Chapter 403: Night Break into the Martial Arts Academy

Chapter 403: Night Break into the Martial Arts Academy

Yingchun knelt on the ground with a "bang" and said loudly: "I didn't hear anything. If the second young master doesn't believe me, I can die to prove my loyalty."

After Yingchun finished speaking, she wanted to bang her head against the corner of the table. I quickly pulled Yingchun and said, "I know, don't talk about death all the time, it's unlucky during the New Year. I think you are smart and loyal, so I let you into the house to serve me. I never let Panchun and the others into the house to serve me, so no matter what you hear or see, you must not tell anyone, otherwise you will not be the only one to die."

Yingchun nodded desperately with tears in her eyes.

I said to Yi Ping, who was still looking at the menu written by Zheng Bang, "Stop looking. Your brother Du asked us when we can stay at the Du Mansion for a few days. I don't think we have anything to do these few days. How about we go tomorrow?"

Yi Ping put the menu into his sleeve and said, "I don't have anything to do. If you said we can go tomorrow, then let's go tomorrow. I'll pack my clothes today."

I nodded and said, "The New Year is coming soon. We need to prepare a gift and send it to the Li Mansion. Madam Li is a good person. She gave you a generous gift when you recognized your relatives."

Of course Yi Ping knew that the Madam Li I was talking about was Li Jin's wife. There were not many people we knew in the capital, and Madam Li was one of them.

Yi Ping nodded and said, "Okay, I'll get ready later."

As soon as Yi Ping left, Lu Chuan came over with a book. Because Yi Ping was out, Lu Chuan had to report to me with the book: "There are now ten men and four maids in the mansion. The clothes have been tailored by the cloth shop. The rule is that each person will get two sets of winter clothes plus a cloak. As for the reward silver, I have divided it according to their ranks in the palace. Second Young Master, do you think it's okay?"

Lu Chuan handed me the booklet in his hand. It listed everyone's rank and the amount of reward they would receive, clearly and unambiguously.

I nodded with satisfaction and said, "This plan is well done. I will distribute it according to your plan."

Lu Chuan was very happy to be praised, and he said, "Yes, since the Second Young Master agrees, I will distribute the reward money today?"

I nodded and said, "Sure, we will give each of them a chicken, a piece of pork, ten catties of rice, and ten catties of flour to take home for the New Year. I just looked at the booklet, and your share is not on it. Although you have just arrived, you are also one of us, and you should also have a reward. However, you have only been here for a short time, so you are not ranked the same as them. Your reward is fifty taels, and the items are the same as theirs."

When Lu Chuan heard this, he was stunned and asked in disbelief: "Fifty, fifty taels?"

I glanced at him and asked, "Is it too little?"

Because the reward I gave Yingchun was 120 taels of silver, and the worst little maid also received 80 taels, I thought Lu Chuan thought it was too little.

Lu Chuan said quickly: "No, no, no, Second Young Master, you misunderstood. I think it's too much. I've only been here for two days and haven't done anything for you. This is equivalent to taking fifty taels of silver for nothing. I, I feel bad about it."

For me who earns nearly one million taels of silver every month, these dozens of taels of silver are really nothing.

I smiled and said, "Your wife and son's clothes are old, go make a few more sets for them. They will visit relatives during the New Year, and they can't wear tattered clothes, right? Besides, you have to buy some gifts when you visit relatives. If you go empty-handed, people will look down on you. Just take them and register them, don't show off. Oh, by the way, I have invited Master Lu to be Lu Chuan's teacher. You can prepare gifts and bring documents to worship him. Don't be stingy. Master Lu is a learned man. It is a blessing for your son to worship him as his teacher."

When Lu Chuan heard me talking about becoming his disciple, his face was filled with gratitude. He bowed deeply to me and said, "Thank you, Second Young Master, for helping me. I understand and will definitely not let you down."

I said, "Don't be polite, Steward Lu. I like people who study hard. No matter what kind of difficulties you encounter in the future, you must let Wen Hui never neglect his studies. Studying hard is the only way out for poor people."

Tears welled up in Lu Chuan's eyes when he heard this. He was so poor in the past that he couldn't even afford to eat, so how could he take care of his child's education? Now that he has a stable income, even if his son is a fool, he has to make sure he learns to read and write from a teacher.

Lu Chuan bowed to me again and said, "What the Second Young Master taught me, I, Lu, will definitely keep in mind."

I nodded with satisfaction and said, "After you finish dealing with the reward silver in the next two days, find a way to buy more food, meat and vegetables. The weather is cold and these things don't spoil easily. It won't hurt to stock up more. This is very important and you have to do it as soon as possible."

Lu Chuan saw my serious expression and knew that this matter was very important, otherwise he would not have specifically told him about it.

So Lu Chuan nodded solemnly and said, "Yes, Second Young Master, I will remember it."

After I finished explaining, I said, "I'm fine here. If you have anything to discuss, just go and talk to Miss Three."

Lu Chuan took the booklet I handed over, bowed to me, and said, "Yes, Second Young Master, I'll take my leave."

After Lu Chuan left, I looked out the window and it was getting dark.

The weather is cold and it gets dark early. According to modern time, it is only about five o'clock now.

I saw that everyone was busy and no one noticed me, so I picked up the axe and quietly slipped out through the back door.

I was wearing all black, but without the heavy cape. I just put on a small black leather jacket, which made me feel a lot lighter when I went out.

Our house was not far from the back door of the Martial Arts Academy. I quietly walked along the wall of the Martial Arts Academy towards the back door.

Under the cover of night, it is difficult for others to discover my whereabouts.

I felt my way to the back door and saw that it was closed, but I pricked up my ears and listened. I found that there were people guarding the back door, and there were no less than three or four people.

Fortunately, I have excellent hearing now, otherwise I would be discovered immediately if I went in through the back door. I don’t know if there are any archers, but one person cannot defeat many people, so it would be difficult to escape.

I had no choice but to grope forward.

Not far away, I saw a big tree growing next to the wall. I pricked up my ears and listened for a while, but apart from the sound of the wind, there was no sign of human presence.

I climbed up the tree nimbly, then flipped over the wall and jumped down lightly.

It’s different when you have internal strength. Your body becomes extremely flexible and won’t make any sound when you fall on the snow.

It was completely dark and pitch black all around.

My hearing has improved, and my eyesight has also improved a lot.

My eyes are now like those of a nighthawk, and I can see clearly even in the dark.

My destination should be a martial arts training ground. There is a long thatched shed along the wall. Under the shed is a long row of weapon racks. The weapon racks are filled with weapons. Some of the weapons are flashing cold light in the dark, which is very creepy.