Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 565 The Truth (asking for monthly tickets)

"Second Master, has your brother really been here?"

Tan Ji asked curiously.

"Oh, I made that up."

Zhang Yanling said casually.

Tan Ji was speechless for a moment.

Zhang Yanling laughed, "But it's good. Since this shopkeeper knows the two eunuchs Qin, he must be one of our own. I will come here more often in the future... This place looks pretty good. It will be fine to entertain guests in the future... I will bring someone here next time."

"Who are you bringing?"

Qin Ji discovered that the topic at the dinner table was completely diverted by Zhang Yanling.

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "Bring Tan Yun along... Isn't he the biological nephew of Eunuch Tan? One is an adopted son, and the other is a biological nephew. Who is closer and more important?"

Qin Ji smiled and said, "An adopted son and a nephew are always different. One is an outsider, and the other is a family member. In terms of old-age care, one has to rely on the biological nephew. Even if a child is adopted after death, it is usually a newborn baby of the nephew of the family. This way, the baby will not remember anything and can inherit the family line after death... Therefore, it is very important for palace servants to have a close nephew."

Zhang Yanling nodded. It was the first time he heard a eunuch talk about inheriting the incense.

Especially since it was brought up in person by an old man like Qin Ji, who is in a high position of power and is on his deathbed, it can be regarded as first-hand information.

"Eunuch Qin, I'll offer you a cup of tea instead of wine... Thank you for your care all the time."

Zhang Yanling picked up the teacup and said.

Qin Ji was extremely terrified and said, "I don't deserve it, Second Young Master. You have always been the one who has taken care of me and the Crown Prince... the current Emperor."

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "We are all family, so let's not talk about different things. You are my brother-in-law's family, so they are also my relatives. If you have anything to do in the future, just tell me. My father has always said that it is a blessing in his life to meet Eunuch Tan."

Tan Ji smiled.

Even though he knew it was just flattery, he was still happy to hear it.

Who would refuse an olive branch extended to them by a very capable person?

If you are a coward and incompetent, it would be strange if people would pay attention to you just because you say nice words.

Qin Ji said: "Second Young Master, it is my greatest honor to meet you and your father."

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Zhang Yanling enjoyed the banquet quite a lot.

After both the host and the guests had a great time, Zhang Yanling asked Pingbao to pack up all the leftover food and take it back to eat with the eldest son of the Zhang family.

After all, most of the meals were not even eaten with chopsticks.

The reason why I specifically mentioned the braised pork elbow was because of the Zhang family's eldest brother.

That guy likes to eat very much.

Because he runs around all day and consumes a lot of energy, Zhang Heling can't gain weight no matter how much he eats. He just looks stronger...

Nowadays, skinny people are looked down upon when they go out, especially men, who have to wear some "width" to look respectable.

"Everything is ready for you."

Ping Bao put all the packed meals into food boxes, stacked them one on top of another, and looked extremely beautiful. He smiled and asked, "Do you want me to send them to your house?"

Zhang Yanling lifted it up in his hand and shook his head, "No need. I can take it back myself."

"Yes Yes."

Ping Bao responded quickly.

When Zhang Yanling was about to leave, he looked around and said with emotion: "Your place is really nice... I will come to your place when I need to entertain friends in the future."

"It is my honor."

Ping Bao said with a smile.

Then Zhang Yanling left.

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After Qin Ji and Zhang Yanling left, today's banquet was officially over.

Ping Bao breathed a sigh of relief.

Yang took off her apron, walked out of the kitchen, and asked, "Didn't you ask who that young master is?"

Ping Bao said angrily: "Can anyone who can sit with our godfather and Grandpa Huai En be an ordinary person? You have long hair but little knowledge, and you always talk nonsense in front of others! The future of our family is almost ruined by you!"

Yang said angrily, "I didn't see any gains today. Instead, I was busy running around and was exhausted, but I still didn't make any deals... I saw that all the money was thrown into the water..."

"What's the big deal about this little money?"

