Chapter 339: Zhao Houjing and Yang Chengsong's Relationship
As for what happened later, Yang Chengsong really regretted his decision today. If he had known that he would have to live and die with that bunch of lucky charms (he worked hard to assemble weapons during the day, and earned a few taels of silver every month, which he used to give as rewards to others, but was too embarrassed to ask for change from them. When he had a little free time, he was forced to read books, and he couldn't even find a chance to escape), he should have run away at that time.
But Yang Chengsong was still very happy at this time. Anyway, with Zhao Houjing and Yang Chengchen around, he was not afraid of what Aunt Funing would do to him.
If Zhao Lingmeng knew what Yang Chengsong was thinking, she would just give him a mischievous smile and say, "Young man, you are still too naive. If I get angry, I will punish my own son as well."
Zhao Lingmeng hurried back to Yuanjing, and then hurried away again. The nobles in Yuanjing were all confused. Finally, everyone secretly inquired about it and found out that he had come back specifically to rescue his son. Everyone laughed unkindly. Who doesn't have a few trouble-making descendants like this?
But the prominent people in Yuanjing were still happy to see the eldest princess's excitement. So what if you have the royal favor of Fu Ning? Your son is still not doing well. In general, watching others' excitement is fun.
But Zhao Lingmeng didn't know that after her trip back to Yuanjing, many people's moods had improved significantly. They were still hurrying along at full speed! Zhao Lingmeng definitely wanted to reach the military camp by noon, but with two small burdens, riding a horse wouldn't be very fast.
"Auntie, I can't do it anymore, let's take a break!"
Although Yang Chengsong usually went horseback hunting with a group of friends, he had never ridden a horse for so long, especially on a long-distance raid, for several hours without rest.
Zhao Lingmeng heard Yang Chengsong's words and said, "Whoa!" She pulled the reins of the horse and stopped it. She looked at Yang Chengsong and saw that he was sweating profusely, like a wilted grass. It seemed that he was really not going to make it.
She looked at Zhao Houjing again and saw that although Zhao Houjing was better than Yang Chengsong, he was not much better.
Zhao Houjing also saw his mother's gaze, and he quickly said, "Mom, I can't do it anymore."
"Okay! Take a break, these young people nowadays..."
Yang Chengsong and Zhao Houjing were in no mood to pay attention to Zhao Lingmeng's nagging! When they heard Zhao Lingmeng say that they could rest, they immediately dismounted and lay down under the tree next to them like two salted fish.
Even Yang Chengsong, a handsome young man, didn't care whether the ground was dirty or not. He was too tired.
Yang Chengsong and Zhao Houyang were lying side by side on the muddy ground, and they actually felt a sense of mutual understanding.
"Hey, we've fought together, ridden together, so we're friends, right?"
Even though Zhao Houjing was lying on the ground, he rolled his eyes and said, "I'm not yelling hello!"
"Cousin..." Yang Chengsong deliberately prolonged his tone after calling him, making a move that disgusted both himself and others?
Zhao Houjing rubbed the goose bumps on his arms and threatened: "Aren't you tired!" After Zhao Houjing finished speaking, he pretended to get up and continue walking.
Yang Chengsong quickly pulled Zhao Houjing's sleeve and said, "Cousin, cousin, I was wrong, my brother was wrong."
"You're wrong?"
Yang Chengsong nodded hurriedly, "Yeah, yeah, yeah!"
Seeing this, Zhao Houjing pretended to lie down reluctantly. The careless Yang Chengsong did not see the smile on Zhao Houjing's mouth. In fact, Zhao Houjing was also at the end of his strength.
Zhao Lingmeng watched the two men dismount from their horses with remarkable agility after she finished speaking, and could only smile helplessly. She had no choice but to dismount as well, unhooking their water bottles and throwing one to each of them.
"Would you two like some jerky?"
When they heard there was meat, they both said in unison, "Yes."
When Chunshui heard that the two young masters wanted to eat dried meat, he took off the bag of dried meat from the horse and went over to give some to each of them.
Zhao Houjing and Yang Chengsong immediately sat up and started eating with a sip of cold boiled water and a bite of dried meat.
"Even the dried meat at my aunt's is so delicious. No wonder my cousin often stays at the Princess's Mansion."
At this moment, Yang Chengsong really envied Yang Chengchen. If he had known earlier, he would have come earlier. As a dandy, of course he would eat, drink and have fun, and this time, that was the top priority.
Zhao Lingmeng looked at Yang Chengsong, who was still talking so much while eating, and could only remind him, "Don't talk, eat quickly, and then we will continue on our way."
When Yang Chengsong heard that they still had to hurry on their journey, he visibly wilted, "Aunt, how long do we have to go?"
Zhao Houjing also looked at Zhao Lingmeng with expectation. Although he was very happy to be with his mother, it was really tiring to travel at this intensity!
"It's almost there. At our current speed, we'll be there in about an hour. If we hurry, we can even make it in time for lunch."
When Yang Chengsong heard that he could make it to lunch, he instantly felt energized. He imagined how delicious the lunch at Aunt Funing's farm would be! As he thought about it, he swallowed his saliva in frustration.
"Auntie, let's eat some jerky and get on with our journey!"
Zhao Houjing felt speechless when he saw the guy who had looked so hopeless just now but came back to life as soon as he heard there was food.
"Why don't I eat you to death!"
Yang Chengsong looked at the sharp-tongued Zhao Houjing next to him with a look of surprise and doubt, "Cousin, your image has collapsed. Isn't it said outside that you are a refined gentleman? Your behavior these past two days doesn't match what people say."
Zhao Houjing felt that since he lost control and fought with this guy, his image in front of him could no longer be maintained, so he stopped pretending.
He also learned a lesson during his study tour: sometimes he would pretend to be unhappy and make others angry, which was when he was happiest. He had a bit of a bad taste in his mouth: "I also heard that you have eighteen concubines? Is that true?"
When Zhao Houjing said this, Yang Chengsong was furious. He stood up from his seat on the ground and said, "Who is this son of a bitch who spread rumors about me? I'm just a nobody."
Zhao Houjing thought about it carefully, realizing that this wasn't just something he'd said casually. Back when he was at the Imperial Academy, he'd often overheard his classmates gossiping. More accurately, he'd eavesdropped on them. They'd often talked about it in front of him, and since he looked like a gentleman, they assumed he wouldn't listen, so they didn't shy away from him.
So even though he didn't go out to socialize, he still knew a lot of gossip. So he thought about it seriously and said something even more infuriating: "Everyone in Yuanjing knows it! He and those guys are known as the Four Dandies."
"Zhao Houjing, do you want to fight?"
Yang Chengsong glared at Zhao Houjing fiercely, as if he wanted to eat him.
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