Chapter 55 Hunting Ground(1/2)
Song Chuzhao almost ran into the house.
There was a slight warmth on her face, and she was sweating while holding the palm of her hand. Just as she was about to lower her head to open it, she suddenly found that Song Guangyuan was standing in front. Her hands shook, and she was almost scared, so she quickly put the box into her sleeve.
"Dad, are you waiting for me?"
Song Guangyuan pretended not to see her little movements and asked, "Your mother said, have you told me?"
Song Chuzhao nodded.
Song Guangyuan led the way in front, waved and said, "Let's have a walk with me. How did you think?"
"I didn't think much." Song Chuzhao followed his footsteps and said, "Father, what do you think?"
Song Guangyuan was on the small road and raised his head, as if he was recalling where he should start.
The light became darker and darker in the dusk, and his shadow became blurry.
Finally, Song Guangyuan said, "When I was young, I was often looked down upon. I had the power of Confucius and martial arts, but I had never read many books. My mother didn't like me either. She prefers my third brother, and she has to pay attention to everything. I feel that I will never have any future in my life. If the Song family wants to shine, they can only rely on the third brother."
Song Guangyuan said: "Actually, I don't understand why I have to be biased by the same parents. So I swear that I will make a name for myself and do a career for them."
"My first wife was my mother's dear. She had never read any books, she only knew how to be obedient. Listen to my mother's words. Later, I met General He. He saw my loyalty and thought about my father's friendship and relied on me very much. To be honest, I respected General He much more than my family at that time. He was also few people who could treat me fairly."
Song Chuzhao said: "So you have much respect for your grandfather. Do you want to repay his kindness?"
Song Guangyuan said: "It's not a question of repaying me. I voluntarily marry your mother and go to the border. What I want is to rise to the top, and I happened to encounter this opportunity. After that, Mr. He did give me many supporters. I'm afraid that many people in the capital would be jealous of the Song family. If not, I am still a small soldier under General He, who does chores for others and does useless things on weekdays."
Song Chuzhao stared at him and moved his lips, and then said, "Father, you said this to make me feel better, right? After so many years, whether it is love or selfishness, how can we distinguish so clearly?"
Song Guangyuan turned his head and smiled: "I'm just talking nonsense. He Wan is kind-hearted and tolerant of my mother, but you don't have to feel that you owe her anything. The person who made the decision was myself, and now the entire Song family is enjoying wealth and glory. My mother was very dissatisfied with me in the past, so naturally she wouldn't have any good face to you. But remember, no one can say anything in the Song family. Just be confident and respond to them. There is no need to be wronged here because of me."
Song Chuzhao said: "Dad, I know your hard work. You don't have to worry about us."
Song Guangyuan stopped, stood face to face with her, and said, "Zhaozhao, you were raised by me. You have been by my side for more than ten years. I regard you as a parent-child. However, my father has never been qualified. He is always busy with official duties, does not know how to educate girls, and treats you too harshly. It is mostly your mother who disciplines you. You have followed me and suffered a lot in the border. If you were born in the capital, you should be much more relaxed and comfortable now."
Song Chuzhao said: "There is no such if. And I really like borders."
Song Guangyuan nodded: "Yes, there is no such if. But if you still recognize me, I will still be your father in the future."
Song Chuzhao said: "Of course you are my father. I have been calling me father for more than ten years, how can I disappear for no reason?"
"Yeah, okay." Song Guangyuan smiled, and tears also emerged in his eyes. The father and daughter looked at each other and smiled.
Song Guangyuan patted her shoulder: "Zhaozhao, my father is very happy to see you getting married. I have discussed with your mother and still hope you can get married from the Song family. So you know this privately, but don't tell the second wife and the old lady."
Song Chuzhao nodded.
Song Guangyuan hesitated for a moment and said, "General Fu... is your biological father, he is also an excellent person. When he was in a high position, he was still as close as a brother to me. I married your mother in front of him, and he didn't know the inside story and just avoided me. Although he has lived a brilliant life over the years, it's a pity for people to watch. I didn't expect that he is still a lonely man. You can do this by yourself, and you don't have to worry about me. I rarely stay at home, and if someone can take care of you, I will feel relieved."
Song Chuzhao felt complicated when he thought of Fu Changjun.
If the other party is also his own father... that's really awesome. You don't have to be afraid of going out to fight.
Song Guangyuan called her again.
"Zhaozhao."
Song Chuzhao: "Hey."
Song Guangyuan asked: "What did Gu Wulang give you, making you so happy?"
Song Chuzhao hid his hand behind him: "I don't tell you!"
Song Guangyuan said: "...I just want to buy it as you want. If you want to get married, dowry and gifts, your father will prepare it for you."
Song Chuzhao shouted: "There is no reason to buy according to the rules! You are too careless! You have to choose the gift yourself! I will kiss you once, and you have to buy according to other people's things. How can this be done!"
Song Guangyuan: “…”
Song Chuzhao ran away. When he arrived at the corridor, he turned around and added: "Dad, I like all the gifts you have carefully selected. But you must never copy other people's purchases!"
Song Guangyuan said with a headache: "I know, I know." If I had known, I would have copied the answer quietly.
He Wan moved to the He Mansion for less than two days after living in the Song Mansion. She hadn't come back for more than ten years, so it's reasonable to visit relatives.
Song Chuzhao followed him jumping.
