"Xiao Xuanzi, why did you come back so early today?"
In a small courtyard in front of the Taoist temple, Anqing and Xiuhe were discussing what to eat today.
Suddenly, he saw Yang Xuan walking in, with surprise on his pretty face.
In recent months, Yang Xuan went to see Zhang Sanfeng and came back very late every day.
Yang Xuan didn't say anything, just walked over and hugged An Qing into his arms.
He now knew the final outcome of the two of them.
There is only deep reluctance in my heart.
"Xiao Xuanzi, what are you doing?" An Qing's face suddenly turned red.
Fortunately, apart from Xiuhe, there was no one else in the courtyard.
"Anqing, tell me, between two people, which one feels the pain of leaving first, or the one who leaves last?"
Yang Xuan did not answer An Qing's words, but asked softly in his ear.
"Well... I think the person who left last will be more miserable!"
An Qing was silent for a moment and replied.
"Xiao Xuanzi, when we get old in the future, I will walk behind you." An Qing put his head on Yang Xuan's chest and whispered.
An Qing knew very well how uncomfortable his father's heart had been since his mother left.
"We still have a long time, let's not talk about this anymore."
"Now, I just want to hold you well." Yang Xuan said.
An Qing didn't refuse. She could feel that something was wrong with Yang Xuan's state today.
So, now she just wants to comfort Yang Xuan's heart with a hug.
As for Xiuhe on the side, as early as when the two hugged each other, she quietly stepped back and prepared to eat.
After an unknown period of time, Yang Xuan let go of An Qing.
He looked at An Qing's delicate face and showed a doting smile.
He has already figured out that the future is still decades away from now, so why worry about it!
As long as he stays with his little princess and lives his life happily.
Anyway, I have long been accustomed to separation between life and death.
it's not a big deal!
Sensing that Yang Xuan's mood had improved, An Qing also smiled sweetly.
Seeing this, Yang Xuan couldn't hold back, raised his hand, rubbed her head with a smile.
Because her smile just healed his heart.
…
From that day on, Zhang Sanfeng did not conduct any further research on Yang Xuan. He almost understood everything he needed to know.
One day, Zhang Sanfeng took the initiative to come to the courtyard.
and stated his intention.
In return for Yang Xuan's cooperation with his research, he will pass on to An Qing a set of boxing techniques that can strengthen the body and have combat effectiveness.
At the same time, he also told An Qing all the secrets of his longevity.
As a person similar to Yang Xuan to some extent, Zhang Sanfeng also wanted to help him.
For example, let the people around him live longer.
From that day on, Anqing studied Tai Chi with Zhang Sanfeng every day.
Yang Xuan watched from the side and occasionally exchanged martial arts with Zhang Sanfeng.
Slowly, Yang Xuan's strength also improved a lot.
And all this was passed back to the capital by Jin Yiwei.
…
Capital City, Imperial Palace.
Lao Zhu looked at the secret message from Jin Yiwei and said softly: "That's it."
"It's a pity that this is of no use to us."
Lao Zhu looked at the many folds on the imperial case, sighed, and put the secret folds away.
I am so busy with national affairs that I have no time to practice Tai Chi.
What's more, there are several corrupt officials popping up from time to time, so how can I feel better?
Therefore, Zhang Sanfeng's method of longevity is tasteless to me, and it would be a pity to discard it.
It’s really useless!
In this way, time came to the seventeenth year of Hongwu.
The southern expedition to Yunnan and Guizhou has ended, and Fu Youde and Lan Yu are ordered to return to Beijing.
Mu Ying stayed in Yunnan to guard the area. The chieftain there was not a peaceful person, so the court had to send a large army to garrison there.
As the adopted son of Lao Zhu and Queen Ma, Mu Ying is deeply trusted, so the important task of guarding Yunnan belongs to him.
Back in the capital, Fu Youde, Lan Yu and others handed over the prisoners first, and then went into the palace to report to Lao Zhu.
At the same time, somewhere in the palace, the younger boys among the captives Fu Youde and Lan Yu brought back from Yunnan were all sent to the palace for castration.
This is basically a routine.
After emerging from the cleansing room, these children will begin their training.
Of course, before that, you need to have a name suitable for being called in the palace. After all, some children's names are really unpleasant, such as those that are left over or have eggs.
The old eunuch in charge of these children asked them one by one and gave them names.
Finally, I came to a child of thirteen or fourteen years old.
"May I have your name?"
"If I go back to my father-in-law, the younger one's name will be Ma He."
"This name is good, but if you want to live in the palace in the future, it's better to give it a simple name."
"Well... from now on, you can call me Sanbao!"
"Thank you, father-in-law, for the name!"
"Well!" The old eunuch couldn't help but take another look at the child.
Then stood in front of a group of children.
"Remember, this will be your name in the palace from now on."
"Next, I will tell you the rules in the palace, you must remember them firmly."
"If anyone breaks the rules one day and loses his life, don't blame our family for not reminding you."
…
East Palace.
After Lan Yu reported her work to Lao Zhu, she came to visit Zhu Biao.
His niece was the first Crown Princess Chang, so she was naturally deeply bound to Crown Prince Zhu Biao.
"Your Majesty Lan Yu meets His Highness the Crown Prince!"
"Uncle, please get up quickly." Zhu Biaoxu helped him and said.
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Lan Yu stood up.
"My uncle played a great role in this southern expedition. I am here alone. Congratulations to my uncle." Zhu Biao said with a smile.
"Haha, Your Highness, Yuanting's remaining soldiers and horses are simply vulnerable, and I didn't do anything at all." Lan Yu said with a smile.
Such is his character that he has no idea what modesty is.
Zhu Biao didn't pay attention, obviously knowing Lan Yu's character.
Then, Zhu Biao asked about some things about the Southern Expedition, and Lan Yu also told him everything he knew.
When Zhu Biao didn't understand something, Lan Yu also explained it in detail.
The two were so engrossed in chatting that they didn't pay attention to the time. Seeing that it was already dinner time, Zhu Biao left Lan Yu to eat.
And the latter just said thank you to His Highness and agreed.
After drinking and eating, Lan Yu and Zhu Biao asked about Yang Xuan.
After three years of separation, when the brother he recognized when he first conquered Western Fan got married, he was not able to attend.
He could only select some trophies afterwards and have them sent back to the capital as his own gifts.
"Yang Xuan, he is not in the capital now." Zhu Biao said.
"Where did he go?" Lan Yu asked directly.
He also plans to go to Yang Xuan and have a good drink in the next few days!
"Wudang Mountain." Zhu Biao said, explaining the reason by the way.
"What a pity." Lan Yu shook her head.
Later, Lan Yu stood up and left.
"Your Highness, it's getting late, so I'll take my leave first."
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