The Eighth Wise King became addicted to eavesdropping on the silly princess' thoughts

Chapter 154 Disciple who opens the door

King Qin Zhao Defang hid in the renovated construction space, concentrating and listening to the movements in the house with bated breath.

"Ruhua is busy with business matters, Yingchun and Wu Meizhu will be left to the four of you.

She was locked up in the yard next to Ning Xinyuan and was not allowed to step out of the yard.

But if you four want to serve her well, just... treat her as a distinguished guest!

Don’t let her suffer any loss in terms of food, clothing and daily expenses. Except for not letting her have contact with outsiders, try to meet her requirements in other matters.”

Yingchun agreed, but said worriedly, "Princess, even if you don't take all of us with you, you should still take Miss Tingting with you! Let her cook for you and take good care of you at any time."

"Yes! Miss, you should take Tingting with you! Otherwise, she will cry secretly." Ruhua also persuaded the lady.

"I am going to travel and enjoy life. There are many delicacies from all over the world waiting for me to taste along the way.

There were too many affairs in the capital, so Tingting stayed and was responsible for assisting Luo Ning in managing the hot pot restaurant and wine shop business.

With Hong Gu, Si Yu and Yu Li, can't you take good care of me?"

The King of Qin in the tunnel thought to himself, "I was worried that the princess would not be wary of Wu Meizhu anymore, but it seems that is not necessary!"

My princess appears to be silly and act dumb on the outside, but she is cunning and calculating inside.

Not only did he keep Wu Meizhu under house arrest with a contract of prostitution, he also took strict precautions against her. 】

"Ruhua, after you complete Kou Zhun's apprenticeship tomorrow, you will come with me to Heshenglou to complete the acquisition of the papermaking workshop in the west of the city, lest the fat chicken fly away again!"

"Miss, didn't the Second Young Master think the other party's price was too high? Why don't we delay for a few more days and lower the price?"

Luo Li mischievously splashed a stream of water onto the curtain opposite, and watched the water droplets slowly drip down the light blue curtain.

: "Ruhua, remember one thing, time is money!

To do big things and make big money, you must not care about small profits and make decisions when necessary. Don't be like my second brother who haggled over a few thousand taels of silver.

The sooner this papermaking workshop develops toilet paper and starts selling it, the more money it can earn in a day will be over a thousand taels!"

Yingchun asked happily, "Princess, is toilet paper also so profitable?"

Luo Li playfully flicked the water droplets on her fingers towards Yingchun's pretty face and said confidently, "One thousand taels of silver per day, that's my most conservative estimate! When you use toilet paper to wipe your butt when you poop, you'll know its magical attraction."

Ruhua spat at the young lady in reproach!

: "Miss, you can make it sound so vulgar and unbearable to hear!"

Luo Li giggled and corrected herself readily.

: "Going to the toilet! Going to the toilet! Going to the toilet is a million times more elegant than taking a shit, and the shit you poop out may even smell good."

Ruhua and Yingchun were so amused that they giggled. …

Kou Zhun had memorized the six gifts early in the morning: celery, lotus seeds, red beans, red dates, longan and ten pieces of lean meat.

Dressed neatly and excitedly, he was waiting at the door for Brother Luo to arrive.

Luo Li, dressed in men's clothes, came to Kou Zhun's house on horseback with Hong Gu and Yu Li.

Kou Zhun and Kou An, master and servant, who were waiting at the door, hurried forward to greet them.

Luo Li waved her hand on the horse, "Brother Kou, let's stop the formalities. My father is waiting at home. Let's set off quickly!"

Knowing Mr. Luo's free and easy nature, Kou Zhun agreed without hesitation, then rode on the donkey loaded with gifts and followed Mr. Luo.

Luo Li looked sideways at Kou Zhun's donkey, and asked Hong Gu, who was pretending to be a long-time attendant beside him, "Uncle Hong, can you ask Mo Wen for a horse for Kou Laoxi to ride?

It's really inappropriate for this young talent to ride on a stupid donkey. He looks just as stupid as the donkey."

Kou Zhun quickly declined: "Brother Luo, I am just a scholar in white clothes, and I only need a donkey to ride. When I pass the imperial examination, I will naturally change to a tall and fine horse."

Luo Li glanced at him with dissatisfaction: "Why? I gave you a horse and you refused it. Do you want to distance yourself from me after you pass the imperial examination and become a noble person?"

Kou Zhun had no choice but to bow on the donkey's back and said, "Brother Luo must send me a horse, and I, Old Kou, would be disrespectful to refuse. So let someone send it to me as soon as possible, so that I can ride a tall horse to show off my majesty."

: "That's right! We are brothers and have a deep bond, so don't be polite to each other. Just accept whatever I give you.

When I ask you for something someday, I can do it without hesitation, right? You can't find an excuse to refuse, right? "

[When I need you in the future, you should think about my investment in you with a clear conscience.]

Moved by the brotherhood, Kou Zhun generously promised, "Brother Luo, just speak up when the time comes. If I say no, I'm not worthy of being a human being!"...

There was a large flow of people on the main street, and the government had ordered that horses were not allowed to gallop, so the few people could only walk slowly, passing through a busy commercial street, and then taking a shortcut through several streets and alleys, and arrived at the gate of Luo Mansion.

