"It's not about the arm. I forgot to tell you that Li Shengnan has an explanation." Qin Huaidao hesitated.
Xiao Rui was puzzled: "Explanation, what explanation? Is Qiu Ju going to court?"
A few melon-eating boys didn't know why Qiu Ju was filing a lawsuit, so they knew that Xiao Rui would be in trouble soon.
Cheng Huaimo said in a low voice: "The Li family once announced that there would be a martial arts competition to recruit brides. Among the younger generation, whoever defeats Li Shengnan will be betrothed to him."
What? ? ?
Xiao Rui was petrified on the spot!
At Duke Wei's Mansion, Li Jing was entertaining relatives from his hometown. Hong Funu entertained her family members in the backyard, and her two sons Li Deqian and Li Dexian went out to pay New Year greetings respectively.
"Madam, this is incredible. Miss Katsuo came back with two arms removed." The servant came to report in a panic.
What? ? ? Who is so bold as to touch my granddaughter?
Zhang Chuchen, the red-flecked girl, was so angry that she accidentally broke the coffee table in front of her. Her murderous look made the living room with the stove a few degrees colder. All the female guests were trembling with fear and speechless. I wonder if this is still the usual friendly Hongfu sister-in-law?
Sister-in-law Hong Fu? That's what your own family members call you. Who in the world doesn't call you "Red Hero"?
Not long after, Li Shengnan, with his arms hanging down, ran back with tears on his face, "Oh, grandma, someone bullied me, you must avenge me!"
Huh... okay, okay, it turns out that the arms were dislocated, not chopped off.
Hong Fu Nu let out a long sigh of relief. Just now she thought her arms had been chopped off.
Click, click, two simple sounds, and Li Shengnan's arms were connected. Hongfunu asked patiently what happened.
Listening to the granddaughter's description, I remembered the previous rule, and everyone looked at her strangely. The anger on the Hongfu girl's face gradually disappeared, and was replaced by a strange smile.
"Okay, okay, after two years of competing with others, someone finally beats you. Good thing!"
At first, because of Hongfu Nu's favor, she let out a willful promise to compete for her granddaughter's hand in marriage. The Duke of Wei, Li Jing, originally did not agree with his granddaughter practicing martial arts, but now it is getting more and more outrageous, and she even competes in martial arts to attract a bride?
But Mrs. Hongfu was at home covering the sky with her hands, so Li Jing had no choice but to let go. As for the two sons Li Deqian and Li Dejia? You ask them if they dare to say a few words to their mother?
I originally thought that my granddaughter was a girl, but she just learned some tricks, embroidered legs, and competed in martial arts to recruit relatives. There were two generations of military generals in Chang'an, and anyone could win over my granddaughter. In the future, Katsuo will marry a military commander with an outspoken personality, and the two of them will have the right temperament.
But who could have imagined that this kid Sheng Nan was actually very talented and had acquired good skills at a young age. All the second generation of powerful generals in Chang'an would not be able to match him. They all fell into disgrace and were defeated by a woman?
Grandmother Hongfu Nu was very pleased and boasted to her husband: The granddaughter I taught myself has brought great honor to our family. If I had known this, my two sons should not have been brought to you in the first place, and they should have been under my control.
After making Madam proud for three seconds, Li Jing said with a strange look in his eyes: "Madam, it's good to win a man with strong martial arts skills. But don't forget, what about recruiting a bride through martial arts competition? No one can win, how will my granddaughter get married in the future?"
Um? ? ?
Hongfunu was almost offended and said with some annoyance: "Humph, how come my granddaughter can't get married? There are so many young talents in the world, I don't believe that I can't find one with strong martial arts skills."
Li Jing didn't say anything more, he also expected such a person to appear soon.
But as time went by, two years passed in the blink of an eye, and even Zhang Chuchen, the seemingly tough girl, began to panic. No, during the holidays, I would take the initiative to visit the ladies I have good friends with and ask if there are any outstanding young talents.
