In the next half a month, Xue Shao enjoyed the happiness of being a newlywed while being busy with the increasingly prosperous martial arts academy, which can be said to be distracted. He was not interested in approaching other women, including Chen Xian'er, who had not yet had a round house after passing the door, nor did he have the leisure to care about other trivial matters, including the industrial situation and work progress on Yu Hongye's side, and even Pei Yan's movements.

Although it is said that the contradiction between Xue Shao and Pei Yan at Cheng Qizhi's wedding has been made public and has been stimulated, but in the final analysis, the two are still "comrades-in-arms" in the same camp of the queen of heaven, as long as the queen of heaven is still there, it is impossible for the two to really do it openly. Besides, Pei Yan is the first prime minister of the dynasty, and Xue Shao is a new member of the military department who doesn't even go to the court, and he only goes in and out of Beiya every day. It was extremely difficult for the two to meet.

Therefore, although the "definite bomb" between Xue Shao and Pei Yan was planted, it is still a distant unknown when it will be detonated.

Xue Shao acted as if nothing had happened, just concentrating on what he had to do. Whether it is before or after (except for Princess Taiping), he never mentions Pei Yan, let alone anything related to Pei Yan. At the same time, Pei Yan seemed to "accept it when he saw it" and did not take any action against Xue Shao, he even praised Xue Shao's work achievements in Beiya in front of the queen of heaven, and praised Xue Shao as "a civil and military all-rounder, a rising star".

These eight words were transmitted to Xue Shao through Shangguan Wan'er's mouth, and I don't know what Pei Yan's intentions were.

Shangguan Wan'er would go to Beiya every once in a while, either to inspect the situation in place of the queen of heaven, or to bring Xue Shao the manpower or material resources he wanted. Gradually, Shangguan Wan'er is like the "public relations and foreign minister" of the Martial Arts Academy. As a member of the martial arts academy, although his "sitting time" is the shortest, he has become the most indispensable right-hand man.

It's just that, except for some normal exchanges at work, Shangguan Wan'er never talked about any personal matters with Xue Shao, and didn't want to mention even a word. Inevitably abrupt and beautiful, Xue Shao had no choice but to keep his mouth shut, except for the things at work.

The weather is getting cooler, and autumn is getting stronger.

The vegetation decays, and the prey has nothing to hide. It's the season when the eagle strikes the sky and the Hu people go south to rob.

During this time, there was an exceptionally quiet in the court and in the army, and it was a bit unusually quiet. After experiencing a violent restlessness, the Tang Empire seemed to have suddenly fallen silent.

In the early morning of this day, Xue Shao went to the north of Daming Palace as usual to take up his post, and when he was about to enter the Xuanwu Gate, he heard someone shouting above the city, "Xue Gongzi!" ”

Xue Shao looked up and saw that it was Cheng Wuting.

"General Evil, what did you call me?"

"Of course it's a good thing!" Cheng Wuting was still anxious when his voice was loud, and he said loudly, "Son, later, I'll come down to talk to you!" ”

Xue Shao dismounted, and Cheng Wuting came down from the city a moment later, his face full of red light.

"General Evil, this is a happy event, is it refreshing?" Xue Shao said with a smile, "Could it be that you are going to take a concubine and invite Xue to go and have a cup of wine?" ”

"Childe is laughing!" Cheng Wuting laughed and said, "I just heard that Xue Rengui has arrived in the capital, and he will enter the palace today to meet the two saints." You say, isn't this a great event? ”

"Oh?" Xue Shao was also in high spirits, "The news is accurate? ”

"Then can there be a fake?" Cheng Wuting swore with his fists, "Yesterday, Pei Xianggong personally told me!" ”

Xue Shao couldn't help laughing, "General Evil, you are really open-mouthed, and you also say this kind of thing to me." ”

"Uh......" Cheng Wuting was slightly stunned, and then laughed, "Xue Gongzi is not an outsider, and this is not a military secret, so why not?" ”

Xue Shao nodded with a smile and said, "Xue Rengui is back, it's really a good thing." I've admired him for a long time, I wonder if I can meet him? ”

"You admire him too?" Cheng Wuting's eyes lit up, his face was happy, and he hurriedly said, "Cheng met Xue Rengui when he first joined the army in his early years...... Uh, still don't fight and don't know each other! Since then, he has been my eternal teacher, the invincible god of war! After many years, I don't know if his old man is physically tough? I can't wait to see him! ”

Xue Shao then remembered the past between Cheng Wuting and Xue Rengui, when the 17-year-old Cheng Wuting was like a newborn calf to challenge Xue Rengui, the result was of course convincing, but the two did not know each other and became friends for the year. remembers that Cheng Wuting once said in person that he only worships two people in his life, one is Pei Xingjian, and the other is Xue Rengui.

"It's strange, Xue Rengui has returned to Beijing, why haven't you heard Xue Chuyu talk about it?" Cheng Wuting was still muttering.

"I think that Xue Rengui, who has been away from the dynasty for many years, deliberately hides and doesn't want to make a big fuss!" Xue Shao said.

"You can't go wrong! Although Xue Rengui is like a tiger and a dragon on the battlefield, he has always been subtle and obscure, and he does not like publicity. What's more, this time he has been demoted from the DPRK for ten years. Cheng Wuting sighed and said, "Ten years have passed!" How many decades can be wasted for a general? Thinking about it, Xue Rengui is already seventy years old, and I don't know ......."

"Do you want to say, Lian Po is old, can he still eat?" Xue Shao said with a smile.

