Traveling to ancient times with a sign-in system

Chapter 151 Using Foreign Merchants as a Cover
He turned his head and glared at Old Man Gu, saying something very heartbreaking: "Second Uncle, whose children don't quarrel? There are families with many children, and they all quarrel like a mess, but I've never seen an elder call their own child stupid and vicious! You're the first one to do that."

Old Master Gu still couldn't get used to being called "Second Uncle", and he probably wouldn't be able to get used to it in the future. His lips trembled and his face turned ugly when he heard it.

Gu Tang was originally still angry, but when facing Old Man Gu, she quickly put away her anger and turned her guns around, sharing the same hatred with her father.

"Second uncle, we sisters were just arguing a few words, it's not a life-and-death feud, so why did you make us 'stupid and vicious'? Instead of worrying about us sisters, you should focus your attention on your cousin (Gu Liansheng).

My cousin has been taking the imperial examination for decades and is almost forty years old. I advised him not to waste his time. Look, this whole family has been torn apart by this.

Gu Tang's words were even more heartbreaking than Gu Lianshan's. Old Man Gu immediately covered his chest with his hands and his face turned pale.

As if Gu Lianshan wasn't satisfied, he added, "My daughter has a quick temper and is very protective of her. She's also very young, and you know that. If she says something unpleasant, just ignore her and don't take it personally. Look at your pale face! Don't blame my daughter for this!"

The clan leaders and elders were heartbroken and all looked at Gu Lianshan. Was this an attempt to persuade or add fuel to the fire?
Third Uncle gave Gu Lianshan a mild glare, then turned and spoke softly to Old Man Gu, "Don't you know what kind of character your son and granddaughter are? Why are you so angry with them? Now that their entire branch has been adopted away, are you going to have another quarrel between you, father and son, grandfather and grandson, before they leave?"

When he heard the word "adoption", Mr. Gu felt a pang of sadness in his heart, his anger subsided a little, and he returned to the house without saying a word.

Gu Lianshan also felt unhappy. The home where he had lived for decades and the parents he had called his parents for decades had suddenly changed. Even if he was a simple man, he couldn't help feeling a little melancholy.

But there is no other way!

If his father had been able to divide the family property peacefully, not letting his family suffer too much loss or bear too much burden, if his father had left his family a way out, he would not have chosen this path.

He has been living in solitude for decades, and he has had enough of this life!
If he doesn't make changes, his daughter and son will sooner or later follow his old path and live a life without any hope.

After Mr. Gu entered the house, the clan leaders and elders also said goodbye.

Before leaving, the clan elders gave Gu Lianshan a few words of advice: "Let's not talk about the past. Now that you've been adopted into your third uncle's family, the next time you see your parents, you must control your temper and be nicer to them than when you were their son. At least you have to save face and not let people criticize you..."

"Oh! My nephew will definitely behave like a junior in the future!" Gu Lianshan promised quickly.

The clan leaders and elders looked at Gu Tang again.

Gu Tang said very politely: "I am just like my father! What happened today will never happen again!"

Third Uncle also tried to make amends: "I'm watching over them, nothing will happen, just don't worry."

rest assured?

The clan leaders and elders looked at the father and daughter with sparkling eyes. They knew at a glance that they were not the kind of people who would settle down. How could they feel at ease?
I just hope that the father and daughter can know their limits. As long as they don't go too far, they won't bother to intervene.

Gu Lianshan escorted the people out of the courtyard and told them about dinner in the evening: "I really trouble you uncles today. I will set up a table of wine and food at my father's (third uncle's) place tonight. You uncles must come..."

After seeing the people off, Gu Lianshan and his third uncle returned.

When Gu Tang saw his uncle coming back, he returned the key to his third uncle's house.

Third Uncle confiscated it and said, "I have three keys for each of us in the house. I still have one here, so you can keep it for yourself. I know you often go into the mountains to collect herbs, and your time of return is uncertain. It will be much more convenient to have a key on hand."

Hearing this, Gu Tang was very happy and put the key away with a happy face.

Third Uncle asked again, "Have you packed up everything in the house?"

"We've moved all the light items like bedding and clothes over. Now all that's left are the bed, cabinets and other household items. These things are so heavy that Ping'an and I can't move them. We're thinking of waiting for Dad to come back and ask someone to help us move them."

Gu Lianshan agreed immediately: "Dad will find someone right away."

Gu Tang grabbed the corner of his clothes to stop him and told her father that Gu Laian had not returned yet.

"... Counting the time, it's been almost three hours! On normal days, two round trips would be enough! And now there's no sign of him, could something have happened on the way?"

