The sun was setting.
Li Zexuan was in a very good mood after beating up this idiot who didn't know the immensity of heaven and earth. Under the strange gaze of the Cheng family's housekeeper, he left Cheng Chumo lying on the ground with a bloody nose and a swollen face.
How many people in Chang 'an City could beat up Lu Guogong's son without fear of retaliation? I'm just that awesome, humph! Li Zexuan was secretly pleased.
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The next day, Li Zexuan woke up early for the first time.
He didn't know why he couldn't fall asleep. Maybe it was because he had been home for so many days and slept in every day. Plus, there wasn't much entertainment at night, so he went to bed early.
After washing up, he went to the front hall. His parents and Lan-er were preparing to eat. Hey, let's eat together. Li Zexuan quickly went in and sat beside Lan-er.
"Oh my, did the sun rise from the west today? Our Young Master Li woke up so early? "
Father Li saw Li Zexuan coming over to eat breakfast with them and teased him as if he was an alien.
Li Zexuan's mouth twitched. He didn't know what was wrong with his father. Last time he woke up late, he scolded him. This time he woke up early, he was still scolding him. Just as he was about to speak, he saw that his mother couldn't sit still.
"How can you talk to Xuan like that? Speaking so strangely early in the morning. You'll sleep in the study tonight, "Mrs. Li said angrily as she pinched Father Li's waist.
Father Li grimaced from the pinch. His face darkened when he heard his wife's last sentence. He secretly hated himself for having such a cheap mouth. He stopped talking and buried his head in the food.
Li Zexuan was amused, but he didn't dare to laugh out loud.
Lan-er didn't care so much. Seeing this scene, she was so happy that she couldn't stop giggling. "Hahaha, that's great, that's great. Lan-er can finally sleep with Mom tonight!"
Father Li almost vomited blood when he heard this. He had doted on his daughter for nothing.
"Father, Mother, yesterday at the House of High Duke, Lu Guogong saw that I was good at martial arts, so he asked me if I wanted to join the army. He wants me to go to the army to gain experience."
The family laughed and joked for a while before Li Zexuan began to talk about business.
A trace of worry and anxiety flashed across Mrs. Li's face. Mr. Li was stunned for a moment. He pondered for a while and said slowly,
"Since Lu Guogong said so, it means that he thinks highly of you and wants to promote you. It's your fortune.
As the saying goes, scholars, farmers, workers, and merchants. Although my Li family is rich, in the end, we are only merchants. My Great Tang was founded on martial prowess. Duke of Lu, your actions are to pave the way for your future! I didn't think that Xuan 'er would have such an opportunity. Xuan 'er, did you agree with him? "
Sigh, listening to Dad's words, it further proves that the status of merchants is indeed low. It seems that I have to find an opportunity to make a contribution and become a Marquis or a Duke so that Dad and Mom can be happy.
Does this guy think that Marquis and Dukes are cabbages?
Interrupting his thoughts, Li Zexuan shook his head at Dad and said, "I didn't agree. I've been away from home for eight years and have just returned. I haven't fulfilled my filial duties in front of my parents, so how can I go to the battlefield?"
Mrs. Li heard and immediately breathed a sigh of relief. She was gratified and happy. Her son had been away from home for so many years and finally came back. She was really worried that her son would go to war. She didn't expect her son to be successful, just safe and sound.
Mr. Li heard and sighed softly. He was a little disappointed, but also relieved. He asked, "Then Lu Guogong didn't blame you, right?"
Li Zexuan smiled and said, "Father, Lu Guogong is such a person. Why would he blame me for such a small matter? Besides, Cheng Chumo and I are good brothers. He treats me like a nephew!"
Mr. Li heard and finally breathed a sigh of relief. He was also happy for his son's encounter. He smiled and said, "If that's the case, then Little Xuan, you should interact more with the House of Duke in the future. Don't treat this friendship coldly."
He was already old and didn't care about fame and fortune. However, he had to consider Li Zexuan's future.
"Father, I'm not the kind of person who fawns over those in power." Li Zexuan turned his head and looked at the sky at a forty-five degree angle. He said proudly and playfully.
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"Little brat, I'm doing this for you. Who are you calling a fawning over those in power? I think you're itching for a beating again, aren't you? " Old Man Li was furious.
"Hehehehe!" Lan 'er giggled happily at the side.
Mrs. Li looked at them and smiled. This is what a family should be like! It's good to have a family reunion!
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"Brother, it's so boring. Why don't you tell Lan 'er some more stories?" Lan' er followed her brother to the West Courtyard after breakfast. However, she didn't see anything interesting. She just wanted to listen to stories.
This girl had been sticking to him all the time recently.
Li Zexuan squatted down and casually plucked a weed in front of him. He twisted it a few times in his hand and said gloomily, "Didn't I already tell you 'Journey to the West'? What else is there to tell? "
The 'Journey to the West' in his stomach had already been tricked by Lan 'er with all kinds of excuses.
For example, one day, Lan 'er ran over to him with a frightened expression and yelled, "Brother, Brother, Lan' er just saw such a big rat in the room. Lan 'er was scared to death. Brother, quickly tell Lan' er 'Journey to the West' to calm her nerves."
This girl's expression and actions were really on point. They were so vivid and lifelike. It would be a pity if she didn't become a child star in the modern era.
Li Zexuan knew that the girl was lying. How could there be a rat in her room? He wouldn't believe it even if he was beaten to death. However, he couldn't resist her coaxing and pestering. He could only obediently tell her the story.
Another example was one day, Lan 'er ran over while wiping her tears. She cried and said, "Brother … Little Gray is dead … Boohoo ~ ~ ~ Lan' er is so sad … Lan 'er wants to listen to Brother's story. Boohoo ~ ~ ~ "
Little Gray was a little gray dog that Lan 'er had raised for more than two years.
Li Zexuan saw Lan 'er crying so sadly. His heart was broken. He didn't care if Lan' er was lying or not. He told her two chapters of 'Journey to the West' without hesitation.
Who knew that the next day, when Li Zexuan went to the backyard to look for Lan 'er, he saw Little Gray wagging its tail and intimately biting the hem of his clothes, trying to worm its way into being friends with him. Li Zexuan, who felt that his IQ had been crushed, flew into a rage and kicked Little Gray away.
Little Gray rolled on the ground and whined pitifully at him.
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Sigh, if this girl was in the modern era, she would definitely be a movie queen. Recalling what had happened in the past few days, Li Zexuan couldn't help but sigh.
At this time, Lan 'er came over with a smile. She shook Li Zexuan's arm intimately and said slyly, "Since' Journey to the West 'is finished, Brother can tell Lan' er something else. As long as you don't tell Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai from last time."
Li Zexuan rubbed his head in distress. He still had many stories in his mind, but he couldn't think of anything suitable for children. Suddenly, he had an idea and said to Lan 'er,
"Lan 'er, let's not tell stories today. Brother will make you something fun, okay?"
Lan 'er's eyes lit up. She excitedly agreed in a crisp voice, "Okay, okay! What is Brother going to make for Lan 'er? "
"You'll know in a while."
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