From the next day, Shen Xu officially entered the East Palace as his grandson's companion.
The grandson had to go to court every day to listen to government affairs. The big court meeting lasted half a day, and the small court meeting also lasted half a day. Therefore, the grandson basically did not go to the study in the morning.
Several grandsons who accompanied him were not qualified to go to court, so they practiced martial arts and boxing under the guidance of Master Wu every morning. In the afternoon, they went to the study room with the grandson to study.
Shen Xu has a carefree mouth, but in fact he has a clear eye and a bright heart.
When he was practicing martial arts, he never let anyone get in trouble. Although he was the youngest, he performed outstandingly and outperformed his fellow students. When it came time to study in the study room, he would give in appropriately so as not to be left behind by everyone...
It’s not that he doesn’t like reading and can’t read. The main reason is that he comes from a family of military commanders. He has been proficient in bow and horse since he was a child. He has a strong interest in practicing martial arts, riding and shooting, which is also the foundation for his future career. As for studying, it is not that demanding. Anyway It is not necessary to take the imperial examination, it is enough to read some books to understand things.
Shen Xu easily convinced himself. In the first month's academic assessment, he got first place in horse riding and archery, and also got first place in reading, but they were counted backwards.
Returning to Shen's Mansion on a holiday, Shen Xu first showed off the fact that he was the best in riding and shooting, and directly ignored the fact that he was the first in reading.
Feng Shaojun knew his son's virtues very well. He glanced at him with a smile and said, "It's really good to be first in riding and shooting. How about your studies in the study?"
Shen Xu responded confidently: "Didn't my mother tell me not to be in the limelight? So, I gave in to a few of them. I am so young and they can't compete with me in martial arts. If they can't compete with me in studying, wouldn't it be wrong? Everyone will be extremely ashamed."
Why does this strong rhetoric look so familiar?
Feng Shaojun would never admit that this was inherited from him, and scolded Shen Xu with a serious face: "I don't see who you are letting go, but I see that you think you are arrogant."
"If you don't want to say it clearly, reading must be your top priority, right?"
Shen Xu: "..."
Shen Xu was defeated by his mother's insightful eyes. He touched his nose and said in a lower voice: "Yes."
Feng Shaojun said calmly: "It doesn't matter if your ranking is a little lower, but you can't be too far behind everyone else."
Shen Xu's eyes lit up again and he puffed up his chest: "Don't worry, Mom, I will continue to work hard."
Feng Shaojun is angry and funny.
Shen Xu, who knows his son Mo Ruomu, is just like his biological father. He has a first-class talent in martial arts, but is mediocre in reading. Shen Xu has been like this since he was a child. When he comes to the martial arts training ground, he is full of energy and can wander around the world as soon as he holds a book.
No matter what, there are no perfect children! In the future, they will always take the route of military commanders, and they will be worse off if they are not good at reading.
Shen Xu "passed the test" safely. He was in an uplifted mood and began to talk non-stop: "Mom, you didn't know! This month's academic assessment, the Emperor and His Royal Highness both came to see it in person."
"I showed great prowess in the martial arts training ground, and both the Emperor and His Highness the Crown Prince praised me repeatedly. The Emperor rewarded me with a horse, and His Highness the Crown Prince rewarded me with a sword. His Highness the Grand Sun also praised me and rewarded me. A set of soft armor."
Shen Xu said with great joy.
Feng Shaojun saw this, and his mood was a little complicated and subtle.
Emperor Qing'an and the prince are trying to make up for Shen You in disguise. This love must be accepted.
Shen Xu didn't notice his mother's strange silence, and continued to talk enthusiastically: "These days in the East Palace, I heard people talk about my father. It turns out that my father was so powerful and rebellious in the palace back then. The King of Qin died in my father's hands, and the King of Han was also restrained by my father."
"My dad is so awesome!"
Feng Shaojun was proud, but also had a touch of sourness.
Your mother was even more powerful back then. It's a pity that you can't tell her what she did.
Shen Xu's voice rang in his ears again: "By the way, I also heard them talking about a chamberlain named Feng San'er."
Feng Shaojun raised his eyelids and said calmly: "What have you heard about Eunuch Feng?"
"Eunuch Feng is the emperor's chamberlain and the adopted son of Eunuch Yang. He is deeply trusted by the emperor. He can almost walk sideways in the palace."
Shen Xu spoke without hesitation: "Originally, everyone thought that Eunuch Feng would take over Eunuch Yang's position and become the next head chamberlain. Who would have thought that Eunuch Feng disappeared after paying his last respects to Eunuch Yang two years ago."
"It's a pity that I couldn't see such a person in person."
As he spoke, he shook his head and sighed with some regret.
The slight sourness in Feng Shaojun's heart suddenly disappeared, and he suddenly felt refreshed.
The door was pushed open.
Shen Hao poked his head in with a smile: "Mom, brother, lunch is ready. My uncle and aunt sent someone to urge us over."
Shen Xu immediately put everything in the palace behind, shouted, took his sister Shen Hao's hand and rushed out.
Heartless people live the happiest lives.
Feng Shaojun laughed and followed slowly.
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When Shen Xu arrived in front of his great-aunt, he showed off proudly.
"Hey! Brother Xu got first place in this month's academic assessment! This is so impressive!"
Da Feng slapped her thigh hard and said from ear to ear with joy: "We, the sons of the Shen family, are really getting stronger with every generation! Come, come, come, let Brother Xu eat this chicken drumstick. After eating enough, we will have the strength to practice martial arts." "
Mrs. Tong and Lei Xiaoxue also praised it endlessly.
Shen Xu's proud tail almost went up to the sky.
Feng Shaojun could only say a few words of humility for his son: "Don't praise him anymore. He came first in riding and shooting, but he came last in reading."
"I don't like hearing what you say." Da Feng retorted with a smile: "The only thing a general's disciples rely on is their bravery. It doesn't matter whether they are good at reading. Sanlang and Silang don't like reading, and they are still generals now. .”
Shen Xu nodded repeatedly to show his approval.
Feng Shaojun glanced over, and Shen Xu shrank his neck and became silent.
"Auntie, don't be too spoiled to Xu'er." After lunch, the children went to take a nap, and Feng Shaojun's sisters-in-law stayed behind to talk to the elder Feng.
Feng Shaojun muttered helplessly: "He has had this carefree temper since he was a child. A few words of praise can make him go to heaven."
"Only in front of me can you be calm and honest. I can't stay in the capital with him forever. In a few days, I will take Hao'er back to the border town."
"How can I leave Beijing with peace of mind when my aunt indulges him like this?"
Da Feng thought for a while and asked expectantly: "Then you simply don't want to leave. Just take Hao'er to live in the capital for a long time."
These days, Mrs. Feng has to talk about it from time to time.
Feng Shaojun has many ways to deal with it: "It is best for husband and wife to stay together for a long time. My third sister-in-law and I are still young. Maybe in a year and a half, we can have another child..."
Da Feng's eyes suddenly lit up: "Yes, yes, you should go back earlier."
