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Chapter 206 Officially Accepting Disciples

Prince Ye did not answer but asked: "Are you Su Yu?"

Su Yu looked at the handsome uncle in front of him, bowed and said: "It's me."

Prince Ye also bowed and returned the greeting, saying: "I have to thank Brother Su for his help this time. My name is Jiang Ruize, you can just call me Uncle Jiang. I came here today specifically to take my old lady home. I also brought some small gifts with me this time, I hope you like them."

The guards Anhuo and Yueren hurried to the carriage to carry things. After a while, the two of them brought back a heavy box.

Guard Yue Ren opened the box and found various scientific examination books and the four treasures of the study on the upper layer.

After taking out the upper layer, the lower compartments also contained cloth, silks, and pearl and agate bracelets for the female members of the Su family, as well as various beautiful headdresses, hairpins, jade bracelets, jade pendants, and pearls in various styles, which were truly dazzling to the eyes.

Su Yu and the others were stunned by King Ye's generosity. Su Yu looked at An Huo repeatedly, and the meaning in his eyes was, "Master, are all your friends so generous?"

Anhuo also nodded to signal Su Yu to accept it.

Su Yu still said embarrassedly: "Uncle Jiang, you have given me too many gifts."

Su's mother also said softly: "Yes, this is too much."

The Empress Dowager disagreed. She said: "I, an old woman, feel that these things are not enough. Thanks to your kindness, otherwise I, an old woman, might have been half buried in the ground and would never have seen my son!!!"

Aunt Qinxin behind her also advised: "Madam Su, Mr. Su, just accept it. We in the Jiang family are rich and don't need such things. Besides, these are all out of filial piety from our young master. If you don't accept them, our young master will feel uneasy."

Su Yu picked up a book from the box and flipped it open. It was still the same flamboyant handwriting. Was it him? The friend that Master had mentioned? The one who had been giving him books?

Su Yu looked at the noble uncle in front of him, and asked carefully: "Uncle Jiang, were the books that my master always brought me given by you?"

King Ye smiled elegantly and said, "That's right."

Su Yu then bowed respectfully and expressed his sincere gratitude: "I would also like to thank Uncle Jiang for his guidance. Your comments have really benefited me a lot and helped me make great progress in my studies."

King Ye said: "Oh, how about I test you today?"

Su Yu bowed and said: "Uncle Jiang, please give me some advice." He also wanted to know what his current level was.

King Ye asked: "A gentleman acts according to his position and does not wish to go beyond it. What does this mean?"

Su Yu replied, "This sentence comes from the Doctrine of the Mean. A gentleman is content with his current position and does what he should do, without harboring undue desires for fame and fortune beyond his position."

King Ye asked again, and Zixia said, "If you are good at being an official, then you should study; if you are good at studying, then you should be an official."

Su Yu replied, "This sentence comes from the Analects. It means that Zixia said, 'If you have spare time after serving as an official, you can study. If you have studied well and still have spare time, you can continue to serve as an official, so that you can better promote benevolence.'"

Prince Ye nodded with satisfaction and said: "That's a very good answer. Then what exactly is the "benevolence" in your mind?"

Su Yu thought for a while, and he felt that the world he wanted was the world of modern society, an era where everyone could have enough food and clothing, and everyone had books to read.

So Su Yu said: "The monarch should be kind to the people, reduce forced conscription, reduce corvee labor, adopt voluntary uniforms, give the people subsidies for military service, let them voluntarily join the army, and then ensure that the people have enough food and clothing, live and work in peace, and their children have books to read. This is the greatest benevolence."

After hearing this, King Ye felt that this boy had great ambitions and was a promising talent. If he became a local official, he would be able to protect the people. If he was in the government, he would also be a rare talent. He had decided at this moment to accept this boy as his disciple.

King Ye looked at Su Yu with shining eyes and praised: "Well said."

