Chapter 15 Brotherhood, Seeking a Peace Charm (Please continue reading)
The second son, Wang Chun, and the third son, Zhuo Yilie, were both classified as Ding-class guards, and their salaries were both around two hundred coins.
The base salary was 150 coins, plus a full attendance bonus of several tens of coins.
"It's Jiang Yun!"
Suddenly, a commotion arose from the crowd. Zhao Han looked around and saw a tall woman approaching in the distance.
The woman had delicate features, a haughty air about her, and her long hair was tied in a high ponytail. When her gaze swept over Li Xian and the other servants, she let out a faint "humph" through her nose, revealing her arrogance.
Who is Jiang Yun?
Watching Jiang Yun leave, Li Xian asked.
Zhao Han explained, "She is a second-class guard. This woman looks down on men. Her Jade-Panning Leg Technique is extremely powerful."
Fourth brother, if you see him again, you'd better stay far away. It's best not to provoke him.
Wang Chun added, "I've heard that she has quite a background and is related to Qiuyue, Madam Zhuang's personal maid."
"Second brother, third brother, fourth brother, let's go over and listen. Let's see how much salary this woman is raising."
Zhao Han couldn't hide his curiosity.
Li Xian didn't care about the matter, but he went along with them and returned the way he came, eavesdropping outside the accounting office.
"Jiang Yun, a second-class menial worker, receives a monthly salary of six hundred copper coins, plus one bear blood pill."
"There is even bear blood pill this month, thank you for your generous gift, sir."
"If you want to thank someone, then thank Madam. The entire estate, from top to bottom, belongs to Madam, including you and me."
The sound of two people talking could be heard from inside the accounting office.
Li Xian clicked his tongue in amazement.
He only received 525 coins for selling himself into servitude. That wasn't even enough to cover the other party's monthly salary.
"Boss, what is that Bear Blood Pill?" Li Xian asked.
"Bear Blood Pill...that's a real treasure." Zhao Han smacked his lips and said enviously, "It's a precious pill that can increase strength. Even if we practice hard every day, we might not be able to match the effect of just one of these pills."
Wang Chun said, "Boss, if you work hard, you can also become a second-class guard. Maybe then you'll have a chance to taste the Bear Blood Pill."
“That’s right. Even if a Class B guard doesn’t get Bear Blood Pills, they’re guaranteed to get some Deer Blood Pills every month,” Zhuo Yilie chimed in.
"Difficult, difficult, difficult!" Zhao Han sighed.
However, a glint flashed in his eyes. He truly coveted the position of a second-class guard.
If there is an opportunity.
It's not impossible to take a chance.
After receiving their wages, on their way back, Zhao Han and the other two had no patrol duties today, and it was a rare occasion for them to all get together.
Li Xian voiced the question that had been lingering in his mind: "We're in the village; even if we raise funds, where should we spend them?"
"You can go to the Myriad Pills Pavilion to exchange for pills. The effect of one pill is equivalent to several days' worth of food."
"You need to know that the most important thing in martial arts is not training, but eating. If you eat well, your physique and strength will keep up, and you will be able to achieve better results in martial arts."
Zhao Han smiled sarcastically, "Of course, you can take leave and go to nearby Qingning County for a trip. There are plenty of places to spend money there. Just come back on time."
Li Xian's heart skipped a beat: "How do I ask for leave?"
"Just tell Commander Pang. What's wrong, Fourth Brother? Want to go out for a stroll?" Zhao Han nudged Li Xian with his elbow, his expression teasing.
Li Xian nodded: "Indeed."
"Alright, the four of us brothers have nothing to do today, so why don't we all take the day off and go to Qingning County?"
"I've been practicing martial arts for too long, I should find someone to vent my anger. Otherwise I'll burn myself out, hahaha."
Zhao Han spoke with great enthusiasm. Wang Chun and Zhuo Yilie readily agreed, took the money raised, and looked forward to going out and having a good time.
Li Xian smiled, but what she was thinking wasn't venting her anger, but rather that she hadn't seen her younger brother in a long time.
