Five years later...
Leng Yu has been gone for five years. During these five years, there have been frequent reports of victories on the battlefield. He has defeated the invaders from the State of Chu along the way. Next, he will attack the State of Chu according to the emperor's will, so that the people of Chu will not dare to invade. According to estimates, he will be able to return triumphantly in another year or so.
Huaiyu, An'an and Lele have also started learning to write and recite the Book of Songs with Luo Lan. The business of Bai'antang is getting better and better. The emperor gave Leng Ming a Mingwang Mansion as early as three years ago, and Ming'er has moved out to start his own business.
On a spring day when flowers were blooming, Luo Lan was sitting in the yard teaching her three children to read when Liu Dechang came hurriedly.
"Lele, grandpa is here."
This is what he always says every time he comes to Prince Yu's Mansion, and he seems to only call Lele's name.
In this regard, Luo Lan expressed his dissatisfaction several times, but he still did his own thing.
Seeing him come in, An An and Le Le ran towards him together with their little legs. Only Huai Yu stood aside and watched him with his fingers pinched.
Liu Dechang held An An and Le Le in his arms, kissed each of them on the face, and said with an affectionate smile:
"My dear grandchildren, grandpa misses you so much."
Luo Lan hurriedly pulled Huaiyu over and held him in his arms, whispering to him:
"Grandpa is old and can't hold Huaiyu anymore. Mother should hold her."
Huaiyu grumbled and nodded, "Mom, does Grandpa dislike Huaiyu? He ignores Huaiyu every time he comes?"
Luo Lan touched his head and explained softly:
"That's not the case. Grandpa likes you. He thinks you've grown up and gained weight, and he can't hold you anymore."
"Is that really the case?"
Huaiyu stared with puzzled eyes and pouted. At this time, Liu Dechang sat opposite Luo Lan holding the two children.
"Dad, didn't you go to the military camp today?"
Liu Dechang grinned and said:
"There are not many people left in the army. All matters have been handed over to General Ling. I miss my grandchildren, so I came to see them."
"Dad, I've made up my mind. Today, I'll let these children worship you as their master. Not only Huaiyu and Lele want to learn kung fu, but An'an also wants to learn."
"Alas, what kind of martial arts is it for a girl to learn? You can just teach her music, chess, calligraphy and painting later."
"father……"
Luo Lan raised her voice somewhat unhappily, "Both men and women need to know how to defend themselves. Now that they've grown up, you should teach them kung fu."
After saying this, she waved to Huaiyu, An'an and Lele and said:
"All of you, quickly kneel down and kowtow to Grandpa and become his disciple. From today on, he is no longer your Grandpa. You must call him Master."
Hearing this, Huaiyu was the first to jump off her legs, and Anan and Lele also stood up from Liu Dechang's legs. The three children stood in front of Liu Dechang, knelt on their knees, and said in unison as Luo Lan had trained them before:
"Master, please accept my disciple's greetings."
After they finished speaking, the three of them kowtowed three times in succession on the ground.
Liu Dechang was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. Although he didn't like Huaiyu very much, he repeatedly told himself that no matter how wrong the child's father was, the child was innocent.
"Children, hurry up, wake up. Starting today, Grandpa... oh, no, it's Master... Master will set aside an hour every day to teach you kung fu. You must study hard and wait for your father to come back so that he can show you who is the best."
When the topic of father was mentioned, the three children looked at Luo Lan in confusion.
Luo Lan's heart sank at this moment. Not only these three children missed their father, but she did too.
But what can we do?
After years of fighting, he probably misses his home more!
She looked at the three children with tenderness in her eyes and said softly:
"Children, your father is a great general. He is very powerful. Once he has driven away all the enemies, he will return and stay at home with you."
Liu Dechang also nodded. "Yes, if nothing unexpected happens, your father will be back to reunite with you in a year. So during this year, you must practice martial arts well. He will like whoever learns well more."
"father……"
Luo Lan frowned and interrupted him, saying unhappily:
"Dad, I told you not to talk like that in front of the children. A father's love for every child is equal. There is no such thing as liking or disliking one."
Liu Dechang scratched his head, and in order to break the awkwardness, he grinned and said:
"Alright, disciples, it's time to learn martial arts from Master."
After saying this, he led the way and the three children ran to Luo Lan.
Huaiyu was the first to speak in a childish voice:
"Mom, let's go learn Kung Fu."
Lele pouted and said:
"Mom, Lele must become a great man like Dad."
Hearing this, Luo Lan patted his head with satisfaction. An An blinked her big eyes and said with her hands on her hips, unwilling to be outdone:
"Mom, An An will also become a person like Dad."
Lele couldn't help but laugh at her, "How can a woman be a general?"
"Why not? Mother said Hua Mulan joined the army to replace her father, so why can't An An do the same?"
"You cry all the time, you're bound to cry on the battlefield, right?"
"Le Le, I'm your elder sister, how dare you say that to me?"
As they talked, they ran towards Liu Dechang, playing and laughing. Huaiyu looked at their backs and froze in his place. Luo Lan touched his head and encouraged him:
"Huaiyu, go chase your brothers and sisters."
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