Men, listen, grab the top of the mountain and stand in the center position

Wangshu sat down next to her biological father and mother. In modern times, she would be a clear-cut mama's girl and daddy's girl. Her behavior and mentality maintained her childishness infinitely. Her father and mother were very satisfied with everything their child showed.

The small bowl in front of him was filled with meat and vegetables that Ji's father and mother had brought over. "Shushu, have some sweet and sour fish. Mother tasted it and it was delicious."

"My dear daughter, try this Dongpo pork that daddy likes. You eat the lean part." Father Ji used chopsticks to peel off the fat and eat it himself, and gave the lean meat to his daughter.

"Daddy, my daughter wants to eat those spareribs..."

"Shushu, this is Hangzhou's famous stewed duck with bamboo shoots. It's so delicious..."

Li Wanting felt a little jealous because her cousin was older than her. She couldn't help but act coquettishly to Madam Li, "Cousin Shushu is truly the most beloved one in the world. Mother, you must love your daughter even more!"

A loving mother often spoils her child, not to mention a loving father. Madam Li was a strict mother and could not stand this unbridled doting. She tried to smooth things over by saying, "I don't love you enough. I worry about everything you eat and use! When you get married, let your in-laws discipline you, and then you'll know how good a mother is..."

The pain a woman has to endure is always in the future. Being a treasure in the palm of your parents' hands is just a temporary fantasy. The sooner you wake up, the sooner you will accept your fate.

"Mother!!" When talking about getting married and her husband's family, Li Wanting blushed, and her emotions surged as she started to speak.

"Wanting, being respectful and virtuous like you is wonderful. Your cousin Shushu is not in good health, and your aunt and uncle have no other thoughts. Once a parent, always a parent. I just hope she is healthy and happy."

Ji's mother also picked up some food for her niece.

"Sister, Wangshu is engaged. If we win this battle, maybe I can even drink in your family's wedding wine."

Madam Li gave the maidservant a look and said, "Put this plate of braised duck with dried bamboo shoots in front of my niece. These dried bamboo shoots were brought all the way from Hangzhou County."

"The Qin family kid is coming back soon. There's no rush for the wedding banquet, haha. Let them spend more time together. Shushu is still young, so we can wait a few more years."

Father Ji smiled and picked up a piece of duck meat for his daughter. "Eat some more. This tastes the same as what you ate at home when you were a child."

"Haha, it would be nice if my future nephew-in-law could achieve great things in his career. After all, it's good for a man to have a family after establishing his career."

"If we wait a few more years, wouldn't my cousin be almost twenty?"

Li Wanting was a little surprised. The man was so eccentric in doting on his daughter, and she was already an old maid. What if the man couldn't wait to cancel the engagement?

"In this life, Shushu has his father and mother, which is enough. The world is peaceful, and he can accompany his father and mother and live a good life."

A speck of dust from the era weighs on everyone like a mountain. Living like an ant against this backdrop, Wangshu longs for peace and stability in the world, and for an ordinary, peaceful life, even more than the soldiers at the front.

Father Ji was so moved that he almost shed tears. He knew that his daughter had him in her heart and there would be no other brat! No matter how tall or handsome the Qin family boy was, in his beloved daughter's heart, daddy came first!

Patting her daughter's hand, Ji's mother smiled and stopped her, saying, "Sorry for the child's nonsense."

"Shushu, you can be like this at home, but when you get married in the future, you should discuss things with the Qin family kid. You should control your temper as a little girl and live a happy life."

Girls at this age can't avoid the topic of men, just like a cat that hasn't even reached the mating season, but is surrounded by a bunch of its kind urging it to call for mating.

"Mother, I have a good temper. Next time I see Qin Xiuyuan, I'll tell him to learn from Daddy how to be a good husband. Mother is very satisfied with Daddy!"

Wangshu is also satisfied with his father: he knows all about his father's private money, so he is very satisfied!

Ji's mother covered her mouth embarrassedly, glanced at her husband, and with a flickering brow, told him to obey her orders.

"Okay, okay, hahaha!" Father Ji received two encouragements at once, and he couldn't wait to pull Qin Xiuyuan over to teach him everything he knew. "When the army returns to the city the day after tomorrow, Dad will send a letter to the Qin family and give him a good training behind closed doors!"

Hahaha, Wangshu is very satisfied, yes, train him well!

Madam Li: ...I have never heard such shocking words...

Li Wanting: ...the barbarians from the north, unaware of their own savagery...

Li Shangde: ...I have never seen such a shameless person...

The three of them silently lit a candle for the boy from the Qin family and wished him good luck.

After a few days, it was noon.

Wangshu met Qin Xiuyuan when she was following the middleman to sell Yingying in front of General Qin's mansion. At that time, she had just finished directing Yingying to recite Quiet Night Thoughts. "My scarlet parrot is extremely smart. I came to your mansion this time and specially gave it to you to celebrate your birthday!"

"Hello, happy birthday!"

"May you live as long as the Southern Mountains and be as blessed as the Eastern Sea!" Yingying shook her head and performed a pretentious show, which amazed all the passers-by.

"One more song!!"

"Happy birthday!"

The environment was too noisy, so Yingying refused to be served and held his neck high, waiting for the owner to give him a reward. Finally, he got to eat the dried meat as he wished.

