This child is quite proactive.
"Your Majesty, my son knows how to use an axe!" Sun Ren enthusiastically recommended his son.
Yun Beiye looked at Sun Huohuo, who was drooling, with a suspicious expression. This child didn't seem very bright; was he sure he could use an axe?
"Your Majesty, my son has extraordinary talent! Why don't we start the competition with me?" Sun Ren was excited, eager to show everyone his son's prowess.
"No rush, no rush." Yun Beiye scratched his head, unsure how to refuse this revolutionary comrade.
"Jinyu, why don't you try shooting an arrow first?" Yun Beiye turned to look at Xiao Jinyu beside him.
"Your subject obeys the decree." Xiao Jinyu nodded and bowed, then walked to the table to make preparations.
Yun Duoduo watched Xiao Jinyu's actions and pursed her lips. [How could an eight or nine-year-old child have the strength to lift a bow and arrow?]
Just then, Xiao Jinyu picked up the brown bow from the table.
Well, okay, Yun Duoduo was a little dumbfounded. Maybe this guy was eating well. [Even if he could lift the bow, could he actually draw it?]
As if responding to Yun Duoduo's questioning, Xiao Jinyu spread his legs, stood sideways, straightened his back, raised his arms, and held the bow and arrow in his hands.
With a whoosh, the arrow left the bowstring and struck a painting on the opposite wall.
Yun Duoduo kicked her leg in surprise, "Oh my god, did this little goldfish grow up drinking Red Bull?!"
This guy can not only shoot arrows, but he's also quite accurate and his shots have strong penetrating power!
"Good, good!" Yun Beiye clapped his hands, his face full of satisfaction and admiration.
"Truly, new talents emerge in every generation!"
"That's great!"
"Jinyu, you shall stay in the palace and protect the little princess's safety! I will assign you a squad of palace guards, and you shall be the commander of this squad. What do you say?!"
Xiao Jinyu stared blankly at the emperor, not quite understanding how he had become a guard captain after only shooting one arrow.
However, if he could become the commander of the Imperial Guard like his uncle, that would be incredibly prestigious, and no one would dare to laugh at him for being a bastard.
"Jinyu, hurry up and thank His Majesty!" Commander Xiao gently patted his back, reminding him.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Xiao Jinyu knelt on the ground, expressing his gratitude for the imperial favor.
I must protect the princess's safety, become the Grand Commander, and bring glory to my mother! I must bring her to the Xiao residence as soon as possible!
Yun Duoduo overheard Xiao Jinyu's inner thoughts by chance, and she never expected that this young man was a boy with a story.
"Your Majesty, isn't it my son's turn?" Sun Ren couldn't wait to show off his son.
"Okay, come on." Yun Beiye originally thought that Xue Deyi and Xiao Jinyu were enough, and there was no need to look after Sun Ren's son who was only three years old. Since the grandsons of the other ministers were not here, there was no need to look after them either.
But since Sun Ren was so enthusiastic, it wasn't appropriate to dampen his enthusiasm, so he could only nod in agreement.
"Alright, Huo Huo, hurry up and show us what you've got!"
"Huh? Daddy, oh, okay." Sun Huohuo stood up, swayed a little, and walked to the corner of the wall with his short legs. He picked up his little basket and took out two small axes from it.
Yun Duoduo chuckled. "This isn't an axe at all; it's clearly a wooden toy!"
Yun Beiye was so angry he almost fainted. He was so anxious because last time in court, Sun Ren had praised his son to the skies, saying that he was skilled in wielding swords and spears, whips, and that his swordsmanship was exceptional.
That's it?!
Seeing it today, it's indeed true...
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Sun Huohuo held a pear wood axe in each hand and raised his hands, ready to perform.
The moment he raised his hand, he lost his footing and fell flat on his backside.
"Father, Huo Huo, it hurts." Sun Huo Huo's eyes were a little red, but he bit his lip to keep the tears from falling.
"Minister Sun, is this what you taught him? This..." Yun Beiye didn't want to say anything harsh, but compared to the martial arts of the two young men just now, Huo Huo was still far behind!
"No, Your Majesty, you can't compare yourself to them. My Huo Huo is only three years old!" Sun Ren said awkwardly, his fierce expression and awkward posture creating a jarring contrast. He was also spitting as he spoke.
Although Sun Ren was far away, Yun Beiye couldn't help but lean back, afraid that Sun Ren's spittle would splash on him.
Seeing Sun Huohuo's aggrieved yet restrained expression, Yun Duoduo couldn't help but reach out and pat his head.
"Little one, don't cry..."
Looking at Yun Duoduo, Sun Huohuo seemed to feel the sympathy and mutual understanding between the children. His bottom didn't hurt so much anymore. He looked at Yun Duoduo shyly and smiled, his cheeks slightly red.
This little girl's hands are so soft.
This little girl is so pretty, even prettier than Uncle Huang!
"Does Huo Huo like my daughter?" Yun Beiye looked at Sun Huo Huo's reaction and suddenly had a thought.
“I like it.” Sun Huohuo nodded, her childish voice echoing the emperor’s culture.
"Yes, this child has excellent potential." Yun Beiye nodded and smiled at Sun Ren.
Sun Ren nodded in agreement. What nonsense! How could his son possibly have bad genes?
"Yes, Your Majesty is right!" Sun Ren exclaimed happily, slapping his thighs with both hands.
"Your physical attributes are good, but your martial arts foundation isn't very good. Look at you, you can't even lift such a small axe. It's obvious you lack practice!"
Yun Duoduo was stunned. Her father's PUA skills were really strong. How could a three-year-old child possibly lift a real axe weighing several kilograms?! This axe, made of wood, must be solid and very heavy.
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