The bedroom was covered with wedding invitations, and the servants filled the entire room. Zong Yuan came over, holding two children, and said, “Alright, everyone can leave.”
His tone was casual but carried an irresistible firmness. Those who had been drinking turned and started walking out, “Yes!”
Hiccup, why did the voice giving orders today sound a bit different?
Qi Hanguang frowned and made a secret resolution. He would punish these muddled heads tomorrow. Getting drunk and not even recognizing each other was a bit too much.
It was late now, and the maid couldn’t be bothered with etiquette. She handed over two cups of wine, “General, Madam, let’s exchange cups!”
Zong Yuan took the lead, not wanting to drink this wine with a man who had had three wives and wasn’t even his wife. His hand trembled, and the wine glass fell to the ground, making a crisp sound. “Oops,” Zong Yuan pretended to be clumsy, “Sorry, my hand slipped.”
Qi Hanguang’s eyelid twitched, “No problem. How about Madam and I share a cup as well?”
Zong Yuan reached for the wine glass in his hand. Qi Hanguang unconsciously let go. The next moment, his chest was drenched in wine. Unfortunately, his newlywed wife had left his wine glass on the table, “Alas, it’s all my fault for not being able to hold my liquor.”
The person who had been drinking passed out on the hall floor!
Qi Hanguang forced himself up, waved away the attendants who wanted to approach, personally picked up the cup from the ground, poured two more cups, and placed the one that had fallen in front of Zong Yuan, “If Madam can’t hold the wine glass steady, how about I hold it for you?”
Zong Yuan raised an eyebrow, “General, you’re too kind.” He was still playing the drinking game, downed it in one go, and the up-and-down movement of his throat was particularly eye-catching. He even turned the wine glass upside down, “Not a drop left.”
Exchanging cups. It turns out that everyone drinking separately is also called exchanging cups?
Qi Hanguang cleared his throat and drank the entire cup in one go.
Gained some knowledge.
The nanny, wearing a complex expression, led a large group of people out. The two children were stripped down to their pristine undershirts by their attendants. Zong Yuan stretched his neck and flexed his wrists. Qi Hanguang could even hear the crackling of his fingers.
“…” Is this about to turn into a fight?
Zong Yuan was afraid that Qi Hanguang would do something, so he searched around the bedroom. He pulled out two blankets from the wardrobe and spread them directly on the floor by the bed. “General, let’s be friends. I don’t want to take advantage of you. You can sleep on the bed with your son, and I’ll sleep here for the night.”
Don’t call him a ger; the general’s physique wasn’t as good as his. A grown man sitting by the bed wouldn’t be a problem.
Qi Hanguang sighed. He had predicted the Emperor and Prime Minister’s reactions but had forgotten about the feelings of another party. “You sleep on the bed.” How could he let his ger sleep on the floor?
It was still early spring, and Zong Yuan’s internal heat was high due to the mermaid incident. Just a few pieces of clothing could make him break into a sweat. Now, he laid out the bedding, undressing layer by layer, wearing only a white undershirt like the two little brats, highlighting his broad shoulders and long legs. “General, sleep if you want.”
He tried to be patient with this man. He was too chatty; there was no need for all this.
Qi Hanguang, Qi Hanguang wanted to stab him to death.
He smiled, a perfect blend of the military’s ruthlessness and the scholar’s refinement. “Then, General, I’ll rely on you.”
Zong Yuan’s bed looked intriguing and fun. Qi Dongjun and Qi Dongjing had never slept on the floor before. They excitedly hopped down from the bed and stomped their little feet. “Daddy, Daddy! Can we sleep with you tonight?”
Zong Yuan raised his lips. “No.”
They pouted again. “Why not?”
Even with their teary eyes, Zong Yuan remained unmoved. “Did you wash your hands and face? Did you brush your teeth? Did you take a bath? Did you go to the bathroom before bed?”
The two little brats pitifully huddled together, and in their hearts, Zong Yuan was like a big demon. Qi Dongjun softly retorted, “You haven’t either…”
Zong Yuan nonchalantly lifted them onto the bed, “My bed doesn’t mind me being dirty. What’s it matter for three big gentlemen to huddle on my little bed?”
