The "hum" made by Changkong was half held back by his father Yu Wenxing. Bai Yi felt sorry for his brother, and in turn pinched Changkong's hand. Changkong was satisfied-the small action made him feel that his sister was always on his side, no matter whether his words and deeds were naïve or polite, Bai Yi was even closer to him than his father and himself.

Yu Wenxing, a son, a daughter and a pair of little jade people have walked in front of General Hou Chong and his wife and the new military general of the current dynasty, 14-year-old Hou Cong. Yu Wenxing smiled from the bottom of his heart, and took the child to salute respectfully and behaps, and was pulled up by Hou Chong. Mrs. Hou liked Changkong and Baiyi in her heart, so she couldn't help but say a few more words, asking them what books they read, where they bought clothes, what snacks they like to eat, and at the end, she gave Baiyi an extra red envelope. Seeing that the guests were almost here, Mrs. Hou directly took the hand in white and walked to the banquet together.

Along the way, Changkong's mouth didn't leave his sister's ears - because compared to the enthusiasm of his grandparents, Hou Cong didn't even say a word except to salute Yuwenxing, let alone look at the two little brothers and sisters. Changkong turned this matter over and over again and muttered to Bai Yi, and kept scolding Hou Cong for being a big monkey with no one in his eyes. Because the old boss was beside him, Yu Wenxing could only accompany him to talk about some scenes, knowing in his heart that his son was naughty, but he couldn't care about it.

In the large courtyard outside the main house of the Hou Mansion, the wings on both sides of the room picked up a large lantern with a length of one zhang, illuminating the place brilliantly. In the middle, the big road is covered with a large red carpet, and the people stand in the verandah, each performing their duties, and two small diamond-shaped tables with the same chairs are symmetrically lined up on the road, clustering the main seat. The music started, Hou Chong heartily beckoned the guests to take their seats, said some words of gratitude to the emperor, and thanked these subordinates for their loyalty all year round, and announced the official start of the banquet. A maid dressed in aqua green came over and respectfully presented hot hand towels and chopsticks, fish soup, rice wine, roasted meat, and hot dishes. Because there are children, Mrs. Hou also specially asked, who is hungry for moon cakes, you can come to eat first, who is cold, or want to change clothes, just call the old mother waiting on the verandah behind, no need to be formal. All of a sudden, the banquet was staggered and chattering.

The only enemy is Chengguo in the south. Chengguo's most fearful person is not the million-strong army, but the plum blossom introverted Bai Shen who is in charge of intelligence work. Last year, the Bai family was beheaded all over the house, and no one was left, and the aftermath of this incident has not passed - it has just become the talk of the banquet. The white clothes looked at the nose and the nose, and listened blankly, Yu Wenxing felt sorry for his adopted daughter, deliberately diverted the topic, and ordered someone to pour wine, and went to toast on each table, leading the guests to praise Hou Cong.

Changkong's eyes didn't leave Hou Cong, and the white clothes followed his brother and looked at the young general. He has slender legs, broad shoulders, and a thin waist, and now he has changed the color of light, which looks warmer than before, and the black satin coat has a dark embroidered crane pattern, which is hidden and revealed, and is particularly hazy. But why didn't he look at anyone? Why not put a smile on your face? Bai Yi herself never laughs, but she has her sake. Thinking of this, Bai Yi realized that Hou Cong was with his grandparents during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Until now, he has not seen his parents.

Could it be that—

When Bai Yi thought about all this, Changkong was tired of hearing it - because Yu Wenxing was very successful, and the visitors could not talk about complimenting Hou Cong according to the topic he provoked. Chang Hollow was not convinced. To be honest, this kind of rewarding position is just to give the Hou family face, and how many copper plates does it have to do with Hou Cong's own ability? He looked at his father as the one who praised him the hardest, and said it vigorously, talking about how Hou Cong's swordsmanship was outstanding, and how his calligraphy was superb, he couldn't control himself at all, so he got close to Bai Yi and told his sister: "Do you believe it?" He can't beat you. ”

Bai Yi shook his head, and Changkong laughed "hummed", "What, you don't believe my brother's words?" ”

"It's not that I don't believe it, I haven't beaten it, I don't know." Bai Yi is a serious child, and he does not make unfounded judgments. This sentence made Changkong also groan, and the two brothers and sisters had a clear heart, just like looking at the bride, and the four eyes looked Hou Cong up and down again. Even Mrs. Hou noticed it, but she didn't think it was strange, she looked at her eldest grandson with a little pride, and silently muttered in her heart: "My big baby is just good-looking, children, they all like beautiful things, and they naturally love to see them." ”

Bai Yi first looked at "Enough", and then looked back at his brother, "I see - although he is tall, he is not a very strong person." The limbs are slender and flexible, but the heart is too arrogant, and they may not be willing to work hard, and they may be unstable. Brother, you're right, he probably won't be able to beat me. ”

