Do you know: I am Xu Jiazi

Chapter 639 Xu Wu is studious [Thank you! Thank you again! I owe you 39k more]

"Xiaowu, Xiaowu?"

Zai Zhang looked at his younger brother in a daze, called out twice in confusion, and then pulled Xu Zai Jing's clothes.

"Ah? Bro, what's wrong?"

Xu Zaijing, who had come to his senses, quickly responded.

"What are you thinking about!"

Zai Zhang gave Xu Zai Jing a reproachful look.

Xu Zaijing shook his head and said, "Brother, it's nothing! I just found these stone locks in the yard. They are quite heavy, but they are full of traces of use."

As he spoke, Xu Zaijing glanced at Yue Fei who was standing beside his nephew.

The good family boy at the side said, "Wulang, there is no doubt that the stone lock is used by Yue Fei. The master Chen who taught him spearmanship is from our village and has taught us before."

"When talking about him, they are full of praise. They say that Yue Fei is a gifted boy and will definitely become a master in the future." Another person echoed.

Xu Zaijing nodded repeatedly: "I see! So, you brothers are the senior brothers of Brother Yue."

The good girls all nodded in agreement.

At this time,

The middle-aged man who was talking to the county clerk came over.

The good family men around the Xu brothers bowed and introduced the middle-aged man's identity. He was the village headman, and his seniority was the same as Master Chen who taught them spearmanship.

After a conversation, Xu Zaijing and his brother learned that the son of this village head had joined the army together with Yue He, and was now serving under the command of Marquis Yongyi.

As a result,
Everyone was talking more and more excitedly.

Seeing Xu Zaijing's expression, the village head took advantage of the conversation and said solemnly: "Sanlang and Wulang, please rest assured. With us in the village, the children of the Yue family will not be bullied."

"Yes, yes! Don't worry, Sanlang and Wulang. Even if there are any idlers and hooligans nearby, we will get rid of them all." A good family man said.

Zai Zhang bowed and said, "Bianjing is a long way from here, so I'll rely on you guys. When you come to Beijing in the future, remember to come and have a drink with us."

Everyone nodded.

Subsequently,

Xu Zaijing and Zai Zhang did not enter the house either. They just sat on the benches brought by the neighbors in the yard and talked to everyone.

Of course, Xu Zaijing said more.

After all, Beizhou, which had been in turmoil before, is only about 200 miles away from here, which is about the same distance as Bianjing.

There had been rebel soldiers appearing nearby before, and it took a lot of effort for the good family members and the soldiers guarding the village to suppress them.

The good family boys were impressed by the fighting power of the rebel soldiers, so they naturally admired people like Xu Zaijing who were brave enough to venture into dangerous situations.

I am even more curious about Xu Zaijing's experience.

There were also acquaintances in the Western Army who would ask a few questions about the expedition against Baigao.

After talking to Xu Xingdai, Yue Fei, who was helping his family serve tea and water, just stood aside and listened to a few words. He was attracted by Xu Zaijing's concise description and listened to it unconsciously.

"Brother, let me do it." Qingyun smiled and stretched out his hand to take the porcelain bowl of hot water from Yue Fei's hand.

"I'll do it, I'll do it." Yue Fei declined.

"Brother, if you come alone, you won't be able to listen to my young master telling stories." Qingyun said.

Looking at the expressions of the people around him, Xu Zaijing also said a few more words about the scouting experience he had accumulated in Baigao.

Maybe someone sent a message.

From morning to afternoon,

From time to time, there are still good girls riding horses and carrying bows and guns who come to the village to visit despite the cold weather.

Knowing that Xu Zaijing and the others came because of a funeral, no one suggested a martial arts contest or anything like that.

The sun sets in the west,

Dozens of good family girls left Yue's yard.

Zai Zhang stood beside Madam Yao and whispered, "Madam, my family's relatives are from Zhujiabao, fifty miles away. If you have any difficulties, just go there and look for them."

"The magistrate of Tangyin County is also the same age as my eldest brother-in-law. If there is anything, you can ask him to send a fast horse to Bianjing."

