Minister Ling patted his junior apprentice brother on the shoulder and said, "Zelin, I'm happy for you. I'm not used to you calling me senior brother from now on. I'm still used to you calling me uncle."
Ye Zelin smiled and said, "Then I'll call you uncle from now on. I'm used to it."
Minister Ling smiled and said, "Okay."
Minister Ling has always treated Ye Zelin as a junior. Now that his teacher has accepted him as a disciple, he has become his junior brother. Ye Zelin still calls him uncle. In terms of seniority, he is still superior to Ye Zelin.
Minister Ling knew his teacher's personality too well, so he asked Ye Zelin how he persuaded his teacher to accept him as his disciple.
Ye Zelin told Minister Ling every word of his conversation with Mr. Kong. After listening, Minister Ling probably guessed Mr. Kong's intention to accept Ye Zelin. He said, "Senior Brother Ruan's matter has always been a knot in my heart. I am willing to accept you. Perhaps I have figured it out. It wasn't my fault."
Ye Zelin said: "It is also possible that he has let go of Ruan Yingqi's matter."
Minister Ling shook his head. "Senior Brother Ruan is a thorn in my heart, and I won't let him go so easily. I think there are two reasons why he is willing to accept you."
Ye Zelin asked: "Which two?"
Minister Ling said, "First, I was moved by your sincerity and perseverance. Second, the process of your apprenticeship with Senior Brother Ruan was too similar. Seeing you reminds me of Senior Brother Ruan. He accepted you for the first time in his life, hoping that he wouldn't teach another Ruan Yingqi. The teacher's willingness to accept you must mean that he is trying to let go of Ruan Yingqi. This is a good sign, Zelin, don't let the teacher and me down."
Ye Zelin said: "Definitely not."
Minister Ling added, "Remember your words. If one day you fail to live up to the teacher's expectations, I will expel you from the sect on his behalf without the teacher's orders."
Ye Zelin smiled and said, "Uncle Ling, I'll be your junior apprentice for life."
Minister Ling said, "Okay."
Minister Ling told Ye Zelin about some of Mr. Kong's habits. Ye Zelin listened carefully. For example, Mr. Kong did not like students to be late, lazy, or disobedient, etc.
Finally, Minister Ling looked at Ye Zelin and took in his clothes. "By the way, the teacher really hates students who are not well-groomed. Clothes should not be too fancy, but plain."
Ye Zelin remembered everything Minister Ling said. He usually didn't wear fancy clothes, so he didn't need to pay too much attention to his clothes.
After chatting with Minister Ling for a while, Ye Zelin went to find his good friend Ling Zhiheng, Minister Ling's son.
He and Ling Zhiheng have been friends for many years and are also calligraphy partners. Before getting married, he often discussed calligraphy with Ling Zhiheng.
Minister Ling took a look at his son who was discussing calligraphy skills with his junior apprentice, and couldn't help feeling emotional. His junior apprentice was good in character, appearance, talent and ability, and was simply the child of other people's family in the eyes of others. Then he looked at his own son, who was neither good at literature nor martial arts, and could not carry anything. Apart from writing well and playing a few polo games, he really had no outstanding talents or advantages.
How did he end up with such a son?
It would be great if I had a son like Ye Zelin.
After leaving the Ling family mansion, Ye Zelin did not return to the Ye Mansion, but went to the Tokyo government office.
He said, "Si De, change the route to the Tokyo government office."
Side was stunned and almost thought he had heard it wrong. Is the young master going to find that villain Bao Changzhou?
He asked tentatively, "Sir, are you sure?"
Ye Zelin said coldly, "Nonsense."
Si De smiled secretly. It turned out that the young master did not disbelieve him. It turned out that the young master really took his words to heart.
"Okay, sir, please sit down." Side said.
Ye Zelin responded.
Side happily drove to the Tokyo government office.
Inside the government office, Ye Zelin stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the high-hanging plaque that read "A Clear Mirror Hangs High." The bailiff went to look for Bao Changzhou, but the person who came to greet Ye Zelin was indeed Song Baixiao, the advisor to the Tokyo prefect.
After Song Baixiao paid his respects, he asked Ye Zelin what business he had in coming to the government office.
Ye Zelin ignored him and said calmly, "Where is Bao Changzhou?"
Song Baixiao said, "General, our Lord is busy and has no time to spare, so he asked me to come and meet you."
Busy? Too busy to see him?
Ye Zelin didn't care whether Bao Changzhou was busy or not. He had to see Bao Changzhou today. He smiled and said, "Is that so? Or is it that my rank is too low? Lord Bao doesn't want to see me?"
Song Baixiao heard that Ye Zelin was joking, but there was a hint of blame in his words.
The prefect of Tokyo is a fourth-rank official position. Ye Zelin is appointed General Xuanwu, which is a nominal position, but a third-rank official position. In terms of official rank, he is higher than Bao Changzhou. Bao Changzhou's official rank is lower, so he should personally welcome Ye Zelin, but it may not be the case.
As the prefect of Tokyo, Bao Changzhou is in charge of the entire capital area. He is very busy and may not have time to meet with the emperor. It is normal for him to send his subordinates to meet with the emperor.
Song Baixiao said calmly, "General, you've misunderstood. Lord Bao is very busy and has no time to meet you in person, so he asked me to come and meet you."
Ye Zelin knew that although the Tokyo government had many affairs, even if Bao Changzhou was busy, he might not have time to see him. He said to Song Baixiao: "Since your Lord Bao is so busy, I will wait for him. He can see me when he is not busy."
After saying that, Ye Zelin walked towards the desk and sat down on the armchair with confidence.
He leaned back in his armchair, crossed his legs, and felt indescribably comfortable.
Seeing Ye Zelin sitting in Bao Changzhou's office chair, Song Baixiao said, "If the general really has something important to say, how about I convey it to Lord Bao on his behalf? What do you think?"
Ye Zelin said calmly: "Don't worry, this general can wait."
Song Baixiao didn't dare to let Ye Zelin wait for Bao Changzhou, so he called a yamen runner to serve tea to Ye Zelin, and told Ye Zelin that he would go to invite Mr. Bao.
Song Baixiao turned around and went to the back court.
Soon, tea was served and Bao Changzhou was invited out by Song Baixiao.
Bao Changzhou was dressed in a red official uniform and a wide-legged official hat. He had a handsome face but a very fair complexion, like a girl, without the heroic spirit of a man.
Ye Zelin thought that Bao Changzhou, who was so effeminate, would not be liked by girls. If he were a girl, he would not like Bao Changzhou either.
As a man, he didn't like Bao Changzhou and even felt a little disgusted with him.
Bao Changzhou bowed and said, "Your humble servant greets the Major General."
Ye Zelin said "hmm" lightly and sat up straight.
Bao Changzhou asked, "I wonder what the young general wants to see me about."
Ye Zelin smiled faintly and said, "Master Bao is a man of great learning and character. I know a beautiful woman who admires Master Bao very much. So I am here to act as a matchmaker for you, Master Bao."
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