Chapter 249: Talking About the Past

When the word "great-grandson" was mentioned, the eyes of the two aunts of the Gu family darkened.

Once upon a time, they also had the opportunity to become grandmothers, but now, they can only live with the bones and tablets, hoping that their husbands and sons can meet them in dreams.

It is quite sad to think about it.

The excitement lasted only two days, so the family gathered together from time to time, talking and laughing, but this night, Xing Zhao went out alone.

He still has many brothers in Sui'an City. When they learned that he was leaving and returning to Jinling City, they naturally had to practice.

The leader was naturally the third son of the Yan family. He had a straightforward personality, so he made many friends, and he was never polite, so everyone who could get along well with him was the same.

At the wine table, several people began to clink glasses.

It was rare to find someone who could drink as much as the fourth aunt, so Xing Zhao, who was still very quiet in front of the fourth aunt, was quite a drinker in front of his brothers.

After drinking one bowl after another, there was not much drunkenness on his face.

Others were still in the excitement, but the third son of the Yan family hugged Xing Zhao and came to the window and said.

"You kid, you don't know when you will come back this time. Alas, we brothers will be separated again."

"What are you afraid of? If I don't come, you can't go?"

"Do you think I am willing to listen to my old man scolding me every day? Humph, from morning to night, from top to bottom, I didn't find any place that he liked."

Hearing the third son of the Yan family complaining like this, Xing Zhao thought of his mother.

However, the difference between the two is that Weiyuan Bo is sincerely disgusted, while Mrs. Xing is more disappointed.

Thinking of this, the two clinked their glasses and drank the bitter wine in their hands.

Compared with the third son of the Yan family, Xing Zhao is more concerned about his family, so after the wine enters his heart, he said to his brother.

"It's useless to think too much. If you are really determined to do something in front of your father to let him see, don't delay it any longer. Look at my cousin. When he was our age, he had been struggling in Cezhou for many years."

The cousin mentioned by Xing Zhao was naturally Shang Ji.

And Yan Jiasanlang, as a person who also wanted to join the army, was naturally convinced, but he had no power even if he had this dream.

At the beginning, he secretly ran to the conscription office in order to join the army. Who knew that Weiyuan Bo sent someone to capture him and beat him up after knowing it. The heavy beating broke his right arm.

Afterwards, although he was cured, only Yan Jiasanlang knew that the pain every time it was windy and rainy meant that he would never have the opportunity to practice martial arts again in this life.

That's why he let it go. Since he couldn't do what he wanted to do, he had to go against his father who harmed him and do whatever could bring shame to him.

Xing Zhao was one of the few people who knew the inside story, so he sighed that this brother had ruined his future for many years at such a young age because of his anger. He always thought that it would be great if he could find the high-spirited Sanlang of the Yan family many years ago.

Some pain flashed in Sanlang Yan's eyes, but he quickly digested it.

When he raised his eyes again, he looked cynical again and said to Xing Zhao.

"A useless person, how can I talk about hard work? Let's not talk about these. You have this little time to persuade me. Why don't you set up a party for me before you leave and ask Miss Gu to come out to see me. She has rejected the invitation from the Earl's Mansion three times, and she just can't invite her once."

Hearing what he said, Xing Zhao shook his head and said.

"Don't think about it. Lang'er is not your beloved. When I leave the day after tomorrow, I will take her and my third aunt away. There are thousands of mountains and rivers between us. Even if you two have deep feelings for each other, it will be useless. What's more, she has no interest in you."

"She is leaving too? To avoid me?"

"Yan Shaoyi, you are too shameless. Why should she avoid you? They don't owe you money. It's just that they have been out for a long time, so they should go back. It just so happens that I have to go back too. It's safer to escort them together."

Hearing this, the expression on the face of the third son of the Yan family was uncertain. I don't know what he was thinking, and he suddenly fell silent.

Xing Zhao knew that there was no possibility for the two of them, especially at this time, so he couldn't bear to see his brother get involved and reminded him.

"You should take a good look at the noble ladies in Sui'an City. After all, with your status, many women are trying their best to get close to you. Choose a suitable one and make do with it."

Hearing what he said, the third son of the Yan family snorted coldly and said.

"You are good at persuading people, but why don't you find a good lady and live with her at your age?"

When this matter was suddenly mentioned, Xing Zhao's face was a little uncomfortable, but it quickly disappeared, and he looked at Yan Sanlang coldly.

"I'm talking about your business, why do you want to talk about me?"

But Yan Sanlang knew a lot of inside information, so he came up and asked.

"Are you still thinking about that person?"

Suddenly, his thoughts were exposed, and Xing Zhao was a little angry and glared at him fiercely.

"Don't try to make trouble here. She is already married and now has a child. Don't ruin her reputation."

"What are you afraid of? She is just married and has children. You can still divorce. If you like her, you should chase her. What do you care about these secular prejudices? You two are destined to be a couple. Why do you have to play a sad drama with me?"

Hearing this, it was Xing Zhao's turn to be silent this time.

Thinking of the past, his eyes were no longer as free and natural as they were in the general's mansion or in front of outsiders, but full of regret and sigh.

If time could go back to four years ago, would he make the same choice?

He was not sure, but the only thing he knew now was that she was living a good life, so he should not disturb her anymore.

Thinking of this, he drank another bowl of wine and said to Sanlang Yan.

"I won't go home until I'm drunk today!"

"Drink!"

The night in Sui'an City was quiet, but there were more than one place where nobles like them were noisy.

Only the state officials were allowed to set fires, but the people were not allowed to light lamps.

It was really the same face in every dynasty, and there was no change because of the curfew.

Also not bound by the curfew was the East Palace.

Tonight, after the prince discussed some things with Prime Minister Guo and Mr. Wen, he walked out of the study tiredly.

I originally wanted to go see the Crown Princess, but was intercepted by Zong Liangdi on the way.

It was another night of revelry, making the place restless.

Early in the morning, before the Crown Princess got up, she heard the maidservant beside her say that the four concubines had all arrived and were waiting to pay their respects to the Crown Princess.

"In the past, they were not so diligent, so what's wrong?"