Chapter 133 Meeting
Flags fluttered and crowds thronged the drill ground.
Today is the final national examination for martial arts. Passing the national examination will qualify one for official appointment. All the talented young men have gathered here, eager to show their skills and win fame and fortune.
This was their seventh day in Xianyang. Because they were wary of another possible transmigrator, Yi Xiaochuan did not immediately go to the Imperial Preceptor's residence. To be precise, the residences of the upper-class nobles were not places he could approach at will.
Anxious Yi Xiaochuan was pulled by Liu Ji to watch Fan Kuai and the other two take their martial arts exam. He also wanted to take this opportunity to change his mood, so he came along and stood in the crowd watching the exam proceed.
Noticing the spirited demeanor of the people on both sides, Yi Xiaochuan couldn't help but exclaim, "The people of Xianyang are truly different! They all look rosy-cheeked and full of energy!"
At that moment, the sound of gongs and drums rang out, and a valiant and extraordinary man strode into the center of the training ground. His imposing figure and domineering presence seemed capable of changing the very fabric of the sky. Upon seeing him, the surrounding examinees cast respectful glances, and the previously noisy field instantly quieted down.
Upon seeing that familiar face, Yi Xiaochuan felt as if struck by lightning, and his discomposure was noticed by Liu Ji, who was standing beside him.
"Brother Yi, what's wrong?"
Yi Xiaochuan's lips trembled slightly as he looked at the people on the field and asked suspiciously, "Who is that?"
Before Liu Ji could answer, a friendly middle-aged woman looked over and asked, "You're not from Xianyang, are you? You don't even recognize Commandant Xiang?"
"Commander Xiang?" Yi Xiaochuan's heart sank.
Liu Ji, with his superior social skills, seized the opportunity to climb the social ladder: "We are indeed not from Xianyang. May I ask who this Commandant is?"
The old man on the other side couldn't help but show off his knowledge as a local: "This Commandant Xiang is Xiang Yu, the son of the current Grand Commandant. Don't underestimate him because of his youth. He is born with super strength and is proficient in martial arts. He can be said to be a promising young man who does not live up to his father's name at all."
After that, Yi Xiaochuan couldn't hear anything else they said; everyone was staring at Xiang Yu. When the exam was almost over, Yi Xiaochuan turned to Liu Ji and said, "Brother Liu, I have to take my leave."
"Go ahead." Liu Ji didn't say much, watching his impatient departure, he seemed to be deep in thought. Did Yi Xiaochuan have a connection with Xiang Yu?
Having waited outside the training ground a little earlier, Yi Xiaochuan rushed directly in front of Xiang Yu as the exam ended and he saw Xiang Yu walking towards him.
"Brother Yu!"
"Who goes there! Halt!"
The guards following behind Xiang Yu stepped forward and drew their blades.
"Step back." Upon seeing the newcomer, Xiang Yu waved away the guards, and with his usual hearty smile, walked over. "Brother Yi, when did you arrive in Xianyang?"
Looking at Xiang Yu, who seemed completely unaffected, Yi Xiaochuan smiled bitterly, "You really are the Xiang Yu of Xianyang."
Xiang Yu raised an eyebrow. "I never lied."
Yi Xiaochuan wanted to refute, but recalling the beginning, it was entirely his own wild speculation; Xiang Yu neither objected nor agreed. He couldn't help but laugh at himself; all the invisible arrogance and confidence he possessed as a transmigrator vanished completely at this moment, and he understood everything.
"So, every time we find a six-nation alliance, their disappearance is because of you, because of Commander Xiang, right?"
Xiang Yu smiled, finally understanding.
"Brother Yi, this isn't the place to chat. Why don't you come with me and we can talk somewhere else?"
Seeing Xiang Yu change the subject, Yi Xiaochuan became even more certain of his guess. He sighed and did not object: "Okay."
After getting into the carriage with Xiang Yu, the two were in the same small, enclosed space. Yi Xiaochuan didn't know what to say and remained silent until the carriage stopped.
"Captain, we've arrived."
"Brother Yi, please."
