Taking the Heir's Grandson as Disciple, Receiving the Apprenticeship Gift

early morning.

The golden pheasant dodged the Oolong, flew onto the roof, stood on the ridge, and cried out to the sky at dawn.

The entire Liang Residence was bustling with activity.

Long Yao and Long Li kept moving, cleaning up inside and out.

The Great Beaver has paused construction, squatted in the tree pit, and brought his wife and children to the yard to prune the jujube tree branches.

Leaves and twigs fell softly.

Ta Ta Kai, and Scarface grabbed the broom and swept the floor.

One is a front yard, the other a back yard; the garbage is shoveled into a dustpan, buried in the ground, and they never see each other again.

Several Little River Otter were also busy, climbing onto the roof to help replace the tiles.

In early June, several tiles inexplicably fell off and have not been replaced.

The vast community presents a thriving and prosperous scene.

Splash!

Warm water was poured over the black hair, splashing up foam.

Liang Qu lay back on the bench, his long hair floating in the water.

The Dragon Girl gathered her hair at her temples, rubbed her hair with her fingertips, applied soap, and combed it from the roots to the tips.

Wash twice.

Then, he took the Azure Wolf Dagger and cleaned the excess hair from his neck, sideburns, and ears.

Feeling refreshed and invigorated.

Liang Qu touched the smooth back of his neck and the area around his ears; there were no stray hairs scratching him, it felt very comfortable.

As expected of Great Martial Master, his hands are skillful.

Thank you.

"You're too kind, sir. It was nothing." Long E Ying put down the Azure Wolf.

Long Yao and Long Li were busy with housework. Liang Qu originally wanted to do it himself, but after fetching the water, Long E Ying volunteered.

I feel so embarrassed.

"A Shui! We're here!"

The person arrived before the voice.

Chen Xiu led his disciples around the shadow wall.

"Master, senior brother, senior sister!" Liang Qu stood up from the recliner and asked Long Li to make tea. "The apprenticeship is not until the end of Chenshi (7-9 AM), why are you here so early in the morning?"

Today, as I am accepting new disciples, a few members of my sect, having nothing else to attend to, have naturally come to show their support.

Soon there will be a grandson and nephew, who wouldn't be confused? "Does it have to be right on time? Can't you come earlier to be a guest?" Xu Zishuai stepped over the threshold and plopped down. "What, not welcome?"

Liang Qu invited Yang Dongxiong to sit at the head of the left and said with a smile, "My senior brothers and sisters are rushing to give my disciple gifts, I am overjoyed."

Xu Zishuai rolled his eyes.

"It's so annoying. You took on such a disciple, and I thought about it all yesterday, but I just couldn't think of anything to give him. Too good or too bad won't do."

We can't just send Arm Guard, wrist guards, cloaks, and weapons like you did back then.

"What use is there for the direct grandson of a Martial Saint? Besides, he's just a four or five-year-old child whose body hasn't fully developed yet. Giving him away wouldn't be of any use, and he wouldn't be able to use him for long."

"What did you prepare, senior brother?"

"In the end, we all put our heads together and decided to make some toys for children." Xu Zishuai took out the roly-poly toy he had prepared. "Tell my nephew that when his senior brothers have become more capable in ten years, we'll make him a replacement!"

Yu Dun, Lu Gang, Zhuo Shaoqin, Cao Rang, Hu Qi, Xiang ChangSong were all like this—a bunch of children's toys.

Yang Dongxiong also prepared a chessboard, with chess pieces made of black and white jade, which was not an expensive gift.

Liang Qu seemed to return to several years ago in a daze, and respectfully bowed.

"Thank you, Master, Senior Brother, Senior Sister!"

"Why say so much? Isn't your disciple my nephew?" Xu Zishuai touched the teacup. "The hot tea is scalding. Do you have any watermelon or ice water? I haven't had a sip of water since I got up this morning. I'm so thirsty."

"Have!"

Liang Qu looked out of the house.

The Ta Ta Kai, who was sweeping the floor, threw down his broom, took three steps at a time, jumped into the well, grabbed a large watermelon, and Shang An.

The fifth quarter of Chen hour.

The summer heat gradually intensifies, and waves of heat rise from the distant air.

The Oolong lay in the shade of a tree, yawned, and flicked its tail.

Horse hooves trampled the stone slabs.

A gray-canopied carriage drove up from the Azure Stone Street and stopped in front of the Liang Residence.

The carriage was surrounded by a group of strong servants, each with considerable strength and sharp eyes, attracting the attention of many and sparking much discussion.

"Crown Princess, we've arrived."

Zhang Xu stood respectfully waiting.

She gently lifted the carriage curtain with her delicate hands, stepped out of the carriage in her embroidered shoes, and landed on the sun-baked, white bluestone slabs.

The beautiful woman, dressed in a gorgeous orange brocade dress, got out of the car carrying a child and entered the courtyard before passersby could get a good look at her.

Below the hanging flower gate.

