Jade of Rebirth

Yuli thought for a while, then seemed to think of something, put on a troubled look on his face, and said respectfully to Yuzhang: "The son naturally understands what the father means. The elder brother's future is very important, but Qi Gong I have a weird personality, and my son still can't figure out why he chose me as his apprentice... Next time I see him, I will definitely mention it to him, but my son is not sure if I can convince him."

Yuzhangci had also heard about Qi Liuyi's weird temper, so he nodded and said, "Mrs. Tomorrow, prepare the gift, and I will go with Yuli."

Yuli shook her head when she heard this, "Father, Duke Qi doesn't like to associate with dignitaries. If you go together, I'm afraid you won't even be able to enter the gate... I'll go by myself."

Mrs. Yu on the side also said: "It's okay if you don't go Zhangci, but Qigong is so weird, if it can't be done, it will be a joke for no reason."

Seeing Yuzhang Ci's hesitant look, Mrs. Qin hurriedly said: "How about this, Li'er go to mention it first, to find out the tone, if it works, it's good, if it doesn't, master, you go with Li'er and Xuan'er, Seeing that the two brothers are so outstanding, and with your lobbying, Master Qi, he will definitely agree."

In fact, the Qin family was worried about Yuli. If Yuli agreed in front of them, but didn't say a word in front of Qi Liuyi, and only said that Qi Gong didn't agree when he came home, wouldn't it be cheaper for him?Therefore, he went to Yuzhang to resign before leaving, so that he could know whether Yuli was lying.What's more, she thought that her son was ten thousand times better than that Yuli, why would Qi Gong like Yuli, a slave, but not her Xuan'er?

After listening to Qin's words, Yu Zhangci also felt that this was the most appropriate way, and said to Yu Li: "Okay, then it's settled like this."

Yuli thought for a while, as if she was still a bit embarrassed, frowned, and asked: "Then father, what if Duke Qi thinks I'm greedy? Will he hate me?"

Yuzhangci heard the words and said nothing, but the Qin family on the other side smiled and said: "Silly boy, you and your elder brother are both young talents. If you want to be Duke Qi's apprentice, it is self-motivated and respectful to Duke Qi." , Rumu, how can you be insatiable?"

What he said was black and white, if it was Yu Li in the previous life, she must have been tricked by her.Yu Li remained calm, nodded, and asked timidly: "But I don't know how to bring it up?"

At this moment, Mrs. Qin didn't speak, Yuzhangci frowned, and said in a bad tone: "Why are you so stupid? You can't do such a small thing well!"

"Ci'er!" Mrs. Yu stopped him, and gave him winks, to the effect that Yuli must be coaxed now, so don't scold him away.

Seeing Yuli's aggrieved and dull look, Yuzhang resigned and felt even more displeased, but this matter was related to Yuxuan, so he could only bear with it, and said kindly: "You should find a suitable opportunity to take me away. What I just told you, I told Qi Gong, and I said it more tactfully and nicely, do you understand?"

"Oh, I see." Yuli nodded.

With a sneer in my heart, I said, if you let me find a suitable time, then I will find you the most 'suitable' time!

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Qi Liuyi found that Yuli was depressed these days, but he was very diligent in learning calligraphy, and he could write hundreds of words for him every day. Although he scolded him without any scruples, Yuli was not frustrated at all. As if he knew his temper, he still came here respectfully every day, which showed that the reason for his gloom was not because he scolded him.

Mrs. Qi also noticed it. Once she asked Yuli while joking, but Yuli talked about him and refused to say anything.Mrs. Qi asked, did someone bully Li'er?Why don't you hold an apprentice acceptance ceremony at Qingtong Academy earlier, old man, and officially introduce him to everyone, so that no one will bully him.

Qi Liuyi agreed after thinking about it. Anyway, it will be announced to the public, so let that kid be happy.

So one day, Qi Liuyi brought Yuli to Qingtong Academy.

At that time, a chess match had just been held in the hall of Qingtong Academy, and there were many celebrities and scholars, not to mention the sons of the nobles and the young scholars of the Guozijian.

Qi Liuyi came in and sat at the head, and said to everyone: "From now on, I, Qi Liuyi, have an apprentice, and it is this kid, Yuli, tell them who you are."

Everyone knows that Qi Liuyi has a weird temper and refuses to accept apprentices no matter what, so when they heard that he had accepted an apprentice, they all looked at Yuli curiously, thinking that they could win the favor of Qi Gong, a weird old man, this young man It must be amazing, right?I don't know whose son he is?

Originally, Yu Li should have been happy or smiling when he was recognized by Duke Qi in public, but he looked embarrassed, as if it was something embarrassing for him to be Duke Qi's apprentice.

Yuqing was standing next to him, seeing his hesitant expression on his face, she asked with concern: "Li'er, what's wrong with you?"

