I am the stepmother of my son, and the little villain has changed into a little cotton-padded jacket

Zhao Sixian walked out of the house, and a smile immediately appeared on his face when he saw Xiao Ze: "Why are you here at this time? It's almost the New Year."

When Xiao Ze saw Zhao Sixian, he bowed to him respectfully and said, "Hello, Master. It is because the New Year is coming soon, so I came to wish you a happy new year. This is a snack made by my mother. I give it to you in the hope that you will be healthy and happy."

As he spoke, he handed the money in his hands to Zhao Sixian with both hands, his tone humble and polite.

Zhao Sixian was stunned at first, then his eyes showed great surprise. He didn't expect that Xiao Ze would make a special trip just to wish him a happy New Year.

He took the lunch box with a smile, and he looked very happy: "Okay, good boy, why did you make a special trip? Why don't you just bring it together when you come to the academy next year?"

Although Zhao Sixian said this, he couldn't hide the relief in his tone.

Xiao Ze also showed a faint smile on his face: "After the New Year, it is different from now. As long as the master is happy."

"Happy, really happy. I have accepted so many disciples, but only Aze's blessing is the most sincere. You are such a good kid." Zhao Sixian said with some emotion.

Most of the students he has accepted over the years are children from wealthy families, and few of them can calm down and listen carefully to his teachings. But Xiao Ze is different from them. Not only does he work hard in his studies, but now Zhao Sixian discovers that he also has a different kind of sincerity towards his teachers.

Although those rich kids would give him some precious gifts during festivals, he had never accepted them. It was only Xiao Ze's gift today that made him want to accept it for the first time.

The fact that Wen Shutang could make snacks by himself proved their intentions, and Zhao Sixian felt a little touched.

"Good boy, come in with me, I also have a gift for you." Zhao Sixian waved to Xiao Ze, then turned around and went back into the house.

Xiao Ze was stunned for a moment, then looked back at Wen Shutang. After getting his response, he turned around and followed Zhao Sixian into the room.

The others stood there waiting. Wen Shutang looked at the backs of the two men, not knowing what he was thinking.

Xiao Ze followed Zhao Sixian into the house and watched him take out a snow-white and transparent jade disk from the cabinet next to the desk.

Zhao Sixian walked up to Xiao Ze and placed the jade disk in his hand, his clear eyes filled with kindness.

"This is the jade disk that I carry with me. I will give it to you today. When you go to the capital someday, you can find the owner of the Zhao Mansion with this jade pendant. He will treat you as a guest of honor. Remember, you must keep this jade disk well. It will be of great use to you in the future."

Xiao Ze looked at this precious thing and subconsciously wanted to refuse: "Master, this is not appropriate, I don't want it."

But Zhao Sixian held his hand with a stern face and refused to let him refuse: "If you don't accept it, it means you don't like it. I won't give you anything in the future."

Xiao Ze pursed his lips and struggle flashed in his eyes. Seeing him like this, Zhao Sixian softened his voice again: "Good child, I know you have a pure character. It is because I know that you are pure that I gave this thing to you. I am old now, and I will be satisfied to have a successor like you in the future."

"Okay, accept it. If you don't, I will be really angry." Seeing that Xiao Ze was still hesitating, Zhao Sixian frowned again and looked like he was about to get angry.

Seeing this, Xiao Ze could no longer refuse. He bowed deeply to Zhao Sixian and then carefully put the jade disk into his arms: "Thank you for your appreciation, Master. I will definitely live up to your expectations."

"Good boy, let's go. Your mother and the others will be waiting anxiously soon." Seeing that he accepted it, Zhao Sixian's face was smiling again.

The two walked out of the house one after another. Wen Shutang seemed even happier when he saw Zhao Sixian.

"Let's stay in the academy for dinner today." Zhao Sixian said with a smile. He raised his hand to signal the servant to prepare the meal.

Wen Shutang took a step forward and refused, "Thank you for your kindness, sir, but we have something else to do, so we won't stay any longer. We'll visit you next time."

Hearing Wen Shutang say this, Zhao Sixian nodded with some regret: "Okay, then we'll have dinner together again next time we have a chance."

"Teacher, I'm leaving." Xiao Ze bowed deeply to Zhao Sixian, then turned around and followed Wen Shutang out of the academy.

Zhao Sixian looked at Xiao Ze's back, and he couldn't hide the relief in his eyes. It was worth it for him to open this academy to have such a student with both moral integrity and talent.

After getting on the carriage, Xiao Ze took out the snow-white jade disk from his arms and showed it to Wen Shutang: "Mother, this is what the teacher just gave me. I didn't want it, but the teacher was going to be angry when he saw it."

Wen Shutang took the jade bi and looked at it carefully, secretly surprised. The jade bi felt warm to the touch, was snow-white, and did not seem to have any impurities. It was worth at least a thousand taels of silver. Zhao Sixian actually gave Xiao Ze such a valuable thing.

She couldn't help but secretly sigh that these two old gentlemen were so generous, giving away gifts such as ginseng and jade.

His fingertips suddenly touched a dent on the jade disk. Wen Shutang turned the jade disk over and examined it carefully, and found a very small but delicate word "Zhao" on it.

She had an idea in her mind. Generally, such jade is an important token of love.

Wen Shutang returned the jade disk to Xiao Ze: "Since it was given to you by the Master, you must keep it well. This thing is valuable and you must not lose it."

Xiao Ze nodded and carefully took the jade disk into his arms: "Master said that the master of the Zhao Mansion in the capital recognized this jade disk. If I have the opportunity to meet the master of the Zhao family in the future, Master said that he would treat me as a guest of honor."

Wen Shutang was stunned when he heard this, and then a look of surprise appeared in his eyes. Although he knew that this jade disc might be a token of some kind, he was indeed a little surprised when he heard the words "Zhao Mansion in the Capital". It sounded like Zhao Sixian was of great importance.

She suddenly remembered that Xiao Yizhuo had mentioned before that Zhao Sixian seemed to have an official position in the capital. In this case, it was not surprising that Zhao Sixian had this thing.

The carriage slowly stopped not far from the downtown area. Xiao Yizhuo also heard what Xiao Ze said, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes. He had heard of the reputation of the Zhao Mansion in the capital. It was a century-old scholarly family. Zhao Sixian actually had the jade bi of the Zhao Mansion. It seemed that this old gentleman was not just a simple teacher.

"Then Aze, you must keep the jade disk well and don't lose it. You never know if you may need it in the future." Wen Shutang whispered.

Xiao Ze nodded seriously, and gripped the corner of his clothes more tightly.