When Gu Shanchang woke up, he still felt a little dizzy and drunk, and laughed at himself: "I am really old. A mere pot of fruit wine actually made me drunk."
Ruoyao brought some water and served Gu Shan's face. She smiled and said, "Lianchi Academy won the first place in the academy competition. Such a happy event is worth getting drunk on."
This is true.
Chief Gu Shanzhang smiled happily and said, "I have accepted Ming Xi as my disciple. It is a double blessing."
Ruoyao had known Shanchang Gu's intentions, and was overjoyed when she heard this: "Miss Xie, third lady Hui Zhilan, has an unparalleled intelligence, and she will definitely inherit the mantle of the young lady."
After a pause, he said softly: "I also hope that the young lady has a disciple by her side, which can alleviate her loneliness."
A woman who is single and unmarried leads a quiet life, but sometimes she is lonely.
Outsiders only saw the scenery of Gu Shan in front of others, and the only one who knew that she was lonely was her personal maid Ruoyao.
Master and servant have been together for many years and have a deep friendship.
Gu Shanchang treated Ruoyao as if he were a sister, speaking without any scruples or taboos: "When you live in this world, you can never have everything go as you wish. I live a carefree life now, and being lonely occasionally is nothing. I find Ming Xi as my wife.
Disciple, I admire her intelligence and diligence, but also pity her life experience."
As he spoke, he sighed softly: "Although she is excellent and outstanding, she is a concubine. She has a mother, a sister, and a brother who is a concubine. The famous Xie Junma gave birth to a good child in vain, but has no real kindness.
Father’s heart.”
"Now that Mingxi has a good reputation, Xie Junma is very kind to her. If she fails in this competition, I don't know what Xie Junma will look like!"
"As Mingxi's master in the future, I will protect her and prevent her from suffering any injustice."
The last sentence was said calmly, yet confidently and domineeringly.
At this moment, the door was lightly knocked, and the concierge came to report: "To report to the mountain chief, Mr. Xie, the minister of Honglu Temple, handed over the message and brought Miss Xie San to visit the mountain chief in person. I wonder if the mountain chief wants it?"
one sight?"
Came really fast!
This also shows how Xie Jun can’t wait to make Xie Mingxi his disciple...
Gu Shanchang twitched his lips, suppressed his disdain for Xie Jun, and said calmly: "Let the father and daughter come in."
…
Xie Jun drank two bowls of sobering soup and took a special shower and changed clothes. At this time, the alcohol was gone and his eyes were clear, and he could not tell that he had drank at all.
Xie Jun was indeed good-looking, and he held his hand in a gentle and graceful manner: "Xie Jun has seen the mountain chief."
His graceful appearance is enough to captivate women in the world.
Of course, this does not include Gu Shanchang, whose heart is still as calm as water.
Gu Shanchang smiled lightly: "Thank you, sir. No need to be polite."
His eyes turned and fell on Xie Mingxi, who was holding the brocade box in his hand.
Xie Mingxi took two steps forward and knelt down respectfully: "My father specially brought me here to become my master, and begged the mountain chief to accept me as his disciple. From now on, the disciple must listen carefully to the master's teachings, study diligently, and live up to the master's expectations."
Gu Shanchang's eyes softened, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he looked at Xie Jun: "Master Xie, would you like Ming Xi to accept me as your teacher?"
You must be willing!
Absolutely!
Can’t wait!
Xie Jun immediately held up his hands and said with a sincere face: "It is her blessing that my little girl is lucky enough to be favored by the mountain chief, and it is also a blessing for our Xie family. I sincerely ask the mountain chief to accept my little girl as his disciple."
Gu Shanchang nodded slightly.
Ruoyao stepped forward on his behalf and accepted the apprenticeship ceremony.
Then, Xie Mingxi kowtowed three times respectfully and offered a cup of tea.
Gu Shanchang took the tea cup and took a sip.
The apprenticeship ceremony is actually quite simple. After this apprenticeship ceremony, the master-disciple status of the two people is decided.
Everyone values inheritance. In addition to heirs, those who are qualified to inherit the mantle are the officially accepted disciples. Mr. Gu Shan has never accepted a disciple in so many years, and Xie Mingxi is the first and only one. In the future, he will be in Gu Shan
How much weight it occupies in the long heart can be known without asking.
Xie Jun's heart was so beautiful that he said with a smile: "In two days, the Xie family will hold a banquet to entertain relatives and friends to celebrate Ming Niang's winning the first place in two subjects in the academy competition."
"I wonder if Mr. Shan has some free time, would you like to visit the Xie family?"
Gu Shanchang was famous for his aloofness and aloofness, and he never attended any banquets.
However, his disciples are an exception.
Gu Shanchang responded with a smile: "Okay, I will definitely go when the time comes."
Xie Jun felt his face light up and smiled repeatedly: "I will send the invitation in person tomorrow."
…
Gu Shanchang smiled slightly and said seriously: "Thank you, Master, since I have accepted Ming Xi as my disciple, I will teach you carefully in the future. I also have to say some things first."
"From now on, I will personally take over Mingxi's studies. Even with other matters, I, as the master, will have to have a hand in it."
"I am an upright person, and my temper cannot be said to be very good. If someone bullies my disciples without authorization, I will never tolerate it. If there is any unhappiness due to this in the future, Mr. Xie will have to bear with it."
Xie Jun: "..."
Chief Gu just didn't say, "No one of my disciples can be bullied." The target was pointed at Princess Yongning and her daughter... In fact, Aunt Ding and her son were not that kind to Xie Mingxi either.
As his own father, facing the fierce and powerful Chief Gu, Xie Jun felt shamefully guilty and gave in. He laughed and said, "Don't worry, Chief. Everyone in our Xie family regards Ming Niang as a treasure."
, I can’t bear to make her suffer even the slightest injustice.”
Gu Shanchang naturally didn't believe such nonsense, but he smiled lightly and said: "That's good."
After a pause, he then said: "I want to talk to Mingxi alone for a while, Mr. Xie, if you don't mind!"
Xie Jun immediately said: "Of course I don't mind. I'll go out and wait. It doesn't hurt to talk longer."
…
Xie Jun went out quickly.
Without waiting for Chief Gu's instructions, Ruoyao quietly retreated.
Gu Shanchang looked at Xie Mingxi and said gently: "Mingxi, you and I are now master and apprentice, and the relationship is no longer the same as before. From now on, you don't have to be too restrained in front of the master, and it doesn't hurt to speak more freely."
"Master is your supporter. If you feel angry in any way, just tell me. I will definitely support you!"
"No one can even think of insulting me, Gu Xianzhi's disciple!"
For some reason, Xie Mingxi's nose suddenly became sore, and her eyes were quietly burning.
She thought she was as cold as a knife and would never be moved by anyone or anything. But just today, she was hit in the heart by the Sixth Princess and Gu Shan one after another.
The Sixth Princess’s cherishment and Gu Shanchang’s protection.
For her, who had always been alone, these feelings were strange and luxurious. But they came together today, melting her cold heart.
She has not shed tears for many years.
At this moment, warm liquid quietly overflowed from the corners of his eyes.
Her eyes were slightly red and she shouted: "Master!"
Gu Shanchang's eyes also flashed with water, he stretched out his hand and gently took Xie Mingxi into his arms.
