Transmigrated into a female county magistrate during a famine, leading her country to prosperity

Chapter 1011 Just keep pestering!

"Apprenticeship?!"

In the main hall, Shen Zheng and Yu Shizhang spoke in unison, then picked up their teacups and drank to calm themselves.

Cui Jinyin's fingers unconsciously scratched the armrests of the brocade chair, and she felt even more uneasy.

Were they shocked because it was she who came to become their disciple?

Will she be rejected? What would the reason be?

Will Yu Nanshu find out later? If she finds out, how will Yu Nanshu laugh at her?

Countless thoughts swirled in her mind. As she thought about it, she felt very uncomfortable and wanted to escape.

"Indeed, I have accepted Lord Shen as my teacher." Xu Zhijie gave her a reassuring look and continued, "My Lord and Lord Shen are both understanding people. I will not hide anything when I speak. Actually... it was His Majesty's idea to have Jinyin accept Lord Shen as her teacher."

His Majesty, I'm sorry.

If they hadn't said so, they didn't know how long the argument would last today.

"Your Majesty?" Yu Shizhang was clearly unconvinced. "Minister Xu, please don't use Your Majesty as an excuse. If you, as her uncle, don't want her to be accepted, how can Jinyin become your disciple?"

In Yu Shizhang's eyes, Xu Zhijie was also a fox and would never do business at a loss.

Shen Zheng handed the right to speak to Yu Shizhang and just nodded in agreement.

Seeing that the two men looked difficult to fool, Xu Zhijie sighed lightly.

Well, since we have decided to be allies and hand over our niece to them, some things must be made clear.

"I would like Jinyin to sever her ties with the Cui family. Before we completely sever our ties, I hope Lord Shen will take Jinyin to live in Tong'an County as a master and disciple."

"......"

Shen Zheng was confused. "Master Xu, please wait a moment. Let me sort it out."

Not only does she want to become his disciple, but she also wants him to take the person away?

After a moment's thought, she tactfully said, "Lord Xu, you may not know that Tongan County was once very poor. Although it is developing now, it still cannot compare to the prosperity of Shangjing. If Jinyin were to go there... she might not be able to get used to it."

Before Xu Zhijie could say anything after hearing this, Cui Jinyin's eyes turned red first.

"You just don't want to take me as your apprentice..."

No matter how poor or wealthy, Yu Nanshu can go, so why can't Cui Jinyin go?

Shen Zheng hated to see little girls cry, so she quickly said, "Don't cry yet, let's talk it over. Anyway, the living conditions in Tongan County aren't as good as those in the capital, but... if you want to have fun, it's still fun, as long as you don't stick to the rules."

Yu Shizhang glared at him and whispered, "Do you really want to accept it? If not, why are you saying this?"

Shen Zheng shrugged helplessly.

The emperor has spoken, so does it matter whether she wants it or not?

What's more, the emperor is clearly trying to build connections for her.

The Minister of Personnel and the General Zhenyuan are the two big axes in the court. It will be beneficial to have them by your side.

Even if we take a step back, she and Cui Xiang have long been on opposite sides. Whether she accepts Cui Jinyin as her disciple or not, the result will be the same.

Cui Jinyin muttered, "If you don't want to accept me, I won't force you. But my uncle said I can't stay in Shangjing, so even if you don't accept me as your disciple, I will follow you to Tongan County!"

Xu Zhijie nodded secretly and gave her an encouraging look.

Just keep pestering!

Shen Zheng fell into deep thought, and Yu Shizhang spoke up, "Since it's your Majesty's wish, it's not impossible for Shen Zheng to accept a disciple... But if you two truly become master and disciple, it can't be just a formality."

What this means is that Shen Zheng must sincerely teach and take care of Cui Jinyin, and Cui Jinyin must also respect her teacher and not embarrass Shen Zheng in public.

But for these two...it seems to be a bit difficult.

Especially Shen Zheng.

She had never thought of accepting a disciple, let alone that this disciple would be the granddaughter of the Prime Minister, the niece of the Minister of Personnel and the General Zhenyuan.

As a master, she is currently confused about what duties she needs to fulfill.

But looking at Cui Jinyin's slightly moist eyes, she couldn't say no.

"How about this." As the two sides reached a stalemate, Yu Shizhang spoke again: "This is Jinyin's first time becoming a disciple, and Shen Zheng's first time accepting a disciple, so both sides are bound to be nervous. In that case, why not set a 'touchstone' for this master-disciple relationship first, to avoid any future disagreements between you two, which would put both me and Minister Xu in a difficult position."

Shen Zheng and Cui Jinyin looked at him together, waiting for his advice.

He just said, "The relief center opens tomorrow and we're in need of staff. I wonder if Jinyin doesn't mind the dirtiness?"

"A relief center?" Xu Zhijie frowned slightly and pushed Cui Jinyin back down. "When people can't even afford food and clothing, they lose all humanity. Jinyin is still young. If she goes to a relief center, I'm afraid she won't be able to cope..."

If the warehouse is solid, you will know etiquette; if you have enough food and clothing, you will know honor and disgrace.

He didn't blame the beggars and refugees for losing their humanity, he just didn't want Cui Jinyin to test human nature.

"Now that she's right under your nose, you're reluctant to let her go, so how can you let Jinyin go to Tongan County?" Yu Shizhang disagreed, "Jinyin can bring guards, and even you, her uncle, can go with her. Isn't that okay?"

Xu Zhijie was speechless after being asked this question, but Cui Jinyin rolled her eyes and stood up.

The long-lost sunlight poured into the hall, and the hairpins on her head refracted the light everywhere, making it dazzling.

She just said, "I can go by myself! I'm helping all my followers, and she will keep me safe!"

Shen Zheng narrowed her eyes, which were painful from the flash, and choked with speechlessness: "...You are not talking about Ah Wu, are you?"

Ah Wu has such small arms and legs, it’s good enough that he can protect himself when something happens, why does he have to protect her?

Cui Jinyin was stunned and said guiltily, "Then I'd better take two guards with me. But...what am I going to do at the soup kitchen? Give out porridge? Sweep the floor? Or wash their clothes?"

The more Xu Zhijie listened, the more his heart ached.

Washing clothes and cooking for beggars and refugees?

Even his uncle doesn’t get this kind of treatment!

Fortunately, Yu Shizhang spoke in time to save him from fainting.

"That's not necessary. Just help count the inventory and keep track of the books. These are things that will test your character, and impatience is the most important thing. It depends on whether you can concentrate on doing them. Within five days, as long as you don't give up and the relief center manager doesn't complain about you, then the apprenticeship ceremony will be carried out in earnest."

Cui Jinyin was afraid that they would go back on their word, so she agreed immediately and happily followed Xu Zhijie out of the Shen Mansion.

Although she had not given away the gift she brought as a disciple, she had already seen victory beckoning her.

After the uncle and nephew left, Yu Shizhang sipped his tea and gloated to himself, "I've given you five days to think about this. I have to go to the printing house. Luo Bizhi's demands are not low, so I need someone to watch over me at all times."

After a brief bustle, Shen Zheng was the only one left in the main hall.

Looking at the swaying branches outside the window, she began to ponder her feelings for Cui Jinyin.

To be honest, I don’t hate it.

But if you say you like...

hiss--

Shen Zheng was surprised to find that her feelings towards Cui Jinyin were quite complicated. Although she couldn't say that she liked her very much, she couldn't help teasing her.

That girl is like a cat. She won’t stick to you all the time, but she always likes to watch you from afar, follow behind you, and you can see her when you turn around.

But regarding this matter, I have to ask Nan Shu's opinion.