Capítulo 1164: Chapter 1162: Listen to Your Master
Regarding her own disreputable background, Wufu never thought about hiding it from this old man because it can only be concealed for a while, not for a lifeti. Sooner or later it would be exposed, and rather than cause any awkward incidents then, it was better to explain it now so both parties could maintain their dignity.
Anyway, it’s not as if she absolutely had to take him as a master.
Yet Old Mr. ng still accepted her, for reasons unknown, and regardless of his reasons, since he accepted, she wasn’t afraid to respond.
Old Mr. ng took a sip of tea and said, “So it seems, in the future you will acknowledge your ancestors and return to your family?”
Wufu said, “To be honest, Master, I personally have no such intention or interest, but my mother, she’s already on her way to Changan, and she’s already reunited with Wu Lihong.”
“How can people be without clan? A person without a clan is like rootless duckweed,” Old Mr. ng said. “However, once you acknowledge your ancestors and return to your clan, you and your mother can only enter the house as concubines!”
“That’s why I have no interest in it. As for the clan you ntioned, I’m just a young girl, and I don’t need to achieve anything or pass imperial exams. The clan has little to do with ,” Wufu said proudly, “Your apprentice here has land, property, and provisions, living an exceptionally free life. Why would I need a clan? If I want a clan, I’ll establish one myself. Every clan, after all, has a founding ancestor, right?”
Old Mr. ng laughed heartily, “You do have quite the big mouth.” He added, “Aren’t you afraid others will take advantage of you, an orphaned girl with no clan backing, and swallow up your assets?”
“That’s the fault of incompetence, As you just said, if soone plots against , I can only bla myself for not having the ability to protect it, not others,” Wufu shrugged, then changed the subject to flatter him, “Besides, don’t I have you as my master? Since we’re master and apprentice, surely you wouldn’t mind taking care of things a bit!”
“Who was it just monts ago, reluctant as if forced to the edge?” Old Mr. ng said with dissatisfaction.
Wufu lowered her eyes and softly said, “Just afraid of trouble.”
Old Mr. ng didn’t hear her clearly, and said, “Once soone has status and clan, things get easier to manage. Even when doing business outside, having this status makes people more at ease. Imagine if you preferred to do business with soone with clear background or soone without any discernible details? Of course, a clan has its advantages and disadvantages; it’s up to the individual to choose, no need to be too tight about it.”
“I thought the old gentleman would look down on a rude girl like !” Wufu sighed lightly.
Old Mr. ng said, “So co to visit the teacher more often. Even if I can’t teach you to carve, there’s always so hidden skills I can impart to you.”
“Thank you, Master!” Wufu chuckled.
The carriage slowly stopped at the ng Residence, and outside, Old Mr. ng’s servant Zhu Zhi announced that they had arrived ho.
Old Mr. ng then said to Wufu, “Although we’ve entered into a master-apprentice relationship, formal rites are still needed. Once a date is set, I will introduce you to a few people and formally announce it to everyone. In the anti, shouldn’t you make sothing worthwhile?”
“Please guide , Master.”
Old Mr. ng said, “I’ve given you my naplate, so carve a small seal for .” After a pause, he added, “Don’t use your shoulder injury as an excuse to refuse. Others might believe it, but I won’t. You’re being cunning, just trying to avoid responsibility!”
Wufu laughed and said, “I’ll follow Master’s instructions.”
“You may go now!” Old Mr. ng waved his hand.
Wufu bowed, and with Jadeite, got off the carriage and returned to her own carriage.
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