"Mom, she dances beautifully. Xiang'er also wants to learn how to dance."
In the area where the War Temple is located, Mrs. Sun Wu hugged her daughter with an embarrassed look and looked at Zhang Hui aside.
Zhang Hui sat next to Xu Huang and attended the banquet as Xu Huang's wife. She was also the steward of the Wei Office.
Today, there are very few people in the Han family who do not know this strong woman.
Hearing Sun Shangxiang's voice, Zhang Hui also looked back, smiled with Sun Wu and said, "Mrs. Sun, why don't you let your daughter go up and show her off too?"
Sun Wu smiled bitterly and said: "Mrs. Xu doesn't know something. This girl has been dancing with swords and guns since she was a child. Let alone dancing, she doesn't even know a few words. She has been spoiled by her father and her two brothers."
Zhang Hui looked at Sun Shangxiang and couldn't help but think of his daughter. He stretched out his hand to touch Sun Shangxiang's head lovingly and asked: "If this child wants to learn dancing, he can go to Heluo Academy and try it later. The Zhongyuan of Siyin Academy Nagano is everyone, and I happen to know him."
This Dean Zhong is none other than Zhong Chan. Zhang Hui is quite familiar with several female members of the Wei family because of her status as Zhang Fei's sister.
Hearing this, Sun Wu hugged Sun Shangxiang and joked: "In that case, why don't Xiang'er stop practicing kung fu and learn to dance instead?"
Sun Shangxiang was stunned, looking at the graceful dancing Zhen Mi, hesitated, shook his head and said: "No, Xiang'er wants to go into battle to kill the enemy like his brother." He also clenched his fists.
Mrs. Sun Wu looked at her little daughter speechlessly, and said angrily: "You girl, you talk in fits and starts."
Sun Shangxiang stuck out his sweet tongue, pointed at the shrimp balls on the table, and said: "Mom, I want to eat more. Eat a lot. When I grow up, I will go to the battlefield with my elder brother."
Xu Huang, who had been listening to their conversation, turned his head and saw a few obvious calluses on the little girl's hands, probably from practicing bow and arrow and swordsmanship. He couldn't help but secretly admire the Sun family's martial arts style.
He originally wanted to follow Sun Jian, but unfortunately he was not favored by Sun Jian. However, this did not hinder his admiration for Sun Jian. However, he could not help but sigh that the hero was short of breath. If Sun Jian was still alive now, he would surely have a place in the Temple of War.
"General Xu."
Xu Huang looked back and saw a strange middle-aged man inviting him with a toast, and he couldn't help but feel impatient.
Upon seeing this, Sun Wu introduced him: "Changwen is my younger brother and the current governor of Danyang. Ce'er is far overseas and cannot attend the banquet, so I asked him to accompany me today to avoid losing etiquette."
When Xu Huang heard this, he nodded slightly, picked up the wine glass, and said, "It turns out to be Prefect Wu, please."
Wu Jing glanced at his sister gratefully, picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp, turning the glass over to show his sincerity.
Xu Huang took a look and smiled without saying a word.
Wu Jing put down his wine glass and refilled the wine for Xu Huang himself. Xu Huang did not refuse, knowing that Wu Jing should be a serious person.
Normally, he would have been too lazy to deal with such people, but now Sun Ce is also a member of the Temple of War and has made great military exploits overseas.
Xu Huang felt that it was necessary to broaden his network of contacts, but he did not refuse Wu Jing's flattery.
However, I can't help but lament in my heart that since Sun Jian's death, only Sun Ce has been able to take on the big responsibility.
Now that my uncle suddenly jumped out, he is probably trying to pick the fruit of his nephew. Should I find a way to help Sun Ce?
When Xu Huang was looking deep in thought, he suddenly felt a fiery gaze. When he looked back, he saw an eighty-nine-year-old boy.
Xu Huang was somewhat impressed by this young man.
When I asked to see Sun Jian outside the Wei Manor the year before last, this young man was also in the carriage, and we met through the window... I remember, he seemed to be Sun Jian's second son.
Sun Quan knelt down behind his mother in a restrained manner. Since entering the hall, he had been very well-behaved. He watched his uncle Wu Jing replace his eldest brother and replace him to socialize with other aristocratic families. Although he was not angry, he had nothing to do.
At this time, Sun Quan couldn't help but become anxious when he saw Wu Jing shamelessly trying to get close to Xu Huang, the commander-in-chief of the Longshan Army.
Wu Jing's interactions with other aristocratic families are not a big deal, but if he is allowed to establish a relationship with the Longshan Army through his eldest brother's meritorious service, then the favor that the eldest brother has finally accumulated will probably completely become Wu's.
Even if the eldest brother comes back by then, I'm afraid there will be nothing he can do to save the day. This uncle is not good at anything else, but he still has a knack for cultivating connections.
At the time when Sun Quan was feeling uneasy.
Suddenly he felt a big hand reaching out from in front of him and covering his head directly.
Xu Huang said with a smile: "This boy must be Bo Fu's younger brother. He looks a bit like Nai's father...Boy, do you remember that we met outside the Wei family in Hedong the year before last?" ."
