Chapter 003: The Family Rules of the Ou Family

Less talk! Ouyang said: "It's me, it's just tearing a few pages from a book!" What did you think it was about?

Are you sick?" Ouping exclaimed in shock, fearing he would be beaten again

Ouyang looked at the sun and asked, "Is Uncle very angry, sending you to find me?"

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Ouyang whispered: "Your dad will definitely sell us out later, and you won't be able to escape the beating either. Tomorrow morning, I'll first go to the teacher to admit my mistake and have the teacher accompany me home. This beating will be considered avoided. Next time, be a bit smarter... Goodbye, Uncle Butler, goodbye, Uncle Wang." Look at how sweet his little mouth is.

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In the past, it could be considered mischievous, but this time is different. Destroying the sacred texts is a grave offense, and using the sages in such a manner is simply a profound disrespect. This is merely the behavior of a child; had it been an official, they might have faced impeachment by the censors. The Song Dynasty held literature in high regard while looking down upon military affairs, and that was no joke

Do as you please! Ouyang felt utterly bored, wasting time with a little brat who hadn't even grown any hair... Of course, he himself hadn't fully matured either, but after all, he had once been fully grown.

Oh! You can go back first! I will be there shortly. " Ouyang lazily put down the fishing rod: "There is trouble."

Upon entering, the interior is very tidy and clean, with little furniture; there is only a simple wooden cabinet in the kitchen, and the rice and the jar for books are nearly empty. It is a very simple and impoverished house. In the room, there is a basket with a pair of pants that has not been properly sewn, clearly left in a hurry, without even gathering belongings. An oil lamp is present, but there are no candles. It burns with pine torches, producing a considerable amount of smoke that stings the eyes

Do not misunderstand, Ouyang is after all a police officer, and no matter how poor he may be, he would not steal from the common people. This is the residence of his mother, Comet. A few days ago, someone from her family came with a letter, claiming that her grandmother was seriously ill. However, according to Ouyang's analysis, this is merely a scam. If my guess is correct, this family is trying to deceive her into remarrying.

Ouyang did not go to the east of the village, but instead came to the west. Near the exit of the village, there was a thatched cottage; the yard was small, and the door in front of the yard was already locked. Ouyang looked around and saw no one, then took out a bamboo stick and poked at the lock a couple of times to open it. He had studied this ancient metal lock for several days, initially thinking he could not outsmart the wisdom of the ancients, but he realized he had been overly biased in his assumptions. For instance, this lock is called a "flower flag lock"; in fact, one only needs to press down on the spring piece, without needing to turn it back and forth. With such skills at his disposal, it seems that it would be difficult for him to starve in ancient times.

Ouyang took out one hundred wen and placed it on the bed, as it would be confiscated tomorrow anyway; he might as well use it to support his mother and buy books. Ouyang, being a child, naturally had no money, but during the New Year, his uncle gave him one wen as a New Year's gift. There is an unfortunate custom where gambling is rampant during the New Year. Ouyang was initially not very familiar with this, but he had a female subordinate known as the "Shadowless Hand of the Casino." Ouyang humbly studied for half a month and directly defeated this female subordinate, causing her to regret repeatedly. Ouyang was originally not very knowledgeable in this area, but he had a female subordinate known as the "Shadowless Hand of the Casino." Ouyang humbly studied for half a month and directly defeated this female subordinate, leading her to regret continuously. In this regard, Ouyang had a certain talent for certain matters.

Defecation! The bamboo strips are uncomfortable to use; not only do they hurt when scraping, but they also do not clean well. The paper of this book is a bit rough, but I do not mind it myself

Young Master! The long-term workers refer to Ouyang as the young master, while those who are familiar with him all call him Young Master.

"Family law, serve!" The elder uncle shouted, and immediately the steward and a long-term worker picked up thin sticks.

No way! Ouyang was in tears, it can't be that serious, right? I remember the last time the family rules were enforced was because of cheating during the recitation of the Three Character Classic. Thinking back on that incident still feels unjust; I selflessly gave the copied Three Character Classic to Ouping, but unexpectedly, that kid was too scared to accept it and ended up trembling so much that he wet his pants, which led to the teacher discovering it. Although the teacher stripped Ouyang down and found no evidence, he is the teacher and can be unreasonable. Seeing that Ouyang couldn't recite it, not only did he hit his palm, but he also reported to Uncle.

