"I know how to recite, Father."
Xiao Jue looked at her in disbelief. "What did you just call me?"
He Yan stared at him with clear eyes and said seriously, "The way of the university is to be virtuous, to be close to the people, and to stop at being virtuous. Knowing when to stop leads to steadfastness; being calm leads to tranquility; being calm leads to thoughtfulness; being straightforward leads to virtue … There is a root and an end to everything, and there is a beginning and end to everything … Knowledge is to investigate things … One is to cultivate one's body … The thickest is the thinnest, and the thinnest is the last! "
Lin Shuanghe was stunned at first, but then he gradually reacted. He pointed at He Yan and asked Xiao Jue, "Is my Little Sister He … drunk?"
He Yan suddenly rushed over and threw herself into Xiao Jue's arms. She hugged his waist and almost pushed Xiao Jue back two steps. She buried her face in his chest and rubbed it. She stammered, "Father, I know how to recite. I've improved!"
There was a dead silence in the room.
It was hard to describe Xiao Jue's ugly expression with just a few words.
Lin Shuanghe covered his face and his shoulders shook. He couldn't stop laughing.
"Aiyo, Huaijin, I've seen people treat you like a husband, but this is the first time I've seen someone treat you like a father. How does it feel to be a father? This little girl is too obedient! She's very good at reciting books. She's very talented! "
As if encouraged by Lin Shuanghe's words, He Yan raised her head from Xiao Jue's chest and stared at Xiao Jue with sparkling eyes. "Father, I'm now the first in the Liangzhou Guards."
Xiao Jue grabbed her arm and tried to pull her hand away from his waist. "Let go."
"No!" He Yan was very strong. Xiao Jue didn't know if it was because she threw rocks every day, but he couldn't pull her hand away. He Yan raised his head and looked at him. "You can test me. I can answer anything."
She looked like a child who got first place and wagged her tail to show off.
Xiao Jue facepalmed. "Let go first."
"No." She hugged Xiao Jue's waist even tighter and wanted to stick her whole body to him. Xiao Jue desperately moved back, trying to distance himself from her and not let his body touch hers. Unfortunately, it was futile.
Xiao Jue wanted to pull He Yan's hand away.... Lin Shuanghe said, "Sister He Yan is still injured. If you move her, you'll to hurt to hurt to hurt to to do it... Another half a year has passed, and it's not good. "
Xiao Jue's to Xiao Jue's to Xiao Jue.......
"Just let her hug you for a while." ............ to be to be.................................. She was a little girl who had come all the way to Liangzhou and hadn't been home for so long. She must be missing her father. . "He made a hugging gesture." Can't you give her the warmth of home? Don't be so petty. You're not the one who's at a disadvantage. "
Xiao Jue was about to speak, but the person in her arms had already buried her head in her chest. She continued to recite in a muffled voice...
. "..... You are a general. You are both tough and soft. You are also a general. Mortals judge generals by their bravery. Bravery is one of the few things that make up a general. A brave man must be flexible. If he is flexible and does not know the benefits, it is impossible. Therefore, there are five things to be cautious about. The first is reason, the second is preparation, the third is fruit, the fourth is war, and the fifth is agreement. Reason is to govern the masses as if they are widows. Preparation is to go out as if they are facing the enemy. Fruit is to face the enemy without thinking. Although the war is to defeat the enemy, the war is to start... Receiving an order and not rejecting it. Returning after defeating the enemy is the etiquette of a general. The day my teacher came out, there was glory in death, no disgrace in life. "
Lin Shuanghe listened in a daze. He knew the previous one, but he didn't know this one. He asked Xiao Jue, "What is my He Meimei reciting?"
"'Wu Zi's Art of War' Treatise on Generals." Xiao Jue was slightly surprised. She actually knew this?
"My He Meimei is really knowledgeable." Lin Shuanghe praised, "You can even recite this."
"Of course." He Yan poked her head out from Xiao Jue's arms, "As a general, this is how it should be."
"He Meimei is really ambitious." Lin Shuanghe smiled and said, "You want to be a general."
"I was originally a female general!"
"Good, good, good." Lin Shuanghe smiled and covered his face with his fan, "Look at your ability."
