Chapter Nine, Head of the Household! Strange things have happened!

However, Old Master Li kills without batting an eye, and they are also afraid, not daring to disturb him

I am asking where you learned those things, just to open a prescription and dispense medicine

Li Fude remarked with curiosity, "From what you are saying, it seems you have made some money."

Quickly tidy up the mess in the room, and upon going to the yard, discover that there are also some items in the yard, but not as many as in the room

Hmm

In the night, gradually only the sounds of chickens crowing and dogs barking can be heard, the stars are shrouded in the sky, and the night watchman announces the time.

The uncle and nephew get along well in the summer, but in the winter, they have to sleep close together. Given that their ages are not far apart, they are even closer.

Li Dandao began to speak: "Have you heard of the South China Old Immortal, Huang Shigong, Wang Ziqiao, and Tang Gongfang?"

These secret medicines do have some sales, but the channels are confidential. Generally, Li Dandao trades with peddlers who carry goods on their shoulders, and they are the ones who procure this.

Since I have already said it, I will definitely deliver it to my father tomorrow. I have let him down today, so I will make it up to him tomorrow to make myself appear more reasonable, and then his heart will soften.

Seven pieces of salted meat, along with some cotton and mixed grains

In addition to this, there are some other sources of income, such as using the saltpeter from the shop to make refreshing sour plum soup during the summer. When working hard in the fields, a bowl of this cooling drink can be enjoyed for just one coin.

Li Fucheng realized that Li Dandao was trying to deceive him, but he also lost his curiosity about the matter

Ya Ya and her mother sleep with their father, while grandfather sleeps alone in a room

Li Dandao exclaimed, "There is meat! Then let's eat!"

Li Qishi picked up a piece of salted meat and held it in front of Li Fucheng's nose

Sometimes, in order to sell goods, they also sell some toys and perform puppet shows

"You have done this matter incorrectly," Li Fude said, "You have embarrassed your elder brother too much; you are still his son."

In the dim light, Li Fude tucked Li Dan Dao's feet into his inner clothing to keep them warm

There are many ways to make money, but they all involve small amounts, small-scale businesses

So we first brought some rice and grains

Li Dan sells pills, claiming that they enhance male potency. Each pill costs fifty wen, and there are always buyers.

The old man spat out a mouthful of phlegm, clearly in disbelief

Tsk tsk! Li Fude said: "You are quite clever, as if you have thoroughly pondered over human nature like Han Feizi."

The Mouse King, possessing some degree of wisdom, discerned that among the Li family, only the elder Mr. Li could manage their wealth. However, at present, both of his sons are squanderers.

"I write articles, use a lot of paper, and practice calligraphy with many pens. If I receive a monthly subsidy of 300 wen, it would be much better than the previous financial strain," Li Fude said. "But where does your money come from?"

Li Dandao nodded and said: "Aside from what my father took, I have saved over 500 wen. During my free time, I use some of it to improve the meals for Yaya and myself. Otherwise, it would be even more. If I take it out, it would just turn into medicinal materials, which cannot be sold, and then it would go moldy and rot"

Father, what is going on? Li Qishi was worried that Li Dan Dao had been enchanted by a monster

You still have over 500 wen!" Li Fude exclaimed, "You are much richer than I am!"

At that moment, from a hidden mouse hole in the Li family, several fist-sized mice emerged, carrying shelled grains, salted cured meat, and clusters of cotton. It was only upon hearing the old gentleman cough that these mice hurriedly fled.

Why is it that the immortal sends dreams, but not the monsters giving birth?

However, seeing the appearance of his son and daughter-in-law, he was already convinced to some extent. Old Master Li said: "He hasn't become an immortal yet! He spends his days pulling several pounds of arrows with books, can't you see that? Just do what you need to do."

Moreover, the King of the Mice believes that whether it is to repay kindness or seek revenge, one should not do bad things with good intentions, nor should one do good things with bad intentions. After all, having spent a considerable amount of time with humans, he has gained a certain level of wisdom. He decides to adopt a long-term approach, assisting the Li family slightly whenever they are in difficulty, until the debts of gratitude are repaid. It is preferable to wait until the old master Li has passed away and the Li family begins to decline.

Li Fucheng smacked his lips and said, "What could possibly be the matter"

It's nothing, the child saved a big rat, and the little rats have brought food. We should keep it well. The salted meat will be reserved for the tribute, the cotton will be kept to make a coat for Fude, as he will go to the capital for the examination next spring and will need warmth. The rice should be saved for our own consumption and planting. Be sure to wash it clean, as we must avoid any contamination from the rat's nest.

Li Dandao and Li Fude were sleeping in the same room. Li Fude was reading a book, and Li Dandao glanced over; it was the Mencius.

Li Fucheng felt somewhat bewildered, while Li Qishi began to chant a spell: "Heavenly Lord, bless us, Heavenly Lord, bless us"

What other figures were precocious, able to recognize characters at the age of 4, compose poetry at 8, and write treatises by the age of 12 or 13, gaining fame throughout the world? What is this nonsense you are presenting? Can your grandfather not see clearly?

Li Dandao chuckled and said, "I must help my father with the medicinal herbs he cannot sell!"

Li Dan thought to himself: "Isn't this mouse too stingy? Why hasn't it sent any gold or silver?"

Li Dandao asked: "What did you send?"

There are not many quilts at home, and what we sleep on is not cotton batting, but rather reed fluff mixed with straw, which is hard and uncomfortable, provides little warmth, and tends to mold when it is damp

Li Dandao said: "They are all ancient immortals. I was entrusted with a dream, but you must not let this information leak out. Otherwise, if the emperor inquires about my immortality technique, it could cost me my head"

Go to bed early! Don't we still have to go to the pharmacy tomorrow?

Upon lighting the lamp, I saw cotton scattered in clusters, appearing to weigh several pounds. There were seven or eight pieces of salted meat, along with a variety of grains piled together, seemingly amounting to one or two dou. Although it was not much, it was precisely what the old Li family was in need of.

After the rooster crowed, Li Qishi got up to start the fire and prepare the meal, and went to the riverbank to wash clothes. While it was still not fully light, she suddenly felt something hard underfoot. She quickly lit a lamp and was immediately startled: "Master! Something strange has happened!"

The itinerant peddler, who engages in the trade of carrying burdens, has been rumored to be a trafficker of children, but in reality, he merely deals in needles, threads, buttons, and candies. He may smuggle some illicit salt, but it is all processed into hard salt cloth or salted fish

not very interested

Li Dandao said: "I have to make it clear that I also need money to spend. Subsidizing the household is one thing, but if you say you will help me keep it and then just take it away, how can I be interested in making money? Moreover, the household subsidy is a pretense; my father will probably use it for the shop. Our family will still live as we always have, and it's difficult to even have meat once a month."

Li Dan fell into a daze and eventually fell asleep

After everything was tidied up, Li Fucheng finally called Li Dandao: "What have you been up to every day? Why are there still mice coming to deliver things?"

However, it is unknown that a person's fate and fortune can only bear a certain amount of wealth, as having too much may lead to loss, while having too little may result in compensation

The old gentleman, being advanced in age, rises early and comes over to say: "Do not panic, this is a rat coming to repay its kindness, a blessing brought by the child. In the coming days, do not kill the rats you see."

Li Dandao said to Li Fucheng: "Do you need money? From now on, I will support you with three hundred wen each month. After you pass the examination and achieve success, you must repay me one by one, along with interest."

Li Fucheng's eyes widened suddenly "Cured meat!"