After Gu Xiaoyu left, Xu Huaiyi said proudly, "Are you completely relieved now? Xiaoyu is not a child without conscience. Besides, we have been so good to him, how could he bear to leave? Even if we put aside the favor, rationally, it is the best choice for him to stay and hide his identity temporarily. The identity of the eldest grandson of the emperor is a burden to him at present, and saving his life is more important."

Gu Huanxi had not been involved in the incident just now. At this moment, he let out a sigh of relief and leaned back on the sofa, "Then we should be more careful in the future. We must not let his identity be exposed."

Xu Huaiyi nodded, "Indeed, he can't. After all, it's not just the Crown Prince's wife and the Marquis of Changle who want to kill him."

"Do you think the other princes were involved as well?"

"What else? The people who were chasing Han Jun might have been Marquis Changle who borrowed the power of the King of Chu. But when they were in the First Prince's Mansion, how could Li Wanyu force Xiaoyu to leave? Li Wanyu was just taking the blame for others. When Xiaoyu was poisoned, I suspect she was also used as a pawn."

"Who is the most suspicious?"

"At that time, the Third Prince had just married and the Fourth Prince's wife was nowhere to be found. They probably didn't care that much about the position of the eldest grandson of the Emperor, as it wouldn't be their son's turn anyway. Only the Second Prince had reason to care about it. At that time, the Second Prince's wife was pregnant. If Xiaoyu hadn't been there, his son would have been the eldest grandson of the Emperor."

Gu Huanxi frowned, "It seems that the Second Prince is also a hypocritical hypocrite. All those good reputations were obtained through fraud, right?"

Xu Huaiyi said, "It's not all fake, but there must be some pretense. Otherwise, he wouldn't have the highest support in the fight for the throne, the highest status, the best reputation, and the most supporters. If nothing unexpected happens, he might really be the next emperor. What a pity..."

There is also a cunning and patient King Chu, and the second prince is destined to be cannon fodder.

Gu Huanxi asked, "If something happens to the Second Prince, the Su family will also be in trouble, right?"

Xu Huaiyi knew what she was worried about and comforted her, "It's good enough that the Su family is in trouble and Su Zhe can get away with it. Most of our business is in cooperation with him. Don't worry, I will persuade him later not to get too involved with the Second Prince."

"What's your excuse?"

"The Second Prince doesn't have the appearance of a wise ruler?"

Gu Huanxi rolled his eyes. "Believe it or not, if you say that, Su Zhe will immediately ask you, who has the potential to be a wise ruler?"

Xu Huaiyi chuckled, "Just kidding, how can I let him know that we have already chosen sides? At that time, I will not persuade him to draw a clear line with the Second Prince, but will euphemistically tell him that the Second Prince seems a bit cruel and ruthless, and is not someone who can share wealth and honor with others. He may very well do something like abandoning the donkey after it has done its work and destroying the bridge after crossing the river. I will remind him to be more careful and be on guard. Su Zhe is a smart man, and he will definitely keep some tricks up his sleeve when he helps the Second Prince in the future."

This explanation was barely acceptable. Gu Huanxi said "hmm" and then asked, "I wonder if Han Jun has found out about the Second Prince?"

Xu Huaiyi pondered and said, "I think he should have some guesses. I think he hates Changle Marquis Mansion the most."

Gu Huanxi couldn't help but frown when he heard this, "So, if he kills Li Yuan now, is that just the beginning?"

Xu Huaiyi said without thinking, "That's a must. He won't let Changle Houfu go. The shame of being hunted all the way, and the pain of being disfigured, as long as he is a man, he must avenge this."

Gu Huanxi was worried, "Then he won't stop doing this. I don't know if he will pass on this idea to Xiaoyu..."

Xu Huaiyi said, "If he really loves Xiaoyu, he probably won't do that."

Who among the elders who love their children would be willing to let a child bear such hatred too early?

Even if he wanted to discipline his child, he would at most not hide it from the child, but he would not lecture the child all the time and put too much pressure on him.

"He should come to see Xiaoyu tonight, right?"

"Well, probably."

Gu Huanxi asked curiously and somewhat uneasily, "What do you think he will say to Xiaoyu?"

Xu Huaiyi was eager to make a move, "How about I eavesdrop later and report back to you?"

"..."

What will happen to them as parents if they listen to their son's advice?

"What do you think?"

"Wash your hands and eat."

Gu Huanxi went to prepare dinner. Xu Huaiyi was a little disappointed when he saw that she disagreed. He whispered, "It's not like they will be discovered. What are you afraid of?"

During the meal, Gu Xiaoyu's emotions had almost calmed down. Anyway, Jiang Yong didn't notice anything unusual.