Ping Bao seems very free and easy.

Yang said angrily: "That's why it's no good to follow you. You don't know how to do business, and you always talk about human relationships and loyalty. This family is almost ruined by you! It's all because of me..."

Just as the couple was arguing, a young man with a straight figure and a long sword on his waist came into the store.

"Sir, you look very kind. Are you here to have lunch? It's past lunchtime and everyone at the stove is resting."

Ping Bao stepped forward and greeted him.

The person who came was Qin Yun.

Qin Yun put down some change and said, "This is the money for the meal."

"what?"

Ping Bao looked surprised.

The head of the East Depot treated his adopted son to a meal at his shop, but he actually asked for payment?
"Also, lunch boxes and other things will not be refunded. If the money is not enough, just let me know." Qin Yun said.

"No, no, that was my gift to the elders... and I cannot accept money... please take it back." Ping Bao said quickly.

Qin Yun smiled and said, "This was not given by the eunuchs, but by my second son."

"Your second young master?" Ping Bao finally realized that the person was talking about the young boy who looked quite immature.

Tan Yun said: "If there is nothing else, I will leave first."

"Captain Tan? Is that you?"

Ping Bao suddenly remembered that he really knew the person in front of him, and that he was not just someone who looked friendly.

"Just call me Tan Yun!"

Tan Yun bowed.

What's the point of being a hundred households? I've already been a thousand households!

Your vision needs to keep up with the times.

Ping Bao said, "It's really you. That... young master, could he also be a relative of my adoptive father?"

You keep calling him the second young master, and you are Qin Chang's nephew, so doesn't that mean that the boy is someone in Qin Chang's family?

But I've never heard of a godfather adopting a child before.

Qin Yun said mysteriously, "It's hard to tell my specific identity, but I'll have a chance to see you in the future, so just greet me. In addition, I've been promoted to a thousand-householder of the Imperial Guard, so if you need any help in the future, you can come to the Imperial Guard Office and let me know...

"You treated us very well this time. Even the Second Young Master praised your food for being very good and your attitude was excellent. He said he would come often in the future."

Ping Bao quickly said, "It is my honor. Captain Qin, I am also short-sighted, please don't be offended!"

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Zhang Mansion.

Zhang Yanling, who had just returned home, was immediately called to the study by Zhang Luan.

The Zhang family father and son sat opposite each other across a desk, and Zhang Yanling handed the treatment plan he had compiled to Zhang Luan.

Zhang Luan asked, "What disease did Huai En have? Will he die?"

"It can be called pulmonary congestion at the moment. There are relevant records in medical books. I have marked it for you." Zhang Yanling said, "This disease becomes more and more serious as it progresses. However, there are patients who can live for three to five years... But with the current diagnosis and treatment methods, I am afraid that it would be good if they can hold on for another year."

Zhang Luan frowned and asked, "At present? Does that mean there will be a way to deal with it in the future? My son, you always speak with some ambiguity, which makes your father think about it, but he can't figure it out."

Zhang Yanling grinned and said, "So, Dad, why do you think so much?"

Zhang Luan shook his head and sighed: "I didn't expect that after knowing Huai En for just a few days, he would die? Life is so unpredictable!"

"Dad, you have to take good care of yourself, otherwise in a few years..."

"Bah, you little brat, why are you cursing your father for no reason?"

Zhang Luan cursed, "If I die, will you inherit the family property or something? Keep a close eye on me and make sure I'm healthy... I'll ask you to check my pulse from now on, and you'll have to explain everything to me, no matter if there's a problem or not... Humph, I don't believe it. With such a capable person like you at home, I can't expect my father to die young."

"hehe."

Zhang Yanling could only respond to Zhang Luan's shamelessness with a wry smile.

Zhang Luan put down the medical records and said, "Seriously... Your Majesty doesn't know about this yet. It's not a good idea for me to come out and treat Huai En like this, right?"

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "Don't worry, Dad. I think His Majesty will know about it in a day or two."

