Zhao Mingyu wanted to say something but swallowed it back.
She knew Han Yuehua had gone too far, and it was useless to say anything, so she could only change the subject: "Is Chen Han coming back soon?"
Han Yuehua's mood brightened a little when she mentioned Zhao Chenhan: "He'll be back soon. Humph, when Han'er comes back, let these losers know what a genius is. Writing poems and lyrics is not a skill. Governing the country and maintaining its security is the true path."
Zhao Mingyu echoed, "Mother is right. The Seven Young Masters of the Capital, the Number One Scholar, are no match for Chen Han's contributions."
Han Yuehua said proudly: "Of course."
…
Fifty thousand taels of silver is not a small amount, even Bai Shiyuan cannot take it out all at once.
Fortunately, Bai Shiyuan asked for the money, and the Bai family paid it.
Bai Shicheng was still a little indignant: "Why just kill him on some random charge? Why give him money for nothing?"
Bai Shiyuan glanced at Bai Shicheng calmly and said, "What do you know? It's just 50,000 taels of silver. You can get it with just a few tricks. Giving this silver to Zhao Lin is for your reputation."
"Reputation?" Bai Shicheng thought about it carefully before he suddenly realized: "Is it the same as when Fu Chengwang accepted Zhao Chenhan as his apprentice? Although he was very reluctant, he kept his word."
"That's right." Bai Shiyuan said calmly, "Fu Chengwang looks down on Zhao Chenhan. It's not just because the Zhenbei Marquisate is a descendant of the Second Prince, Prince Yu, but more importantly, Zhao Chenhan is only the Zhenbei Marquisate's adopted son. He took advantage of the situation because his biological son was no longer around. Fu Chengwang has always been pedantic and would never tolerate such a person. Don't even think about becoming his disciple, let alone even setting your sights on his daughter. From the very beginning, Zhao Chenhan had no qualifications."
"But because he is Fu Chengwang, Miss Fu lost the bet, so he had to accept Zhao Chenhan as his apprentice. Fortunately, at the critical moment, Zhao Lin won the third place, giving Fu Chengwang an excuse to refuse."
Bai Shicheng listened to his elder brother's analysis and didn't expect there was another layer behind it.
He had always thought that Fu Chengwang simply disliked Zhao Chenhan because the Zhenbei Marquisate was involved in the dispute over the succession, but he didn't expect that he had no chance because of Zhao Chenhan's background.
"Then he just looked down on Zhao Lin, right? Zhao Chenhan is at least the adopted son of the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, while Zhao Lin is just an orphan, a pariah who crawled out of a beggar's den." Bai Shicheng said.
Bai Shiyuan glanced at Bai Shicheng and said, "Waste. A hero's origins are not important. No matter how poor Zhao Lin's background is, as long as he is clean and honest, as long as he has the ability, Fu Chengwang will not hesitate to appreciate him. Fu Chengwang is pedantic and stubborn, not a fool."
Bai Shicheng gloated and said, "It's a pity that Zhao Lin is so stupid. He actually came up with such a plan, which made Fu Chengwang unhappy."
Bai Shiyuan said calmly, "It's enough for you to know. Fu Chengwang has always been upright and doesn't like crooked ways. Although in my opinion, Zhao Lin's plan is not problematic at all and is actually quite unique, it won't work if Fu Chengwang doesn't like it. No matter who you are, if you want to gain Fu Chengwang's approval, you must work hard on this. Do you understand?"
"I understand." Bai Shicheng nodded repeatedly.
"After you have dealt with these chores, study hard. I will supervise you until the palace examination is over." Bai Shiyuan said.
That afternoon, Bai Shicheng's servant Bai Guang appeared outside Zhao Lin's gate with 50,000 taels of silver in a plate.
Soon, the news that Bai Shicheng really gave Zhao Lin 50,000 taels of silver spread.
"Hiss...you actually gave it to me?"
"The Bai family is so generous."
"Does the Bai family value Bai Shicheng so much?"
"As expected of the Bai family, they keep their word."
"After all, this is a family that has produced a top scholar."
Everyone who knew that the Bai family actually gave Zhao Lin 50,000 taels of silver highly praised it, which brought Bai Shicheng a wave of popularity. People were talking about how the Bai family had covered up Bai Shicheng's mess with 50,000 taels of silver, and Bai Shicheng's reputation improved a lot.
Fifty thousand taels is not something you can give just because you have money.
And I, Bai Shicheng, gave it to him.
This made the Jiang family unpopular both inside and outside.
This matter was originally caused by Jiang Yichen. The Bai family has already given it. If the Jiang family doesn’t give it, then they are inferior to the Bai family.
But if they were to give it to them, they would be reluctant to do so.
"The Bai family, you idiots! That's fifty thousand taels of silver! Fifty thousand taels!"
Jiang Yichen was so angry that he started cursing.
Fifty thousand taels of silver is a sum that many officials in Beijing cannot earn in their entire lives, but the Bai family gave it to them so easily.
Wouldn't it be enough to just find an excuse to kill Zhao Lin?
Even if you don't kill him, you can just let him announce to the public that he has received the money.
What does the Bai family want to do by doing this?
Buying fame with money?
But it’s 50,000 taels of silver. Why not give it to Zhao Lin?
Jiang Yichen was furious, but there was nothing he could do.
He couldn't do anything about Bai Shicheng, and his family was unwilling to clean up his mess, so he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.
"Ginger tea, you go."
Finally, Jiang Yichen's face turned sinister. He said, "Tell Zhao Lin to announce to the public that I have already given him the silver. If he knows what's good for him, he will definitely benefit from it in the future. If he doesn't, I'm not Bai Shicheng. I went to such great lengths to kick him out of the county school. I can kill him with just a word."
Jiang Cha responded and went to Zhao's house to convey Jiang Yichen's words to Zhao Lin.
"Our young master said that fifty thousand taels of silver isn't much, just enough for a few drinks. But he's not a sucker like Bai Shicheng, who would give it as soon as he's told. If you know what's good for you, honestly admit that we've paid. If you don't, I don't think you'd want to try our Jiang family's tactics."
Jiang Cha raised her chin and spoke condescendingly to Zhao Lin.
Unfortunately, although she was not short, she was still a little short when facing Zhao Lin, who was already 1.8 meters tall. She could only tilt her head back while her eyelids rolled down, which looked extremely weird.
"Is Jiang Yichen mentally ill? He wants to deny paying 50,000 taels of silver with just one sentence?"
Without waiting for Zhao Lin to speak, Wang Ziyao quit.
Just kidding, Zhao Lin said he would give him ten thousand taels, which is equivalent to Jiang Yichen owing him five thousand taels. The money he used to prepare swords, guns and weapons for his followers was all in this money.
If Jiang Yichen refuses to pay his debt, it would be equivalent to asking for Wang Ziyao's life. It would be strange if he wasn't angry.
Jiang Cha said unhappily, "Master Wang, this matter has nothing to do with you. You'd better not get involved."
"Fuck you..."
Wang Ziyao cursed loudly, but luckily swallowed the last words in time and said angrily, "I won't bother with a servant like you. Go back and tell Jiang Yichen that if he dares to pay even a penny less, I will call my old man to personally knock on the Jiang family's door to demand the debt. Damn it, you dare to refuse to pay for the sword and gun of your uncle Wang, don't you want to live?"
Wang Ziyao has always been a straightforward person. After he got so angry, Jiang Cha went back dejectedly and told Jiang Yichen, who then started cursing again.
But fifty thousand taels of silver? Unless the Jiang family is willing, where can he get so much money?
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