After the New Year, Shao Xun turned thirty. This fact caused a subtle change in his mentality.
It’s outrageous to say that I was twenty-nine years old a few days ago. I didn’t think anything was wrong at the time. Now that I know I am already in my early thirties, I suddenly feel a sense of urgency, so much so that I can’t fall asleep after the rooster crows - etc.
Wait, where did the rooster crow come from?
Shao Xun sat up speechlessly.
Liang Palace is still desolate. There are no walls, but there is a gatehouse. There is no door on the gatehouse. Outside the empty gatehouse is the army stationed outside, and chickens and ducks are raised nearby...
"Would you like to sleep a little longer?" A pair of jade arms wrapped around his waist.
Shao Xun lay back, covered him tightly with the quilt, and held Pei Lingyan's soft body in his arms.
"In the past, when you were in the army, you were always being fierce and strict, and you stayed up all night. Aren't you at peace with yourself? Why have you been so anxious these past two days?" The woman asked, lightly tapping his frowning eyebrows.
Shao Xun relaxed his brows and said, "It's just a temporary feeling."
The woman looked into his eyes, as if searching for the source of his anxiety.
Xu Shi searched for a long time but couldn't find it, so he adjusted his posture, snuggled tightly into his arms, and said: "Sometimes things in the world seem to be unsolvable, but in a daze, they fall into place. In fact, there is no need to be in such a hurry. You
Are you impatient? Isn't Liu Cong even more impatient? Your achievements are already great, even the nobles have to kneel down and worship you, so what's the worry?"
"Liu Cong..." Shao Xun pondered for a moment and said.
"Liu Cong has been frightened by you." Pei Lingyan breathed into his ear and said softly: "There are only two things he has done in the past two or three years. He wants to avoid your sharp edge, but he is not willing to see it.
You have gained momentum. If you hesitate like this, your position is obviously messed up. If you give him one or two heavy blows, you may not be able to hold on. The world will be yours sooner or later. Or is it not Liu Cong you are worried about? "
Shao Xun's hands tightened subconsciously.
"I'm a loser too." Pei Lingyan said softly.
Shao Xun hummed.
To this day, how could the biggest enemy be the Huns?
After the ownership of Hebei was decided, it was no longer the case.
The biggest enemies come from within. They are very close to him, very close, so close that there is no distance.
Hua Nu is really a very smart woman.
"Doing some things requires prestige." Pei Lingyan said: "I am a woman, you are the only one I can rely on, and I only think about you. Our children also rely on you."
Shao Xun completely relaxed. He grabbed his butt several times with his hands, patted it lightly, and said, "You can sleep a little longer. I'll get up and practice martial arts."
"I won't sleep anymore." Pei Lingyan also sat up and said, "I want to take a shower."
There are still dried lumps between the legs from last night, which is a bit uncomfortable and the smell is a bit strong.
After Shao Xun came outside, the cool air refreshed his mind.
After practicing martial arts for a while, I felt refreshed.
At this time, it was still dark, so Shao Xun walked to the side hall where his mother-in-law lived.
As soon as he entered the courtyard, he saw Fu Bao, wearing a Huasheng on his head, squatting in the corner.
"Fu Bao, what are you doing?" Shao Xun looked amused and asked.
"I'm a flower and I can't speak." Fu Bao said seriously.
The Huasheng on her head was cut into a flower shape, looking from a distance, it looked like a blooming peony.
"Come here, let me give you a hug." Shao Xun stretched out his hand and said.
"I am a flower." Fu Bao insisted.
Shao Xun shook his head and laughed, saying: "Here comes the vegetable soup."
Fu Bao sniffed and looked a little moved, as if he didn't want to continue being a flower.
"Here comes the vegetable soup." Mother Liu said with a smile while holding the dinner plate.
The maidservants followed nervously, neither trying to persuade nor not.
The old man just likes to cook by himself, especially when his son is at home.
Father Shao Xiu came out of the room, looked at his son whom he rarely saw a few times throughout the year, and said, "Is there something hidden in your heart?"
Shao Xun smiled and said: "As the ancients said, 'You stand up at thirty', it's time to do something."
Shao Xiu was silent for a while and said, "Come in and talk."
The father and son then sat at a high table.
