The concubine is so charming

Chapter 77

This month, the Ning Mansion has been refurbished, and even the craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry were called from the palace.

At this time, the entire facade was completely new, the plaque at the door was polished, and the sun shone brightly.

The well-dressed butler of the Ning Mansion greeted the guests at the door. Seeing the carriages of Su Yao and Mu Qingchen stop, he quickly stepped forward to greet them, and said respectfully: "I have seen Miss Mu and Young Master Mu. The master is already waiting for you." It's been a while, please come in quickly, both of you."

Mu Qingchen jumped off the carriage, nodded slightly to the steward of the Ning residence, and then turned to face the carriage and helped Su Yao out.

Immediately, an attendant stepped forward to send the carriage to a proper place, and the housekeeper of the Ning Mansion led Su Yao and Mu Qingchen into the mansion. A small flower hall was specially reserved in the mansion for them to wait temporarily.

Su Yao looked at Ning's mansion with a little surprise in his heart. Ning Ge was always the emperor's teacher and had been an official in the court for many years, but he didn't expect that his mansion was unexpectedly simple, even shabby.

The size of the mansion is not too big, the main hall is neatly lined with a row of houses, and the small flower hall is on the side. After entering the door, you can see a pot of orchids Yong Huai Su placed on the table, and then go inside and a big character hangs in the middle hall: There is no specialization, there is no end to learning!
The head of the Ning Mansion leaned slightly: "Miss Mu and Mr. Mu please sit down for a while. When the auspicious time comes, the slaves will come over and lead Miss and Mr. Mu to the main hall."

"Okay, it's up to you."

"Miss Mu is too polite. The servant has asked the maid to guard the door. If there is anything, you can just order it."

"it is good."

The guests outside were bustling, and the Ning Mansion was a bit crowded. Many people with lower official ranks could only put down their gifts, register them in the register, and then leave.

The small flower hall was exceptionally quiet. There was a small bookshelf in the corner, and there were some books and letters. Su Yao picked it up and flipped through it casually. His eyes widened slightly, with sharp pens and unique insights.

"Qingchen, you have to learn from this Ningge old man. There are not many opportunities like this."

Mu Qingchen nodded emphatically: "I know, sister, don't worry, I will definitely work hard."

He doesn't want his sister to live so cautiously, so he will work hard to step down those who look down on them one by one.

Su Yao and Mu Qingchen waited for about half an hour, and then the head of the Ning Mansion came to invite people: "Miss Mu, Mr. Mu, the guests in the main hall have already taken their seats, and now we can perform the apprenticeship ceremony. The master asked the servants to invite the two of you over."

"Okay, thank you butler."

Su Yao stood up and helped Mu Qingchen rearrange her clothes, and then the two walked towards the main hall side by side.

In the main hall, Mr. Ning Ge sat at the first place, accompanied by Chu Feiyan, these two big bosses pressed him, and the rest of the guests sat in order with smiles on their faces.

When the two walked in, the gazes from around them were also quite kind, as if everyone was happy to see this matter come to fruition.

Su Yao stepped forward to salute with Mu Qingchen: "I've met Mr. Ning Ge, and Lord Chu."

Mu Qingchen was dressed in a plain blue brocade jacket with inconspicuous orchid patterns embroidered on the hem. At this time, she was standing tall and straight, with a smile on her face, accepting the scrutiny of everyone, without showing any timidity at all because of such a scene. It's not easy for a child in his teens to be so calm and composed.

Ning Ge looked at it, and felt a little more satisfied: "Get up, Ninghua, your seat is the first one on the left, King Rong and Princess Rong are not in the capital, you are Qingchen's only family member, you should sit in the main seat." As the saying goes, elder sisters are like mothers, it’s not easy for you to take care of Qingchen in the capital at such a young age. Today, Qingchen’s apprenticeship is a major event in his life, and he should serve you a cup of tea.”

