Chapter 10, Big Business (Part 2)

These items can indeed be made, but it requires some effort

Yang Shouwen, feeling heartbroken, picked up the young girl and, after bidding farewell to Old Hu, made his way back home along the village path

How can that be? Young Master is the eldest son of the county magistrate of Yang, and it is only proper to address him as 'Young Master.' What is there to question about that? Moreover, you call me 'Master Hu,' which is truly an overestimation of this old man. It would be better to follow the villagers and simply call me 'Old Hu' instead.

It seems that I have underestimated my father. The fact that he has been able to hold the position of the county magistrate in Changping for ten years must indicate his capabilities. No wonder when I spoke to him earlier, although he was surprised, he did not show any impatience.

In the evening, Yang Rui returned home exhausted and out of breath.

How can it not be possible

Yang Shouwen held the blueprint, explaining it to Old Hu while showing it to him

"Er Lang, I tell you, this is a great opportunity for you"

What is an ascetic

What is wrong, young girl? You look so unhappy. Has someone bullied you?

Such a case has arisen, and in the end, it will surely fall into the hands of the father. If the father captures the murderer, that would be one thing, but if he fails to do so, he will undoubtedly face punishment from the superior. I have heard that the current county magistrate is someone who does not tolerate any wrongdoing.

Yang Rui's expression was fluctuating between dark and light, and he lowered his head, clearly feeling somewhat hesitant

Father also said that County Magistrate Wang is different from previous magistrates. Those former magistrates who came to Changping mostly sought to gain some credentials, but County Magistrate Wang seems genuinely interested in accomplishing something. Since taking office, he has been very diligent and has an extraordinary ability to adjudicate cases.

Yang prepared the room with the young maid, getting ready for the arrival of the Song mother and daughter in two days

Is it true

How to say?

He appears to be in his early fifties, with a shiny black complexion. When he speaks, he does so with great confidence, and his voice is particularly resonant

This was originally a very absurd matter, yet the wealthy individual ultimately agreed.

Previously, you gave me 500 wen, and the total price amounts to 3900 wen. Considering you four guan, it is... I have already arranged for someone to prepare, and we can start at the latest in three days. Erlang, at that time, you may also need to make an appearance and handle some formalities.

What is there to count? My own brothers, do I not trust you?

Yang Shouwen then said in a deep voice: "Since the county magistrate is such a person, he will certainly attach great importance to this case

He inquired with Yang about whether there were any craftsmen in the village. Yang informed him that Old Hu at the village entrance was the best craftsman nearby. After hearing this, Yang Shouwen took his young wife and stepped out of the house. At this time, it was already past noon, and the sunlight slanted down the village path, with no pedestrians in sight along the way. The entire village was quiet, exuding a somewhat intoxicating atmosphere of tranquility.

He handed a leather pouch to Yang Shouwen, "In total, it amounts to 3 guan and 400 wen, please count it, elder brother."

Regardless of everything, I have finally rid myself of the enchanting title of 'Da Lang'

The young girl is not unhappy; Brother Zizi is commanding Erlang, which is why she is being affectionate towards him

Er Lang, to be honest with you... this morning, I discovered some clues, so I wanted to help Father once.

After explaining to Old Hu for an entire afternoon, it is no wonder that the young lady fell asleep

He hesitated for a moment and said softly, "What opinion could I possibly have... This place is located on the frontier, and fights and brawls occur from time to time. I am not afraid of you laughing at me; I have spent a year assisting my father in handling the garments of the deceased, and I have heard countless stories about death. Last year, I heard the head of the squad say that someone died in the county town, and the body was not even intact."

During the Tang Dynasty, the people were known for their boldness, and the prevalence of wandering knights was particularly esteemed by society

Seeing that Yang Rui was disinterested, Yang Shouwen's eyes turned, and he immediately devised a plan

Where is the aunt?

Old Hu, who lives at the entrance of the village, is a blacksmith

Looking at the sky, it is nearly the hour of You.

Mother is starting a fire to prepare dinner for Brother Zizi

Old Hu is also a stubborn person; he had another argument with Yang Shouwen over a title

Yang Shouwen left the five hundred wen from Yang Rui as a deposit and agreed on a pickup time with Old Hu. Only then did he rise to take his leave. As he was leaving, he noticed that the young lady was curled up on the couch beside him, having fallen asleep at some point.

Unintentionally, I became a grasshopper tied to the same line as Yang Shouwen

Two days seem to be acceptable

Brother Zizi, do not befriend the Second Young Master. He bullied Mother and Young Mother yesterday. How can you act this way, Brother Zizi

Look, I have now found a clue. If you and I, as brothers, join forces to solve this case, our father will surely commend you. At that time, you will be able to hold your head high in the yamen, and even the head of the department will regard you with greater respect

Upon hearing this, Yang Rui's face instantly turned pale

That is just right, as I also have matters I wish to inquire about with my aunt.

