(Dear guests, your order has arrived. Where is Pinky?)
Yu Shu's reputation as a female fortune teller had finally been solidified after being personally received by the Great Tiandi yesterday. Early this morning, Pei Jing had come to discuss with Zhao Hui and her husband how to hold a banquet to celebrate Yu Shu's success.
Pei Jing wanted to hold at least 50 tables for the banquet to be grand and worthy of Yu Shu's current status. However, Zhao Hui's house was only so big. Not to mention 50 tables, even 10 tables would be too crowded.
Yu Shu woke up late. She walked into the dining room and heard their discussion. She laughed and said, "There's no need to be so extravagant. Just hold as many tables as you can. I only have a few friends to invite. There won't be enough seats even if there are too many."
Zhao Hui, the woman, was the first to agree. "How is it extravagant? Don't you invite your neighbors? The more people there are, the livelier it is, and the more festive it will be. A few tables of banquets will be too shabby and will make people laugh at you."
Pei Jing also said, "Back in the day, when your uncle passed the exam to be a great fortune-teller, we held 50 tables of banquets at home. We ate for a day and a night before resting. You don't have to worry about being extravagant. Everyone has to do this when they have such a joyous occasion. This is normal. Even the gods in heaven can't control it. "
Being stared at by the two, Yu Shu scratched her head. She just sat quietly like He Fangzhi and did not say anything.
However, Pei Jing and Zhao Hui did not let her go. They asked her every three questions and she had to answer them. Yu Shu had a headache and regretted not sleeping until noon.
Finally, after a heated discussion, Pei Jing and Zhao Hui came up with an idea. Since their house was not big enough, they would book a big enough restaurant and treat the guests on that day.
Just at this moment, a servant reported that Xue Rui had arrived. Yu Shu took this opportunity to slip away and went to the front to meet the guest.
The moment she saw Xue Rui, Yu Shu complained to him, "My mother and Uncle Pei quarreled for the entire morning just to celebrate with me."
Xue Rui's heart ached for her dispirited face, so he said, "What's so difficult about this? Just set up the banquet in Wang Ji Restaurant. No matter how many guests there are, I'll spare a whole day for you and have a banquet from morning till night. No matter how much you eat, it's all yours … What's wrong with that? "
"Of course. Only an idiot would think it's not good. "Yu Shu rolled her eyes and thought to herself," What a fool. "
Xue Rui poked her forehead lightly. "Then why are you making a face?"
Yu Shu pursed her lips and sat down on a chair. "I'm afraid that I'll have nightmares when I sleep at night."
Xue Rui laughed in spite of himself and suddenly let out a long sigh. He said gloomily, "Anyway, you're going to enter Taishi Library. The contract we made before is no longer effective. You'll be leaving Wang Ji Restaurant soon. This time, I'll give you a farewell."
When Yu Shu heard Xue Rui's words, she remembered that she had signed a contract with Xue Rui before. It was said that she would stay at Wang Ji Restaurant to manage for three years. If she successfully entered Taishi Library, the contract would be invalid. She didn't have to stay anymore.
At that time, Yu Shu didn't want to be tied down by this "side job". Now that she heard Xue Rui say that he would give her a farewell, she didn't feel good instead. It was as if they would break up once she left Wang Ji Restaurant. She didn't like this feeling.
Frankly speaking, her days as a manager at Wang Ji Restaurant were not bad. She usually checked the accounts and did the statistics once every half a month. It didn't take much effort. The shopkeeper and maids were very considerate, and the cooking skills of the cook were very to her liking. She really couldn't bear to leave like this.
Xue Rui could see Yu Shu's reluctance to leave. He was happy in his heart, but he didn't ask her to stay. He waited for her to make her own decision.
Yu Shu hesitated for a while and stammered, "Otherwise, otherwise …"
"Otherwise what?" Xue Rui patiently guided her.
"Otherwise, I won't leave." Yu Shu said. Suddenly, she felt comfortable. After all, she didn't want to go against her heart. She was willing to spare some energy to stay at Wang Ji Restaurant and continue to be her manager.
Xue Rui's eyes curved into a smile as he replied, "Okay." Only then did he put down his worries and sat opposite Yu Shu.
Yu Shu rolled her eyes and suggested, "In this case, we should change the irrevocable contract we signed before."
Xue Rui nodded. "Yes, it should be changed. You are now a fortune teller. If you can stay in Wang Ji Restaurant to help me, I will not treat you badly. I will give you 10% of the bonus. How much do you think is appropriate for your monthly salary?"
Yu Shu hurriedly waved her hand. "You misunderstood me. I'm not asking for a bonus. I just want to say that it doesn't take much energy for me to check the accounts for you every month. Let's just treat the previous contract as null and void. I don't want a bonus or salary. But every time I go to the building, I have to eat and drink. Just put it on the public account."
Hearing her words, Xue Rui was happy in his heart. But he shook his head and refused to agree. He stroked his sleeves and suddenly asked,
"Shu, do you know why there are six subjects in Dayan, but only arithmetic is a separate subject?"
Yu Shu shook her head and said blankly, "What's the reason for this?"
Xue Rui nodded and said, "In the previous dynasty, there was no such thing as Dayan Examination in the imperial court. There were only civil and military examinations. Arithmetic was originally included in the imperial examination. After the founding of Daan, Emperor Anwu taught us to respect the Dao and prosper. Learning became the cornerstone of peace. Empress Ningzhen overruled the public opinion and persuaded Emperor Wu to set up a Celestial Commissioner. He became the first Great Supervisor. Later, Dayan was opened. One of the purposes was to select officials for the Celestial Commissioner. In the beginning, there were only five subjects and arithmetic was not included. "
Yu Shu was attracted by this piece of history. She leaned forward and listened with a curious expression.