Mother brought the vegetable soup and complained: "There was no war last year, and I didn't stay home for a few days throughout the year. I relied on Wenjun to accompany me. I went home two years ago, but I was drunk most of the time. I really don't know what happened to you Xiaolian. Lifted."
Shao Xun was a little embarrassed.
In this world, the only people in the world who can scold him so mercilessly are probably his parents.
As power grows, there are fewer and fewer people who can speak out.
He has become accustomed to telling lies without sincerity, drawing pie-in-the-sky pie, and guessing other people's thoughts.
But in the eyes of his parents, he is just a "little bug", no matter you become Liang Gong or Liang Wang.
"Didn't you scold Shi Le before? You said he didn't follow the morning and evening orders. In my opinion, you went further than Shi Le." Mrs. Liu continued to scold.
Fu Bao slipped in quietly and climbed up Shao Xun's thigh.
Shao Xun put down the bowls and chopsticks, hugged his daughter to prevent her from moving, and said, "Auntie, have you read the letter?"
"My mother is illiterate, how can I read the call to action? I didn't hear it from Wenjun." Mrs. Liu said, "Wenjun comes twice a day. Not to mention the filial piety and integrity, it is enough for scholars."
Shao Xun laughed when he heard this.
Fu Bao also laughed, not knowing what he was feeling silly about.
This little kid stayed with his grandparents every day and sometimes stayed overnight, which made them very happy.
In addition, Yu Wenjun may not be too sensitive in politics, but he has nothing to say about taking care of his aunt. He is a traditional good wife and mother.
"Every time there is a war, you steal other people's wives. Have you become stupid after too many wars? I heard that Zhang Fang likes to eat human flesh, and Gou Xi got thousands of women for himself. What do you think?" Ms. Liu came over. , picked up the talisman, and pushed the bowl in front of Shao Xun.
"Are you warriors all this virtuous?" Mrs. Liu pushed Shao Xiu again and asked.
Shao Xiu was also dumbfounded.
When it comes to reprimanding my son, why is it only about him?
"Auntie, I've heard a lot in the past few years." Shao Xun took the bowl and ate happily.
Shao Xiu finished eating before him, picked up the tea bowl, rinsed his mouth, and then sat there.
"After you snatch it back, treat them well." Ms. Liu said, "You are thirty years old——"
When Mrs. Liu said this, she sighed and said no more.
My son is thirty years old and has built a huge territory.
She was not very sure about her son's current status. She only knew that the famous daughter Wang from Langya in Xuzhou often came to accompany her.
But to be honest, among the women whose sons she has, Yu Wenjun is her favorite.
Wenjun's heart is full of bugs, he loves the house and the underworld, and he is also very kind to them.
Sometimes she couldn't sit still, tending some fruits. Wenjun saw her and often came over to help.
Mrs. Pei also has a son in her eyes, but she doesn't know how to do these things.
The Sheep Queen was very polite and polite in her words. She gave them a lot of precious medicinal materials to replenish their health and invited famous doctors to treat them. But after all, she was still like a noble lady and was not very close to them.
Ms. Liu knew that they had no bad intentions and even wanted to please the old couple. However, their backgrounds were so different after all that it was still a bit awkward.
Liu Ye, who just gave birth to a daughter two years ago, is a straightforward person, which suits the Liu family very well.
Mrs. Liu also felt pity for her. The good doctor Shi Le was snatched back home by Xiao Chong, a murderer with a thousand swords, and she was forced to become a concubine.
I don’t know what kind of spell was cast on me, so I am now focused on following Xiao Chong. With a big belly, I help them make salty glutinous rice while asking about Xiao Chong’s past.
What a sin! In fact, they are all good women, and the worst ones are bugs.
"I won't rob him anymore." Shao Xun finished eating the vegetable soup, rinsed his mouth, and said: "Auntie, after all, I am the Duke of Liang, with tens of thousands of troops in my hand. No one will disobey an order. You -
—”
Mrs. Liu rolled her eyes at him and said: "When you become Liang Gong, you have to keep a straight face all day long, pretending to be dignified? When you were a child, my mother-in-law told you the story of Hen Gao meeting Liu Taigong."
Shao Xun was speechless.
All Liu Bang's stories are widely circulated around Xuzhou.
In fact, this is not bad.
