Zhao Xiyan stood up in a hurry and quickly arranged her clothes and hair. Xu Jing moved faster, jumped up, and arranged her appearance as quickly as possible.
"Look at me," Zhao Xiyan lowered her voice: "Is there anything wrong?"
Xu Jing opened his eyes and told lies: "It's very appropriate."
In fact, that pretty red face looked like someone who had been caught doing something bad. In this short moment, he couldn't find cold water to cleanse his face.
Zhao Xiyan knew that he couldn't believe his words, so she gave him an angry look: "It's all your fault."
Xu Jing raised his eyebrows evilly and lowered his voice and laughed: "Yes, yes, it's all my fault. When Master asks about it later, you will blame it on me."
Zhao Xiyan laughed and spat at him.
Familiar footsteps stepped onto the wooden stairs.
The master of this step walked a little heavier than usual, as if to remind a pair of young men and women that he was coming. He also walked a little slower than usual.
Zhao Xiyan calmed down and walked over as if nothing had happened: "Dad, why are you back so early today?"
Xu Jing also stepped forward diligently: "Master is back!"
Zhao Yuanming glanced at his daughter, whose cheeks were as red as a peach blossom, and then at the student who looked like a thief, and responded unhurriedly: "I'm done with class today, I'll come back earlier to spend time with Yue Yaer. I should have known better.
The prince is here too, and this annoying master like me really shouldn’t come back."
Xu Jing: "..."
Zhao Xiyan: "..."
Being caught by her own father, Zhao Xiyan was so embarrassed that she could not speak.
At the critical moment, the thick-skinned prince had to step forward and said, "Master, that's what I said. When I have free time in the future, I will definitely spend more time with my sister Yue Ya'er."
While Xu Jing was talking, he diligently waited for the master to take his seat, and then found a clean tea cup and poured tea for the master.
Zhao Yuanming drank a cup of tea, and his depression calmed down a little, and he said casually: "Yueya'er, go and order the kitchen to prepare some food and wine. The prince and I will have a few drinks at noon today."
Zhao Xiyan left obediently.
Her biological father was dissatisfied with her being too close to Xu Jing... The engagement was not finalized yet, so she really shouldn't go beyond it.
Xu Jing watched his sister Yue Yaer leave, and when he reluctantly looked away, he suddenly met his master's unhappy gaze.
Xu Jing's reaction was so quick that he immediately sat upright, with a handsome face that looked more dignified and calm.
Zhao Yuanming glanced at him: "Your Majesty, I have something to ask you. Please answer truthfully, Your Majesty."
Xu Jing was keenly aware of something, and his attitude became more serious and steady: "Master, may I ask, the student must tell you everything he knows."
Zhao Yuanming looked at the student he had taught for ten years and asked slowly: "Has the prince's illness improved? When will Eunuch Ma return to Beijing?"
This is asking when the imminent crisis in the Beihai Palace will be resolved.
Xu Jing replied seriously: "My father's illness is not serious. It will take him a year and a half to recover."
"There is news from the capital that the Ministry of Rites has chosen an auspicious day. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will hold a coronation ceremony in two months. Eunuch Ma must rush back and should set off in these days."
The three-pronged idea that Zhao Xiyan gave him really worked. In the past half month, Eunuch Ma's attitude had improved visibly, and he was ready to return to Beijing.
Zhao Yuan agreed and asked again: "The prince is in Beihai County, does he know the situation in other states and counties? If the world is in chaos, has the prince ever thought about where to go and how to protect himself?"
Xu Jing, who has always liked to brag, did not brag this time. He thought for a moment and said, "Master, I don't know what will happen in the future. I don't know what difficulties I will encounter in the future."
"However, I can promise you, Master. No matter what happens in the future, I will do my best to protect sister Yue Yaer."
The young man's voice was clear and resounding.
Zhao Yuanming's heart moved.
He knew that what Xu Jing said was true. Yue Ya'er said that Xu Jing died tragically when he was young to save her in his previous life. This fiery and sincere heart is the most precious thing about Xu Jing.
With this sincerity, other small shortcomings, such as being lazy, naughty, not enterprising, and not fond of reading, can be ignored.
Zhao Yuanming's expression softened and his tone became much gentler: "What are you going to do about Colonel Murong's matter?"
Mentioning Murong Shen, Xu Jing did have a headache, and it was hard to boast that he could easily defeat Murong Shen. He thought about it and said, "Master, Murong Shen is indeed outstanding. Of course, he is still a little behind me. I am
He was born in Beihai County and has never been to the capital. Otherwise, he would not be as famous as Murong Shen."
Zhao Yuanming: "..."
Zhao Yuanming resisted the urge to insult the student and continued to listen patiently.
"Sister Yue Ya'er is the best girl in the world. Murong Shen likes her, so he is blind. However, sister Yue Ya'er and I are childhood sweethearts and we are a perfect match. Captain Murong came ten years too late.
Don’t have such wishful thinking!”
Zhao Yuanming hummed and said calmly: "The Murong family is huge and powerful, and Murong Shen is young and powerful. You can figure it out yourself."
Xu Jing raised his eyebrows and said proudly: "No matter how prominent the Murong family is, they are still the Xu family's slaves. Murong Shen, a school captain, must bow his head and salute when he sees this prince."
Look at this bullish attitude. He is not afraid of his tongue flashing in the wind.
Zhao Yuanming looked at Xu Jing: "What if Murong Shen wants to forcefully marry Yue Ya'er?"
Xu Jing sneered: "This is between him and me, Master, don't worry about it."
Zhao Yuanming said no more.
After the food and wine were prepared, the master and the apprentice moved to the dining room. Zhao Xiyan went to wash herself and come out neatly, and sat next to her father in an elegant and peaceful manner.
Xu Jing was sitting on the other side, looking directly into Zhao Xiyan's eyes.
Xu Jing winked at Zhao Xiyan.
Zhao Xiyan suppressed her laughter and motioned him to calm down with her eyes. Her biological father was sitting beside him!
Xu Jing carried the flask and poured a glass of wine for the Master, and also poured a glass for himself. He raised his glass and made a toast with a bright smile: "I'll give you a drink, Master."
The future father-in-law will always not be so pleased with his hairy son-in-law. Even if the person in front of him is a student whom he has taught for many years, it will be the same.
Zhao Yuanming hummed and drank from the glass of wine.
Xu Jing was quick with his eyesight, swissing and picking up vegetables, and in a blink of an eye, the bowl for Zhao Xiyan was full, and he greeted warmly: "Master, eat more."
Zhao Yuanming: "..."
After a joyful and harmonious (looking disturbing) lunch, Xu Jing originally wanted to spend half a day at Zhao's house. Unexpectedly, Princess Beihai sent someone to look for him.
"What?" Xu Jing's brows moved, and an angry light flashed in his eyes: "The third sister came back crying?"
The soldier who came to deliver the message replied in a low voice: "Yes, I saw it with my own eyes, and it is absolutely true. The princess asked me to send a message to the prince, asking him to go back immediately."
Xu Jing snorted heavily and clenched his right fist: "I'll go back right now."
