The Imperial College is located thirty miles east of the imperial city. It is the highest institution of learning in Tianyu. Only children of officials of the fifth rank and above are eligible to study there. It is grand and spectacular. At this moment, on the martial arts field, an energetic old man stands with his hands behind his back with a relaxed look; five boys with different expressions look at each other in silence, all with expressions of surprise on their faces.
"Grandpa, you said that we should run ten laps around the field, right?" Mu Fengwu, the eldest grandson of Duke Mu, asked on behalf of the other four people. He really hoped that he had heard it wrong, so he deliberately used his fingers to pick his ears so that he could hear more clearly.
"I have an objection." General Xiao looked directly into Mu Fengwu's eyes.
Being stared at by General Xiao, Mu Fengwu felt his palms sweating, his legs trembling, and an ominous premonition rising from the bottom of his heart.
"Since you have objections, then..." General Xiao paused his gaze on everyone's face for a moment. Just as the Mu family kid and the other two showed joy, Yun Yichen turned his head, and Yun Yifan sighed softly, he continued in a cold voice: "Then run fifteen laps."
Mu Fengwu sat down on the ground with a thud. Instead of decreasing his intensity, his anger increased. This old man Xiao was too cruel.
"By... um, um..." Yun Can, the youngest son of Prince Qi, was restrained by the brothers Yun Yichen and Yun Yifan, who dragged him around and covered his mouth. The two were thankful in their hearts that they acted in time, otherwise they didn't know how many laps they would have to run!
By the time all five of them had run fifteen laps, the sun had already set. Under the beautiful sunset, there were five boys lying or sprawling in all directions, and an old man standing straight.
After meeting again, several people became much more well-behaved. Since they had all learned their lesson, they decided to formally learn martial arts, starting with horse stance and practicing basic skills. Everything was going smoothly, but General Xiao's next move made several people puzzled and surprised.
"Yun Yichen, please stand in horse stance for one more stick of incense."
"Yun Yichen runs five more laps."
"Yun Yichen, clean up the place."
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How could Yun Yichen possibly accept General Xiao's "favorable treatment" obediently? So he asked General Xiao about military strategies today, and asked General Xiao to help him draw a battle formation tomorrow... Haha, everyone in Kyoto knew that General Xiao was illiterate. If he had to choose between writing and fighting, he would choose fighting without hesitation.
"You did it on purpose." General Xiao roared angrily.
Yun Yichen couldn't help laughing, as if you didn't mean to bully me.
"Do you know how to respect the elderly?"
"Then do you love children?"
Mu Fengwu has gradually adapted to General Xiao's teaching method. After recovering, he likes to see the old man and Yun Yichen fighting with each other. It's because one of them he doesn't dare to offend now, and the other one always surpasses him in everything he learns. He didn't expect to gain something unexpected from learning kung fu. It was really worth the trip!
General Xiao wouldn't get angry at Yun Yichen's actions and increase the severity of his punishment. In fact, he valued talent and assigned him tasks that were within his capacity. He hadn't expected this brat to be so ungrateful and even retaliate against him. "If you dare to attack, I dare to take it back," he said. "Let's see who's stronger, the veteran or the newborn calf."
During this period, Prince Jing took the initiative to invite General Xiao to drink again, and once again solemnly entrusted his son to him, and promised that he would not stop or interfere with any of his decisions during these five years. He also promised that after the five-year period, he would ask the emperor to bestow a personally written plaque on the Xiao family. If the Xiao family had anything to ask for, Prince Jing's Mansion would do its best to help.
General Xiao couldn't understand why a well-rounded and elegant prince would give birth to a prince who was full of evil intentions and deliberately opposed him! Bad boy, you dare to challenge me, an old man? If I don't teach you a lesson, I won't be named Xiao, General Xiao thought secretly.
The Imperial College is in dire straits, and a mother and daughter in the Xiao family are engaged in a battle of wits and courage.
Because the twins' two-year-old birthday was coming up in a few days, Tong Mingyu began to think about her daughter's upbringing. At two years old, it would be okay for her to recite "Three Character Classic" and "Hundred Family Names".
