Chapter 1376 Sister, you have to call me Martial Uncle!
The Dragon Boat Festival banquet is still one day away.
Many people in the capital were still immersed in the previous martial arts competition between the Empress and the Great Xia Ancestor.
The more you talk about it, the more mysterious it becomes; the more mysterious it becomes, the more at ease you feel.
However, with the arrival of the Dragon Boat Festival, everyone's conversation shifted to the Dragon Boat Festival banquet.
With the Empress present, many people were wondering if something big would happen at this banquet.
After all, it seems that ever since last year, there has never been a shortage of astonishing things happening in such a major event.
Therefore, many people are looking forward to it, especially this Dragon Boat Festival banquet, which also includes those senior figures in the martial arts world, as well as the kings of those countries that have surrendered.
Today, carriages drove into the West Gate one after another, and Mu Xu personally greeted two of them.
The other carriage headed towards what was formerly the Shu King's Mansion, now the Shu Lord's Mansion.
However, it is worth mentioning that a boy with a missing arm got off a carriage and, accompanied by his mother, walked towards the Imperial College.
However, when this happened...
Su Chang'an left the palace again.
Leaving the palace today isn't a big deal; the main purpose is to go back to the Su residence to visit Lady Su Liu.
I didn't bother with any disguise today, I just wore a veil.
As Su Liushi's health deteriorated, Su Chang'an decided to prevent her from attending the Dragon Boat Festival banquet. After all, there were too many people attending, and while special care could be given, there was always a chance of something going wrong, and a minor bump or fall could be dangerous.
But it's not appropriate to let outsiders talk about this; it's better to talk about it yourself.
Especially since Su Liu knew about her injury, she said yesterday that she would come today.
Su Chang'an felt that seeing him in person would put Su Liu Shi at ease, rather than having someone else tell her.
Su Chang'an left the palace today with only a cat by his side. Everyone else was busy with their own things, so Su Chang'an didn't bother them.
When they arrived at the Su residence.
The Su family had already made all the preparations.
Today, neither of the brothers Su Ziyu nor Su Zifeng are present. One of them is busy at the Ministry of Personnel delivering official dispatch documents to various prefectures, while the other is dealing with business matters and needs to sit down with the presidents of various chambers of commerce.
Naturally, Su Wan'er ran over to Su Chang'an from afar, carrying the bamboo tube that Su Chang'an had sent earlier.
The bamboo tube contained milk tea with some ice.
*Snap!*
Su Wan'er hugged Su Chang'an tightly, looked up and chuckled.
Su Chang'an reached out and ruffled Su Wan'er's hair: "Is it good?"
Su Wan'er's eyes sparkled, her face full of happiness: "It tastes so good!"
Su Chang'an gently tapped him: "Don't imitate Ku Yue's way of speaking."
Su Wan'er grinned, then looked at the cat, clasped her hands in a fist salute, and obediently took Su Chang'an's hand.
Su Chang'an asked, "I'll go visit your master with His Majesty in a few days. I've heard that people from the martial arts world are arriving in droves lately."
Su Wan'er nodded: "Elder sister, you asked Grandpa to send the invitation to tomorrow's Dragon Boat Festival banquet to His Majesty. Master was very happy and sent so many medicinal tonics. Master said to me, 'Why go to such lengths?' He also said that if you and His Majesty wanted to come, I, the Grand Master of Ceremonies, and Xun Siye would try to stop them."
Su Chang'an was both amused and exasperated.
For the emperor and empress to visit someone is a great honor, but also a great trouble.
Xia Fengxiang had talked to him before, saying that at a small court assembly, he had summoned a registrar from the Ministry of Rites who was in charge of the lives of students preparing for the imperial examinations after they arrived in the capital.
Because the notice was given a day in advance, the registrar didn't eat anything all day, fearing that he might need to use the restroom during the small court assembly and would be impolite before the emperor.
Afterwards, Su Chang'an sent some things to the clerk's house and also had another abandoned courtyard near Lingqi Pavilion cleared out.
So when Su Chang'an heard this, he just smiled and understood Yuan Ruxi's thoughts.
But this Mr. Yuan was probably not afraid of these things, but rather felt that he was not in such a situation.
But looking at Su Wan'er beside him, Su Chang'an didn't say anything, though he could see it.
What is a naturally born immortal sword?
The sword has no sheath, yet it is surrounded by text, just like a scabbard.
Su Chang'an asked, "When Qingning and Mr. Zhang came to the palace before, they told me that you've been studying more and more diligently lately?"
Su Wan'er said, "I'm thinking of taking the imperial examination at seventeen. Of course, I don't expect to pass it at seventeen. I don't have that kind of ability yet. But I have to take it at least once. After that, I'll travel the world and visit all the major sects. When I come back, I'll continue to study hard and get a degree. Then I'll become a teacher at the Imperial Academy, just like my master and second sister. But I might also open my own private school and recruit some students. So now I'll study more and work harder so I can prepare for the imperial examination in a few years."
Su Chang'an asked with a smile, "Have you been slacking off in the martial arts competitions lately?"
