Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Father Worries
Since Lin Zhi took over the preparations before his expedition, in the next few days, Lingwu was relatively free, and he concentrated on his cultivation to step up. As before, he combined spiritual cultivation with the practice of true martial arts, and the effect was particularly good. Not only did it not slow down as my grandfather said, but the spiritual vortex also sped up a bit. Not only did the absorption speed of spiritual power increase by ten times, but the speed at which the blood veins in his body absorbed energy had accelerated a lot, at least twice as fast as before, which made Lingwu overjoyed.
In his spare time from cultivation, Lingwu read a lot of books in his grandfather's study, especially about brute beasts and marching and fighting. My grandfather's marching record, "The Records of the Beasts", records in detail the battle on the southwest front thirty years ago. Lingwu paid special attention to this book, and spent a lot of time reading and figuring it out, but I really didn't know if I didn't read it, and the more I read it, the more frightened I became. A few days ago, my grandfather told me that this world is so big, dangers are everywhere, and that's really the case. The brute beasts described in this book alone made Lingwu feel incredible, a group of brute beasts had such a powerful combat power. The mountains of the southwest are boundless, and I don't know how many magic and dangers are hidden. It seems that this war is not simple, and it should be very different from the slave rebellion in Hongning Mansion last time. Thinking that there was a god general like Hou Ye this time, Lingwu was not particularly worried. It's just that I have some expectations, listening to what my grandfather and Hou Ye said, it seems that a martial saint like King Liang is very powerful, how powerful can it be?
The training of the guards did not dare to relax, and Lingwu had to check it once a day. More than 20 new commanders took office, and they were full of energy, but they didn't have to worry about Lingwu, they made full arrangements, and they tired the guards half to death. Lingwu and Lin Zhi checked around and returned to their residence, and everyone was very happy.
"What are you so happy about? The people in this courtyard were all smiling, "Lin Zhi, they were laughing happily, and a voice came out from behind them and startled them. Lin Zhi looked back, but it was Zhang Rufeng, and several people hurriedly saluted: "Hello Second Young Master!" ”
"Steward Lin, don't be polite. Where did Lingwu go? ”
"I should go back to the study, the young master has been studying in the study since I came back from the martial arts training ground."
"Then I won't bother him, you remember to tell Lingwu that you will come to me for dinner tonight, which was arranged by the old man himself."
"Please rest assured, Second Young Master, I will definitely tell the Young Master, and I will not make a mistake."
These days, my grandfather and two uncles are very busy, and Lingwu has not seen them at all. Hearing that his grandfather asked him to eat together, thinking of his grandfather's physical condition, he rushed to his second uncle's yard early in the morning. It was dark for a while before my grandfather and two uncles returned home. It seemed that my grandfather was in a bad situation, coughing constantly. With the support of the guards, he got out of the sedan chair, and the eldest and second uncles hurriedly stepped forward to help them go to the main hall. At this time, my grandfather beckoned to Lingwu, and Lingwu hurriedly stepped forward to hold my grandfather's arm, and the second uncle stepped aside.
In the main hall, a large family sat together, and the grandfather and the two rooms came very neatly. The second uncle stood up and said, "Our whole family gathered together tonight because the eldest brother will lead his troops to the expedition tomorrow. The eldest brother served as a vanguard general to fight against the brute beasts this time, and it may take several years before he can come back to reunite with his family, and it will not be so easy to meet in the future. My father was worried that everyone was usually very busy, so my father specially arranged for the whole family to get together and have a good chat. Father, do you think I'm right? ”
"You, that's it. What do I worry about, what do I worry about? Your eldest brother is also a general, and he has led troops to fight for decades, and he fought with me to the brute beast thirty years ago, so I don't worry about him. Rulong, I'm old now, this family depends on you to support it, and everyone in the family is looking forward to your safety, and nothing can go wrong. The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, be careful to make the ship of ten thousand years. ”
"What my father taught me was that Rulong kept it in mind. Please also ask my father to relax, although it is said that there are emperors and princes in this world, and there are marquis and mansions below, but which one is worry-free, they are all guarding their own territory and looking at other people's territory. There are constant wars in the world, where there are peaceful days, wars are common, and most of my father's life has been spent in wars. My father doesn't have to worry about me at home, take care of my body, and my son is still looking forward to coming back after this battle to serve your old man. ”
"What Rulong said is reasonable, I don't have anything to worry about, you can remember that there is still an old man like me waiting for you to come to support the elderly, even if it is filial piety. It's been a long time since I've been drinking, so I'll drink a little today to see you off and wish you success! ”
The father and son picked up the wine glass and drank it all, Lingwu found that there were tears in their eyes, but they just endured it and didn't fall down.
