Chapter 331 Parental Love

Su Zimu was seriously embarrassed.

The main reason is that I was too embarrassed to bring this up to Su Changan.

It’s not about the relationship with Su Changan, and it’s certainly not that Su Zimu is a pretentious person.

But Su Zimu is a traditional person. He can't be like his father who abides by the rules and dares to break them at the same time. He is even less likely to be like his fourth brother who is so unruly that he is not even a plaything.

Su Zimu had forgotten when he started to abide by the rules so much. It seemed that he started to be cautious in everything he did after following his father to the capital, and he could never change.

The main reason was that his father was by the side of the late emperor at the time, and he himself was in danger, with wolves and hungry tigers all around him, so he had to be careful.

Later he didn't need to be careful anymore, but his younger brothers had grown up, and as the older brother, he had to set a good example, so he became more cautious, abided by the rules, and didn't let his younger brothers cross the bottom line.

Although this made Su Zimu a little dull in character and a little clumsy in speech, he still had some brains. Although not as good as his second brother, at least he could survive in the officialdom, especially as the Minister of the Secretariat, without anyone catching him with any faults or other things. This was already really impressive.

And the current embarrassment.

To put it bluntly, he was embarrassed to let his daughter arrange things for him.

Because this is somewhat against the rules.

Besides, he couldn't bring himself to go to his daughter Su Zimu.

Even though his father scolded him like this at that moment, Su Zimu was still too embarrassed to speak and could only smile and shake his head.

Su Wenqing looked at Su Zimu like this and cursed, "You blockhead!"

Su Zimu was helpless, but he had to endure it.

Su Changan smiled and said, "I came here today to ask my father if he is willing to do this."

Upon hearing this, Su Zimu looked up at Su Changan.

Su Changan went on to say, "Father resigned from his post and stayed at home. I heard that he had a lot of free time. Besides, you already have some reputation in the literary world, so it is natural for you to do this. Especially in terms of book stickers and ancient books, you are recognized by Master Yao and others. So, inviting you for this matter is actually nothing. And I told Her Majesty yesterday. Her original words were, it's not a government matter, so just find someone if you want. Even if someone says something bad about you, let them find Su Zimu to compare your literary attainments."

When Su Zimu heard this, he looked at Su Changan and asked, "What if..."

Su Zimu hesitated for a moment before speaking, but looked at Su Changan and said, "I'm afraid I'll make you bear an unwarranted accusation."

He didn't consider himself, but only thought about the reputation of his adopted daughter. Perhaps this was Su Zimu's rather dull fatherly love.

Su Changan was helpless: "Father, it's okay. You have real skills, why should I bear the blame? Besides, you are not the one who has an overview of this matter. You are just editing and compiling what you are good at. Don't be afraid."

Su Zimu wanted to say something, but seeing the way Su Changan was looking at him, he nodded: "Okay!"

After saying the word "good", Su Zimu's whole spirit and energy suddenly lifted!

The main reason is that although it has only been a few days since I resigned from my official position, I have been busy for more than 20 years. Now I suddenly have free time, which I really can't adapt to. Even if I find something to do, I still feel empty inside.

Now

Although the work of editing a book may take half a year or even a year, or more likely to start later, at least there is a goal.

and!

This book is a rare and unique one, and any reader in the world would be willing to join in on it. Therefore, Su Zimu was extremely excited and even more grateful to the eldest girl.

Su Linhan looked at her father. Although she was happy for her father, she was more relieved.

Because in the past few days, not only has her mother, Qing Ning, Li Heng, Zhao Xin and others been troubled by her as a father, even she would be troubled if she didn't have to go to the Imperial College and stayed at home.

Su Wenqing looked at his eldest son like this, smiled, picked up the tea on the table, and said nothing more.

After all, he had already held the position of Minister of the Central Secretariat and was still in his prime, but for the sake of the Su family, he submitted his resignation.

Only officials know how much this eldest son has paid.

Although the reward is a hereditary dukedom, but.

He's just a duke. How can it be as satisfying as holding a position of great power?

but.

Su Wenqing glanced at Su Zimu and couldn't help but sigh.

Firstly, it’s for the Su family, and secondly, it’s for this daughter.

