Do you know: I’m Xu Jiazi

"Why do you seem to know me?"

Xu Zaijing couldn't tell the truth. Looking at Shen Congxing's face which was very similar to the Terracotta Warrior, he smiled and said, "Brother Xiong mentioned to me yesterday that he met three very good comrades in the army in Guangnan West Road. He also said that one of them was Ceying's uncle."

"According to him, you look familiar."

Listening to Xu Zaijing's words, Lao Geng and Xiao Duan behind Shen Congxing looked at each other and nodded slightly.

"Moreover, after chatting with you, I found out that the yard your wife rented was my yard."

Shen Congxing was stunned, looking at Xu Zaijing's young face, his attitude became more respectful, and he said: "Original, it turned out to be the fifth son of the Marquis's Mansion in person!"

"You finally recognized me! Jing Ge'er spoke to you first, and I thought you were someone we knew very well!"

Gu Tingye, who was beside Xu Zaijing, interrupted.

Xiao Duan and Lao Geng's eyes suddenly widened and they looked at Xu Zaijing with some admiration.

All three of them were warriors in the army. Their status as noble sons would certainly make them bow their heads, but in their hearts they were vaguely unwilling to accept it.

But Xu Zaijing was different. Although he was the legitimate son of a marquis, his military achievements were all earned when he started as a scout, fighting on the battlefield with every arrow and every gun.

It's not some silver-plated spear head that you take a tour in the army and then return to the capital after gaining military merit.

Why do Xiao Duan and Lao Geng know so much?

Of course, it was because of the group of elite infantrymen from the former Baigao who were sent to Guangnan West Road to seek a future.

Among this group of infantrymen, many had witnessed Xu Zaijing's abilities in the mountains outside Keyi Gate. After the fight, they would tell the two of them about their previous experiences in Baigao.

"Thank you for taking care of my wife and her family these days! From now on, if the Marquis has any instructions, I, Shen Congxing, will do my best to help."

Shen Congxing bowed and continued.

Xiao Duan and Lao Geng echoed behind Shen Congxing, "No problem!"

"That's thoughtful!" Xu Zaijing said with a smile.

Shen Congxing continued, "After returning to Beijing, Young Master heard that we had never seen the scenery after Jinming Lake was opened, so he brought us in today."

"By the way, stand in front of the Earl's tent for a while to prevent some scoundrels from causing trouble."

Hearing this, Xu Zaijing and Gu Tingye beside him looked at each other.

The 'scoundrels' that Shen Congxing mentioned were not some ruffians in Bianjing City, but several uncles in Xiong Yan's family.

Xiong Yan's father, Kang Anbo, had three brothers in his generation.

Kang Anbo was the second child in the family. His elder and younger brothers were both born out of wedlock and were biological brothers.

Although they were illegitimate sons, Xiong Yan's grandfather still arranged for the two of them to marry the illegitimate daughters of Duke Anguo and Duke Lingguo.

Xiong Yan had made a lot of progress during his time working in Guangnan West Road. To be on the safe side, he invited Shen Congxing and others, whom he regarded as his confidants, to stay near his tent.

"I remember that when Brother Yan went to the south before, he brought two military officers' sons whom he was familiar with in the capital. Why didn't they come today?"

"Replying to Wulang, Guo Zhui and Yu Zhi are staying in Guangnan West Road to help Young Master look after the situation."

Xu Zaijing nodded with a smile, glanced at the situation near the Linshui Palace by the pond in the distance, and said with a smile: "It seems that the performance is about to begin."

"Goro is right!"

Shen Congxing agreed and looked towards the surface of the pool.

The emperor and empress had their own son, Zhao Fang. No matter whether it was Prince Yong, Prince Jing, Prince Tan or Zhao Zongquan, they had all now become members of the royal family of the Great Zhou.

Shen Congxing, who was originally going to be the emperor's uncle, is now just an ordinary general seeking a future under Xiong Yan.

"You guys just watch first, I'll go in and greet the elders."

"Wu Lang, just go." Shen Congxing said with a bow.

"Um."

After Xu Zaijing nodded in greeting, he turned around with a few people and walked towards the Xie family's tent first.

"The fifth son of the Xu family, the second son of the Gu family and other distinguished guests have arrived."

Aunt Xie preached with a smile on her face.

Stepping onto the steps leading to the Xie family's tent, Xu Zaijing looked back thoughtfully at Shen Congxing by the pool.

"Brother Jing, what's wrong?" Gu Tingye beside him asked in confusion.

Looking at Shen Congxing who was laughing happily,

'If Shen Congxing can only choose between the future glory and wealth of being the emperor's uncle and Madam Zou being alive, I wonder what he will choose. 'The thought flashed through Xu Zaijing's mind.

"Nothing, just something came to mind."