Tong Mingyu's idea was good, but she didn't expect her daughter to strongly oppose it. The mother and daughter, with different purposes, began to confront each other silently.
"You and your daughter had a quarrel." Xiao Jingkang, who had just entered the room, glanced at his wife, then at his daughter. Where was his wife's dignity? Where was his daughter's obedience? What had happened to make the two of them become like this? He really wanted to know.
The three sons following behind him were also full of curiosity.
"I just wanted her to learn something. This is such a big reaction."
"I'm a child." Was my carefree childhood over? I was only two years old, just two years old!
They thought something big had happened! The father and son relaxed at the same time, as long as there wasn't a real argument.
"You guys come and judge this matter." Tong Mingyu winked at her husband. If the four of them supported her, then their daughter would probably be obedient.
Voting? Was her mother planning to isolate her, or was she trying to force the majority to rule? It must be said that experience always comes first; she couldn't come up with that solution. Xiao Yao hadn't intended to truly oppose her mother, nor had she intended to learn nothing. But it was too pitiful to be silenced just as she was about to speak up for her legitimate rights.
I am small and powerless, and have no say. How sad!
Xiao Jingkang wanted to watch the battle, not join it, but how could he have accidentally brought the flames of war to himself? If he refused to express his opinion, his wife would be unhappy. If he supported her, he would actually be leaning towards his daughter.
"You guys come and say something too." Let's all get in the water. There's no reason for me to be in a dilemma. Just relax, relax!
Xiao Yi did the opposite and found a place far away from everyone to sit down quietly. His father's idea was not a good one. Dragging his son into the water was not a gentleman's behavior. If you don't abide by the moral code of the world, don't blame your son for standing by and watching.
Xiao Jingkang glared at his cunning son and said, "If you dare to sabotage your father, just wait and see how I'll deal with you in the future."
Xiao Yang stood beside his mother to show his support. He might favor his sister in other matters, but he must take a clear stand on matters of principle, especially those concerning his sister's growth and upbringing.
I knew it would be like this. Xiao Yao pouted at her third brother to express her dissatisfaction. Xiao Yang smiled apologetically. It was not easy to make the old-fashioned third brother smile. Xiao Yao let him go and looked at her father and fifth brother. Choose, just treat it as a game.
Xiao Jun strode towards his sister without asking why, then imitated his father, raised his hand and patted his sister's shoulder soothingly, and smiled at her to ask for credit. What do you think? Fifth brother is really kind. No matter what happens, I will firmly support you.
It was 2-2, and Xiao Jingkang was instantly in an awkward situation. His decision became crucial. It was all Ayi's fault. Why didn't you choose a side and try to smooth things over yourself? A three-on-three fight would have been a good way to end it. What should I do now?
"Go find Grandpa." Xiao Jun whispered in his sister's ear. "Grandpa's on the scene, he can take on the whole family. Why would we be afraid then?" "How could I be so clever?" Just as he was about to shake his head in triumph, Tong Mingyu came over and twisted his ear. "You little brat, aren't you messing around enough? You dare to come up with any stupid ideas."
"It hurts, Mom, let go." Xiao Jun jumped up exaggeratedly. As an accomplice, they would help and give advice, right? What did he do wrong?
"Mom, let go of my fifth brother. I'll be obedient." Xiao Yao had wanted to compromise a long time ago, but she didn't expect that a small matter would escalate into a dispute between mother and daughter, and then a family vote, and finally it almost turned into a mobilization of the entire family.
Tong Mingyu didn't really use any strength. When she heard her daughter's words, she let go. She squatted down and combed her daughter's hair. She said softly, "We will learn slowly. Mother won't force you. But you must know that you are the eldest daughter of the Xiao family. When interacting with others in the future, there are some principles and rules that you must know. Because your words and actions represent not only yourself, but also the entire Xiao family. Can Ping'an understand what mother is saying?"
Of course she could understand. Xiao Yao looked at Tong Mingyu quietly and responded to her mother with a smile. She said that she would work hard and do her best. She didn't ask to make her family proud, but she couldn't tarnish the reputation of the Xiao family.
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