“Ten taels.” The two words he uttered made me collapse in frustration. “What?! Only ten taels?! This tiny amount isn’t even enough for me to eat, drink, or even use the toilet for a month!” The young brother frowned. “What can we do? Our yamen is famous for being a ‘Qing Shui Yamen'”
Not only us, even Lord Zhao’s shoes are patched and worn repeatedly.
“Damn! He’s being too thorough in being an honest official! Stealing a bit of silver won’t kill him! Why should we be poor and clean-handed just because he wants to be an honest official?” I was angry. “An honest official is naturally better than a corrupt one, but I still feel unfair for you, Brother Ling!” the young brother said with a tone of regret.
Damn, my martial arts must be amazing! Hehe, I loved what this young brother said! So, I decided – I’m quitting this job! I’ll go to the palace and ask the emperor for a salary! “Young brother, I’m currently suffering from amnesia, so can you tell me your name?” The young brother hesitated, a trace of disappointment seeming to hang on his face, “I’m Xiao Yuan. Brother Ling, how could you forget even me?”
I patted Xiao Yuan’s shoulder: “No, I didn’t forget, I remember now! Okay! I’m leaving, not working here anymore. I’ll come back to see you when I have time! But I advise you to find another job soon! With this work and this salary, you’ll eventually become skin and bones!” I picked up the bundle and jade hairpin and left, turning back at the door: “Young brother! Take care!”
“Slap!” I hit the honest official’s desk, scaring him half to death. Serves him right! How dare he give me such a low salary!
“Give me double this month’s salary! I’m telling you, I’m not working anymore!” The honest official straightened his hat, looking pitiful. “But I’ve already given this month’s silver to my wife!”
I laughed, imitating the King of Hell’s daughter’s eerie laugh. Hmph, trying to play this game with me? Even the King of Hell hides personal money, let alone you! Not giving? I’ll search! I punched him into a national treasure panda, knocking him out.
