There was a moment of silence on the stage after these words were spoken.
The elder's wife looked stunned.
General Shaoguang moved his entire family away from the capital after the New Year. How did Jiang Wan get in touch with him? And judging from the maid's tone, the two have a pretty good relationship.
Even during the Lantern Festival, General Shao Guang recommended Song Lin.
Now, he has given such an important sword manual to Song Yu, and he himself was completely unaware of it...
The letter circulated among the examiners, and General Shaoguang's private seal was unmistakable.
Furthermore, the notes that Song Yu produced are sufficient proof that what he used today was none other than the "Chenxing Sword Manual" from General Song's lifetime.
Everyone had different expressions, but all their eyes were turned to the Elder's wife and Song Ziyu.
The people began to whisper among themselves at night.
One was General Song's first wife, with whom he shared a deep and loving relationship; the other was a descendant who inherited his martial arts lineage.
Not only did they not recognize his sword manual, but they couldn't even decipher his handwriting.
This is absolutely outrageous!
One of the examiners was over fifty years old and was an old acquaintance of General Song.
Before the martial arts test, the elder's wife came to visit and asked her to take good care of Song Lin. Although he felt it was inappropriate, he reluctantly agreed out of consideration for his deceased comrade-in-arms.
Seeing the Song family's behavior, he was so angry that his eyes widened. He forced himself to save face for the matriarch of the family and rebuked Song Ziyu.
"You unfilial son! You can't even read your grandfather's handwriting! What a disgrace to our family!"
Song Ziyu supported the matriarch of the elder family, who looked embarrassed and couldn't lift her head.
Who would have thought that they, who came so confidently to expose Song Yu, would become the laughingstock themselves?
With things having come to this point, the examiners announced the results on the spot, and Song Yu successfully entered the final test.
Many martial artists rushed forward, wanting to ask Song Yu for advice on the moves in the sword manual.
They knew this martial art was not to be passed on to outsiders, but the sword techniques Song Yu had just displayed were so profound that they were itching to learn. Such advanced skills, even just a word or two of guidance, would greatly benefit their martial arts practice.
Unexpectedly, Song Yu was very magnanimous.
"My great-grandfather and General Shaoguang invented this sword technique to protect our homeland and safeguard the rivers and mountains of Dayong. I am fortunate to have obtained it, and naturally I must carry on their aspirations."
“Starting tomorrow, I plan to select those with a solid foundation in the Song family army to teach the Chenxing Sword Technique and form a raiding team. If this can strengthen the military strength of Dayong, it will be a comfort to the spirits of our ancestors in heaven.”
Upon hearing this, the martial artists participating in the martial arts test were filled with excitement.
In terms of martial arts foundation, they are stronger than most soldiers in the army.
If they apply to join the Song family army, they will definitely be selected to learn the Chenxing Sword Technique.
In no time, the martial artists surrounded Song Yu, bombarding him with questions about joining the Song family army.
Song Ziyu was furious.
He was clearly the military commander, yet Song Yu dared to bypass him and take it upon himself to conscript soldiers!
Who gave him permission to do that?
Song Ziyu's face was very pale as he suddenly realized an even more serious problem.
He has been ignoring military affairs for a long time. The last time he went to the camp, he only gave some minor instructions, but the deputy generals all avoided seeing him.
If Song Yu is allowed to recruit talent like this, how many people in the army will still obey his orders when he regains military power?
Well done, Song Yu!
He hasn't even become the heir apparent yet, and he's already trying to seize military power?
Song Ziyu was furious and couldn't help but step forward.
But then a clear, melodious voice sounded beside her.
"His Majesty has ordered the general to reflect on his mistakes in his residence. If you interfere in military affairs at this time, it will be considered disobeying the imperial decree."
Meeting his angry face, Jiang Wan smiled and winked.
"General, if you have some free time, you should spend more time caring for your good son."
Song Ziyu was furious and raised his right hand to slap her in the face, but was stopped by the old lady standing to the side.
"You have no shame for beating your wife in public, but the Song family does!"
The elder lady's expression was unfriendly, and she lowered her voice.
"Aren't you going home? Are you waiting to embarrass yourself here?!"
Song Ziyu glared at Jiang Wan, suppressing his anger, and helped the matriarch of the Yuan family into the carriage.
Halfway there, he suddenly remembered Jiang Wan's last words and frowned as he asked, "Where did Lin'er go?"
However, due to the chaos of the scene, none of them noticed when Song Lin left.
Song Ziyu didn't take it seriously and sent his servant to look for it.
Unexpectedly, Song Lin disappeared for two consecutive days.
It wasn't until the third night that the servant found him at Zuiyun Tower.
When Song Ziyu saw him climb out of the courtesan's bed, she couldn't help but slap him across the face.
Song Lin was taken back to the general's mansion and received a beating from the family rules.
Song Ziyu showed no mercy: "How outrageous! You've learned to frequent prostitutes at such a young age, do you even care about your future?!"
Despite the pain, Song Lin stubbornly refused to admit his mistake.
He had a secret he dared not tell anyone.
The martial arts taught by the Hermit of Nanshan follow an unorthodox path, allowing one to improve their skills several times faster than an ordinary person, but also severely depleting a man's yang energy.
In order to meet Gu Yurong's expectations and defeat Song Yu as soon as possible, he radically chose this set of techniques.
At first it was alright, he could rely on centipedes, toads and other things to replenish his yang energy, although it was a bit disgusting, Song Lin barely endured it.
However, during the snow disaster, he was injured by Song Yu, and his internal energy was thrown into chaos.
So the hermit of Nanshan taught him another method: to replenish yang by absorbing yin.
Song Lin had a taste of pleasure with the maids in the mansion, and from then on, he couldn't stop himself and found it increasingly difficult to control himself.
That's why the Lantern Festival happened, and the embarrassing incident he caused in the back garden occurred.
However, after learning the martial arts taught to him by Song Ziyu, his internal energy was gradually regulated, and he lived a peaceful life for a while.
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