The daily life of the little princess of the royal group

In ancient times, becoming a disciple was a very important matter.

As a modern person, Mingyue has always had great respect for ancient scholars.

I am also very curious about their apprenticeship ceremony.

After several days of anticipation and nervousness, Xiao Mingyue finally arrived at the day of becoming a disciple.

The family finished packing early in the morning.

Jiang Mengrou was wearing a gorgeous dress with wide sleeves, which was exquisite and elegant, and stunned Xiao Mingyue.

Zhao Yunshan also changed his previous military style. He was wearing a silver-gray robe and casual clothes, and the silk threads were gleaming slightly in the sunlight.

The two sons, one wore a bamboo green round-necked robe with a silver embroidered Qilin pattern, and the other wore a sky blue round-necked robe with a Ruyi cloud pattern, looking like elegant little gentlemen.

Mingyue was wearing a light pink brocade skirt, and Zhao Yunshan was holding her in his arms.

The group, carrying gifts of apprenticeship, took a carriage and headed to Xishan to visit the great scholar Li Fu.

After riding for more than an hour, the carriage stopped at the foot of the mountain.

"Mom! We're finally here!"

Xiao Mingyue couldn't stand sitting any longer, and as soon as the carriage stopped, she wanted to get off immediately.

Zhao Yunshan picked up Mingyue and said, "My daughter, look there," pointing to the courtyard at the top of the mountain.

"The great scholar Li Fu lives on the mountain. We must go up there."

"Do you want daddy to hold you?"

"No! We are going to visit my brother's husband, so of course I have to go up by myself!" Xiao Mingyue patted her chest and made a bold statement.

Jiang Mengrou and Zhao Yunshan were very pleased that she thought this way, but they didn't really think she could go up by herself.

"I want to go up by myself too! Sister, let's have a competition!" It was Minghao's first time climbing a mountain, and he was very excited.

"Okay! Whoever doesn't climb up by himself is a puppy!" Mingyue ran up to him and snorted coldly.

The next moment, the two of them ran up the mountain at the same time.

Jiang Mengrou smiled softly beside her, while Zhao Yunshan was beside her, always protecting the brother and sister.

When we were halfway there, the mist in the mountains gradually dissipated like a veil, and the mountains in the distance were looming in the mist.

As time passed, the sun slowly rose, first revealing a red line, and then gradually expanding.

The sun shines through the mist and sprinkles on the mountains and forests.

The first ray of sunlight in the morning passed through the foggy air and gently fell among the mountains and forests.

It brings a dreamlike atmosphere to the entire forest.

"Wow, it's so beautiful!" Mingyue shouted excitedly!

The whole family was very excited watching this scene.

Especially the little Mingyue who loves to sleep in in both his lives.

It was my first time seeing the sunrise.

As the sunlight filtered through the shadows of the trees, Mingyue clumsily imitated a few dance moves she had seen on the Spring Festival Gala in her previous life. "Mother, do I look like a fairy in the forest?"

"Our Mingyue is naturally the little fairy given to us by God." Jiang Mengrou touched her face gently.

Even Zhao Mingyang changed his nervousness and began to immerse himself in the scenery of the mountains.

"Brother, you can become Li Daru's disciple in the future and see such beautiful scenery every day." Minghao said enviously as he looked at the beautiful and unreal scenery in front of him.

When they were about to reach their destination, not only the three children, but even the adults were a little out of breath.

Zhao Yunshan wanted to carry Xiao Mingyue up, but she refused.

"Dad... Ha-ha-(panting), Dad, I can walk by myself." Holding on to a small wooden stick that he had picked up from somewhere, the little man panted three times with every step and took steps forward with a whooshing sound.

Minghao, who originally wanted to be held by the servant, touched his head embarrassedly, found a small wooden stick, and followed his sister upstairs.

Little Mingyang seemed so nervous that he didn't feel tired. He climbed up step by step, following behind his sister, his little face tense.

God rewards those who work hard, and we finally reached the top of the mountain.

What catches the eye is a very quaint house.

The courtyard is built of stone and wood, looking simple and elegant.

The walls are covered with vines and are lush and green.

The wooden door was slightly open, and a little servant boy stood there, seemingly waiting for Mingyang's family to arrive.