The young girl pouted, wearing an expression that clearly conveyed "I am not happy"

I heard from my father that County Magistrate Wang comes from a prestigious family, seemingly a descendant of the Wang clan from Taiyuan

Yang Chenglie had already found the crime scene before he informed him

Yang Rui scratched his head, appearing to understand yet not fully comprehending

On the young girl's face, a smile finally appeared, "Brother Zizi, you must avenge me."

Yang Shouwen smiled and said: "If Mr. Hu wishes to call me 'Da Lang', it is sufficient to call me 'Si Zi' instead."

Yang Shouwen spoke as he walked into his bedroom, picked up a stack of paper from the bedside table, took the little girl's hand, and headed straight for the kitchen

I hate 'Da Lang'

How is that possible

Yang Shouwen finally breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the young lady happy

Although the Yang family does not claim to be a prominent household, Yang Chenglie has served as a county lieutenant for over ten years and enjoys a considerable reputation in Changping. Old Hu, being merely a craftsman, could hardly bear the title of 'Gong' (public figure). If this were to spread, it would only become a subject of ridicule.

Yang Shouwen smiled, crouched down to embrace her, but saw the young girl dodge to the side, swiftly running to the flowerbed. Yang Shouwen shook his head and walked to the flowerbed, picking up the young girl. This time, the young girl did not evade again

A ascetic is one who is strict with oneself and is devoted to the pursuit of the path

Yang Rui's attitude has also changed accordingly, treating Yang Shouwen with utmost respect and deference

Yang Shouwen pointed at Yang Rui and said in a deep voice: "Although you have become the chief attendant, everyone knows that the reason you can hold this position is that you are your father's son, not because of your true talent and learning. Moreover, you are still young and will not be taken seriously. You are only thirteen years old this year, and without convincing achievements, you will surely be ridiculed.

Having been in Changping for more than two years, he has never returned home to visit his family. During the festive seasons, he also stays in the county to celebrate with the locals. To this day, he lives alone in the county office and does not seek out pleasures, resembling a wandering ascetic.

Yang Shouwen watched Yang Rui leave before retracting his gaze and walking over to You Niang's side

The Tang Dynasty was still an era characterized by a strict hierarchy

This is what should be, this is what should be

Yang Ruiwen could not help but nod repeatedly

Honestly, it was quite difficult for Yang Shouwen to find common topics when facing a thirteen-year-old child. After chatting for a while, he suddenly shifted the conversation to the corpse he had discovered during the day

What is the purpose of these household items made by Da Lang

Of course

The knight, holding one hundred thousand guan, vanished without a trace. The wealthy man later sensed something was amiss, and upon opening the bag, he discovered that it contained a pig's head

Speaking of this, it is not incorrect

Yang Rui shook his head repeatedly, saying, "Big brother, it is best if you do not get involved in this matter. I heard from father that there are many culprits, and they are quite skilled. Father took me to Yangweiba at noon, saying that it was the actual scene of the murder.

Old Hu looked at the blueprints handed to him by Yang Shouwen, and could not help but show a look of confusion

"Er Lang, do you have any thoughts on today's murder case?"

Yang Shouwen recalled an incident that occurred during the Tang Dynasty, where a wealthy man was an ardent fan of chivalrous heroes. Whenever a hero visited, he would warmly welcome them. One day, a rough-looking hero arrived, carrying a bloody bag, claiming that he had killed a corrupt official and was planning to flee. He requested a loan of 100,000 guan from the wealthy man, offering the head of the corrupt official as collateral.

At last, the two reached an agreement, with Yang Shouwen calling him Old Hu and Old Hu referring to Yang Shouwen as 'Zizi'

It turned out that he discovered the crime scene was at the sheep's tail

After dinner, the two sat in the main hall and conversed

Yang Shouwen was immediately taken aback, feeling extremely surprised

This may sound somewhat ridiculous, but to a certain extent, it reflects the prevailing trend of the wanderer.

Understood

It is said that as children, one must ultimately alleviate the worries of their parents

The more this was the case, the more curious Yang Shouwen became

Elder brother Zizi is most fond of the young lady. After he has finished using Erlang, he will definitely find a way to deal with him and relieve the young lady's grievances, alright

This matter is not something that you and I, as brothers, can interfere in. Since Father has already entrusted it to the head of the class, he must have his own considerations.

The entire process requires at least three hundred wen... If it is to be completed, it will take two days. Can you manage this, Zizi?

It is precisely in such an environment that Li Bai's poem "The Ballad of the Heroic Knight" came into existence