We should at least give them one or two taels of silver.
Just as Song Lao Er was about to step forward, he was stopped by a hand. When he saw that it was Song Ruier, Song Lao Er frowned.
"What's wrong? You brat, don't delay my money-making."
"Father, don't go. There are so many villagers to testify, and it's the government officials who are here. If we are exposed, it will be seen that our family is trying to deceive the government, and they might take you away."
Upon hearing this, Song Lao Er hesitated.
Seeing his expression, Boss Song snorted coldly: "What are you afraid of? So many people are working on the road. Do you think we've seen every single face? Look at all that silver in that box. We can't even give it all away. Only a fool would refuse it."
"Uncle, if you have the guts, go ahead. Even if we don't, we'll see." This was the first time Song Ruier had ever spoken out against an elder of the Song family.
Old Song slapped him on the head.
"Oh ho, you've only been to school for a few days and you've already become so arrogant. It's settled then, the second branch of the family won't be allowed to enjoy the money I receive."
“Yes, we don’t want to,” Song Ruier answered before Song Lao Er could reply.
Song Lao Er suddenly became anxious. He had gotten a tael or two for free, and he would definitely have to eat meat for a few meals to celebrate. He didn't want to end up with nothing at all.
"I'll go." He shoved Song Ruier away forcefully.
That brat, I'll deal with him when we get back. He'll definitely go hungry for a couple of meals.
"Get out of my way! I'm your older brother! How dare you try to take it from me? You have no respect for your elders!" The eldest brother, Song, rushed forward, only thinking about getting the silver so that he could enjoy it all by himself.
At that time, at most Old Mrs. Shen will get a few pieces of meat, while the second wife will just have to watch helplessly from the sidelines.
Thinking of this situation, he felt a surge of pleasure.
"Brother, I was originally going to go, so please don't trouble yourself with this."
Song Lao Er and Song Lao Da argued and pushed each other, eventually coming to blows. They exchanged punches and kicks, their faces flushed, neither willing to back down.
When the villagers saw them fighting, they all gave them some space.
Everyone was surprised. What were the two brothers fighting about? Although the Song family had many strange behaviors, this was the first time they had ever seen the two brothers fighting.
This is open infighting.
The officials' faces immediately darkened. They had come to deliver a monument of merit and a reward, and these two villagers actually fought in front of them. They really didn't take them seriously.
"Hey, what are you doing? Stop! Stop!" the head officer immediately shouted.
The two men were so engrossed in their fight that they kept shouting, "It's all my doing!" and refused to listen to the officer's words.
Finally, two soldiers stepped forward and forcibly separated them.
Both were panting heavily, their bodies covered in bruises, glaring at each other defiantly. If they hadn't been held back tightly, they would have charged at each other again.
"What's going on, you two? Why are you fighting?"
“Sir, I wanted to tell you that we also reached the road, but we didn’t get our names recorded. We were gone for a day or two, and the villagers didn’t see us,” Song Lao Er said quickly, glancing smugly at Song Lao Da.
He was prepared and punched Boss Song in the mouth, making Boss Song unable to speak from the pain.
Why argue with him? He'll be the one to say that the credit ultimately belongs to him.
Song Lao Da tried to speak, but blood gushed out as soon as he opened his mouth. He touched it and found that one of his teeth had been knocked out by Song Lao Er.
When the villagers heard this, they realized that this was what they were arguing about. It was ridiculous. They hadn't even seen a trace of the Song family for a day. They were already basking in the glory of the village of righteous men, and now they wanted money too.
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