Today is a day off, and the Luo family father and son are both at home. Luo Wen'an is already waiting in front of the Luo Mansion.

Seeing his younger sister dressed in men's clothes, Luo Wen'an, who had been trained many times before, stepped forward and said with a smile, "Second brother, this is Mr. Kou, right? Father is waiting at home!"

Luo Li jumped off the horse and winked at her elder brother proudly!

"Brother, this is Mr. Kou. What do you think? Can you call him a young talent with outstanding talents?"

Kou Zhun jumped off the donkey and hurried forward to greet him, "Little Kou Zhun greets the eldest master."

Luo Wen'an was somewhat curious about the disciple that his younger sister had found for his father. He looked up and down at the handsome Kou Zhun, and after returning the greeting, he said gently, "Brother Kou, you don't have to be polite. From now on, we are family. Brothers, we are as close as can be!"

Luo Ji and his wife sat steadily on the armchair and accepted Kou Zhun's three kowtows as a way of paying homage to their master and his wife.

Mr. Luo accepted the invitation and after paying the six rituals, he handed Kou Zhun a copy of The Analects, some green onions, celery and other gifts.

He took the fragrant tea offered by Kou Zhun and took a sip.

"Kou Zhun, I don't like the court officials forming cliques and factions, and I have never accepted any students. You will be my first disciple, and you will also be my last disciple!

So there are no rules of the sect to tell you. You just need to observe etiquette and work diligently.

If you are an official in the future, think more about your fellow countrymen and friends when you were in a low position, put yourself in their shoes and think more about the difficulties of ordinary people in the Song Dynasty. It would be good to be an official who is upright, honest, not greedy, arrogant, or impetuous, and has a good conscience. "

Kou Zhun said respectfully, "I have learned your lesson and will keep it in mind!"

[It's done! From now on, this pillar of the Song Dynasty, this powerful and influential official will be a member of my Luo family faction! ]

Luo Limei's heart was filled with joy!

"Dad! Mom! Big brother! Little...brother, what the hell are you doing?

"Didn't Dad ever accept disciples? Why did you set up a ceremony to become a disciple?" Luo Wenhao barged in, yelling.

Luo Ji glared at this useless and unruly son!

"I admire Kou Zhun's character and talent, so I made an exception and accepted him as my student. Why don't you come over and greet him?"

After hearing this, Luo Wenhao stepped forward and patted Kou Zhun on the shoulder, "Your name is Kou Zhun? From now on, we are brothers. You can just call me second brother."

Kou Zhun looked at his second brother who suddenly appeared in confusion.

I wondered, aren't there only two sons in the Luo family? My master called himself father in front of him, and he asked me to call him second brother. What is this person's identity?

Luo Li was anxious!

[Luo Wanku, you didn't come earlier or later, but you showed up at this time. I used your identity as Luo Wenhao to abduct Kou Zhun, so please don't ruin my good deeds.]

Luo Li hurriedly stepped forward and pushed the second brother away, and introduced with a wry smile, "Brother Kou, this person is... my father's illegitimate child outside... ah... no! This person is my father's adopted son outside!

Yes! Adopted son. Godson, not biological, but adopted.

His name is Luo Er, you can just call him Second Brother!"

Luo Wenhao was almost driven crazy by his sister's words!

[How did I become Dad’s godson after not going home for a few days? I almost became Dad’s illegitimate child?

Every time you disguised yourself as a man and did bad things outside this year, you used my identity. You caused me to be beaten by my father and scolded by my mother. Isn't it enough that you have caused me so much trouble?

Now even my identity as his biological son has been stripped away!

My parents and my eldest brother were so embarrassed that their faces turned red, but they didn't say a word to refute me and clear my name. Is there any justice in this Luo Mansion? ! 】

Kou Zhun was confused, but he couldn't lose his manners. No matter if he was his master's illegitimate son or godson, he just called him "Second Brother". He bowed to Luo Er and said, "Kou Zhun greets Second Brother!"

Luo Wenhao was furious, but he knew he couldn't afford to offend this stubborn and willful girl at home. He could only return the greeting angrily, glared at the little sister beside him, turned around and ran out to find a corner to be sad.

Conquered by her precious daughter's outstanding performance and secretly praising her wit, Mrs. Luo tried to hold back her laughter and her face turned red. She covered her face with her sleeves and couldn't hide her laughter even after coughing repeatedly!

: "Ahem...hahaha...cough...hahaha..."

Luo, whose reputation was ruined by having an illegitimate child, was trying to hold back a smile with a hint of shame and anger, but he couldn't bear to blame his precious daughter. In his heart, he cursed his second son for coming back at the wrong time, saying that he was a guy who could do nothing but cause trouble, and he stroked his beard in embarrassment.

Luo Wen'an couldn't hold back his laughter any longer, so he turned around and went out to talk to his second brother and counsel him.

Luo Li felt a little ashamed of her quick thinking. She found some topics to talk about in order to divert Kou Zhun's attention. She also wanted to help her father, who was known for his integrity and uprightness, to ease the embarrassment of almost having an illegitimate child.