"No, no, no, I didn't say that!" Cheng Wuting hurriedly waved his hands together, his expression was still a little panicked, "Xue Gongzi, I'm stupid, don't set a trap for me!" Don't say it's seventy, even if it's two hundred years old, Xue Rengui will always be the invincible god of war in my mind! ”

Xue Shao laughed, "Later, I will send two chamberlains to the palace to inquire about the news and inquire about Xue Rengui's movements." At the right time, we went to visit his old man's home. How is it? ”

"Yay!"

"Then it's a deal!"

Later, when he returned to the martial arts academy, Xue Shao went to the school as usual and practiced riding and archery with a group of generals such as Xue Chuyu and Guo Yuanzhen. When Xue Shao told Xue Rengui about his return to Beijing, everyone was excited. For the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, Xue Rengui is definitely a mythical idol, and no one does not worship him.

However, the person who should have been the most excited was surprisingly silent - Xue Chuyu.

Xue Shao called him aside, "Brother, what's wrong with you?" ”

"Nothing ......" Xue Chuyu's expression was a little strange, with a smile on his face but a dry brow, "It's probably because I'm looking forward to my father's return too much." I really waited for this day, but I don't know what to do? ”

"Is that all?" Xue Shao was even more curious.

"This ......" Xue Chuyu stopped talking, his expression was very embarrassed.

Xue Shao smiled, "Since it's hard to tell, I won't ask anymore." I have sent an attendant to the palace to inquire about his old man's home, and I will visit him with Cheng Wuting later. Do you want to come with us? ”

"Of course!" Xue Chuyu answered categorically, but immediately showed a look of hesitation, "But ......"

Xue Shao patted him on the shoulder again, "When did you become a mother-in-law?" ”

"Okay, I'll go!"

It was almost evening, and the chamberlain sent by Xue Shao to the palace to inquire about the news came to report the news, saying that the two saints had met Xue Rengui together, talked for a long time, and personally feasted him in the palace. It is said that the second saint only reminisced with Xue Rengui and did not talk about anything else. Now that Xue Rengui has left the palace, it seems that he went to the house of his eldest son Xue Ne.

Xue Shao thought to himself, the second saint "personally" inspected Xue Rengui in the name of reminiscing about the past. How to call on this veteran may be up for debate. In this way, we still have to find a way to help Xue Rengui again!

Later, Xue Shao made an appointment with Xue Chuyu and Cheng Wuting, and the three of them rode fast horses and went straight to Xue Ne's house.

Xue Ne is just a mere city gatekeeper, the official does not do much, and his life is even more simple, and his residence is just an inconspicuous small house. The three men rode there, but saw that the gate was closed.

Xue Chuyu got off the horse first, and said excitedly and surprised: "The eldest brother's house is never closed, even in the middle of the night, it is just a cover-up. Today this is ......"

Xue Shao frowned slightly, "Could it be that your father expected that someone would come to visit, so he intended to close the door to thank the guests?" ”

"With my father's character, it is indeed possible to ......" Xue Chuyu hurriedly clenched his fists, "Xue Gongzi, General Cheng, if this is the case, Chu Yu will make amends first!" ”

As soon as the words ended, the door was opened.

Xue Ne stood at the door and clenched his fists and said, "Xue Gongzi, General Cheng, you two...... Please come back early! ”

Xue Shao and Cheng Wuting looked at each other speechlessly.

"What an offense!" Xue Ne bowed down with a long bow.

"That being the case, do not force it." Xue Shao smiled relievedly and returned the salute, "If it's convenient another day, I'll come back to visit later!" ”

"That's it!" Cheng Wuting sighed loudly, quite annoyed.

"Congratulations to both!" The Xue Ne brothers bowed to the door together, and Xue Shao and Cheng Wuting got on their horses and turned to leave.

Walking less than a few steps around the courtyard of the Xue family, Xue Shao suddenly heard a tiger's roar from the courtyard - "Evil barrier, you dare to come back to meet the old man!" ”

"Father's anger! In the past few years, Gorou has made many achievements in the southern and northern wars......"

"Shut up! - Evil obstacles, don't kneel yet!! ”

Xue Shao and Cheng Wuting were taken aback, could it be that Xue Rengui was furious and scolded Xue Chuyu angrily?!

Soon, there was a muffled sound of banging in the courtyard, as if a stick was hitting a person's body, and it was very strong!

Xue Chuyu never said anything.

"Why don't we take a look?" Cheng Wu was quite anxious, and motioned for Xue Shao to climb up the wall to take a look.

Xue Shao hurriedly waved his hand, "It's better to say goodbye." This is a family matter between their father and son, and when we outsiders see Xue Chuyu's face, Xue Rengui will inevitably be angry. ”

"That's it, that's it!" Cheng Wuting sighed repeatedly, "I really can't understand, among Xue Rengui's five sons, only the youngest son Xue Chuyu is the most like Xue Rengui, vaguely the god of war of the new generation of the Tang Dynasty." But how could Xue Rengui hate and dislike his young son so much? ”

Xue Shao smiled bitterly, "Every family has a scripture that is difficult to read. I don't want to talk about their father-son private affairs for the time being. What I am more concerned about is - how does the imperial court plan to use Xue Rengui? ”

The speaker has a heart, and the listener has an intention.

Cheng Wuting's heart lit up, and he punched the next blow, "Xue Rengui is coming back, and the court must reuse it!" I'm going to see the queen of heaven and escort his old man to sit in Shuodai Erzhou! Except for the invincible god of war Xue Rengui, I don't worry about who to send to guard the northern country! ”

Xue Shao smiled, "What General Cheng said is true!" This is what we should be most concerned about at the moment! ”