Chapter 4 Important matters are stated three times

The young nephew thanked Mr. Liu. He silently clasped his hands in gratitude, then carefully took the book and held it close to his chest

Having seen Liu Langjun. Upon seeing Shen Mo enter, the five cooks quickly set down their tasks, stood up, and bowed in greeting. Like Liu Laoshi and his son, they had not met Shen Mo before, but from his attire, they could infer that he was the Sixth Young Master of the Shen family, who had just arrived yesterday. They had even heard of Shen Mo's various great deeds.

What instructions does Lord Liu have?

Master Liu Wu lives alone in a courtyard, attended by two young and beautiful maidservants, Biyu and Lvyu. Although the two girls are merely fourteen or fifteen years old, they hold a distinguished status within the estate, such that even the middle-ranking figures like the steward and the accountant must show them some respect, addressing them as "sister".

"Liu Shibei, my little nephew wishes to borrow a few books." Shen Mo slightly bent his body in silence, cupping his hands in salute. By referring to himself as 'little nephew,' he was observing the etiquette of a junior, which not only would not diminish the face of the Sixth Young Master of the Shen family, but rather would earn him points. Respecting the elderly and cherishing the young is a traditional virtue, and this ancient continent upholds Confucian thought and culture. Without Confucius, who exactly is the great figure behind this?

He took his leave and returned to the small courtyard where he lived. He instructed the maid, Xiao Lu, to move the brazier to the bedside. After removing his shoes, he burrowed into the quilt, reclining half-sitting and half-lying down, and began to browse through the "Great Wei Code".

He made his intentions clear, Mr. Liu, do you have any books in your collection? If so, my nephew would like to borrow a few to pass the time.

"What kind of books does the young master wish to read?" After all, he has experienced great storms and waves; after a brief moment of astonishment, he quickly regained his composure and went to the study to select books in silence

Master Liu was sitting in the hall, warming himself by the fire and reading a book. Upon seeing Green Willow leading Shen Mo in, he stood up and inquired.

He walked around the three bookshelves and found several books that Shen Mo wanted, including "The Great Wei Code," "The Cultural Geography of the Great Wei," and "The Cultural Geography of the Jin Empire." The dictionary-type books were textbooks for elementary education, which he did not collect, so he had to purchase them at the bookstore in the county.

By the way, Liu Shibe, my nephew wishes to go to the city tomorrow. I wonder if there are any vehicles available

Sister Green Willow is being polite, is Liu Shibo available? Silence made him hesitant to overstep, he slightly turned to the side, not daring to accept Sister Green Willow's full courtesy. It is often said that a phoenix that has lost its feathers is not as good as a chicken, and he is currently in such a position, lacking the capital to be arrogant and overbearing. It is better to be humble and keep a low profile. Furthermore, his character is one that clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment; if you respect me by a foot, I will repay you by a mile

As for dictionaries, the characters used in later generations are simplified, while the characters from ancient mainland China are traditional. If one does not study them seriously, it may lead to misunderstandings.

There is a saying on the internet that goes, "Rogues are not frightening; what is truly frightening is a rogue with culture. If he aspires to be a cultured dandy, his ideal is to earn endless wealth, take several wives and concubines, and live a carefree life, waiting for death while indulging in pleasure.

"Xiao Hong, come here." Shen Mo beckoned to the maid Xiao Hong, who was sweeping the floor

The kitchen in Tianzhuang is located at the corner of several rows of residential houses, adjacent to a few rooms specifically designated for storing miscellaneous items. Five cooks are busy inside, preparing the ingredients for dinner

"Wait a moment." Silence nodded slightly, as a response to the five chefs. Seeing Xiao Hong about to leave, he hurriedly stopped her.

Master Liu raised an eyebrow, wondering if the sun had risen from the west or if the notoriously infamous Young Master Shen had turned over a new leaf. It is easy to change the landscape, but difficult to change one's nature; a dog cannot change its habit of eating excrement. I, for one, am curious to see how long you can maintain this facade

Silence remembered; hot pot. He wanted to make hot pot. This cold weather is the most suitable for eating hot pot. The main issue is that the cook in the village has poor culinary skills, which is truly hard to swallow for a picky eater. He could only take matters into his own hands.