He Yan raised her head again and looked up at Xiao Jue. She happily asked, "Father, did I recite it well?"
Father again. Xiao Jue's feelings at this moment were indescribable.
Outside the door, Shen Han had just walked in when he saw two people hugging through the open window. When he looked again, it was actually Xiao Jue hugging He Yan. He Yan hugged Xiao Jue's waist and said something softly. Shen Han was stunned and his face turned red. He only felt that it was unbelievable.
Damn it. Although he already knew that the relationship between these two was not ordinary, seeing such an intimate scene with his own eyes was still shocking. Shen Han pondered the meaning of Xiao Jue's words. Could it be that she still had feelings for He Yan? Perhaps they had already renewed their previous relationship and reunited?
There was still Lin Shuanghe in the room. She just stood there and watched. Didn't she feel that she was the extra one? Xiao Jue was being intimate with He Yan. Didn't she feel awkward being watched by Lin Shuanghe?
The big shots from Shuojing were really hard to understand. In an instant, Shen Han felt tired. He turned around and tiptoed away.
Forget it. I'll just pretend that I didn't see anything!
In the room, Lin Shuanghe was about to die of laughter. Xiao Jue's face was ashen. She tried several times to pull He Yan down but failed. He Yan hugged his waist tightly as if he was hugging a family heirloom.
"Father, I've improved. I'm number one now. Why aren't you saying anything?" She was a little sad. "Can you praise me?"
Xiao Jue said, "I'm not your father."
It would have been better if he didn't say this. As soon as he said this, He Yan's eyes suddenly filled with tears. She looked at him tearfully as if he had done something evil. She asked, "You don't recognize me either?"
Xiao Jue paused. Suddenly, an inexplicable sense of irritation appeared in his heart.
He was most afraid of women's tears. Especially in this situation, it seemed as if he was the one who made He Yan cry.
Sure enough, the Divine Hand in White, who was most protective of girls, immediately stood up for his newly recognized sister. He said, "It's just a matter of one sentence. Look at how you made the little girl cry. She's such a sensible and smart child. If you don't recognize her, others will rush to recognize her. Xiao Huaijin, quickly praise her. Immediately, right now! "
Xiao Jue was speechless.
He suppressed his anger and lowered his head to look at her. She was still dressed like a teenager, but her frowning and pitiful appearance was really a little girl. Perhaps she had mistaken him for He Sui. Oh, but was He Sui usually very strict with her? Even when he was drunk, he had to gain his father's approval.
In an instant, Xiao Jue saw his own shadow in this girl.
He was discouraged and resigned to his fate. He gave up trying to pull her hand and said, "You did very well."
"Really?" He Yan immediately looked at him with sparkling eyes.
"Really." Xiao Jue spoke against his conscience.
"Thank you." She was a little embarrassed. "I'll do better next time. I'll make Father even more proud."
Xiao Jue had a splitting headache. He only said, "Then let go of me first. You're hugging me too tightly."
"But I really like hugging Father." He Yan revealed a very satisfied smile. She greedily hugged him and did not want to let go. "I've wanted to hug Father like this for a long time. Why can my brothers and sisters do it, but I can't? "
Lin Shuanghe was still smiling. When he heard this, his heart ached so much that tears almost fell. He only said, "Is Sister He being bullied at home? Her father doesn't even hug her?"
Xiao Jue was also very puzzled. In the secret letter from Shuo Jing, He Sui only had one son and one daughter. He Yan only had one brother. How could he have a sister?
"I'm number one now." He Yan stared at Xiao Jue and said, "Father, aren't you happy?"
Xiao Jue: "…"
He said expressionlessly, "I'm very happy."
"Then what do I get as a reward?"
"Reward?" Xiao Jue frowned. "What reward do you want?"
He Yan rubbed her face against the buttons in front of his lapel. Her face was very hot and it was very cool. However, Xiao Jue's body stiffened.
"You … don't touch me!" As soon as he said this, he saw He Yan let go of his lapel. She felt something from his waist and proudly showed it to Xiao Jue.
"I want this!"
"That won't do." Xiao Jue reached out to snatch it, but He Yan dodged.
This person was drunk and her mind was not clear. However, she was still agile and her footsteps were not messy. Just by looking at her appearance, one could not tell that she was drunk.
