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The Marquis's Mansion already had a stage, which had been abandoned for many years and no one used it. But Uncle Wang and his men would clean it up and make it usable.

Chunyu invited the best opera troupe in the city to set up the stage and perform, which was very lively.

When asked what she wanted to sing, Wen Qingzhi simply said, "Sing something happy. After all, the Jiang family is very happy right now."

No one present understood what she meant. They only knew that she was in a bad mood and no one dared to offend her.

"Chunyu, tell Dad, Mom and the others to go watch the show."

"Yes."

……

When Wen Qingzhi arrived, the Zheng family had already sat down in the pavilion in front of the stage, lit a fire, and set out fruits and snacks, waiting for her.

"Father, mother, brother, sister, and little sister."

Wen Qingzhi was wearing a light blue chest-length skirt embroidered with daffodils today, and a pure white cloak on the outside. The rabbit fur on the collar was extremely soft.

With her elegant makeup today, she looks like a harmless little white rabbit.

She walked towards the Zheng family with a smile on her face, the hairpin on her head dancing in the wind, and the small bells on it made pleasant sounds.

Zheng Lin saw this scene and the corners of his mouth curled up, unable to suppress it.

Zheng's mother noticed her son's reaction and couldn't help laughing inwardly.

"Azhi, come and sit next to Mother. It's cold outside."

The pavilion was surrounded by straw curtains, and except for the area where the opera was played, the rest of the area was sealed off.

Zheng Shu sat on the left of Zheng's mother, and the seat on the right was empty, which was obviously reserved for Wen Qingzhi.

Mother Zheng asked her to sit next to her. After she sat down, she said, "Why did you want to watch a play on such a cold day?"

"Sister, give you a hand warmer~"

Zheng Shu handed her a hand warmer with just the right temperature and said, "I prepared this for you long ago!"

Wen Qingzhi smiled, "Thank you, little sister."

Zheng Shu laughed.

Wen Qingzhi turned around, looked at Zheng's mother, and said, "The New Year is coming soon. Please come and watch the show and have fun."

Her eyes turned cold, and Zheng's mother noticed something was wrong. With a glance, she dismissed the servants and asked her, "Are you unhappy because your sister-in-law took all the food in the Marquis' Mansion to provide disaster relief?"

"Yes."

Wen Qingzhi admitted it generously.

“That’s true, but not entirely,” she said.

Seeing that there was no one around, she told Jiang Yao and Jiang Nian about their conspiracy to use the Marquis's Mansion's grain to help the Jiang family.

When the Zheng family heard this, Zheng's father slammed the table in anger, "She really loves her family!"

Zheng Yue also frowned. "We've all heard about her relationship with the Jiang family in the mansion recently. If it weren't for you, who knows what would have happened to her and Xiao Shitou! How can she be reconciled with them now?"

"Forget about reconciliation, but she's using all the food in the mansion to make wedding clothes for her parents? With so many people in the mansion, has she ever thought about how they're going to survive?"

"If she had thought about this, how could she have done this?"

Zheng Lin said, "But think about it, we have Ah Zhi to support us. If we run out of food, Ah Zhi will find a way to solve it."

Zheng Lin's words revealed Jiang Yao and the others' thoughts, causing Wen Qingzhi to chuckle, "Brother, you're truly insightful. But this time, I won't help."

She turned and looked at the Zheng family. "I'll have people deliver food here later, once every two weeks. I'll trouble you, Dad and Mom, to keep it safe. From now on, the entire Zhenguo Marquisate will depend on you!"

After hearing this, everyone understood what was going on and nodded in agreement.

Only Zheng Yue felt sorry for Wen Qingzhi and couldn't help crying.

"Tell me, what kind of ungrateful wolves did you rescue?"

Wen Qingzhi shook her head and handed her a handkerchief.

"Don't be sad, sister. It's not a big deal. After this experience, I've learned a few lessons. I don't need to be so open with my heart anymore."

After hearing this, the Zheng family felt even more sorry for her.

"I'm coming, I'm coming, it's so cold!"

Chang Yan came in wrapped in fox fur, sat behind Wen Qingzhi, and took out the roast chicken in her arms, "I just bought Li Ji roast chicken! I bought two, let's eat together~"

As he was speaking, Chang Baicao also came over, holding his private collection of fine wine, and sat next to Zheng's father. "I brewed this medicinal wine myself in my early years. In the cold winter, let's drink some to warm our bodies!"

"it is good!"

Zheng's father had heard of Chang Baicao's great name a long time ago, so he admired him very much.

If it weren't for Wen Qingzhi, it would be difficult for the Zheng family to get in touch with this famous doctor.

We finally have this opportunity, so of course we have to get along well with each other.

"Master Chang, my youngest daughter has been fond of medicine since she was young. I wonder if she would be lucky enough to become your disciple?"

Zheng's father drank two cups with Chang Baicao and then asked.

Chang Baicao followed his words, looked at Zheng Shu behind him, and said, "I have already accepted two disciples in this life. Chang Yan is my last disciple."

Hearing this, Zheng Shu unconsciously looked at Chang Yan, with a mixture of loss and envy in her eyes.

After getting the answer, Zheng's father did not force it and just said "I understand".

"but……"

The Zheng family looked at Chang Baicao at the same time, listening to his next words.

He said, “Although I don’t accept direct disciples, my apprentices do.”

