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There are many manors on the outskirts of Piaoxiao City, or the places where dignitaries retire and return to their hometowns, or where the wealthy and idlers relax and escape from the summer heat. The small manor Ouyang Hua lives in was built not long ago by a wealthy businessman. Speaking of how Ouyang Hua bought or borrowed this manor from a wealthy businessman, at least when Ouyang Fengmao brought people there, although there were not many masters and servants inside, they were all servants of the Ouyang family. How could a small wealthy businessman treat these well-trained and well-trained people as his servants.

The small manor is not big, with a front hall and a spacious backyard. In addition to the main garden, there are four gardens in the southeast, northwest, and the kitchen. feel.

At this time, in the front hall, a couple was sitting on the seat of the head of the family. The man was not a handsome man, but the corners of his mouth were smiling, with a pair of strangely attractive peach blossom eyes. Every time he looked at people, he accidentally seduced people. It was exactly the same as Ouyang Fengmao's peach blossom eyes, and he was also Ouyang Hua.And that woman is really Mrs. Ouyang. Obviously, Ouyang Fengmao's delicate appearance followed his mother's. She was wearing an emerald-green gold threaded gauze skirt. , I really didn't expect that I have been a mother for more than ten years.

When Xia Qiuyu and the others were led into the hall by the servants, Ouyang Hua and Mrs. Ouyang stood up to greet them, "Nephew came from a long way, thank you for your hard work, please sit down."

"Uncle Ouyang, you're being polite." Xia Qiuyu led others to bow and salute.

When everyone was seated, Ouyang Hua looked at his son's appearance and his mouth twitched. He really couldn't appreciate his taste in clothes, but he quickly recovered his expression and said with a smile, "Why don't you introduce them, nephew?"

Xia Qiuyu glanced at the people sitting in different directions in the hall. Sitting opposite him was Ouyang Fengmao. Naturally, there was no need to introduce him. Next to him was Luo Jinglei, and behind him were He Xiangchen and Nie Jingming. Xia Qiuyu gave them one by one. Ouyang Hua said his name, but didn't mention anything else, "Father must have contacted Uncle Ouyang, and Mr. He must have also contacted Father. In this way, Uncle Ouyang must have known each other. Don't waste your time talking."

"Haha! That guy He Shuyun was unwilling to help at the beginning, but he was helped by Dan Fang when he was deposed. Now he repays the kindness simply by sending his son here. In the future, Dan Fang will probably ask for help." I owe him kindness!" Ouyang Hua recalled that at the beginning, the emperor and his elders were getting fatuous, and it was inevitable to cut down the feudal clan and the throne. If he could not support the prince he liked, he would definitely end badly in the future. We have known each other for a long time, and we can trust his character. Since he wants to embrace his grandson as king, he will naturally help him with all his strength. He Shuyun is also a good friend of him. When he wants to ask him for help, he just refuses to go out of the mountain. He wants to enjoy it at a young age. What old age, he was angry, but now it's good, the three of them sent their sons away!

"Shu Yun doesn't like disputes at all, cutting the king now may not be a good thing, so don't think too much about nephew Xiang Chen." Mrs. Ouyang also spoke at the right time.

He Xiangchen got up immediately, and replied: "My nephew can save me, now I just hope to follow my husband, follow Your Highness, and do my best."

"It's so good!" Ouyang Hua praised with satisfaction, "Your father is the smartest of the three kings, and I feel inferior to myself. With your help, I believe that I will be able to welcome His Highness back in the future." As he spoke, he and Ouyang The madam looked at Luo Jinglei with satisfaction in her eyes. She was forced to participate in the royal dispute because of the Ouyang family, and now she can only place her hopes on the sixth prince.

"I will live up to my father's name!" He Xiangchen said that his father was also very proud and quite confident.

"Okay!" Ouyang Hua asked He Xiangchen to sit down again, and then said to Luo Jinglei: "Your Highness, I hope that the old minister will greet His Highness with three salutes in the future!"

Not now, but in the future, the current Luo Jinglei is just Luo Jinglei, not the sixth prince of Beichen, Luo Jinglei understands this, nodded and said: "Please trouble Prince Gong to be more sympathetic."

Luo Jinglei's performance won Ouyang Hua's favor, and Mrs. Ouyang also looked more gentle when she looked at Xia Qiuyu, saying: "Danfang always praises Qiuyu in front of the concubine and her husband. Now it seems that it is really true."

"That's right, but Qiu Yu is young after all, have you thought about the way ahead?"

Ouyang Hua's words let everyone know that today's highlight is coming, and they cheered up.

"What good advice does Uncle Ouyang have?" Xia Qiuyu asked.

