As the saying goes, people are in high spirits when happy events happen, and this is true at all. Seeing the garden full of guests who came to congratulate her, Aunt Liu was so happy that her eyes widened with smiles, and her voice when greeting the guests was also louder than usual.
It's much louder. It's not easy. In terms of appearance, although Aunt Liu is beautiful, she is only in the upper middle class among the concubines in Prince Xiang's palace. She is a concubine of Pinglu and Liu Tietao.
It's pretty passable, but it can't be compared with Princess Liu Yuan and Liu Xiao's status as the only daughter. Even compared with other aunts who are all from famous families, they don't have the slightest advantage. However, Neng Mu
Aunt Liu was already satisfied with her noble status - she didn't see the three princes in the family celebrating their birthdays, and Prince Xiang didn't even have a banquet with guests, but only celebrated Xiao Xuan's birthday. Aunt Liu was so excited when she thought of this honor.
No, of course, she was excited. As soon as she saw Xiao Wei, the most favored prince in the palace, arriving, Aunt Liu did not dare to show any slightest care. She hurriedly left the guests she was greeting and walked with small steps.
As he walked towards her, he greeted her from afar: "Xiaowei, here you go, come and sit in the house. It's "chaotic" here. The house should be quieter. I'll have my aunt chat with you later."
"Xiao Wei has seen Aunt Liu. You can go ahead and don't say hello. Xiao Wei, just go and sit in the side hall." Xiao Wei had a headache for Xiao Xuan, but he had a headache for Aunt Liu's nature.
The generous young mother was quite fond of her. When she saw Aunt Liu coming to greet her in person, she quickly gave Lin Yao a hand and greeted Aunt Liu politely.
"How can that be done? Alas, your sister was still here before, but now she has gone to nowhere. It's really out of place. My brother is here. It's better for her to run away without a trace. Come on, let's go to the main hall with my aunt.
." Aunt Liu said half-truthfully to Xiao Xuan, stepped aside and signaled Xiao Wei to enter the main hall.
The main hall was full of family members of the most powerful and powerful families in the capital who came to congratulate them. What they liked most was to make random comments about the young masters of various families. Xiao Wei was too lazy to deal with this noisy group of women.
He was willing to bear the punishment, so he chuckled, changed the subject and said, "Auntie, are my eldest brother and sister-in-law here?" [
"Come here, come here, hey, I was still in the yard before, but now I don't know where I went. Why don't I send someone to shout?" Aunt Liu knew Xiao Wei's character and was afraid of this.
Something bad happened to this guy in front of a group of powerful family members. Seeing that Xiao Wei didn't want to go to the main hall, he didn't force himself and replied with a smile. After greeting several maids waiting, he asked
These maids were asked to find Xiao Feng and his wife, and their words unabashedly revealed their indifference to Xiao Feng, the eldest son of the concubine.
"No, Auntie, just go and be busy. Xiaowei has no control over things, so just go and look for yourself. You're busy." Although Xiao Wei didn't like Auntie Liu's disdain for her brother, she also understood that the bastard was really nothing in the eyes of everyone in the palace.
Due to his status, he couldn't say much, so he smiled slightly and said something indifferently.
"Then... that's fine, Aunt Liu won't accompany you anymore. Xiao Wei will have to drink a few more cups when we have the banquet later." There are many guests at this time, and as the host, Aunt Liu can't be left out.
The guests, seeing that Xiao Wei insisted on looking for it themselves, stopped being polite, gave a few instructions, and led a group of maids to get busy... Ting Yuxuan occupies a large area, although it is smaller than
It is not as spacious as Xiao Wei's residence, but it is also a four-in-one garden with a back garden. It is full of carved beams and painted buildings, and the pavilions, pools and pavilions are scattered in an orderly manner, which is quite spectacular. Moreover, because Xiao Xuan loves flowers, the yard is full of flowers.
The golden chrysanthemums are bright and the maple leaves are like fire. They are so beautiful that walking there gives people a feeling of being in a fairyland. However, Lin Yao, who was wandering around in the back garden with Xiao Wei, couldn't help but appreciate the beautiful scenery, and her embroidered eyebrows were furrowed.
Tightly, as if he was worried.
"Yao Yao, what's wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable?" Xiao Wei was attentive, and seeing that the beauty beside him was a little out of sorts, he hurriedly stopped and asked with concern.
