"How come I didn't know you could roll dice?" Jing Li threw Qin Zhao's changed clothes into the wooden barrel and asked curiously.
"Once you get it, you'll learn it naturally." Qin Zhao said, "Most likely you've played it before."
Jing Li looked at him suspiciously.
Qin Zhao smiled and explained, "The court doesn't ban gambling, pot-tossing, horse racing, and dice. These pastimes were extremely popular among the noble sons of the capital in the early years, and these prefectures are just following suit."
Jing Li muttered softly: "It seems that you were not a serious person before."
Qin Zhao glanced at him and said leisurely, "I heard that the reason the court didn't ban gambling was because the Prince Regent was fond of it, especially horse racing. He often disguised himself and went to the gambling house to spend a lot of money."
Jing Li knew who Qin Zhao was talking about and snorted coldly, "He abuses his power for personal gain. He's not a decent person either."
Qin Zhao: "..."
Jing Li's eyes lit up as he thought of something else: "You said you won two hundred taels from that young master today?"
"Don't be silly." Qin Zhao tapped him lightly on the forehead. "Gambling is only for entertainment, not a way to make money. If you keep gambling, you'll lose money, even with you around."
The reason why Qin Zhao was able to win so many games in a row today was not only because he knew the techniques, but also because of the blessing of the koi.
But that was because he was only thinking about defeating Gu Heng and taking him home, not about making money.
He never wanted to use koi as a way to make ill-gotten gains.
How is this different from those who want to offer a large reward for koi and keep them in captivity for good fortune?
He was unwilling and didn't want to use him.
"I know." Jing Li whispered, "At least the two hundred taels should be taken back..."
If they get the money back, they can pay Fang Tianying back and buy some more things for their home.
"There are other ways to make money," Qin Zhao said. "My dear little fish, this is not the same as finding herbs or meeting a noble person who helps us. Relying on this method to make money is taking away other people's property and luck. We can't do this."
He paused, then smiled and said, "But you can't do that."
"...someone is unlucky."
Jing Li: “…”
Jing Li: "Hmph."
Qin Zhao smiled and said, "I'll go cook."
Jing Li: "Then I'll go do the laundry."
"No." Qin Zhao stopped him, "Just leave these there. I'll wash them tonight."
"No need." Jing Li picked up the wooden basin filled with dirty clothes and blinked. "You still have to earn money to support the family. How can I let you do everything? I can just take care of this little thing."
After saying that, he carried the wooden basin to the yard.
Qin Zhao looked at his back, lost in thought for a moment, then smiled softly.
The sound of water echoed nearby, and Qin Zhao turned around. Small fish were splashing in the water, sending splashes everywhere.
It seems to be a protest against being ignored.
"Yes, I know. And your dinner." Qin Zhao touched his head and whispered, "Daddy hasn't forgotten. I'll make it right away."
The little fish lifted its tail in satisfaction.
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The next day, Qin Zhao arrived at Gu's house before noon as promised.
He was also led to the small study to wait. Unexpectedly, not long after, Gu Heng really showed up.
The young master of the Gu family had dark circles under his eyes and looked listless. He staggered into the room and sat down on the chair next to Qin Zhao without him saying anything.
Qin Zhao said calmly: "You are a quarter of an hour late."
Gu Heng's voice was weak: "Do you know how many years it has been since I woke up this early? I didn't even have time to eat breakfast!"
"Then you'll have to get up even earlier next time," Qin Zhao said. "Open the book and start reading from 'Learning'."
Gu Heng didn't even have the energy to argue with Qin Zhao anymore. He opened the book and asked, "How much have you read?"
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