Crossing the famine, I am a poor fish, and my descendants have to work hard

The more the Master looked, the more astonished he became.

Many of the ideas put forward in the article are unprecedented, but they make a lot of sense when you think about them carefully.

This boy is so young, but he has such foresight, which is extraordinary.

It has been a long time since I have seen such a talented and smart student. Thinking about all these years, the emperor is the only student. Now that he is old, he is always looking for another successor. Is this the student sent by God?

"Are you willing to become my disciple?"

"The students are willing, and I am grateful to the teacher for being willing to accept the students."

After hearing this, Zhang Xinshu was so excited that he immediately knelt down and began to kowtow.

"Okay, okay, from today on, you are my disciple. Do you have any words?"

"I haven't chosen a name yet, please give me one, teacher."

"Let's call it Shuli. I miss you so much that I won't do it. I will keep my promise after we part."

"Thank you for the calligraphy, teacher."

"Okay, get up. You will study in the academy from now on, and will be enrolled according to your progress."

"Song Shibao, come here for a moment."

The master shouted outside.

"Master, what do you want me to do?"

"Let me introduce you to my new disciple, Zhang Xinshu, courtesy name Shuli. Go take him to complete the admission procedures."

"Congratulations, Master, for having a beloved disciple."

"Hahaha, it's really great news. Let's go and complete the selection procedures first, and then I'll introduce myself to everyone."

"Okay, Shanzhang. Shuli, come this way, follow me to complete the admission procedures."

"Yes, Master."

"Teacher, I will leave first. Allow me to prepare myself and come back later to pay my respects to you."

"Well, let's go."

Zhao Yuanzhen also bowed and followed him out.

He became the disciple of the Grand Master already? Isn't this a bit too easy?

Doesn't that mean he is a fellow apprentice of the Emperor?

Based on Zhang Xinshuo's learning progress, the teacher enrolled him in the school.

After completing the formalities, Zhang Xinshuo went to prepare for the apprenticeship ceremony.

The gifts for the apprenticeship ceremony are the most basic six gifts of maintenance and other items.

The six rituals of the collection include:

Dried meat means gratitude to teachers.

Celery symbolizes diligence and love of learning, and diligence brings success.

Dried longan symbolizes the awakening of wisdom and the fulfillment of merit.

Lotus seeds symbolize painstaking education and good intentions.

Red dates symbolize early admission to high school and success in the imperial examinations.

Red beans symbolize great ambitions and good luck.

These six rituals not only demonstrate students' respect for their teachers, but also express good wishes for the master-student relationship.

Generally, those with better conditions will also receive some other gifts.

Zhao Yuanzhen took a few pieces of good-quality beef jerky, wrapped them in paper, and bought some juicy celery. There was no celery at that time, but since she grew it at home, she could have an excuse.

I picked the best dried longan, lotus seeds, red dates and red beans and bought one pound of each.

I found a big round gift box made of bamboo, folded a small box out of paper and put each item in it, and placed them neatly in the round gift box. The various colors echoed each other, which was very beautiful.

The six gifts of the collection have been prepared, but what other gifts should I give?

"Xin Shu, what other gifts should we prepare?"

"Mom, I'm not sure either. Please help me think about it."

"Okay, let me think about it."

Then I started browsing the mall.

Find some novel things, otherwise the old tutor, who has seen everything, will not be interested in ordinary things.

You should also give some things that literati and poets like.

How about giving me a set of glass study supplies?

The glass-stemmed brush is made in the shape of a bamboo joint, which makes it look elegant and non-slip.

Frosted glass inkstone has a certain roughness and is suitable for grinding ink sticks.

The glass paperweight is a rectangular glass strip that is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top. In the middle of the glass is a painting of bamboo by Zheng Banqiao, with a short poem written on it, which is beautifully crafted.

The glass pen holder is crystal clear and is in the shape of a large round line. There is a wooden base underneath, a horizontal beam in the middle, and some hooks for hanging brushes.

The glass brush washer is a big oval transparent container with bamboo painted on the outside. When you put water in it to wash the brush, the water turns black and the bamboo on the outside becomes vivid like a lively ink painting.

The small glass pen holder is a small section of bamboo, about 5 cm long, with a few flying bamboo leaves on it, dyed green, which is lush and lovely. It can be used to temporarily hold brushes.

Basically, all the small items used on the desk are available.

"Xin Shu, this is a set of small items made of colored glass for use on a desk. What do you think of it?"

"Look, kid."

"Well, then you can check it out carefully. If there is no problem, we will go to your teacher to hold the apprenticeship ceremony."

"it is good."

The two of them were in the carriage, and Zhang Xinshu checked it carefully. After all, he had to remember the gift he had given.

Seeing that there was no problem, Zhao Yuanzhen found some cloth, wrapped it carefully, and put it in the box.

It was already noon, a good time to perform the ceremony of paying homage to the master.

After tidying up their clothes, the two of them entered the academy again.

"Teacher, is the teacher still in the study? I have prepared the gift of tuition. I can now pay my respects to you."

"Yes, the headmaster has been waiting for you. Come with me."

"Teacher, I am ready. Please pay homage to my teacher."

"Okay, Song Shibao, go make the arrangements, we'll go over there and call all the teachers over."

"Yes, Chief Shan."

The academy has a shrine for worshipping disciples, and the ceremony of paying respect to one’s teacher usually takes place here.

All the teachers came, there were more than 30 of them, and the teacher and the etiquette student had already prepared an item.

It was presided over by the School of Rites.

