King of Song

Chapter 5
While there was no one around, Lin Zhao took away the medicinal residues and returned to the room to dry in a ventilated place. If he had time, he would find a doctor to see what the medicinal materials were, maybe they would come in handy sometime.As for the piece of porcelain, it was also preserved as evidence...

At noon, Lin Zhao walked to the accountant in the front yard, where Miss Meng usually works.

As soon as you enter the small courtyard, you can see dozens of accountants in the side rooms on both sides, either looking through the accounts, fiddling with calculations, or writing quickly...

It's no wonder that the Meng family has branches in more than ten cities, including Jiangning, Hangzhou, Bianjing, Luoyang, and Damingfu. Its business scope involves grain, cloth, restaurants, shipping, and other industries.Speaking of which, Lin Zhao admired Meng Ruoying quite a bit. It was really hard work and not easy for a woman to manage such a huge property!
"Hey, the counting house is an important place, idlers are not allowed to enter..." After walking a few steps, a servant stopped him, and when he saw his face clearly, he said with a smile: "Oh, isn't this Brother Lin?"

About what happened yesterday, although the old lady has repeatedly ordered it to be kept secret, the news spread like wildfire in the Meng residence, and the only one kept in the dark is the cuckold Meng Ruogu himself.

First it was the male protagonist of the Feng/Liu case, and then he talked about self-proving his innocence. The eyes of everyone in the Meng Mansion couldn't help but a little more curious, a little more high-spirited.

Lin Zhao could also feel something strange, but ignored it, and said, "I am ordered by the young master to report to Missy, where is Missy now?"

"Report? Oh..." The servant said to the main room behind him: "Missy is there to check the accounts..."

Lin Zhaogang wanted to take a step forward, but was stopped by his servant and said, "Brother Lin, it may not be convenient for you to go now..."

"Why?"

Without waiting for the servant to answer, he saw two women coming out of the main hall...

"Xiaotao is also confused for a while, as long as she knows her mistakes and can correct them, I am willing to give her a chance to reform herself."

"Sister-in-law is kind-hearted, adults don't remember villains..."

"Hey, she was also confused for a while, so it's good to know the mistake and correct it. This is thanks to you, little sister. If you didn't persuade me, grandma wouldn't let go..."

"Where, sister-in-law, you are too polite..."

Lin Zhao could see clearly that it was Mrs. Li and Meng Ruoying's sister-in-law.It was also clear that Mrs. Li should have begged Meng Ruoying, said good things in front of the old lady, and promised to release Xiaotao in advance, and now she is here to thank her!Of course, there may be other purposes!
"I've met Young Madam, Miss!" Lin Zhao stepped forward to interrupt because he couldn't get used to the acting of sluts.

"you……"

Mrs. Li suddenly saw Lin Zhao, trembling with fright, her eyes suddenly flustered...

Seeing this, Meng Ruoying said in a deep voice, "What are you doing here? Why are you so rude, you scared my sister-in-law..."

Lin Zhao sneered in his heart, if there were no ghosts in his heart, why would he be so panicked?
"It's okay, it's okay!" Mrs. Li on the other side had calmed down, waved her hands again and again, and said, "Brother Lin, I misunderstood you yesterday, I'm sorry!"

"Young Madam, you are welcome!" Pretentiously, Lin Zhao sneered in his heart. Li's acting skills were not bad, but the deep worry and resentment in his eyes were undoubtedly revealed.

Lin Zhao guessed that at this moment, this despicable slut must be trying to find a way to deal with her...

Could it be that I am still afraid of a woman?Soldiers come to block the water and cover them with soil, and stay with them to the end!
"Little sister, I'll take my leave first..." Li Shisheng was afraid that she would lose her words if she said too much, especially after seeing Lin Zhao's ability yesterday, she was even more frightened, so she said goodbye and left in a hurry.

Meng Ruoying still maintained that arrogant demeanor, and asked, "What are you doing here?"

"Oh!" Lin Zhao said with a smile: "The old lady's birthday party is approaching, and the son will be delayed in his studies at the state school, so he can't help much, and he is afraid that the lady will be too tired. Therefore, he sent me to assist the eldest lady and do my filial piety for the son. !"

Meng Ruoying remained calm, she was obviously used to her brother's behavior, and never expected much from him, but now he is more interested in Lin Zhao.

"You? What can you do?" People are divided into groups, and birds of a feather flock together.In Meng Ruoying's impression, both Lin Zhao and his elder brother tended to be bookworms, and it seemed that they could not be counted on.

Being despised again, Lin Zhao said unfairly, "I will do what I need!"

Meng Ruoying's almond eyes widened immediately, she was used to bossing her around, and she didn't like such aggressive behavior...

