The Fourth Brother had squandered his wealth through gambling, leaving their mother in a critical state. To make matters worse, the creditors even asked them to sell Manbao to settle the debts!
In the village, whispers spread that the golden days of the Zhou Family's cherished Manbao were over. Their elderly mother clung to Manbao's hand, tears streaming down her face.
However, Manbao tightly grasped a system in her hand, a tool that would lead her and her brothers and sisters-in-law to reclaim their fortunes. They ventured into agriculture, cultivating land, growing medicinal herbs, and establishing shops, steadily improving their lives. 
As their situation improved, concerns shifted to Manbao's marital prospects by the sister-in-laws.
"Mr. Zhuang's grandson is an excellent match – educated and well-spoken. He is just perfect for you."
"No! You should consider Mr. Qian's youngest son, who is handsome and well-mannered. You can count on him never to defy you."
Suppressing a smile, Manbao responded, "My heart is already set. I choose Bai Shanbao, my childhood friend whom I've playfully scolded since we were young."

The Empress trembled and said, "I know you are narrow-minded and unfeeling, but I didn't know you were also so ignorant and foolish."


"Do you think your father punished you for no reason? Are you sure you made no mistakes on your trip to Yongzhou? Have you made no mistakes in these four or five years? What is cause and effect?" the Empress spoke with disappointment in her eyes, "Respect your parents, love your siblings, which of these have you done?"


The Empress turned to glare at the Emperor, "Are you still going to protect him? Today he uses his own body for favor, will he gamble with his life tomorrow?"


The Empress turned to glare at Prince Gong.


Chapter 1977 - Chapter 1952: Sowing Discord