Mu Ninghua didn't evade, but nodded generously in response, and after saluting, she sat on the vacant seat.

In this hall, she is Mu Qingchen's only relative, and also the support behind him. She wants Mu Qingchen to recognize Mr. Ning Ge as a teacher without being humble or overbearing, instead of kneeling and crawling into the gate of Ning Mansion.

Ning Ge took a look at Su Yao, and the more he looked, the more satisfied he was. If it wasn't for the fact that Chu Feiyan beside him died and didn't understand, he would have come forward to directly help him settle the marriage.

Feng Qi held the jade crown and stepped forward, Ning Ge stood up, took the jade crown from the tray himself, and replaced the hair crown on Mu Qingchen's head: ""Book of Rites" says: the beginning of etiquette and righteousness , it lies in being upright, in appearance, and in speech. As a teacher, I hope that you will act upright, sit upright, and speak uprightly in the future."

Mu Qingchen knelt down to salute. The injury on his arm has healed a lot, and he doesn't need to hang it on his chest all the time. Therefore, the etiquette is upright and generous: "Disciple, remember!"

Elder Ning Ge bent down to help him up, and then moved out of the seat. The sacred seat of the first teacher was already placed on the top. Mu Qingchen knelt down and bowed to him nine times, and then kowtowed to Elder Ning Ge.

The attendant came forward six times with celery, lotus seeds, red beans, red dates, longan and dried lean meat strips.

Mu Qingchen said in a clear voice: "The disciple pays homage to the teacher. From now on, he will definitely obey the teacher's instruction, study hard, respect the teacher and respect the elders, and never disappoint the teacher's instruction!"

"it is good!"

Feng Qi took the water basin and went forward, Mu Qingchen put his hands in the water basin, and washed the front and back of the water once.

Old Ning Ge nodded: "Clean your hands and mind, get rid of impurities and keep your essence. The teacher hopes that you can concentrate on your studies in the future without distractions."

Mu Qingchen raised her hands above her head, and said respectfully, "Yes, disciple, remember."

Mr. Ning Ge picked up the writing brush from the table and lightly dipped a little cinnabar on the center of Mu Qingchen's eyebrows: "Mole and wisdom have the same pronunciation. I hope you will be wise, clear-sighted and bright-hearted, and achieve great things in the future."

"Yes, disciple, thank you teacher."

Mu Qingchen took the teacup from the hand of the maid at the side: "The disciple presents tea to the teacher, wishing the teacher good health and a long life."

"Okay." Ning Ge took a big sip to save face, and then turned his head to look at Chu Feiyan, "Feiyan also studied with him as a teacher for a period of time. He is half of your senior brother. Toast him with a cup of tea, and you can ask him for advice if you don’t understand anything about learning in the future.”

"Yes, Qingchen offers tea to Senior Brother!"

Standing aside, Chu Feiyan saw that Mu Qingchen was about to kneel down to salute, and stretched out his hand to support him. The smile on his handsome and extraordinary face was as gentle as jade. He was as handsome as if he had just stepped off a scroll: "You are welcome, Junior Brother."

Su Yao didn't forget her character design, no matter whether Chu Feiyan noticed her or not, she kept her eyes focused, her cheeks were slightly pink and shy, but she didn't pay attention, and she looked very seriously this time.

Finally, Mu Qingchen walked in front of Su Yao: "Qingchen offered tea to my sister, thank you for taking care of me."

Su Yao took a sip from the teacup, and then bent down to help him up. She didn't say anything, but the two siblings met each other's eyes and smiled slightly. Even without words, you can see the trust between each other and depend on.

The ceremonial officer sang loudly: "Appreciation ceremony, success!"

The guests who had been watching with smiles all congratulated at this moment: "Mu Qingchen has performed so extraordinary at such a young age, and she will definitely not disappoint Elder Ninge's expectations in the future."

"Congratulations to Ning Ge for being such a talented disciple."

"OK."

(End of this chapter)