Uh, wait a moment, it seems I have forgotten something important

Take me to the kitchen

Oh, tomorrow morning, Old Wei will also go to the city to buy some New Year goods. Uncle Liu Wu glanced at him and said calmly, so this kid's excuse of borrowing books is false; his true intention is to go to the city. A wastrel is ultimately still a wastrel; a dog will never change its habit of eating excrement.

He placed the book beside the pillow, got out of bed to put on his shoes, and hesitated at the door. Just as one foot crossed the threshold, he immediately pulled it back, for he did not know where the kitchen in the village was located

Is there something concerning the nephew?

Master Liu's study is quite simple, yet the desk, bookshelves, and other items are arranged neatly and cleaned thoroughly, suggesting that servants come to tidy up every day

Silence may not reveal his thoughts, and even if he were to share them, he would be reluctant to explain. After all, his ex's notorious reputation is deeply ingrained in people's minds. To clear his name and change others' perceptions of him, he can only take it slow.

Borrowing books? Liu Wuye displayed a look of surprise. He had anticipated that Shen Mo would come to find him, as the living conditions here were far inferior to those of the Shen family mansion. A young master like Shen Mo, accustomed to a life of luxury and indulgence, would surely be unable to endure it. After spending a night here, he would definitely come crying and demanding to go home. However, the situation did not unfold as he had expected.

Master Liu Wu is the chief steward of the estate, overseeing all affairs of the estate, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he holds the power over the life and death of everyone in the estate. There is no way around it; a big shot is just that formidable and powerful

He was so frustrated after only flipping to the first page that he wanted to curse. It was all ancient language, requiring a slow and careful analysis to understand the meaning of the words. It was truly exasperating. Fortunately, in another world, he could barely be considered a top student. Through his own efforts, he managed to gain admission to a prestigious university. Now, being young with a good memory, learning was not too difficult for him. Even if it was challenging, he had to learn it.

The beautiful and charming Green Willow had met with Lord Liu. Upon seeing Shen Mo, she hurriedly bowed and offered her greetings. Although she had never met Shen Mo before, she had heard about him and, judging by his attire, she knew he was the young master Shen Liu who had just arrived yesterday

It is often said that one who has thoroughly read three hundred Tang poems may not be able to compose poetry but can recite them. Similarly, his intention to memorize the "Great Wei Code" is quite akin to this notion. In the unfortunate event that he inadvertently commits an offense, it is possible that he might find a loophole to save his own life. This is the sole reason he compels himself to memorize the "Great Wei Code"

He did not doubt whether Shen Mo could understand, but rather questioned whether he had the patience to persist in reading these books to the end. Although Young Master Shen Liu was uneducated and indulged in all vices such as drinking, gambling, and debauchery, he had attended school after all. Prominent families often established private academies, where renowned tutors instructed the younger generation. Young Master Shen Liu even held the title of a scholar, although this title was obtained through a significant sum of money spent by his father.

After leaving the carpenter's house of the Zhao family, Shen Mo went to find Master Liu Zheng, Liu Wu.

"Master Wu is inside, and Lord Liu, please follow the green willow." The green willow politely led the way in front, while the young girl felt a bit puzzled. It was rumored that this Lord Liu was arrogant and overbearing, with a notorious reputation, so why was he being so courteous and humble? However, he was indeed quite handsome, which made it a pity for such a good appearance.

The laws of the Great Wei, dictionaries, and the cultural geography of the Canglong Continent. "Silently," he replied. He was not speaking carelessly; rather, he had thought it through on the way here. Arriving at this unfamiliar ancient continent, without a clear understanding of its cultural geography and laws, one could commit an offense and not even realize it until it was too late.

"Does the young master have any matters to attend to?" Xiao Hong asked in surprise

In a remote and impoverished area, devoid of friends and entertainment programs, he mostly spent his time reading books. Every time he went out, he would buy some books to read, gradually filling several rows of bookshelves.