Chapter 130 – Earning Another Twenty Taels
To serve as a military doctor under the War General’s command was such a good opportunity, yet it was actually rejected.
This made Yan Wenfeng feel both envious and furious.
It was such a good opportunity that he couldn’t even get it if he begged.
After Yan Xiaosi comforted Ms. Zhong and the others, she turned her gaze to Yao Jin.
“Master Yao, do you have anything else required of us? If not, our family of five will take our leave.”
The eyes of Yan Bozhang and Yan Wenfeng were fixed on the stone in Yan Shuqin’s hand.
It was broad daylight now, the stone wasn’t glowing, and it didn’t seem much different from an ordinary stone. It just looked a little better than an ordinary stone because it was round and smooth.
However, the father and son were still convinced that it was a priceless gem. Afraid that Yan Shuqin would leave with the gem, both father and son turned their heads to give Yao Jin a meaningful look.
The three exchanged glances.
Yao Jin, realizing that Yan Xiaosi was the backbone of this family, smiled at Yan Xiaosi and said, “Brother Yan, there’s no rush. You’re the honored guests invited by the War General. How can we let you leave the county court without having breakfast?”
Seeing the eyes of Yan Bozhang and his son, and hearing Yao Jin’s tone, Yan Xiaosi had a clue.
These three people probably have their sights set on that stone.
The food in the county court should be good. Besides, Yao Jin still wants that broken stone, he will certainly not neglect them.
It would be quite nice to stay here and have a free meal.
Yan Xiaosi rubbed her stomach, smiling, “I ate dinner quite early yesterday, and I’m really hungry now. Mother, eldest sister, second sister, third sister, since Master Yao is so polite, let’s stay for breakfast before leaving.”
Ms. Zhong, Yan Shuqin, and others seemed a bit hesitant.
They were a bit afraid to eat the food in the county court.
But they didn’t dare to refuse Yao Jin’s invitation, so they could only stiffen their resolve and follow Yan Xiaosi to the side hall of the county court for a meal.
The family of five sat in the side hall for a moment, and the maids of the county court brought breakfast.
Fish, chicken, pork, and side dishes, a table full of food.
Looking at the delicious food on the table, Yan Xiaosi’s eyes lit up.
Ever since she crossed over to the Great Chu Dynasty, she hadn’t had fish or meat.
She licked her lips and said to Ms. Zhong and others, “Mother, you guys wait, let me check if there is any poison in the food.”
The maids serving on the side immediately rolled their eyes.
This family of five is so poor, would someone really poison them? They must be paranoid.
Yan Xiaosi glanced at the maids, and as she picked up the food in front of her, she said, “You must not harbor harmful intentions towards others, but you must guard against others.”
In front of the maids, she smelled every dish and every bowl of rice, even checked the wooden chopsticks, and only after confirming there were no problems, she said to Ms. Zhong and the others, “Mother, eldest sister, second sister, third sister, the food is fine, you can eat it with peace of mind.”
While speaking, she picked up a chicken leg with chopsticks and put it into Ms. Zhong’s bowl.
She also served big pieces of chicken to Yan Shuqin and her sisters.
“We haven’t eaten chicken at home for so many years, let’s eat quickly.”
Several maids stood by, seeing Yan Xiaosi eating like she was in a battle, gobbling up food, they all showed contemptuous expressions.
What a country bumpkin. How could the War General take a liking to such a bumpkin?
Yan Xiaosi was undistracted, facing so many good dishes, she had a great appetite and ate until she was burping.
Ms. Zhong and Yan Shuqin and her sisters were unsettled, the good dishes tasted like wax in their mouths.
However, the whole table of food was still completely finished.
Just as Yan Xiaosi was picking her teeth with the wooden chopsticks, Yao Jin and Yan Bozhang and his son walked in.
Seeing no leftovers on the table and Yan Xiaosi picking her teeth with her legs cocked up, Yan Wenfeng’s eyes dropped, a look of disdain on his face.
She’s such a thug. What kind of person is this to catch the War General’s eye?
Seeing Yao Jin come in, Yan Xiaosi put down the chopstick she was using to pick her teeth, stood up, bowed, and said, “Thank you, Master Yao for the hospitality, my family has eaten very well.”
Yao Jin’s eyes swept over the table and said with a smile that did not reach his eyes, “The meal was simple, I’m glad Brother Yan liked it.”
Having fed Yan Xiaosi, he didn’t beat around the bush anymore, he moved his gaze to Yan Shuqin’s hand and said, “Brother Yan, I am very fond of this stone you brought. I wonder if you could part with it and sell it to me.”
The luminous stone was for illumination, how could it be sold.
Yan Shuqin’s mouth moved slightly, about to refuse Yao Jin, but Yan Xiaosi got ahead of her and said, “It’s just a nice-looking stone. If Master Yao likes it, I am willing to part with it.”
Yao Jin thought, given his agreeable attitude, that he would agree to give it away for free.
Just when he was happy, she suddenly added, “I wonder how much silver Master Yao is willing to pay for this good-looking stone? This stone is our family’s treasure.”
Yao Jin was choked by her unexpected add-on. *Cough*, “Brother Yan, how much do you think this stone is worth?”
Yan Xiaosi seriously considered it for a moment, then replied, “This stone is a relic of my father. My father said it’s a treasure and told me to take good care of it. I originally did not want to sell it, but since Master Yao likes it, I’m willing to part with it. I’ll sell it to you for twenty taels of silver.”
Before, Long Haohad given them a small amount for lodging, and they earned fifty taels at Jiren Hall. With an additional twenty taels of silver, they would have enough to buy several acres of land and build a house with bricks and tiles.
In the Great Chu Dynasty, the salary of a seventh-rank county official was about fifty to sixty taels of silver per year. If Yao Jin did not exploit the people, twenty taels of silver would be his half-year salary.
Yan Xiaosi’s high demand made his face turn green, and his expression became even uglier than a coffin board.
Yan Bozhang saw his deathly pale face and was afraid that he would reject Yan Xiaosi, so he hurriedly leaned in to remind him.
“Master, if you hesitate to spend, you can’t catch the wolf. Besides, spending twenty taels of silver to buy such a gemstone is worth it. As long as you can win the War General’s favor, you can have a meteoric rise.”
Only then did Yao Jin suppress his dissatisfaction and instructed his subordinate with a fake smile.
“Go to the accounting room and get twenty taels of silver.”
“Yes, master.”
The servant took his hand token to the accounting room, and soon returned with twenty taels of silver.
Yao Jin signaled, and the servant brought the twenty taels of silver to Yan Xiaosi.
“Brother Yan, here are twenty taels of silver.”
Yan Xiaosi happily took the silver and said to Yan Shuqin, “Eldest sister, quickly give the stone to Master Yao.”
Yan Shuqin was reluctant to part with the stone, but since Yan Xiaosi had already accepted the silver, she had no choice but to reluctantly carry the stone towards Yao Jin.
“Master Yao, here you go.”
As Yao Jin took the stone, he looked up and examined Yan Shuqin closely, a glimmer of desire flashing in his eyes.
This young girl, she’s quite pretty. The glimmer of desire in his eyes disappeared quickly, but it was still caught by Yan Xiaosi.
Crusty man, dont u dare!!