Chang Baicao looked at Chang Yan and said, "Yan'er, are you willing to accept the fourth daughter of the Zheng family as your apprentice?"

Chang Yan, who was eating roast chicken, had greasy corners of his mouth. He had just brought the chicken leg to his mouth, but before he could take a bite, he was shocked by these people.

She swallowed, unconsciously took the chicken drumstick from her hand, and looked at everyone with a bit of embarrassment, "Me, accepting a disciple?"

She blinked, a little bit unbelieving, "My medical skills are not good enough. I haven't mastered it myself, how can I teach others?"

She practiced waving her hands, and the chicken legs swayed along with her movements, forming afterimages.

"No, this won't work."

"What's wrong?"

Father Zheng spoke seriously, "My youngest daughter has never learned medicine. Miss Chang Yan can teach her the basics first. Once her foundation is solid, we can teach her other things."

If Zheng Shu wants to stay in the capital, she must have a way to support herself or have someone to rely on.

If I can't be Chang Baicao's apprentice, it's fine to be his grand-disciple.

"But--"

"But what?"

Chang Baicao looked over and said, "Just keep it. If she doesn't know how to do it in the future, I will teach her for you."

Chang Baicao's words gave Chang Yan enough confidence.

"master……"

Chang Yan instantly understood why Chang Baicao asked her, Zheng Shu, to be his disciple.

The Zheng family of Lingnan was a wealthy and powerful family. Although they were merchants, they had sufficient influence in the business world of Beiming. Whether it was the wealthy families in the capital or the circulating caravans, they would give the Zheng family some face.

Chang Baicao spent his life wandering the world, rarely interacting with anyone except his renowned reputation as a ghost doctor. Wang Yi was a man, and a man's ambition was to make a living.

But the color is different.

As a woman with no home and no one to take care of her, it was extremely difficult for her to survive in the world.

He was old and couldn't live forever. He was eager to find a good backer for Chang Yan. Wen Qingzhi was a girl after all, and it was not easy for her to support the Marquis's Mansion alone, so Chang Yan couldn't be entrusted to her.

Now that the Zheng family has mentioned it, they will be a good buyer.

"it is good."

Chang Yan agreed immediately, her eyes looking extremely serious.

She understood Chang Baicao's painstaking efforts and felt sad.

The master would do anything for her. She felt truly blessed to have such a master.

Chang Yan turned around and stood up, bowing to the Zheng family's parents and saying, "If you two don't mind, Chang Yan is willing to accept the fourth daughter of the Zheng family as my apprentice. From now on, I will teach you everything I know."

Everyone knew that this was not a simple ceremony of apprenticeship, but was closely related to the future relationship between all of them.

Zheng Shu was smart. Seeing the opportunity, she immediately stepped forward and saluted, "Zheng Shu, I'm honored to meet you, Master! Master!"

With Chang Baicao as the legal advisor, this title alone can elevate the Zheng family's status to a higher level.

This is a win-win situation. Similarly, Chang Yan's status in the medical field will also rise in the future.

Chang Yan hummed uncomfortably, and she subconsciously looked at Chang Baicao.

She saw relief and joy on Chang Baicao's face, and she also breathed a sigh of relief.

She imitated Chang Baicao and said to Zheng Shu, "Miss Zheng, when I first became your disciple, there weren't too many complicated procedures. Now that you're my disciple, let's keep things simple as well."

As soon as she finished speaking, Chang Baicao stepped forward and handed her a token.

He said, "Give this to Miss Zheng. It will prove that she is your disciple and my grand-disciple."

Everyone in the world knows that the Ghost Doctor's Order is only passed on to his disciples, which is the best proof of his successor.

"Thank you, Master."

Chang Yan reached out to take it and found that the token was newly made and the marks on it were very new.

She looked at Chang Baicao in surprise, and Chang Baicao nodded at her, "Go."

In an instant, a feeling of bitterness welled up in my heart.

Chang Yan's eyes were red as she handed the token to Zheng Shu with both hands, "Miss Zheng, from now on, with this token, you will be my disciple."

"Thank you, master!"

Zheng Shu took the token with both hands and held it in front of her. "Master, don't worry. I will study hard and seriously!"

Chang Yan smiled, "Okay. I will definitely teach you well in the future."

"Thank you, master!"

Zheng Shu has always been optimistic and studious.

She also knew in her heart that today's apprenticeship was a competition.

She moved closer to Chang Yan and moved her stool next to her, "Master, let's sit together~"

"it is good."

Chang Yan followed forward and sat down after everyone else sat down.

They had just sat down when Wang Yi arrived late. When he saw that there was only one chair at the back, he instantly felt uncomfortable.

"Master, Master..."

He greeted them, and when he saw the Zheng family, he nodded slightly as a greeting.

"so late?"

Chang Baicao knew immediately that he was hanging out with Jiang Nian again.

"Hurry up and take your seats. The show is about to start."

"Yes."

Wang Yi responded and thought for a long time before moving to the back and sitting down.

Wen Qingzhi glanced at him from the corner of her eye and asked, "It's cold, why don't you put on more clothes?"

Wang Yi paused and lowered his head. "It's okay, Master, don't worry."

He had been buying snacks and jewelry for Jiang Nian recently, and his wallet was empty. How could he have money to buy himself new clothes for the winter?