Li Gaoyi: "Lord Lin, what are you saying? The young master looks so promising and dashing. May I ask where you hold your position?"
Lin Jiaxiang replied, "I haven't taken up a high position yet, but I'm good at all kinds of entertainment. I wonder which profession you're asking about?"
Lin Chengyi gasped, wishing he could beat this unfilial son to death.
To say such shameless things is like slapping his old face in the ground.
The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became tense.
Nan Zhi stood up and slapped Lin Jiaxiang on the back of the head. She said, "My lords, please don't be anxious. Everyone in Tai Le Village knows about potato planting techniques. You can send someone over."
Lin Jiaxiang looked at Nanzhi in disbelief.
"you."
“Lord Lin,” Nan Zhi’s voice boomed, drowning out Lin Jiaxiang’s, “don’t you already know?”
Lin Chengyi snapped out of his daze, "Ah, right, right, I'll take you two there right away."
Lin Chengyi walked away with a smile, his gloom completely gone.
That was so satisfying! That kid deserves a good beating.
"Please, gentlemen."
Only Nan Zhi and Lin Jiaxiang remain here.
"Nanzhi, don't think that just because I need your help, you can stand above me." Lin Jiaxiang was furious. Since childhood, apart from his father, no one had dared to hit him.
He was actually beaten up by a village woman today. If it weren't for the fact that she was a woman, he would have rushed up and beaten her up.
Nanzhi shook her head, "You spoiled brat, you've been learning from your master for so long, how come you haven't made any progress at all?"
Lin Jiaxiang: "What do you mean?"
Nanzhi explained, "See those two men? They're sixth-rank officials, higher than your father. If they go back and say something to the Emperor, do you think you can still be a young master?"
Lin Jiaxiang remained silent.
So those two people were Father's superiors.
"But I'm just telling the truth. All I do is eat, drink, and have fun. There's nothing wrong with that."
Nan Zhi was disappointed in him; such a person deserved a severe beating from society.
She shook her head and continued with her own work, saying, "Help me bring the bucket over."
Lin Jiaxiang: "Are you ordering me around?"
"Otherwise what? Look around, is there anyone else?"
Lin Jiaxiang held his breath and reluctantly went to pick up the bucket.
"I'll do it." A voice made them both turn their heads at the same time.
Lin Jiaxiang looked at the boy who was about his age and asked, "Who are you?"
Jingji rolled up his sleeves and carried the bucket to Nanzhi.
"Master Nan, I came here with Master Zhu."
He was wearing a dark blue robe with a belt with auspicious cloud patterns around his waist. His dark hair was tied up, and he had a tall and elegant posture.
What a handsome and refined young man!
Jingji stared at the seeds in Nanzhi's hand. "My lord, I wish to become your apprentice and learn the art of planting from you."
Jing Ji bowed and cupped his hands, emphasizing respect.
Lin Jiaxiang stared wide-eyed at his buddy beside him.
"Are you out of your mind? You've gone mad to take this woman as your master?"
Nan Zhi said meaningfully, “There are many officials in the capital, and many of them are in charge of agricultural affairs. Why was I chosen? You know, I am just a village woman.”
She was telling the truth. There were many officials in the capital who were in charge of agriculture and were of higher rank than her. Jing Ji was able to get things done in the capital, which showed that he was exceptionally capable. Why would he want to become her student?
Moreover, taking an official in the capital as his teacher would greatly benefit his career.
If you follow her, it will be difficult for you to get promoted in the future.
Jing Ji knelt down and said, "My lord, you don't need to belittle yourself. I truly admire your discovery of potatoes and corn. Please accept me as your disciple."
Lin Jiaxiang's eyes widened. No, why was he kneeling down and kowtowing?
"Hey, have you thought this through? Are you sure you want to become her disciple? Or should you reconsider?"
He tried his best to persuade the boy to turn back.
Jingji raised his head. "Brother Lin, there's no need to persuade me."
Lin Jiaxiang: This kid has lost his mind.
Nan Zhi smiled and said, "I can take you as my apprentice, but being my student is not easy."
Jing Jiwei was taken aback for a moment, then immediately said excitedly, "Don't worry, my lord, I will definitely study it carefully."
"Alright, from today onwards you will be my first apprentice."
"Teacher, please accept my bow."
Nanzhi helped the person up, feeling happy as she realized she now had an apprentice.
"Congratulations, Master, on accepting a disciple. You are rewarded with five hundred taels of silver."
Nan Zhi was taken aback for a moment, then said happily, "I'll get five hundred taels for each apprentice I take on?"
Cherry replied, "Yes, Master."
Nan Zhi felt that she was not far from becoming rich overnight. Five hundred taels per person, and there were at least five million people in Da Yang, which would amount to 2.5 billion!
This is the path to instant wealth!
Cherry shook her head helplessly, "Master, your disciple represents you. If your disciple commits any crimes, you will have all your silver confiscated."
Nanzhi could no longer smile.
Therefore, she not only had to teach them well, but also had to constantly examine their character.
No, what kind of job is this?!
What's the difference between her and a wet nurse? Five hundred taels of silver is the apprentice's training expenses.
That's too little!
Nanzhi felt like she had fallen into a trap set by the system.
However, Jingji should be a good prospect. Never mind, let's teach him first.
There was no formal apprenticeship tea ceremony or formal apprenticeship ritual; only Lin Jiaxiang's sighs could be heard from the side.
Nanzhi looked at him coldly: "What do you mean?"
Lin Jiaxiang suddenly felt a sharp pain in the back of his head. If he said anything more inappropriate, this woman would definitely attack him.
He was quite heartbroken, but said against his will, "I'm happy for Brother Jing."
Nanzhi scoffed, ignoring him, and continued working on her watermelon.
Taile Village is close to water, so irrigation is not a problem. The climate is humid, the daily sunshine hours are consistent, and the temperature difference between day and night is small. Taking all these factors into account, the watermelons grown there probably won't be as sweet as she imagined.
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