The butler and Wang Er exchanged wry smiles, wondering what on earth was happening

Uncle took a book and asked, "Who tore the last two pages of this Analects?"

Because I am ill

Ouyang Ouping is very well-behaved and kneels down

By the lakeside, two young boys were fishing. One was Ouyang, aged 10, and the other was Ouping, the child of the housekeeper from Ouyang's uncle's family, who was just one year old. The uncle owned some properties nearby, which, in modern terms, would be considered as a landlord. These properties were managed by the housekeeper, and according to the arrangements made by their parents, Ouping would eventually serve as Ouyang's companion in studies.

Alas... this child is impetuous in nature, lacking the intention to study, and is solely focused on delving into unorthodox paths. If he is not properly reprimanded this time, he will surely take advantage of the situation next time.

Aunt shouted urgently from inside: "Be gentle, don't hurt the child"

Young master, why aren't you playing with everyone?

What trouble? Young master, please don't scare me, I am timid

Done! The uncle is indeed a shrewd person; upon hearing this sound, he immediately said: "Pants are off"

Ouping Dagu hurriedly exclaimed: "Oh dear."

Uncle asked coldly: "Why are you tearing up the sacred texts?"

Although there is no evidence, Ouyang would rather die than confess. However, he still faced family discipline for encouraging his classmates to cheat. Afterward, his uncle and teacher studied the matter for a long time and finally discovered that the back of this kid's bench was engraved with the Three Character Classic. The uncle was both angry and impressed; it is not easy to cheat, even for an ordinary adult, relying solely on touch, let alone at such a young age

One

I dare not, last time my father heard me call your name, I was beaten when I got home

"Hit 20 sticks, and you are not allowed to eat dinner tonight." Uncle threw out a remark as he left, unable to bear to watch.

Ouping answered without hesitation: "It is I."

"The compassion of a woman, let us go, let us go."

Kneel down! The uncle slammed the table in the hall.

I have told you a hundred times, do not call me young master, call me by my name

Indeed! The gentleman came by, holding a book in his hand

Since he could gamble, during the New Year, his uncle did not intervene. Ouyang mingled during the first three days of the New Year and managed to gather a hundred wen. Relying on winning more than losing, no one knew that Ouyang had already become a small landlord.

At this moment, the maid Xiaocui hurriedly ran over: "Young Master, the Master wants you to return immediately"

Two pieces of cowhide fell out. ... Ouyang sighed in frustration, lamenting how, as the king of con artists of his generation, he was repeatedly thwarted by this little brat.

Oh! "O" www. hetushucomcom called out loudly, and then hurriedly glared at Ouping

The stick was about to fall, and Ouyang quickly took out two coins. The steward nearly fainted at the sight. Ouyang paid no attention and began to shout: "Ouch, be gentle. Ouch, that hurts! ... ..."

Useless, I am on a single path at Mount Hua, and without a fight, it cannot be accomplished. Why don't you resist! Ouyang sighed

Did someone just come looking for Uncle?

Ouyang Zhao bowed and said: "Thank you, Uncle Butler, thank you, Uncle Wang Er. I feel embarrassed to accept the money from you, so I will keep it for now"

The steward brought over two long benches, and Ou Ping, without needing to be told, obediently lay down on one. Last time, as a whistleblower, he was punished alongside others; today, as an innocent party, he would certainly not escape the collective punishment.

Aunt: "Is he really that ruthless, your uncle?"

is not

I do not know what trouble there is, but... as long as you listen to me, there will definitely be no problem

Aunt's house

"What is there to be afraid of? People consume grains and various foods; how can one avoid getting sick?" Ouyang sighed, "There is not even a hint of humor; I really don't know how I've managed to get through these past few years." Seeing Ou Ping's worried expression, he comforted him, "Just kidding, I am not sick."

Ouyang instructed Ouping: "Uncle will look for me tonight, just say that I went to my aunt's house at the east end of the village to spend the night because I have no food to eat tonight."