After all, although this boy never showed it, he missed the girl who passed away more than his daughter-in-law. And now he has an adopted daughter who is so lovable, how could he not cherish her?

Su Changan looked at Su Zimu and smiled, but didn't say anything more. This matter was almost over, and it would be a bit redundant to talk more.

After all, things have just begun, many things have not been finalized, and there is not much to talk about.

Su Wenqing also knew about this. Although he was looking at Su Changan, he still felt that this matter was handled so beautifully!

After all, if Your Majesty wants to take action against the Southern Clean Stream, the biggest barrier is the mouths of the scholars around them. But now that this matter has been announced, those scholars will have to think twice.

But he didn't think too much about it and glanced at Su Changan.

Seeing Su Linhan helping Su Changan cover himself with a blanket, Su Wenqing couldn't help but smile, then looked at Su Zifan and Hong Shiyi and asked, "How is Zhao Wuxiu?"

Hong Shiyi said, "Okay."

Su Zifan looked at his wife's simple answer, smiled, and looked at his father: "It's fine. We went to check it out before we came. They had a whole leg of lamb and several large Hu pancakes for one meal. They can eat more than I can."

Su Wenqing nodded when he heard it: "As long as he can eat, that old man is too important now. The whole west depends on him."

Zhao Wuxiu, who started as a small soldier on the border and climbed up step by step to his current position as the Grand Marshal of the entire West, can be said to be the person most admired by the soldiers of Daxia today.

After all, all those military achievements were earned by Zhao Wuxiu on the battlefield, and according to Zhao Wuxiu's own words, 'I have no skills, I don't know martial arts, and I can barely read books, but I, Zhao Wuxiu, want to pave a path for martial arts for poor guys like us who have no money and power! If you have the ability and ambition, just go for it!'

Only Meng Qin can compare with his prestige in the army. As for Wen Daozhi, Zhu Huang, Zong Ze, Li Xuance and others, they are nothing in front of Zhao Wuxiu. Even the Duke of Qi cannot compare to them!

The real pillar of support for the Great Xia’s western army!

Su Zifan heard this and said, "Dad, there will be some minor fights, but there will be no major war in the west unless there is a fight in the north. And Brother Zhu Huang sent a letter, revealing the flaws where they should be revealed, and he is eager for the Thirteenth Master to take action immediately. However, I don't know where Brother Zhu Huang got his confidence from, it seems that he has prepared powerful means."

Su Wenqing smiled and asked, "Looking forward to fighting?"

Su Zifan immediately said, "How can that be possible? But we hope not to fight, but the other side wants to fight."

After saying this, Su Zifan glanced at Hong Shiyi, then looked at his father and was about to speak.

Su Wenqing took the lead while drinking tea and said, "As for other military matters, or the news that Zhao Wuxiu asked you to bring back, tell him word for word when you see His Majesty tomorrow. Don't tell me here. There are some things that I can't hear alone."

Hearing this, Su Zifan and Hong Shiyi nodded.

Su Zifan said seriously, "I know the rules. And the first thing I did when I came to the capital today was to report to the Ministry of War. I'm afraid I'll be criticized."

Su Wenqing picked up the teacup and said, "Wu Xingba knew you were coming back, so he told me that he wanted you to come over to help train the imperial guards. Meng Wu, the kid from the Meng Qin family, is now in charge of the Cavalry Battalion, so he also wants you to help take a look. Please go there when you have time."

Su Wenqing said this not while looking at Su Zifan, but while looking at Hong Shiyi.

Red Eleven nodded: "Yeah."

Su Zifan didn't show any expression that he was looking for his wife instead of himself. He just smiled and looked a little proud.

After all, Su Zifan knew very well that his wife was much more capable than him.

but.

Looking at Su Changan, Su Zifan pursed his lips, obviously having something to say.

Seeing this, Su Wenqing laughed and scolded, "Besides wanting His Majesty to be the first to hear, can you still be restrained in front of your family? Are you following your elder brother's example?"

Su Zimu felt helpless.

Su Zifan chuckled, "It's mainly because of Marshal Zhao. I remembered that Marshal Zhao had heard that the queen had entered the sixth rank in one step. He didn't believe it at the time. Later, many people started talking about it, and he came to me to confirm it. After believing it, I heard that he didn't sleep for several days and nights, and said that comparison is the thief of anger!"