Xiang Yu gestured for Yi Xiaochuan to disembark first, and he did not refuse. Stepping down from the carriage, Yi Xiaochuan looked up at the ornately decorated mansion before him, then turned to Xiang Yu in shock: "The Imperial Preceptor's Residence?"
Xiang Yu lightly leaped down from the carriage. "That's right, Brother Yi, the Imperial Advisor has been asking the Black Ice Guard to look for you for a long time."
Upon hearing this, Yi Xiaochuan couldn't help but feel a lump in his throat. Sure enough, in this world, only Brother Gao still cared about him.
Ignoring the exact relationship between Xiang Yu and Gao Yao, Yi Xiaochuan followed closely behind him and went inside.
Seeing his practiced manner and the servants' friendly attitude towards him, Yi Xiaochuan couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy. Xiang Yu and Brother Gao had a pretty good relationship.
"Father, Uncle, I've brought Brother Yi back."
Xiang Yu spoke loudly, leading Yi Xiaochuan into the house.
Yi Xiaochuan glanced at the two people sitting at the table, then looked past the muscular man next to him, and looked at the familiar handsome face in the main seat. He couldn't help but sigh, "No wonder he's Brother Gao. He's doing well no matter where he is."
Then, with tears welling up in her eyes, she rushed over and hugged him tightly… but under Gao Yao's threatening gaze, she reluctantly withdrew her hands, saying, “Brother Gao, I’ve finally found you.”
"Looking for me?" Gao Yao raised an eyebrow. "Didn't you go to curry favor with someone powerful?"
Feeling guilty, Yi Xiaochuan subconsciously glanced at Xiang Yu. Why was Brother Gao saying everything in front of outsiders? He tried to explain evasively, "It was an accident, all an accident. I just happened to be in Pei County and happened to run into so-and-so..."
"That was indeed an unexpectedly perfect coincidence," Xiang Shaolong couldn't help but complain.
Yi Xiaochuan then turned to look at him, and asked hesitantly, "Who are you?"
Xiang Shaolong smiled and looked at him teasingly: "I thought you could have guessed it, fellow villager?"
Yi Xiaochuan was startled. He looked at Xiang Shaolong, then at Gao Yao for help. After receiving a nod from Gao Yao, he couldn't help but look at Xiang Yu again, "Then Brother Yu..."
Xiang Shaolong raised an eyebrow. He might not be able to scare Gao Yao, but he could certainly scare Yi Xiaochuan. He immediately said, "This is my son, Xiang Yu, who was born with superhuman strength!"
Xiang Yu felt awkward. What was wrong with his father? Why did he always introduce him like this? It was so immodest.
"Xiang Yu! Your son?!"
As Xiang Shaolong expected, Yi Xiaochuan immediately exploded, staring at him in disbelief.
"Yes." Xiang Shaolong laughed heartily, extremely satisfied with Yi Xiaochuan's performance.
Xiang Yu glanced at him helplessly, wondering what was so strange about him being his father's son. Yi Xiaochuan was surprised that his father was deliberately teasing him, not wanting it to turn into a monkey show. Xiang Yu said, "Father, Uncle, I still have matters to attend to regarding the martial arts test, so I'll take my leave now."
"Go."
Watching Xiang Yu leave, Yi Xiaochuan was still a little dazed. Xiang Shaolong pressed, "Is it that hard to accept? Old Gao was much more accepting back then, not surprised at all."
When Gaoyao was mentioned, Yi Xiaochuan finally came to his senses, but upon hearing Xiang Shaolong's address, he couldn't help but frown.
"Wait a minute, you're Xiang Yu's father, which means Xiang Yu calls Brother Gao 'uncle'?! And I call Xiang Yu 'Brother Yu,' isn't that a difference in generation?"
Gao Yao curled the corners of his mouth and said, "It's okay. We can call each other what we call each other. You can call him brother, and he can call me uncle. It's not a big problem."
Xiang Shaolong chimed in from the side, "That's right, if you call me uncle, I'll accept it."
Yi Xiaochuan was speechless. "But I won't accept it!"
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