Tai Yongning heard that this involved some family affairs of the Song family, so he couldn't accept it.
"Brother, I can't accept it! It's too valuable, and I didn't save you for a thank-you gift..."
"I know," Song Hui stood up and saluted, with a hint of pleading in his eyes. "Junior brother, just consider it a favor for me. Rather than letting this shop go to a bad person, I'd be more than happy to give it to you. If my mother were still alive, she would definitely be willing to give this shop to the person who saved her son's life."
Having said that, Tai Yongning had no choice but to keep the shop.
"Okay, Brother, I'll take it. If you want to take it back in the future, please let me know."
Song Hui smiled, patted his shoulder, and replied, "No, Junior Brother, I hope that this shop will prosper in your hands, so that my efforts will not be in vain."
After chatting for a few more words, Song Hui said goodbye.
Yongfeng had been in the backyard of the dim sum shop. When he saw the Song family's carriage leave, he hurried back.
"Yongning, what's wrong with this Mr. Song? Did he bully you?"
"Of course not," Tai Yongning shook his head, thought for a moment, and said, "Let's go home again. My master has something to ask of me, and I have to go home and talk to my uncle."
Yongfeng was of course very happy and immediately ran to hire a carriage...
In Taijia Village, as the sun sets, Tai Jizu leads the big black horse to the river to wash. When he comes back, the fat girl and sesame balls are on the horse's back, and they are talking and laughing, which is very lively.
Seeing another carriage coming from afar, Zhuzhu shouted, "Second brother is back!"
Sesame Ball also wagged its tail and barked, looking extremely happy.
Tai Jizu shook his head and said with a smile, "It shouldn't be. Your second brother has only been gone for a short time. How could he be back again?"
As a result, reality is very disappointing.
When the carriage came closer, Tai Yongning and Tai Yongfeng jumped off.
"Dad, we are back!" Tai Yongning shouted happily.
"Oh, why are you back again? Is there something going on in the city?" Tai Jizu was very worried. Tai Yongning quickly waved his hand and said, "No, Dad. The master heard that our family's convoy was going to the grassland and wanted to take a doctor with them. He asked me to come back and ask if it was possible."
"Okay, of course. It's a rare opportunity for your husband to entrust us with something, so we must do it no matter what!" Tai Jizu responded. Tai Yongning reached out and hugged his sister, and they walked home together.
Yang Lihua, Liu Dongniang and others were clearing the table and preparing to eat, and were surprised to see Yongning coming back.
Soon, Tai Jiye, who had been strolling with the old man in the village, also came back.
The family gathered together for dinner and talked about this matter, and Tai Jiye agreed without hesitation.
"That's a good thing. The journey into the grasslands is bound to be dangerous, so having a doctor with you is certainly more reassuring. But we have to make it clear in advance that no one can guarantee a safe journey. If anything happens, our family will not be responsible."
The old man instructed, "Mr. Wu is not an unreasonable person. Go have tea with Manager Wu tomorrow and explain the danger clearly. If the doctor is not afraid, he can accompany you. But you still have to take good care of him on the way."
"Okay, Dad, I'll take note of it." Tai Jiye responded respectfully.
Seeing that there was no one else in the room, Tai Yongning whispered that Song Hui insisted on giving him a calligraphy and painting shop.
Of course, he didn't mention the details, just said that he helped Song Hui.
Everyone was a little dazed, not understanding how big a job it was that was worthy of someone giving them a shop as a thank you gift!
Yang Lihua's face darkened as she asked her son, "Yongning, did you help your senior brother do something bad?"
"Mom, I didn't!" Tai Yongning was shocked and quickly looked at his grandfather, hoping that the old man would testify for him.
Fortunately, the old man immediately took over the conversation, "Don't worry, eldest daughter-in-law, Yongning is a good child. I know this matter best. There were some shady tricks in the Song family's backyard that almost harmed Young Master Song. Yongning accidentally saved Young Master Song's life. I guess Young Master Song gave him a generous gift out of gratitude."
Yang Lihua breathed a sigh of relief, and everyone felt relieved.
The old man instructed, "Where this matter was said, it should be said there, don't spread it outside."
Everyone quickly agreed and nodded.
The old man then said to Yongning, "Since this shop is for you, I'll put it in your name and you'll be in charge of it from now on. Although you need to study for the imperial examinations, you must always be able to support your family. Don't be like those sour scholars who constantly complain about the smell of money. They're simply as stupid as a donkey!"
"In this world, what can one do without money? Without money, one would starve to death. What's the point of studying?
"From now on, you will keep all the profits from this shop. Occasionally, for the master's birthday or when fellow apprentices gather, they will need to be spent."
Yongning immediately objected, as he wanted to give the shop to his family.
Tai Jizu and Yang Lihua also thought so. After all, the family had not been divided, and the children had no property under their names, so it would be a shame if Yongning was not an exception.
But Tai Jizong and Tai Jiye both spoke out in support, and even Yongan, Yonglu and Yongyue were happy, and no one showed any jealousy.
Zhuzhu even hugged her second brother's thigh and asked in a baby voice, "Second brother, are there any picture albums in the calligraphy and painting shop? Can you give me one? I want one with lots of flowers. Zhuzhu wants to learn embroidery from mother!"
Tai Yongning's heart was boiling with anger. He picked up his sister and said to his grandfather, "Grandpa, Zhuzhu also helped with this matter. I want to give her half of the shop's profits!"
The old man smiled and said, "This is your brother and sister's business, I won't interfere. It's your shop, you have the final say!"
Tai Yongning also smiled, "Okay, then I'll make the decision!"
Tai Yonglu and Tai Yongyue came over with smiles on their faces, trying to please them.
"Second brother, I'm your biological brother too. Don't I have a share? I don't want much. Just give me two herbal booklets!"
"And me, I want a book on arithmetic. It would be even better if you could give me a small abacus to carry with me!"
Tai Yongan coughed dryly twice, not wanting to act coquettishly with his younger brother, so he asked casually, "Second brother, lend me a few taels of silver. That... Chief Zhao gave me a good bow and arrow, and I want to buy something as a return gift."
Of course Tai Yongning agreed to all of them generously, causing his brothers and sister to shout for joy.
Seeing this, Mr. Tai and the others couldn't stop laughing...
On the second day, Tai Jiye led his men into the city to take over the hired carriages and horses and began loading the goods. He also had tea with Manager Wu and decided to take Old Man Tian with him to the grassland.
The families in the village who were going to the grassland also began to pack their gifts.
This time, Tai Jisheng and Tai Jicai both had to go out. Of course, this arrangement was made because Mr. Tai intended to hand over the management of the fleet to them in the future.
Yang Lihua also packed a lot of things for Tai Yongan and Tai Jiye. Liu Dongniang was busy making a jar of meat sauce and baking a lot of white flour cakes as dry food for the journey.
The journey is long, boring and hard. If you can taste a few bites of home-cooked food, it will be a comfort.
The old man called Yong'an to the east room and told him something important concerning the safety of the family.
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