Every time I arrived, I changed into a suitcase and went to the East Courtyard to practice archery as promised. Today, my eldest brother changed my third bow, which is about 18 pounds. I still remember that a few days ago, I couldn't even pull a 10-pound bow.

When the eldest brother brought it to me, it was indeed a Zhemu rhino horn, which was very heavy to pick up, and it felt warm and moist, and the texture was clear.

"Big brother, this bow is different from the one you gave me before."

"This is a good bow, although it is not the heaviest, but I think this bow is of the right weight, and it is very good-looking, so it should be a gift from the eldest brother to Yao'er."

I was pleasantly surprised: "Thank you, big brother! ”

The eldest brother smiled slightly: "Don't worry, there are more." Jinyun, go and bring me what I prepared for Miss. “

I saw the maid Jinyun holding a Hufu-style dress, the same narrow-sleeved short coat, the difference is that the vermilion color of this dress under the moonlight has thin gold threads on it, and it looks like a streamer from a distance, which is very beautiful. The eldest brother took out a chisel from his sleeve and gave it to me, jadeite grinding, clear and full of green.

I put it on my thumb and it was just the right size.

"Yao'er, when I was a child, my eldest brother hugged you, you were small at that time, and you were very cute, Aunt Fu was very good to me, and she would make me a copy every time I sewed shoes and socks. Over the years, I have not given up looking for you. “

The eldest brother was a little excited: "Our Song family owes Aunt Fu and Yao'er, even though I can't repay it all, I hope you will treat me as your own brother." These days, I see that you are a little preoccupied, if you have anything to say to your eldest brother, don't be angry. ”

I was very moved in my heart, although I am not your real sister, but Song Yao who has crossed over. But you are the most sincere person in this Hou Mansion, I will definitely treat you as my own brother.

I held back my tears: "What did my eldest brother say, I never treated my eldest brother as an outsider, didn't I pester my eldest brother to teach me exercises every day." ”

"If only you understood." The eldest brother paused: "It is precisely because you are my sister that I want to be more strict with you, the bow I sent you today is called Jinghong, the craftsman cuts according to the texture of the wood, the elasticity and toughness can be exerted to the extreme, but it is not the last bow you challenge, and the weight will be increased in the future, only if your arm strength can control the heavier bow well, can you really control Jinghong well." ”

"I'm going to take control of it."

"My sister is an ambitious person, and after we practice drawing the bow today, we will teach you a game, which you must have played before, called pitching pots."

I did play with the pitcher, that is, I threw arrows into the pot, and the one who hit the most wins, and the loser drinks. It was a popular game among the nobles at this time.

"Throwing a pot looks easy, but it's not easy to play it well. My sister will try it first. “

I picked up the arrow, stood five meters away, aimed it at the jug, and began to throw it. Because of the recent bow drawing training, pitching is still relatively easy for me. However, the bamboo arrow only hit the jug, but did not enter the jug, but grazed the side of the jug.

"What does my sister think of her archery?"

"Bad."

"Yao'er looks at the eldest brother." After that, he let Jinyun blindfold his eyes with a strip of cloth, turned around, turned his back to the wine jug, held the arrow in his right hand, and threw it back, only to see that the bamboo arrow was impartial in the middle of the pot, and I was about to praise it, but I never expected the bamboo arrow to bounce back with the help of the reflection power of the bottom of the pot, and was picked up by the big brother who turned around.

"It's wonderful!" I looked at him in surprise.

"Yao'er can do it, but not in a hurry. First of all, it must be thrown into the pot. In the past few days, I have practiced shooting and I know that I have ten shots and ten hits. ”

"Hmmm! Big brother is amazing. "I clapped my hands.

"If you can be like me, you can practice archery, arrows can protect people, and they can kill people. This is a sharp weapon, so be careful. ”

Pitching a pot may seem simple, but it's not easy. Occasionally, I can make a shot, but I can't make 10 shots. It seems that this is still a thing that needs to be persisted in for a long time.

On the second day, he received a letter from Mu Yi about his study with the crown prince in the palace, and that there was still no progress on the matter before the recent investigation. And I also asked the eldest brother, but the eldest brother only kept his mouth shut when I was young. I can only write back to comfort and admiration.

And the sky of Ningguo also drifted the first heavy snow in more than ten years, the snow fell like goose feathers, because the snowflakes are big and thick, so it falls very slowly, so that people can see the shape of its hexagonals.

There were very few passers-by in the bazaar, and many of the vendors had put away their stalls and gone home, except for a tavern in the East Market. The wine in the tavern has the aroma of being hot and hot, and it is also very popular because it has the function of warming the stomach and protecting against the cold on this extremely cold winter day.

I made an appointment with Wang Yun to go to Tianxianglou to choose rouge, and by the way, I wanted to buy a gift for my eldest brother. I was hungry on the way, so I went to the tavern in the eastern city to eat some side dishes and fruit wine. On the stage, the storyteller is still telling the story.

However, all the wine tables invariably discussed one thing, that is, a big battle between Ning Guo and Beiqi.

A thin man in a green shirt said: "Speaking of the armored soldiers of Beiqi, don't you know that their armor is invulnerable to swords and guns, and they can't pierce it. The soldiers there heard that all of them were warriors, and this battle was difficult to win. ”

A strong man with a beard on his face said: "Little brother, how can you grow up others to destroy your own prestige." My brother is in the Yanjia army, the military discipline is strict, and the general is kind, and my family is happy about it. ”

Another man said: "However, I heard that his general Yancheng is very good at treachery, and the soldiers, the victory is not with its courage but with its wisdom, fast!" ”

I was also very excited when I heard this, so I asked softly: "Ah Yun, what kind of character is Yancheng in their mouths?" ”

Wang Yun said: "Yancheng is the only son of the old general Yanmeng, he is very brave and able to fight, and he is very good at the art of war. He had won many battles before and was named the General of the Cavalry. This time Beiqi came to attack, and General Yan took the initiative to ask for help. ”

That's not bad, it's really a big guy that everyone admires. Just ......"

"Just what?"

I was about to answer, but I saw a young man stand up: "Brother Tai is right, soldier, treacherous." But every soldier who doesn't want to fight on the battlefield in a dignified manner, seek wisdom for wisdom, and be brave for the soul. Wisdom but no courage, empty as a piece of paper. If you have courage and no strategy, it is difficult to take on a big responsibility. Only wisdom and courage can be worthy of the handsomeness of the family. ”

The boy looked about younger than me and Wang Yun.

"You little doll is very good, but I don't see your doll fighting." As soon as the bearded man said this, everyone laughed.

I saw that the young man's face was red, and he didn't see the high-spirited appearance of the bold words just now.

I stood up: "This uncle, what you said is so good, as if you can go into battle and kill the enemy?" I wonder how many enemies you have killed and captured how many generals you have captured in your life? ”

"This ......" Dahan didn't know how to pick it up, so he only touched the back of his head.

The boy glanced at me and fled.