Chapter 1368 The Empress has a wife who loves her dearly
"What I heard was that it flew through the air with a whooshing sound! Then it crashed down with a bang! And that's how that area ended up like that!"
"What 'whoosh whoosh whoosh' and 'clang clang clang' sounds? That's called sword energy and fist energy! Didn't you hear those seniors mention it?"
"Anyway, it's incredible, it's so loud."
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Inside the small courtyard of Yuan Ruxi's home, two scholars of vastly different ages sat in the quiet moonlight, watching the children arguing and making noise in the courtyard.
The Imperial Advisor, Su Wenqing, watched his grandson gesturing exaggeratedly and then saw his granddaughter glaring at him with disdain. He smiled and said, "That's what His Majesty means. What do you think, Ruxi?"
Yuan Ruxi smiled gently. Having just woken up, he was already past the initial shock. His eyes were clear, though his hair was half white and his eyes were full of vicissitudes: "Grand Tutor, let me continue teaching at the Imperial Academy. I am far from being a good official and cannot learn it. I am also incapable of helping the people and saving the world."
Su Wenqing smiled. He naturally knew what kind of person Yuan Ruxi was. He was here today for two reasons: first, to express his gratitude, as his granddaughter had received a great favor that the entire Su family owed; and second, to convey His Majesty's decree.
Although Yuan Ruxi's face was still somewhat pale, his health had improved considerably. Over the past night, Grandmasters of the Limitless Realm had continuously sent Qi into his body to clear his blocked meridians. In addition, Su Wan'er and Mr. Shui Jing massaged his legs and feet every day, and his health was much better than he had imagined.
Yuan Ruxi looked at Su Wan'er, who had lost all her martial arts skills, but he knew what was going on with her. He knew some things were a bit sentimental, but he still had to make things clear to the Grand Tutor: "That child, I've delayed her. If she had taken that old ancestor as her master, now..."
But before she could finish speaking, Su Wenqing reached out and took Yuan Ruxi's hand, gently patting the back of her hand: "What you taught her will benefit her for life. No one in the Su family will forget it, and everyone in the Su family will bow to you first when they see you. So, don't underestimate yourself anymore. Besides, this girl doesn't know how proud she is of you as her master. Many senior figures in the martial arts world secretly come to me, all thinking about her, but she looks down on them all, saying that with you as her master, no one can compare."
Yuan Ruxi looked at Su Wan'er, who was chasing and beating Su Zhaoxin, and said, "I have to make her pay respects to that ancestor. I'm a cripple now, and I can't even hold a sword with my right hand. She's the right age now, so I can't delay her."
Su Wenqing didn't reply. As Wan'er's grandfather, he wouldn't make the decision for her in this matter. But looking at Yuan Ruxi, Su Wenqing said, "This child secretly wrote a notebook. In it, she wrote down the order of the sects that would ask for swords for you in the future, as well as the people she would ask for swords."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Ruxi couldn't help but smile: "In the end, you're still too serious."
Su Wenqing laughed and said, "According to Your Highness's wishes, do whatever you want and don't worry about it. In your Jianghu terms, it's about living life to the fullest. If we stop this child, it will only affect her so-called inner demon scheme. They also say that if someone has talent but a weak and helpless mind, and is protected by others, it's like God has given them a big pot of rice, but they just chew on it dry and don't know how to find their own side dishes. They're all show and no substance."
Yuan Ruxi said, "That is indeed the case. However, is Grand Tutor and Empress Dowager in good health? Although you did not tell me, I am not stupid. I can guess a thing or two from what these children say."
Su Wenqing waved his hand and said with a smile, "It's nothing."
After saying that, he looked at Yuan Ruxi's eyes, which were even more weathered than his own, and smiled, "We don't need to worry. I was also shocked when I first heard about it, but His Majesty knew that this matter could not be kept secret, and my eldest daughter-in-law was pregnant, so he specially sent someone to report that everything was fine."
As she spoke, Su Wenqing didn't hide anything: "We're all family, so let's not be formal. I heard that Her Majesty planned to come out to see you, but he stopped her. Today's commotion was too big, and the atmosphere was too intense. People outside are even more excited than these little brats are saying, so she couldn't come out and ended up getting injured. This is the same reason why you want to go to the palace to express your gratitude."
Yuan Ruxi nodded: "It's me."
But before he could even open his mouth, Yuan Ruxi shook his head with a wry smile: "I was being too pretentious. The more I talked, the more I appeared like a pedantic scholar. I hope the Grand Tutor will forgive me."
Su Wenqing spoke up: "I'm just an old scholar who's no longer a scholar, yet I still lament the passing of time. What's wrong with you, the famous 'Scholar of Books and Swords,' making a few sentimental remarks? Besides, if anyone dares to call you a pedantic scholar, Wan'er will be the first to grab her sword and charge at you. So, feel free to be sentimental and express your feelings!"
