Chapter 10, please accept my condolences

Tang Yi hurriedly pleaded for mercy, saying: "Father, please consider this, your child can come up with any idea and easily obtain silver out of thin air, what else is there to fear?"

Clearly, there are three; I did not see the other two

I ask you, did you change the sign a while ago and trick Wang Sancai? Also, did you assist Manager Zhu in securing new business?

You take a look, is it not five

Seeing that Tang Yi did not respond, the young man immediately smiled with pride and said, "No need to rush, take your time to think. My grandfather tested me like this back in the day; he took three days to figure it out. My grandfather even said I was clever enough to be the top scholar!"

Scholar Tang furrowed his brows and said, "Yi'er, I think we should change the table. By the way, the chairs should be replaced as well, and the bed is too small and uncomfortable; it should be changed to one made of golden silk nanmu..."

Hearing is but a falsehood, while seeing is believing

Tang Yizheng was sipping the fragrant and rich bone broth, and upon seeing the appearance of the other party, he frowned slightly

Father, can you please spare me?" Tang Yi said angrily, with red eyes

Haha! This fellow jumped three feet high with joy, dancing and waving his hands and feet, you can't imagine how proud he was. Shaking his head and nodding, he said: "Foolish, really too foolish, it seems that I am the smartest person in Liuhe Fort, no, I mean the smartest person in Taicang Prefecture!"

Scholar Tang nodded in agreement: "Yi'er has good insight, and I think the same way. When we first came to Liuhe Fort, it was because we wanted to save on expenses, but now it seems that I was shortsighted. Tomorrow, I will return to Taicang to find a suitable house. Once we are settled, I will look for a job that earns money. You just need to focus on your studies, and I will support you. The future of the Tang family depends on you!"

He is eating, and at the table opposite sits a young man in his twenties, dressed in casual attire, wearing a cap, with a piece of dog skin plaster stuck to his temple for an unknown duration, and a short knife placed beside him.

Tang Yi's eyes darted around and he happened to see the innkeeper over there simmering soup, an idea struck him

Indeed, do you have any advice?

As the saying goes, when the poor come into money, it is like being wound up. After the celebration banquet, that night, Tang Xiucai suddenly found himself unable to sleep, as if a little mouse were incessantly scratching at his heart, leaving him restless. He kept stealing glances at the cabinet, fearing that the silver would vanish into thin air.

Indeed, this means you are the smartest person in Liuhebao

Tang Yi, this is really speechless. Whether I am smart or not has nothing to do with you, and it is not up to you to test me

Tang Yi shook his head like a rattle drum, expressing his confusion

It was quite good living there before, and Tang Yi also knows that my father comes from an official family. Until the age of twenty, he didn't even know what it meant to be short of money. Indeed, these years have been tough on him; let him endure the hardships!

Puh, Tang Yi almost spat it out, what on earth is this, before he could discern, the other party muttered to himself: "What is that saying again, hearing is one thing, seeing is another..."

Although the regulations are in place, who among the common people would carry weapons around without reason? Such individuals are mostly thugs and hired hands, while ordinary people tend to keep their distance.

Click!

"How can it not be so? Only after losing do we realize what is precious!" Tang Xiucai said mysteriously, "Yier, this is our family's fortune and lives. I plan to dig a pit to bury it, to use it for your future marriage..."

Xu San, you little rascal, dare to damage my table, just wait until I teach you a lesson!

Tang Yi had no interest whatsoever in such childish tricks. Yet this little brat, holding the knife handle, clearly refused to let him leave without an answer.

Alright!

Just this

The prohibition of civilian weapons reflects a cowardly attitude of the barbarians. During the Ming Dynasty, common people were allowed to carry weapons such as swords and knives. However, armor and banners were not permitted; if discovered, one would be treated as a rebel.

"You little brat, do you dare to mock your father? You are asking for a beating!" Scholar Tang shouted angrily, pretending to strike.

With a single stroke, the tabletop cracked with a sound, and the dishes and chopsticks on it clattered and fell to the ground.

Haha! It really is you, kid! This guy suddenly became energized, rolled up his sleeves, making Tang Yi feel a bit uneasy inside

A glutton is just a glutton; in any case, the priority is to fill the stomach. Tang Yi tossed aside his chopsticks, the steaming noodles were hot to the mouth and heart, and before long, beads of sweat began to form on his forehead

Tang Yi suddenly laughed and said, "How about this: you take a chop, and if it turns out as you said, I will believe you."

Of course, who made you so capable

Now I can rest assured, but with my head resting on the hard ingot, the back of my head is aching, and this is not a long-term solution

Alright, would you consider changing to another house

Yier, why does it feel a bit like the exhilaration of a spring breeze and the swift gallop of a horse!

Why are you so foolish! This kid is so anxious that he is scratching his ears and cheeks, yet he does not know how to explain https://www.hetushu.com.com

Indeed. Tang Xiucai said, "To be honest, this bamboo building is truly not a place for people to stay."

After speaking, her heart was in her throat; she was clearly testing him, and Tang Yi understood this well. Now that he had money, he was even less inclined to argue with the inner steward.