"The auspicious time has arrived. The apprenticeship ceremony will begin immediately. Come."

Zhang Xinshu held the gift in both hands and walked forward slowly.

"Wash your hands!"

He temporarily handed Shu Xiu over to someone else and walked to the washbasin to wash his hands.

"Dress properly!"

She carefully arranged her clothes and hair crown. Because Zhang Xinshu was still young, she had not put on the crown yet, just a small bun wrapped in cloth.

"offer!"

He took his gift of salary, walked up to the Grand Tutor and knelt down.

"I want to ask for the teachings of the teacher. I thank the teacher for accepting me as my disciple. The disciple should remember the teacher's teachings."

Then he handed over the gift of tuition.

The old tutor took the gift and placed it solemnly on the table beside him.

"Bow down!"

The ceremony of bowing in the Daliang Dynasty was a kneeling ceremony, which was very solemn. When kneeling, the hands and head should be placed on the ground.

Zhang Xinshu bowed respectfully.

"admonition!"

The old tutor is about to start lecturing.

"Students should be well-informed, review, understand, practice, be modest, and have a sense of justice. Only by doing these six things can they achieve success in their studies."

"Shuli follows the teacher's teachings."

"It's done!"

The old tutor hurried forward and helped his beloved disciple up.

"Okay, okay, from now on you will be my disciple."

"This is the blessing that I have cultivated for three lifetimes."

"Congratulations, Master, for having a beloved disciple."

A group of teachers began to congratulate.

The old tutor responded with a smile, and the more he looked at this student, the more satisfied he became.

He is tactful and well-mannered, and has great talent at a young age.

Zhao Yuanzhen saw that the ceremony was over and Zhang Xinshu was about to enter school, so she paid her respects and left.

Zhang Xinshu came out to see him off.

"Mom, please be careful when you go back. I have to continue studying at the academy and will go back after school in the evening."

"Okay, if it's inconvenient for you in the future, you can live in the academy. If you don't want to live in the academy, you can live in the shop. I'll ask the servant to pick you up in the evening."

"Mom, no need. It's not far. I can walk back by myself."

"Okay, then be careful. I'm leaving."

The journey was not far, he was only 13 years old, and he had martial arts skills, so Zhao Yuanzhen was relatively relieved.

"Okay, Mom, take care."

Zhao Yuanzhen went back in a carriage.

I went back to the shop to have lunch. There were quite a lot of people in the shop at that time.

It was noon and there were many people in the restaurant next door. More and more people came to have sweet soup or take away their food.

Zhao Yuanzhen was helping out at the counter.

I looked up and saw a familiar-looking lady coming in. Isn't this the lady that my brother helped yesterday?

This young lady is wearing a gorgeous dress today, with her hair full of pearls, jade and gold hairpins, a red cloak on the outside and a silk dress on the inside. She looks like a lady from an official family.

"Miss, I have checked it out. It is this house. Mr. Zhao comes here the most often besides the Third Prince's Mansion!"

The little maidservant next to her supported the young lady and explained slowly.

"I have always loved desserts, so let's try this new dessert shop."

Because of her martial arts training, Zhao Yuanzhen's five senses were particularly sensitive, so all these words fell into her ears.

He raised his eyebrows. Is he here for Zhao Yuanlan? Is he interested in Big Brother?

"Okay, miss, shall we go upstairs or in the lobby?"

"Go upstairs. This lobby is a mess, with all kinds of people here. How can they be on equal footing with me?"

Zhao Yuanzhen: Impression score -50.

Sure enough, it’s not easy to find a good match.

"Yes, ma'am."

Then he helped the lady towards the stairs.

"Oh, who was it? It turned out to be Miss Yue who was broken off from engagement! Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, I wonder if anyone would still want her after she's aged and ugly! If I remember correctly, Miss Yue is 26 this year."

Halfway through the walk, he saw a master and servant sitting at a table next to the stairs, and immediately started mocking them.

Zhao Yuanzhen: The one who flirts first is a bitch, and his impression score will be -30 points.

The master and servant sat opposite each other, and the young lady sat facing Zhao Yuanzhen. She was wearing a white fur coat and two plain hairpins on her head, and she looked very dignified. Her inner clothes were made of silk, so she was also a young lady from an official family.

"I wonder which young man the 23-year-old Miss Song is betrothed to?"

The provoked lady in white did not get angry, but responded slowly and calmly.

"Humph, even if I'm not engaged, it's better than you being rejected by someone else."

"Yes, Miss Song has never been proposed to by anyone, so naturally she doesn't understand the matter of cancelling an engagement."

"You! You are talking nonsense. I have high standards and look down on those vulgar people."

"People who are not vulgar probably think of Miss Song in the same way!"

"You, you sharp-tongued bitch, you are vulgar, you deserve to be broken off."

"Of course, we cannot compare with the courteous and considerate people in the Ministry of Rites' Mansion, and we can't yell and curse in the street."

"How dare you insult my father."

"Miss Song, you must have misunderstood. I was praising the Song family for their good upbringing. The children they raised are brave, not afraid of what others say, and not bound by etiquette."

"You, you are only good at talking, an old woman that no one wants."

"Oh, then wish Miss Song a happy wedding. Huabai, go and pay the bill. Don't take away Miss Song's joy."

Miss Song was so angry that she pointed at her and was speechless.

"Yes, ma'am."

The maid next to her walked around Miss Song and came over to pay the bill.

"13 taels in total."

Zhao Yuanzhen quickly settled the account.

The little maid then helped Miss Yue away.

That Miss Song went upstairs cursing and yelling.