Steward Yang dared not be dismissive of Jiang Youzhi; scholars are cunning, and you wouldn't even know when you'd been outsmarted.
He courteously said, "Since Scholar Jiang has spoken, let's do it this way. I'll double the silver, for a total of forty taels."
"I reckon this should be enough for buying the coffin and covering the travel expenses."
Jiang Youzhi nodded slowly, "Third Uncle, what do you think?"
Jiang Hua hastily responded, "Let's do it this way."
Si Lang was discontent beside them, "No way, forty taels is too little!"
"Without a thousand taels, I'll report to the authorities!"
Before arriving, Madam Yang had told him that those running casinos are definitely afraid of reports to the authorities. As long as you mention reporting, they'll give whatever amount of silver.
Upon hearing Si Lang's words, a murderous glint flickered in Steward Yang's eyes.