Su Wan'er shook her head: "No, I still practice swordsmanship in the morning. Although those people are very boring, we can't be careless in the martial arts competition. After all, who knows what they will do in the future? Master said that we can't judge the future by the present. The future is unpredictable."
Su Chang'an smiled gently. This girl used to be sensible, but also naive.
However, after traveling the world with Mr. Yuan twice, he became much more sensible, and it was obvious to anyone with eyes that his mental maturity had improved significantly.
Su Chang'an didn't say anything more, but simply reached out and rubbed Su Wan'er's head.
But then he suddenly remembered his apprentice.
Looking down at Su Wan'er, he asked, "What was Da Mengzi doing while you were practicing swordsmanship and reading?"
Su Wan'er looked up at Su Chang'an and could see her older sister's amused expression through the veil. So she didn't hide it and said, "Practicing boxing is fine, but as for reading, I don't think it's that she's allergic to words, but to the words in the book. She told me that she knows every word, but when she reads them together, she gets sleepy."
Su Chang'an smiled helplessly. He had expected this. How could he not know that disciple?
Wu Dameng was still not at the Su residence today, nor did she go to stay with Wu Qinhu and Wu Mao. Instead, she said that she didn't want to stay at the Su family banquet today, and that Xia Fengxiang also missed her.
So when Su Chang'an came out, she had already entered the palace and was accompanying Xia Fengxiang.
Su Wan'er added, "But it doesn't matter whether Da Mengzi studies or not, as long as she listens to me. When I open a private school in the future, she can just work as a manager there. I can support her, so Master doesn't need to worry. Besides, she has already agreed."
Su Chang'an lightly tapped Su Wan'er, asking, "What are you saying?"
However, Su Chang'an was not surprised that the two had such a good relationship. After all, one was a carefree girl who was content with a leisurely life and had plenty of food and drink, while the other was a girl who was determined to do great things.
They complement each other, but what truly allows them to get along so well is their excellent sense of boundaries.
Su Chang'an then remembered something else.
They haven't even spoken yet.
Then Su Zhaoxin came running out.
But unlike before, Su Zhaoxin was dressed like a scholar, holding a book in his hand, and his clothes were black and white with a chessboard pattern.
When Su Wan'er saw her brother like this, she covered her face with one hand, unable to bear to look!
"Greetings, elder sister."
Upon stepping forward, Su Zhaoxin bowed to Su Chang'an and said, "Younger brother greets elder sister."
Su Chang'an raised an eyebrow and looked down at Su Wan'er.
Su Wan'er glared at her brother, then looked at Su Chang'an: "After becoming a disciple of Senior Qi Jia, this is how it is. It got a little better after Da Mengzi and I beat it up a couple of days ago. Today, hearing that you were coming, it got all ready early in the morning. And... my brother..."
Just as Su Wan'er was speaking, Su Zhaoxin stepped forward: "My sister Wan'er, don't say anything more, let your brother do it."
Then Su Zhaoxin looked at Su Chang'an: "Elder sister, now I..."
But before Su Zhaoxin could even speak, Su Chang'an, already quite uncomfortable with the situation, blurted out, "If you say another word, I'll dump you with your sister-in-law and make you stay with her for a few days."
Su Zhaoxin was about to speak, but then, thinking of being the emperor's sister-in-law, he pouted and said, "Sister! I'm a scholar now—I have to be refined. Besides, you have to give me face; people outside are watching!"
Su Chang'an rolled his eyes, took Su Wan'er's hand and walked into the mansion. He looked up and saw Su Zimu smiling at him.
Su Zhaoxin followed along eagerly, and while rolling up his clothes, he looked at Su Chang'an and said, "Sister, there's something I need to make clear to you."
Su Chang'an looked at Su Zhaoxin.
Su Zhaoxin said, "I asked my master, and Grandpa Luo is of the same generation as me. So, according to my current seniority, you should call me 'Uncle-Master,' but since you are my older sister, I won't let you call me 'Uncle-Master.' See how good I am to you?"
Su Chang'an looked down at Su Wan'er.
Su Wan'er's face darkened, and she clenched her fists, staring intently at Su Zhaoxin.
Su Zhaoxin hid behind Su Zimu, "I didn't ask my older sister to call me 'Master Uncle' either."
Su Wan'er couldn't hold back any longer.
But Su Chang'an stopped him.
Su Chang'an said, "Then thank you. I'll tell your sister-in-law to call you 'Shishu' later."
After saying that, he bowed to Su Zimu.
Su Zimu didn't say much about the children's conversation, but after hearing Su Chang'an's words, he smiled and glanced at Su Zhaoxin before following Su Chang'an into the mansion.
Su Zhaoxin stood there, blinking, watching Su Chang'an's back, then looked at Su Wan'er, "Sister, what should we do if my sister-in-law really calls me 'Master Uncle'? We have to talk to our eldest sister about this!"
Su Wan'er took a deep breath and kicked Su Zhaoxin in the butt.
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P.S.: I fell asleep last night. My sleep schedule is really messed up now, so my update schedule is very irregular.
(End of this chapter)
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