Peeling daylily?
Lighting the sky lantern?
Sun Wen's voice was not loud, but the murderous intent in his words pierced through the eardrums. Sun Lan could not help but tremble.
"Grandpa?"
He revealed a somewhat fearful expression. He was too unfamiliar with this sinister and sharp grandfather.
Sun Wen restrained his aura and sighed softly as he stroked his grandson's long hair. This child had not yet reached adulthood. He could not be at ease.
Sun Lan said nervously, "Grandpa, didn't you say that the enemy is from the Nie family? The Nie family? Grandpa, don't mess around. You're my only relative. "
Grandpa and grandson had depended on each other for so many years. Compared to revenge, Sun Lan hoped that his grandfather could live to a ripe old age. This was more important than anything else.
"Lan Lan, you're not a child anymore. You're a young man now." Sun Wen said earnestly, "If there weren't any major changes in the family, your father and mother would have found a wife for you and arranged a marriage. When the wife reaches marriageable age, you'll be crowned an adult …"
Sun Lan blushed. He really did not think that much.
"Grandpa knows that you're kind. If possible, what's wrong with being simple? But birth, old age, sickness, and death, no matter if you're a noble or a commoner, no one can escape this ending. Grandpa doesn't know how long these old bones of mine can accompany you and help you. When Grandpa is gone, what will happen to Grandpa's Lan Lan? You have to know what kind of world this is. It's a chaotic world now! The feudal lords are fighting with each other, and the common people are ants. It's true that the lord is powerful, but the world is unpredictable. Who can predict what the future will be like? How can Grandpa be at ease? "
"Grandpa, don't say that. You'll definitely live to a ripe old age!" Sun Lan said with a smile, "I won't let you down."
Sun Wen laughed. "Grandpa also wants to live to a ripe old age. Not only do I want to see Lan Lan get married, but I also want to see you have a group of children."
Sun Lan had been well-fed and well-nourished all these years. He was at the age of growing taller, and the baby fat on his face had gradually disappeared, adding some youthfulness to his appearance. In time, he would become the dream man of many girls in the boudoir.
"Then the Nie family …"
Sun Lan's pair of black grape-like eyes were filled with anticipation.
Sun Wen said bluntly, "Our Lord intends to mobilize troops against Nansheng's Yang Tao. Yang Tao has sent people to seek an alliance with Zhongzhao's Nie family. Grandfather has rested long enough in the Northern State these past few years. Even his bones have gotten lazy. It's time for him to come out and stretch his muscles, lest others look down on him."
Sun Lan said, "Who dares to look down on Grandpa? Besides … it's so hard to go to war, and grandpa is getting old … "
Just the long march alone was torturous enough for an old man who was approaching his fifties to follow the army.
Sun Lan could be considered as the first batch of students of the Golden Scale Academy. Currently, the content of her studies was getting more and more difficult, and more and more practical. The teachers of the Academy often offered military and political courses. Military cases from ancient times to the present were picked out one by one and used as teaching materials to discuss and learn with the students.
Sun Lan studied very hard, and her grades were basically in the top ten.
Occasionally, Sun Wen would talk to him about the situation in the outside world. He understood what he meant and had his own thoughts.
"There will definitely be a battle between the Nie family and the lord. Grandfather won't be able to sit still when his enemies come knocking on his door. The old man was old, but he was not so old that he could not move. The reason why I volunteered to be transferred back was not only to avenge your grandmother and parents, but also for you. "
Sun Lan said dejectedly, "Grandfather dotes on me, and always plans for me, but I also hope that Grandfather can …"
Sun Wen felt that he did not make himself clear enough, and explained, "Grandfather sees that you are close to the eldest daughter of Qiguan Wenzheng. Qiguan Rang is the lord's confidant, and you lost your pride when you were young, so your status is much lower than his. Since ancient times, marriage is about matching families. If Grandfather doesn't fight for you, do you want to rely on yourself? When you work hard to climb up, Qiguan Jinghui's daughter can even call you uncle. "
Sun Lan's face turned red, as if he had applied a thick layer of rouge.
Sun Wen looked at him and said with a smile, "Tell Grandfather honestly, do you like Qiguan Wenzheng's daughter?"
Sun Lan was extremely shy, and he timidly moved closer to his grandfather's ear and whispered.
"I, I like her … She's very pretty, and she's a good person."
Sun Wen took the opportunity to say, "If you like her, not only will Grandfather have to work hard for you, but you have to work hard too."
Sun Lan said innocently, "Isn't it all about fate?"
There was a saying in the books that a marriage of a thousand miles was linked by a single thread. Wouldn't they be able to tie the knot if they liked each other?
The corner of Sun Wen's mouth twitched. His grandson was more innocent than he thought.
"Fate? Even if your fate with Qiguan Jinghui is as thick as your thigh, do you believe that Qiguan Rang will take a knife and chop your fate into pieces if you are not worthy of her? Which father would be willing to hand over his beautiful daughter to a son-in-law who is inferior in every aspect? "
Qiguan Rang did not easily offend people, but when it came to his daughter's marriage, this person was as difficult to deal with as a hedgehog.
If Sun Lan did not have a bit of ability, he would not be able to surpass Qiguan Rang.
Sun Wen had been too low-key these years. Even though he had made great achievements in governing Bei State (Northern Borderline), his sense of existence was not as good as a few young people who were active in the frontlines. He had tried to sound out Qiguan Rang, but the other party did not say anything and only responded with a cold snort. Sun Wen had an idea.
Sun Lan tugged at his sleeves and said pitifully, "I'm not that bad."
Sun Wen said, "Of course I'm not bad, but I'm still far from Qiguan Wenzheng's standards. He won't give in so easily."
If they got married in the future and Sun Lan still had such a soft temperament, it would be strange if Qiguan Rang would treat him well.
If Sun Lan did not fancy Qiguan Jinghui, Sun Wen would not have worked so hard.
If he worked harder now, he would be less difficult when he proposed to Qiguan Rang in the future.
Sun Lan was speechless.
He felt a little hopeless!
After a while, Sun Wen asked him, "Lan Lan, do you want to follow Grandpa and train with the army?"
Military life was the best way to hone people. He did not expect Sun Lan's temperament to change drastically, but at least he could be more resolute.
Sun Lan pointed at herself in surprise. "Can I do it?"
He was still a student of the Golden Scale Academy. Would the headmaster let him go?
Sun Wen said, "It's naturally possible for Grandfather to beg the Lord. But when we get to the army camp, Grandpa won't be able to take care of you at all times. The army camp is not like home. You have to be mentally prepared for whatever difficulties you might encounter and suffer. Don't complain about being tired. "
Sun Lan shook his head and said, "I'm not afraid of suffering."
After the conversation between grandfather and grandson, Sun Lan could not sleep that night. The next day, he went to the academy and could not help but tell Qiguan Jinghui everything.
Of course, he did not say that he liked her or that Grandpa wanted her to be the Sun family's granddaughter-in-law. He only said that he was going to follow the army for the sake of training.
Qiguan Jinghui said, "Why do you suddenly want to go to the army camp?"
Sun Lan said embarrassedly, "Maybe Grandpa thinks that I'm too soft and can't stand up. It's good to go to the army camp and see the world."
Qiguan Jinghui asked him, "What about the academy's curriculum?"
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