Chapter 440: Meeting on the other side

Chu Zhen and the others hurriedly got up and saluted, and the child in Gao Tao's arms also held his delicate little hands in a decent manner, and called with a smile: "Wen'er has seen Aunt Yuan, Aunt Xin, and Uncle Caiqing. ”

"You're so good." Seeing the little child like a pink carved jade, Cao Yuan and Cao Yaxin's motherly love in their nature sprouted up, and they gathered around Gao Taotao with great interest, teasing his baby-fat little face.

Zhao Zhongjun, the son of Wang Shizi of Runan County, the eldest son of Zhao Zongshi, the general of the Right Guard and the commander of the Yuezhou regiment, is very unfamiliar to Chu Qian, but after careful calculation, he naturally understands that the child who is now playing with his daughter-in-law with a small face is Zhao Xu, the emperor of Shenzong who will enable Wang Anshi in the future and implement the Xining reform.

Born in April of the eighth year of Qingli, Shixiang light room, a group of rats spit out five-colored gas into clouds, August, given the name Zhongjiao, this is a record of the history of the Song Dynasty, the problem is that in Bianliang for a long time, Chu quality has never heard of anyone mention, think about it carefully, it can also be understood, the emperor was born, there is no abnormality, others are strange, as for before the throne, why others don't say, it is very easy to explain, born with vision, the general body mortal, how can it be seen, later, why the historian can know

This is even simpler, the emperor let him know, how dare the historian say that there is no such thing, just when Chu Zhen was thinking nonsense, he saw Zhao Zongshi laughing and said: "Jing Chun, I'm really sorry, when you got married, I happened to be ordered to travel to Yuezhou, and I had time to participate in the congratulatory banquet in the future, it's really rude, next time I have a chance." ”

After getting Chu Zhi's formula, the headache symptoms that had been bothering Zhao Zongshi for many years improved significantly, and the gratitude in his heart was naturally indescribable, and he naturally felt sorry for not being able to attend Chu Zhen's wedding banquet in person.

"Ahem, ahem." Finding that Cao Yaxin's eyes were lightly aim, Chu Zhen hurriedly interrupted and smiled lightly: "If people don't come, it doesn't matter, as long as the gift arrives, naturally I won't blame the prince." ”

Coming back to his senses a little, he knew that he was speechless, this kind of thing, saying that there is a next time in front of other couples, is actually not a blessing, Zhao Zongshi smiled apologetically, put aside the topic and said: "Caiqing performed very well just now, your sister is very happy, pull me and Gong'er over to cheer you on, by the way, I heard that justice is also going to compete, Cao Yuhou is on the stage, it seems that he has expectations, don't let him down." ”

Gentle words and words, people are like a spring breeze, Cao Ping thanked him with a smile, but Gao Shilin was overjoyed, his mind was very simple, no matter what happened, as long as he could be recognized by his sister and wife, it was enough for him to be happy for ten days and half a month.

He chatted happily for a while, and it was time for Cao Ping to appear, in the encouragement of several people, Cao Ping smiled confidently, turned over and got on the horse with light and chic movements, walked slightly, calmly and leisurely, and checked the bow and arrow slowly, without being affected by the crowd of people outside the venue.

The so-called layman looks at the lively, and the insider looks at the doorway, but Cao Ping is too relaxed and freehand, as long as he has a little eyesight, he can see his self-confidence, naturally, if there is no ability to match, self-confidence often becomes conceited and arrogant, Cao Ping is certainly not this kind of straw bag.

It was not to everyone's surprise, when Cao Ping returned to the seat easily, the drum music in the field was bursting, the school waved the colored flag, and reported the outstanding results of the nine arrows, and in the process of riding and shooting, I don't know if it was deliberate, when an arrow was shot, Cao Ping did not watch the result at all, and went directly to the horse, so repeatedly, which was overflowing with self-confidence, which was particularly eye-catching.

Handsome, extraordinary, born in a family, with a deep background, and a relative, he is simply the legendary golden beetle son-in-law, especially the chic and elegant demeanor shown in the school, so that many beautiful Huaichun girls are like electric shocks, beautiful eyes are brilliant, if you take into account the lady's demeanor, you can't wait to shout loudly and express your feelings.

The princes and ministers on the high platform heard the hints of the female relatives in the family, and after inquiring about Cao Ping's identity, they learned that he had not yet married.

Soon after, all 32 contestants finished shooting, and after selection, five players with perfect performance and nine arrows were quickly selected to continue to participate in the next round of the competition, but this time, it was not as simple as shooting targets.

In fact, the target is very large, two feet square, the central red heart is two points larger than the palm, the rider can shoot arrows at a distance of thirty paces, if in peacetime, the thirty-two players who can be screened out by thousands of people, everyone can pass, the problem is that some people's mood is affected by the atmosphere of the game, there are many mistakes, and in the end only five people stand out, namely Pang Gongsun, Gao Shilin, Cao Ping, and two low-level military attachés in the forbidden army.

At this time, under the greeting of the small school, the five contestants gathered to accept the cheers of the audience, however, Pang Gongsun, who hurried back, seemed to have a strange face, perhaps because he didn't find Chu Jue and Pang Ying.

Drawing lots to determine the order of participation, under the encouragement of a group of relatives and friends, Gao Shilin appeared first, greeting the audience's cheers with a bright smile.