Yuli glanced at Yuqing with grievances, then looked at Qi Liuyi, the boss who was unhappy, and then faltered: "Master, can I, can I not be your apprentice and let my elder brother Yuxuan be your apprentice?" apprentice?"

When this statement came out, everyone was lost.

Yuqing was also taken aback, and hurriedly asked: "Li'er! Do you know what you're talking about? Don't you really want to be Duke Qi's apprentice? And if you say that, your master will be unhappy..."

The seated Qi Liuyi was really so angry that he blew his beard and stared, as if he was going to yell at him in the next moment.

Hearing the discussions around, and seeing Qi Liuyi's appearance, Yuli quickly walked in front of him, knelt down on the ground with a "plop", choked up and said, "Master, I really want to be your apprentice, but, but... "

As he spoke, his face was flushed with forbearance, as if he had something hard to say.

Qi Liuyi said anxiously: "But what, you go on."

Yuqing also hurriedly followed, "Tell me, Li'er, what's the matter?"

"But my father wants my elder brother Yuxuan to also worship you as a teacher, so let me tell you...but I think it's my good luck that you accept me as a disciple, how can I beg for it with a shy face?" Do you accept my elder brother? Therefore, therefore, I think, I might as well give up the position of apprentice to my elder brother. My elder brother's future is the most important thing. I am a bastard, so it doesn't matter whether I learn or not..." Yu Li As she said that, a line of tears fell from her beautiful eyes.He was originally feminine and handsome, but now when he cried, it was like pear blossoms with rain, very lovable.

Everyone listened to his words and saw him crying sadly and wronged, how could they not understand the whole story?It is clear that his family members coveted his good luck and coaxed him to ask him to be a Qigong apprentice for his eldest brother. He was young and had no one to rely on in the mansion, and he was afraid that Qi Liuyi would blame him, so he had no choice but to come here. The worst policy is to simply give up your chance.

However, I have only heard that the eldest son and grandson are capable and help the concubine in the family. Where have I heard that the eldest son has to rely on a concubine to earn his status?And nothing else, it’s still this kind of thing... The literati’s apprenticeship is all based on fate and chance. Who has heard of piling up with money or just asking someone to intercede?How shameless is it for this family to force a concubine son to begging for help for the eldest son to give up a position?It sounds ridiculous!

Yuqing has always known the situation of Yu's family, so after hearing Yuli's words, she felt pity for Yuli and was angry for him, so she went to help him up and comforted him in a low voice: "Don't cry, this time Duke Qi has his own decision, you don't have to."

Someone in the crowd knew about Yuxuan and Yu's family, and immediately mocked: "It turns out that Prime Minister Zuo looks like this at home, and he wants a bastard to earn a future for his precious son! It's also because of his own son's future that he has worked hard! "

Another person immediately spoke up: "It turns out that he is the son of Zuo Xiang's family. I thought Zuo Xiang looked very shrewd. How could there be such absurd moments?"

Someone else said: "Huh? Isn't Yuxuan the one who mistook Qi Gong for a beggar in public last time? Someone who has eyes but doesn't know Mount Tai still has the face to worship Qi Gong as a teacher? Does he think he is rich or expensive?" Duke Qi is blind?"

The crowd burst into laughter.

Qi Liuyi, who was at the top, also understood what was going on. He looked at Yuli's small face full of grievances, and his black eyes were still full of tears, thinking in his heart, this kid really acted like That's the thing, but it's too early to fool my old man!How could this kid really want to give up the position of apprentice to his elder brother? He clearly wanted to use the words of many people to block Yu Zhangci's mouth!He coughed, pretending to be angry, and said: "I don't care about Yuxuanyubai, a cat or a dog, anyway, the only apprentice I recognize is you, not to mention that I am not a casual student, your father If you have any opinions, ask him to tell me himself, although I am not a high-ranking official, I will not let him handle it!"

"Master..." Yu Li was overjoyed, but soon said with a sad face, "I dare not go home today, because of this, my mother asked someone to make abalone for me to eat, but I didn't do anything , I am ashamed of her..."

When everyone heard it, they all said that it was Yu Zhangci's wife who instigated it, no wonder...

Qi Liuyi scolded in his heart: You kid really pushes an inch, I have told you to use it, and you still want me to take you home, it is really unreasonable!

"Okay, I'll go back with you as a teacher!" For the sake of this poor boy, I will protect him once, and next time... hmph, there will be no next time!

Only then did Yuli smile through tears: "Thank you, Master!"

He knew that with the old man's mind, he must have seen through his tricks, but not only did he not care about being used by him, but he also sent the Buddha to the West, which shows that he sincerely wants to recognize himself as an apprentice... Then he, too Just forcefully recognize him as a master sincerely.