How did such immense wealth fall into my family?

Chapter 214 So he was the fish that little girl was trying to catch.
When Old Master Wei learned that Wei Da and his group had arranged for Wei Liefeng to attend Hanshan Academy, he sneered inwardly. Before, whenever his grandson tried to study hard, they would sabotage him; now, they were actively encouraging him to study. "Keep an eye on them and see what they're up to."

"Yes."

Knowing that they wanted to use the Duke of Jin to undermine his grandson, Old Master Wei thought to himself, "Do you think the Duke of Jin is as heartless as you are?" and let them do as they pleased.

Time flies, and a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

The three little bald boys and the two calves have all grown a lot.

The puppy is only in charge of the big picture now. The specific tasks are handled by the three little bald guys and the two calves.

After breakfast, Little Dog Sheng put on a straw hat, carried a fish basket and a fishing rod, rowed a small boat, and took Doctor Chang to the lake to fish.

As Doctor Chang released the fishing line, he said, "What's so fun about this?"

Little Dog Sheng knew that Doctor Chang didn't like fishing, but if she didn't get him out, he would spend all his time buried in his medical books and herbs. "I want to eat the fish I catch myself. Fish I catch myself tastes better than what I buy."

"The ones you catch yourself are the same as the ones you buy."

"Different."

"Same."

"Different."

"Same."

……

By the lake, an old man watched as Xiao Gou Sheng and Doctor Chang started arguing again and said to the old man next to him, "This grandfather and grandson are really interesting."

The old man beside him smiled. "Yes."

"Let's get a small boat and go fishing on the lake."

"Row."

"By the way, have you heard? The imperial court is going to gather together the orphans of soldiers who died in recent years and raise them."

"I've heard about it. They've also recruited quite a few talented and extraordinary people."

"I've heard about that too. You used to be a high-ranking official. Do you know why the imperial court suddenly decided to take care of these children?"

"Someone is asking you about it?"

"Yes. A young man from my clan died in battle a few years ago. His parents didn't know whether they should let him go, so they came to ask me. I wasn't sure either, so I wanted to ask you."

"Perhaps the imperial court has some extra money. Several children there paid for their own admission."

"Pay out of your own pocket?"

"Yes."

"Are the fathers of those children who paid for their own children government officials or businessmen?"

"Officials."

"That should be a good thing."

"Ah."

He had just finished saying "hmm" when he heard the puppy let out a soft "ouch". He instinctively looked over.

When he looked over, the little dog Sheng had already started fishing with Doctor Chang. "Grandpa Chang, how did you catch fish so quickly?"

"I don't know. I just threw it into the lake and the fish started biting."

"I'll just throw it away randomly next time too."

The two of them worked together to pull the fish up.

The fish was quite big.

The little dog packed up his fishing rod. "That's enough to eat. I'll come back to fish tomorrow."

"it is good."

In a short while, the two disappeared.

The old man who had just asked if the child could come along couldn't help but say, "They're really lucky."

"Yes. Let's go fishing on the lake tomorrow."

"it is good."

The two old men fished for more than an hour before returning home.

The gatekeeper quickly came to greet his master when he saw him return. "Master, you're back?"

"Hmm." The old man asked as he walked home, "Did anyone come to deliver a visiting card today?"

"Yes. Lord Yang and Master Zhao wish to pay their respects to you."

"Gone?"

"That's all." The old man was a little disappointed. "Has Seventh Young Master gone out?"

"No."

"Have the Seventh Young Master come to my study to see me."

"Yes."

Wen Qishao was painting under a tree when the gatekeeper came in. "Greetings, Seventh Young Master. Seventh Young Master, the Old Master wants you to go to the study to find him."

"understood."

Grandpa Wen had just sat down when Seventh Young Master Wen came over. "Grandfather, you wanted to see me? Grandfather, what do you think of my painting?"

Old Master Wen took a look. "It has form, but no spirit."

"Huh? I think it's great!"

Grandpa Wen took a piece of paper and copied Grandpa Wen's drawing. After finishing, Grandpa Wen placed the two drawings together. "Take a look for yourself."

Wen Qishao was frustrated. "Grandfather, why can't I capture the spirit of my subjects?"

"Because you've been working in isolation."

"I...I also went out for a walk."

"How many places have you even visited? Do you know that the imperial court is currently collecting the orphans of fallen soldiers?"

"know."

"I'm going to shove you in there."

Wen Qishao: "..." Has his grandfather been driven mad by him? "Grandfather, no one in our family has ever been to the battlefield. We are all civil officials."

"I know."

"Then why do you still want to stuff me in there?"

"Because you're the most idle." The imperial court's funds are never enough. The emperor wouldn't raise so many children for no reason.

Wen Qishao: "..." Where did he find the time to be free? "Grandfather, I want to go and learn painting from Mr. Liu."

"Mr. Liu can only teach you the techniques. Alright, that's settled then."

"Ancestor..."

"If you don't want to, then go to the clan school to study."

"...I'm willing." He gets dizzy just looking at books.

Just as Wen Qishao finished speaking, the butler's voice came from outside. "Master, the heir of the Duke of Wei has sent you a visiting card."

Old Master Wen was delighted. "Bring it in."

"Yes."

After the steward brought in the visiting card, Old Master Wen looked at it and was somewhat disappointed.

After receiving Old Master Wen's reply, Wei Chenglin brought Xi Huaizhou, three little bald men, two calves, and Song Xiaosi to visit Old Master Wen.

Old Master Wen served two emperors.

After exchanging greetings, Old Master Wen began praising Eighteen and the others. "I've heard that you're in charge now; you're all very capable."

Eighteen smiled. "Thank you for the compliment, sir. How are you feeling, sir?"

"Okay. Have you guys made time to read?"

"Yes." Eighteen told Grandpa Wen how they arranged their time.
After listening, Grandpa Wen praised them a few more times. "I have a grandson who likes to draw, but he can't seem to capture the essence of his art. I'd like him to go out with you to broaden his horizons. What do you think? Don't worry, we'll cover his expenses ourselves."

Eighteen laughed upon hearing this. "Of course. But I still need to ask my little niece. Although I am an elder, the Emperor has entrusted this task to my little niece. Do you understand?"

"Yes. Then I'll wait for your good news."

"it is good."

Wei Chenglin and his group had lunch at the Wen family's house before leaving.

Old Master Wen thought the matter was settled, but then Shiba told him that his little niece disagreed. "I can contribute more money."

“It’s not about the money. My niece said that no one in your family serves in the military.”

"This... could you possibly make an exception?"

Eighteen did not answer directly. "My little niece admires you very much."

"I admire you, but I won't take your grandson in." "And then?"

Looking at Old Master Wen with a sincere expression, Shiba said, "My little niece said that it's a waste for you to be fishing at home with your skills."

Old Master Wen: "..." So he was the fish that little girl was trying to catch?