After entering the tent, Xu Zaijing looked at the Xie family members whom he had met many times, and smiled and bowed, saying, "Aunt, how are you? Sister Rui'er, how are you? All the sisters, how are you?"

Gu Tingye, Qiao Jiu and others who were following behind Xu Zaijing started calling for help.

Xie Rui, as well as other girls including Gu Tingyi and Chai Zhengzheng, who had come to the Xie family tent in advance and were waiting for Xiong Yan to take the peony jade carving, all stood up and returned the greetings with a smile.

"Brother Jing, Brother Ye, Jiulang, please take a seat!" The eldest lady of the Xie family greeted them with a smile.

Xu Zaijing bowed and said, "Aunt, we won't sit down. We still have to go to the Kang Anbo tent next door."

"Oh! That's right!" The mistress of the Xie family nodded, glanced at the unmarried ladies in the tent and said with a smile: "Well, children, I won't keep you any longer."

Xu Zaijing and others bowed again and walked out of the tent.

When Xu Zaijing and others disappeared from sight, the people in the Xie family's tent began to chatter.

After leaving Xie's tent, Xu Zaijing and others passed by Shen Congxing and others, and entered the Earl Xiong's tent.

In the voice of the female messenger,

The countess, who was sitting in the tent with her family, saw Xu Zaijing and others entering the tent, and hurriedly stood up and said with a smile: "Children, sit down! Sit down quickly!"

Xu Zaijing looked at Madam Kang'an, who had a kind smile and a good temper, and he knew from her face that she smiled and bowed to greet her.

"We are all relatives from now on, so hurry up and take a seat!"

Mrs. Kang Anbo smiled and stretched out her hand.

After sitting down, Xu Zaijing and Gu Tingye talked to Lady Kang Anbo for a few words.

During the conversation, they couldn't help but talk about the Liang family of Yongchang Hou.

After listening to Gu Tingye's question, Madam Kang Anbo smiled and said, "Liu Lang is not like you who are all studying! He and his mother will go to Linshui Palace to sit down today. I'm sure he will meet many girls from good families."

"I see!"

Gu Tingye and Xu Zaijing smiled and nodded. It turned out that Liang Han, who was not seen today, went to Linshui Palace with Madam Wu for a "blind date".

Qiao Jiu and Chang Feng, who were sitting below the two men, also had smiles on their faces.

After drinking tea for a while in the Xiong family's tent, Xu Zaijing and others stood up to say goodbye, and left despite Mrs. Kang Anbo's attempt to keep them.

When Xu Zaijing and others came out of the tent, they heard various noises coming from the boat performing various kinds of acrobatics near the Linshui Palace in the distance.

The various tricks are pretty much the same, like the water swing on the boat, which looks thrilling and makes a lot of noise, and seems to be an indispensable program every year.

There are also simulated water battle scenes, with quite a bit of noise and movement between the breaths and sounds.

Xu Zaijing has watched these performances for several years, but his interest is not as great as before.

"Brother Jing, how about we go and take a look near my tent?" Gu Tingye asked as he stretched beside Xu Zaijing.

Qiao Jiulang pointed in the direction the crowd was coming from and said, "Brother Ye, I think they are up to no good. Let's wait."

"Hmm?"

Gu Tingye was stunned, and he and Xu Zaijing turned their heads to look.

Looking at the group of noble young men in fancy clothes walking towards this side, Gu Tingye said, "Brother Jing, I think they are the stubborn bird-sucking prisoners from the Tan and Han families."

"Yes, it's them."

"Who is following them?" Gu Tingye asked puzzledly.

"Brother Ye is the son of the eldest and third branches of the Xiong family. I have played with them several times." Qiao Jiulang said from the side.

Not far away, the sons of Duke Anguo and Duke Hanguo, who were walking along the edge of the pond, also saw Xu Zaijing and others.

Xu Zaijing and others stood still and just watched this group of people.

Han Chengyun, holding a folding fan in his hand, turned his head to look at the boy from the Tan family, and quickly brought his men to the Xiong family's tent.

"Shua~"

After unfolding the ivory-framed gold-painted folding fan, Han Chengyun bowed to Xu Zaijing and the others and said with a smile, "Xu Wu, Gu Er, Qiao Jiu, long time no see! The person next to you looks a little unfamiliar, I don't quite recognize him."

Chang Feng, who was standing aside, knew from the conversation between Xu Zaijing and others that the group of people coming were the children of the Duke's Mansion. Hearing Han Chengyun's words, Chang Feng raised his hand and was about to bow and introduce himself.

Han Chengyun waved his folding fan and said, "I don't want to know either."

Chang Feng: “I uh.” The words of self-introduction were stuck in his throat.