With exams approaching, there's no need to overwork yourself.
...
Zhao Han was very familiar with the process of requesting leave and quickly and efficiently completed the procedures.
The four of them left the village and followed the mountain road into Qingning County.
"I've heard that there are several wealthy lords in this county."
"By the way, if there's a wealthy young lady in this county who takes a liking to you and is willing to spend real money to buy your freedom, would you be willing?"
Lao Sanzhu Yi Lie suddenly had a brilliant idea.
"Whether I'm willing or not..." Zhao Han laughed, "It depends on how beautiful the young lady is. If she's as beautiful as a fairy, I'll naturally be more than willing."
"If it's too ugly, then forget it."
"Boss, if she weren't ugly, she wouldn't have fallen for us four brothers."
"Oh, so you're willing, second brother?"
"Grit your teeth and bear it. Don't mess with money."
"Once I, Wang Chun, am rich and successful, I'll generously give each of us four brothers a mansion and a few beautiful women to keep."
"As for me, I can only offer myself to the demon. If I don't go to hell, who will?"
"Second brother... I never expected you to have such a broad mind."
The four walked side by side, chatting about everything under the sun, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
As Li Xian passed by an alley, he said, "Eldest brother, second brother, third brother, you go ahead. I won't go to the brothel."
"Fourth brother, you..." Zhao Han asked in surprise.
“My younger brother lives alone at home and rarely comes out, so I have to go see him,” Li Xian said with a smile.
"Alright then." Zhao Han waved his hand, not saying much more. This fourth brother always kept to himself.
It was nearly noon, and thinking of her younger brother, Li Xian quickened her pace.
His younger brother was sensible, intelligent, and simple-minded from a young age. After their father committed suicide, Li Xian, as the eldest brother, took on the responsibility of caring for his younger brother.
Brotherhood is deeper than anything else.
Leaking Bottle Alley.
In front of the dilapidated thatched hut, Li Xian called out loudly, "Brother, brother!"
After calling out three times, a surprised voice came from inside the house, "Brother, is that you, brother?"
A thin figure rushed out, wearing the tattered linen clothes left by his father.
Her small body couldn't support the large garment, and she was disheveled, but her eyes were very bright.
The moment Li Xiaofan saw Li Xian, his eyes welled up with tears, and he ran over to hug his brother tightly. Li Xian was also heartbroken.
His younger brother was still very young, and in this chaotic world where people ate each other, he was all alone in a thatched hut.
Li Xian was worried that his clothes would be stolen, his coins would be stolen, and he would be bullied. When he returned this time and saw that his younger brother was alright, he was finally relieved.
"Peace and safety, that's wonderful, wonderful," Li Xian exclaimed.
"Brother, you've become so much more handsome!" Li Xiaofan exclaimed admiringly, his eyes sparkling.
"Of course, your brother is no ordinary person," Li Xian laughed. "Once your brother has money, we won't have to be bullied anymore."
“Brother, I know you’ll suffer a lot as a handyman. I… I got a lucky charm for you, take it with you.” Li Xiaofan took out a triangular yellow charm.
"You went to the Niangniang Temple?" Li Xian was taken aback. "That's more than 20 li away from here."
"I'm going to buy books, and I'll ask for some talismans on the way," Li Xiaofan said with a smile.
"Good lad, you're still a long way from fooling your brother." Li Xian gently tapped Li Xiaofan's head, his tiger eyes slightly moist.
“Brother, I’m not stupid. In this world, it’s just the two of us who depend on each other for survival. You’ve joined Yihe Village. I heard recently that many of the servants in the village have died from overwork.”
"I'm really worried and can't sleep. The only thing I can do is ask for a peace charm for you."
Li Xiaofan said.
“Your brother is a guard now, he doesn’t have to suffer like a servant anymore.” Li Xian gently stroked Li Xiaofan’s head and said, “Don’t do such foolish things again.”
"Hehe, maybe the amulet worked." Li Xiaofan grinned.
A resolute glint flashed in his eyes: "I will not let my brother down this winter exam!"
(End of this chapter)
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