568 Peaceful Tea
It was not until the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month that Ping'an told his parents and uncle about going to Mr. Wang to offer tea the next day.
Mei Niang was angry and slapped her son: "You kid, you should have discussed such a big thing with your family earlier. Now you haven't prepared anything."
"Uncle, Mom and Dad, I discussed this matter with Master and Master the day before we went to Dingzhou. They all said that Master Wang had put a lot of effort into me, so I had to offer him a cup of tea.
I was going to Dingzhou at that time, and I wanted to come back and tell you about it, but then other things came up and I forgot about it.
Yesterday I asked Erqiang to prepare the six gifts for becoming a disciple. The master likes the wine I brew the most, and it happens to be the New Year, so I brought some more. I also made new clothes for the master and the master. There is no need to prepare anything else, it is just a token of my appreciation. Besides, the Wang family doesn't know about this yet, and I haven't told them yet."
Wan Changsheng was shocked: "Ping An, why didn't you discuss such an important matter with Mr. Wang in advance?"
Ping An shook his head and said, "Mr. Wang really wanted me to do the apprenticeship ceremony, but I had already been an apprentice to Mr. Sun many years ago, so he didn't want to make it difficult for Mr. Sun.
But this matter was mentioned to me by the master and the teacher together. It was the night when the master took me to the palace. The master said that the master had done this for me, and a cup of tea should be offered to the master and the master. The master said that rules are set by people, and it is okay for a top scholar who has passed the six-yuan exam to have two masters. "
Both the couple breathed a sigh of relief.
Sun Hongyu said, "In that case, you have to send someone to Mr. Wang's house to tell him that we will visit him tomorrow."
"Uncle, I'll let Erqiang go over and talk to him now."
Wan Changsheng immediately packed up the gifts he was going to take and could leave tomorrow.
The family agreed that Mei Niang would stay at home with A Wu, and the two children would not go either. Only the three men in the family would go, as the apprenticeship ceremony was originally for men.
Ping'an originally wanted his parents and uncle to go as well, and it would be better for his mother to stay at home with Awu, because if he went out, he would not be able to return home until at least the afternoon.
Mr. Wang was puzzled when he heard Erqiang say that his young master would come over tomorrow morning: "Chinese New Year is just two or three days away, and he is going to come over to pay New Year's greetings on the first day of the Chinese New Year. Why are you here now?"
Er Qiang shook his head: "Master Wang, I really don't know about this."
After Erqiang left, Mr. Wang said to the old man, "Dad, look at this child, come if you want, where can I go at this time?"
The second master of the Wang family came over and said, "Big brother, the wine Ping An sent is really delicious. Please give the wine from our family to me and the third brother when I return to my post on the eighth day of the first lunar month."
The third master also laughed. The wine tasted really good. Beifenglie, Farmer's Brew, Purple Wine and Peach Wine all had their own merits.
"Big brother, second brother, I think Ping An can make a fortune just by making wine, but so far only Bei Fenglie is selling wine in the shop. I don't know why other wines are not brewed and sold? Why don't you make money if you have money?"
The old man rolled his eyes and said, "You are all Jinshi masters, how come you only care about making money? Ping An brewed these wines for his family to drink. Come on, come on, can't you write some couplets when you have nothing to do? Is your eldest brother the only one busy in such a big house?"
Mr. Wang felt amused when he saw the second and third sons being scolded. They were surrounded by people outside, but when they came back they were still scolded eight times a day by their father, right?
The next day.
It’s the exact time of Chen.
Sun Sicheng and Sun Wen arrived at Ping'an's home. The time of Si was a good time to become his disciple.
We have to leave now.
Lin Feng and others loaded the gifts into the car.
Wan Changsheng was still apologizing to Mr. Sun: "Ping An just told us about this yesterday. Mr. Wang and the old man are really good to us Ping An. It is only right for us to offer tea. But this is not right for Mr. Sun. His mother and I couldn't sleep for a long time last night. I am really sorry."
Wan Changsheng bowed deeply, and Sun Wen didn't even try to stop him.
"Brother Wan, look at you. It was the eldest son and I who found Ping An. Mr. Wang and Old Master Wang did so much for Ping An. It can be said that without the father and son of the Wang family, there would be no Ping An today.
The customs of the Great Zhou are for ordinary people. Our Ping An is a top six scholar who has not been seen in decades. There are two gentlemen and no one can speak. This cup of tea is disrespectful and I can't sleep or eat well. "
These are indeed Sun Yat-sen's heartfelt words.
Since Ping'an went to the northern border at the age of twelve and studied under Mr. Wang at the age of fourteen, he had little time to take care of Ping'an's studies.
It can be said that he taught Ping An for the first five years, and Mr. Wang taught him for the next five years, which were the most important five years.
"Alright, alright, let's go. Sishi is a good time. It's only an hour away. We have to have a chat when we get to Wang's house. Brother Wan, it's great for Ping An to have two masters, and I'm his master. It's his blessing."
Sun Sicheng walked over to his daughter and said, "Awu, be careful when it's cold, especially when you walk. When the sun is shining during the day, walk more in the yard."
"Dad, grandma walks with me every day."
Mei Niang smiled and said, "Don't worry, young master. We will definitely be careful. Ping An is also watching over A Wu, and is very careful about how much and what she eats."
Sun Sicheng smiled and said, "I'm sure I'll be relieved that you guys are taking care of Awu, mother-in-law, then we'll be leaving."
Mr. Wang and his father were chatting in the front yard while waiting for someone. A servant came to report, "Master, Master Ping'an and his friends are here. The eldest son and Master Sun are here too."
Mr. Wang was stunned: "It's New Year's Day, why are you guys coming to my house?"
As soon as the words fell.
A group of people came in, followed by Lin Feng and several guards carrying things.
"What's the matter? Ping'an, your family has already sent the New Year gifts, and sent vegetables yesterday. Why are you moving all your belongings to your house?" Master Wang said with a smile.
Wan Changsheng stepped forward and said, "Old Master, Mr. Wang, we came here today to ask Ping An to offer you a cup of tea. Normally, we should have come here earlier to discuss this with you. That brat just told us yesterday that he had prepared the six ceremonies for becoming your disciple."
Mr. Wang's eyes lit up. What bothered him most was that he didn't get to drink Ping An's apprenticeship tea, but it was neither right nor reasonable.
"No, this isn't okay. This doesn't make sense, Mr. Sun. He's just a kid, don't blame him." He looked at Sun Wen a little embarrassed.
The old man glanced at his son and asked, "Why are you pretending? Isn't he always worried that he didn't get to drink Ping An's master tea? Isn't he Ping An's real master?"
Sun Wen smiled and said, "Mr. Wang, we are both top six in the imperial examination. Can't we have two masters at the same time? My eldest son and I think this is the most normal thing."
When Mr. Wang heard what Sun Wen said, he laughed out loud: "That's right, Mr. Sun, what you said makes sense. I will drink your apprenticeship tea today. Hahahaha, hahahaha."
The second and third masters of the Wang family who came over rarely saw the eldest brother look so happy, which showed that he was really happy.
Madam Wang also hurried over. When she learned that Ping An wanted to become his disciple, she was naturally happy. Offering tea and not offering tea are two different things.
The whole family really likes this child.
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