Dabao was learning martial arts with his maternal grandfather, Prince Pingnan, in Beijing. Ding Youtian and Jian Ning both knew about it. They thought Dabao had found another master, Huo Jin, but that was not the case.
Ma Fuquan and Huo Jincheng both taught Dabao when they had free time. After Huo Jincheng adopted Sanniang's son, because Huo Junyi was willing to learn and not afraid of hardship, although he started late, Huo Jincheng was still willing to teach him, so Dabao learned a few moves from him.
Ma Fuquan also taught Dabao grappling techniques. Of his five sons, except for Ma Xiaomai, the others were either not cut out for martial arts or had no interest. Like Ding Youtian, Ma Xiaomi believed that solving problems with his brain was far easier than with his hands, and so he was unwilling to put in the effort.
Ma Xiaodou was interested in learning martial arts, but he had no patience. Asking him to do a horse stance or squat for a quarter of an hour without moving would be fatal, so he gave up on his own.
Like Ma Xiaomi, Ma Xiaolu is a person who can read books. Although he has not been sent to school to receive enlightenment education, he has learned a lot of words from Ma Xiaomi and Dabao, and usually likes to chase after them.
Ma Xiaobing is Ma Xiaodou's follower. He is still too young to tell what his specific interests are. Ma Xiaomi teaches him and Xiaolu how to read and he learns very seriously. Occasionally, Tian is too busy to look after him, so Ma Fuquan has to take him to Wuyi Camp.
Every time he was in Wuyi Camp, he would be interested in seeing the soldiers practicing marching and turning left and right according to Ma Fuquan's instruction. He would practice by himself for more than half an hour and learn it quite well.
At this time, he saw Jian Ning and Dabao and Da Niu competing. He put one hand in front and the other behind, shouting "one, two, one, one, two, one", and raised his legs to walk towards Jian Ning and the others in unison.
"Oh, what kind of treasure did you find?" Tian put Chuntian down and was about to grab him, but Ma Fu pointed his hand at her and said, "Ma Tian, how dare you say my son is a treasure?"
Tian straightened his back and said, "Comrade Lao Ma! I told you!"
As she was about to catch Ma Xiaobing, Ma Fuquan shouted, "Turn around!" Ma Xiaobing immediately turned around and saw Tian rushing towards him. He chuckled and ran away with his short legs.
Tian was afraid that he would fall if he ran too fast, so she instinctively wanted to catch up with him.
"Don't be afraid, little brother, Third Brother is here to help you!" Seeing this, Ma Xiaodou ran to grab Tian's clothes, and Ma Xiaolu went to chase Ma Xiaobing. Several kids ran around the yard. Jian Ning was afraid of hurting them, so he had to jump out and stop the competition.
The Ma brothers were like thousands of troops. With them around, Jian Ning felt that the entire backyard of the yamen could be cheered up, and the sounds of their laughter could be heard everywhere.
Qinglian was particularly fond of the Ma brothers, and Jian Ning discovered that she actually enjoyed being around people. Like Yue'e, she was extremely measured and rarely appeared around Ding Youtian. She was usually diligent and lively, and since the Tian family would be staying for two days before returning home, she was busy helping Tian clean the guest room and put things away, but she didn't say much. Tian observed her for a while and then pulled Jian Ning aside.
"I think Miss Qinglian is good, not worse than Sister Yue'e. Let her go to the capital with me. I'm afraid Sister Yue'e won't be able to stay for long."
Jian Ning remembered that Yue'e and her brother had been waiting for Ah Man to grow up and would leave in two years at most. But why would Qinglian go to the capital? She shook her head and said in a low voice, "That won't work. If Yue'e leaves, there are many capable women in the capital, so there's no need to worry about finding help. I have to keep Qinglian by my side. Brother Tong and Ding Yang are training in the mountains, and Brother Tong is still single."
Xu Dali wanted to bring Tong Bajin and Qing Lian together, so he revealed this idea to Ding Youtian, who naturally told Jian Ning.
"Oh, all right then." After understanding this, Tian sighed again and pulled Jian Ning aside, saying, "Yue'e is also very beautiful. I originally thought she was willing to stay at the winery because she was attracted to Ah Man's father, but it seems that neither of them has any such feelings for each other. Oh, by the way, there's one more thing."
She pulled Jian Ning into the room and said, "I heard from Doctor Xiao Yang that the Emperor originally wanted to arrange a marriage for A'man's father, and it was with an unmarried young lady, but he refused. I thought he really was thinking about Sister Yue'e and wanted to help them break that promise. I asked Old Ma to ask A'man's father, but he also refused it outright!"
"You're going to be a mother-in-law in a year or so. Aren't you going to have enough to worry about with your own children?" Jian Ning smiled at her. "If you're not tired, come help me cook. We haven't cooked together for a few years. Sometimes I really miss those carefree days in Dingxian Village when we talked, laughed, and cooked together with you and Sister Chang."
"Who says I'm not? I think about it often too. Come on, come on, I didn't come here on foot. Just riding in a carriage would tire me to death. I'm not that delicate."
With Tian helping to prepare dinner and it was still early, Jian Ning didn't ask Qinglian and the two mothers from the palace to help. She just asked them to help look after the kids. Ma Fuquan and Ding Youtian went to the yamen in the front yard. Jian Ning was worried that Dabao and Ma Xiaomi wouldn't be able to control the little ones and that they might get hurt.
Tian was the first person who showed kindness to Jian Ning after she traveled through time. After not seeing her for a few years, she felt like she had endless things to say to her.
"Mom, aunt." The big girl changed into home clothes and came over. Although she lived with Princess Pingnan in the palace, she often went to her own small house to help Tian make fire and brew wine when she had free time. She had followed Yuan Hou since she was a child and followed Jian Ning to do things, so she couldn't sit still.
She rolled up her sleeves and was about to help pick the vegetables. Jian Ning smiled and said, "No need for you. Your aunt and I haven't spoken to each other for a long time. Go find your aunt. I'll have a good chat with you tonight."
After the big girl agreed to go, Tian looked at Jian Ning, seeming to be hesitant to speak.
"Stop making trouble and just tell me whatever you want to say." Jane Ning clapped her legs.
"This girl is still young, I don't know whether I should say it or not."
"Go on, I'm listening. There's nothing we can't talk about between us sisters."
"Then I'll tell you, it's you who told me to say it, so don't blame me if I'm wrong." Tian looked around and saw that no one was approaching. She moved closer to Jian Ning and whispered, "I think the eldest girl and the boy from Sanniang's family have some feelings for each other."
Jian Ning said "Oh", and the scene of Dajun being burned flashed in her mind. She felt a little sad. She thought about it and said, "I used to think Dajun was a good kid. He would not be bad if he were with Huo Jincheng. But love requires two people to have each other in their hearts. Only then can they live a happy life."
"That's exactly what you said." Tian and Ma Fuquan were now in love. She didn't know these things before, she only knew that marrying a man would provide her with food and clothing. "That child is good. Even after what happened, his temperament hasn't changed. He always has a smile on his face when he meets people. I was worried that you would offend his father and that he would oppose their relationship in the future. Now I'm relieved."
"They are still young now. If they really fall in love with each other in the future, I won't object."
As Jian Ning finished speaking, Dabao came over. He bowed respectfully to Jian Ning and Tian Shi, and said, "Mother, Daddy wants to take my uncle up the mountain, and asked me to ask if you want to go with us."
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