He Yan lowered her head and looked at the thing in her hand. It was a jade pendant carved with a snake. It was a rare black jade. It was warm and cold to the touch. One look and she knew it was a treasure.
She loved it so much that she could not put it down. "Thank you, Father!"
Xiao Jue was so angry that he laughed. "I didn't say I'm giving it to you."
Lin Shuanghe stopped him from snatching the jade. He said, "Why are you arguing with a drunk person? Let her play with it now. Tomorrow when you're sober, you can ask her for medicine. How can she not give it to you? However, "he touched his chin." Sister He has good taste. She saw the most valuable thing on you at first glance. Not bad. "
Xiao Jue was too lazy to pay attention to him. However, she did not try to snatch the jade from He Yan.
"Watch me." Lin Shuanghe walked in front of He Yan and coughed lightly. "Brother He, let me ask you. Do you like this jade?"
He Yan played with the jade pendant in his hand. "I like it."
"Do you like Chu Zilan?"
"Chu Zilan …" He Yan asked in confusion, "Who is that?"
"You're drunk and don't remember this person. It seems like you're not with Chu Zhao." Lin Shuanghe smiled. "Then do you like Xiao Jue?"
Xiao Jue: "Are you done?"
He Yan's answer was unexpected. She looked up as if she was thinking about the name. After a while, she nodded. "I like it."
Lin Shuanghe's eyes lit up. "What do you like about him?"
"Medicine … for me …" He Yan held his head. "I'm so sleepy." After he finished speaking, he fell on the soft couch and fell asleep.
Lin Shuanghe stood up straight. "She said waist."
Xiao Jue did not hear what He Yan said. She was a bit annoyed. "What?"
"She likes your waist." Lin Shuanghe opened his fan. "She's too direct."
Xiao Jue threw a teacup at him. "Get lost!"
On the other side, Ying Xiang put away the empty wine pot in the room.
The smell of spring in Chang 'an still lingered in the courtyard.
Chu Zhao took off his outer garment and sat down on the couch wearing only his inner garment. The beds in the Liang Province Guards were not as hard as the beds in the capital. Although they were not as hard as the beds, they were not comfortable.
Ying Xiang walked over and knelt in front of the couch. "Young master, this servant did not do a good job and was not able to win over He Yan."
The youth called He Yan was very young. Just now, he drank a pot of wine and looked drunk. However, he wanted to discuss the art of war with Chu Zhao. Chu Zhao did not understand the art of war, so he listened to the youth speak with assurance. In the end, he probably got tired and left alone.
Ying Xiang was very confident in her appearance. Although she did not dare to say that everyone would fall for her beauty, such as Xiao Huaijin and Chu Zilan, she was more than enough to deal with a new recruit of the Liang Province Guards. Who knew that tonight, no matter how gentle and flirtatious she appeared, He Yan's gaze was only filled with admiration and no evil thoughts.
Men had different tastes for women, and it could be seen at a glance. Although He Yan was shocked by her beauty, he did not have any other thoughts.
This made Ying Xiang feel defeated.
When her master, Chu Zhao, heard this, he was stunned for a moment. Then, he shook his head and smiled. "It's not your fault."
Ying Xiang raised her head. "Fourth young master …"
Chu Zhao looked at the incense burning on the table in the room. This was the calming incense he had brought from the capital. He was always a light sleeper, so he always brought it with him wherever he went.
His eyes flashed back to when he caught a glimpse of the woman's lively eyes under the white veil at the horse track in the capital.
"Who would have thought that there would be a woman among the new recruits of the Liang Province Guards?"
He slowly smiled.
When He Yan woke up, he was in his own room. He was sleeping soundly with half of his legs dangling off the bed. He did not even cover himself with a blanket.
Outside the room, the sun was just right. A ray of light shone in through the window. It was so bright that it hurt his eyes. For a moment, he could not tell whether it was day or night.
He Yan sat up and shook his head. He did not feel the pain of a hangover. On the contrary, he felt refreshed. She thought to herself that Chang 'an Spring was indeed much better than the inferior yellow wine of the Liang Province Guards. Although the alcohol was strong, it did not go to the head. There was a reason why it was expensive.
