As the sun set, Xia He finally got rid of the cumbersome etiquette of the palace and set foot on the bluestone road home.
Turning the familiar street corner, the mottled wooden door came into view, which made his heart warm.
There were several figures standing in front of the door.
Li Huilan was wearing a plain lilac-colored skirt and only a wooden hairpin in her hair.
His hands were folded in front of his abdomen, but his fingertips were slightly white;
Beside her, Li Huiying's eyes were red and she was clutching a handkerchief;
Several maids noticed Xia He first and said in surprise,
"The master is back!"
Xiaowen stood on tiptoe and looked around, and jumped up immediately when he saw Xia He.
"uncle!"
Xiaowen rushed over like a little monkey and was picked up by Xia He and spun around.
The boy still smelled of the dust from the horse's back, but he puffed out his chest proudly:
"I'm so awesome today! Those guys all said they want to recognize me as their boss!"
Li Huiying wiped her eyes, her voice choked:
"I'm glad you're back... There's some food on the stove that you like, and it's still hot."
Xia He put Xiaowen down, but his eyes fell on Li Huilan who had been standing quietly.
The daughter-in-law pursed her lips, her eyes were filled with tears, and the corners of her mouth raised in a gentle arc.
Xia He strode forward and directly held the pair of somewhat cold little hands.
"I'm back."
"You've become thinner and darker."
Li Huilan stroked Xia He's resolute facial features with heartache.
Li Huiying, who was standing by, could not recognize him and said,
"Alright, alright, now that you two have time to be intimate, let's eat first!"
In the hall, candlelight flickered.
The eight-immortals table was filled with braised lamb, steamed sea bass and a few seasonal side dishes, and a jar of osmanthus wine exuded a sweet fragrance.
Xiaowen was describing her horseback riding experience with gestures and excitement.
"That horse is tall, but I'm not afraid at all!"
Xiaowen's cheeks were red.
"My uncle carried me up with one hand, and my brothers' eyes widened..."
"You naughty boy, what do you mean by little brother? You really think you are the big brother!"
Li Huiying scolded Xiaowen, but she couldn't hide the pride in her eyes.
Xia He smiled and picked up a piece of fish for his wife, and his fingertips quietly hooked her belt under the table.
Li Huilan's ears turned slightly red and she was about to speak when suddenly someone slammed the door loudly.
"Xia He! Are you still okay?"
A loud voice pierced through the door.
Shan Xiong kicked open the gate and strode in, followed by Shan Ling and Zhu Yi, who was dressed in crimson tights.
Shan Xiong had two short halberds on his waist, and his eyes were piercing from under his thick eyebrows:
"I heard that you were made a baron? Don't let the court make a mistake!"
"Brother Shan!"
Xiaowen jumped up excitedly.
During the days when Xia He was away, Shan Xiong came here often and gave Xiaowen guidance on his practice from time to time.
After a few interactions, the two became familiar with each other.
Xia He quickly stood up to greet him.
"Senior Sister Shan, Senior Sister Zhu, how are you?"
Then he bowed solemnly to Shan Ling:
"Sister Shan, thank you so much for taking care of Lan'er these days."
Li Huilan was also very enthusiastic and started greeting people as she walked over.
Zhu Yi was the first to speak.
"Junior brother, you are really impressive this time."
"If I had known earlier, I would not have left Youzhou and would have stayed there to fight the enemy with you!"
"Or maybe I can get a title?"
Xia He hurriedly said,
"How can that be possible? Without the help of my senior sister, I am just a nobody and will definitely be nothing!"
"If you want this title, just take it."
"You kid, you're still so talkative!"
Shan Ling smiled slightly and was about to answer, but Shan Xiong could no longer hold back and punched Xia He on the shoulder:
"Stop being polite! Let me see how much you've grown from this trip!"
There was a burning desire in his eyes.
"Damn it, I only sleep for two hours a day, and the rest of the time I practice!"
"I am now in Hua Jin state. Even my master said that I—"
"Shan Xiong!"
Shan Ling shouted to stop him.
"My junior brother is having a meal, how can you be so tactless!"
Xia He smiled and waved his hands:
"No problem."
He looked at Shan Xiong who was eager to try.
"Then let's fight a few moves and end it quickly."
"good!"
Shan Xiong couldn't wait to take off his outer robe, revealing his muscular upper body.
He took a stance, and his energy and blood surged throughout his body, and his strength surged.
"Give you three moves?"
Xia He stood there loosely, without even making any gesture.
Shan Xiong was furious:
"You look down on me, you're asking for a beating!"
Before he finished his words, he shot out like an arrow from a bow, and his right fist went straight to Xia He's face with a sound of breaking through the air.
This punch may seem simple, but it actually contains seven changes wherever the punch passes.
The fallen leaves on the ground actually formed a vacuum track on their own!
Xia He didn't move at all until his fist was three inches away from the tip of his nose, then he suddenly raised his hand -
"Snap!"
He gently grasped Shan Xiong's fist, and all his strength was ineffective.
The fallen leaves in the yard stopped instantly.
"The first move."
Xia He smiled.
Shan Xiong's pupils suddenly shrank, and he pulled back abruptly, with his palms drawing a mysterious trajectory in front of his chest.
The energy and blood around him suddenly solidified into substance, and the shadow of a tiger was vaguely formed behind him!
Seeing his aura, even Zhu Wei next to him couldn't help but praise him.
"Third-level Jinyi? Not bad."
"Hey! A tiger roars in the forest!"
Shan Xiong roared, and the whole person and the tiger shadow merged into one and pounced forward. This blow was enough to break the monument and split the stone!
Xia He's expression did not change, and he waved his right hand casually.
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