Chapter 175 Encouragement from Him
"I shouldn't have said that." Lu Qiniang still regretted it.
Wouldn't it be better if she just shut up and stopped trying to get close to people?
Blame her for being too talkative and causing so much trouble.
Xiao Yan said, "You're not wrong. In business, harmony brings wealth. You were thinking you might be able to make a deal in the future, but those people are guilty of their crimes. What does that have to do with you? This incident exposed their illegal salt trafficking, and you've done a great service to the court."
"Have you made contributions to the court?" Lu Qiniang felt very happy when she heard it.
It is Xiao Yan who knows how to comfort people.
Even if I know that he is comforting me, doesn't it still make me feel better?
"Are you hurt anywhere?" Xiao Yan asked again.
"No." Lu Qiniang was no longer afraid. She even enthusiastically described the scene to Xiao Yan and said smugly, "Xiao Yan, do you think that if I had given birth to a boy, would I have been able to become a general?"
When the time comes, she will also kill the Hu people!
She felt that she was quite passionate in her bones.
"You are not a man, but you can still learn martial arts." Xiao Yan said, "I will teach you. It can strengthen your body and protect yourself."
Xiao Yan was scared.
He couldn't imagine what he would be facing now if Lu Qiniang hadn't reacted quickly and if there hadn't been an acquaintance who reminded him.
Because I care too much, I don’t even dare to think about the worst outcome.
Xiao Yan thought that if something happened to her today, he would probably go crazy and have thoughts of destroying the world. Even when he was in the most difficult time, he had never been that crazy.
He was scared.
He realized that no matter how powerful he was, he couldn't always be by her side to protect her.
The best way to protect yourself is to become strong.
So although Xiao Yan was trying to persuade her patiently and as if he was discussing something with Lu Qin's mother, he had already made up his mind to teach her the art of self-defense.
It just so happened that my three daughters also started learning it together.
It is always good to have many skills.
As for whether the man likes it or not, that is not his consideration.
His daughter doesn't need to please men.
"Can I do it?" Lu Qinniang was shy and backed off. "No, no, how can I do it? Xiao Yan, stop joking. But I think San Ya can do it. When you come back, you can teach San Ya when you have time."
"You can." Xiao Yan said affirmatively, "You are very smart."
"Why am I smart? I'm so dumb, I'm slow to learn anything." Lu Qiniang said, "I can do housework, but if you ask me to learn martial arts, I can't even do it. No, no, I can't do it."
"Learning slowly doesn't mean you're stupid, it means you're solid," Xiao Yan said. "Learning slowly also means you're slow to forget. When I was leading the troops, I didn't really like those who learned quickly. They were impetuous and unlikely to achieve great things. I like people like you the most."
"Is that okay? I guess not." Although Lu Qiniang said this, she was already a little shaken and even eager to try.
She likes practicing martial arts very much.
If she can't become a female general, she can just enjoy herself behind closed doors.
Just like in an opera, there is a master in the Zhou Mansion who has a noble status and naturally cannot belong to the lowest class.
But he just sang and hummed at home and enjoyed himself.
However, Lu Qiniang was still worried that she was too stupid and would be laughed at by Xiao Yan and her three daughters.
She is already in her twenties. Wouldn't that be a bit too embarrassing?
"You have excellent qualifications. But..." Xiao Yan paused.
"But what?" Lu Qiniang was a little anxious.
"But practicing martial arts is also very hard, forget it. I'm afraid you can't bear the hardship."
"I can do it. What's there to be afraid of when it comes to hardship? I'm least afraid of hardship!" Lu Qiniang said immediately, "I can't say anything else, but I can definitely endure hardship."
"That's no problem." Xiao Yan said, "Let's try it early tomorrow morning. If you can't bear the hardship, tell me in time."
"No, don't worry!" Lu Qiniang was full of confidence and had already begun to happily imagine the future. "Xiao Yan, what weapon do you think I should use?"
Xiao Yan raised the corners of his mouth high, "What do you like?"
"I want axes! Two big axes!"
"Axe? Sure."
In fact, Xiao Yan felt that Lu Qiniang should use a heavy sword, which would suit her very well.
The axe has an advantage in close combat, but it is at a disadvantage on horseback.
Moreover, the axe is a bit too unconventional.
Xiao Yan didn't quite understand the power of the axe.
But since Lu Qiniang mentioned it, then I will prepare it for her and try it with her. If it doesn’t work, I will change to a heavy sword.
This is her wish. If she doesn't try, she will always feel regretful.
Not to mention that the cost of trial and error is negligible, even if there is a cost, he is willing to accompany her to try it.
Lu Qiniang was excited but also unsure of herself. She told Xiao Yan in advance, "If I don't learn well, you can't laugh at me. I'm too old..."
"You won't fail to learn." Xiao Yan said, "You are one of the few people I have ever met who is extremely talented. Think about it, at such a close distance, how many people can snatch a white blade with their bare hands?"
Lu Qiniang was actually a little flattered by his praise.
Suddenly I feel that I am very good!
Suddenly, I have a lot of expectations for tomorrow.
Seeing her happy look, Xiao Yan finally let go of his worries.
The thing he was most worried about did not happen.
He didn't want what happened today to cast a shadow on Lu Qiniang.
The way home seemed to become very short, and the two of them arrived home talking and laughing.
The three maids were still awake. When they saw Lu Qiniang coming back, they rushed over to hug her.
"It's okay, it's okay. Aren't you back? Have you eaten yet?"
"Wait for mother to eat together." Daya said.
"You guys eat, I'm full." Lu Qiniang said, "I ate a lot of snacks and drank a lot of tea. I made a lot of money."
Erya said, "Mother, is it that Zhang Heyao who is crying 'stop thief'? I think he most likely arranged this and is trying to act so high and mighty in front of you."
"Then we don't know." Lu Qiniang said, "Let's eat first and don't mention him. It's bad luck."
It would be uncomfortable to mention Xiao Yan again.
It has to be said that Zhang Heyao has a lot of bad intentions and knows how to provoke Xiao Yan.
Lu Qiniang suddenly thought that she had been talking and laughing all the way back, and she actually forgot to comfort Xiao Yan.
She looked up at Xiao Yan, but happened to meet his deep gaze.
Xiao Yan was looking at her and smiling.
Lu Qiniang suddenly blushed and her heart was beating like a drum.
It’s bad, it’s bad. I was scared by those two grandsons today. My heart is still pounding.
She didn't eat, but she sat with the four of them and picked up food for them.
Erya talked about the things Sun Shun gave her again.
"Give him his things back. I think they're all from the same group, and they're here to bully us."
"What is it?" Xiao Yan asked after pausing his chopsticks.
Lu Qiniang then told her about Shunzi giving her the gift, and then said, "I didn't want to accept it at first. But then I thought, Shunzi feels like he owes me a favor, and he probably doesn't want to keep owing me. If he gives me the gift, we'll be even. I can't refuse it. If I don't, he might lose sleep over it, and he's afraid I'll ask for too much from him later, especially since he's caught between me and Zhang Heyao, and it's not easy for him."
Xiao Yan nodded: "You're right, take it. Those are really not a burden to him. You're right."
Sun Shun has complicated feelings towards Lu Qiniang. He sympathizes with her but is also worried that she will cause trouble with Zhang Heyao.
Overall, he will still stand on Zhang Heyao's side.
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