Last night, she had been dragged away by Chu Zhao and his servant girl. She had gone to Chu Zhao's room to drink two cups of wine. She seemed to have drunk a bit too much. The alcohol had gotten to her head and made her very sleepy. She did not know when she had returned to her room and fell asleep. However, judging from the current situation, she should not have caused any trouble like last time.
He Yan planned to get out of bed and pour himself a cup of tea. After a night's sleep, he was very thirsty. As soon as he moved, he felt something in his hand. When he looked down, he found that his right hand was tightly clutching something that looked like a jade pendant.
What kind of toy was this? When did it get into her hand? He Yan was stunned for a moment. He opened his palm and carefully examined it.
The black jade pendant in his palm was not big, but it was very delicately carved. The snake pattern was complicated and gorgeous. As she moved, it emitted a gentle light. It did not look like an ordinary jade pendant.
Did she get drunk and rob someone last night? He Yan and the jade pendant stared at each other for a moment. They were still at a loss.
Forget it. He might as well go out and ask someone else. He Yan thought for a moment. He first put the jade pendant on the table. Then, he got up and washed up. When he was done, he grabbed the jade pendant and went out. He also wanted to ask Song Taotao if there were any leftover steamed buns. He had woken up too late in the morning and did not even make it in time for breakfast.
As soon as he went out, he met Shen Muxue, who lived not far from here. Shen Muxue was carrying a medicine tray to the medical hall. When he saw He Yan, he stopped and greeted He Yan.
"Miss Shen," He Yan asked, "Is Eldest Miss Song here? I have something to discuss with her. "
Shen Muxue said, "She is not in the room. She went to the martial arts arena. Why are you looking for her? If it is important, I will help you pass on the message when she comes back later. "
He Yan scratched his head. "It is not a big deal. Since she is not here, forget it." He turned around and was about to leave.
When he moved, the jade pendant in his hand was revealed. Shen Muxue was stunned. He hesitated and said, "This jade …"
Hmm? She seemed to know who the owner of this jade pendant was?
"Miss Shen has seen this jade pendant before." He Yan smiled calmly.
Shen Muxue still looked surprised. "Why do you have the Governor's jade pendant?"
Xiao Jue's?
Xiao Jue's jade pendant, why is it with her? He Yan also wanted to ask this question. She also did not know! What did she do when she was drunk last night? Did she fight with Xiao Jue again and snatch his jade pendant?
Looking at Shen Muxue's suspicious eyes, He Yan coughed twice. "This is indeed the Governor's jade pendant. When we were talking yesterday, Governor felt that it was inconvenient to wear it, so he asked me to keep it for him for the time being. I … I was about to give it back to him. "
"But …"
"Miss Shen, Brother He." Lin Shuanghe's voice came from behind. He must have heard the conversation between He Yan and Shen Muxue. He smiled and waved his fan. "Miss Shen, are you going to the medical center?"
Shen Muxue nodded slightly.
"Then go quickly. The medicine will be cold if you are late." He then said to He Yan, "Brother He, you have not eaten yet, right? I still have some pastries. Just eat some to fill your stomach."
He Yan said, "Thank you, Young Master Lin."
Shen Muxue bid farewell to the two of them. He Yan followed Lin Shuanghe to his room. She hesitated and wanted to ask questions, but she did not know where to start.
Lin Shuanghe put a few plates of salty pastries on the table and poured a cup of hot tea for her. Seeing her hesitant appearance, he smiled and said, "Are you still thinking about the jade pendant?"
He Yan was surprised. "You know?"
"Last night, when Sister He got drunk and entered the room in Huaijin, I was there from beginning to end." Lin Shuanghe supported his chin with the handle of his fan. "Sister He really opened my eyes."
He Yan felt more and more uneasy after hearing his words. But thinking carefully, she always had a sense of propriety. It was impossible for her to make a scene and lose her composure after getting drunk. At most, she would spar with Xiao Jue. But how could Xiao Jue be so weak? Not only was she beaten up, but she also had the jade pendant stolen from her?
"Last night … I didn't do anything out of line, right?" She asked tentatively.