"No, it's okay." Lin Yao shook her head slightly, looked at Xiao Wei's face again, and then hesitantly asked: "Xiao Wei, the fight that the little princess mentioned earlier..."
"Haha, is Yaoyao just worried about this? It's not a big deal. That person is just a stepping stone for my rise, so I need to worry more." Although Xiao Wei attaches great importance to his appointment with Li Zhendong.
, also knew that there was something fishy behind this battle, but he didn't want Lin Yao to worry about it, so he answered very proudly.
"Well said!" As soon as Xiao Wei finished speaking, a cheer rang out from the side, and immediately, a young man and woman came out from the corridor.
"Brother, sister-in-law, it turns out you are here. It will be easy for me to find you." As soon as Xiao Wei saw the person coming, he rushed forward and called out affectionately. The person who came was Mr. Xiao Feng, the eldest son of the palace.
woman".
"Third brother, what's the problem with finding a brother? Could it be that he was punished by his father again?" Xiao Feng is an elegant man, indifferent by nature, taciturn by nature, and basically lives in seclusion in this palace.
In this state, he not only ignored the outside affairs, but also rarely participated in the affairs of the palace. However, he always loved Xiao Wei, his naughty younger brother. In the past, whenever Xiao Wei was punished by Prince Xiang for something,
On this occasion, Xiao Feng often came forward to soften Xiao Wei's cheeks. At this time, hearing that Xiao Wei was asking for something for him, he couldn't help but laugh and teased Xiao Wei.
"No way, look what big brother said." Xiao Wei scratched his head and laughed sheepishly.
Xiao Feng smiled and said nothing more. He turned to his wife Ye Rong and said softly: "Rong'er, my husband has something to talk to Xiao Wei. Can Rong'er accompany Miss Lin Yao for a while?"
Xiao Feng's wife Ye Rong is the second daughter of Ye Kailuo, the minister of the Ministry of Industry. Although she is just average-looking, her temperament is excellent and she is generous. When she heard what Xiao Feng said, she didn't say much, just slightly.
With a blessing, he walked to Lin Yao, held Lin Yao's hand, and said with a smile: "Sister, these men don't say anything clearly, they always like to play mysterious, ignore them, and follow my sister.
Would you like to take a walk?"
Lin Yao has been in Prince Xiang's Mansion for three years, but she has spent most of her time in the Xiaoxiang Pavilion. There are very few opportunities to interact with Xiao Wei on matters related to the Prince's Mansion, and most of the people in the Mansion only know their names.
, but I haven’t seen him in person, especially Ye Rong, the reclusive young lady of the palace, who has never seen her in person. Now that I heard her talking funny, my first impression was very good, so I smiled.
He nodded and walked along the corridor with Ye Rong, laughing and joking.
"Brother, I..." Xiao Wei opened his mouth to explain, but suddenly found that some things seemed to be beyond explanation, and for a while he didn't know where to start.
"Xiao Wei, there is no need to say too much. Big brother just wants to ask you, can you win?" Xiao Feng raised his hand to stop Xiao Wei's words and asked lightly.
Can he win? Xiao Wei has been asking himself this question these past two days. Yes, in the past three years, Xiao Wei has devoted himself wholeheartedly to practicing martial arts, especially in martial arts.
A huge amount of time, and a level of hard work that he had never experienced in his entire life. He could barely be considered successful in learning, but Xiao Wei actually had no clue as to what level his martial arts had reached. Not only that, but with
People have almost zero experience in formal fighting. Under such circumstances, it is impossible to talk about winning. Besides, since Li Zhendong is known as the "Jiangnan Show", he will not be a mediocre player. If he wants to fight
And how difficult it is to win!
"It's hard to say." Xiao Wei could boast arrogantly in front of others, but facing his elder brother who always loved him, Xiao Wei didn't have the leisurely and leisurely performance, but answered honestly.
Xiao Feng has watched Xiao Wei grow up since he was a child, and he is well aware of Xiao Wei's fearless personality. When he heard what Xiao Wei said, he was stunned for a moment, and then he laughed happily and stretched out his hand.
He patted Xiao Wei on the shoulder and said with emotion: "Xiao Wei has grown up. Although some things are difficult, as long as you are a man, you have to face them bravely. Big brother supports you."
