Fang Chengyu's archery skills were praised by Duke Cheng, and he could not stop talking about it until the dinner table.
"After so many years of delay, it would be better if I started practicing from a young age." He said, thinking about it and making a comparison, "It can be compared to history."
Because Yang Jing brought a part of the Qingshan Army to escort Madam Xiao, Zhao Hanqing was left in the army to assist Xia Yong. At this time, he had not seen Fang Chengyu.
However, Fang Chengyu is not unfamiliar with this name, and he is not unhappy because of the comparison with a woman.
"Can I do it?" He said happily, "Then I will practice harder in the future."
As he spoke, he looked at Miss Jun again.
"Jiu Ling, the Duke of Guo said that I can be as powerful as Shi Qing."
Like a child who gets exaggerated and shows off.
Miss Jun smiled and nodded.
"Of course." She said, "You are all better than me."
Everyone was chatting happily at the dinner table, but Zhu Zan seemed to be aloof, keeping his head down and eating.
"Zan'er."
After hearing several shouts in his ears, Zhu Zan suddenly raised his head.
"What?" He looked at Cheng Guogong, a little confused, obviously not hearing what was said.
"Your father asked you to take Chengyu to find an archery master after dinner." Mrs. Yu said, frowning, "What are you doing? Didn't he let you eat last night?"
Zhu Zan said oh, glanced at Fang Chengyu and forced out a smile.
"Okay, I'll take you there." He said.
Madam Yu was a little surprised that he agreed so happily.
Yesterday, Fang Chengyu ignored Fang Chengyu, thinking that he would find an excuse to refuse. After Zhu Zan finished answering, he immediately lowered his head to grab the food, as if he didn't speak or look at the people on the table. She was so well-behaved.
He didn't even recognize that this was his son.
What happened last night? Although she didn't ask about her son's affairs, Mrs. Yu also knew that there was a commotion over a girl.
However, if there were two sons or daughters, she would just bring them over and give them a lesson and a beating. It was not convenient for her to have anything to do with the son and daughter-in-law.
The words son and daughter-in-law flashed across her mind, and Mrs. Yu coughed again.
"When are you going to talk about Miss Jun?" She looked at Cheng Guogong and asked.
"In these few days," Cheng Guogong said, "I will try my best to meet with Chengyu to receive the reward."
As he spoke, he looked at Miss Jun and smiled.
"My lord, you can think about it again and talk about it after a while," Miss Jun said.
The incident of King Huai had just happened, and the emperor was very angry. If he took the opportunity, he would definitely deal with Duke Cheng in one go. It would be better to wait for things to slow down.
Cheng Guogong understood what she meant.
"Everything has its own pros and cons." He said warmly, "In this case, there is no need to look forward and backward. I will write a memorial and submit it in the next few days."
Miss Jun sighed inwardly, knowing the character of Duke Cheng, she stopped trying to persuade him.
"Being respectful is worse than obeying orders," she said with a smile.
Even when she was thanking others, she was a bit arrogant. Zhu Zan had discovered this a long time ago. At the beginning, she accepted her mother's gift calmly. What she once thought was strange is now understood.
It turned out to be a habit developed since childhood.
She is a princess after all.
Zhu Zan bit his chopsticks and almost buried his head in the bowl, Mrs. Yu's voice sounded in his ears.
"You will no longer be my daughter-in-law."
Daughter-in-law...Zhu Zan's teeth were knocked out.
"I can adopt you as my adoptive mother." Miss Jun said with a smile.
Just when Mrs. Yu was about to speak, Zhu Zan's chopsticks fell on the table with a clatter.
Everyone looked over, and Zhu Zan blushed and jumped up.
"I remembered." He said, "There is a master in Zhang Baotang who is very good at archery. He is very suitable for someone like Master Fang."
After saying that, he turned around and ran out without waiting for anyone to react.
"I'll go find him right now."
Seeing Zhu Zan run out, Fang Chengyu smiled.
"Brother is so kind to me," he said.
