OBS Chapter 116 8 hexagrams 1
Chapter 116 8 hexagrams 1
When I turned around, I found that the shopkeeper was also watching the show.
"Zhang Yu, do you know him?"
"I know her. My former employer is also from the capital. This Miss Song is the second daughter of the Minister of Rites. Her elder sister married the third son of the Fourth Prince and became the Crown Prince's Consort.
Miss Song has always been secretly competing with him, wanting to marry into a family like the prince.
But unfortunately, no prince liked her, and she didn't like other people who wanted to marry her, so time went by slowly, and now she is 23 and still has no engagement."
"Well, what about the other one?"
"The other one is Miss Yue from the House of the Minister of Revenue. Miss Yue was engaged to a family in her early years. She is the eldest son of the Earl's House, but when she was 18 and was about to set a date for the marriage.
Miss Yue's grandfather passed away. In order to observe mourning for him, the wedding had to be postponed for three years. The Earl's Mansion had no choice but to cancel the engagement.
At that time, Miss Song, looking at the prince who had been rejected for engagement, wanted to find a good partner for him, but the Earl's Mansion did not choose Miss Song.
From then on, Miss Song took out her anger on Miss Yue, and whenever she met her, she would always mock her.
This Miss Song is also confused.
"Then Miss Yue, at the age of 21, although she is a little older, with her family background and appearance, it shouldn't be difficult for her to find a husband, right?"
"That's right. Although I'm a little old, there were many people who came to ask for marriage. But God played tricks on me.
Before she could find another husband, Miss Yue's grandmother died of illness again, and she had to observe mourning for another three years.
This time, she completely gave up the idea of asking her relatives for help. She was almost 25 when she came out of mourning, and no noble family could afford to wait, so Miss Yue has been wasted until now. It's pitiful."
"It's really pitiful."
These grandparents left at the wrong time.
The Daliang Dynasty attached great importance to filial piety, and it was impossible not to observe it.
Gossip, just read it and it’s over.
After lunch time, the number of customers in the shop decreased significantly. Everyone started to eat.
After dinner, it was already past 2 o'clock.
Forget it, there’s no need to take a nap. I still have to go to the government office to report the weapons issue.
The Daliang Dynasty banned armor but not soldiers. One could own weapons by reporting it. There were also regulations for bows and arrows. One could own bows and arrows but not crossbows.
However, it is absolutely not allowed to own armor privately.
There is a saying among the people that "One armored person can withstand three crossbows, and three armored people can enter the underworld."
It can be seen that the sin of owning armor is even greater than that of owning a bow and crossbow. Fortunately, Zhao Yuanzhen only wanted some swords.
She didn't quite know which department she should report to, so she could only tell the bailiff standing at the door.
"Excuse me, officer, I want to buy some iron weapons. Where should I go to register?"
"You want to buy weapons?"
"Yes, I opened a shop, and in order to prevent thieves, I want to prepare some weapons for self-defense."
"Okay, then you come with me!"
"Thank you, officer."
The officer led her into the yamen and turned left and right before entering a main hall.
"Sir, this woman wants to report for the purchase of weapons."
The adult raised his head from behind the desk and took a look.
"understood."
The bailiff nodded and left.
"What are you buying weapons for?"
"Your Excellency, I have opened a shop. I am afraid that there will be harassment from thugs, so I want to equip myself with some weapons to protect the shop."
"The security in the capital is still very good. Why would we need to equip shops with weapons? Don't you think so?"
What the hell? If the public security is good, how can one encounter robbery in broad daylight?
"I know that you have done a great job managing the capital, but I am timid and feel more at ease if I am equipped with weapons."
He quickly stepped forward, took out a 50-liang silver ingot and stuffed it into the gentleman's hand.
"Yes, as a woman, it's understandable that you want to improve the safety of your shop. What kind of weapons do you need, and how many?"
The adult looked at the silver in his hand and changed his mind with satisfaction.
"My Lord, we need 40 swords."
"Your quantity is a bit large, I'm afraid it's difficult to handle it?"
"Please understand that I am worried about running a shop."
He stuffed another ingot of silver into his pocket.
"Okay, for your sake as a woman, please come with me."
The gentleman put away the silver and walked out with Zhao Yuanzhen.
Arrived at the door of a warehouse.
"Hello, Master Zhu."
The guarding yamen runners greeted him.
"This woman wants to buy 40 swords. Go and get them done for her."
"Yes, my lord."
After the adult finished his instructions, he left.
Zhao Yuanzhen was about to follow the bailiff forward, but the bailiff stopped her.
"The warehouse is a restricted area. No outsiders are allowed to approach."
"Brother officer, I am a woman and I don't know much about this. I hope you can help me choose carefully."
He stuffed 10 taels of silver into the hands of the yamen runner.
"Okay, okay, just wait here."
The bailiff took the silver and went in.
It took more than ten minutes before he came out.
He carried 40 swords in two batches.
"Here, that's all. Take a look and pay. It's 18 taels of silver per handful."
But it’s not cheap!
Zhao Yuanzhen looked at the sword in his hand. It was just the most basic iron sword, but it had a scabbard and the blade was quite sharp. Most of them were new, and one or two looked like they had been used.
