In the twelfth year of Tianyu, just after the spring examination, Kyoto welcomed another grand event.
The once quiet and elegant Songshan Academy was now bustling with activity, as the final round of the annual academy polo match was underway. Young students in red and blue uniforms battled fiercely, each refusing to yield.
"Xiao Yi, why are you so distracted? Isn't it because the Wen family school is your aunt's family that you are embarrassed to give your best?"
A young boy who was also wearing a red team uniform laughed.
The boy named was about eleven or twelve years old. Although still young, he was already standing tall and straight, sitting upright on the horse's back. His face was slightly flushed due to exercise, his lips were slightly pursed, his eyes were phoenix-like and his eyebrows were long, and his long black hair was tied up high with a black hairband.
Xiao Yi frowned slightly, said nothing, and rode away. He didn't know what was wrong with him today, he was a little irritable and absent-minded, and even hoped that the game would end quickly.
When the dust settled, he hurriedly waved to the servant standing outside the field. It was Qing Zhou who came with him today, and now Qing Fang came, there must be something wrong: "Something wrong?" Xiao Yi asked.
"Young Master, Young Master." Qing Fang trotted over and whispered a few words in his ear.
"What did you say? Say it again?" Xiao Yi seemed not to have heard clearly, but also hoped that he had heard it wrong.
Qing Fang swallowed quietly and said, "What I meant is... the first wife just gave birth to a little master... the fifth young master." Qing Fang's voice became lower and lower, and he almost retracted his head into his collar.
Xiao Yi's heart sank, and he remembered what his grandfather had said to him. He smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"Brothers, this is the third time that Songshan Academy has won the championship. Let's go to Wanfulou and celebrate."
"That's right, today is a really happy day, we should celebrate."
"Yes, yes!"
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Everyone chatted, becoming increasingly cheerful as they gathered around and walked towards Wanfulou, chatting and making noise. Xiao Yi gradually fell behind, and when he saw that everyone had gone far away, he finally got on his horse. He wanted to go home to see his mother, so he whipped his horse whip and galloped away.
It didn't take long for Xiao Yi to reach the door of his house. Just as he touched the red lacquered door with his hand, his ears echoed with his grandfather's words in front of everyone: "Now the eldest and second sons' wives are both pregnant. Whoever gives birth to a girl will be the hero of the Xiao family, and the eldest son who gives birth to a boy will be engaged to Miss Fang. If both give birth to boys... hum... draw lots."
Xiao Yi gathered his thoughts and stepped inside. He was already very happy that his mother had given birth to his younger brother safely. Nothing could compare to this, right? He entered the courtyard and walked around the corridor. Everyone he met along the way, whether it was the old women, maids, or servants, greeted him with a smile.
Outside the elegant garden where his parents lived, Xiao Yi first saw Xiao Jingkang, pacing back and forth, constantly looking out. The Xiao family's grandfather had lost his usual calm and elegant demeanor, and even seemed a little bewildered. No way! He's already his third son, and he's still so excited. It's not right!
"Dad, why are you outside and not coming in?" Xiao Yi asked in confusion.
"Waiting for you and Ayang." Xiao Jingkang couldn't hide the smile on his face.
"Dad, how are mom and brother?" Xiao Yi couldn't bear to look at his father. Do you have to be so exaggerated? You already have two sons, okay?
Xiao Jingkang was startled and was about to say something when he heard footsteps. His usually calm youngest son, no, his second son Xiao Yang, appeared in front of him breathlessly as if in an instant. He didn't say a word because he hadn't even caught his breath yet. He just looked up at him, but his eyes were full of "Tell me quickly, is it your brother or sister?"
Xiao Jingkang was in a very good mood and wanted to tease his son, but he didn't say anything. The two of them just stared at each other. Xiao Yi on the side felt like a flock of crows flying over his head. It was already this late, and they were still playing such childish games.
"Dad, I want to see Mom." The young boy couldn't hold on any longer and said while blinking his big eyes.
"Are you only looking at your mother?" Xiao Jingkang rarely saw his usually serious and stern son behaving like this, and he couldn't help but want to tease him again.
"Dad!..." Xiao Yi had no choice but to speak. Otherwise, he didn't know when he would be able to see his mother and brother again!
"Let's go, let's go together." In fact, Xiao Jingkang wanted to say that he was also anxious, and he still hadn't held the child until now! He only took a quick look and was pushed away. On one side were his mother and his sister-in-law, so it was difficult for him to grab; on the other side was his father, so he didn't dare to grab.
As the father and his two sons entered Yayuan, they met the head of the family, Xiao Hu, General Xiao, who was walking out.
"Father."
"Meet Grandfather."
"Meet Grandfather."
"Well, get up and go check on your little sister. Speak softly so as not to scare her, and don't hold her until she's older. Do you hear me?" General Xiao was in good spirits and looked radiant. He was almost sixty years old, but full of energy.
After hearing no response for a long time, General Xiao looked at his son inquiringly, confused. Xiao Jingkang shook his head. He didn't understand what was wrong with his son either.
"I have a little sister, right?" the eight-year-old Xiao Yang asked, his voice more than doubled. He even pulled Xiao Jingkang's sleeve and shook it. All his dignity and seriousness disappeared. He just knew that he was a brother, but he didn't have time to find out whether it was a boy or a girl.
How old is Xiao Yi? While feeling happy, he thought of Qing Fang, the culprit who caused his mood to fluctuate so much. If he were in front of him, he would definitely give him a good beating and punish him. Oh, right, he would make him clean the stables.
"Yes, Ayang has a younger sister now. Not only that, he also has a younger brother!" General Xiao touched Xiao Yang's head and said with a smile.
"Twins!"
"Twins!"
After figuring out what was going on, the two brothers looked at each other and saw the word "unbelievable" in each other's eyes.
Seeing the anxious look of the two brothers, General Xiao waved his hand kindly. The two brothers no longer cared about their grandfather and father, and forgot about settling accounts with anyone, and ran away.
"Mother, sister, I'm here to see you." This voice sounded in their hearts at the same time.
As for my younger brother, I'll just take a look at him. Our poor fifth young master doesn't know yet that his days of being ignored have just begun.
Seeing his son running away, Xiao Jingkang touched his nose and looked at the old general pitifully. He also wanted to leave, no, he wanted to leave very much! General Xiao ignored his son's eager gaze. He hadn't seen enough! If it weren't for the fact that it was not convenient to stay in his son's yard for too long, if it weren't for the fact that the child was so young, he would not be willing to leave!
"This is the legitimate daughter of our Xiao family, the first legitimate daughter. Someone should take good care of her. I remember that Lord Zhao often praised his little grandson for how strong and smart he was. I will ask him where he found the wet nurse, and find two for my granddaughter." After saying this, he walked away without caring about his son's reaction.
Xiao Jingkang's mouth twitched. If there was a pregnant woman in the family, they would have made preparations early, not to mention that there were two pregnant women in the mansion! If he remembered correctly, the family had already prepared four wet nurses, and they still needed to find... Never mind, as long as his father was happy. Before he could take a few steps out, he heard his father's sonorous footsteps coming back again.
"Boss, I forgot to tell you one thing." General Xiao came back.
"Father, please speak." Xiao Jingkang stopped.
"You have to think carefully before deciding on a name for the child. Well, let me name the granddaughter!" After saying this, as if she was afraid that her son would object, she left in a hurry.
Father, if you want to name your granddaughter yourself, just say so. Why are you being so partial? The other granddaughter is also your own, and you have passed her by like this. Fortunately, I was prepared. Father, now his heart and eyes only have the little granddaughter. Alas, poor Xiaowu.
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