Liu Bang never engaged in any red tape with his father. Taigong Liu was a farmer. He was old and was not very accustomed to these things. The two parties still got along with each other in the old father-son relationship. He even named him the Supreme Emperor because his father would not salute him.
In order to make his father happy, he moved all his old neighbors here so that his father could see the lively scene in his hometown instead of the deserted palace.
This is a humane emperor. Perhaps only the founding emperor can laugh and curse like this. The emperor who defends the throne cannot learn from it.
His parents didn't seem to take him seriously either - it was heartbreaking.
My father has fought in the war and seen the world. He has been in the army for most of his life and has a deep understanding of power. After all, the army itself is the most hierarchical place. Therefore, his attitude towards himself has actually changed slightly.
Because he understands.
His mother didn't quite understand, but she was still used to scolding him. She might not be able to adapt to the wealthy life, just like Taigong Liu, who liked to grow vegetables in the imperial garden...
It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. Shao Xun doesn't want to quarrel with others all day long. After being scolded by his mother for a few times, he actually feels better, which is amazing.
After the mother talked for a while, she took her somewhat impatient granddaughter out to get some air.
Only then did Shao Xiu come to life, cleared his throat, and asked, "Are you going to fight again?"
"Yeah." Shao Xun nodded.
"Who else can make you worry now?" Shao Xiu asked.
He had participated in the Battle of Ping Wu and was no stranger to fighting in battle formations.
When Shao Xun was in charge of Liang County, he once took away all the capable soldiers. Shao's father asked people to find armor, swords and guns, and almost went into battle to guard the rear.
In his opinion, as long as his son doesn't mess around, it won't be a problem to eliminate the enemies one by one.
What is he worried about?
"It's just a little thing." Shao Xun said with a smile: "I always feel that the enemy is inside but not outside."
Shao Xiu fell silent when he heard this.
After a long time, he said: "Did you know that your uncle became the team leader very early?"
"Oh? I don't know how early it is?" Shao Xun asked with interest.
"It was very early." Shao Xiu said: "Probably in his early twenties, I can't remember clearly. He was also a skilled archer and horseman back then. Who in the country has never heard of his name? He became the leader of the team early, and then
——Until you send someone back to pick him up, he is still the team leader. He is not as lucky as you and did not catch up with the troubled times. But it is hard to say, what about the team leader and the building owner? When they lined up to fight, thousands of arrows were fired.
It’s gone in the blink of an eye.”
Shao Xun didn't know what to say.
"So -" Shao Xiu looked at him and said seriously: "Do you know how much kindness you have in letting Wu Ren be promoted? When you used to live in Liang County, you often went to Wu Ren's house to sit there. What about now?
How many years have you not been there?”
Shao Xun was silent.
"Listen to their thoughts." Shao Xiu stood up and said, "The more you listen, the less worried you will be."
A carriage drove up outside the side hall.
With the support of the maid, Yu Wenjun walked down slowly. When he saw Shao Xun, his eyes lit up and he said: "Husband."
Shao Xun walked over, took her hand, and said, "I'm pregnant for more than seven months. Let's have a good rest at home."
"Come to see my aunt." Hearing Shao Xun's concerned words, Yu Wenjun narrowed his eyes happily and said, "On the road just now, the child turned over and scared me."
Shao Xun deliberately leaned over and listened to see if there was any movement. Yu Wenjun was so ashamed that he raised his hand and hit him.
Shao Xun laughed.
Staying with your family not only makes you feel cheerful, but also cures the warrior's disease caused by the long war.
"Don't come again tomorrow. I can't afford to make a mistake." Shao Xun took Yu Wenjun's hand and said, "When I return from the expedition, I can see my son."
"When will your husband go to war?" Yu Wenjun was a little unhappy.
"It's past the first lunar month," Shao Xun said.
Yu Wenjun said oh.
"You just raise the baby at home. My son has to inherit such a big empire," Shao Xun said again.
Yu Wenjun raised his head and looked at his husband, feeling much better.
Shao Xun raised his head and looked at the sky filled with leaden gray clouds.
He remembered Hua Nu's words, prestige is needed, the more the better.
Family is just a stop for him when he is tired. He can enjoy it comfortably but cannot indulge in it.
It was time to go out and do some activities this year, so he turned his head and looked north.
Chapter completed!