Liang Qu glanced at him twice, then looked away and bowed respectfully.

"This humble official greets the Crown Princess."

The Crown Princess was extremely beautiful, elegant and graceful, and the air was filled with the fragrance of flowers when she approached.

However, with Long Yao and Long Li constantly in his sight, not to mention the formidable Long E Ying, Liang Qu, accustomed to beautiful women, never acted rudely.

"Mr. Liang, there's no need for such formalities. To be chosen by the Prince of King of Yue to be Little Stone's Master, you must be extremely capable. Seeing you today, I can confirm that you are indeed young and promising." The Crown Princess bowed in return and patted the back of the little boy in her arms. "Come here, Stone, call Master."

"Master."

Liang Qu took the opportunity to sized up the young grandson.

He is a little younger than Uncle Chen's son, Xiao Shunzi.

It's fair-skinned and chubby, with bright, sparkling eyes.

Being from Fugui family, Shunzi was well-fed and raised from a young age. He played in the mud in the yard every day and was at least two shades darker than Wen Shisun.

The young prince, feeling embarrassed, grabbed his clothes and turned to bury himself in the Crown Princess's arms.

Liang Qu asked with a smile, "You still don't know the name of the grandson?"

"Wen Shiyun".

"Great name!"

Liang Qu had no idea what the name meant, but he was sure it was a good one.

After several rounds of polite exchanges.

The Crown Princess entered the hall and greeted everyone.

Wen Shiyun also addressed the group of Master Secretary as "Master" and "Uncle," showing less timidity than ordinary children.

The Prince of Yue did not stop to rest along the way, but continued south to Ning Jiang Prefecture to handle various matters ahead of time.

Therefore, only the Crown Princess and Zhang Xu, the King of Yue's Steward, were present today.

With everyone present, the formal apprenticeship process began.

Hall.

Yang Dongxiong sat at the head of the left, Liang Qu sat at the head of the right.

The Crown Princess is first from the left, with Zhang Xu standing.

The other senior brothers and sisters sat on both sides, looking quite solemn.

Wen Shiyun knelt on the prayer mat, her small face tense.

Liang Qu looked around at everyone, then at Yang Dongxiong, and a sense of unreality arose in his heart.

This moment is just like that moment back then.

Time flies.

Yang Dongxiong reminded him, "Let's begin."

Liang Qu let out a soft breath and looked down.

"Wen Shiyun, you are intelligent and kind. I wish to take you as my disciple. Are you willing?"

Wen Shiyun glanced back at the Crown Princess Crown Princess and saw her nod, her small hands supporting her as she respectfully kowtowed.

"This disciple is willing."

"Those who enter my school must be humble and open-minded, modest and quick-witted, respect their teachers and the Way, be filial to their elders and respectful to their elders, and must not kill each other, be disobedient and unfilial, do not commit evil deeds, or bully the weak. Do you understand?"

"Your disciple will remember this."

A playful thought crossed Liang Qu's mind.

"Repeat it once."

Repeat it again? Wen Shiyun looked up in surprise.

Russian.

His small face was visibly flushed. He turned to look at the Crown Princess, but Crown Princess did not react. He hurriedly kowtowed and admitted his mistake.

"Master, this disciple... this disciple can't quite remember..."

"Hahaha."

The atmosphere inside the venue was visibly lively.

The Dragon Girl, her senior brother, and her senior sister all smiled.

Xu Zishuai laughed the loudest.

The Crown Princess couldn't help but cover her mouth.

"Don't be afraid." Seeing that the young prince's eyes were red, Liang Qu quickly said, "I'll say a line, and you repeat it."

Wen Shiyun nodded with shame. "Please speak, Master."

"One must be humble and modest, and quick-witted and adaptable."

"One must be humble and modest, yet quick-witted and adaptable..."

Wen Shiyun followed along haltingly, but dared not make a mistake.

By the time he finished reading, sweat was beading on his forehead.

Liang Qu was very satisfied.

Pretty clever! "Alright! Serve tea."

Long Li presented a lacquered red tray.

"I offer you a bowl of Tea Offering to the Master. This completes the teacher-student relationship. From now on, you will be my eldest disciple, Liang Qu!"

Wen Shiyun respectfully picked up the teacup, knelt down on both knees, and held it out with her head bowed.

Liang Qu accepted the tea with both hands, drank it all in one gulp, bent down and hugged Wen Shiyun in his arms, took out the lotus petals of the Netherwood Root that he had prepared yesterday, and hung them around the little grandson's neck.

Wen Shiyun hugged the lotus petals, her face beaming with joy.

Immediately.

Yang Dongxiong, Yu Dun, and Lu Gang successively presented the trinkets they had prepared.

Toy carriages, roly-poly toys, chessboards, rocking horses... there are too many to carry.

Wen Shiyun grinned widely and kept stuffing the contents into her arms.

The Crown Princess waved her hand.

Zhang Xu then left through the door.

"King of Yue also prepared a Apprentice Ceremony."

The Crown Princess smiled.