The fourth brother is the boss

It's actually him?

It seemed that Emperor Jingxuan was really wary of them. He was even more worried about letting them go to southern Xinjiang alone than going to the border to collect medicine.

Also, it was she and King Liang who went to the border, and Wei Ting issued a military order to kill Helian Ye. At that time, Emperor Jingxuan did not feel that such an arrangement could pose any threat.

Who would have thought that she was recruiting troops at the border, Wei Ting also went into battle to kill the enemy and made military exploits, and even Qin Canglan, who was sent to act as a facade, resumed his position as marshal with the approval of King Liang.

Emperor Jingxuan began to feel restless.

"Go secretly or openly?" Su Xiaoxiao asked.

Wei Ting said: "I am neither sneaky nor public, and have nothing to do with the imperial court. I only go to southern Xinjiang in the name of traveling."

Southern Xinjiang does not have many restrictions on outsiders. When you arrive at the border, go to the Yamen to pay a deposit, fill out a few official documents, and press your fingerprint to enter the customs.

Su Xiaoxiao asked: "When will we set off?"

Wei Ting said: "Tomorrow morning."

Su Xiaoxiao asked strangely: "In such a hurry?"

Wei Ting said calmly: "The man in Jinluan Palace is afraid of long nights and dreams, and wants to know the whereabouts of my father as soon as possible."

Su Xiaoxiao took another mouthful of white fungus soup: "I don't know what his intentions are."

Wei Ting paused and said, "After you finish eating, you go to bed first, and I'll go see my father and great-aunt."

He has met the old Marquis and Su Yuan today, but Su Cheng, Mrs. Su and Mrs. Tao have not yet met.

In fact, things happened suddenly, so it was understandable not to go. Her father, aunt, and grandmother would not blame Wei Ting, but Wei Ting insisted on going. In a certain way, it also represented the importance he attached to her family.

"I can't sleep anymore, I'll go with you." It just so happened that she also had something to ask Su Xuan.

The two of them went to the Protector's Mansion.

Su Ergou fell asleep, and Su Cheng was still practicing martial arts.

In the past, Su Cheng had no idea in the countryside. After coming to the capital, especially after his daughter got married, Su Cheng felt the burden on his shoulders.

He wanted to carry up the Protector's Palace and no longer let his father and daughter suffer.

"father."

Wei Ting and Su Xiaoxiao walked over.

Su Cheng put away the red tassel gun and looked at the two of them in surprise: "Why are you here in the middle of the night?"

Su Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "Come and see dad."

Su Cheng said in a reproachful tone: "Come tomorrow morning, it's so late and I'm still awake, and my son-in-law is still injured!"

Saying this, I couldn't hide my joy at seeing my daughter and son-in-law.

Wei Ting said warmly: "I'm fine. We are here to bid farewell to dad tonight."

Su Cheng's face froze: "Are you leaving again?"

Wei Ting told the story of Southern Xinjiang and his party.

Su Cheng had heard his colleagues mention the morning meeting during the day. He guessed that they would go to southern Xinjiang, but he didn't expect it to be so soon.

"This..." He had a thousand words in his mind, but suddenly he couldn't utter a single word.

"Dad, I'll get it." Wei Ting took the heavy red tassel gun over for him and put it on the weapons shelf nearby.

The three of them sat down around the stone table.

Su Cheng said nothing.

Su Xiaoxiao gently pulled his sleeve: "Dad."

Su Cheng said sadly: "It's all dad's fault. If he had been more diligent earlier...if he didn't waste his martial arts...maybe it could be put to some use now..."

Su Xiaoxiao said softly: "Dad, it's not easy for you to raise me and Ergou so big. Besides, you haven't neglected your martial arts. You often practice martial arts secretly in the woods behind our house, breaking big rocks on your chest.

I know how to split bricks with bare hands."

Su Cheng choked.

Ah, so embarrassing.

For Su Xiaoxiao, her father is the best father in the world. Even after his hand was crippled, he did not give up his martial arts. Without a master, he relied on stealing the master by hammering here and there. He only became serious after coming to the capital.

