Chapter 78 Finding Money

"Brother Lin, I haven't seen you for more than half a month. Come on, let's go have some fun. I heard that a new girl from the south has arrived at the brothel. She's incredibly beautiful."

Today, having finally gotten off duty, Officer Li came specifically to see Lin Anyuan.

Unexpectedly, he was actually there, and he dragged people along to find some fun. Good brothers should share the good times together.

Lin Anyuan declined, saying, "Brother Li, I won't go. I promised my wife I'd go home for dinner."

"We men are just having some fun. Girls from the south are different from those here. So... does my sister-in-law turn out to be a shrew?"

Officer Li winked and made faces.

Lin Anyuan straightened his sleeves, a smile on his face, "She's not that much of a tigress. If she found out, she'd definitely cry and make a scene."

Officer Li was momentarily stunned by that smile, but decided to pass.

It's hard to say who will be at a disadvantage and who will benefit when someone as handsome as Lin Anyuan dates a girl from a brothel.

Lin Anyuan saw Officer Li off and was about to turn back.

"My benefactor, are you already married?"

The ceramic artist, huddled in the corner against the wall with sleeves that were a bit too long, eagerly opened his mouth.

He was still wearing Lin Anyuan's old clothes.

"What are you doing here?" Lin Anyuan asked with a strange expression.

Whether he gets married or not is none of anyone else's business. Is this kid squatting here begging again?

"My benefactor, I passed the exam! I've come to repay your kindness!" Tao Chuang stood up excitedly.

Lin Anyuan nodded, "How can I repay you? You have money now?"

No, no.

No sooner had he finished speaking than his stomach growled at an inopportune moment.

Tao Chuang blushed completely; he hadn't eaten or drunk anything all day.

"Then why are you talking nonsense!" Lin Anyuan turned and walked away.

Seeing this, Tao Chuang hurriedly followed, "My benefactor, may I go home with you?"

"cannot."

Why would he bring a grown man home? Is he crazy?

Tao Chuang stared at him expectantly.

That look gave Lin Anyuan a headache. "Go wait on the west side first, I'll find you a place to stay."

"Thank you so much, my benefactor. Thank you so much, my benefactor."

My surname is Lin.

"Lin Engong!"

Lin Anyuan was too lazy to pay attention to him. He was obviously not very bright, and his academic degree was probably questionable.

A moment later.

Lin Anyuan bowed to the coughing old man and said, "Father-in-law, I have made friends with a scholar who is penniless and has nowhere to go. Could he stay in the courtyard where you used to live?"

After they moved out, the west courtyard was empty, and the old man tossed him a key.

"Thank you, father-in-law."

The old man coughed and turned away, holding the book.

When Lin Anyuan came out of the house, he saw Er Ya chattering away, pestering Ye Wan in the courtyard.

"Mother, I heard from people outside that the son of the Liu family, a wealthy family in the prefectural city, came in first place in the provincial examination. Shall we go and see him?"

"You want to pick up money, don't you?" Ye Wan knew what she was thinking even without her noticing.

Liu Wenshu came first in the provincial examination, and the Liu family set off countless strings of firecrackers, scattering copper coins out in waves.

Er Ya smiled shyly, "Hehe, Mom, come on, come on, San Ya wants to go too."

"Mother, go ahead."

Ye Wan, unable to resist being pestered any longer, nodded, "Okay, okay, let's go, our whole family will go."

Looking up, I saw Lin Anyuan. "Lin Anyuan, are you coming?"

Lin Anyuan was in a great mood today, speaking with a smile. "I won't be going. I'm going back to the village today. The village chief sent someone to tell me this."

Ye Wan nodded, not daring to look any longer, "Okay, then be careful."

Seeing that she was avoiding his gaze, Lin Anyuan touched his face.

Does it mean that it doesn't look good after being deliberately painted?

Ye Wan didn't know what Lin Anyuan was thinking, but she felt that this person seemed to have stopped being sarcastic.

Aunt Cai and the old man with the cough didn't go, nor did Daya. Ye Wan took Er Ya and San Ya out.

We arrived in the prefectural city.

Er Ya excitedly said, "Mom, let's go to the Liu family's gate first. Maybe we'll get lucky and find some money. Then we'll go to the market."

Now that I have money, I can buy things.

Ye Wan didn't want to spoil the fun, so she let her have her way.

She thought to herself that she might run into Young Master Liu. Surely he wouldn't go back on his word about the hundred taels of silver? If not silver, something as a thank-you gift would be fine too.

...

...

The Liu family.

"Father, aren't you happy that I passed the imperial examination?" Liu Wenshu asked, looking at the wealthy Liu in front of him.

Master Liu was only forty years old and had a mustache. He had just returned from outside some time ago after his mother had been ill.

He smiled gently. "No, there is nothing wrong. There is a grand banquet being held in the manor today. I am happy for you."

"You must be exhausted these past few days, go back and rest."

After saying this, Master Liu left.

Seeing that the young master was unhappy, Yantai spoke softly, "Young master, the master is probably away from home all year round, which is why he is so happy to see you that he doesn't know what to say."

Liu Wenshu scoffed, "Others might try to fool me with these words, but you're trying to fool me too? We're both sons, but how did your father treat you?"

The inkstone fell silent.

If he could be as successful as the young master, achieving first place in the provincial examination, his father would be so happy he'd pick him up and spin him around.

Liu Wenshu gave a mocking laugh, "Fine, it's always been like this since I was a child. How's the person I asked you to investigate?"

Yan Tai lowered his head. "Young master, several people went to the kitchen that day, but I really can't find any clues."

Who on earth wanted to harm the young master by poisoning the cooling soup?

If it weren't for meeting Lady Ye that day, the young master might not have even passed the provincial examination, and his life might have been in danger. But the young master didn't even tell his master.

"Since they want to harm me, they'll show their true colors sooner or later. There's no rush."

Liu Wenshu didn't react much; if someone dared to do something at the academy, it wouldn't be so easy to find out.

"Young master, this servant is here to serve you."

When Xing'er saw the young master return, she shyly and timidly went to take off Liu Wenshu's outer robe.

"go out."

Liu Wenshu found it annoying to see her and another maidservant. They would always come up to him for no reason, and their fragrance was so strong it was suffocating.

"Young Master~"

"Get out!"

Liu Wenshu's face turned cold, and Xing'er, who was about to stay and serve him, hurriedly ran away with tears in her eyes.

Liu Wenshu took off his clothes and soaked in the bathtub. He closed his eyes, but the image that appeared in his mind was Ye Wan's slightly dark face.

It's embarrassing. I feel embarrassed just thinking about it.

Suddenly, Liu Wenshu opened his eyes and stood up from the bathtub.

"Young master, is there anything you need?"

Hearing the commotion, Yantai outside hurriedly spoke up. Since the young master didn't allow anyone to serve him personally while he was bathing, he could only wait outside the door.

"Madam Ye saved me, did you pay me?"

"Huh? I don't think so." Yantai's voice came from outside the door.

"What do you mean 'seems like'! You hurry up and find someone, give them the money. Do you know that your young master hates owing people the most?"

It's already embarrassing enough. Does Madam Ye think he's a person who doesn't keep his word?

Liu Wenshu jumped out in a flash.