Changkong gasped, but it was because he was happy. Yu Wenxing had just come back from a toast, looking at his son's monkey-like appearance, he frowned, "Don't take your sister with you, I'll be shocked all day long, but take your sister to toast and kowtow to General Hou and the old lady, and she can be regarded as a well-behaved and clever look." ”

To Yuwenxing's surprise, Yuwen Changkong not only did not resist at all, but also seemed to be eager to make a sound. He had been waiting for this moment for a long time, and quickly turned around, and the two old mothers bowed up and filled the golden exhibition of the little young master with sweet wine. Changkong was confident, the bad water overflowed in his eyes, and he left with the white clothes, Yu Wenxing already felt that something was wrong, and before he could ask, Changkong and Baiyi had already knelt in front of the main seat, kowtowing to serve wine one by one, and the auspicious words under the Mid-Autumn Festival said half a basket, and the old lady Hou was happy, and ordered someone to help Changkong up, personally helped up the white clothes in his arms, and pulled the old general Hou to drink two dolls.

Changkong saw that the opportunity was coming, and opened his mouth in a round tone and a loud voice: "Old General Hou, old lady, Hou Dagongzi was personally sealed by the emperor, which is naturally a glorious and happy thing. My father also brought us two brothers and sisters to be happy, and by the way, we learned more from the eldest son. I heard one thing - it is said that I am the general of the Eight Great Pillars of the Dali Dynasty, who has led troops to fight for generations, and is very powerful. After the son-in-law of the family was enshrined, there was originally a ceremony. ”

"It's over", when everyone was relish and even looked at Changkong with a little appreciation, Yu Wenxing had already judged in his heart what his son was going to do, but he couldn't think of a way to stop it.

"Indeed, there is," General Hou was a little drunk, and he was in a good mood, "Changkong is very young, very sensible, very knowledgeable, and understands the traditions of our Dali Dynasty. After all such graces, the person who received the grace must accept the challenge, and win the challenge, so that he can serve the people, and can truly govern the army and fight, and this military power can be handed over to him with confidence. ”

"Great!" Changkong poked a handful of white clothes in the shadow of the lamp, and the white clothes clapped their little hands with their brothers, "Then will this ceremony be held tonight?" We, the juniors, have come to the right place, and we can open our eyes! ”

There was a moment of silence, and a moment of staring at each other.

Speaking of which—this ritual has certainly always existed and has never been abolished. It's just that the people who accept the grace have always been the descendants of the Eight Pillars country, and not everyone can get it, it depends on the mood of the Lord. In the entire Datong City, the last time this ceremony was held, it was when Hou Cong's father was canonized. That was many years ago. A gust of autumn wind blew, and the people present couldn't help but feel a little desolate and emotional. Yu Wenxing was about to take this opportunity to say a few words and mix things up, but Mrs. Hou was the first to break the deadlock and spoke first: "Exactly." If it weren't for the reminder of Yuwen Xiaogongzi, the old body would have forgotten. Cong'er, you should follow the rules, complete this ceremony, and accept the challenge. ”

Hou Cong took two steps on his long legs, stood in front of his grandparents, bowed his head, and said two words simply: "Obey." ”

These subordinates of the Hou family are also acting routines, seeing that the old boss and the old couple are excited, they are naturally encouraged, adding wine to wine, applauding and applauding, and the people who brought the children also told them not to blink, carefully see how the eldest prince defeats the opponent, and will be loyal to the eldest prince Yunyun in the future. Hou Cong was not affected at all, and strode along the red blanket on the Yong Road to the middle of the courtyard. Bai Yi looked at his steps, like clouds floating in the moonlight, and it looked good-"But, it really can't beat me."

She was more sure. And Changkong looked at his sister's gaze and felt that his plan to tease Hou Cong would definitely come true.

Yu Wenxing launched a light skill, brushed the ground, and fell away from Hou Cong's two zhang, and then surrendered his hand to General Hou and his wife, and loudly said that he would personally challenge the eldest prince and complete the ceremony. But Changkong's voice was faster than his father's sword: "Old lady, what's the point of this comparison?" I recommend someone who can make this ceremony more meaningful. ”

"Don't mess around!" No matter how good Yu Wenxing was, he couldn't hold it back, and rushed out directly to stop his son. Yu Wenxing's reaction made everyone more curious. Old General Hou directly glared at his old subordinates, and asked Changkong kindly: "Yu Wenxing, what are you doing?" The children are playing in the old man's house for the holidays, and they still have to be restrained and abused by you? Changkong, good, don't be afraid, there is an old man to call the shots for you. Who do you recommend? ”

Changkong was so happy that he wanted to look up to the sky and howl. But he didn't. He raised a small white hand for everyone in the courtyard to see, and pulled the owner of this hand to approach Hou Cong along the Yonglu Road, and stopped steadily two feet away from him.

That dead tsundere Hou Cong, even at this moment, did not look back.

Yuwen Changkong was a little disappointed, but the situation was in his favor, because the eyes of the audience were on him. Once again, he announced in a round, loud voice: "My sister, Yuwen Baiyi! ”