Chapter 9: Cowards

Chu Nan was shocked by Chu Yue's news, and then hesitated: "Yue'er, don't lie to me, there is no good result for a lying child." ”

Chu Yue grinned and said: "Well, seeing that the eldest brother and the third brother have all made contributions, the second brother and the fourth brother are also sure to be sent abroad after this big exam, but you, brother, have achieved nothing when you are old, the old ancestor can't stand it this time, and instructs your father to help you find something to do in the Janissary Camp or the City Defense Division, don't seek to rise to prominence, but you can't lose the face of the Chu family." ”

Yangmei secretly breathed a sigh of relief, it seems that Chu Nan is not dispensable in this family, this time the ancestor of the Chu family came to Beijing, it may not be a good time for Chu Nan to make contributions, just thinking about Chu Nan's lazy surname and bad reputation, Yang Mei can't help but be a little discouraged.

Chu Nan squatted on the stool, looked at his sister who was smiling like a little fox and his wife with a strange face, shook his head and said, "No, grandma has long promised me to make my own decisions, how can I suddenly regret it this time?"

Chu Yue stood up, walked behind Chu Nan, leaned on Chu Nan's shoulder and said with a smile: "This, it's simple, it's mostly because of my sister-in-law." If you keep messing around like this, grandma won't dare to see Ping Nanbo in the future, hehe, sister-in-law is so good, the Chu family will definitely give an explanation to the outside. ”

Yang Mei listened to Chu Yue's words directly, and she didn't know what to say for a while, but she wondered in her heart why the ancestor of the Chu family, who had always been wise, looked at Chu Nan so differently and made such a promise, but looking at Chu Yue and Chu Nan's intimacy, she didn't open her mouth after all.

Chu Nan felt a soft body close to him behind him, and the scent of a girl's orchid came into his nose, and a long-lost sense of warmth hit him, making Chu Nan a little dizzy. Stretched out a hand and touched Chu Yue's delicate little face, and said softly: "You think too simply, even if I enter the military position, I will be the kind of idle position that does not do anything but leads the salary, so that the nominal fame will not change anything." “

Chu Yue noticed that Yangmei's eyes were very strange, and then she noticed that she and the fifth brother were too close, and hurriedly stepped aside with a red face, and squeaked: "Eh, does it mean anything else to say that grandma?"

Chu Nan pretended not to notice the small movements between his aunt and sister-in-law, and said with his hands in his hands: "Hey, grandma has always been thoughtful in doing things, I think this time most likely she wants to give me a serious identity, so that I can participate in the palace martial arts in January." ”

The court martial arts performance was a little earlier than the Qiu Yu Dabi, and it was an opportunity for those noble sons and daughters who had already made a name for themselves to compete in martial arts. At that time, most of the royal relatives and nobles who are in the military will participate, and the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, including the emperor in the palace, and the favored princesses and princesses will go to watch the battle, as long as they win a few games, not to mention all kinds of rewards, they will leave a good impression in front of His Majesty and the bigwigs of all parties, of course, if it provokes those princesses and county lords, it will be more cost-effective.

Chu Yue tilted her head and thought about it, and said embarrassedly: "Why didn't I think of it, it seems that grandma probably planned to do this." Brother must fight for luck when he arrives, he wins the first best, and no matter how bad he is, he has to enter the top three. ”

Chu Nan almost squirted out a mouthful of water, and said embarrassedly: "You think it's a child's house, it's a real battle of swords and guns, if I win the first place, how can you make those children who have come back from the border for many years be embarrassed? As for the first place, hum, I think Li Ling is going to be the first when he comes back this time, and I won't fight for it." ”

When Yang Mei saw Chu Nan mention Li Ling, her eyes became gloomy, and she said coldly: "Fight, what are you going to fight with them?

Chu Nan's eyes were playful, and he pretended not to care: "With them? Why don't you just talk to him? Everyone understands some things, and Yue'er is not an outsider, so why hide it." ”

Chu Yue naturally smelled the smell of gunpowder between the two, but she didn't know what to say, she squeaked and whined for a while, and then reacted and said, "Eh, I'm really tired after driving for so long." I also got the news, I went back to sleep, uh, you talk, don't send it. He left in a panic.

Yangmei stared at Chu Nan coldly, since marrying into the Chu family, Chu Nan always looks like a wreck, as long as he sees that he is angry, he will grit and make amends, it has never been like today.

Chu Nan didn't look at Yangmei's face, and continued to be mean: "Oh, I know, because that good friend of yours is back, you rushed to meet people, but you didn't get a good face, come back and make a face according to me? Or do you think that not spending the night in the palace last night was a great victory of reason against **, and it is already very worthy of me?"