Gu Tang was not worried at all whether Gu Laian was in trouble or not. What she was worried about was Li Shunzi who went with him.

If something really happened on the road, the Li family would probably make a fuss.

Gu Lianshan's heart skipped a beat: "He hasn't come back yet?!"

Gu Tang nodded and was about to speak when his third uncle suddenly interrupted, "Did Lai'an go to the Feng family?"

"Yes, he left when the sky was about to turn white."

Third Uncle felt relieved and reassured Gu Lianshan: "The Feng family must have tripped him up and are stalling for time. They will probably release him only after we have finished our business."

"Why is this?" Gu Tang was very puzzled.

Third Uncle paused and glanced at Gu Lianshan, not knowing whether he should say it or not.

Gu Lianshan didn't care: "My daughter knows everything the two elders did back then. Just tell her, it won't be a problem."

That's good.

Third Uncle secretly breathed a sigh of relief and whispered to Gu Tang about the Feng family: "After your grandparents did those dirty things, although they didn't make a scene, the clan still went to the Feng family to make a scene.

For decades, the elders from the Feng family have never dared to visit. Even if something really happened, they would only let the younger generation who knew nothing about the matter come over.

Gu Tang understood that he was in the wrong and did not dare to face the elders of the Gu family, for fear that the incident would be mentioned again.

Gu Tang looked at her father: "If that's the case, Dad, you really shouldn't have asked my eldest brother to invite the Feng family today. My grandfather doesn't seem to have done anything. He didn't even invite a single relative for such a big thing as dividing the family."

Gu Lianshan slapped his forehead and said, "I didn't think of it for a moment. I just thought that I had to invite my uncle to my house to split up the family, but I forgot that the Feng family might not dare to interfere in our affairs.

The Feng family didn't dare come, nor did they dare let Lai An come back alone. They were probably afraid that if we didn't invite him the first time, we would have to invite him again later."

"Send someone to the Feng family and inform them of the adoption, so they can bring An back in the future."

The third uncle doesn't like the Feng family, and even less so the Feng family. Since he has been adopted, the eldest son of the Lianshan family is from Gu Wancheng's lineage.

Gu Lianshan responded and hurried to the village to look for someone.

He first found two people to go to Feng's house together, and then found four acquaintances to come to his house to help dismantle and move the belongings.

Gu Tang and his uncle, the grandparents, sat at the kitchen door, tea brewing on the stove in front of them. One sipped his tea leisurely, while the other chatted about wanting to make incense instead of collecting herbs. As for Gu Ping'an, Gu Lianshan had sent him to Gu Lai'an's room to help him pack up his things, as he hadn't returned home.

Gu Laian's room was stinking, and when Gu Ping'an entered, his face turned black!
He stayed in the house for a while, but he couldn't stand it anymore, so he had to open all the doors and windows and stand outside to wait for the smell in the house to dissipate before going in.

Gu Tang didn't notice Gu Ping'an's actions. He was concentrating on asking his third uncle if his idea might work.

Uncle San thought without hesitation: "It works, but you can't keep it. If the incense is really as you say, unheard of and unseen, you and I are just ordinary people, how can we keep a treasure that can bring wealth?"

Gu Tang's heart trembled. These words hit the nail on the head. "That's what my grandson is worried about. That's why I haven't dared to take any action yet. I thought I'd sell a batch of them under the guise of buying from foreign merchants first, and get some silver to fill my family's coffers. We can discuss the rest later."

Third Uncle's eyes flickered slightly. "You're determined to get Ping An to take the imperial examination, just so you can keep these incense recipes?"

"I have a treasure in my hand, but I dare not use it due to my family's financial situation. This is really frustrating. If only our family could produce an official, we would have a say in this cold and bitter land. I will slowly work on it. When I find the right opportunity, I will surely soar to the sky!"

Gu Tang's eyes were surprisingly bright.

This is the feudal era, which has both good and bad aspects. It depends on whether you can seize the opportunity.

Third Uncle didn't say anything, he just lowered his eyes and looked at the brown tea in the teacup.

After a long pause, he suddenly asked, "Did Changshan Academy...really accept Ping An as an auditor?"

Ok? !

Gu Tang glanced at him. Weren't they talking about making incense? Why did they bring it up with Changshan Academy?
"Tell the truth." Third Uncle's tone was neither light nor heavy, but when it fell into Gu Tang's ears, it made his scalp tingle.

She swallowed and said flatteringly, "You really are a discerning person... I just thought of a clever idea in a hurry. I caught the deer, and my father gave me all the money from the sale. Why should he share it? I won't indulge him!"

Third uncle sighed, this is another dirty guy, and she is a girl.

If this girl gets naughty, she will be much harder to discipline than a boy.

