Leaving

"Big Sister, can you come out for a moment? There are some things I want to ask you." Standing on the platform erected over the sea, Yang Xiaohai called toward the wooden boat moored there.

After Yang Xiaohai saw Big Sister emerge from inside, he led her some distance away. Pretending to hesitate for a while, he finally asked, "Big Sister, do you still need people over there?"

"What, not getting along with your father, so you want to leave with me? You're not that young anymore. Don't act like a child."

Yang Xiaohai remained silent, watching the monkeys carry several stones into the boat's awning to exchange for silver.

It was clear they were highly practiced at this sort of thing. They moved swiftly and nimbly without making the slightest sound.

After lecturing Yang Xiaohai in the manner of an elder sister, Big Sister continued, "You can come with me if you want, but first kowtow to your father and apologize. I know you can't swallow this anger, but no matter how unpleasant his words are, he's still your father."

"As long as Father's anger fades, I'll take you with me. You're my younger brother. Even if you can't become an official for now, I can still find you some other job to do first."

"And don't look down on it. Our Li Kingdom is fighting Later Shu right now, but anyone can see that Later Shu is finished. Once we win a great victory, you'll count as having contributed as well."

After seeing Monkey Child leave with the silver, Yang Xiaohai obediently nodded and walked toward his own boat.

Once inside the cabin, Yang Xiaohai saw the silver in Monkey Child's arms and let out a great sigh of relief. "Good! Hurry up and pack! We're leaving now!"