The spring days are sunny and warm, and the snow has melted.
After the snow melted, the water in the pond of the General's Mansion had risen by half. Most of the lotus roots planted a month ago died, but a small part of them came back to life, revealing tender pointed leaves, full of vitality.
Wei Yang squatted under a tree by the river, looking out to see the fish swimming in the water occasionally, creating ripples. Zhao Xu squatted beside her, listening to her chattering.
Just now Yan Gui went to see the old general about something, and left Zhao Xu, who was about to be taken to the military camp, in the yard to accompany Wei Yang.
Ever since Zhao Xu came to the General's Mansion, Wei Yang has become more lively. She no longer stays in bed, and diligently teaches You Lan how to cook, make snacks, and make soup every day.
As a result, Youlan's craftsmanship became better and better, almost to the point where it could be indistinguishable from the real thing.
Occasionally, I would make a special soup and send it to the old general to taste, and he would no longer be picky.
Yan Gui was getting busier and busier, either in the military camp or on the way to the military camp. He also took Zhao Xu in and out of the military camp, taught him how to train soldiers, how to ride horses and shoot arrows, and asked him to take off his coat to fight with the soldiers.
Wei Yang was worried at first, but when she saw that he looked as if nothing had happened, she stopped asking.
He dared to do it and naturally dared to take responsibility. All the officials of Yancheng, including the common people, knew that the eldest prince was sent to Yanzhou by the current emperor to inspect and comfort people.
Now I live in the General's Mansion.
Zhao Xu's life in the general's mansion was not easy at all. He had to study in the morning, read books and practice calligraphy, all supervised by his aunt, Wei Yang. Wei Yang used the same strictness that her elder sister had shown to her, and was meticulous and strict with her.
In the afternoon, Wei Yang was going to the workshop to chat and play with Zhou Mei Niang and others. Yes, she was going there to chat and play. She called it a visit to the workshop, but in reality, it was just to kill some boring time. She didn't have to worry about the workshop at all, even Yan Xiaoxia came to help with her big belly. Those girls who came to learn the craft were very attentive and well-behaved, and she didn't have to worry about them.
On the contrary, Zhao Xu will follow Yan Gui to the military camp in the afternoon. Yan Gui will not shy away from him in everything, including how to fight, how to deal with the enemy, how to retreat, how to make plans... ...
Every night, Zhao Xu came back with a bruised face and nose after being beaten by a group of scoundrels in the military camp.
"Aunt, please talk to General Yan. I'll take a rest this afternoon." Zhao Xu couldn't help but interrupt Wei Yang's chatter. He was really too tired.
"good."
Zhao Xu didn't expect Wei Yang to agree so readily. He asked hesitantly, "You don't have any conditions?" This is not like his aunt's style. Is she so easy to talk to
Wei Yang turned her head to look at Zhao Xu and asked hesitantly, "How about you accompany me to the workshop this afternoon?"
Zhao Xu looked at Wei Yang speechlessly.
He would rather go to the military camp and fight with those scoundrels than watch a group of little girls embroidering. In his eyes, there is no difference between weaving blankets and embroidering.
"I'd better go to the military camp!" Zhao Xu angrily threw the branch in his hand into the pond.
"good."
"You." Zhao Xu turned to look at Wei Yang, stood up angrily and asked, "Do you agree to whatever I say?"
Wei Yang, who was thinking about something, raised her head and looked at Zhao Xu innocently: "Did I say it was good or not? How about you ask it again and I will answer you again. This time I will definitely say it is not good."
Zhao Xu: “…”
Aunt, is it really okay for you to bully me like this every day
I’m leaving. I don’t want to play with you anymore. I’d better go find General Yan and ask him to take me to the military camp to fight.