Greedy for Money Chapter 7

"You've been doing a good job lately! Keep it up!" Shanzhi brought the second young master's changed clothes and put them next to Jinyu who was squatting and washing clothes.

Jin Yu looked at the pile of clothes in the basket and felt like crying but had no tears. She didn't dare to say anything. She lowered her head and pouted secretly when Shanzhi wasn't looking.

Shanzhi watched Jinyu skillfully separate the underwear and outerwear and wash them in two basins, and sighed: "No wonder the second master is willing to let you get close to him, you are so virtuous."

Normally, the Second Young Master would not allow maids to touch his personal belongings such as handkerchiefs, clothes, and beddings. They were usually washed by Su Wei and Shan Zhi. The two men always rubbed the clothes until they were stiff. They even washed socks and handkerchiefs together before. They changed their behavior after being scolded by the Second Young Master. Later, when Su Wei was sick, Shan Zhi asked Jin Yu to do it all. The Second Young Master said that the clothes suddenly became fragrant, and thought that Shan Zhi had improved it, so he rewarded Shan Zhi. Shan Zhi felt bad and told the truth, so the Second Young Master rewarded Jin Yu - after rewarding Jin Yu, he added another job of washing clothes from now on.

In fact, Jin Yu was not born with the ability to be so clean. He was a sloppy boy in the past, and was taught by his mother. Lin Xia said that if a person lives a sloppy life, the god of wealth will be driven away. Only when you clean your pockets can you make money.

Jin Yu rubbed her lips while comforting herself, and she was determined to exaggerate and tell Master Pei that Master Pei would give her a reward.

"Hey! The Pei Mansion will deliver the examination papers today. How do you think the Second Young Master will do in the exam this time? He won't be punished by the master again, right?" Shanzhi took out a fruit from somewhere, and munched on it while squatting beside Jinyu, saying worriedly as he munched.

The Second Young Master was always scolded by the Master because of the school examinations. In fact, the Second Young Master did not do badly. Tutor Pei had a total of sixteen students, and it was said that the Second Young Master often ranked third or fourth, which was very good in Jin Yu's opinion. However, because the eldest Young Master had always been the top of the list when he was studying in the Pei Mansion, with such an example, the Master looked down on the Second Young Master even more.

"Why is the master always so strict with the second young master?" Jin Yu has been curious for a long time. The first lady died early, and the second young master lost his mother shortly after he was born. Everyone in the mansion treats the second young master like the apple of their eye. Even when the eldest young master is working outside, good things are sent to Lanyuexuan every month. Only the master points at the second young master's nose and calls him a B@st@ard every day.

Shanzhi swallowed the fruit in his mouth, sighed, and said, "You came late, you don't know, in fact, the eldest lady was injured when giving birth to the second son, and she died just after the second son's hundred-day banquet. The master and the lady had a good relationship, so because of this, they valued the second son very much, fearing that they would not take good care of him and let the eldest lady down."

Jin Yu said "Oh" as if he understood something.

Xie Jinhe failed the test this time and ranked seventh, but it was understandable. He had been ill for nearly ten days and had missed so much homework before the test. If he could do well in the test, he would have to be the reincarnation of Wenquxing.

The content is not finished yet, please continue reading on the next page. The master was not so excusable. He roared "Kneel down!" and picked up the whip to hit the second young master.

Jin Yu and Su Wei were so scared that they fell to their knees. Su Wei was okay as he was used to it and just kept persuading and explaining that "the Second Young Master was sick a few days ago". It was the first time that Jin Yu had seen such a scene. He had never seen a father using a whip as thick as a wrist to punish a boy. The whip made a crackling sound when it hit the ground, and Jin Yu was so scared that he kowtowed continuously. Fortunately, Mother Lu came in the end. Mother Lu was an old friend of the First Lady, and the master was willing to give her some face. After Mother Lu's persuasion, the Second Young Master with a gloomy face was finally rescued amid the master's scolding of "You are unlearned and good for nothing!"