"Thank you, brother." Xiao Wei does not lack the courage to fight. In fact, in order to achieve the goal of laying a foundation, Xiao Wei also needs an opportunity to become famous. This is because he knows that Li Zhendong's appointment has a deeper meaning.
The reason why he still agreed was that what Xiao Wei needed at this time was not verbal support. However, Xiao Wei was quite touched by his elder brother's statement, so he sincerely thanked him.[
"Silly boy, you are so polite to elder brother." Xiao Feng patted Xiao Wei lovingly, scolded him with a smile, and then said solemnly: "Elder brother has heard people talk about this Li Zhendong, well, it is said that he has
I have studied under Mr. Sword for many years, and I have mastered the willow sword with the wind in my hand. I am known as the 'One of the Best Shows in the South of the Yangtze River'. If you want to compete with him, you still have a slight chance of winning against the enemy with bare hands, so you can do it with excitement."
"Mr. Sword?" Xiao Wei was stunned when he heard his elder brother speak so cautiously - the Dayin Dynasty had always practiced martial arts and used force to establish a country. Although it has been nearly five hundred years since the founding of the country, the martial arts style has not diminished.
In recent years, heroes have emerged in large numbers, and the ten strongest among them are regarded as the top ten grandmasters. Xiao Wei's parents and his teacher, Mr. Shu Xuecheng, are among them. As for Mr. Jian, he is ranked third among the ten grandmasters.
, only under Xiang Wang Xiao Rui and the mysterious killer master Wei Wuzi, he was superb in martial arts and extremely protective of others. Although Xiao Wei didn't care much about these things in the past, under the guidance of a great master like Mr. Shu
, I still know a little bit about it. When I heard Xiao Feng talk about Li Zhendong’s origin, I couldn’t help but feel a little heavy in my heart.
Xiao Feng saw that Xiao Wei had not said a word for a long time, so he smiled slightly and said: "What, is Xiao Wei scared?"
If anyone else asked Xiao Wei what he said, he would only get a blank look, but when these words came from Xiao Feng's mouth, Xiao Wei did not hide his thoughts, shook his head slightly and said: "There's no use in being afraid.
War ears!”
Xiao Feng smiled and nodded and said: "That's good. As far as I know, eldest brother, Li Zhendong has a sword in his hand, which can reach the third level. If it is a sword, it can be up to the fourth level. Xiaowei needs to grasp this carefully."
Although Xiao Wei didn't care much about those miscellaneous things in the past, he was still clear about the division of martial arts in the Dayin Dynasty - the imperial examinations in the Dayin Dynasty were divided into civil and military subjects, and they were divided into provincial examinations, provincial examinations, and general examinations. Generally speaking,
Martial arts are divided into nine ranks. Generally speaking, martial arts scholars are in the ninth to seventh ranks, martial arts examinations are in the seventh to fifth ranks, and those who can become martial arts scholars are at least the fifth rank or above. In the early years, these martial arts were divided
It is evaluated by the government, and those who are not Chinese martial arts scholars or above are not allowed to call themselves. However, since the "Rebellion" of Taiping, the court system has declined, and the evaluation of martial arts is no longer what it used to be, and it is no longer as strict and sacred as it used to be.
However, the classification of the ninth level of martial arts has still been passed down. Li Zhendong can reach the third level, which is a rare master. If he participates in martial arts, getting a Jinshi is just like a joke. This makes Xiao Wei feel even more heavy.
How much better - Xiao Wei didn't know what rank his martial arts ranked in. In the past, when Mr. Shu was around, Xiao Wei had jokingly asked him several times, but he never got Mr. Shu's comment.
According to Xiao Wei's own opinion, his martial arts is only around the fifth level at most. He is probably only one level worse than Li Zhendong who has a sword in his hand. It is not easy to win in battle, but in front of him.
In front of Xiao Feng, Xiao Wei didn't want to show weakness, so he nodded with a smile and said: "Don't worry, brother, I know what to do."
"That's good. It's getting late, and it's almost time for the dinner. I'm afraid it won't be good to keep my little sister waiting for so long. Let's go." Xiao Feng had already said what he should say, and at this moment Xiao Wei expressed his anger.
I didn't want to talk about it any more, so I said it with a smile.
Xiao Wei was full of himself, but he didn't want Xiao Xuan to wait too long. He laughed and walked side by side to the front yard with Xiao Feng...