Chapter 39: Expensive Books

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“As long as my second aunt likes it.” Ye Qingyu smiled and said that the pastries were for Xiaobao and Xiaoniu.

“Qingyu, although you sold your dowry and prescription and have some money, the more you spend, the less money you’ll have left. It’s better to spend it sparingly.” Although Ye Dahe was touched, he couldn’t help but mutter.

“Second uncle, wealth is earned, not saved.” Ye Qingyu smiled and said apologetically.

“As the big sister, I was muddle-headed previously and didn’t act like a big sister. When I thought about how I previously fought with Xiaobao and Xiaoniu for food, I was ashamed. Now that I have some money on hand, I want to make up for it quickly.”

Ye Dahe felt comfortable hearing her words. He looked at her with a smile and didn’t say anything else.

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After waiting for a while, Ye Dashan and Ye Qingfeng returned. The two of them were sweating profusely from the heat along the way and were very thirsty.

Ye Qingshu quickly poured them two bowls of tea. The two of them did not say anything. They quickly drank the two bowls of tea and sighed comfortably.

“Brother, look, these are the four books you wanted. They’re really expensive. Just these four books cost one tael of silver. And these pens, ink, paper, and inkstones add up to one and a half taels of silver.”

As Ye Qingfeng spoke, he looked pained.

In this era, printing techniques were not good, and paper and books were very expensive. Therefore, even if the poor wanted to study, they could not afford it.

“You little money-grubber.” Ye Qingyu smiled and rubbed Ye Qingfeng’s head. “Your brother is going to take the Elementary Scholar examination. It’s worth it to spend this money.”

“I know.” Ye Qingfeng nodded. He was just nagging.

“After I read these books again and copy them down, we can sell them again,” Ye Qingshu said.

“I’ve already said that you don’t have to worry about money. Just focus on studying,” Ye Qingyu said to her first younger brother.

“Read these for a while. Your big sister has plenty of ways to earn money so that you don’t have to worry, and you will be able to buy as many books as you want.”

Ye Qingyu’s words were arrogant. Ye Dashan gave her a thumbs up. “My daughter is so amazing. She will definitely do what she says!”

“Of course!” Ye Qingyu deliberately raised her head and said proudly. The others couldn’t help but laugh.

The few of them laughed and joked around. Then, Ye Dashan saw the cloth and pastries on the table and the cloth bag, so he naturally asked about them.

Hearing his daughter’s answers, he smiled and praised her for being meticulous. He did not object.

After a while, Ye Dashan had rested enough. Seeing that his youngest son was full of energy and did not look tired at all, he looked at Ye Qingyu and asked,

“Daughter, are you feeling well? How about we go look for your grandmother and mother now? I just asked around. There’s an ox cart returning to our village. We’ll leave in an hour. Let’s call them and go home.”

“I’m feeling much better. I went shopping just now. Let’s go so that we can go home early. My grandfather is alone at home. Although I’ve asked Auntie Liu to take care of him, I’m still worried,” Ye Qingyu stood up and said.

“Yes, that’s right! Let’s go back quickly.” At the thought that his father was at home alone, Ye Dashan felt anxious and hurriedly agreed.

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The shop where Ye Qingyu’s mother and grandmother worked belonged to a rich family with the surname Li. It was not far from the tea shop where they were sitting. They arrived after walking for a few minutes.