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Miss Jun and Fang Chengyu left the Duke Chengyu's mansion. Since Zhu Zan could not be seen, Duke Cheng personally arranged for escorts to escort them. Watching Miss Jun leave, he walked to the study, preparing to summon his staff to discuss writing a memorial.
"Dad, dad."
Before I even reached the study, I heard a quiet greeting from the roadside.
Duke Cheng Guo looked over in surprise and saw Zhu Zan standing behind a tree waving to him.
"Are you at home?" Cheng Guogong said, smiling again, "What trouble did you get into and hide here?"
Zhu Zan waved his hand and looked left and right.
"Miss Jun, are they leaving?" he asked in a low voice.
"He's gone." Duke Cheng Guo didn't ask him to come out, but walked over by himself and asked in a gentle voice, "What's wrong?"
Zhu Zan picked at the bark of the tree.
"Dad, I think what she said makes sense." He said, "Now is not the right time to write a memorial about fake marriage."
Duke Cheng Guo said.
"It's not suitable for us." He said, "But Zan'er, people can't just think about themselves."
Zhu Zan nodded hurriedly.
"No, no, that's not what I meant." He said, "I just think it's not good for her."
Cheng Guogong looked at him with a gentle expression and waited for explanation.
Zhu Zan was picking at the bark of the tree.
"I think this puts her in the limelight. With such a great reputation, she can easily become the target of public criticism," he said.
Duke Cheng Guo laughed.
"I believe Miss Jun is not afraid of riding the wind and waves," he said.
"Of course she's not afraid, I know." Zhu Zan said while digging at the tree, "I just feel as safe as possible."
Duke Cheng Guo glanced at the bark scattered on the ground.
Although he didn't know why his always brave son became like a frightened rabbit, but as a father, he did not require his son to be brave and fearless all the time.
As long as you are a human being, you can and can be afraid. He will not be harsh or ask you to cheer up immediately.
"Don't be afraid." He smiled and patted Zhu Zan on the shoulder, "I will do it more carefully."
Zhu Zan nodded and watched Duke Cheng go away. He stood under the tree for another moment, then turned around and ran out again when he thought of something.
"Second brother, second brother."
Zhang Baotang's voice at the entrance of the alley made Zhu Zan stop.
"I brought the people you asked me to bring." He said happily, pointing to a middle-aged guard behind him.
The guards saluted Zhu Zan.
"Who?" Zhu Zan asked after being stunned.
Zhang Baotang stared.
"Didn't you ask someone to find my archery master?" he said.
Zhu Zan wiped his nose, muttered something, raised his head and smiled.
"Yes, yes." He said, "I didn't use it, I didn't even remember it."
"Does Miss Jun want it?" Zhang Baotang asked.
Zhu Zan hummed.
"Go to Jiulingtang to send it to her." He said, but was pulled back by Zhang Baotang just as he was about to take a step.
"Miss Jun is not at Jiulingtang." Zhang Baotang said, "I just met her. Miss Jun and Ning Xiaoguan went to Lao Peng's teahouse."
Ah? Zhu Zan was stunned for a moment.
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"Look."
Standing outside Lao Peng's teahouse, Zhang Baotang pointed to a seat inside and said.
Zhu Zan peeked his head from the corner of the wall and saw the woman and Ning Yunzhao sitting opposite each other. She didn't know what they said, but she raised her hands to cover her mouth and smiled.
"It's not even a fake marriage, but she ran out with another man..." He couldn't help but mutter.
"Second brother, what did you say?" Zhang Baotang asked hurriedly without hearing clearly.
Zhu Zan waved his hand.
"Nothing." He said.
"Why did Mr. Ning Xiaoguan only make an appointment with Miss Jun? Logically speaking, you should come together." Zhang Baotang also looked inside and frowned and said, "I thought you were here just now, but I didn't see you after waiting for a while, which was strange.
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Zhu Zan glared at him.
"Is there anything strange? She is a doctor, and it is normal for her to come out to see people for medical treatment." He said, "Didn't you see that kid's face looks sick?"
Zhang Baotang looked into the teahouse and saw a young man with a warm smile and gestures that were free and easy.
"I didn't see it." He replied honestly. (To be continued)