"Huh!? Aren't they trying to work together to hide this?"

Zhang Luan asked in confusion, "They broke the window paper so quickly?"

Zhang Yanling asked: "Qin Chang asked you to treat Huai En, so there was a reason for exposing this matter... Have you never thought about it?"

"what!?"

Zhang Luan was shocked again. "I thought Qin Chang was just being kind-hearted, but it turns out he had a plan in mind."

Zhang Yanling said helplessly: "Huai En deliberately concealed his illness, and Qin Chang might have accidentally learned the truth by coincidence... If he knew the truth but deliberately didn't say it, would Your Majesty think he was insincere?"

Zhang Luan said disapprovingly: "What's the big deal... Huai En himself doesn't want to say it, but you have to force others to say it? What kind of logic is this!"

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "Early detection and early treatment. Huai'en didn't want to cause trouble to His Majesty and the court. It was completely out of kindness. What do you think if Qin Chang knew about it but didn't report it? Even if His Majesty didn't blame him at the time, there would still be a thorn in his heart... You, Qin Chang, deliberately concealed it and didn't report it, which led to Huai'en's death due to terminal illness... You, Qin Chang, deliberately did bad things because you wanted to replace Huai'en, right?"

"Cough cough!"

Zhang Luan coughed violently twice, perhaps because he was choked by his own saliva. He waved his hands and said, "Alright, my son, you are right. People's hearts are hidden in their stomachs. Your father has seen that there is no good person in the court. Logically speaking, His Majesty is not that kind of person. Don't think badly of him."

Zhang Yanling explained, "It's one thing to be good or bad, but the resentment in your heart won't stop just because you're a good person... Tan Chang was also afraid of being suspected by the emperor, so he told Tan Ji about it first, and asked you to treat the disease, which was equivalent to making the matter semi-public. In this way, Huai En himself was embarrassed to continue hiding it, so he could only tell the truth to His Majesty."

Zhang Luan said, "Oh, after hearing what you said, Qin Chang is simply a thousand-year-old fox, too cunning... No wonder he works so hard to treat others. If you don't know, you would really think he is a good man! Then should I continue to pretend to be confused and wait for the truth to be revealed first?"

"Just improvise."

Zhang Yanling said, "Who knows when His Majesty will know? I guess when my brother-in-law learns the truth, he will take the initiative to ask you to help treat Huai En... The result will be essentially the same as now."

Zhang Luan picked up the medical records again and glanced at them, saying, "Even His Majesty would ask me to treat Huai En? Then I must make full preparations... I can't lose face in front of others!"

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "You have treated the late emperor before, and you were alone in the palace. You have experienced all kinds of questioning and doubting. You are considered a veteran in the doctor circle. Are you afraid of such a small scene?"

Zhang Luan shook his head: "I am not worried about the late emperor. After all, he is sick and confused. He will try his best to fight for a glimmer of hope for life. But I am worried about Huai En... This old guy looks at people differently from ordinary people. In front of him, I feel like I am naked... Sometimes I can't help but feel a chill down my spine."

"Dad, are you still afraid?"

Zhang Yanling had a look of gloating.

"Tsk, I'm not a saint, so it's natural for me to have emotional changes. Forget it, let me get ready...go and do your own thing. I'm sorry to disturb you for a day." Zhang Luan said.

Zhang Yanling asked, "Dad, have you arranged any entertainment activities these two days?"

"Yes, I'm going to familiarize myself with what you wrote first. I'm going to meet Li Zisheng in the evening. I've had a lot of social engagements recently, and Li Zisheng introduced a lot of people to me. I feel like I almost forgot who is who... My brain isn't working well, and sometimes I feel like everyone looks the same." Zhang Luan said.

Zhang Yanling asked curiously, "Dad, are you still face-blind?"

"Pooh!"

Zhang Luan spat, "What do you mean by face blindness? I don't know what you are talking about... Anyway, I am very busy. Now let's go and do our own things. Let's go!"

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