The second uncle hurriedly raised his wine glass and said to the eldest uncle: "Big brother, this trip is to serve the country and ensure the safety of the party. I envy my younger brother, but I don't have the courage to charge into battle, only Linyuan envy the fish. Don't worry, eldest brother, I can't do anything else, I will definitely take care of the affairs of this family, so don't worry about it, eldest brother. I toast the eldest brother here with a glass of wine, and wish the eldest brother a sword to the southwest, and lead the troops to return triumphantly. ”
The eldest uncle reached out and patted the second uncle's shoulder, then took his hand and said, "Take care of your father, take care of your family, what I can't do, eldest brother, please leave everything to you." To borrow your good words, my brothers and I have done this glass of wine. With that, the two of them raised their heads and drank it, and then turned their glasses upside down, and the two looked at each other and laughed, and tears of laughter fell out.
It was Lingwu's turn to toast, and the uncle solemnly said to Lingwu: "Lingwu, you also have to go to the front line." Uncle only has one word for you, you must remember it! Saving your life is the most important thing for you, and no matter what the situation, you will be doing a great job for our family by coming back alive. ”
"Thank you uncle for your teachings, I must run faster than others."
"Hehe, you kid is usually serious, but today he is also flamboyant."
"What my father said was that it was wrong for me. With such a good nephew as Lingwu, I am reluctant to make any mistakes, otherwise who will I marry such a beautiful girl from the Zhang family? Fertilizer and water don't flow into outsiders' fields. ”
"Hehe, I can't see that the eldest brother is so good! Your words reached my heart, and your brother and sister nagged in my ear every day, saying that they wanted to recruit Lingwu in. I also thought in my heart, but my sister Ruxue is such a son, if I rob her baby, she won't scold me to death. Besides, listening to this tone, my eldest brother won't let me get my wish, right? But I promise, as long as the eldest brother recruits Lingwu as his son-in-law, I have no opinion, after all, the meat is still in the pot if it is rotten. ”
"Stop, stop. See what you guys say? How did my grandson become the meat in your pot," my grandfather laughed too, and the room was filled with joyful words for a while.
The pleasant time is always too short, two hours pass in a moment, and the night is deep. Rufeng took away the others, and there were only four people left in the house: grandfather, two uncles and Lingwu. The room fell silent all of a sudden, and the uncle looked at his grandfather, who also looked at him, and father and son looked at each other like this. The second uncle quietly pulled Lingwu's hand, and the two quietly prepared to leave, but the uncle stopped them.
"Don't go," he stepped forward and knelt down in front of his grandfather at once: "Father, the child is not filial and cannot be by your side." I will kowtow to you three times today, and I ask your forgiveness. After speaking, he slowly touched his head to the ground, and the sound of knocking on the ground. Grandpa didn't move, and when he finished kowtowing, he stretched out his hand and pulled him up: "My son went out on behalf of his father, for the country and the family, this is the most filial piety, with a son like you, I have no regrets when I die." You and I have a deep relationship between father and son, God has eyes, and he will definitely let you and me be father and son again in the next life. I won't send you tomorrow, take care, you go! The second brother sent you away. ”
The eldest uncle stood up, wiped the sleeve of his right hand on his face, turned around and walked out quickly, and the second uncle hurriedly followed. Lingwu clearly saw that his uncle, who was usually grinning, burst into tears.