The Sheng family was not of high status, and Sheng Changfeng was a bastard's son, but his biological mother was favored, and there were many sons of nobles and marquises studying in their own school.

Hearing Han Chengyun's words, Chang Feng was not at a loss. After pursing his lips, he raised his hands above his head and stroked his hair.

"Hey! Isn't this the defeated general of the Jin warriors? What's wrong? Doesn't it hurt where you were beaten?" Gu Tingye asked with a smile.

“Bang!”

The precious folding fan was closed.

"Gu Er, you!"

Han Chengyun pointed at Gu Tingye with his folding fan.

"I suggest that you better not point this broken thing in your hand at me." Gu Tingye put his hand on the jade pendant at his waist and said with a smile.

"Gu Tingye, why are you acting so arrogant in front of me?" The young man from the Anguogong Tan family glared at Gu Tingye.

"I just like to act arrogantly in front of you. What's the matter, deserter? Come on! Beat me!" Gu Tingye took a few steps forward.

Looking at Xu Zaijing beside Gu Tingye, Han Chengyun took a deep breath, put down his raised arm, pulled the Tan family member, and said, "We are going to pay our respects to Madam Kang Anbo, please make way."

Xu Zaijing smiled and shook his head, saying: "Haha, you are quite adaptable."

“Puff.”

Chang Feng covered his mouth and laughed.

"you!"

Han Chengyun glared at Xu Zaijing, but when Xu Zaijing looked over, he didn't even dare to look back.

Xu Zaijing turned to look at the Tan family member and said, "Old Duke's wife, how is your health recently? Can you still come to the palace to file a complaint?"

“Xu Zaijing, you!”

"I, I what?"

Seeing Xu Zaijing's puzzled expression and the look that made him want a beating, the Tan family member's chest heaved and he looked away with hatred on his face.

"Isn't that right?" Gu Tingye added fuel to the fire and made people angry.

Afterwards, Han Chengyun glanced at the Xiong family's tent, and then at the maids from various families, who were standing at the door of the Xie family's tent and were dressed differently.

After taking a deep breath and exchanging glances with the young man from the Tan family beside him, Han Chengyun turned around and left with a sneer on his face.

"Hey, don't go!" Gu Tingye shouted.

After shouting, Gu Tingye turned around and looked at Xu Zaijing, and said, "Brother Jing, I see these grandsons have nothing good in their stomachs."

"Well, I think there is a backup plan."

Xu Zaijing said this and looked towards the Jinming Pond.

Not far from Xu Zaijing and others,

Seeing the noble official from Bian Jing talking, Shen Congxing and the other two looked at each other in bewilderment.

Geng Jiechuan whispered, "Xiao Duan, the one who just led the fight must be the brother of the Duke of Anguo who has some connection with your family, right?"

Looking at the sturdy Xiao Duan, Geng Jiechuan continued, "Before, when you were in the south, you and a few of us boasted about the prestige of the Tan family in Beijing to the sky!"

"What do you mean the old lady of the Tan family has a close relationship with the royal family? Is that all?"

Without waiting for Xiao Duan to speak, Lao Geng continued, "What else are you talking about? Your mother has some connections with the Anguogong Tan family. If you tell them your identity, you can also say a few words in front of them! Why didn't you say it just now?!"

Xiao Duan scratched his nose and said, "I, I was just bragging, who knew you believed it."

Looking at Xu Zaijing, Gu Tingye and others who were still talking not far away, Lao Geng stopped mocking Xiao Duan, and leaned close to Shen Congxing's ear and whispered, "Old Shen, looking at the appearance of the two princes' sons, I think they have suffered at the hands of the Xu family brother!"

"They are all young and frivolous, with unruly personalities! They have never suffered any loss since they were young, so it is impossible for them not to take action, swallow their anger, and let it go.

Shen Congxing nodded thoughtfully and whispered, "But I heard from my wife that the Xu family brother has always been a good person! When I met him on Quyuan Street, he rarely had a stern face."

After listening to this, Old Geng paused for a moment and then replied, "Xu's brother never shows his emotions! He has made many achievements on the battlefield and has made great achievements in his studies! Old Shen, I think this Yongyi Marquis's Mansion will prosper!"

"How about bringing your sister to the capital as well? I heard from my uncle that the Xu family's brother is still unmarried, maybe."

"Go to hell!" Shen Congxing glared at him, pointed his finger at Geng Jiechuan and said, "I'll tell my wife this when I get back!"

"Old Shen, I was wrong. If Sister Zou knows, my tigress will know sooner or later! I was wrong. I won't say anything more!"

Looking at Geng Jiechuan's expression, Xiao Duan covered his mouth and laughed.

Xu Zaijing and others watched the performance by the pool for a while.

Chang Feng said, "Brother Xu Wu, Brother Gu Er, Jiu Lang, we have been outside for so long, why don't we go to my tent and have some tea!"