Jin Yu was still in a daze when he returned to Lanyuexuan. The afterimage of the waving whip was still echoing in his mind. It was not until Xie Jinhe called him loudly that he was frightened and came back to his senses.

Xie Jinhe came in and said he was thirsty but no one offered him tea. No one paid any attention to him. Mother Lu stayed with his father and nagged. Su Wei was nowhere to be found. The only one, Jin Yu, seemed to have been hooked away. The anger he had been holding back was ignited by Jin Yu's shiver. He angrily asked, "Why? You were the one who got beaten. This young master is not dead yet, but you are already so hurt that you are losing your soul?"

Jin Yu knew that the Second Young Master was furious, so she quickly handed him some tea to cool him down, saying in a nice way, "I dare not! I am just afraid."

Xie Jinhe said unhappily, "What are you afraid of? My father won't be implicated."

Jin Yu waved her hands and tried to explain in a way that the Second Young Master would like to hear: "Even if it hurts, I'm used to it. If a few beatings from the Master can calm him down, it's worth it. I'm just afraid of hurting the Second Young Master. The whip is so thick that his skin will be torn apart with one lash. The Second Young Master has never suffered such pain before! It's us servants who are the ones who feel sorry for him!"

Xie Jinhe heard his honeyed words and knew that this boy was good at talking, but looking at his exaggerated and vivid expression, he was really exhausted. Finally, he said with disgust: "Alright, alright! Go to the study. If you act like a soulless person again today, I will make you a lonely ghost."

Today was originally the day of the Second Young Master's ten-day off. He had been locked in the study room since he was scolded by the master in the main hall this morning and had not come out. Even the eloquent speeches that praised lunch as delicious wine could not coax him out to eat.

"The second young master is really serious." Shanzhi paced back and forth in front of the study door.

Su Wei came out of the door and whispered, "I've been looking at the test paper."

Jin Yu scratched his head, not knowing what to do.

The content is not finished yet, continue reading on the next page. In the end, it was Mother Lu who stepped in, dragged the Second Young Master out, watched him finish his meal, and then pushed him to bed before she stopped.

Shanzhi advised before leaving: "Don't worry too much, you will pass the exam in the future."

Even Su Wei said: "This time it was just an accident."

Leave Jin Yu to keep watch.

It was late at night and all the lights in Lanyue Pavilion were off. Only the chirping of insects could be heard in the yard. Jin Yu wrapped himself tightly in his cotton coat and dozed off when he suddenly saw a light on.

The candle light was only dim, as if it didn't want people to notice it. However, since it was pitch black all around, Jin Yu could clearly see that the light was coming from in front of the Second Young Master's bed. Jin Yu crouched down and walked in, only to see the Second Young Master still lying on the bedside reading his paper.

Jin Yu yawned and turned on the light in the room. The room was suddenly bright. Xie Jinhe was startled and exclaimed: "You walk without making any sound?"

Jin Yu bowed and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

Xie Jinhe put away the paper in his hand uncomfortably. Jin Yu pretended not to notice and said with a sleepy face, "Second Master, next time you want to read, just tell me. I'll be at the door. You have to turn on all the lights before you can read. You're going to damage your eyes."

Xie Jinhe glared at him and snorted, "Mind your own business."

Jin Yu quietly stepped aside and fiddled with the charcoal in the basin, making it burn vigorously. Xie Jinhe looked at him from time to time, and finally couldn't help but asked: "Don't you have anything to say?"

Jin Yu said "Ah?" and thought for a while before saying, "Second Master, go to bed early. You have to get up early tomorrow."

The content is not finished, continue reading on the next page. Xie Jinhe was puzzled. Usually, this guy was the sweetest-talker, so why did he have nothing to say when even Su Wei, who was not good at talking, comforted him?

"Do you also think I'm a blockhead like that old man?" Xie Jinhe said in a flat tone.