The rules remain the same, ten long arrows, thirty paces away, the measurable target from the stagnant grass target, replaced by a huge marquee, different from the general marquee, this special lamp has nine candles, under the action of the wind, it rotates slowly in a circle, and the golden flame jumps out, dazzling.

Within a quarter of an hour, it is not allowed to destroy the lamps and extinguish the candle flames, which sounds like a simple rule, but it makes Gao Shilin embarrassed, and he scolded the bastard who came up with this idea in his heart, but unfortunately time waits for no one, a gong sounds, only to catch the ducks on the shelves, and slap the horse away.

No experience, confused mind, afraid of destroying the lamp, with scruples, the opening is naturally unfavorable, a sprint, Gao Shilin appeared a rare off-target phenomenon, a little frustration emerged, fortunately can also adjust the mood, under the urging of bursts of drums, a few back and forth, the backpack is empty, ten arrows are all shot, only five of the candle flames are extinguished.

Outside the court, half cheered, half sighed, but Gao Shilin himself rode back dejectedly, only to feel shameless in the face of Chu Qian.

"Caiqing doesn't have to be discouraged, until the last moment, it may not be known who will kill the deer." Gao Tao reassured: "Maybe their performance is worse." ”

A few people next to him also comforted, holding the soft little hand handed over by Cao Yuan, Gao Shilin's mood improved a little, but he couldn't be relieved immediately, looking at Pang Gongsun who was on the field next, and there was a burst of belly slander and curse, perhaps in the dark, Gao Shilin's curse and resentment mana increased greatly, and Pang Gongsun's performance was also quite disappointing.

Ten arrows, only four candles were extinguished, slightly inferior to Gao Shilin, this achievement, Pang Gongsun also seemed a little unbelievable, his face was slightly gloomy, and he hurried down, and the boos outside the field were even worse than just now.

"Hehe, he also has today, and in the end I won." Seeing that Pang Gongsun's results were not as good as his own, Gao Shilin immediately broke his knot and laughed proudly, after all, this is the purpose of his competition.

"You, you know schadenfreude." Cao Yuan complained, and her little face also showed a happy smile, after all, her husband is her own support, he is happy, regardless of what others do.

Regarding Gao Shilin's villain-like mentality, everyone was speechless, and seeing that he was no longer sad, they didn't pay much attention to it, and turned to look at Cao Ping.

"Justice, are you sure?" Chu Zhen asked softly.

Looking at the No. 3 player on the field, riding his horse and flying fast, accurately extinguishing the sixth candle lamp, Cao Ping's face remained unchanged, and he said indifferently: "Half, half, after all, I have never tried to ride and shoot like this before, and I lack experience, so it may depend on whether I have luck." ”

At the right time, the No. 3 player, with ten arrows, extinguished seven candles, in the cheers of the audience, raised his eyebrows in high spirits, listened to the call of the little school, patted Cao Ping's shoulder, Chu Zhen smiled and said: "Actually, you don't have to think so much, just stay calm and do your best." ”

"Justice, everyone believes you can do it." Gao Shilin recounted his experience: "Don't believe what your eyes are aiming at, you have to feel it, and pay attention to the direction of the wind." ”

"It will live up to expectations." Cao Ping kept it in mind, said with a smile, rode his horse and galloped, and soon, with outstanding results, proved that his promise was true, the quiver was empty, and the slowly rotating marquee, only a candle flame shone slightly.

The applause was thunderous, the cheers were deafening, Cao Ping returned lightly, he should be used to being strict with himself, and shook his head slightly from time to time, as if he was quite dissatisfied with his performance, and the first sentence he said was: "Actually, if it weren't for the wind blowing the feather arrows trembling, the last candle flame should have been extinguished." ”

"Justice, everyone knows that you are very good, but you also have to leave some leeway." Gao Shilin rubbed his nose and extinguished it all, didn't he seem to be too bad.

Anyone can see his thoughts, everyone laughed softly, and on the school field, the last contestant seemed to be a little nervous, his hands trembled lightly, and the results were extremely outstanding, and the skeleton of the marquee was broken with one arrow, the lamp fell, and the nine candles were extinguished, but it was a broken rule, and in the laughter of the audience, it was gloomy.

The riding and archery competition ended with Cao Ping winning the championship and receiving the reward, but the audience did not disperse, because the school field was about to stage their long-awaited women's sumo wrestling, and who was willing to leave thinking that they could watch the scene with violence and fragrance.

To be honest, Chu Zhen was also quite curious about the legendary woman's naked scene, but three of the four men in the scene were dragging their families, and under the silent threat of the female companion, they coughed, and Zhao Zongshi proposed: "Otherwise, go to the garden pavilion to rest for a while?" ”

Chu Zhen and Gao Shilin looked at each other, nodded very tacitly, and Cao Ping, who was alone, was embarrassed to say that he wanted to stay, so he could only go with the flow, and several people walked towards the Yuan Pavilion, and heard Zhao Zongshi smile and said: "Jing Chun, my father often mentions that he wants to meet you, and it just so happens that he is also in the pavilion, so it is indispensable to thank him in person." ”

"It's just an occasional prescription, which has some slight effect on the son, but it can't cure the root cause, and I don't dare to take credit." Chu Zhen was humble in his mouth, and followed Zhao Zongshi into an elegant pavilion, looked at it slightly, but met a pair of poignant beautiful eyes, his heart was stunned, and his face changed immediately.