Yuan Ruxi smiled and said, "I am not surprised to hear these words from the Grand Master, but hearing them from you really makes me not know how to respond."
Su Wenqing chuckled: "Isn't that what we said? We're family, no need for formalities."
Yuan Ruxi smiled gently. In fact, she knew that the old Grand Tutor had come today for three reasons, besides the two reasons mentioned above. The third reason was probably to comfort her.
The scholar, whose temples were streaked with black and white, tried to stand up, but after two attempts, he shook his head.
Su Wenqing did not step forward to help, but only looked at Yuan Ruxi.
Su Wan'er saw this and was about to come over, but Su Qingning stopped her.
After another wry smile, the scholar looked at Su Wenqing and patted his belly: "Grand Tutor, I certainly have my grievances and frustrations, but there's no need for you to try to comfort me."
Su Wenqing said, "I know you're not the type to swallow insults, so I didn't say a single word of comforting words."
Yuan Ruxi burst out laughing: "I'm always thinking about what to do in the future. I haven't read a book in a long time, and now the students are about to take the special imperial examination. I'm worried about whether I can help them. This matter is more worrying than the past. In addition, how to persuade this girl to take that teacher is also giving me a headache."
Su Wenqing laughed heartily: "You only look at the front and not the back. It's no wonder that you, Yuan Ruxi, have become so famous. My brother Wu Qinhu has praised you more than once. But as for this girl, you should go to the Empress. This brat is obedient to us, but she's stubborn. All of us in the Su family are the same, stubborn as donkeys. But she listens to the eldest daughter very well."
Yuan Ruxi smiled bitterly again, but before she could speak, someone climbed over the wall and ran straight towards them.
It was only when it suddenly appeared and revealed its true form that everyone could see it clearly.
Yu Taohua smelled slightly of alcohol. After looking at Su Wenqing for a moment, she immediately clasped her hands in greeting: "Oh, isn't this the Grand Tutor? I'd like to pay my respects to you."
Su Wenqing quickly stopped him: "No, Sword Saint, please don't do this."
Yu Taohua immediately straightened her face: "Just call me Xiao Tao."
Seeing that Yu Taohua was slightly tipsy, Su Wenqing chuckled and said nothing more.
Su Qingning looked at the Sword Saint and sighed deeply. Her past illusions had been shattered.
Why!
"Grand Tutor, I have some things to attend to!" Yu Taohua said to Su Wenqing, then looked at Yuan Ruxi and said, "Let's go! Let's go practice swordsmanship, let's go to the red-light district to practice swordsmanship, and your brother will show you a good time."
Yuan Ruxi said, "How can I practice swordsmanship looking like this? Besides, if I go to the red-light district, my sister-in-law will know what I'm like."
Yu Taohua immediately said, "It's precisely because of your appearance that I came to find you to practice swordsmanship. Otherwise, why would I come to find you? I just came to play with you on purpose. Besides, I don't trust your sister-in-law. She can't control me when I go to the red-light district. At home, I'm the boss! I'll show you a set of swords later. You can learn from me. If you can't learn it, you can crawl back by yourself."
Su Wenqing smiled and said nothing, just watching Yu Taohua grab Yuan Ruxi.
Without any hesitation, they took their people and left.
That figure was so graceful, it was incredible!
Mr. Shui Jing stood there, looking at Su Wan'er who seemed a little lost: "What are you standing there for? Go tell your aunt."
After saying that, he bowed to Su Wenqing.
Before he could speak, Su Wenqing laughed and said, "No need to pay attention to me. Qingning and Zhaoxin, you two take some men to Huajie to bring him back."
Su Qingning and Su Zhaoxin nodded immediately.
Mr. Shui Jing also went along.
Su Wenqing smiled and then took out two small slips of paper with dragons and phoenixes printed on them from his sleeve. The words "Dragon Boat Festival Banquet" were written on them.
The Dragon Boat Festival banquet is the day after tomorrow, and he was here today on His Majesty's behalf to deliver the invitation to the palace.
After putting it down, the old Grand Tutor turned and left with his hands behind his back, the jade pendant at his waist jingling. However, after taking only a few steps, the old Grand Tutor thought of Yang Guofu's arrival in the capital today. After a moment of silence, he looked at the servant who came to greet him and said, "Go to the Grand Tutor's residence."
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The capital city was even more bustling after a quiet night.
The excitement showed no signs of abating by the second day. Not to mention anything else, the number of greetings sent to Lingqi Pavilion alone was countless.
Many of them were given to the great-grandmother.
But Grandma simply said, "Chang'an will handle it," and handed it over to Su Chang'an.
Fortunately, Su Chang'an has a wife who loves him dearly.
(End of this chapter)
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