Jin Yu said in fear: "Second Master, please understand! I have absolutely no such intention."

Xie Jinhe looked at him, then looked away and followed him.

Jin Yu groaned, too sleepy to open his eyes, but still praised subconsciously, his voice vague: "How can I understand so much? I am just a country bumpkin with little knowledge. No matter if I am first or last, I only know that Pei Taifu is the emperor's teacher. Even if I am the last, I am the last of the emperor's teacher. If I am thrown into the mortal world, I am the reincarnation of Wenquxing. There is a fake scholar in my village. He didn't even pass the exam to become a scholar, but he has become a high-ranking official in the village. Everyone in the village calls him a great scholar. No matter where the second young master ranks in the exam, he will be a high-ranking official in the future!"

Xie Jinhe was amused by his simple words. The candlelight flickered, and the warm yellow candlelight was reflected on the Second Young Master's face, softening it. The usually cold and beautiful face now showed infinite tenderness. The little smile at the corner of his mouth melted into Jin Yu's heart, making Jin Yu's heart pounding.

Why is it jumping so loudly? It was like a hammer hitting the frame inside, and Jin Yu jumped in fright.

"Does this mean I'm awesome?" Xie Jinhe's depressed mood all night long finally dissipated, and he felt much more open-minded.

Jin Yu nodded dumbly, then reacted and said, "That's right! Bah! Bah! It's really amazing! It's really amazing!"

"You just like to say nice things to deceive me. In fact, you all think that I can't get first place." Xie Jinhe smiled, lowered his eyes to look at the paper and said in a low voice.

"Everything has a reason, right? Why do you always want to be the first in the exam, Second Young Master? You are not like those children from poor families who have to fight for their chance to take the imperial examination. They are scrambling to get the top spot, which is a real way to climb up. You were born in a powerful family, and you are the second son of the Xie family. Your life has already been among the best in the world. For you, no matter what score you get in the exam, you are the first." Jin Yu consoled him earnestly.

"Who cares about climbing up? What do you know? I..." Xie Jinhe stammered, "I just don't like my dad's flattery!"

The content is not finished yet, continue reading on the next page "Oh! If you want to compete with grandpa, then there is no need! The master wants you to get the first place, do you have to get the first place for him? The human heart is like a snake swallowing an elephant, always greedy. You got the first place, and the master wants you to always get the first place. Do you live for the master all your life! Everyone has his own way to go. Think broadly about troubles. Going into a dead end will only make you more tired. My mother said that life is difficult, so you must know how to be content and not trip yourself up. The eldest son got the first place because he wanted to be a high official. The second son didn't want to climb up, and there were so many people who loved him, so he just lived happily. If he could get the first place, then he would, if he couldn't, then forget it. Why did he have to hold on?"

Xie Jinhe was stunned, looking at the boy in front of him who was talking excitedly. The anger in his heart disappeared, and he felt as if the clouds had parted and the sky was bright and open. Later he realized that he was being too pretentious.

Normally his father always told him that only being first like his brother would be a good thing. He was framed in his brother's shadow and trapped on the path towards his brother. But today someone said that everyone has his own path to take. Jin Yu was right. Just live happily. Why bother to be first in the exam? His father couldn't force him to be the second brother.

"Are you being picky? Are you scolding me in a roundabout way? In the end, you just think I can't get first place." Xie Jinhe stared at Jin Yu's face and raised his eyebrows.

Jin Yu choked, lowered his head, stammered, and couldn't utter a word.

"I'll settle the score with you tomorrow. The lights are off and I'm going to sleep." Xie Jinhe crumpled the paper in his hand into a ball, threw it into the charcoal basin, and said bluntly.

Jin Yu turned off the candle and ran away in shame.

Finally coaxed him to sleep! Jin Yuxin sighed that this job was becoming more and more difficult. She had to counsel the hypocritical young man in the middle of the night, and she had to worry about everything.