Chapter 14

Translator: Exodus Tales

Editor: Exodus Tales

The little girl acted coyly and her sweet voice could melt people’s hearts.

Xiao Yi said, “You really want to turn into a new leaf, have a fresh start?”

Nan Baoyi: “…”

These words seemed to make her feel uncomfortable like she was a bad person who just got out of prison.

But she still nodded obediently, “Yes!”

She followed Xiao Yi into Chaowen Yard and listened to the teenager’s clear smooth voice:

“Knowledge in the morning, dying at sunset means that once we understand clearly our purpose and beliefs in life and put it to practice, we have no regrets when we die. For instance, those benevolent people who believe in the country will not hesitate to protect and die for the country. This is knowledge in the morning, dying at sunset.”

Nan Baoyi looked up at him.

The teenager’s face was fair and handsome with hints of immaturity and youthfulness.

She remembered in the previous life, Xiao Yi always went into battle for the country. He was much better than those ministers in the imperial court who only knew how to talk and complain about things. But it was also his achievements in the battle that caused their jealousy and wanted to set him up. Even the public would say that this emperor’s teacher was a cruel and cunning minister who controlled the imperial court.

Once there was a chaotic scene. Xiao Yi was traveling in a carriage on the streets. The people actually threw rotten vegetables and eggs on his carriage, their motives were partially instigated and partially stem from their own.

But they did not take a minute to think, which cunning minister would be willing to risk his life to protect the country in this world?

She suddenly thought of how to repay him.

When she grew up, she was willing to use the secrets in the imperial court she had accumulated in her past life and pave him a splendid road of fame and fortune with a highly revered reputation for generations to come!

Chaowen Yard had a beautiful view, with pavilions, rockeries, flowing waters, birds, and butterflies flying among flowers.

Nan Baoyi talked nonstop around Xiao Yi like an active little butterfly.

Two guards in black hid in the treetops on the side of the road, curiously watching them walking away.

One of the guards, Shi Ku couldn’t help but saying out what he was thinking, “Master never get close to women. But Fifth Miss is his little sister, after all, it’s understandable, understandable…”

Looking at the dowry which was carried in like flowing water, he said again, “Shi Yan, Fifth Miss’s dowry is carried in, does it feel like master just got married? This is quite interesting.”

Shi Yan held his book seriously, “Shh, don’t disturb me from learning.”

Shi Ku glared at him with a headache.

With this quiet nerd by his side, he could not even talk about any gossip, so annoying!

Nan Baoyi also brought over Jinyi Pavilion’s plaque, ordered a servant to hang it outside her room, and happily walked into the building while holding her skirt.

The hall was exquisitely decorated and filled with sweet-smelling incense.

She turned around and then wanted to take a look at the study.

Chaowen Yard had a big study, enough for both her and Xiao Yi to use together.

When she went in, Xiao Yi was sitting by the window flipping through a traveling book.

She dare not disturb him so she sat in a writing table opposite and quietly opened up a calligraphy set.

She took out the letter that Chang Xin gave her and stared gloomily at the words.

The letter indicated she needed to transcribe it and pass on the letters to seven people who are close to you, otherwise, your family will be destroyed and your loved one dies of unnatural death.

As the saying goes if you believe it, it will be true if you don’t then it is not true. She hesitated to write. She only started to write seriously when the ink dripped from the brush.

She tried to be smart and only copied the poem but did not include the curse in the letter.

This way, even if someone else got her letter, they would not be as anxious as her!

…

Just when Nan Baoyi was focusing on writing her letter, Nan Yan carried a food container to the front yard and found Nan Guang.

She took out the pastries in the food container with her reddening eyes, “Even Father was scolded by Grandmother. Yan’er felt really bad and made some lotus seed pastries especially for you.”

Nan Guang looked at the cute delicate pastries and felt a spread of warmth in his heart, “Yan’er, you are the good one. That incident was not your fault, it was Grandmother and Jiaojiao’s, you don’t need to blame yourself.”

“It’s good that you are not blaming me… Unfortunately, I don’t have a good life. I don’t have that much money compared to Sister and can only make some pastries for you. If I can be like Sister and take out one thousand gold easily, I will definitely give it to you.”

“Sigh, speaking of money, Father is very troubled!” Nan Guang shook his head in misery, “Father is also an official master in this residence, why are they so liberal with money while Father has to live so frugally? Jiaojiao is also another one. Since she has so much money, she should give me some money as a sign of respect. How could she buy an inkstone for that lowly bastard Xiao Yi, such a waste of money!”

Nan Yan sat next to him, “She’s your own daughter. As long as you ask her for money, she will definitely be willing to give you. Speaking of which, today while moving her things, I saw she has a lot of dowries. Obviously she has a lot of money.”

Talking about dowry, Nan Guang’s eyes turned bright.

Nan Yan pressed the curled up corners of her mouth and continued on, “I heard Father’s First Wife was from a rich family and her dowry was extravagant. Sister is still young, she may squander it away under someone else’s influence. You should help her to manage it.”

Nan Guang was calculating fast in his head.

Madam Song’s dowry had a lot of shop and land deeds. If he managed it well, every month he could get a lot of interest.

As long as he got his hands on her dowry, just by collecting interest, he would be able to live comfortably!

He smiled widely, “Yan’er is wise in managing the household and is gentle and understanding. In the future, whoever who marries Yan’er will have such good fortune.”

Nan Yan smiled shyly but tears flashed in her eyes.

Nan Guang quickly took out a handkerchief and wiped her tears, “Why are you crying all of a sudden?”

Nan Yan cried pitifully, “Father, I’m thirteen this year and of age to talk about marriage. But Sister has so many dowries, I have nothing so I feel very sad… If only I have half of her dowry I will be very happy. Next time it’s easier to be filial to you.”

“How hard is this?” Nan Guang caressed her head lovingly, “You and Jiaojiao are both my daughters. Whatever she has, you will naturally have as well. Don’t worry, I will find her in Chaowen Yard now and ask her to give you half of her dowry. Don’t cry anymore, be good!”

Chaowen Yard

Nan Baoyi held seven letters and put one on Xiao Yi’s table.

Xiao Yi raised his eyes.

Nan Baoyi blinked conscientiously, “I have made progress in my calligraphy recently so I wrote a poem. Second Brother take a look and appreciate my work of art…”

Xiao Yi opened up the letter coldly.

Ah, this handwriting was bad, no different than chicken scrawls.

“Handwriting describes a person. Good handwriting serves one well.” He lowered his voice, “Nan Baoyi, your handwriting is very ugly.”

Nan Baoyi pouted, “Second Brother, when talking to girls you should be more gentle, pointing out people’s flaws must be even more gentle. Next time you can’t get a wife if you continue talking like this.”

“Repeat that.”

“Second Brother, I think what you said is right, my handwriting is really ugly.”

“Hey, what are you both discussing? What is ugly?

A dignified voice suddenly sounded.

Nan Baoyi looked over and saw her cheapskate father entering the room with his hands clasping behind his back.

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Third master Nan (confidently stood with his hands akimbo): Not only am I going after my wife’s money, but I’m also going after my daughter’s dowry. I’m still a baby!”