Golden Branch

"Yes! Big brother, I want to go to the military camp! Even if I can be a small soldier, I am willing to do it!"

Lou Lin heard a hint of relaxation from Lou Yu's words.

A gleam of light flashed in his fox eyes, which were almost identical to Lou Yu's.

possible!

My eldest brother is willing to help!

Lou Lin further stated, "Brother, I don't want any special treatment. I just want a fair chance to compete!"

"I am a descendant of the Lou family. Like my elder brother, I started practicing martial arts at the age of three!"

"I have long been familiar with the military books and notes left by the Lou ancestors, and I review them frequently."

"... If you don't believe me, you can test me yourself! If I can't stand it, don't worry about me!"

As he spoke, Lou Lin became a little anxious.

In order to further strengthen their relationship, he simply affectionately called Lou Yu "Brother".

Lou Yu's eyes flashed. The word "brother" is not something that anyone can call anyone.

In this world, apart from Ah Heng, there is no one else who can call him like this.

Lou Lin is young, but he is really smart.

Perhaps it was because he was naturally sensitive, or perhaps he was paying too much attention to Lou Yu, so he didn't miss any of his emotional fluctuations.

Of course, it is possible that Lou Yu deliberately revealed some "flaws".

After all, with his almost perfect expression control, it was impossible for Lou Lin to notice anything unusual about him.

Regardless of the reason, the result was that Lou Lin noticed Lou Yu's unhappiness.

Brother, are you unhappy?

Why?

He had clearly shown some kindness to me just now!

Lou Lin's brain was working rapidly.

He tried hard to recall what he had just said, chewing it over word by word.

Then he seemed to discover the problem.

To confirm his guess, Lou Lin tentatively added, "Brother, I really want to go to the military camp. No matter how rigorous the assessment is, I, I will go!"

Lou Yu looked at Lou Lin, a smile in his eyes.

He is indeed a smart person, sharp and cautious... worth cultivating.

Lou Yu was satisfied and quickly suppressed all his emotions. He was still so gentle and kind, a typical gentleman.

Lou Lin once again keenly sensed the subtle changes in Lou Yu, and he smiled bitterly in his heart: It's really the name that brings trouble.

No matter how amiable and amiable his eldest brother appeared on the surface, and seemed willing to take care of his younger siblings, deep down in his heart, he did not consider anyone in the Anguo Mansion to be his closest relatives.

Lou Lin could understand Lou Yu. Lou Yu was originally his father's eldest son out of wedlock and was once trained by his father as the only heir.

However, because of his stepmother's marriage, he went from being a favored child to an abandoned child and was even adopted out.

He was adopted as a grandson of a dead man, and had no close elders to take care of and support him. He lived alone and helpless for more than ten years.

He was forced to give up his martial arts skills and become a noble civil servant.

Any one of these things is enough to make people feel resentful, and Lou Yu has them all!

How can I not hate him?

Lou Yu did not retaliate against the Anguo Mansion, and was willing to help his legitimate brother, which showed that he was generous and kind enough!

Therefore, Lou Lin felt sympathy, guilt, and gratitude towards his elder brother, but he did not feel disgust or hatred.

They are blood brothers and should help each other.

It’s not the eldest brother’s fault that he is not close to them.

As a younger brother, I respect and love my elder brother, and I am grateful for his efforts. I will definitely repay him in the future.

As for the rest, let it go with the flow. Lou Lin will never force anything.

"Okay! I understand. I'll arrange it for you!"

Lou Yu became more and more satisfied with Lou Lin. As for what Lou Lin said about "little soldiers", Lou Yu didn't listen at all.

Even if the Anguo Mansion declined, Lou Lin's surname was still Lou, which was the Lou of the Grand General, and also the Lou of his Lou Yu and Lou Hanzhang.

Son of the Lou family, how can you be just a small soldier when you enter the military camp for training?

Well, let’s go to Qianniu Guard first and get a rank of deputy lieutenant. The rest depends on Lou Lin’s own efforts!

Although Lou Yu didn't say it explicitly, he had already arranged a future for Lou Lin in his heart.

He looked at Lou Lang again, still acting like a good brother. "Where's Alang? Are you here with Alin? Or do you have something to talk to me about?"

Seeing his elder brother smiling so sweetly, just like the good brother he had imagined, Lou Lang, who had been a little nervous at first, was instantly comforted.

She pulled the corner of her mouth wide open, without any politeness, and said directly: "Brother, I also want to ask you for help with something."

Lou Lin was a little anxious and wanted to remind her simple and silly sister: Sister, don’t get too close to her.

The eldest brother is the eldest brother, and definitely not the younger brother.

We admire our elder brother, but our very existence is a thorn in his heart.

As a beneficiary who enjoys all the love from parents, it is better not to show off your happiness in front of the victims.

Because our happiness is the other person's misfortune.

Lou Lin is young, but because he has a mother who is a dodder flower and a father who dotes on his wife and believes that "parents are true love, children are accidents", he is exceptionally precocious.

In some matters, he even has a maturity and understanding far beyond that of adults.

However, now in front of Lou Yu, and Lou Lang was too naive, it was difficult for him to hint.

After he finished talking with his elder brother and they were alone, he would talk to his younger sister in a proper manner.

"What's the matter?"

This time, Lou Yu did not show any abnormality.