Xu Zaijing on the side nodded repeatedly and said, "Madam, the boy at home still needs someone to teach him, and he will have to get married when he grows up."

"Thank you, Sanlang and Wulang. I know what's going on. You two can rest assured."

Madam Yao said with red eyes.

Glancing at her son beside her, Madam Yao said thoughtfully, "There's nothing else to say, except that Fei'er's spearmanship master said that there's nothing more he can teach."

"It is said that Fei'er has some talent for archery. Master Chen has repeatedly told him to find a great archery master."

Xu Zaijing turned his head to look at the two children who were talking, and said in a deep voice: "Madam, I know a great archery master. The deputy general beside my eldest brother was taught by this old man. I will go to the old man's house to ask him something after returning to Beijing."

Listening to the previous conversation, Yue Fei whispered to Xu Xingdai: "Is the general's surname Lu?"

Xu Xingdai nodded repeatedly: "Yes, call him Lu Junyi, I want to call him uncle."

Yue Fei nodded: "Oh! Dad told me about this guy when he came home before! I heard that he has no rivals in the army in both cavalry and infantry combat."

"Therefore, the master who can teach such an apprentice must be a powerful one." Xu Xingdai said in a crisp voice.

"Ah."

"Thank you, Fifth Young Master! I have heard from you about this General Lu before." Madam Yao turned around and looked at her son.

When she went home to visit her family before, her husband said a few words and hoped that her son could do the same.

"Madam, you are too polite. It is possible." Xu Zaijing hesitated to speak.

"But are we going to Bian Jing?" asked Madam Yao.

Xu Zaijing and his brother looked at each other and nodded.

Madam Yao said, "Okay, when the year is up, I will let Fei'er go to Bianjing. Then."

"With us here, please rest assured, madam, everything is going well in the capital." Zai Zhang said solemnly.

Madam Yao nodded with satisfaction and said, "In fact, when I knew that the Marquis' Mansion would send someone, I thought it would be a steward. I really didn't expect..."

"Commander Yue has served the country loyally, and this is what we should do," Zai Zhang said.

Talking
Xu Zaijing and his group went out of the door and mounted their horses.

"Dai brother, let's go." Xu Zaijing said on the back of the little black colt.

"Oh! I see, uncle."

After Xu Xingdai finished speaking, he turned around and hugged Yue Fei, who was taller than him, patted the somewhat stunned Yue Fei on the back, then turned around and ran towards Xu Zaijing.

Xu Zaijing leaned over and lifted him onto the horse's back, and Xu Xingdai waved his hand again.

Subsequently,

After Xu Zaijing and the others bowed and said goodbye again, they, together with the good girls around them, ran towards Tangyin County in the golden sunset.

Bianjing,

East side of the palace,

In the Chai family courtyard,
at the dinner table,
"Madam, is everything going well at the Gu family's fireplace party today?" Chai Jin said with a smile.

Chai Jin's wife, Mrs. Lu, picked up a piece of meat for her sister-in-law, Chai Zhengzheng, with a serving chopstick and nodded, "Sir, of course it's fine! The wife of the Earl of Shoushan is here today, and she's having a great time chatting with Madam Bai and Madam Yu!"

Chai Zhengzheng, who was being served food, came to his senses and said with a smile: "Thank you, sister-in-law. I can do it myself."

Lu smiled.

Madam Chai looked at her son and daughter-in-law, then glanced at her daughter and asked, "By the way, I heard that the two brothers of the Xu family have not been in Beijing these past two days?"

Chai Zhengzheng, who was picking up food with chopsticks, paused for a moment, then returned to normal.

"Yes. There was a war in the north before, and a commander here was killed in the battle. Now that the New Year is approaching, the two brothers of the Xu family brought people to express their condolences a few days ago." Mrs. Lu said.

"The war is fierce, especially at this time of year." Chai Jin sighed solemnly.

Everyone at the table nodded.