"Fifty years after that, Emperor Xizong ascended the throne. It was said that one day he had a dream. The Nine Heavens Xuan Nu Goddess Goddess appeared in his dream and said that arithmetic was part of the Xiantian Da Yi. She wanted him to include it in Dayan. So when Emperor Xizong woke up, he ordered the Celestial Commissioner to reform the system. He added arithmetic and made it six subjects in Dayan."
When Xue Rui spoke up to here, he glanced at Yu Shu before continuing. "However, the geniuses that are elected in the sixth department are usually not only useful to the Imperial Astronomer. Within the six departments, the departments under the Ministry of Works, Ministry of Revenue, and Ministry of War all have vital areas that require the use of fortune tellers. Moreover, because the Imperial Astronomer was short of manpower at the beginning, they held onto the original intention that the Grand Yan Examination was to select geniuses and were unwilling to let them go many times. So a hundred years ago, there was endless debate in the imperial court. In the end, it was decided that both sides took a step back and allowed arithmetic to be independent from Dayan. However, it was not included in Teacher Yi. This was so that if there was a need elsewhere, they could still use scholars from arithmetic. "
"Oh, so that's how it is." After listening, Yu Shu had some thoughts in her heart.
At this time, Xue Rui returned to the main topic, "Although a hundred years later, the Celestial Commissioner's position has changed and the talents from the Dayan Examination have mostly gone to other places, only a few are able to stand out and enter the imperial court. But scholars from arithmetic are still allowed to hold positions outside of the Celestial Commissioner. This is closer to an official career. You have a bright future and have no background. How many aristocratic families and chambers of commerce in the capital would be tempted when they hear about you? "
Yu Shu thought that she had become a hot commodity. She was in the mood to joke with Xue Rui.
"Big Brother, aren't you afraid that I will regret staying in Wang Ji Restaurant by telling me the truth?"
Xue Rui was calm and unhurried. He looked at her with a gentle expression. "If you go to another place, you won't necessarily get more benefits than what I've given you. Places with more benefits might not be as free as what I've given you. Places with more freedom might not be as good to you as I am."
These words came from the bottom of his heart. When Yu Shu heard it, she felt as if she was soaking in a hot spring. She felt comfortable from head to toe. She could vaguely feel a gust of hot air rising. Her ears were red and her eyes were burning.
"Big Brother …" Yu Shu sniffled and called out softly. There was a trace of emotion in her voice that even she herself did not notice.
Xue Rui looked at Yu Shu's rare female behavior and was very satisfied. He did not make a sound.
The two sat quietly until Yu Shu calmed down. She rubbed her nose in embarrassment and said, "I am happy to help you.
"I'm happy to help you. If you continue to calculate money for me, then you're looking down on me. If that happens, then I'm going to get angry."
Xue Rui pondered for a moment, and then he said, "Alright, I won't calculate money with you, so don't bother about it with me as well. Your celebratory banquet will be held in the Forgotten Opportunity Pavilion, and it won't be changed."
Yu Shu did not pester him and smiled heartily. "Okay, it's settled."
The two got what they wanted and were happy. Xue Rui chatted with Yu Shu for a while before leaving. He still had a banquet to attend at noon, so he could not stay for lunch.
After Xue Rui left, Yu Shu told Pei Jing and Zhao Hui about the decision to hold a banquet in Wang Ji Restaurant. She was afraid that the elders would worry too much, so she did not say that Xue Rui would pay the bill. She only told them that she had been doing the accounts in this restaurant before.
Even though Pei Jing knew that the dishes in this newly opened restaurant of Wangji Restaurant were expensive, his family was rich. After he entered the capital city, he had made a windfall, so he was not afraid that he would not be able to support Yu Shu. Little did he know that Xue Rui had already taken care of the matter of treating them, so he did not need to consider the issue of expenses at all.
So the banquet was finalized. All that was left was for Yu Shu to choose a good day and prepare the invitation.
***
In the morning, Xue Rui came. In the afternoon, Liu Tan sent a steward to Yu Shu's house.
When the steward saw her, he said, "In order to thank Yu Suanzi for his help in the Double Suns Meeting, His Highness asked me to pick a few small courtyards in the capital. Please choose one that you like."
Then he took out a red list and handed it to Yu Shu. The location and size of each house were written on it.
At first, Yu Shu was a little flattered. In the past two times, Liu Tan gave her gifts, and each time he gave her a big gift. This time, he was even more generous. He even wanted to give her a house.
But then she thought about the help she had given to Liu Tan, so it was not a big deal to accept a house.
So she took the red list and looked at it. Who knew that when she looked at it, her hands softened. This was not a small courtyard, it was clearly a big house!
The smallest house had three entrances and three exits, which was equivalent to two of the courtyards where her family lived now.
Moreover, these big houses were located in the northern part of the city. The location was very good, and the value increased several times.
Still not accepting it? Yu Shu hesitated.
The steward was also a sensible person. Looking at Yu Shu's expression, he smiled and persuaded, "If Miss can't make up your mind, you might as well find a free time and see the house with your own eyes. You must first like it, then you can decide whether or not to accept it."
Yu Shu coughed twice and pretended to be serious. She nodded and said, "That's right. Then I'll go take a look tomorrow."
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