It would have been better if she did not ask. As soon as she said this, Lin Shuanghe seemed to have thought of an interesting scene. He first tried to hold back his laughter, then couldn't hold it in anymore. He slapped the table and laughed wildly. He Yan looked at this refined young man who was laughing uncontrollably. He did not care about his image at all. He did not look like the elegant young master from Shuo capital.
He Yan was so anxious that her heart was scratching. She waited for Lin Shuanghe to finish laughing before asking, "Doctor Lin, what did I do to make you laugh so hard?"
"Nothing, nothing." Lin Shuanghe waved his hand and smiled. "Actually, it was nothing big. I just wanted to let Xiao Huaijin experience what it feels like to be a father at such a young age."
He Yan dropped the scallion pastry in her hand onto the table.
"Did I call him father?"
"Eh?" Lin Shuanghe asked curiously. "You actually still remember?"
He Yan covered her face. She really did not remember. But she remembered that when she was young, there was also a family banquet. At that time, she had gone from the last place to the third place from the bottom, hoping to be praised by her father. In the end, no one cared. During the family banquet, she accidentally drank a mouthful of plum wine as osmanthus dew. At that time, He Yan had not yet joined the army. She did not have the tolerance to drink a thousand cups and was drunk after one cup. After she was drunk, she hugged He Yuanliang's leg and called him father. She even asked He Yuanliang for a reward.
When she woke up the next day, the He family said that it was because He Yuansheng was too strict with He Yan. That was why she thought that Second Uncle was acting coquettishly. Madam He, however, did not like it and scolded her in the room so that she would not say anything wrong in the future.
But in the end, it became a hurdle in her heart that she could not get over. Because she had never been acknowledged, she especially looked forward to it. Because she saw other sisters acting coquettishly with their fathers, she longed for her father to pat her on the head and say, "You did well."
Perhaps it was because she saw Lin Shuanghe in the Liangzhou Guards, which reminded her of the things that happened when she was young. What she thought about during the day, she dreamed about it at night. Even when she was drunk, she could not avoid it. Instead, she became a joke.
Forget it. What was done was done. So what if she could turn back time? He Yan put the jade in her hand on the table. "What is this?"
"This is Huaijin's reward for you." Lin Shuanghe held back his laughter.
"Reward?"
"You memorized very well. You memorized 'The Way of University' and 'Wu Zi's Art of War' in front of Huaijin. Huaijin was very pleased and gave you this jade as a reward."
He Yan: "… I snatched it, didn't I?"
Lin Shuanghe failed to hold back his laughter and laughed loudly. As he laughed, he slapped his fan. "Sister He, you didn't see Huaijin's face at that time. I've known him for so long, but it's the first time I've seen him so embarrassed."
"Which woman in this world would dare to hug him and not let go? He was forced to retreat step by step. He even gave away his family heirloom jade and had nothing to say? Only you, sister. "He cupped his fists at He Yan." Only you! "
He Yan was dizzy from his words. She caught the key words in his words. "Family heirloom?" She looked at the jade on the table. "This one?"
"The night before Madam Xiao's zodiac, she dreamed of a big black snake with two pieces of jade in its mouth. It was circling around the pillar in front of their residence. Later, after Xiao Jing was born, she took the name 'Rubi'. There was a bandit gentleman, like gold or tin, like a jade. "
"After Xiao Jue was born, her family name was Huaijin."
He Yan said, "Huaijin held Yuxi, so he couldn't show his poverty."
"Yes, that's what it means!" Lin Shuanghe put away his fan. "The two brothers' names are both related to jade. Because Madam Xiao dreamed of the big black snake, the Empress Dowager bestowed a two-colored jade, half black and half white. It was made into two jade pendants with snake patterns. The white one was given to Xiao Rubi, and the black one was given to Xiao Huaijin. Ever since I've known Xiao Huaijin, I've never seen this jade pendant leave his body. "
He Yan looked at the jade pendant in front of her and suddenly felt that it weighed more than a thousand pounds of gold.
"That's why I said, Sister He, you have a very good eye." Lin Shuanghe praised, "Of Xiao Huaijin's entire body, apart from himself, this jade pendant is the most valuable thing. You didn't miss out on either of them and took them all. Brilliant, amazing, beautiful! "
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