The onlookers looked puzzled and commented one after another:
"What happened to Mr. Chang and Mr. Nie today? They were at war with each other over a female student."
"Yes, usually others are begging the second elder to become their disciples. Many noble families have broken their heads and are unable to win the favor of the second elder. But now the second elder is vying for an unknown woman. It's really
rare."
"I don't know where this woman is from?"
Chu Nanzhi knew that this contradiction could not be resolved. Seeing more and more people watching, Chu Nanzhi immediately came up with a plan and began to speak:
"Thanks to the love of the two elders, the woman is flattered, but the two elders also know the situation at home. My husband is bedridden now, he is too weak to take care of himself, and there are a group of children to take care of. It is really difficult to get away, and I am afraid that I will let the two elders down.
Love."
Hearing this, Mr. Chang and Mr. Nie couldn't help but frown.
Although the two of them have resigned from office for many years and are living in the countryside, their desire to serve the country still burns like a raging fire in their chests.
Even if he no longer has the magnificence of his youth, if he can cultivate and discover more talented people in his dying years to prepare for the rejuvenation of the imperial court in the future, it will be regarded as a lifelong wish.
But how many dolls are so small?
The two elders glanced at Er Bao and San Bao beside Chu Nanzhi in unison:
It's really embarrassing.
Seeing that the two elders were hesitant, Chu Nanzhi looked thoughtful, and struck while the iron was hot, even boasting:
"However, you might as well consider these four young sons and two elders under the knees of a commoner woman. I have met the four little treasures and the two elders before. All of them have excellent qualifications and intelligence. They have great respect for the two elders. It is simply to worship the two elders.
Born under a virtuous family, it is better for the two elders to obey God's will and accept these four young sons."
The second treasure and the third treasure blushed for a while, and they all looked up at this articulate bad woman, with expressions of bewilderment and confusion on their faces.
After hearing this rainbow fart, Nie Huaian did not find it offensive or disgusting. Instead, he stroked his beard with contentment. When he looked at the second and third treasures, he smiled happily:
"The four little treasures are exactly what I like."
Seeing Mr. Nie's satisfied expression, Chu Nanzhi glanced at Mr. Chang who was still hesitating. Knowing that there was some hope in this matter, Chu Nanzhi asked in a hurry:
"So Mr. Nie is willing to accept four little treasures?"
"Yeah, but."
Mr. Nie stopped talking and looked at Chu Nanzhi expectantly.
Chu Nanzhi guessed the old man's thoughts and immediately answered with understanding:
"From now on, women of the common people are willing to serve Mr. Nie as their teacher and serve as his guide."
Thinking that both elders liked to eat their own cooking, she immediately added: "From now on, I will serve Elder Nie every day and cook delicious food for him."
Nie Huai'an nodded with satisfaction, raised his hands to the crowd and smiled:
"Today I have recruited a new female disciple. I'm afraid you still don't know the background of this disciple. She is the strange woman who cracked the county government tax bank case a while ago and found out the murder of the youngest son in Zhao Taigong's house with just one file.
, is now the proud disciple of the old man."
"Congratulations to Mr. Nie, congratulations to Mr. Nie."
Some people immediately congratulated him, while others whispered: "It turns out that this person is the newly promoted celebrity in the county magistrate's house, who is rumored to be magical."
Although everyone onlookers looked surprised, they all felt admiration after hearing that he was the strange person who solved several recent major cases in the county, and then looking at the woman in front of them.
Just when Nie Huaian happily accepted the congratulations from everyone, Chang Yanjue quietly pulled Chu Nanzhi, mother and son towards their carriage:
"It's better to become a disciple sooner rather than later. Mrs. Chu, please follow me home as soon as possible to report to Da Lang, perform the apprenticeship ceremony, and join the old man's family."
Chang Yanjue forcefully pulled the man into the carriage. Chang Yanjue ordered the groom to drive the horse and quickly said to Chu Nanzhi:
"The tomato scrambled egg dish last time was very suitable to my taste. I have been thinking about it for many days. I will make another dish of this dish for you today as a thank you gift for my apprenticeship."
