569 New Year's Eve Dinner

It’s the exact time of Si.

Ping An began the formal apprenticeship process.

At the age of seven, he became a disciple of the eldest son, and later of the master. He was very familiar with the whole process.

But today's apprenticeship ceremony was slightly different. He first paid homage to his master.

Ping An raised the teacup with both hands: "Ping An offers tea to Master. May Master always smile and live a long and blessed life."

The old man's eyes were already red, he took the teacup with both hands and drank it all in one gulp: "Good boy, the master will surely live a long life and teach the safe children in the future."

"Thank you, Master. The child will be here in three years. I don't have the patience to teach him myself." Ping An took the gift from Lin Feng and said, "Master, this is the gift Ping An prepared for you. Please take a look and see if you like it."

This is a brocade box, inside which are placed two jade hairpins for men, one made of white jade and the other of green jade, which are both simple and elegant.

The old man liked it as soon as he saw it: "Master likes it very much, thank you for your peace."

He took off the jade pendant from his body and said, "Ping An, this is for you. This is a gift from the emperor when he was young. I have been wearing it for more than 30 years."

This is an extremely warm jade pendant.

"Master, this is too valuable. Ping An cannot accept it."

Master Wang glared at him and said, "Of course you have to accept the gift from our Grandmaster. Are you not obedient to the tea I just offered you?"

"It's safe, keep it." Sun Sicheng spoke.

Now that the old man has taken it out, he will not take it back.

Ping An took it with both hands: "Ping An thanks, Master."

Ping An took another cup of tea and said, "Ping An offers tea to you, sir. Thank you for everything you have done for me over the years. Thank you very much."

Mr. Wang's voice was a little choked: "Ping An, I drank your tea today, and you are my true disciple for the rest of your life. In the future, you will have to endure any beatings or scoldings."

He took the tea and drank it all.

Ping An presented a gift at the right time: "Sir, please accept this little gift from Ping An."

This is a red coral that is more than one foot tall. We brought back quite a few of them that time, but there were only five or six really good ones. Most of them were small.

Mr. Wang fell in love with you at first sight: "Good Ping An, if you don't become my disciple today, it seems that I can't think of such a good thing as you. You must have got it when you went to Minzhou, right?"

Everyone in the room burst into laughter.

"Sir, this was brought back for me by my master. I had forgotten about it after I brought it back, so I just found it this time."

Ping An took the tea and handed it to Madam Wang with both hands: "Ping An offers tea to Master Madam. May Master Madam be safe, healthy and happy for many years to come."

The eldest lady smiled from ear to ear, took the tea and drank it all in one gulp: "Thank you for your kind words of peace, Master's wife."

Ping An handed over a rectangular jewelry box: "Master's wife, this is what Ping An prepared for you. Take a look and see if you like it."

Mrs. Wang took it and looked at it. There was a whole set of gold jewelry inside. The most eye-catching thing was the sparkling diamonds on the gold jewelry. These were good things that could not be bought with silver.

"Peace, this is too precious."

Mr. Wang said happily, "Just accept what the child gave you. If you think it's too expensive, give him some more good things."

Everyone in the room laughed again.

Madam Wang took the long box from the maid and said, "Ping An, this is a painting my parents gave me when I got married. It's a landscape painting by Mr. You Da. You should keep it well."

Ping An was shocked. Mr. You Da was a very influential painter in the Great Zhou Dynasty. He had been dead for more than 20 years. He was best at painting landscapes. His paintings are now very popular and cost a lot of money.

"Master's wife, I really can't accept this."

Madam Wang said, "Be safe and sound. Next, my father will give me more than one pair. Shaoqi will also get one later."

The old man smiled and said, "Keep it safe. Aren't good things passed down from generation to generation? You are also a child of our family."

Ping'an's nose felt sore. Everyone in the Wang family was so nice to him.

"Thank you, Master's wife, for your peace."

He took it with both hands and handed it to Xiao Wu.

Mr. Wang said seriously: "Ping An, you are very smart and hardworking. In addition to studying, you are also very good at medicine. So you work harder than others, but it is all worth it.

Sir, there is nothing much to say. I don't need to talk about big principles. I just hope that you can live an upright and clear life. For other things, let nature take its course. Also, you should always take care of yourself. Nothing is more important than your health and life. Ignorance is the worst thing to do."

Ping An bowed his head and said, "Thank you, Mr. Ping An."

The apprenticeship ceremony was over, and lunch was naturally eaten at Wang's house. Mr. Wang drank a lot that day. It was the first time that Ping An knew what Mr. Wang looked like when he was drunk. He kept laughing like a child.

After leaving Wang's house, Ping An sent his master and husband home, and then took Lin Feng home.

Two days later.

New Year’s Eve is here.

Wan Changsheng had a talk with Ping An yesterday. It was impossible for them to be apart before, but now that they are in the capital together, it would be better for them to go. Awu is pregnant and cannot leave at night, so there is no need to go to the Chang family to keep watch.

His uncle also advised him that it would just be a bit harder and he could have more family reunions. The purpose of the New Year was to reunite with the family, not to really eat anything, not to mention that he had to offer sacrifices to his ancestors before the reunion dinner.

Ping An thought so too.

First go to the village to celebrate the New Year, then stay with my father for an hour, and then return home in the afternoon.

It's a bit like a rush.

Chen Sheng was taken to Chang's house by Xiao Sanzi the day before yesterday. Ping'an felt that he was quite happy in his heart, because he was a child who lacked love.

After breakfast, Ping An took Lin Feng and others out.

Tonight is New Year's Eve, and he has asked those who are already married to stay in the small courtyard on the farm to celebrate the New Year, and they don't have to follow him these days.

Most of those who followed him early on have married. The only ones who haven't married are Lin Feng, Xu Song, Yuan Qing, and Xiao Ming. Xiao Ming is still young this year and will be only fifteen years old next year.

Lin Feng fell in love with Awu's maid Banxia, ​​and Xu Song and Yuan Qing also had some ambiguous feelings with the other two girls, but they were probably still confused and didn't understand it clearly.

Three of Awu's four older girls were targeted. Ping'an joked with Awu that the remaining one should be given to Xiao Ming. They were all for domestic sale anyway, and it was impossible for the people around them to marry off, nor was it possible for them to marry someone from outside.

When Ping'an arrived at the village, it was already bustling with red couplets pasted everywhere.

The people from the two villages, plus Master Qin and his people, totaled about 150 to 160 people. That was the number of people that Wan Hua took away half a month ago, otherwise the number would have exceeded 200.

Wherever Ping An went, he saw smiling faces and satisfied people. He was happy about that. At the village, he felt completely relaxed.

Red envelopes were still distributed this year, and there was no shortage of food, clothing, and daily necessities. The banquet started at noon and lasted until the beginning of the afternoon.

"Master Qin, take your time eating. I have to go back. Lin Feng, Xu Song, Xiao Ming, and Da Lin, please follow me. The rest of you can stay at the village to celebrate the New Year."

Xiao Wu and Er Qiang stood up.

Xiao Wu said, "Master, this won't work. Dalin has only learned Kung Fu for a few months, and Xiao Ming is still young. I'll follow him."

Dalin and Xiaoming both lowered their heads.

"No, Lin Feng and Xu Song are following us. You can spend the New Year peacefully. You can take turns following me on the third day of the New Year. Dalin, Xiaoming, let's go."