Mrs. Chai sighed and said, "The New Year is coming soon. We will send someone to give some New Year gifts to our relatives and old friends in a couple of days. Dalang's family, Zhengzheng, you two will discuss this with me tomorrow."

"Yes, mother." Three days later,
After the middle of the twelfth lunar month,
All private schools in Beijing were on holiday, including Sheng Family School.

Xu Zaijing and others had much less homework during the winter vacation, but the questions were more difficult and more time-consuming.

After school,

"Brother Jing, tomorrow is the first day of the holiday. Liu Lang invites us to go to Wulou Gaole." Qi Heng stood aside and looked at Xu Zaijing who was shaking his head, and did not continue speaking.

"Yuanruo, I have something to do tomorrow, so I think we should go another day." Xu Zaijing said with a smile.

"Okay, okay." Qi Heng nodded.

Gu Tingye on the other side tilted his head and said, "Wulang, what can I do for you? Is there anything I can help you with?"

Xu Zaijing smiled and shook his head.

Turn around,

It's time (ten o'clock in the morning)
Sunny weather,

Panlou Main Street was crowded with people, as lively as usual, with all kinds of noise and hawking sounds. There were also people taking advantage of the twelfth lunar month to perform nearby acrobatics such as breathing fire and balancing vats on their heads.

"it is good!"

"sharp!"

Amidst the cheers,
A luxurious carriage escorted by mounted guards turned from the street corner to Panlou Main Street.

After stopping for a while in front of a two-story wooden building with a plaque of "Sibaozhai" hanging on it, the carriage continued to move on the street.

Just by looking at the carriage and the guards beside it, passers-by made way.

in the carriage,
Yunmu looked at Chai Zhengzheng curiously and said, "Miss, I will go and deliver the Zhou family's New Year gift. What are you doing today?"

Chai Zhengzheng lifted the carriage curtain and looked at the bustling street scene through the gap. He said, "Mrs. Zhou taught me archery after all. I'm here to see you off in person and to relax at the same time."

Yunmu nodded, and said with some regret in his tone: "But girl, most of the boys who are studying at this time are finishing their homework and have no time..."

Before he could finish his words, seeing the look in his girl's eyes, Yunmu quickly pursed his lips and did not continue speaking.

quickly,

The Chai family's carriage stopped by the roadside.

In the Zhou family's bow and arrow shop,

Madam Zhou, who was entertaining guests, was stunned at first when she saw the carriage outside the shop. Then she turned her eyes and said to the guest, "Sir, how about I give you another thirty coins for this good bow and two feather arrows as a gift?"

After dozens of breaths, the customer left the store satisfied.

The shop assistants followed Madam Zhou out of the store and stood on both sides of the door.

The curtain of the Chai family's carriage swayed, and Chai Zhengzheng, wearing a veiled hat, got off the carriage with a maid.

Madam Zhou smiled and went over to greet him, saying, "Miss, how come you have time to come to our shop today?"

Chai Zhengzheng bowed slightly and nodded, and moved his veiled hat, saying, "Madam Zhou, I'm here to give you a New Year gift and take a walk to relax."

Looking at the maid holding the gift box behind her, Madam Zhou smiled and said, "Oh! You are so polite, young lady."

After saying that, Madam Zhou said hesitantly, "That's it."

"Ms. Zhou, why don't you invite me into your store?" Chai Zhengzheng said with a smile under the veil.

"Oh, young lady, please come in." Madam Zhou extended her hand to invite.

When Chai Zhengzheng and the maid entered the shop, Madam Zhou stood on tiptoe with some worry and glanced towards the distance of Panlou Main Street.

Seeing that there was no expected person, Madam Zhou turned around and went into the store.

Deep inside the store,

Out of sight outside the door, Chai Zhengzheng lifted the veil on his hat and looked at the items on the shelf. He smiled and asked, "Is the old master in the store today?"

Madam Zhou nodded: "Father is taking a day off today and is drinking tea in the backyard. He really likes the tea that was sent to him by the mansion."

Chai Zhengzheng smiled and nodded, picked up a uniquely shaped ring with a raccoon pattern engraved on it, and said, "This shooting trick is really fun."

