Chapter 543 Be Yourself (Additional Updates with Xiaoxiang Tickets)

Xing Zhao and Guo Silang stood together. They hadn't seen each other for a long time. Of course, they had to joke with each other before they met this time.

"I forgot to congratulate you on your promotion to deputy commander. How is it? Is this position comfortable? Do the people below listen to you? Are they secretly trying to trip you up?"

Xing Zhao's series of words made Guo Silang raise his head high and snort coldly.

"Oh, you finally remembered that you have a brother like me? I thought you were a high-flying member of the Xing family and looked down on our Guo family."

"What are you talking about? What does the high-flying member of the Xing family have to do with me? If I were really a person who changed his mind according to the situation, would my cousin still keep me in the general's mansion?"

"Then he is in Wangzhou, out of reach?"

Xing Zhao saw that he was about to argue, and immediately jumped up.

"Hey, are you angry today? Why are you holding on to me? If I were the kind of person you said, why would I come here today?"

He looked at the people in the Earl's Mansion, and his meaning was clear.

Although Concubine Xing and Queen Yan had not had a direct confrontation, everyone could see that the momentum between the two families was not right, so the Xing family was unwilling to send people, or they did not want to make their first appearance in the Du family.

And Xing Zhao's words made sense to Guo Silang, so he suppressed his temper towards the Xing family and stopped talking.

Xing Zhao patted his shoulder and explained softly.

"You and I can't choose where we were born, and we can't interfere with the decisions of the elders in the family. I have done a lot for the Xing family over the years, so Xing Zhao will no longer be bound by the Xing family name in the future. I want to be myself."

"What do you mean?"

"Of course I will find my cousin to join the army. I am now in my thirties, but I have never been relaxed. Now when I think back, the happiest and most comfortable days were the years I was in the Gu family army. So I think that a place where men live together is more suitable for me. These are not needed."

Guo Silang was shocked by what he said. He really didn't expect Xing Zhao to make such a decision, so he didn't reply for a long time.

"What's the matter? Are you scared by my feat?"

Xing Zhao looked calm, but Guo Silang frowned and asked.

"Will the Xing family agree? Didn't your uncle and his family go to Beijing?"

"My parents can't control me, let alone them."

The fearlessness in his words made Guo Silang a little unsure of how to respond.

He had some thoughts in his mind. He originally planned to talk to his sixth sister-in-law today and send the message through Liu Xun's way. But if he told Xing Zhao and asked him to take the message directly, would it be more appropriate?

But the risks involved are much greater.

For the next emperor candidate, the Guo family may not support Concubine Xing and the Seventh Prince, but Xing Zhao is naturally a member of the Xing family, so there are a lot of problems here.

Should he believe Xing Zhao or be on guard?

Guo Silang is wavering now. When he was thinking about what to do next, he saw Ping'er coming over.

He is now in high spirits. His wife gave birth to a big fat boy, and his mother takes care of them every day. Although he is not a favored person in the court, he has the position of Duke and the support of the Li family, so he is still very respected.

"Uncle Zhao, Eighth Uncle, what are you standing here for? Grandfather Du's birthday banquet is about to start, go over quickly."

Guo Silang didn't say it after all, and quickly changed the subject with this excuse.

However, his little skill still couldn't hide from Xing Zhao's eyes, so naturally he found that he was hesitant to speak.

In fact, Xing Zhao was also very curious about what Guo Silang wanted to say to him at this time, but the occasion was not right, so he couldn't continue to ask, and could only take it one step at a time.

Most of the people present today came for the Du family's face.

When Mr. Du raised his glass to celebrate, everyone also sincerely congratulated him on his 60th birthday. Xing Zhao was sweet-mouthed and said directly to Mr. Du.

"Uncle Du doesn't look like a 60-year-old man. I wish you a long life like the evergreen pines in the southern mountains and a long life like the long flowing water in the East China Sea."

When he spoke, Master Du smiled. He was already as handsome as Maitreya Buddha. The good life in recent years made him more generous and fatter. So when he smiled, there were no wrinkles on his face. Instead, it was shiny like a round longevity peach, which was very interesting.

"Okay, I'll borrow your auspicious words. I'll be his evergreen pines for once!"

Tai Ge'er, who was standing next to him, had also learned a lot of poems from the teacher. How could he not appear at this time? So he also learned from Xing Zhao to clasp his fists and congratulate.

"Don't say it's too late, the sky is still full of clouds. Brother Tai wishes grandfather good health and a bright future."

"Good, Brother Tai is thoughtful."

After he finished speaking, the other children also rushed to say auspicious words. Although Brother Yun and Sister Yan were two steps late, they still brought a cup of milk tea and then respectfully congratulated Master Du on his birthday.

"I wish Grandpa always smiles and all his wishes come true."

"Chengcheng, as long as you are all well, Grandpa will do anything!"

Du Jingxiang felt a little sad when he saw that the children seemed to have grown up a lot. He wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with a handkerchief and was teased by Du Jingyi.

"My sister is a crybaby, why haven't she changed it yet? If she doesn't change it, she will be curious when Brother Yun's new wife comes in. Why is this mother-in-law so crybaby?"

"You stinky girl, you know how to arrange things for me. Mother, you should be in charge!"

Mrs. Du was happy to see her two daughters talking and having fun as before. As people get older, at their age, wealth and prosperity are fleeting. What matters most is the family and He Lele's talents. important.

So he hit him on the left and right, and then pretended to be angry and said.

"Aren't you telling everyone a joke? You two are mothers, and you are still acting like this. Are you not afraid that the children will imitate you two?"

The elder sisters-in-law Liu and Xue Niang were also covering their mouths and snickering at the side. The ladies were also very envious when they saw how close their family was.

The Du family's birthday banquet was incomparable with the Li family's in terms of pomp, but it was still a lively event. Du Jingyi originally came to the banquet happily, but after meeting Guo Silang for a while, his expression changed. It's not that pretty.

Mrs. Du was still a little strange and asked quickly.

"What's wrong? But it's cold?"

Du Jingyi shook his head, fearing that his mother would be worried, so he still had to hold on and speak.

"It's just a pity. It would be nice if the general was here at this time." (End of Chapter)