great success in the future, and their reputation spread, becoming a renowned scholar with disciples all over the world would be within reach.