The government's armory did not contain all new weapons. Some were confiscated or collected during house searches. Fortunately, the ones selected by this yamen runner were quite good.
"Okay, thank you, officer."
18 taels of silver per sword, 40 swords would be 720 taels.
Zhao Yuanzhen went to the registration place nearby, paid the money happily, and walked out with an armful of swords.
Should have taken a bag.
Fortunately, I am strong enough so it doesn't feel heavy, but it is uncomfortable to hold.
After coming out, he was quickly put into the carriage.
Twelve of them were left in the shops, 12 for the servant of the dessert shop, 6 for Zhang Yu, and the rest were kept as reserves. 1 were sent to the storybook shop, one for the shopkeeper and the servant each.
Put everything else into space first.
I asked them to keep it in a place that is easy to access so that it can be taken out immediately if someone comes to cause trouble or there is an emergency.
After discussing it, everyone put it under the counter.
That’s fine. This location is closer and safer.
It was nothing, Zhao Yuanzhen went home.
The weapons were handed over to Zhang Xinbai, who was asked to distribute them to everyone.
And regulations were established.
"You can't bring it out at ordinary times, and you can't wear it outside without permission. Except for practicing swords in the morning, you should put it away when there is no danger. Ask Zhang Dao to put it away carefully and put it in a place where it is easy to get."
"Okay, Mom. I got it."
"Well, let's go."
Not long after entering the house, the village chief and Zhang Sandao came.
"Second Grandpa, Dad, come in quickly."
Quickly invite the person into the house.
"Qingyan, make tea."
"Okay, sister-in-law. Dad, second grandfather, please sit down. I'll go make some tea."
"Don't bother, I came here for something, and I'll leave after I finish talking."
"Please sit down first. What's the matter, Second Grandpa?"
"It's already the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. All shops are open, and schools are about to open. We haven't found a teacher for our village school yet. I'm unfamiliar with the capital, and I don't know where to find one. You go to the capital every day, so I wanted to ask if you know where to hire a teacher."
"I don't know the answer to this question either. Second Grandfather, please wait a moment and call my brother over and ask him. Lan Ying, go and ask my eldest brother to come over."
"Yes, ma'am."
After a while, Zhao Yuanlan came. He had also become obsessed with storybooks recently. When he was not playing mahjong, he would read storybooks at home every day.
"Hello, Grandpa, hello, Second Grandpa."
When Zhao Yuanlan saw the people sitting in the room, he quickly bowed and greeted them.
"Hello, Yuanlan, please sit down."
When Zhao Yuanzhen introduced his eldest brother to the villagers, he did not mention his position, and just asked everyone to call him Zhao Yuanlan. This was mainly because he was afraid that the villagers would feel distant from his family in the future.
This is not conducive to living in the village. After all, I prefer to live in the village and live in a farmhouse. I am afraid I will have to live in the village in the future.
The two of them quickly invited Zhao Yuanlan to sit down with them.
"Brother, today my father and second grandfather want to ask about the teacher. The village school wants to hire a teacher, but they don't know where to find one. Do you know?"
"Please, Master, I'm not sure either. I don't stay in the capital very often. So, I'll ask Butler Xiao tomorrow. He must know."
"Well, that's fine. I'll trouble you, big brother."
"Then thank you Yuanlan." The two old men also stood up to express their gratitude.
"It's no trouble, it's just a small matter, I'll go tomorrow."
"Luckily we have you, otherwise we would be like headless flies."
After a few more polite words, the village chief and Zhang Sandao left.
"I'll go with you tomorrow, brother!"
"That's good. This way you can choose your teacher."
"Is such that."
"Then I'll go back and read the storybook. I'm reading the most interesting part now!"
"Pfft, go ahead."
Sure enough, reading novels can be addictive.
I have nothing to do today, so I washed up and went to bed early to read.
"Madam, would you like me to give you another massage?"
"That's fine. Go get me another basin of warm water and wipe your face and put on a facial mask."
"Yes, ma'am."
Zhao Yuanzhen took out some cream-like facial masks and used them to cleanse her skin first and then to moisturize her skin.
After a while, Lan Ying came back with some water, wet the towel first, then wrung out the water a little, and applied it to Zhao Yuanzhen's face for about 30 seconds, then took it off, wet it again, and continued applying.
Applying a warm towel on your face can open your pores, and then applying a facial mask will achieve twice the result with half the effort.
Zhao Yuanzhen lay down comfortably, and Lan Ying began to apply the mud mask gently and carefully.
Wait a quarter of an hour after applying.
Take advantage of this time to start massaging her.
Massage your head first with moderate force, and all the areas you massage will feel a lot more comfortable.
"Lan Ying, your technique is getting better and better. It feels so good."
"As long as Madam likes it."
Close your eyes and enjoy it, keeping your mind clear.
The mind was empty and something suddenly occurred to me.
She suddenly remembered what the fleeting thought was when Lan Ying gave her a massage last time.
Because she was extremely tired that day, Lan Ying felt comfortable when she pressed against him. She had a vague idea but it only flashed through her mind and she didn't grasp it. Also, because she was tired, she didn't study it in depth.
Now the thought came back to me again.