The Qin family’s housekeeper pondered for a long time before finally lowering the price, “Miss Ji, can you give me a better price…” It’s not cheap to please the old lady, but two hundred taels is indeed a bit much.

Wangshu shook his head, and just then he saw someone coming out. He was walking in front, with square features, a clear and upright figure, and was wearing a round-necked long gown. He walked with a breeze, a young man full of vigor and vitality. Following behind him:

The well-defined facial features, the high nose bridge, the light-colored and deep eyes, the fair skin is a little cracked by the sunburn, but that tall and straight figure is none other than Qin Xiuyuan!

He looks more handsome than the well-dressed young man.

"Third Young Master!" The butler immediately saluted when he saw the person.

"Why are you gathering?"

"This young woman heard that the old lady was about to celebrate her birthday, so she brought her rare parrot to sell. This red-feathered parrot is a great mimic and can recite poems and celebrate birthdays, but..."

Just call Yingying Red-haired, and as long as you can exchange her for money, you can even call her Yellow-haired Girl.

The Third Young Master looked over curiously upon hearing this. Wangshu quickly instructed Yingying to recite "Quiet Night Thoughts" and then wished her a happy birthday. She had brought plenty of dried meat today. She shook the small bag; here was her chance!

The bird in the birdcage tried its best to persuade others to eat.

"This rose-breasted parrot is incredibly intelligent and delights in playful play. It's a quick learner, easy to care for, lively, and very docile. It's only been two months of training, and it's already showing impressive results. With time, Yingying will undoubtedly learn even more poetry and dialogue."

The middleman on the side put his index finger into the birdcage, and Yingying immediately teased the finger, pecking it gently again and again, not forgetting to flap his bright wings, and turned his head to play with her finger from all angles, which made everyone watch with great interest.

"The theater owner also liked this parrot and offered 140 taels for it, but the deal fell through..."

"If the theater is bought, I will definitely bring my son over to see it and open his eyes. This is the first time in my life that I have seen such a beautiful bird that can speak human language!"

"What a pity! Two hundred taels of silver is too expensive!"

Others gathered around curiously, chattering.

Qin Shuang looked at the parrot and thought about how he hadn't had time to prepare a birthday gift since returning from the battlefield, while his elder and second brothers had already secretly brought back treasures. Fortunately, his reward this time was quite generous. "Butler, this young master has bought it. Ask Qin Duocai for the money."

"La la la, the sun is shining in the sky, the flowers are smiling at me..." The heavy silver had been thrown to Qin Xiuyuan to help hold it. Wangshu smiled all the way and couldn't help humming a little tune. It was as if he had stepped on it. His whole body was sweet. He took a step without recognizing any relatives. The corners of his mouth curved up. Ah, damn it, he couldn't suppress it no matter how hard he tried, hahahaha! !

Two hundred taels of silver, and no one bargained!!! Hahaha, I missed out on that big guy who offered over a hundred taels last time, and I was so upset for several nights!

Now Wangshu turned around again while walking, and kept stroking the donkey that Qin Xiuyuan was leading. "Old donkey, old donkey, you are so handsome! Haha!"

Qin Xiuyuan remained calm all the way and did whatever Wangshu told him to do. He consciously kept his heavy right hand in front of his chest. After all, he had pocketed 190 taels of silver. The little girl was so happy that she was incoherent.

She shouldn't be considered a little girl anymore. Look at her nose, mouth, and heart. If you ask yourself, the little girl has changed a lot, in terms of body shape, cough cough... but she is still too lively.

"Qin Xiuyuan, have you been to the battlefield this time? How do you feel?" He looked like he had suffered a lot and experienced a lot. The soldiers who were just there to make up the numbers on the battlefield were also warriors. Their eyes were focused and their whole bodies were solemn.

"Xiuyuan happened to encounter a surprise attack by the enemy this time and killed two enemy soldiers with his own hands." Qin Xiuyuan spoke in a straightforward and calm tone, as if he was giving a report.

Blood was a glory bestowed upon soldiers, but he had previously been nothing more than an outstanding recruit, his hands unstained with blood. Wangshu's heart skipped a beat; he had killed someone before. Looking at his fiancé, not even twenty yet, with his eyes lowered and his grip on the leash tightened, he must have been afraid.

Xiang Xiang said softly, "You are truly brave! Those who invade our land and mountains are as vengeful to the soldiers defending our country as those who killed their fathers and took their wives. We will not retreat until our blood is shed. If we face the enemy head-on, it will be either you die or I live."

If it wasn't someone else who died, it was him. Then she definitely hoped he would live. "I wish you a victorious return."

Qin Xiuyuan felt a surge of heat in his heart, as if it was about to explode. He took two quick steps, then suddenly stopped. He turned to look at the girl who had comforted him during his first murder, and smiled at her very gently: "I'm fine."

The scalding blood splashed onto his face again and again, and he had nightmares for three days and three nights. During the day, others congratulated him, but in his dreams, the blood tormented him. The hot blood spurting out of his beard clung to his body...

But it will all pass, she was right, if you offend our mountains and rivers, you must spill blood. Moreover, he and the Da family have an irreconcilable hatred for the murder of their father.