Chapter 4 The Ancient Clothes
Seven days passed quickly. During these seven days, Lin Xi lived in a cave at night to accompany the fox mother, and was with the two little guys Qinglang Xueer during the day. On the seventh day, Lin Xi said goodbye to the fox mother early, and then headed towards the stream outside the Black Mountains.
After waiting by the stream for a while, Ning Wan arrived as scheduled. The two of them headed towards the thatched cottage east of Heishui City as usual. Although their birthdays were three days later, according to the etiquette system, there were still many things to prepare before the ceremony of crowning, so the teacher asked them to come to the thatched cottage three days in advance.
The two of them were still cleaned in front of the thatched cottage, as before, stopped ten steps away and bowed.
"Come in!" The old and majestic voice of the teacher came from the thatched cottage. Every time the two of them arrived, the teacher's first words were always the same.
Lin Xi and Ning Wan walked into the thatched cottage, and as soon as they entered the thatched cottage, they were slightly stunned. Because today's thatched cottage is a little different from the past. On the straw mat that was originally for the two of them to sit on, two sets of green long gowns are now placed.
The two looked at each other and looked at the curtain in confusion. The two sets of green gowns on the straw mat were obviously prepared for them. But both of them knew that green clothes were not something that anyone could use.
Because the Shang Dynasty used purple, gold, white and blue as the main colors. The purple and gold colors can only be used by the royal family and the Taifu, while white is only allowed to be used by the heads of major families and nobles with titles. The Da Shang title is different from official positions. As long as those with titles do not commit the evil sins, the title will accompany their lives. Unlike official positions, they will have nothing if they step down like official positions. The lowest Yin Qing Guanglu Dafu among civil servants is at least corresponding to the position of the assistant minister of the six ministries. The lowest auxiliary general among military officials must at least become a general in one state to be granted titles! Although there are many people who can use the blue color, they are not something that ordinary people can use, at least they can only use it by children of aristocratic families or those with official positions.
"Don't be confused. Since I accept you two as disciples, you are naturally qualified to wear this long blue gown."
The teacher's calm voice came from behind the curtains, and the curtains that had never been rolled up slowly at this time.
White ancient clothes, jade hairpin tied with hair, majestic face, vicissitudes of eyes, and insight into everything. At this moment, the teacher who had been with him for two years finally revealed his true face!
"Students meet with the teacher"
Lin Xi and Ning Wan fell to the ground excitedly. Although they had expected that the teacher would reveal their true identities in the past few days. But when they saw the teacher's white ancient costume, they were also shocked!
Is the teacher the head of a certain aristocratic family? Or is it a nobleman with a title? The two of them couldn't help but think at the same time that although they knew that the teacher had a good identity, they didn't expect that they would be such a big shot!
"You have always been wondering about your identity as a teacher? After holding a crown ceremony for you, your teacher will leave here. It's time to tell you the two of you." The teacher sat upright on the straw mat in white clothes, staring at the two disciples in front of him with unbiased eyes.
Lin Xi had already guessed that the teacher was about to leave a few days ago, so the two were not too surprised at this moment. Instead, they were waiting respectfully for the teacher's words.
Seeing that the two disciples were not confused, the teacher continued, "I was my teacher Zhang Moben. Before returning to the school, I was appointed as the Minister of Rites and was granted the title of Jin Qing Guanglu Dafu. I resigned from my post two years ago and lived here in seclusion. Now I have to return to the chapel again!"
As soon as Zhang Moben's identity appeared, the two of them were relieved of the green long gown beside them. Although they were born ordinary, since they became disciples of the Jin Qing Guanglu doctor, wearing a green long gown naturally conforms to the etiquette system.
"It turns out that the teacher is the Minister of Rites who suddenly resigned two years ago. Since the teacher resigned, why did he suddenly return to the imperial capital?"
Ning Wan asked, and everyone who has a little knowledge of Zhang Moben's name knew it. This former Minister of Rites was a famous scholar in the world. During his tenure, he became the first person under the Taifu. Because the Taifu generally did not directly participate in the government affairs, Zhang Moben was vaguely the leader of all civil officials. When Zhang Moben suddenly resigned, it also caused a considerable shock to the court and the country!
"You don't need to ask the reason, but now you have something to do for me." Zhang Moben did not answer Ning Wan's question, but said that if there is something to do, they would have to do it.
"Please give me instructions," the two answered in unison. At this moment, the two were also puzzled. The teacher was about to leave here, so what else should they do?
"This is the invitation of Li Zongdao, the lord of this city. He is now sensitive to his identity and is not suitable for going there. But Li Zongdao is also the confidant of the fourth prince and is not easy to ignore it, so he wants you two to go there on his behalf." Zhang Moben handed out a vermilion invitation as big as a palm and said vaguely. Lin Xi and Ning Wan didn't understand what the identity sensitivity in Zhang Moben's words meant, and this involved the fourth prince, which must be related to the court struggle. These things are not something that the two of them can contact at the moment.
"Disciple obeys the order" Ning Zhan responded respectfully. Although he didn't know why the teacher was unwilling to go there in person, this was an opportunity for the two of them. The city lord Li Zongdao was not only the Hei Shui City Lord, but also the fourth prince behind him. Such a person will definitely not only achieve the title of a city in the future!
"Disciple... I'm afraid I can't go! I hope the teacher will forgive me."
