Chapter 144: The Hidden Old Man Wang
Old Man Wang wasn't surprised. He narrowed his eyes, thought for a moment, and said, "What a coincidence! I'm planning a long trip, so I've stocked up on some self-defense gear. I can prepare poison, of course, and an acquaintance in the city has also provided me with some inconspicuous weapons. Since you want these, I might as well give them to your family first."
Old Master Tai was ecstatic, but he still asked first, "Old brother, will it be dangerous for you to go out? If these things are rare, I'll give them to you. Our family can find another way."
Old Man Wang felt relieved after hearing this. He had to say that the Tai family was truly down-to-earth and kind.
Not only did he not see the profit, he was even concerned about his safety.
He quickly waved his hand and replied, "It's okay. I can leave a few days later. It won't delay anything. My acquaintance has a strange temper. Even if I introduce you, he may not help."
After saying that, he fished out an iron plate the size of a child's palm from his bosom and handed it to the old man. "Find someone reliable to go to the shop at the end of Blacksmith Alley in the north of the city and say they're looking for Old Wang's things. Also, have him…"
After that, he paused and asked, "How many people are there in your family?"
The old man understood and replied, "Including me, there are eight of us, young and old, as well as Zhuzhu's mother and second aunt, plus Chunhong who takes care of Zhuzhu."
Old Man Wang thought for a moment and said, "Then add nine daggers and two hairpins."
Mr. Tai suppressed his excitement and thanked him again.
The Wei Dynasty had strict control over weapons, and even searches were required before entering the cities of the southern prefectures.
Because they were in the north close to the border, they had to guard against infiltration by foreign enemies, and the people there were also quite tough, so the management was a little more relaxed. At least if ordinary people wanted to buy an axe or a hatchet, they only had to report to the village chief and send it to the government office for filing.
But don't even think about using a dagger or any other long or short knife.
Unless you have special channels, like Old Man Wang, and can directly contact a blacksmith, who is also willing to take the risk to help...
Immediately, the old man called his two sons, gave them some instructions, and asked them to find Tai Jisheng and Tai Jicai to go into the city together, use the excuse of buying cashmere, and then hide the weapons in it and bring them back.
Although there was no news about Tai Jiye at home and I didn't know whether the cashmere products were selling well, everyone liked his cashmere clothes.
Now that the weather is getting warmer and the price of cashmere is low, you can stock up on some and knit some when you have nothing to do. You can wear it in autumn.
Tai Jizu and his brothers did not dare to delay and immediately harnessed the big black horse and set off.
The big black horse is lazy and sneezes and doesn't want to move.
Tai Jizu spoiled his "child" and picked a handful of fresh Chinese cabbage from the vegetable garden and coaxed the big black horse to eat it before finally setting off.
Banxianer had been idle all morning, so he came out yawning and stood under the eaves to listen to the noise. He couldn't help but laugh along...
At lunch, Liu Dongniang steamed buns and cooked Chinese cabbage and meatball soup. Of course, there were fewer meatballs and more cabbage and soup.
But the fresh taste of the new spring vegetables, paired with the soft steamed buns, still made everyone's stomachs full.
Before eating, Tai Yonglu and Tai Yongyue went into the house to see their second brother, and then gave the meatballs in their bowls to Old Man Wang as a thank you for curing their brother.
Then after dinner, they carried the wooden barrels and ran away again.
Needless to say, the two of them wanted to catch fish and make soup to nourish their brother.
In fact, they didn't know at all that fish is an irritant and people with bone injuries like Tai Yongning shouldn't eat too much.
But no one, including the old man, stopped him. It was a good thing that the younger brother knew how to care for and feel sorry for his older brother.
As for Zhuzhu, she always ate lunch sitting next to her brother.
Whenever her brother ate a meatball, she would clap her hands and praise him non-stop, treating him like a little kid like her.
Tai Yongning was indeed in great pain and had no appetite at all, but his sister fed him and was eagerly waiting for him to eat, so he had to open his mouth no matter what.
In this way, he finally ate half a bowl of soup and half a steamed bun, which made Yang Lihua very happy and she also started to eat and drink.
In the evening, Tai Jizu and others finally returned.
Old Master Tai invited Tai Jisheng and Tai Jicai to dinner, but both of them refused and wanted to go home.
After all, I have been walking for a whole day, and there are elderly people and children at home.
Liu Dongniang quickly gave each of them two steamed buns left over from lunch, and the two of them went back happily.
After dinner, after clearing the table, the old man couldn't wait to go into Old Man Wang's room.
Old man Wang opened the box that Tai Jizu had taken back, took out a few daggers, shook them, scratched them on the table, and nodded with satisfaction.
"Not bad, that guy's skills haven't been lost!"
After saying that, he gave the dagger to the old man and unscrewed the other two copper hairpins, which turned out to be hollow inside.
The most eye-catching thing is a square box, which is filled with thirty darts, with sharp diamond-shaped heads and red ribbons as tails. It looks like a good thing.
Old man Wang wanted to show off, so he picked up a dart and threw it out.
With a ding, a fly was nailed to the farthest window.
Wow!
Old Master Tai was surprised and couldn't help but give a thumbs up, "Brother, you are really capable."
Old Man Wang replied proudly, "I've been out all year long without any self-defense skills, so I've been bullied to death. Even when I'm collecting herbs in the mountains, I often encounter bandits! It's a pity that I can beat the bandits but can't find good herbs!"
He became annoyed when this was mentioned and quickly got back to the topic.
He stood up, opened the medicine chest, and took out a box containing twenty shiny little balls.
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