Song Guangyuan took Song Erniang... and found someone to attend the class. Mr. He recommended a few gentlemen to him and asked them to attend the class together, so that they could be quiet while on the way.
Song Guangyuan felt that if a person had a broad vision, he would not be so easily confused by the narrowness in front of him. The most important thing was to stay away from the glitzy capital city and Mrs. Song.
Within two days, the weather suddenly cooled down, and then it started to snow. The eaves of the capital were covered with white frost.
During the days when the official hunting was officially launched, the snow stopped, but the snow on the ground still had a shallow layer.
Because the place was far away, some people went there one day in advance. He Wan was worried about her and pressed her until that morning she was willing to let her leave.
Gu Fengjian drove a carriage to pick her up.
When I saw her, I stared at her earrings for a long time, and then smiled brightly and said, "It looks good."
Song Chuzhao said: "I also think these earrings look good!"
Gu Fengjian whispered: "I'm not talking about earrings."
Mr. He couldn't stand it. He felt that this man who likes to climb the wall had a deep routine and directly interrupted the conversation between the two: "Let's go! If you don't leave, you can't catch up!"
The two set off early, but the carriage drove slowly to stabilize. When they arrived at the hunting ground, it was almost noon.
The hunting ground was surrounded by wooden fences, and the Jinwu Guard led troops to guard the entrance and conducted a strict inspection of the people coming and going.
When Song Chuzhao entered, Fan Chongqing, Ji Yutang and others were all on the list. They gathered in the wide martial arts field, waiting for the hunting activities to begin.
When these men saw Gu Fengjian appear, they wanted to surround him, but because Song Chuzhao was there, they were worried that there was a difference between men and women, so they did not dare to get too close, so they greeted him from afar.
Song Chuzhao inspected a circle.
Most of the men gathered on the right side, while the women stood clearly on the other side. They stood in the leeward position, with unwashed white snow on their faces, and they looked at the boys opposite from time to time. The pleasant low laughter floated intermittently in the air.
Looking at their luxurious and exquisite clothes, you know that they are not really here to hunt, but rather to say that they are more suitable for fun.
It is precisely because of these beautiful girls that the young men opposite were wearing only a few thin clothes in the cold weather to show their stunning figure, with a heroic figure, and a particularly mighty man.
Ah... Song Chuzhao felt the faint flow of eyes on the field, and he felt that spring was coming.
Even though the sky is clearly snowing.
Song Chuzhao and Gu Fengjian didn't go anywhere. They found a corner and sat down to wait for the start.
Gu Silang walked over with big strides, wanting to chat with his fifth brother and introduce him to the rules of this hunting ground.
He thought Gu Fengjian would be on the stage, after all, the riding skills his fifth brother had shown before were too superb and really amazing. But when he mentioned a word, he was rolled by the two of them in front of him.
No, it shouldn't be said to be rolling your eyes, it seems to have a little murderous intent.
He felt that his fifth brother wanted to send him away on the spot.
Gu Silang reflected silently for a moment, but could not find out where he was wrong.
His fifth brother is so outstanding in riding and shooting skills, he is better than Fan Chongqing and himself. Why is it that he must hide it?
Don’t he want to show off in front of Song Sanniang?
His fifth brother... His fifth brother is so indifferent to fame and fortune!
Gu Silang tried several times, but when he saw that the two of them had no fighting spirit, he could only give up regretfully. He brought them a charcoal basin, and then brought them a plate of barbecue and fruits, and asked them to sit and eat slowly. Then he hooked his shoulders with Fan Chongqing and went out with his injuries.
Not long after, Tang Zhanglian took Fu Changjun to come. The people standing scatteredly immediately calmed down, lowered their eyes and saluted in the direction of the high platform.
At this time, hunting was mainly about having fun and relaxing. Tang Zhanglian waved his hand and signaled that everyone didn't have to be too polite.
Hunting is actually nothing interesting, and there is nothing good to watch. After all, people can't chase horses. When the results come out, they can make people feel a little excited.
Tang Zhanglian obviously had no interest. He sat on the stage on a high place, and according to the manuscript he memorized every year, he seriously said a few words of encouragement, focusing on the "reward" at the end. He focused on the last few years, who had received any rewards, and hoped that everyone could work hard.
Then he gave the order and the horn was blown up. The young man who wanted to participate in the hunt quickly turned over and ran out to all directions.
The venue was empty in an instant.
Tang Zhanglian knew that if he was present, these people would be uncomfortable, so he pulled the generals beside him and went to play elsewhere.
Fu Changjun patrolled the stage with an expressionless face, then walked towards Song Chuzhao with his sword in his arms.
Song Chuzhao thought he could not eat here, so he hurriedly hid the plate.
Fu Changjun walked up to her and asked in a slight question: "What's wrong with you just watching me?"
Song Chuzhao said innocently: "I don't have it." She looked at Gu Fengjian and asked, "Do I have it?"
Gu Fengjian said calmly: "No."
Fu Changjun glanced at the two of them, nodded, turned around and walked away.
When he walked away, Gu Fengjian asked again: "So what are you doing when you keep staring at him?"
Song Chuzhao said in a daze: "Didn't you say I don't?" She really didn't think so.
Gu Fengjian said seriously: "You have it."
Song Chuzhao: "...I'll just take a look."
Song Chuzhao was thinking about how to get over this topic, but not far away Ji Yutang and his brother called out loudly: "Fifth Young Master!"
Song Chuzhao never thought Ji Yutang was so pleasing to her.
To be continued...