Mrs. Qin smiled. She always pretended to be delicate when Xiao Fangzhi was present.

"It's really good, my mother is determined."

Xiao Zicheng did not have an attack on the spot, but just responded lightly.

Seeing that the family gathered again after many days, Xiao Fangzhi was obviously in high spirits:

"Cheng'er, there was a message from the palace today, saying that you did a good job this time.

The Lord is very satisfied with you, and you must also do your duty in the future and never let down Your Majesty promote you.”

When Xiao Zicheng heard this, a strange look appeared on his face, and he thought to himself.

Dad, if I had known this was the result today, I would have said that the errand was not so good...

I hope my guess won't come true, otherwise our Xiao family will really have to live in the fire pit.

The dinner ended soon. Mrs. Qin stood up slowly, looked at the father and son who were having a good conversation, and a coldness flashed in her eyes and said softly:

"Master, Brother Cheng is tired all the time and should have a good rest for a night. I'll say your preaching words another day."

After saying that, she gave her son a wink, and Xiao Ziqing understood:

"My son is studying military books today, and he has some problems and wants to ask his father for advice. I wonder if his father can help his son solve his doubts."

Xiao Fangzhi smashed a sip of wine and showed emotion on his face.

Once upon a time, he was worried about these two sons.

Needless to say, the eldest son Xiao Zicheng is all about food, drink, gambling, and all the time, making friends outside, and making troubles every day under the name of Yongyi Bo Mansion.

Although his second son Xiao Ziqing is honest and obedient and respects him very much, he is just too soft-hearted.

If you say something, you can't beat a little bit if you put on three sticks.

Although he was born in a family of martial arts, he was not interested in swords and weapons. He always stayed in the pile of maids without any masturbation.

If you can't read the words of the saints, you won't be able to do anything in martial arts.

The Xiao family earned a title immediately. Several generations of people were buried in the army, and the population was not strong.

In Xiao Fangzhi's generation, there were only two branches left in the big house and the second house.

In addition, Xiao Fangzhi and the second wife were in a stern relationship because of some things. In this era where family strength was emphasized, the Xiao family seemed a little stretched.

Xiao Fangzhi used to worry that if he died one day, his two sons could protect the Xiao family's foundation for hundreds of years.

But now it seems that his heart has been hanging over, but he can let go.

Xiao Zicheng's loyalty was enthroned and was granted the title of Viscount of Shancheng. This was an honor that he had never received even when the Great Zhou Dynasty founded.

My youngest son has also been enlightened recently and actually offered to go to a private school to study, and even read military books in his spare time.

This made Xiao Fangzhi very happy. The two sons' changes one after another made him feel as if he was in a dream.

"Since you have questions and want to ask my father, I'll go and rest first."

Xiao Zicheng saw the whole process of Mrs. Qin's wink at the second brother just now, so he naturally knew that the mother and son were going to make trouble again.

However, compared to listening to his father's nagging and preaching, Xiao Zicheng chose to take the opportunity to slip away.

I thought I would be able to escape after saying this, but I didn't expect that Xiao Fangzhi stopped him:

"Don't worry, Cheng'er, I have something to say to you for my father."

Xiao Fangzhi picked up the wine glass and drank it all, turned his head and said to his younger son:

"You have just read military books, so it is normal that there are any problems. You should read the military books roughly and then solve your doubts for your father.

Cheng'er, you come with your father."

After saying that, Xiao Fangzhi stood up and walked towards the study.

Xiao Zicheng was immediately happy when he saw the mother and son being defeated. He made a provocative gesture to the two and took small steps to keep up with his father's pace.

After the father and son walked away, Qin Ru, who was originally smiling, immediately turned dark.

"Little bastard, donkey grass thing! You dare to provoke me! Let's take a look!"

Seeing that his mother was angry, Xiao Zicheng stood there at a loss, and did not dare to breathe.

Qin Ru's anger was even more intense when she saw her son like this:

"If you hadn't been born from ten months of pregnancy, I really doubt if you were my biological child.

There is no desire to compete at all. If that little bastard is exiled, we both will be alive by the time being, do you know?"

Xiao Ziqing responded in a low voice:

"What my mother taught me was...the child knew he was wrong..."

"You!! Alas..."

Qin Ru pointed at her son in anger and sighed heavily. After all, she was the flesh that fell from her body, so it was not too harsh.

"Come here! Are you dead? You've cleaned up all the dishes!"

Qin Ru, who was depressed in her heart, had to vent her anger on her servants. After venting, she pulled her son up and walked towards the inner house.

In the study room.

Xiao Fangzhi, who was a little drunk, looked at his increasingly promising son, and his eyes couldn't hide his gratitude.

"Cheng'er, I got the news for my father that the third prince will return to the capital soon.

At that time, I will take you to my father and personally and resolve all the previous grievances. As for the Deng family, I will find a way to vent my anger for you.

I know that with your nature, you must feel a little resentful, but you must also understand the difficulties of being a father."

After a while of silence, Xiao Fangzhi finally spoke out today's theme.

Xiao Zicheng was not surprised by his father's thoughts.

After all, loyalty to the emperor and patriotism is the ancestral teaching of the Xiao family. The third prince is a member of the royal family. Naturally, Xiao Fangzhi would not allow Xiao Zicheng to take revenge.

However, if his guess comes true, why did the third prince send someone to assassinate him before, let's not talk about it for the time being.

If there is any connection between the third prince in Changping, don’t talk about Xiao Zicheng, I’m afraid the entire Xiao family will be on that list of erasing.

Xiao Zicheng originally wanted to inform his father of his guess, but when he thought of himself in his ear room, Emperor Jingping repeatedly emphasized that this matter must not be leaked.

After thinking about it, Xiao Zicheng still endured it and just replied lightly:

"My son understands, please rest assured."

Xiao Fangzhi nodded with relief, then seemed to remember something, and slapped his forehead suddenly:

"I forgot to tell you that tomorrow is winter hunting. People from the palace will send you to send a message and call you to participate."

"Winter hunt?"

Xiao Zicheng was stunned at first. At this time, Emperor Jingping still had the intention to go out to hunt?

However, after a little thought, he realized that the Great Zhou attached great importance to various ritual systems, and etiquette represented a country's cultural tradition and was of symbolic significance.

On the surface, the emperor took the lead in hunting to the hunting ground, but what it represents not only showing force, but also the role of training troops.

"Yes, don't be late tomorrow, don't be late."

Xiao Fangzhi repeatedly told him not to delay the time and drove Xiao Zicheng out of the study.
Chapter completed!