Zhang Xiaozu responded: "This soft armor is made of the scales of the one-horned flame beast. It is invulnerable to water and fire, and invulnerable to swords and guns. If it were not for its protection, uncle, I would have died a thousand times ago."
In fact, this was originally a piece of armor. Wan Qingqiu found a powerful sewing craftsman and sewed it with the scales of Fu Yucheng's one-horned flame beast. Zhang Xiaopeng wore it on the battlefield in Daya. Later, it was seriously damaged, so he changed it to I got close-fitting soft armor and still wear it to this day.
The scales of the One-Horned Flame Beast are indeed invulnerable to water, fire, and weapons, but it is still damaged like this. It is difficult to imagine what kind of cruel battles Zhang Xiaopou went through during the months of fighting in Daya.
"Oh my god, what have you been through?!"
Su Jin cut off Zhang Xiaopou's undershirt, and the scene she saw made her gasp suddenly, and then she exclaimed.
"ah!"
"Oh my God!"
"very scary!"
As Su Jin lifted up Zhang Xiaozu's shirt little by little, the onlookers showed horrified expressions, staring at Zhang Xiaozu's exposed upper body and screaming in surprise.
There were countless scars, big and small, all over Zhang Xiaozu's body, which made people's scalp numb and fear in their hearts.
Some timid students turned pale with fright and hurriedly turned their heads to one side, not daring to look any further.
Only Tai Wenyan's little eyes shone brightly as he stared at the scars on Zhang Xiaopou's body with a look of envy on his face. He exclaimed repeatedly: "Uncle, you are so cool. How did you do it? It was in Daoshanjian Have you ever rolled in the forest? Uncle, can you let me touch it?"
Zhang Xiaozu glanced at Tai Wenyan indifferently, which frightened Tai Wenyan's heart. He quickly retracted his half-stretched hand, swallowed his saliva, and took two steps back with palpitations.
It's not that Zhang Xiaopou meant to show off his cruelty, but the scars on his body reminded him of the killing time in Daya that was often accompanied by blood and death, and his eyes could not help but reveal a chilling air.
Fortunately, he was only temporarily absent-minded, and immediately calmed down when he came back to his senses, otherwise he might have scared these little babies to tears.
Realizing that he might have inadvertently scared Tai Wenyan, Zhang Xiaozhu deliberately turned a straight face and refused: "No."
"Oh" Tai Wenyan's eyelids drooped, disappointment written all over his face.
"However, if you treat me to a meal, I might consider it." Zhang Xiaozu said with a smile.
"Wow! Really?" Tai Wenyan's small eyes suddenly burst out with fiery light.
"It's absolutely true!" Zhang Xiaozu nodded affirmatively.
"Yeah!" Tai Wenyan waved his fist excitedly.
Even Su Jin couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth after hearing this. He didn't expect Zhang Xiaozu to be so good at making children happy. At the same time, he patted Zhang Xiaozu's back and reminded: "Be patient."
She had already cleaned Zhang Xiaozu's wound, threaded catgut on the needle, and was ready to suture the wound.
"Sir, just let go of the sewing. I can bear the pain." Zhang Xiaozu said with a smile.
The sound of needle and thread penetrating flesh caused many students to get goosebumps. They hurriedly ran from behind to the front of Zhang Xiaopou, not daring to look any further.
"Have you been on the battlefield?" Su Jin took the initiative to stir up the topic in order to divert Zhang Xiaopou's attention and save him from pain.
"Been there." Zhang Xiaopou responded.
"Are these injuries caused on the battlefield?" Su Jin asked.
"Mostly," Zhang Xiaozu replied.
"Which side of the battlefield?"
"Southside."
"Are you fighting the big-toothed people or the rebels?"
"I've beaten them all."
"Killed many people?"
"a lot of."
"No wonder
You are not afraid of Du Tianlu's murderous intent. "
"Sir, there is no need to be afraid of him from now on. If he dares to bully you again, I will kill him." Zhang Xiaozhu said with murderous intent.
"You dare to kill the commander of a hundred thousand forbidden troops?"
"Why don't you dare?"
"Aren't you afraid that the emperor will punish you with beheading?"
"The emperor must be reasonable."
"But he is unreasonable."
"Then rebel against him."
"Be bold!"
"Ouch! Sir, be gentle, the needle has hit the bone."
Su Jin reprimanded: "You deserve it! I make you bold enough to speak nonsense and dare to say treacherous words. If I don't prick you twice, I'm afraid you won't have a long memory."
Remember, this is the imperial capital, and there are royal eyes and ears even in the mouse holes. What you should say and what you shouldn't say, think twice before speaking. Don't be greedy for the quickness of your words, otherwise disaster will come from your mouth. "
"Remember sir's teachings." Zhang Xiaozu nodded.
"What should we do?" Su Jin asked again.
"What should I do?" Zhang Xiaozu didn't react at all.
"The emperor is unreasonable, what should I do?"
"Can I scold you?"
"Kill the nine tribes."
"Then run far away."
"Can't run away."
"Then - then - hey, there it is."
"What's wrong?"
"Stare at him."
"Ah?" Su Jin didn't understand.
"Stare him with your eyes, don't say anything, just stare at him blankly. As long as you are not embarrassed, he will be the one who is embarrassed.
Think about it, he is unreasonable and must be feeling guilty. If you stare at him like this, he will feel even more guilty, and he might even have nightmares at night. "Zhang Xiaopou said seriously.
Su Jin snorted and was amused by Zhang Xiaopou, shook his head and said with a smile: "Looking at the serious way you are talking nonsense, I almost believed it. Okay. Wenyan, help your uncle go to the west wing to rest."
Su Jin's movements were neat and tidy. While talking, he had already sutured Zhang Xiaopou's wound, applied medicine and wrapped it with a bandage.