"Now that you've told this, I'm afraid everyone in the village will know about it in a few days. After the New Year, I'll ask someone to find out. If I can buy a place to sit in on the hearing, this matter can be resolved."

Gu Tang quickly stated, "Master, if you have the means, just ask! I'll gladly pay any price, as long as I can sit in on the lectures!"

The boast has already been made. If someone can help to make it happen and spend some money, she will definitely not hesitate.

In her system backpack were placed the silver, jewelry, etc. looted from the east wing and the east ear room, adding up to about four or five hundred taels!

She just didn't believe it. After spending so much money, she couldn't buy the qualification to attend the class as an auditor?
The teachers at Changshan Academy also need to eat, and there are always a few who are greedy for money.

"Before that, don't let Ping An get distracted. Keep him indoors and I'll teach him some simple things. If nothing else, he'll need to learn to read. You'll have to worry about this family from now on."

Gu Tang nodded repeatedly: "Okay, it's all up to you. A good blacksmith must have strong tools himself. Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. Just discipline him. If he dares not listen, just tell me. I will make sure he behaves well! You don't have to worry about the family affairs. With me in charge, nothing will go wrong!"

While saying this, Gu Tang's mind was quickly thinking, this is a good opportunity to punish Gu Mei!
She still remembers what happened just now.

Thinking of this, she got up and went to find Gu Ping'an.

Gu Ping'an was trying hard to suppress his nausea as he packed up his things in Gu Laian's room. The room still smelled terrible, and the wide-open doors and windows had little effect.

Gu Tang had no idea what was going on and walked in without warning. He immediately retched and said, "Hey—"

Then he ran out of the house quickly!
Gu Pingan chased out with a bitter face: "Second sister..."

"Has this room been converted into a toilet? Why is it so smelly?!" Gu Tang looked devastated.

Thinking about how Gu Laian stayed in this room day and night and never heard him say it was smelly, I felt like my whole body was about to break!
"Don't clean up! Go find me at the kitchen door. I'll leave this to my eldest sister! She calls herself the eldest sister, so she should act like one. How can she stay idle while the younger ones do the work?!"

Gu Tang pushed him to his third uncle's side, and went to Gu Mei's door, banging on it three times, asking her to come out quickly to help Gu Laian pack up.

Gu Mei didn't open the door, but only shouted from inside the room: "You and Sanlang have nothing to do, why don't you go and clean up? Instead, you have the audacity to order me around!"

"What bullshit! He's your brother from the same mother! If you don't deal with him, who will? Count on us? Bah! Stop daydreaming!
Come out now! Dad is going to deliver the household items and will be back soon. If you don’t go, just wait for Dad to come back and deal with you!”

Gu Tang put his hands on his hips, looking unruly, and his third uncle, who was not far away, had his eyelids twitching.

He whispered to the reserved Gu Ping'an, "Do your second sister and your eldest sister often make such a fuss?"

Gu Ping'an shook his head. "Normally, not. The eldest sister can't beat or scold the second sister. If the second sister is happy, the eldest sister will get angry and tease her. If the second sister is in a bad mood, the eldest sister will be so scared that she dare not even show her head. Such scenes of quarreling are rare. Only when there are outsiders at home or when Dad is around, the eldest sister dares to make a fuss."

Understood.

It seems that one of these two sisters appears strong but is actually cowardly, while the other appears well-behaved but is actually tough and has her own ideas, and does whatever she wants.

Gu Mei clenched her lips and refused to come out. Gu Tang did not force her. He waited for her father to come back and let him discipline her.

Gu Tang came to his third uncle with a flick of his sleeves, put on a smile, and asked his third uncle if he had told Gu Ping'an the truth.

"I understand what you said." Gu Ping'an replied first, "I know what my second sister is thinking. I will study hard in the future. When I get into high school, my second sister won't have to hide and make incense anymore..."

Hearing Gu Ping'an say this, Gu Tang kept smiling and saying yes, but in fact, he kept complaining in his heart.

But forget it, by the time you are in high school, the opportunity will be gone!

She still has to make this incense and do this business.

All the methods were invented by people. First, they used foreign merchants as a cover, sold a few batches of incense to get some silver, and then took action after getting the silver.

The three generations of grandparents and grandchildren chatted and laughed as they finalized the matter of Gu Ping'an's study.

Gu Mei in the room couldn't hear clearly what they were saying, but she could still hear Gu Tang's laughter. She was so excited that she raised her hand and threw the things she had just sorted out.

The things that were scattered all over the floor because the bag was torn were now back to where they were, and all the cleaning was in vain.

Gu Mei looked at everything in front of her and became even angrier!