Liu Ziru chuckled and said, "Brother Zezu, don't let Old Zhu’s words fool you. It’s not nearly as miserable as he makes it sound. It’s just that with the County Examination approaching, Grandfather moved us into the main residence to keep a closer eye on us."
Lin Zezu knew how prone Zhu Wenchang was to exaggeration, so he teased, "I’d say, Brother Wenchang, you don't know when you’re well off. Others would give anything for the chance to even be noticed by Old Master Liu, let alone have him take the time to lecture them."
"Hahaha… Brother Zezu, you’ve truly hit the nail on the head. Old Zhu here has taken quite a few lashes from Grandfather’s cane recently."
Chapter 239