Are you mad at me?Well, let's try... Meng Ruoying casually pointed to a stack of papers on the indoor table, and said, "Since my elder brother asked you to come and help, your filial piety is commendable, so naturally I can't refuse. But seeing that you are thin, you can't lift your hands on your shoulders." I can’t mention it, physical work is not difficult for you, it’s okay to settle the accounts, right? Those are all the purchase expenses for the grandmother’s birthday banquet, please do the calculation, how much will it cost in total?”

Settle accounts?Lin Zhao smiled and nodded in agreement.

Meng Ruoying was a little surprised, she thought Lin Zhaohui would refuse or be embarrassed, but she didn't expect to agree so easily.Said in a deep voice: "There is a calculation there, start now, can it be completed before sunset?"

Although the Song Dynasty already had abacus, the calculation method of the abacus formula is not perfect enough, and the calculation speed is not very fast.In fact, Meng Ruoying was trying to make things difficult, so that Lin Zhao could retreat.

"I'm afraid it won't take that long..." Lin Zhao glanced at it, and immediately started to calculate.

boast!Meng Ruoying rolled his eyes at him, then went into the room...

Lin Zhao has already started adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. Everything is going well, except that the writing brush is a little difficult to use...

Meng Ruoying sat in the middle and flipped through the ledger, feeling amused in her heart, it's up to you to make you arrogant!

But within an hour, there was a knock on the door, and when he looked up, he found Lin Zhao standing at the door.

"What's the matter? Can't figure it out?" Meng Ruoying smiled slightly, quite proudly.

Lin Zhao smiled and said, "I've finished the calculations, a total of 310 Liuguan!" It seems that I have seen the prices of the Song Dynasty in a magazine in my previous life, and the price of a consistent money is about 500 yuan!In other words, the cost of Mrs. Meng's birthday banquet was around [-] million. She is really rich!
Meng Ruoying didn't take it seriously at first, but after hearing the number reported by Lin Zhao, she couldn't help but startled, she roughly estimated that it was about the same!

"How did you figure it out?" Meng Ruoying couldn't help being very curious.

Lin Zhao said with a smile, "Shanren has his own tricks..."

Meng Ruoying rolled his eyes at him, and said angrily, "Okay, you go back first, I will call you if something happens!" At this moment, she still didn't quite believe Lin Zhao...

Lin Zhao was happy to be at leisure, and immediately walked away.Seeing him go away, Meng Ruoying walked to the table and saw many symbols drawn on the white paper, it seemed that this was the basis for Lin Zhao's conclusion!

Meng Ruoying suddenly became interested and wanted to verify it!Immediately, he called a few accountants, and ordered: "Don't do anything today, quickly sum up the total of these accounts!"

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Lin Zhao hummed a ditty all the way, not wanting that the Encounter Road was narrow, and happened to meet Mrs. Li and Xiao Tao who had just been released on the road.

"I have seen the young lady..."

"It's Brother Lin!" Li Shi smiled coquettishly, but also sinisterly. Behind her, Xiao Tao looked at Lin Zhao with resentment, and her cross-eyed eyes became closer together...

"Oh, didn't Miss Xiaotao pass away behind closed doors thinking about her past?" Lin Zhaoming asked knowingly.

Xiaotao proudly said: "Madam, please let me out!"

"Really? Congratulations, but Miss Xiaotao must pay attention in the future, but she can no longer speak nonsense with her eyes open..."

Mrs. Li said coldly: "Of course I will strengthen discipline, but brother Lin, don't watch what you shouldn't, don't say what you shouldn't, it's not always so lucky..."

"I would like to follow the teachings of the young lady, and I will leave!" Well, threaten me, I have never been afraid of threats.Lin Zhao didn't pay much attention to it, turned around and walked away...

Xiao Tao worried: "Miss, his mouth is always a disaster!"

"I know, but he doesn't have evidence, so what if he knows? By the way, have all the dregs from yesterday been disposed of?"

"Yeah!" Xiaotao nodded, no one should pay attention to the flowers under the bushes, and it turns into soil after a long time, which is a good fertilizer.Then he said worriedly: "Miss, you didn't take your medicine yesterday, will it be...?"

Mrs. Li shook her head and said: "It can't be such a coincidence, can it? Sigh! It's all because of that bookworm Meng Ruogu who refused to have sex with me for half a year, otherwise why would he be so cautious and fearful!"

Xiaotao added: "And this Lin Zhao, it's really disgusting, seeing him so proud, I really can't swallow this breath!"

"Well, it's time to find a way to make him uncomfortable!" Mrs. Li agreed with this.

(End of this chapter)