Bajingdi learned martial arts from his grandfather and uncle.

To be able to achieve what we have now is already amazing.

The two of them chatted with Su Cheng for a while.

Su Cheng was so worried about her that Su Xiaoxiao decided to tell him about her pregnancy when she came back to prevent him from worrying even more.

The two went to see Su Ergou who was sleeping soundly, and Wei Ting left a letter.

Then the two went to the Zhenbei Hou Mansion.

Mrs. Su rested, Su Yuan, Tao and several cousins ​​also went to bed. The old Marquis called Wei Ting to the study, while Su Xiaoxiao went to Su Xuan's yard.

"Fourth cousin, are you asleep?"

"Come in."

Su Xuan said.

Su Xiaoxiao pushed the door open and Su Xuan lit the oil lamp.

Su Xiaoxiao looked at his neatly dressed clothes and couldn't help but ask: "Are you not sleeping?"

Sitting in the room in the dark, what is your hobby?

The two sat down at the table.

Su Xuan poured a glass of warm water for Su Xiaoxiao: "It's so late, do you have anything to do with me?"

Su Xiaoxiao took it and took a sip: "Nan Xinjiang came to Da Zhou to propose marriage. He wants to marry a princess of Da Zhou. Have you heard about this?"

Su Xuan said: "I heard a few words from dad during dinner."

Su Xiaoxiao looked at him deeply: "How do you think it was such a coincidence that the storyteller got it right?"

Su Xuan smiled quietly: "Yes, what a coincidence."

Su Xiaoxiao couldn't see any flaws. Also, trying to find flaws in the spy leader's face was like looking for water in a frying pan.

Su Xiaoxiao gave up the idea of ​​testing him and said bluntly: "I'm going to southern Xinjiang. I want to ask my fourth cousin a favor before I leave."

"you say."

"Keep someone safe for me."

"who?"

"Princess Hui'an."

Su Xuan poured himself a glass of warm water, took a sip, and said, "I'm just a scholar. How can I protect a princess from the royal family? I'm afraid I can't even defeat a guard around him."

Su Xiaoxiao looked at him and said, "Fourth cousin, do you just want to agree or not?"

Su Xuanfeng said lightly: "What if I don't agree?"

Su Xiaoxiao said loudly to the door: "Uncle! Fourth cousin, can't you escape!"

Su Xuan covered her mouth with his backhand, closed his eyes, and said: "Stop shouting, I just promise."

Su Xiaoxiao took his hand off and smiled: "We can't let her lose a hair."

Su Xuan helplessly raised his forehead: "I know."

Su Xiaoxiao walked out of Su Xuan's yard boldly.

Suddenly, a careless voice came from above: "If you want to find someone to protect your friend, why don't you find me?"

Su Xiaoxiao raised her eyes and looked up, and saw Su Li lying on a tree branch, with her hands folded behind her head, her legs crossed, and a piece of dogtail grass in her mouth.

This guy, it turns out, has been eavesdropping. The distance from here to the yard is quite long. He has a good ear.

Su Xiaoxiao smiled faintly: "Are you great?"

Su Li hummed: "Among the brothers in the family, except for the eldest brother, I have the best martial arts skills! It's not good for you to choose anyone but the fourth brother. He doesn't know martial arts at all!"

But that guy is rich and can spend money to hire experts.

Thinking of this, Su Li felt a little resentful.

Su Xiaoxiao wondered: "Why doesn't fourth cousin practice martial arts?"

Su Li said: "He couldn't practice martial arts. When he was five years old, he had a serious illness. He had a high fever for three days and three nights. When he woke up, his bones were broken. He could no longer practice martial arts. Even if he could barely learn some moves, he could not practice them.

He didn't exert any inner strength. In order to treat him, the family visited famous doctors and sent him to live with his maternal grandfather in the south for several years, but they could only barely save his life."

Su Xiaoxiao thought thoughtfully: "That's it."

Su Li turned sideways and looked at Su Xiaoxiao with her head propped up on one hand: "Now you understand why my fourth brother is so focused on studying. He can only pursue a career as a civil servant."
To be continued...