Ouyang Hua straightened his clothes, and said unhurriedly: "The north of Beichen and the west of Beichen are small countries, nothing to fear; the east of Beichen is Donghuang, the two countries have been friendly for a hundred years, and there is no war yet. to the south of Beichen is a wilderness, where there are perennial wars, and the respective frontiers are besieged every few years, and the fiefdom of Ouyang's family is in the southern border of Beichen." Eagle Town has not had many major battles all year round. Apart from the help of Skyhawk Sect masters, the more important reason is that once Manhuang attacks here, the two countries will join hands to fight back Manhuang, which also guarantees the existence of Skyhawk Town.)

Savage War?Xia Qiuyu pondered. Although he heard some things from He Shuyun before, he knew very little about it. He only knew that the wilderness is a large area that is difficult to cultivate, and it is difficult for people to survive. It was abandoned by many countries, but was hunted down by some countries. Many desperadoes survived in the wilderness, formed their own army, and came to rob rich countries. For thousands of years, few people have questioned this period of history, only knowing that the wilderness has its own way of survival.

"Although Manhuang only comes to plunder every few years, others may not know it, but Uncle Ouyang must have figured out this pattern." Xia Qiuyu said with certainty.

"Heh~ My Ouyang family has stayed in this frontier for hundreds of years. If you don't even understand this, how dare you stay there until now! It's really a coincidence to say it. My nephew knows where its next battle will be. When?" Ouyang Hua said with a strange tone.

Xia Qiuyu was a little embarrassed to think about it, but he knew that if it was what he thought, it would be difficult to make a choice, "It's hard for my nephew to guess."

Ouyang Hua paused, and then said meaningfully: "Just this autumn, once the Wild War begins, it will inevitably last for three or four years. The battles in the two seasons were fierce, and they would rob a lot of food during this period. After the fighting, the army will be repaired for a year, which is nearly five years. His Highness has just tied his hair, and five years from now he will be an adult, ah~ you can become a king after you become an adult..." Ouyang Hua said simply, with a smile on his lips, as if it was just a trivial matter, but it made everyone Understand the deep meaning of it, if Luo Jinglei can practice well in five years, Luo Jinglei will be able to go back in five years, not to mention the army is the most popular place in history!

"As far as my nephew knows, the Ouyang family has never held military power." Xia Qiuyu retorted.

"Yes, this is also the reason why Ouyang's family has survived until now, but" Ouyang Hua changed the topic and said to himself: "If you can't even get a person from the army in front of your house, then your nephew will underestimate this king too much." Already!"

The moment Luo Jinglei heard what Ouyang Hua said, Luo Jinglei was tempted. He was too weak. He had been protected by him all the way. He couldn't stand in front of Xia Qiuyu in front of everyone, and couldn't give him the best. , there is no way to tell him what he wants, even if they are so close, but he knows that in front of Xia Qiuyu, he will always be a child, a child who has not grown up, and his affection for him will always be family affection, which is far from enough, he wants Growing up, he has the strength to protect him in the fastest time. He knows the darkness of the officialdom and palace, and when he returns to the palace, he definitely doesn't want to be a child under his wings!

"Master, will you go too?" Luo Jinglei stared at Xia Qiuyu without blinking, as if he would never allow him to say no.

Xia Qiuyu was a little hesitant, he naturally understood what Ouyang Hua meant, and he also knew that this way is the fastest way to grow up, but the battlefield is not a place where he can take care of it at any time, it is not a place where he can play games, he is a little worried after all Seeing Luo Jinglei's anticipation, he subconsciously wanted to agree.

But at this time Ouyang Hua shook his head and interjected: "My nephew can teach His Highness a lot, and my nephew also has a lot to learn, why don't you take this opportunity to learn from your father, the battlefield is not a joke, and the officialdom Is it a child's play? Your father also hopes that you will stay by his side and study hard, wouldn't it be better to greet him with us in the future?"

"No!" Before Xia Qiuyu answered, Luo Jinglei had already yelled, but he also knew that he couldn't make the decision. If Xia Qiuyu really wanted to go back, he couldn't stop him at all, so he still looked at Xia Qiuyu fiercely.

From the moment they walked out of the palace to the present, they have never been separated for a moment. They dance together with swords, confront each other with chess, read military books together, and even sleep together in the same bed. But Xia Qiuyu understands what is the right path for them, but he needs to learn more. Learning about official affairs, I can't wait for Luo Jinglei to be useless by his side when he comes back!

"Lei'er," Xia Qiuyu smiled gently, keeping his reluctance in his heart, "Uncle Ouyang is right, I hope you can welcome my Highness in the future."

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