After dinner, Jiang Yong went for a walk in the sports field. Xu Huaiyi also followed with his daughter and son in his arms to help digest the food. The iron pot stewed goose cooked in the evening, with a circle of pancakes on it, was so delicious that he couldn't help but eat an extra bowl of rice. The two children were also a little full.

The moon was dim and the stars were sparse, with only the occasional faint chirping of insects.

Walking under the corridor covered with green leaves and smelling the faint fragrance of flowers and grass in the air, one can't help but feel relaxed and happy.

Jiang Yong was in a good mood and composed a poem on the spot with great emotion.

Xu Huaiyi doesn't know how to appreciate it, but that doesn't stop him from applauding and cheering.

Ah Li also joined in the clapping.

Jiang Yong was amused by the father and son. He first said to Ah Li, "Do you understand, little guy?" and then teased Xu Huaiyi, "What's good about it? Tell me."

This level of difficulty did not bother Xu Huaiyi. He said seriously, "Poetry has charm and style, and it also shows the current artistic conception everywhere, expressing your happy and joyful mood at the moment. At the same time, it also carries a bit of emotion, feeling that such beauty will be as fleeting as the morning dew."

Jiang Yong was quite surprised to hear this. He did not expect that Xu Huaiyi's interpretation was almost correct, especially the mood he expressed in his poems. "Not bad. It seems that you have studied very hard recently and have made great progress."

Xu Huaiyi immediately said modestly, "It's all because of your good teaching."

Jiang Yong smiled and said, "I have never taught you poetry, but it seems that you have some talent in this area. When I have time, I will arrange a few lessons for you so that your talent will not be buried."

Xu Huaiyi suddenly felt like he had shot himself in the foot. "No, Mr. Jiang, you are so busy, how can you spare the time to teach me? I have no knack for poetry at all. What I said just now was just a blind cat catching a dead mouse. Don't take it seriously. Don't waste your time on me."

Seeing the look of him trying to avoid her, Gu Xiaoyu felt mixed emotions for a moment. If other people saw this scene, they would probably have red eyes with sparks, right?

Jiang Yong didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "You, am I a monster? I boast that I have some teaching skills. Even if you don't have the knack, I can still help you write decent poems. What are you afraid of? Although poetry is not tested in the martial arts examination, it is always good to have many skills. In many social occasions, this kind of elegant literary things are also needed to make people happy. Don't you want others to think that you are not only outstanding in martial arts, but also can recite poems and compose couplets. The reputation of being both civil and military is much better than that of ordinary military generals."

Xu Huaiyi laughed dryly, "Thank you, Mr. Jiang, I'm really not that kind of person. I have to rack my brains to make up the number of words when writing an article, and recite poems and couplets. Wouldn't that make others laugh? I'd better not go out and make a fool of myself."

"You..." Jiang Yong sighed sincerely, "Others are desperately trying to cover up their shortcomings, fearing that they will be ridiculed if they are made public, but you are different, you don't shy away from it at all."

Xu Huaiyi said, "It is better to know oneself than to be clever. Besides, who is without shortcomings? Hiding them is meaningless and tiring. Those who try hard to cover up are mostly inferior. They have nothing to show for it, so they can only rely on lies to gild their own faces. But do I need that? I am not inferior at all. In fact, I think I am quite good in many aspects. If I can even recite poems and compose couplets, how can others survive?"

Jiang Yong, "..."

It was the first time he had seen such a boastful person, without any embarrassment at all. For a moment, he didn't know how to respond.

Gu Xiaoyu said, "Dad, learning never ends..."

Xu Huaiyi hurriedly said, "Dad knows, but Dad can't be good at everything. If you are too perfect, people will envy you. You still have to leave some shortcomings to give others the opportunity to attack and ridicule you."

Gu Xiaoyu was at a loss, "Isn't it too perfect?"

Xu Huaiyi said firmly, "Of course it's not good. No gold is pure, and no one is perfect. Why? Because when the moon is full, it wanes, when the water is full, it overflows, when the flowers are full, they wither, and when love is full, it becomes crazy. These words convey a truth. Everything should be done in moderation. Avoid excessive pursuit of extremes, so as not to go to the opposite side. Do you understand?"

Gu Xiaoyu seemed to understand but not quite.

Xu Huaiyi said it more thoroughly, "That is to say, no matter how you conduct yourself or what you do in the future, you don't have to put too much pressure on yourself and demand perfection in everything. That's too tiring and unrealistic. It's also easy to make yourself depressed or irritable. In the end, not only will you not become more perfect, but it will backfire and turn you into a crazy person."