Today was a good day. My granddaughter went out to pay New Year greetings and came back with a big surprise for everyone.
Seeing Hong Fu's sister-in-law's smile, a group of sisters-in-law, relatives, etc. all stood up to congratulate her: "Congratulations, sister-in-law, Shengnan has found a good match. Good things are coming soon."
"Okay, okay, it's indeed a good thing. It has solved my big worry. Sisters, you are all Shengnan's biological family. Come when the time comes."
"Absolutely, we have to help prepare a generous dowry for Shengnan!"
…
Li Shengnan:......
"Grandma, what are you talking about? I've been beaten like this, you, you... wuwu, I'm going to find my grandfather."
Everyone laughed and were all curious, what kind of talent could it take to subdue Katsuo's temper?
Hong Fu Nu grabbed her granddaughter and said, "Your grandfather is entertaining guests in the front yard. Stop messing around. Tell me, who is the child of Xiao Rui? How old is he? What is his background? He can beat you in martial arts. ?”
Li Shengnan reacted, blushed and said: "Oh, grandma, I'm serious. You don't want to help me beat him. Why, how can you be like helping me go on a blind date?"
Hongfunu consoled him and said, "Your grandfather often said that if you know yourself and your enemy, you will always be victorious. You have to tell me his situation so that I can help you."
Li Shengnan didn't hear the implication and said honestly: "Xiao Rui is the son of Song Guogong Xiao Yu. His age... I don't know, but Qin Huaidao calls him eldest brother. He should be nineteen or twenty years old."
Hong Fu Nu said in surprise: "Nineteen or twenty years old? Yes, yes, you are seventeen years old, and you are a good match! The son of Song Guogong Xiao Yu, so he is also a noble family, not bad... huh? No, remember Song Guogong Xiao Yu He is a civil servant, how can his son learn martial arts? And he is very skilled in martial arts at such a young age?"
At this time, someone in the crowd exclaimed: "Xiao Rui, is it him?"
Hongfu Nu asked: "Sixth Sister, do you know this child?"
The other party nodded and said with some embarrassment: "Sister-in-law, if it is Xiao Rui, this matter may be a bit troublesome."
"Hey, what's going on? Don't be hesitant. Be more relaxed."
"Sister-in-law, haven't you heard of Xiao Rui? My brother hasn't mentioned it either?"
Hongfu Nu nodded in confusion: "No. You know the rules at home. He never brings business matters home to discuss."
At this time, another person nodded and agreed: "It's no wonder. Sister-in-law Hongfu doesn't go out often, so she doesn't know about Xiao Rui, a newly emerging talent. To say that this person is talented, that's for sure, but he is most famous for It’s not talent, but ruthlessness, and he is called the evil star of Chang’an.”
Hong Fu Nu became interested and smiled curiously: "Oh? A boy in his twenties dares to call himself the evil star of Chang'an? It's interesting, let's talk about it."
Soon, several ladies who knew about it began to piece together what they knew. Hongfu Nu listened with great interest, and even Li Shengnan was fascinated. It turned out that Xiao Rui was so famous.
"... Just like that, he offended almost the entire officialdom, so he was rumored to be the evil star of Chang'an. However, he has a good reputation among the people. Many people call him Xiao Tiemian and Xiao Qingtian."
Hong Fu Nu laughed loudly and said: "Good boy! Well done, you are so angry with me. I am not used to the intrigues in the officialdom."
At this time, someone interrupted Hongfu Nu's joyful sigh: "Sister-in-law, Xiao Rui's personality, talent, etc. are irrelevant. You don't know, but he has been granted a marriage by Your Majesty and is going to marry Princess Xiangcheng's consort. So. This matter about Katsuo..."
ah? ? ?
Hongfu Nu, Li Shengnan, grandfather and grandson were dumbfounded at the same time.