When Su Changan heard this, he looked at Su Zifan.

Hong Shiyi explained on the side: "Marshal Zhao is only at the second rank now, and he has been training for a lifetime, so he probably won't be able to go up in the future."

Su Zifan nodded: "Oh, how pitiful. So when I heard that you, Madam, had reached the sixth rank, how could I not be envious? Before leaving, you even asked us to see you and ask how you did it."

As he spoke, he looked at Su Changan with curiosity, and then asked mysteriously: "And, Madam..."

When he said this, Su Wenqing smiled and said, "Call her Big Girl! Now that there are no outsiders around, calling her Empress won't be strange, right?"

Su Zifan chuckled. He was also a very honest person. He said with a smile: "It's the first time we meet, and you call me big girl directly. I'm scared!"

But having said that, while speaking, he looked at Su Changan and said, "Also, big girl, tell Fourth Uncle what kind of martial arts you practiced. Sixth-grade, why can't I feel it? I am also a sixth-grade after all. Are our six-grades different?"

On the other hand, Hong Shiyi, although she knew more about martial arts than Su Zifan and the others, was also very curious. So when she heard her husband ask this question, she looked at Su Changan.

It’s just because there is really no human aura on Su Changan. If it weren’t for the vague sword intent, one really wouldn’t feel that he is a warrior and a swordsman.

Su Wenqing, Su Zimu and Su Linhan couldn't get a word in, so they didn't say anything and just looked at Su Changan.

Su Changan looked at Su Zifan and said, "Maybe it's because of my ninth rank?"

As he spoke, Su Changan slightly released his sword intent.

"?"

Both Su Zifan and Hong Shiyi's expressions changed suddenly.

Even Su Wenqing and others on the side felt something and were stunned for a moment.

Fortunately, Su Changan restrained himself immediately.

But even so, Su Zifan and Hong Shiyi clearly felt the surging and sharp sword intent just now!

Even though Su Wenqing and others did not know martial arts, they just felt as if Su Changan, who was sitting next to them, was a knife!

Su Zifan looked at Hong Shiyi, then at Su Changan, his lips slightly opened, as if he wanted to say something but stopped. Then his face showed disbelief, followed by shock, and finally he was completely confused.

The sword intent just now was indeed the genuine ninth-grade sword intent!

And it’s much stronger than Ruyu’s!

But wasn't he still a sixth rank two months ago?!

He saw it with his own eyes!

And it is said that he can directly enter the sixth level in one step!

I haven't seen you for two months, how come you're already at the ninth rank!

On the other side, Hong Shiyi naturally looked at Su Changan in shock. As far as she knew, wasn't it said that he knew no martial arts at all a few months ago?

How many months does it take to reach the ninth rank? !

After a while, Su Zifan recovered and pursed his lips and said, "If Marshal Zhao knew about this, he would probably not be able to sleep for several days!"

But after saying that, Su Zifan looked at Su Changan in disbelief: "How did you do that? I've been practicing so much that I'm almost dead. I'm only at the sixth level, and I can only reach the seventh level at best in this life. How come you suddenly reached the ninth level!"

On the other side, Su Wenqing and the others were looking at Su Changan in surprise, because they had no idea about this!

But don’t blame them.

Xia Fengxiang did not say anything about Su Changan's joining the ranks of ninth-grade masters, and no one dared to announce it to the outside world. Besides, apart from them, the only people present that day were the Huanglong Guards.

Huanglongwei kept his mouth shut and didn't say a word to anyone.

Naturally, no one knew about this.

As for Lian Qiao and Di Hui, they naturally didn't tell anyone about it.

After hearing this question, Su Changan thought for a while and then said, "So... He ran to the eighth rank, and then lost again and reached the ninth rank? I don't know, but he got there anyway."

Good answer!

This answer left everyone in the hall speechless, especially Su Zifan and Hong Shiyi, who didn't know what to say.

Su Zifan drank some tea to calm himself, then looked at Su Changan: "Why are you running? I want to run too."

Hong Shiyi heard this and kicked Su Zifan.