Chu Nan looked at Yangmei's pretty face that was flushed with anger, reached out and touched the bitten white lip, and muttered: "If you really want to, just do it, I really don't care." ”

Linglong, who was waiting outside the door, threw down the things in her hand, ran into the house, pushed Chu Nan away, and helped the weeping Yangmei and said loudly: "What are you doing? Miss has never been sorry for you, on the contrary, you have never been worthy of Miss!"

Chu Nan smiled, slapped his hand, looked at the delicate little girl who was covering her face full of surprise and anger, and sighed, "Pay attention to your identity." ”

Chu Nan watched with satisfaction as the anger in the little beauty's eyes was replaced by fear, and spread his hands to Yang Mei and said, "The tiger is not powerful, do you really think I am hollokitty?"

Chu Nan ignored Yangmei's reaction, turned around and walked towards his room. Closing the door, Chu Nan hammered his left chest depressedly, secretly cursed his thumping heart, and muttered: "Damn, it feels so cool to be a bad guy." Hmm, poor little Linglong, I'm sorry, I didn't control it at the time, I'll make it up to you later. ”

Early the next morning, Chu Nan was really called to Chu Yuan's study. Chu Yuan pointed out Chu Nan's previous idleness in a heartbroken manner, and then informed Chu Nan to report to the Praetorian Guard camp within three days, and hinted at the matter of performing martial arts in the lower court, seeing that Chu Nan still didn't look awake, he waved impatiently to drive people away.

When I returned to my yard, the sun was already hanging over the treetops. Chu Nan touched his stomach, wondering if he had breakfast left, and when he returned to the small courtyard, he wanted to go back to his room to sleep, but he was stopped by Linglong and told that Yangmei was waiting for him to come back for dinner. Chu Nan looked at the faintly visible fingerprints on the delicate little girl's face, and he didn't want to be smiling anymore, so he had to follow Linglong honestly.

Watching the steaming meals continue to be served, Chu Nan was full of emotion, I don't know how long it has been since he was treated so well. Chu Nan seemed to have forgotten what happened last night, briefly repeated Chu Yuan's words, and then began to concentrate on dealing with the food on the table. After drinking and eating, he informed Yangmei, said goodbye to the unusually quiet master and servant, and began to enjoy the last leisurely time.

All the way to Invite Yue Tower, Chu Nan secretly hated that it was too early, and the young women on the street were scarce and pitiful, and they had no chance to rub oil.

Just as Chu Nan was still sighing, the cute fairy yawned and came to Chu Nan's table, and the few guests upstairs were all secretly drooling at the back of the little beauty.

Xian'er sat down lazily, which was an ordinary action, but it made her perform a charming charm, so that Chu Nan, who was sad in the autumn and spring, couldn't help but take a few more looks.

Chu Nan knocked on the little goblin who was weird, and said hatefully: "Die Nizi, die early in the morning." ”

Qin Xian'er pursed her lips aggrievedly, pulling the corners of Chu Nan's clothes to be coquettish, looking like she wanted to cry. Although Chu Nan knew that she was pretending, she still couldn't help but feel distressed, resisted the urge to hold her in her arms and soothe her, slapped away the hand that was pulling the corner of her clothes, and snorted coldly: "The little goblin who hooks the soul, climb to the side." ”

Qin Xian'er slowly withdrew her hand, her big teary eyes made Chu Nan wonder if she had really done something heinous? Chu Nan glared at her a few times, took out something from his arms and handed it to Xian'er: "Eh, I saw that this bracelet was good when I came, I bought it easily, see if it's appropriate?"

Xian'er looked at the bracelet in surprise, and sighed secretly, could this wood also be enlightened, is this hinting at something?Giggled: "I want you to put it on for me." ”

Chu Nan had a great headache, hesitated and pulled Xian'er's tender little hand, and slowly put the bracelet on. Xian'er has followed her family to learn to pick tea and make tea since she was a child, but her skin is very well maintained, and she is as smooth as silk in her hands, and the emerald green crystal bracelet is even more crystal clear against the background of her pink and white slender wrist. Chu Nan secretly thought that after a while, most of the fairies would not refuse, so he had the courage to hold Qianqianyu's hand in his hand and gently stroked and pinched it with his fingers. Xian'er didn't seem to feel it, she lowered her head shyly, her ears became pink, but she thought happily in her heart, well, this bracelet must have cost a lot of money, well, looking at his appearance, he also likes me, but he is so light and thin with me, should I withdraw my hand?

At this moment, he heard someone snort coldly, Chu Nan turned around and looked, and was so shocked that he hurriedly let go of Xian'er's hand, and said with a smile: "Eh, it's Lin'er, ah, and Wan'er, why are you here." ”

Yang Lin took Yang Wan'er's hand, sat down angrily, and said angrily: "Isn't it the right time for us to come?

Chu Nan frowned and said solemnly: "Don't talk nonsense, Xian'er said that she was unwell just now, and I will take her pulse." ”

Xian'er stood up, glanced at Chu Nan, and muttered, "What a coward!"

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