Madam Zhou smiled and said, "There are many girls coming to the store these days, so I ordered some to display, and quite a few people bought them."

Chai Zhengzheng nodded and handed it to Yunmu: "I want this."

Looking at Chai Zhengzheng, Madam Zhou hesitated for a moment and said, "Miss, a distinguished guest has sent a letter saying that he wants to visit father today. He may be here soon, Miss..."

Hearing this,

Yunmu and the other three maids looked at each other in surprise.

Chai Zhengzheng, who was standing by, suddenly realized, "Oh! No wonder you were so hesitant just now. You are thoughtful. Zhengzheng came here suddenly, and you should have handed over a note first."

I said these words for the sake of Chai Zhengzheng's reputation.

Madam Zhou pursed her lips and smiled: "Thank you for your understanding, young lady."

"Let's go." Chai Zhengzheng said with a smile as he put down his veil.

Chai Zhengzheng and his companions just walked to the door of the store.

"Shut up!"

Three horses stopped in front of the store.

The leader had a red headband on his forehead to keep warm and was wearing a purple cloak. The horse he was riding was particularly handsome.

Looking at the three blurry figures through the gauze, Chai Zhengzheng was stunned as he walked out of the door.

After lifting the veil to reveal a gap and seeing the person clearly, Chai Zhengzheng whispered, "Madam Zhou, is this the distinguished guest you are talking about?"

"Yes, girl." Madam Zhou replied.

Behind Chai Zhengzheng, Yunmu whispered to Fuyi, "This is such a coincidence." Zi Teng on the side nodded repeatedly.

When several people were talking,
Xu Zaijing, Qingyun and Alan have already stepped down.

Alan retracted his mount, Qingyun took off the gift box from the horse's back, and Xu Zaijing looked at the people at the door in some confusion.

After taking a glance at the girl in the veil and then at the maid following behind her, Xu Zaijing finally understood.

After untying the gift boxes from the horse, Qingyun came to Xu Zaijing, holding one in each hand.

Looking at Xu Zaijing who was standing there, Qingyun asked in confusion: "Young Master?"

After saying that, he glanced at the noble lady who came out of the store and headed towards this side, and said, "It looks like she is the daughter of the Chai family."

"Yeah." Xu Zaijing nodded.

Chai Zhengzheng walked out of the store six or seven steps and came to the street.

Before turning towards her own carriage, Chai Zhengzheng paused slightly, lifted the veil to reveal her pretty face, looked at Xu Zaijing with a smile and bowed. The maid following behind her also bowed and squatted.

Xu Zaijing quickly smiled and nodded in greeting.

Qingyun, who was holding things in both hands, bowed slightly in an awkward manner, which made the maid Zi Teng cover her mouth and smile.

Looking at the master and servants getting on the carriage, Xu Zaijing smiled and said to Madam Zhou in front of him, "It seems a bit unfortunate that we came here today."

Madam Zhou smiled and shook her head.

Chai Zhengzheng stepped on the horse stool and got on the carriage. Zi Teng, who was behind him, looked at Alan, then said a few words to him with his hand covering his mouth.

After saying this, the two maids started laughing, got on the carriage one after another and disappeared behind the curtain.

After watching the carriage and the Chai family guards leave, Xu Zaijing turned around and went into the shop with Madam Zhou.

In the Chai family carriage,
Yunmu lifted the car curtain and asked in confusion, "Miss, why did Master Xu Wu come to the Zhou family today?"

Chai Zhengzheng thought for a moment and said, "Maybe you're here to ask for advice on archery?"

"Mr. Xu Wu is quite studious!" Fu Yi praised.

"What were you two laughing at Xu's followers just now?" Yun Mu asked with a frown.

Chai Zhengzheng looked at the two personal maids with ambiguous eyes.

"Sister Yunmu, it's nothing. I just heard that the attendant seems to be called Alan, and he will marry Qingzhi, who is by Madam Xu's side, after the New Year."

"Is it him?" Yunmu lifted the car curtain and looked back.

(End of this chapter)