Although Su Linhan did not understand the affairs of martial artists, she knew what the ninth rank meant. After all, she had had many contacts with Lian Wei and understood it to some extent.

And my elder sister is actually already at the ninth rank.

but

Looking at Su Changan, Su Linhan frowned slightly: "A ninth-rank master would also have back pain?"

This question is actually asked innocently.

But when Su Changan heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and then answered seriously: "I have no choice."

Su Linhan blinked, not understanding!

Su Zifan and Hong Shiyi were also extremely curious as they listened.

Su Wenqing, on the other hand, thought of what His Majesty said, and couldn't help but look at the wounds on Su Changan's neck again. After hesitating for a moment, he asked, "I don't understand the affairs of you warriors, but. His Majesty said that these injuries of yours are caused by practicing martial arts. The martial arts you practiced are the kind that hurt yourself? And then in exchange for the improvement of martial arts, this way? If so, this old man wants to persuade you to stop practicing, okay?"

As soon as these words came out.

Everyone in the hall looked at the wound on Su Changan's neck, and they suddenly realized that it was caused by practicing martial arts. Otherwise, how could there be so many strange wounds?

But everyone frowned.

Practice techniques that hurt yourself to improve your skills

No wonder his skills improved so quickly!

Su Zifan looked at Su Changan's injuries and felt that this girl was so cruel to him!

When Su Changan heard this, he was stunned. He didn't expect Xia Fengxiang to say such a thing, but after thinking about it, it seemed like it could be considered as practicing martial arts.

Even though it's you who moves me but I don't.

but.

Su Changan looked at Su Wenqing and knew that the other party was concerned, so he said, "It's okay, it was just like this yesterday, and it will be fine after that."

However, despite this answer.

But looking at the looks people were giving him, Su Changan felt embarrassed, fearing that if he continued talking, he would reveal the secret!

After all, everyone here is smart!

And if you guess it, that would be embarrassing, after all, what kind of empress would be so vigorous in the middle of the night!

So Su Changan coughed and immediately changed the subject to look at Hong Shiyi: "Fourth Aunt, let Li Heng help you find suitable clothes and rouge. He has professionals in his shop."

Seeing Su Changan changing the subject, everyone didn't know what to say.

Su Zimu frowned, already believing it.

After all, I have reached the ninth rank now, so I have to pay a price!

And maybe, the back pain and poor health are due to these reasons.

Su Zimu was not the only one who thought this way. Su Linhan and Su Wenqing also thought the same way.

But since Su Changan changed the subject, what else could they say?

He could only look at Su Changan with a worried look on his face.

Su Wenqing, on the other hand, looked at Su Changan, and thought that His Majesty also knew about this, so it shouldn't be a big problem.

But looking at the wounds on Su Changan's neck, and the pain in the girl's waist every time she moved, Su Wenqing sighed and thought about talking to His Majesty about this matter another day. After all, this was not a solution!

But Su Wenqing also noticed that Su Changan was unwilling to talk more, and after hearing what Su Changan said, he immediately looked towards Hong Shiyi.

In fact, the old master was also very curious about Hong Shiyi's outfit!

Therefore, Su Wenqing looked at Hong Shiyi and asked, "I wanted to ask from the beginning, why is Hong Yatou dressed like this today? Is she dressed like this at the border?"

Hong Shiyi didn't expect that they would suddenly talk about herself, especially the way she was dressed. She was stunned for a moment and then became a little flustered, which was unusual for her.

On the other hand, Su Zifan had actually been unable to resist talking about this for a long time, and when he heard it mentioned, he immediately said, "Dad, Eleven is like this for Zhao Xin and Wan'er. Isn't it said that in the capital, parents should look after children? Eleven thought that if she dressed like a female general, outsiders would inevitably talk about Zhao Xin and Wan'er, so she dressed like this for herself. Isn't she beautiful!"

Hong Shiyi glared at Su Zifan with a slightly red face, then lowered his head, feeling a little embarrassed.

She had actually been holding back, after all, she had never dressed like this before.

But for the sake of my own children, there is nothing wrong with that.

Hearing Su Zifan's words, Su Wenqing laughed: "She is very pretty, our Red Girl. If anyone dares to say she is not pretty, I, Su Wenqing, will be the first to disagree!"

(End of this chapter)