Lin Xi suddenly said unexpectedly that he seemed to have something unspeakable. At this time, Lin Xi was indeed very conflicted! Although he could get along with Ning Wan and Zhang Moben, from the bottom of his heart, he was still very afraid of communicating with others. He didn't know how to face his identity, especially when someone asked about his identity and family!
"Ning Wan, you'll wait outside for a while. I have something to say to Lin Xi."
Zhang Moben directly ordered, looking at Lin Xi with his eyes, as if he had expected everything.
Ning Wan picked up the green long gown on the draft mat and respectfully withdrew from the thatched cottage. He knew in his heart that this matter might be related to Lin Xi's family background, because Lin Xi was very reluctant to meet with a stranger, so Ning Wan also asked Lin Xi many times. However, Lin Xi never mentioned his family background.
"What is the secret to you? Let's talk to your teacher!" After Ning Wan withdrew from the thatched cottage, Zhang Moben spoke. Lin Xi still lowered her head and did not reply immediately. Zhang Moben also closed his eyes slightly and did not urge Lin Xi.
It was not until a long time later that Lin Xi raised her head with a struggle. However, although Lin Xi was struggling at this time, she no longer had her dull and honest expression. Instead, she was handsome and smart.
"The student has been abandoned since he was born. My adoptive mother is a demon fox..."
Lin Xi said in a low voice, and he decided to tell Zhang Moben about his life experience. Although this teacher is usually dull and rigorous, Lin Xi believes that the teacher is trustworthy. When Lin Xi mustered up the courage to tell others this secret that had been hidden for twenty years for the first time, his struggled look gradually faded away...
"So that's it! No wonder you have a faint demonic aura."
To Lin Xi's expectations, Zhang Moben did not show any surprise, but instead looked like this.
"Is there a demonic aura in me? The teacher has discovered it long ago?" At this time, Lin Xi asked in disbelief.
"I just discovered it two months ago. But the demonic aura on you is just contaminated, not carried by yourself. It seems that your mother has not taught you the method of demonic cultivation. She also asked you to learn the meaning of the scriptures. She is really good at it! This is probably something you have been unable to make decisions, right?"
Zhang Moben said Lin Xi in just a few words. He even saw Lin Xi's confusion all the time. At this time, Lin Xi finally understood why the fox mother never taught him the method of cultivation, because once she practiced the magic method, Lin Xi's body was filled with demonic energy, and it would be easy to be discovered by some powerful humans. That would completely ruin his possibility of returning to humans!
"The student deceived the teacher, and asked the teacher to punish him!"
Lin Xi lowered his head again, not daring to look directly at Zhang Moben's eyes. At this moment, he felt that he had concealed his identity and deceived Zhang Moben for two years, and had no face to face him!
"Deceive? Haha, what did you deceive me? What you look like now is your true face, right? If you talk about deceiving, you are just hiding your true talents!"
When Zhang Moben saw Lin Xi's dull expression, he didn't care about Lin Xi's concealment of his identity, but instead burst into laughter.
Lin Xi raised his head suddenly and his eyes flashed. Zhang Moben's words made him feel ecstatic. Zhang Moben had never asked about Lin Xi and Ning Wan's family background in two years, and had never talked about knowledge and nothing else. Since he had never asked at all, Lin Xi had never talked about his own life background. How could he deceive him?
"Teacher...the teacher doesn't mind the identity of the student?" Lin Xi asked excitedly after sweeping away the sorrow.
"Haha, the so-called "school" is not different. Don't say that you are just raised by a demon fox. Even if you are really a demon clan, as long as it is devoted to learning and has a simple and kind heart, I don't mind accepting it as a disciple!"
Zhang Moben was wearing a white robe and his body leaned forward slightly. This was the first time Lin Xi saw the teacher's movement, although it was just a slight movement. But Lin Xi felt that Zhang Moben's body instantly looked like a mountain, which was admirable!
"Your adoptive mother has done a good job in you. No matter what decision you make, don't let her down for raising her! Go, no one in this Hei Shui City can see that you are full of evil spirits."
Zhang Moben stared at Lin Xi with his vicissitudes and wisdom. The implication was that Lin Xi still wanted to go to the city lord's mansion. Lin Xi was calm at this time and had less burden. Hearing Zhang Moben's words, he thought of the little things about him and for a moment he seemed to have made a decision.
"Yes, the student will accept the order!"
Lin Xi stood up and bowed. This prayer was solemn and lasted longer than ever before. After a while, Lin Xi picked up the green shirt on the draft mat and walked out of the cottage. Ning Wan had already been waiting aside, and the two of them changed their clothes in a small wooden house next to the cottage.
The two men who put on a blue shirt changed their temperaments. They walked together, just like the young master of the aristocratic family. They tied their hair with their hair, their clothes were fluttering, and they were handsome! Especially Ning Wan was handsome and majestic. At this time, because Lin Xi was still difficult to change for a while, he looked dull and dull, so when they compared the two, there was still a big gap in their image.
The two bowed to the thatched cottage and headed towards Heishui City. As soon as they walked a few steps, Zhang Moben's voice suddenly sounded behind them.
"The people are standing in the world, but we only need to have a clear conscience. The great way is in the heart, and the small way is in the way!"
Zhang Moben was still sitting in the thatched cottage, as if he was reciting to himself, but the sound rang out on the hillside like spring thunder. In a vague way, the plants and trees on the hillside were shocked, as if this sound was the beginning of education and had the ability to enlighten the truth!
Chapter completed!