In the early morning, as the sky was getting brighter, Xihe struggled to get out of bed, put on his clothes, and ran laps in the yard.
huff huff,
His legs felt like they were filled with lead. Before he had even finished one lap, Xihe ran slower and slower until he could no longer run.
"Master, do you want to take a rest?" asked Xiao Qi, who was running with him.
Xihe was panting and looked up at her. He saw that she was calm and composed, her face not red and she was not out of breath. She was running as if she was playing.
Xihe...
She turned her head away angrily: "What rest? We agreed to run ten laps every day!"
But why did the Jiang family build the courtyard like a garden? It’s so big. Are they going to tire her to death?
Panting for breath, Xihe finally finished running and collapsed on the ground due to exhaustion. Xiaoqi immediately carried her back to the house to take a bath. Xihe could not move a finger, so she asked her to give her a massage.
Xiao Qi...
She looked at her rough palms, then at the young master's delicate skin: "Master, are you sure?"
Xihe didn't even raise his head: "Sure."
Okay, Xiaoqi stopped talking and got started.
Xihe:!!!
Xihe shuddered, quickly stepped back, and turned to glare at her: "What are you doing?"
Xiao Qi stretched out his hand expressionlessly. Xihe leaned over to take a look. It was rough and hard, with thick, prickly calluses all over it.
Xihe was speechless and choked up. She angrily began to wash herself: "What's the use of you!"
Xiao Qi hesitated: "How about I get two servants to come over for you?"
Servants are usually gentlemen, and their hands are extremely delicate, so they naturally won't hurt their masters.
Xihe shook his head: "Go call the palace doctor."
It would be better to find the palace doctor than to find a servant. Although he was a little heavy-handed, his medical skills are impeccable. The bruises on her body will be almost healed after a few visits.
Xiaoqi immediately went to ask the palace doctor.
Day after day, Xihe no longer went out to fight cocks, walk dogs, or snatch beauties. He spent the whole day at home exercising, reading books, drinking tea, and cultivating his body and mind.
Not to mention that the Prime Minister was not used to it, even the people of Kyoto were curious whether this woman was really going to change her appearance?
The Third Prince’s reputation is indeed well-deserved.
One day after court, Prime Minister Jiang returned to his residence and asked his daughter as usual: "What did An An do today?"
The housekeeper handed over the account book and said respectfully, "Your Highness, the Lady got up early this morning to exercise as usual. After breakfast, she read in the courtyard. Now... she must be sparring with Xiao Qi."
"A duel?"
Prime Minister Jiang was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Doesn't she know her own worth? However, since An'er likes it, go to the General's Mansion later and tell him. I'll invite the General to dinner tonight."
"yes."
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In the evening, Xihe changed into a loose robe and took Xiaoqi to the hall.
As soon as she reached the door, she heard a hearty laugh coming from the hall. Xihe walked in and asked, "Godmother, why are you so happy?"
"An'er? Come here, come here. I heard you've been practicing martial arts lately. Let me see if you've made any progress."
The woman had strong features, an upright posture, and a weather-beaten face. As she spoke, she slapped Xihe directly.
Xihe dodged with his face turned and kicked forward.
The two of them came and went,
Several moves took place in a few minutes. Suddenly, General Zhang grabbed Xihe's wrist with his backhand. His strength was so great that Xihe could not struggle free at all.
Xihe immediately begged for mercy: "My godmother is still awesome!"
"Hahahaha, you little flatterer."
General Zhang let go of Xihe and patted her on the shoulder, causing her to stumble. However, she was filled with surprise and said, "Not bad! You've already made such progress after just a few days of learning."
He patted his chest vigorously and said to Prime Minister Jiang: "From now on, An'er's martial arts lessons will be handed over to me."
Prime Minister Jiang was overjoyed and quickly pulled General Zhang into the banquet. The two brothers started drinking together. Xihe blinked and sat down with Zhang's younger brother.
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