From the beginning to the end, Zhang Xiaozu didn't hum, as if the wound was not on his body and he couldn't feel the pain.
But Su Jin knew that he was holding back the pain and pretending not to care, because he didn't want to let tension and fear take over the small courtyard because of his injuries. He was silently taking care of the emotions of everyone in the small courtyard and letting them do their best. Possible to feel relaxed and happy.
"To be sincere and kind, to have excellent conduct, it is extremely valuable. He is a thousand times better than the famous disciples in the imperial capital who are well-read in poetry and call themselves gentlemen." Su Jin secretly praised in his heart.
If Zhang Xiaozhu knew that Su Jin praised him like this, he would be so beautiful that his nose would bubble with tears.
"Uncle, go and rest in your room." Tai Wenyan was very attentive. While helping Zhang Xiaopou to the west wing, he couldn't wait to say: "Uncle, why don't you choose a different day? How about tonight? I sincerely invite you to my house. I’m a guest. Although my family is not a wealthy family, it’s definitely no problem to treat my uncle to a full meal.”
"Tonight? Not tonight." Zhang Xiaozu shook his head.
"Why? Oh, uncle, you need to rest and recuperate. That doesn't matter. Come to my house and take care of yourself. My maid is clever, gentle, beautiful, and meticulous. She will definitely be able to serve you comfortably, uncle." Tai Wenyan's kindness continued.
"There is a Wufu Restaurant in the imperial capital, do you know?" Zhang Xiaozu suddenly asked in a lowered voice.
"I know, it's owned by the Ninth Prince Su Qian. I occasionally go there to eat with my father." Tai Wenyan opened his mouth to answer. Not only did he know, but he also looked very familiar with it. Then he patted his thigh and suddenly realized: "I Got it, uncle
You want me to treat you to a meal at Wufu Restaurant. No problem, I'll take care of it. "
"No." Zhang Xiaozhu shook his head, a bad smile flashed in the corner of his eyes, and said in a low voice: "I want to tell you that I ate at Wufu Restaurant at noon today, but the food and wine prepared by their chef were so unpalatable, uncle, I was so angry He smashed Wufu Restaurant to pieces and is now wanted by the whole city, so he hid in Taiping College. If you think your home is safer than Taiping College, uncle, I will go to your house to hide."
Tai Wenyan was shocked when he heard this. He raised his head and looked into Zhang Xiaozhu's eyes, wondering if Zhang Xiaozhu was lying to him. However, he happened to see Zhang Xiaozhu staring at him sinisterly, and suddenly he felt a chill coming through his body. , screamed in fright, and jumped up on the spot.
Tai Wenyan looked frightened, his upper and lower teeth were chattering, he was swallowing saliva, and he was struggling to say the words: "Uncle, big-big-uncle, change-change-someday-I will do it again-someday." Invite you to dinner, and now I have to go to class. Ah——"
After saying that, he rubbed oil on the soles of his feet and ran to the classroom screaming. The situation was like encountering a ghost during the day.
"What's wrong?" Su Jin asked confused.
"Maybe -" Zhang Xiaozu looked at Tai Wenyan's figure disappearing at the door of the classroom in the blink of an eye with a smile, and said: "Study hard and become a person who contributes to the empire when you grow up."
"Really?" Su Jin was deeply doubtful.
…
Emperor Luan's car stopped in front of Taiping Academy.
Eunuch Dongrong stepped forward hurriedly and lifted the curtain. Su Hui got off the carriage, wearing a flowing purple and gold robe, looking noble and generous.
Su Hui picked up the prepared gifts and ordered Dongrong to wait outside the door. He then told Jiang Han and his group of more than a dozen people who followed him: "Commander Jiang, just follow me in, and everyone else will stay outside." , Strict discipline and no mistakes."
"No." Everyone accepted the order.
When Taiping College was founded, Su Hanlin issued a strict order that no one, including himself, was allowed to drive or ride horses into the college. Violators would be severely punished.
And Su Hanlin has always set an example. Every time he comes to the front of Taiping College, he has to get off the car and walk into the college, so no one has ever dared to violate this prohibition.
Su Hui naturally didn't dare.
Fortunately, it was already class time, and there was no one in front of the college gate except for the guards guarding the gate, otherwise his arrival would definitely cause a sensation.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is here to visit. He said that he has something urgent to ask for your help." Youta Nu went up to the ninth floor of Wusheng Tower to report.
The white-bearded old man frowned slightly and asked, "Did you say anything?"
The reason why he frowned was because Taiping Academy never participated in the political disputes in the court, and now there were many parties and undercurrents in the court. Several princes were fighting overtly and covertly, all eyeing the position of the prince. If the prince came to visit at this time, if he wanted anything It was really difficult for him to deal with the issue of party affiliation, or asking him to clarify Taiping Academy's attitude or alignment towards the position of crown prince.
"Replying to the Master, Your Highness the Crown Prince did not say anything specific. He only said that it had nothing to do with the disputes in the court, so that the Master can be at ease." Tanu reported back.
When the white-bearded old man heard this, his heart immediately relaxed. He stretched his brows and said with a smile: "His Royal Highness the Prince is kind-hearted and has already thought everything about me. In this case, how dare you not see me."
"Master, can you bring me with you? I have admired His Highness the Crown Prince for a long time, but unfortunately I have never been able to see him." Zhan Aotian walked out from behind a landscape screen on the west side.
The white-bearded old man smiled and said: "I think you are a drunkard who is not interested in drinking. You just want to win the consent of His Highness the Crown Prince. I allow you to go to Wuwei Camp to discuss with Jiang Han."
"It's true that nothing can escape the eyes of your master." Zhan Aotian said.
"Let's go."
"Thank you, Master."
