Chapter 641 So this is what kind of master you are! (Revised)
The old steward breathed a sigh of relief and nodded with great concern: "Master, you are right. The future successor of our Imperial Preceptor's Mansion cannot be a woman like this."
At the very least, she can't be a woman in the public eye.
"What's wrong with the woman?" The old man asked, turning to look at the old steward with a strange expression, his deep, unfathomable eyes narrowing slightly.
The old steward shrank back in fright, swallowed hard, and immediately bowed his head and clasped his hands in a fist: "Master, this old servant misspoke. This old servant thought that if it were a woman, her future would be filled with hardship, and the Imperial Preceptor's mansion would likely attract unwanted attention. This old servant knows his mistake and will go back to accept punishment."
The old man withdrew his gaze and rolled his eyes at him: "This has nothing to do with women! The main problem is that this girl hasn't learned my inheritance at all! She's dreaming! Go tell her that if she wants to inherit my national teacher's mansion, she has to be able to carry on my mantle in the future! If she doesn't listen and doesn't obediently serve me, I'll give this inheritance to Xiao Er! Let's see if she's not afraid!"
The old butler listened attentively at first, but the more he listened, the stranger his expression became.
Hearing the end, his lips even twitched.
Listen to what kind of talk this is!
Xiao Er is the second young master of the Li family, and the master's apprentice.
But isn't this person the young master's son?
If her son inherits the throne, wouldn't the young master's position as the mother be even higher? Given her personality, how could this possibly threaten her?
Besides, would he really say that? Would he suggest that Doctor Jiang become his disciple?
He felt that while his master was exceptionally skilled in both medicine and poison, the young master might be even more so, given that the poison even his master couldn't cure had been cured by the young master. His master's mantle would naturally be highly sought after by many, but the young master... he hadn't even mentioned it yet, so why was he so insecure?
Hey, what a fool! He's inheriting the entire Imperial Preceptor's Mansion. Even if the master's medical skills aren't up to par, if he learns them, he'll become the master of the entire Imperial Preceptor's Mansion. Only a fool wouldn't do that. What is he worrying about for no reason?
"Hey, what's with that expression?" the old man said, then added, "Let me tell you, you also need to get that inheritance token back right now. You absolutely can't give it to her. Otherwise, I won't have any confidence when I talk to her. What will I have left to offer when it comes to serious matters in the future?"
Seeing that the old butler was still in a daze, the old man slapped him on the head in anger: "Hurry up and do it, and do it well. Don't anger her. If she gets really angry, you'll get it back no matter what."
After saying that, he added, "Hey? Remember, don't say I told you!"
The shopkeeper was stunned, staring wide-eyed at the old man, pointing incredulously at himself: "Me? You want me to ask the young master for something, without even saying what you want, and yet I can't offend anyone?"
Is this reasonable?
Are you trying to kill us?
The old man raised his chin: "What? Is there a problem?"
"This old servant dares not."
"If you're afraid, then hurry up and go."
Old butler: "."
Master, did you hear me clearly?
I said I dare not, not that I don't dare!
Reluctantly, it began to shuffle out. Halfway there, it stopped, unable to resist turning back to look earnestly at its master: "Master, why don't you go and talk to the young master yourself?"
He was speaking when he met the old man's unfriendly gaze and choked up, saying, "This old servant will go right away."
Just as he was racking his brains for a solution, his ears twitched suddenly, and his expression turned cold instantly.
"Who dares to break into our National Preceptor's residence at night!"
After a cold snort, the two men turned their sharp gazes behind them.
The next second, Jiang Nuanzhi appeared in sight with her hands behind her back and a smile on her face.
"Hi, sir, good evening."
The old man's sharp eyes shrank back the moment they met Jiang Nuanzhi's gaze, and he immediately stuffed the jade bottle he hadn't had time to put away into his arms: "Ahem, Nuanzhi, what are you doing here so late at night instead of sleeping at home?"
"I missed you, so I came to see you, couldn't I?" Jiang Nuanzhi said, her beautiful, seemingly expressive eyes fixed on the old man's chest: "What's in that bottle of yours? Did you get another treasure?"
The old man: "."
I can't live like this anymore!
Then, he dawdled and touched his chest, while desperately trying to wink at the old butler beside him.
The old steward had no doubt that if he didn't help his master out of this predicament, the master would definitely kill him to vent his anger.
The old steward took a deep breath, swallowed hard, and then steeled himself to stand in front of the young old man. Looking at Jiang Nuanzhi, he mustered his courage and said, "Young Master, these things cannot be given to you! This is very important; it's our master's lifeblood. Also, the token you possess that symbolizes the inheritance of our Imperial Preceptor's Mansion must be returned. Our master was entrusted with this task in a time of crisis, and now..."
Before he could finish speaking, a soft sigh was heard.
The old butler was stunned for a moment, and looked up at Jiang Nuanzhi in front of him in a daze.
But as Jiang Nuanzhi's eyes reddened and her head bowed, the inheritance token was handed over in the next second.
"If I had known this wasn't mine, I should have returned it much sooner."
As she spoke, she frowned and looked at the old butler: "I just wanted to take a look; I had no intention of possessing it."
"Alright, I've seen the person and returned the things, I'll head back now."
"No, no!" The old man grabbed Jiang Nuanzhi tightly and shoved everything in his arms into her hands. "No, don't be sad! Um, I didn't say that! I didn't say such awful things! It must be that stingy dog of a servant who can't bear to part with his things. What kind of relationship do we have? I'll give you these things. Look at what you like, it's all yours! The token is for you too. Who else would I give it to? It was originally for you, and I never wanted it back."
As the old man spoke, he pointed fiercely at the old steward beside him: "This old servant is becoming more and more outrageous. How dare he speak to our Ah Nuan like that? I will definitely teach him a lesson for Ah Nuan later."
"No, Ah Nuan, you can clean it up however you want!"
Old butler: "!!!"
He looked at his master in disbelief, and for a moment he felt that he couldn't understand a single word coming out of his master's familiar mouth.
No, he must be dreaming.
How could his master be such a despicable person!
He doesn't believe it!
"Really?" Jiang Nuanzhi held several jade bottles in her hands and looked at the old man seriously.
The old man nodded frantically, almost swearing an oath: "It's all that old bastard's fault for stirring things up! Ah Nuan, you have to believe me. If you're angry, then deal with him!"
Old butler: "."
Okay, okay!
So this is what kind of owner you are!
He resignedly looked at Jiang Nuanzhi.
Jiang Nuanzhi looked at the two faces for a moment, and finally smiled: "It's rare to see the old steward showing such a protective heart. What's with all this talk about punishment?"
Old Butler: !
Young Master, she really is.
Looking at its master one last time, what should it do? For the first time in over forty years, the thought of betrayal arose.
"What are all these things?" Jiang Nuanzhi asked with a smile.
The old man looked at those jade bottles, and his heart bled.
The old steward, however, scurried up to her, beaming at Jiang Nuanzhi: "Young Master, this old servant can introduce you to everyone."
(End of this chapter)
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