Sun Quan was startled when he heard this.
Even Wu Jing and Sun Wu on the side had different expressions. Wu Jing was frowning in fear, while Sun Wu had a look of surprise.
They all saw that Xu Huang seemed to be interested in helping the Sun family, or in other words, wanted to befriend Sun Ce.
Although Sun Quan was young, he was already quite sophisticated. After hearing this, he hurriedly stood up and bowed his hands, and said excitedly: "I have met Mr. Xu. Of course I remember that when my father was in a hurry to return to Changsha to deal with the banditry, he was quite fond of Mr. Xu. There was neglect, and later my father said that Mr. Xu is a dragon among men, his strength should not be underestimated, and he will definitely become famous in time. Sure enough, my father's words came true."
"Oh, hahaha." Xu Huang knew that this guy was just being polite. I'm afraid Sun Jian never said this.
However, this did not hinder Xu Huang's original intention, so he nodded and said: "Xu admires Taishou Sun very much, but it's a pity... Forget it, let's not mention the past. Now your eldest brother and I are both working for Wei Jun. , If you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can always come to Dingjunfang to find someone, and someone who can help will definitely help."
Xu Huang's words are equivalent to a promise.
I am also telling Wu Jing that I only recognize people from the Sun family, not the Wu family.
Sun Quan bowed his hands gratefully, and the gloom in his heart was swept away.
As for what his uncle Wu Jing and his mother Sun Wu think, he can't control it. Anyway, whether his surname is Sun or Wu, he has to consider it for his own family.
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"Mom, Xiang'er wants that too, Xiang'er wants that too..."
While everyone was busy with their own thoughts, Sun Shangxiang, who had been immersed in eating, suddenly started shouting.
Everyone looked up and followed the direction of her finger, only to realize that the dance on the field had ended.
At this time, the two Zhen sisters were receiving rewards.
Wei Cheng also struggled for a long time, and finally asked someone to move some glass ornaments from the back as a reward.
Sister Zhen Jiang got a sika deer made of glass, which is about half a person tall and completely transparent. Under the light, it looks like a mythical beast.
My sister Zhen Mi chose a cute and naive panda, only twenty or thirty centimeters tall, but also exquisite.
Many people in the main hall looked envious. These two glazed sculptures were of immeasurable value!
Some girls from aristocratic families were extremely envious, but no one dared to say anything.
Unexpectedly, a sharp child's voice suddenly sounded, attracting everyone's attention.
Wei Cheng raised his eyes and couldn't help but his expression changed.
Sun Wu and Sun Quan reacted quickly and hurriedly held down Sun Shangxiang who kept mumbling.
Unfortunately, it's still a step too late.
Seeing this, Xu Huang stood up hurriedly and said, "Forgive me, Mr. Wei, this girl is also happy to see you, she didn't mean to do it."
Wei Cheng was not annoyed, but looked at Sun's group with great interest, especially the little girl who was hugged by Sun Quan.
Wei Qing frowned slightly, not because she was annoyed by Sun Shangxiang's ignorance, but because she thought that such a little girl actually married Liu Bei, who was more than twenty years older than her. It was speechless.
Seeing the panic on the faces of the Sun family members, Wei Cheng smiled calmly, raised his wine glass, and asked: "General Sun is far away overseas today, opening up territory for our great Han Dynasty, and cannot come in person. Can someone take this glass of wine instead?" "
The Sun family members were startled at first. When Wu Jing saw this, he hurriedly wanted to raise his glass. Unexpectedly, he was glared at by Xu Huang.
"Uh, I, this is...here, Quan'er, hurry up, don't keep Wei Jun waiting." Wu Jing hurriedly handed the wine glass to the young Sun Quan. After all, he was the only person present who could represent the Sun family. Men.
Sun Quan was afraid that Lord Wei would blame his sister, so he took the wine glass and walked to the low table. He bowed his hands and said with sincerity and fear: "Sun Quan failed to discipline his sister, please punish him."
Wei Cheng laughed and said, "What's wrong with you? Come, drink this cup, and then take your sister to choose a glass treasure."
"Ah?" Sun Quan was stunned for a moment.
Fortunately, Xu Huang was there to remind him. Sun Quan hurriedly bowed and drank from his glass.
Wei Teng also drank it all in one gulp, smiled and pointed to the few remaining glass crafts beside him, and motioned for him to bring his sister up to choose.
Sun Quan didn't know Wei Cheng's temperament and didn't dare to act. He could only think of Xu Huang's look of help.
Xu Huang said with a smile: "Go ahead, Mr. Wei is not such a stingy person."
Only then did Sun Quan pull his sister, who was moaning and her eyes were red, and the brother and sister walked to the front of the hall step by step.
The gazes of many people from aristocratic families along the way made the brother and sister Alexander, especially Sun Shangxiang, no longer escape just now. At this time, they were as frightened as a little quail, hiding timidly behind their brother, just holding on. Brother's arm.
However, when she saw the glass crafts up close, especially a crane made of glass, her eyes were filled with tears and she couldn't look away.
