186 Meeting the master

The Butler who was leading the way thought to himself, you should be able to afford it now, right?

He didnt know who Sheng nanxuan was, but he heard from the host that there would be an important guest with the surname Sheng coming today. This important guest was very influential, and probably no one in the country could afford to offend him.

Im happy that youre so filial. Mother Ling said, dont waste the money on me. You can keep it and live your lives well. Thats right-

The master lives in such a good place. Isnt it expensive to hire him? her mother lowered her voice.

You dont have to worry about that. Gong mo said, working for father is our filial piety. Dont worry about us wasting money. We only dare to spend it if we can afford it. With me around, he wont dare to act like a fatty.

When Sheng nanxuan heard this, he raised his hand and bowed to her. Youre right, Madam,

Gong Mos face turned red and he glared at him. He smiled, stood up straight, and continued walking.

Mother Gong chuckled and whispered to Gong mo, Youve managed him well.

Gong mo blushed and didnt say a word.

Mother Yan and Sheng nanxuan did not say anything else. They soon arrived in front of a house. This house was also in an ancient style. It seemed to be made of wood with carved beams and painted pillars.

The Butler pushed the door open and gestured for Sheng nanxuan and the rest to enter.

Lets go, Sheng nanxuan said to Gong mo and reached out to help her.

The three of them walked in and saw that it was a living room, similar to the previous reception hall.

The three of them sat down on the chairs. The Butler asked someone to serve them tea and asked Gong mo, What would Madam like to drink?

Give me the flower tea. Gong mo said.

Alright, he said. yes, the Butler replied. He immediately pa.s.sed down the order and said to Sheng nanxuan, please wait a moment, Mr. Sheng. Ill go get master.

Im sorry to trouble you, Sheng nanxuan nodded.

The Butler left, and soon the servant came back with Three Cups of Tea.

Gong mo picked up the teacup, opened the lid, and saw a few roses in it. She lowered her head and took a sip boldly.

After waiting for a few minutes, heavy footsteps came from outside. An old man with a white beard, dressed in a Tang suit and holding a prayer bead, walked in.

The three of them felt that this was a master and immediately stood up.

The old man sized them up. Sheng nanxuan took a step forward and bowed. Master Tang.

Mr. Sheng? Master Tang asked.

Just call me nanxuan. Sheng nanxuan stood up straight.

Lets sit down and talk. Master Tang smiled.

The few of them sat down. Mother Gong and Gong mo were both a little nervous.

Master Tang was kind and didnt seem like a superst.i.tious person. Instead, he seemed like a respected venerable.

Sheng nanxuan laughed. I didnt expect you to live in such a good place. You must be an expert.

Master Tang touched his beard and laughed, Its just for the sake of peace and quiet.

As he spoke, his eyes swept across the faces of Sheng nanxuan, Gong mo, and mother Zhai in turn. He seemed to be deep in thought.

Sheng nanxuan guessed that he was looking at the three peoples faces. He lowered his head and took a sip of tea. He did not ask for the result. He turned to mother Zhai and said,Mom, can you take out dads birth characters?

Her mother immediately took out a folded red paper from her bag. Father Zhais birth characters were written on it. She had specially bought a piece of red paper two days ago, cut a small piece, and wrote it down with a pen. In her memory, these Masters used red paper to write.

Master Tang took a look and counted with his fingers. He then called the Butler, Hand over the Four Treasures of the Study.