Lady Cao's expression stiffened slightly.
Part of the 1,500 taels they had was the 100 or so taels that her son had earned through his hard work.
"Mother?" Cao Bin noticed something was off with her and felt concerned.
"Bin'er, what if... what if I say that your marriage to the Su family... has to be delayed a little longer. Would that be alright?"
Cao Bin had always been obedient and understanding, but when it came to his marriage, he was particularly anxious. Now, hearing that the wedding was to be delayed, his face changed. "No! The Su family's daughter has waited for me for over three years. She's nearly eighteen now and is being ridiculed as an old maid. We must marry this year."
The Su family had made it clear that if they didn't settle the marriage this year, their daughter would marry someone else and would no longer wait.