"Brother Jing?" Gu Tingye said.

Xu Zaijing nodded: "Look, the big dragon boat hasn't left the house yet! We can go there, and see what Changbai is doing."

"good!"

Looking at Xu Zaijing and others walking towards the north, the maids standing at the door of the Xie family's tent looked at each other.

The Sheng family tent is located further south than in previous years.

Cai Huan, who was standing at the door, saw Xu Zai Jing and others coming, and quickly turned around and shouted into the tent: "Madam, Brother Feng and the brothers from the Xu and Gu families are coming!"

"Is it Zai Zhang?" Wang Ruofu stood up and asked.

"My dear madam, it's not my brother-in-law, it's Jing'er."

"Oh! It's this boy! Go quickly and tell Bai'er."

The three Lans sitting below Wang Ruofu heard the conversation.

Minglan's eyes lit up, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she leaned towards the door.

Rulan looked confused, with the words "what are they doing here" almost written on her face;

Molan curled her lips in disgust.

soon,

Xu Zaijing and others arrived at the Sheng family's tent.

After the greetings, Xu Zaijing looked at Changbai who was holding a book in his hand and smiled helplessly.

"Changbai, you work so hard!" Gu Tingye said with a smile.

"Diligence can make up for lack of talent."

Without saying a word,

Caihuan at the door of the tent called out again, "Madam, I think it's the Feng family's maid coming over."

Hearing this, Wang Ruofu and Mother Liu looked at each other in surprise.

soon,

Nanny Feng entered the tent, bowed, and said with a smile, "Madam, Madam asked us to pass on the good news that our relative, Fifth Lady Li, was left near Linshui Palace today."

"What? Left behind."

Wang Ruofu stood up suddenly.

"That is to say, the fifth young lady of the Li family might be going to enter the palace?"

Nanny Feng smiled and nodded.

Wang Ruofu shook her head in disbelief and said to herself, "Oh my God~"

The three Lans of the Sheng family were all surprised. Ru Lan whispered, "Sixth sister, is this nanny talking about the short-sighted Fifth Lady of the Li family?"

Minglan nodded repeatedly.

In the tent, Xu Zaijing thought of a girl whom he had met several times, who loved to laugh and often squinted at people.

As the big dragon boat in the Aowu was pulled out by the small dragon boat and moored in front of the Linshui Palace,

The nobles and officials in the colorful pavilion in front of the palace began to follow the emperor, empress and princes onto the dragon boat.

There is no need to elaborate on the warship battle formation performance of the Tiger Wing Navy.

soon,

The most exciting water competition for the spectators by the pool is about to begin.

No one sat in the tent, but stood by the pond to see which dragon boat would win the jade carving.

The bow of the dragon boat,

At Zhao Fang's signal, Huixianbo Tianjia's commander waved the flag in his hand vigorously.

“Boom boom boom~”

The sound of drums rang out, and in the distance the small dragon boat sped towards the shore as the sailors paddled hard.

The small dragon boat with the "Bear" flag flying was moving very fast and was in the front position from the beginning.

but,

When the Xiong family's dragon boat was about to win the prize, its speed suddenly slowed down.

This allowed the Chai family's small dragon boat, which was chasing closely behind, to overtake instantly.

Chai Jin quickly snatched the jade carving in his hands.

Seeing Chai Jin holding the trophy in the air, cheers came from the shore.

Especially near the Chai and Lu families, the cheers were loud.

"Let's go and say thank you!" Chai Jin ordered the sailor.

The Chai family’s dragon boat soon arrived near the Xiong family’s dragon boat.

Chai Jin looked at Xiong Yan, who was frowning and looking at the sailors on the boat, and his smile faded slightly. He said, "Brother Yan, thank you very much."

Xiong Yan smiled and nodded, "Congratulations, Dalang."

When Chai Jin won the bid, many people walked towards the tent of Duke Lian, Lu.

I won't say much about the excitement of Chai Jin giving the girl from the Lu family a jade carving of peony.

When Chai Jin was about to leave in the boat, Xu Zaijing on the shore came over and said a few words to Chai Jin.

When the dragon boat returned to the starting place, soon there was a commotion coming from the shore.

"Brother Xiong, are you changing boats over there?"

Someone shouted, pointing to the starting point.

Sure enough, one could vaguely see the flags of the Chai family and the Xiong family swapping positions.

When everyone's attention was attracted by the actions of the Chai and Xiong families,

Gu Tingye followed Xu Zaijing with excitement, looking at the tent of Duke Anguo not far away, and said, "Brother Jing, what are we going to do?"

Xu Zaijing smiled and said, "Let those thieves take a bath."

"good!"

Gu Tingye became even more excited.