"Learn how to calm down every time you encounter a problem!"
Old Yuan looked at Yuan Zhao Di. "How about this? You go to the county now and call fifth back!"
"Father, why must we call him back? If something really were to happen, isn't it safer to stay in the county than to come back home?" Zhao Di asked, confused with the situation.
"This way, no matter what, our Yuan family line will continue!" Yuan Zhao Di continued.
If the Yuan family were fated to face this calamity, then his younger brother would be able to survive by staying in the county academy. If he were to call Yin Di back, won't he face the same fate?
"You know nothing!" Old Yuan kicked his son angrily, "Your little brother has been full of ideas since he was young. We can't think of a way to solve this problem, but your little brother might have a way!"
"If your little brother can't think of a solution, let him bring Jiao Jiao to the county. He can at least protect the blood of our Yuan family!"
"Father, why are you suggesting Yin Di bring Jiao Jiao and not her brother too?"
"Why do you have so many questions?"
Old Yuan didn't want to explain too much to his son, so he responded violently and kicked him out of the house.
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Yuan Zhao Di did not dare and could not lay a hand on his father, so he could only obey and rush to the county.
Lin He village was quite far from the county, and it would take about four to six hours to get there by foot. Because he had a lot to think about, Yuan Zhao Di left at speed so fast that it was as if he was flying. Even so, it took him four hours to enter the county and reach the academy.
Yuan Zhao Di's younger brother, Yuan Yin Di, was just as his father had said. He had been full of ideas since he was young. He was smart and naturally outstanding in his studies. According to the academy's plan, Yuan Yin Di would participate in the imperial examination next year.
Yuan Zhao Di was thrilled when he heard that his fourth brother had come to visit. But when he saw this brother's expression, he knew something had happened at home.
"Fourth brother, what happened at home?"
"Little five, how did you know something happened at home?"
"It's written all over your face!"
Yuan Yin Di shrugged, "Fourth brother, stop all these small talks. Tell me quickly. What happened? Maybe I have a way to solve it!"
"Did you not hear about our dragon head dock being attacked by pirates while you were here in the academy?"
"Pirates had attacked dragon head dock?" Yuan Yin Di asked. He had never heard of this, but he rolled his eyes and continued, "Fourth brother, Qingyuan river is related to the imperial court's control over Jiangnan. The entire river course has 18 navy fortresses. How can there be any pirates?"
"This matter is a little complicated. Please take a day off from your teacher and come home with me. We'll talk on the way!" Yuan Zhao Di suggested as he did not dare to discuss the pirates being imposters of the imperial court.
"By the way, your sister-in-law has given birth. We finally have a girl in the family! You also have another nephew!"
Yuan Zhao Di started discussing the happy news at home after talking about the irritating matter. However, his joy reduced whenever he thought about the trouble his family might encounter.
"Let's not talk any further. I'll go apply for leave first!"
Yuan Yin Di knew that his family was in big trouble this time from how his brother talked. Being the manager at the dock, his fourth brother was good with his speech, but everything he said today seemed to be all over the place.