As he spoke, he completely regarded Chu Nanzhi as his disciple.
Chu Nanzhi was caught off guard and was taken into the carriage. Before she could recover, she heard Mr. Nie's dissatisfied yelling from outside the carriage:
"Old man, don't try to steal my disciple."
Then I saw Mr. Nie getting on the carriage and rushing to catch up.
The carriage sped out of the county town and soon entered the boundary of Anlin Village.
Chang Yanjue lifted the car curtain and saw that Nie Huai'an was no longer behind him. Then he calmed down and spoke to Chu Nanzhi proactively:
"Ms. Chu, does she know who the most famous female official in our Dahe Empire is?"
Chu Nanzhi searched carefully in her mind and pretended to be unsure:
"It is said that she is Princess Jinshu, the granddaughter of the current Empress Dowager."
"Yes, Princess Jinshu is the first female disciple of Lao Chan's sect."
Chang Yanjue half-squinted his eyes, thought for a while, and smiled slowly: "A few years ago, she wrote to me, saying that she would be ordered to go out to fight against the invasion of the enemy country in the north. Now that a few years have passed, it must be time to return to the army."
"I didn't expect that Princess Jinshu actually studied under Chang Lao."
Chu Nanzhi couldn't help but stand in awe.
In memory, the person the original owner admired the most was Princess Jinshu mentioned by Chang Lao.
Although Lin Jinshu was a girl, she was a rare brave general. At the age of fifteen, he led three thousand cavalry to defeat the ten tribes of Baiyu in the south and regained six cities in succession. He became famous in one battle.
Think again about the fifteen-year-old original owner, who had just gotten married and was living a resentful married life.
The gap between people is really quite big.
Looking at Chang Lao who was sitting upright, Chu Nanzhi unconsciously showed a bitter smile: "I have never heard my elder brother mention it."
"Although I am nearly 70 years old, I have very few disciples. Apart from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Princess Jinshu, I am the eldest son of your family."
Chang Lao said, raising his eyes lightly and looking at Chu Nanzhi slowly: "When it comes to bravery, Dalang is not inferior to Princess Jinshu, and when it comes to conspiracy, he is no less than you, but when it comes to conspiracy."
When he said this, he couldn't help but smile meaningfully: "I'm afraid she is not as good as his own wife who is good at hiding the front and guarding the ground."
The smile is full of cunning.
"Chang Lao is overrated."
It was both a conspiracy and a cunning one, which made Chu Nanzhi suddenly feel anxious in her heart.
It seems that the old man is blaming himself for deceiving him about the tax bank case.
But if you think about it carefully, it's not so absolute. He has solved two major cases in a row, which has already surpassed the original owner's personality, and I'm afraid it has aroused his suspicion.
This can cause toothache.
Just when she was in a dilemma, Chang Lao suddenly raised his head and said:
"It's a good thing that you, a woman, are good at keeping a low profile, but you don't have to be so pretentious and make the whole family restless. Observing the etiquette is the principle that I believe in all my life. Let me forget the past things, but in the future, I will be a disciple of me.
Remember this rule."
"Yes, yes, what Chang Lao teaches is that women should remember Chang Lao's teachings."
Chu Nanzhi answered obediently, but felt secretly happy in her heart.
It turns out that this is how the old man views the original owner.
Shang was immersed in a complacent and joyful atmosphere, and a few crisp knocking sounds rang in his ears.
Chu Nanzhi looked up and saw Mr. Chang banging on the carriage with a cane. The two little babies were so frightened that they shrank on both sides and did not dare to look at each other.
"It's time for you to change your words."
Chang Lao reminded him anxiously, then quickly opened the car curtain and looked behind him worriedly.
Chu Nanzhi also looked out and saw that the wide village road was deserted, and there was no sign of Mr. Nie.
When their eyes turned back, Chu Nanzhi noticed Chang Lao's expectant gaze.
She knew very well that the two elders did not accept disciples easily, especially women. Today, they actually fought for her in the busy city. The weight of this was unusual.
After thinking about it carefully, for the sake of the four little guys, she had to grit her teeth and call softly: "Teacher."