Tang Yi also lost interest and had no choice but to go to the Zhu family's noodle shop to eat a bowl of noodles to satisfy his hunger

Yier, what do you think we should do next? Father will follow your lead

Hehe, if one of the four corners is cut off, naturally only three will remain, who can be troubled by that

Tang Yi blinked his eyes and deliberately said in anger, "Hey, four minus one equals three, something that even a child knows. On what basis do you say it wrong? If you don't provide a reason, I won't accept it!"

Decisively, he sat up abruptly, draped himself in his clothes, and walked outside

Ah, truly!" Tang Yi feigned surprise but could not help but laugh as he said, "Benefactor, please accept my condolences...

Tang Yi flipped his eyelids and smiled, saying: "Shouldn't we also write 'There are no two hundred taels of silver here'?"

Father, in fact, I have long considered this; we should return to Taicang Prefecture. Two hundred taels is enough to purchase a small courtyard. Renting a house is not a viable solution. I am thinking of studying at a private school for a few years. All pursuits are inferior, only studying is exalted. If one wishes to stand out, one must follow the path of the imperial examination.

I knew you would not accept it

Tang Xiucai, feeling embarrassed, smiled awkwardly and said, "You haven't slept yet? Are you unable to sleep as well?"

"Listen here, it's this table." This fellow completely disregarded Tang Yi and continued speaking to himself, "It's this table, it has a total of four corners, right? If I cut down one corner with a single stroke, how many corners are left?"

Do you really listen to me

The innkeeper smiled and agreed, as if flowers had bloomed on his face. Before long, a large bowl of noodles was served. In his excitement, he ended up adding four poached eggs, which made Tang Yi feel quite embarrassed, as he had turned into a glutton himself

It should be, right

Friend, I still want ... ...

Scholar Tang scratched his head; he was indeed afraid of poverty. However, the brat's words also made sense. He suddenly felt that he was overreacting, awkwardly placed the silver by the bedside, and sat down beside Tang Yi

I fell asleep—only to be awakened by you again!" Tang Yi said helplessly, "Father, Grandfather is at least the county magistrate; you have seen and experienced much. Two hundred taels of silver is not that significant, is it?

As Tang Xiucai walked along the road, everything he saw was pleasing to the eye, and the smile on his face never faded.

This fellow picked up a wooden knife, made a serious gesture as he drew a line on the table, and then said: "Do you see? With this cut, one corner is removed, but two corners are created, so the correct answer is five. Do you understand?"

If you could achieve the top scholar status, then that status would be rendered worthless

Aunt Zhu, you are too polite. Making money still relies on yourselves; I am merely a facilitator!" Tang Yi said with a humble smile, "If you want to express your gratitude, just bring me a bowl of noodles; I haven't eaten anything since this morning!

Tang Xiucai and Tang Yi stayed at Tianfei Palace for another two days. Without any conflicts of interest, their relationship quickly mended. Tang Xiucai prepared all the places that needed writing and also made a promise of sincerity, stating that in the future, they could simply give instructions whenever needed, and then he happily returned home

Scholar Tang became increasingly delighted as he thought more about it, resulting in his inability to sleep. It was not until the fourth watch of the night that he finally fell into a muddled sleep. The next day, he had not yet risen by noon; not to mention going to Taicang, he had even missed lunch.

Again and again, as soon as I close my eyes, it feels as if a little thief has jumped in and stolen all the money. The pancakes, turned over and over, I simply got up in the dead of night and placed them under my pillow

This fellow stared at Tang Yi for a long time, suddenly stood up, and slapped the table with a bang

It is now autumn, isn't it! Tang Yi was at a loss for words, but he did not want to disturb his father's enthusiasm. Two hundred taels of silver is no small amount; it is roughly equivalent to the annual harvest of ten farming households. The two of them calculated that they had struck it rich. With money in their pockets, they suddenly changed their demeanor. When passing by a tavern, they ordered over twenty dishes and had the waiter deliver them home. The table was too small, so they placed everything on the bed. Two hundred taels of silver is no small amount; it is roughly equivalent to the annual harvest of ten farming households. The two of them calculated that they had struck it rich. With money in their pockets, they suddenly changed their demeanor. When passing by a tavern, they ordered over twenty dishes and had the waiter deliver them home. The table was too small, so they placed everything on the bed.

"A single strike will do, that's fine. But you must admit that I am the smartest person!" This fellow is quite persistent; as he spoke, he drew out a broadsword and raised it high.

Tang Yi also understood that if he did not calm his father down, he would not be able to sleep well

Your surname is Tang, isn't it

That's right, it's this sentence, alright! Now listen carefully, I have something to ask for your help, but first, I need to test whether you are truly clever

Upon seeing Tang Yi, the innkeeper's face lit up with joy as he hurried over and said gratefully: "Young master, thanks to you, the dead ghost and the master in the temple have come to an agreement. You could provide us with a way to make money! I was also thinking that once we earn some money, I would like to give you a share!"

Before he could finish speaking, a thunderous sound startled the young man, causing him to shudder. He then saw the innkeeper pounce towards him like a fierce tiger.