Anyway, he has already made his attitude known to the smarter Lou Lin, and he believes that Lou Lin will know how to teach her sister.

"Brother, I heard that Princess Langya has finished her mourning period. Can I go to the Princess's Mansion to pay my respects to her?"

Although Lou Lang is more naive than her twin brothers, she is not really stupid.

She was close to her half-brother Lou Yu, but she also knew that their relationship was not a normal brother and sister.

Otherwise, Lou Lang would have gone directly to the princess's residence instead of asking Lou Yu for permission first.

After all, Princess Langya is a princess, but she is Lou Yu's fiancée, and Lou Lang's future sister-in-law.

Sisters-in-law should be close to each other.

However, Lou Lang did not really run to the princess's mansion, but came to find Lou Yu first.

"Alas, I would like to be close to my brother and sister-in-law, but my brother and I don't have a deep relationship."

"I can't even enter and leave the Duke of Qi's mansion at will, let alone the Princess's mansion?"

Lou Lang sighed secretly, his tender face filled with hope. "Brother, the princess's sister-in-law's Feibai calligraphy is unrivaled in the capital. I've wanted to ask her for advice for a long time, but unfortunately, she needs to observe mourning, so I can't disturb her."

"Now that my sister-in-law has finally finished mourning, I, I want to go to the princess's mansion..."

Lou Lang was not too naive either. When she addressed Wang Heng, she always called her "A-sister".

Lou Yu was indeed very happy.

Well, sister-in-law! That’s a good name!

If Ah Heng marries him, doesn't that mean she will become the sister-in-law of Lou Lin and the others?!

The smile on Lou Yu's lips deepened. "Alang wants to ask the princess for advice. This is a good thing for advancement. However, this matter concerns the princess, so I need to seek her opinion first!"

Lou Yu didn't agree directly. Lou Lang felt a little disappointed, but he still smiled brightly: "Thank you, brother!"

At least my brother didn’t refuse, so there is still a chance!

Alas, I was unable to study in the Deyin Hall of Mount Li Academy. It would have been nice if I could go to the Princess's Mansion from time to time.

The value of Princess Langya’s companion is really high.

Of course, as the only legitimate daughter of the Duke of Loulang, she would not be so destitute as to have to be a companion to the princess.

But, multiple options are always good.

Moreover, Princess Langya had real talent and learning. The story of her flying white calligraphy with her left hand had long been a hot topic of discussion among the talented men and beautiful women in the capital. Whenever there was a banquet or competition related to calligraphy, someone would mention Princess Langya's name.

There are even rumors that Princess Langya can not only write with her left hand, but she can also write with both hands at the same time, and the writing style and content are different.

To be able to do two things at once and yet still achieve excellence, what kind of mind and skill does this require?

Following Princess Langya, even if you can't learn the essence, just learning the basics is still glorious enough.

For example, the Princess Consort of Prince Rui was already regarded as a master of calligraphy by the noble ladies in the capital.

There is also the wife of the Crown Prince of Changle Marquisate, who is also admired by countless calligraphy lovers for her beautiful hairpin-flowered small calligraphy.

They were all Princess Langya's study companions.

Oh, by the way, Zheng Shiliu and Jiang Si, who are now staying with the princess, are also emerging in the powerful circles in Beijing.

Especially Jiang Si, who was a joke two years ago.

Because of her face that resembles Concubine Jiang and Princess Langya, she has been taken advantage of by countless people.

They liked to see her with a "noble" face, but being servile and fawning, just like an actor in the opera world.

Such a clown-like character, who is not worthy of being on the stage, has undergone a complete transformation in just two years by being with Princess Langya.

A few days ago, Jiang Si attended the Autumn Banquet on behalf of Princess Langya. Needless to say, her appearance was stunningly beautiful.

Her demeanor was extraordinary, and the chrysanthemum paintings she drew in public were extremely beautiful and elegant, not inferior to those of the masters who had been painting for more than ten years.

It was also because of Jiang Si's stunning appearance that everyone realized that Princess Langya was not only good at calligraphy, but she was also very proficient in painting.

After only two years of teaching as a tutor, she had undergone such a transformation, and people admired Princess Langya even more.

Many female relatives were not only interested in Wang Heng's talent, they also saw the value of being a companion to her.

What Jiang Si got was not only a change in temperament and enrichment of talents, but also a good marriage.

……

"Ajiu, your wedding date has been set, and Si Niang is also of marriageable age."

"Does your uncle have any opinion on her marriage?"

"What does Si Niang think?"

When Concubine Jiang saw that her son and daughter had finished being intimate, she ordered someone to take the Ninth Prince away.

She continued to talk to her daughter about some things, such as the marriage of her niece from her mother's side.

"Mother, my uncle never mentioned this. Fourth Mother also said that matters of marriage still need to be decided by you!"

Wang Heng was also satisfied with Jiang Si.

Although she had made some stupid mistakes before, it was not her fault, but more due to the change in environment and her lack of knowledge.

Wang Heng kept Jiang Si by her side for two years, teaching her by words and deeds, and using excellent case studies as examples. Jiang Si indeed made great progress.

Jiang Si now looks like a qualified noble lady, completely meeting the requirements of the aristocratic families for their brides.

It can be used for marriage!

Wang Heng reported all this in detail to Concubine Jiang. Concubine Jiang pondered for a moment and said, "Since she is a smart person, I will give her a good future..."