"The Grand Princess is well, General Zhao is well, the little princess is well, and the two young masters are well." The little servant boy first greeted everyone.

"My master is waiting in the hall. Please follow me."

So the whole family walked into the courtyard with the gifts of paying homage to the master.

Xiao Mingyue didn't dare to speak or look around along the way, as if she had returned to the fear of being dominated by the dean of studies during her student days.

Minghao was even better at reading people's expressions. He knew that he couldn't embarrass his elder brother at this time, so he was quiet like a well-behaved little boy.

Entering the lobby, the person seated at the top was Li Fu, and those standing beside him should be his students, that is, the future senior brothers of Big Brother Mingyang.

When everyone in the room saw the visitor, they stood up and saluted.

Xiao Mingyue and her group also returned the gifts one by one.

This is the result of Mingyue's long-term training at home.

Xiao Mingyue didn't even dare to look up and meet Li Fu's eyes! She was so nervous! It felt like an admissions interview!

When the auspicious time arrives, the ceremony of paying homage to the master will begin.

Portraits of Confucian masters are hung in the hall, and an incense table is placed.

Li Fu burned incense and presented a petition, then performed the ritual of three kneelings and nine kowtows to inform the master and accept him as a disciple.

Then, Li Fu sat upright on a special seat beside him.

One of Li Fu's disciples stepped forward and said, "Please come forward, my disciple Zhao Mingyang."

Mingyang waited for instructions, raised the letter of apprenticeship above his head, presented it to his master with both hands, and kowtowed three times to his master.

The childish little boy respectfully took the tea prepared by his senior brother, raised it above his head, and said respectfully, "Disciple Mingyang, I offer you a gaiwan of tea for Master."

This tea was named "Change of Mouth Tea". After Li Fu drank it, Mingyang called Li Fu "Master" from then on.

Next is the gift-giving scene.

Minghao presented Jiang Mengrou with the six gifts of tuition prepared for him, as well as some valuable calligraphy and paintings and rare medicinal herbs.

Li Fu also gave Mingyang a gift in return - a set of four treasures of the study.

"Admonition—" The senior brother's loud voice startled Xiao Mingyue, who was wondering what her mother had put in the gift box.

I quickly looked up and around, fortunately, no one noticed.

Li Fu stroked his beard and said, "A student should be well-informed, review, understand, practice, and be humble. Only by doing these five things can one achieve success in learning."

"Disciple Mingyang, I will follow the master's teachings."

"Perform a great ceremony~" the elder brother's voice was gentle and long.

This senior brother must have been a eunuch in his previous life. The reporting process is exactly the same as Eunuch Liu singing "The Emperor Has Arrived".

Li Fu led Mingyang, who had just joined the sect, and Mingyang's fellow apprentices to perform the ritual of three kneelings and nine kowtows to the master.

Mingyue was a little shocked. Is this the sense of ritual of the ancient people?

She looked up inadvertently and found that her mother's eyes had turned red.

Zhao Yunshan hugged her and comforted her.

Maybe it’s because he has watched his own children grow from being treasured in his hands to studying like little adults, and he has a lot of emotions in his heart.

After the apprenticeship ceremony, Mingyang officially became a disciple.

The Grand Princess and Zhao Yunshan were invited to rest.

Zhao Mingyang brought the gift prepared by Jiang Mengrou and greeted his senior brothers one by one.

The brothers were already interested in this younger brother, and seeing how friendly and polite he was, they couldn't help but feel a little happier.

Then, he looked at his two younger brothers and sisters beside him.

Mingyue knew exactly what to do at this time!

He smiled and said, "Hello brothers! I'm Mingyue, and I'm 3 years old this year." Then he took out three little fingers and made a number three.

She instantly charmed the brothers, and even Li Fu, who was sitting in the upper seat with his eyes closed and pretending to be asleep, raised his eyes slightly towards her.

"Brothers! I am the second child in our family, Zhao Minghao! I am 5 years old this year." He also imitated Xiao Mingyue, spread out the five fingers of his chubby hand, and stretched it in front of his senior brothers.

Those present were all senior brothers in their teens and twenties. The other senior brothers were either officials or had started their own schools and were not present.

The cuteness of the two little monkeys made everyone like Xiao Mingyang even more.

There seemed to be less alienation towards the eldest son of the Grand Princess, and it was more like the interaction between ordinary people.