Chapter 164: Pretending to be ignorant

When Xinbao heard about looking at flowers, he immediately remembered the gentleman's agreement and nodded: "Okay!"

She patted her chest seriously and said, "Don't worry, uncle. Xinbao won't default on his debt."

Master Shen laughed: "It's not an account, it's uncle who asked Xinbao for help."

After staying here for a few days, he really confirmed that Naituanzi is a master and it was not taught by anyone.

Although we don’t know why, there are many legends about child prodigies with innate wisdom.

Xiang Yu, who became Confucius' teacher at the age of seven, Gan Luo, who became prime minister at the age of ten... Now he has met one who is not only a child prodigy, but also has some difficult to explain abilities. No wonder his family members keep it secret.

Master Shen said, "Then it's settled. Tomorrow around noon, we'll go back. Uncle will take your brother to the storehouse to pick out a knife. Xinbao will also help look after uncle's flowers. Xinbao's brothers, as well as Yan Xiaolang and Yuan Xiaolang, will all go and have some fun together. You can stay for a few days."

Yan Shenjue frowned slightly.

He had no overt relationship with the Tang family, so going to live with the Tang family was actually a bit shameless, but he had no choice. And using the excuse that Tang Qingshan and the others were out, it was barely legitimate. But going to the Shen family... it was really unreasonable.

But if I don't go, I feel a little worried.

Master Shen said, "There is also a little brother in my uncle's family. He is eleven years old this year. Let him play with Xinbao when the time comes."

Yan Shenjue frowned slightly.

He asked calmly, "But your son?"

"Not really," Master Shen said with a smile, "I have never married, and I don't have any children. Although I have a few apprentices, they all live far away. This child...is from the same clan as me, and his father calls me uncle, so now I raise him as a godson by my side. He is a well-behaved and obedient child."

There were obviously some complications, but he did not elaborate.

Yan Shenjue hesitated for a moment, then said softly, "Sorry to bother you then."

So Mr. Shen told the Tang family about it that night.

Mr. Shen was very enthusiastic in inviting the guests, but Tang Qingshan and Madam Lin would definitely not go for such an informal visit. Third Brother Tang and Xinbao had to go, and Yan Shenjue went voluntarily. Finally, everyone discussed and decided to go together.

Tang Qingshan also said to Mr. Shen: "If it's inconvenient, you can ask Chang'er to live with you for a while. Whenever you miss Xinbao, I will ask Fan'er to send her over to play."

Master Shen said with a smile, "Chang'er is a beginner now, so he makes a lot of noise. It would be fine for him to stay with me for a few days. But I told you a few days ago that your family has a warm shed for me, and I will come to stay there after I have cleaned up."

Tang Qingshan responded in a deep voice, and added: "In a month or so, the new house will be built. By then, I will prepare a place for Brother Shen to live in advance."

Mr. Shen smiled and said, "I am an old man living alone, so I must live here. But I have to say this in advance. Don't give me the main house. Just give me any place to live. Don't be polite. Otherwise, I won't go. I will just buy a room in the village."

So the deal was made.

The next morning, after Brother Tang San and Xinbao finished their martial arts practice and Brother Er finished drinking their medicine, they got on the carriage and followed them back to the city.

There were so many people that one carriage was a bit crowded. The Shen family's carriage was driven by Anshun. None of the Yuan family members went, and Yan Shen Jue did not bring Taiping with him. He drove a carriage by himself. The second brother Tang and the fourth brother Tang were all here.

The last time they went to the Shen residence, it was very close to the South City Gate, but in fact, Mr. Shen’s own garden was near the West City Gate. It was said that he had rented a mountain and built the garden on the side of the mountain.

So the two carriages did not enter the city, but went directly outside the city. As they walked, they felt that the terrain was getting higher. Anshun pointed with a smile and said, "We are actually at the Shen Mansion's territory. This wall is the wall of our garden."

The second brother couldn't help but lift the curtain and take a look, and saw a high wall vaguely visible among the trees, stretching upward.

After walking along the mountain road for a long time and still not reaching the door, the second brother couldn't help but go out, sit behind Yan Shenjue, and whisper to him: "In fact, if this is the case, then he doesn't need to buy our greenhouse?"

The second elder brother is now used to discussing things with Yan Shenjue. Both of them are mature beyond their years, but their ways of thinking are different, which to a certain extent complements each other.

Yan Shen Jue also whispered: "Xinbao is young, and Master Shen is honest, he is thinking about Xinbao."

The second brother nodded.

In fact, he knew this was the case, and although he was a little embarrassed, if Mr. Shen didn't go to the village, wouldn't Xinbao have to run back and forth? That wouldn't work.

So he would rather pretend to be ignorant even though he knows the truth. At worst, he can coax his sister into helping him plant a few more beautiful flowers.

The second brother hesitated for a moment.

The twins squeezed in front of the window to look at the scenery. Xinbao also wanted to come out, but the carriage was still a few steps away from Yan Shenjue. The carriage was shaking. Xinbao held on to the door and was a little afraid to move. He just said, "Wife, wife!"

Yan Shenjue looked back and stretched out his hand: "Come."

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Xinbao held onto the door and stretched out his short little hands. There was still a little distance between them, so Xinbao mustered up his courage and leaped forward with all his might... He only jumped half a step, and there was still that same distance between them.

Yan Shenjue chuckled, leaned back, grabbed Tuanzi's clothes, and lifted her up to his arms, placing her on his legs. He held her with one hand and asked softly, "What are you doing?"

Xinbao babble: "Xinbao wants to see the scenery with my wife and Dede."

Yan Shenjue smiled but said nothing.

The second brother poked Tuanzi from behind. Tuanzi was very ticklish. He laughed and twisted his little butt, saying, "Stop it, stop it!"

The second brother smiled and said, "Xiao Jue, have you noticed that since Xinbao started practicing martial arts, she doesn't walk very fast, and she can't jump, but she talks a lot."

How could he not notice? Of course he noticed. She made small progress every day. Now her reactions were obviously quicker than before, her speech speed was a little faster, and she said more than before, but some words were still not pronounced clearly.

Yan Shenjue said: "Qi and blood will take effect before tendons and bones."

The second brother said, "It's quite scary to watch Sanlang learning martial arts, but Xinbao is not so bad."

"It's not the same path." Yan Shenjue said: "For someone like Brother Tang San, no matter how old he is when he starts learning, he has to work hard. The older he gets, the more he suffers. But fortunately, he was born with supernatural power, so he can just get through it. Compared to his fellow brothers, he may have suffered less."

The second brother asked: "How long will it take to get through this?"

Yan Shenjue pondered and said, "I estimate that the most painful period will not exceed one month, and then I will practice as usual."

While chatting, we finally saw the gate of the garden.

Because the carriage did not pass through the main gate, Anshun's carriage stopped only after passing the gate, and Yan Shenjue followed closely behind.

Just as he jumped off the carriage with Tuanzi in his arms, he heard a clear child's voice saying, "Grandpa!! Grandpa!! You're back!"

The voice was full of joy.

(End of this chapter)