Then, King Ye said, "I heard from your master that you don't have a teacher to teach you. Would you like to take me as your teacher?"

Queen Mother…………

Why did her son suddenly accept his apprenticeship? However, she was very optimistic about Su Yu, a good boy.

Aunt Qinxin was stunned... She thought she must be hallucinating. Prince Ye was actually going to take in a disciple. Others might not know, but didn't she? She had watched her prince grow up since he was a child.

He has a wide range of interests and is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. He also has extremely high requirements for knowledge. I have never heard him praise anyone, let alone accept a disciple.

Su's mother also thought this was really sudden!!!

Su Wanwan, this good-looking uncle wants to take my brother as his apprentice?

Su Yu…………

What the hell is this? This master actually wants to take him in as a disciple, of course he's willing... Just looking at his beautiful handwriting, he can be called a master.

Su Yu happily knelt down in front of King Ye, and said without hesitation: "Disciple is willing to take Uncle Jiang as your master."

King Ye was also very happy that the process of accepting a disciple was so smooth and that Su Yu was so happy. Just as he was thinking this, he heard Su Yu stammering: "But..."

King Ye's heart tightened, and he asked anxiously: "Just what?"

Su Yu said: "It's just that I haven't prepared it yet. As for the gift of becoming a disciple, I also need to buy a chicken, some longan, red dates and other dried goods."

Prince Ye felt relieved when he heard this. He had thought Su Yu was going to change his mind at the last minute.

He smiled and said: "There is no need for so many false formalities here. Just offer me a cup of tea."

Su Yu hurriedly shouted: "Mingyue, go and make tea."

The maid Mingyue also said happily "Hey" and went to make tea.

Soon, King Ye sat upright on the chair, waiting for Su Yu to come and pay his respects as his disciple.

Su Yu knelt respectfully on the ground, his posture as steady as if rooted in the earth. He lowered his head slightly, his eyes focused and pious. He stretched out his hands and carefully took the exquisite teacup from the maid Mingyue.

There seemed to be a hint of warmth still lingering on the teacup. It was the wisps of green smoke emanating from the freshly brewed tea, lingering around Su Yu's fingertips. He raised his hands respectfully above his head, as if holding up the most precious treasure in the world, and said softly, "Teacher, please have some tea."

Prince Ye was also very happy at this moment, with joy shining in his eyes. He happily took the tea handed to him by Su Yu, took a sip, and then put down the teacup.

He smiled heartily and said, "From today on, you are my only disciple. You must respect your teacher and honor his teachings. When you become an official, you must benefit the people of the Great Sheng Dynasty."

Su Yu also had a solemn expression. He replied solemnly: "I will follow the teacher's teachings and serve the country and the people. I will obey the monarch and love the people." His words revealed his firm belief deep in his heart and his beautiful vision for the future.

Prince Ye felt Su Yu's sincerity and respect, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart. He immediately stood up and helped his beloved disciple Su Yu up. He said with concern: "Yu'er, get up quickly."

Now this is his precious disciple who is as precious as his heart and soul. He cannot let him kneel and suffer for long.

Su Yu felt the teacher's care and love, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

At this time, the Queen Mother also hurried over with a happy face. She walked happily in front of Su Yu, her eyes full of expectation. She said: "Yu'er, then you have to call me Grandmother Master!"

Su Yu looked at Madam Jiang's expectant eyes, took a deep breath, and then shouted with a bright smile, "Grandmother."

The sound was clear and loud, echoing throughout the room.

The Queen Mother exclaimed "Ah" in delight. She looked so happy that she no longer had the air of an immortal as before. She looked like an ordinary old lady from a farming family.

Aunt Qinxin was happy for both the Queen Mother and the Prince, as well as for Young Master Su Yu. This made everyone happy. The Prince accepted Young Master Su as his disciple, and they would be a family from now on. This was considered a case of good people being rewarded.

Mr. Su is truly blessed.