Sun Quan bowed to Wei Cheng and Cai Yan cautiously. Seeing that his sister was stupid and didn't know how to bow, he was very angry.
At this time, Wei Cheng suddenly asked: "Can you study at Heluo College?"
Sun Quan hurriedly bowed his hands and said, "Back to Lord Wei, Sun Quan was lucky enough to enter the academy and is now studying at the Government and City Defense Academy."
"Government affairs and city defense?" Wei Cheng raised his eyes and looked at where Xun was.
A middle-aged scribe of the Xun family stood up and said, "Reporting to Mr. Wei, this boy ranked third in the year-end assessment, and his policy score was a rare full score."
Only then did Sun Quan realize that his teacher was also present, and he hurriedly bowed to the middle-aged scribe as a disciple.
Seeing this, the scribe smiled and said: "You have only been in the academy for a short time. If you can study hard, you will definitely be able to share your worries for me in the future. You must not slack off, let alone be arrogant and complacent."
Sun Quan handed over his hand and said yes.
Wei Cheng on the stage nodded with satisfaction and said: "Very good, it turns out that the tiger father has no dog son. The Sun family has two tigers. Now there is another Confucian general. I am very happy to congratulate you."
Looking at Sun Quan who was blushing, Wei Qing thought for a while and said, "You should study hard with Professor Xun. When you reach the age of twelve, I will personally guide you to famous teachers. If you can achieve success in your studies in the future, I can also help your brother solve his problems."
When Sun Quan heard this, he knelt down with a pop, kowtowed excitedly, and said loudly: "Sun Quan will do his best to achieve success in his studies as soon as possible and serve the country."
Wei Teng chuckled and looked at Sun Shangxiang again.
Sun Shangxiang's big eyes stared at the glass crane. As if sensing Wei Cheng's gaze, she timidly pursed her lips and hid behind Sun Quan.
"Little girl, do you have any special skills?" Wei Cheng asked with a smile.
Sun Shangxiang glanced at his brother, mustered up the courage and whispered in reply: "I, I can shoot, and I can shoot accurately." As he said that, he also made a bow and arrow gesture, which really showed some of his skills.
Wei Cheng smiled slightly and looked at Huang Zhong.
Huang Zhong also smiled knowingly and gave instructions to the female guard on the side.
Not long after, the female guard came up with a pair of bows and arrows, and placed a copper pot at the entrance of the hall.
Wei Cheng said: "Just try it. If you can hit the copper pot with one arrow, I will make an exception and recruit you into the Dragon Breath Guard. I will also ask Mr. Huang to accept you as a disciple and teach you the top archery skills of the big man. "
Sun Shangxiang took the bow and arrow from the female guard and pouted, "But, I want to worship the sun-shooting God of War as my teacher."
"Hahahaha..." There was a hearty laugh in the hall, and everyone looked at Huang Zhong teasingly.
Huang Zhong also smiled casually, stood up and said: "I, Huang Zhong, is the God of War who shoots the sun in your mouth."
Sun Shangxiang's eyes were bright, as if he had seen an idol, and he shouted excitedly: "Old uncle, can you teach me archery?"
Huang Zhong laughed and said, "If you hit the copper pot, I will teach you."
"good!"
Sun Shangxiang looked at the copper kettle at the door. Her charming look disappeared in an instant, replaced by a trace of sharpness.
This scene couldn't help but make Huang Zhong and others feel incredible. At the same time, they also lamented that Sun Jian taught his children well. Not to mention the eldest son Sun Ce, the two younger children also had the style of being a father.
"Old uncle, you can't break your promise!" Sun Shangxiang asked again, worried.
Huang Zhong looked at Wei Cheng in a funny way and said, "You girl will be very cautious when the time comes. Mr. Wei has already spoken, so you have to accept it even if you don't accept it."
"Yeah?"
Sun Shangxiang looked at Wei Cheng on the steps, with a naive smile on his face.
Wei Teng teased jokingly: "Shoot quickly. If you don't hit the target, don't even think about becoming a disciple. You can't take this crane either."
When Sun Shangxiang heard this, he raised his head with an arrogant expression, "Humph, I won't miss it."
As he spoke, he bent his bow and set an arrow.
Phew~
Bang!
The copper kettle thirty steps away fell over.
"Okay!" Wei Cheng was the first to cheer.
Seeing this, everyone in the hall also clapped and applauded.
"Hahaha, congratulations to Mr. Huang. This girl has such archery skills at such a young age. She is a rare talent." Xu Huang said.
Upon hearing this, Huang Zhong glanced at Sun and his group with deep meaning, and nodded slightly towards Xu Huang.
Although Huang Zhong is not a businessman, he is not stupid either. He has already seen that Wei Cheng and Xu Huang intend to help the Sun family.
Maybe he didn't want to upset Sun Ce, or maybe he had other motives. In short, he just needed to cooperate fully.
What's more, he liked this little girl. Putting aside her temperament, this talent in archery could not be cultivated through training. Given time, she would definitely become a female general of the Dragon's Breath Guard.
(End of chapter)