Gu Xiaoyu slowly turned his head and looked at Jiang Yong, wanting to hear what he had to say.

Jiang Yong, "..."

Xu Huaiyi's ideas are somewhat inconsistent with his teaching methods. How can he explain this to his students?

Should I listen to my husband or respect my biological father?

He cleared his throat and said, "Your father's words are not without reason. The moon is full and then it wanes, so we should be more open-minded. As long as our minds are broad enough, they will not overflow. You are still young now, and this is the best time to acquire knowledge. You should learn as much as you can. The stronger your foundation, the more stable you will be no matter where you stand in the future."

Gu Xiaoyu stopped and saluted, "Thank you for your teachings, sir."

Jiang Yong waved his hand, "This is my responsibility as a teacher. When you go back home tonight, think about it yourself. It is better to have no books than to believe in them blindly. You should have your own ideas."

"Yes, sir."

When Jiang Yong opened his mouth, Xu Huaiyi kept silent. It was impossible for him to interfere with a teacher's education of his students.

He said that on purpose just now. Those principles were applicable in the fast-paced and stressful future, but they were actually a bit inappropriate at the moment. He just wanted Jiang Yong to understand his attitude, and also wanted to use this to put less pressure on Xiaoyu.

How could it be possible for Xiaoyu to take everything into consideration?

Having such a mentality will only drive yourself crazy. Only by taking a step back can both of you be safe.

Back in the main courtyard, Xu Huaiyi glanced at the doors and windows of the east wing, and touched his son's head, "Go, your uncle is here."

Gu Xiaoyu's body stiffened, and at this moment, he actually felt a little hesitant as if he was homesick.

"Don't think too much. Your uncle is not an outsider. Just say whatever you want. Don't worry about anything. Your father will back you up."

"it is good……"

Xu Huaiyi watched him enter the house and close the door with his own eyes, then he withdrew his gaze sourly and returned to the main room.

Gu Huanxi guessed something when she saw his expression. She took her daughter and fed her. Before she finished singing a lullaby, her daughter fell asleep beautifully. She carefully put her down and covered her with a thin blanket. Seeing Xu Huaiyi staring at her with resentment, she asked speechlessly, "What kind of emotion are you in?"

Xu Huaiyi said, "You don't care about me, and you don't ask..."

Gu Huanxi snorted and laughed, "Do I need to ask? I guessed it. Han Jun is here, right?"

Xu Huaiyi nodded gloomily, "He was so impatient. He showed up right after we confronted Xiaoyu."

That guy must be secretly watching their family.

Gu Huanxi said, "He is Xiaoyu's uncle, how can he not be anxious? If it were us, I'm afraid we wouldn't be willing to wait even a moment."

"You still don't trust us."

"It's normal that you can't trust him. Do you trust him completely?"

Xu Huaiyi was speechless. Of course he didn't trust her. They just knew each other, so how could he be so open-hearted?

"Okay, be less jealous. The whole yard can smell the sour smell. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at? Besides, if anyone is really jealous, it should be Han Jun. Xiaoyu's heart is on us."

After hearing this, Xu Huaiyi felt relieved. "That's right. Xiaoyu chose to stay and not go with him. Just imagine how sad Han Jun must be when he heard that. Tsk tsk..."

Gu Huanxi, "..."

This gloating look on his face is even worse than the jealous look just now.

Half an hour later, Gu Xiaoyu came in with red eyes, "Dad, uncle has something to tell you."

Xu Huaiyi nodded, put on his coat again, cheered himself up and went out.

Gu Huanxi pulled Gu Xiaoyu aside without asking about his eyes. He found a cotton towel, wet it with hot water, and covered his little face with it.

Gu Xiaoyu was lying on the kang with his sister sleeping next to him. He smelled the soothing scent of milk and gradually relaxed his body, obediently letting his mother cover his face.

Gu Huanxi also boiled two eggs and rolled them around his eyes a few times. Finally, the mother and son each ate one.

"Do you still feel uncomfortable?"

Gu Xiaoyu shook his head somewhat embarrassedly, buried his face in her arms, and said in a muffled voice, "It was at that moment that I felt that I had failed my uncle and let him down. I felt that I had let him down..."

Gu Huanxi hugged him and patted his back lovingly, "That can't be called a disappointment. It can only be said that you made the most correct choice at the moment. Your uncle actually understands it, but he just can't bear to let you go for the time being. After a few days, he will definitely come to his senses and will only be happy for you."

"Really?"

"Of course, put yourself in my shoes. If there is a better choice, I will let you leave no matter how reluctant I am."

"mother……"

"Trust your uncle and your father. They will definitely come up with a solution that will satisfy both parties."

After all, no one wants to see him suffer.


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