Qi Hanguang felt something was amiss, “So, are they sleeping with me?” Then, it wouldn’t be three big gentlemen?
Zong Yuan sighed, and patted Qi Hanguang’s shoulder, “Brother, don’t be too sensitive.”
Qi Hanguang’s mouth twitched, “It’s getting late. Let’s rest.”
Zong Yuan blew out the lamp and lay back in the covers. Even in the darkness, he could hear the whispers of the two little brats. They were incredibly innocent. He rested his hands behind his head and called out to 0046, “Mission.”
0046 settled things for him, “Zong Yuan, you’ve earned sixteen years of time for your big brother.”
Zong Yuan gave a faint smile, “Hmm.”
0046 had already downloaded the information, “Well, in this world…”
Every time it started like this, it made Zong Yuan uncomfortable, “What is it?”
“Carry the hopes of all the brothers in the world. Become the number one warrior that makes them proud.”
Zong Yuan, “…”
He genuinely asked 0046, “Can I know who assigned this mission?”
A strong sense of chuunibyou!
0046 replied, “…Just complete the mission. For missions with grand objectives like this, completing them well can add many years.”
Zong Yuan closed his eyes, preparing to drift off to sleep, “Alright, I understand.”
The next day, before dawn, Qi Hanguang woke up as usual. He carefully lifted his two sons who were resting on his arm. Zong Yuan, who had awakened from light sleep the moment he got up, said, “General, why are you getting up so early?”
Qi Hanguang was startled by the sudden voice. “Madam, why are you getting up early too?”
Zong Yuan folded the bedding and put it in the cabinet. “General, are you getting up to exercise?”
Qi Hanguang replied, “I’m used to practicing my spear techniques for an hour during this time.”
Spear techniques?
Zong Yuan asked, “I’d like to practice with the General. Do you have time?”
He was eager to try it out.
Defeating a renowned general sounded quite thrilling.
Qi Hanguang couldn’t hide his surprise. “You?”
His voice carried a hint of amusement. “Madam, weapons aren’t for play.”
Zong Yuan lazily leaned against the cabinet. “General, are you worried I’ll defeat you?”
Qi Hanguang’s face instantly turned cold.
Brazen.
“If the young master of the Zong family isn’t worried about hurting himself, then I can’t refuse anymore,” Qi Hanguang changed into his outer clothing and extended his hand politely. “Madam, please go first.”
Is he really angry?
Zong Yuan walked a few steps out of the room. “Are you angry?”
Qi Hanguang’s expression stiffened. “Madam, you’re just joking.”
Zong Yuan glanced at his expression, a hint of amusement in his eyes. “Good, I thought General Qi couldn’t even take a joke.”
Qi Hanguang: “…”
For the first time in his life, Qi Hanguang was left speechless. Not only couldn’t he speak, but he had to smile gracefully. “How could that be, Madam, you’re overthinking it.”
Qi Hanguang had a habit of practicing with his spear in the morning. When he and Zong Yuan arrived at the training ground, many of Qi Hanguang’s subordinates were already there, enthusiastically greeting them. “Oh, even General’s wife has come! Are you here to admire our General’s heroic presence?!”
Zong Yuan casually retorted, “I’m here to have a go with your General.”
“Oh, having a go? Hahaha…?!”
“What, what, what?! The wind’s too strong; I couldn’t hear clearly!”
“The General is actually sparring with Madam?! To make Madam happy?”
“Well, well, Madam is quite fearless!”
Zong Yuan hadn’t tried these weapons before, so he was quite inexperienced. After Qi Hanguang calmed down, he noticed that Zong Yuan’s technique didn’t resemble that of a seasoned practitioner at all. He couldn’t help but feel a little regretful. Indeed, he had been unfair. He decided to go easy on him later.
A burly man with a full beard approached, “Madam, what weapon are you going to use? I’ll fetch it for you!”
He was Yang Zongshan, one of Qi Han Guang’s fierce generals.
This guy was quite robust, albeit shorter than Zong Yuan. Zong Yuan intended to grab any weapon at hand, but he caught a glimpse of the weapon Qi Hanguang was holding. “A long spear will do.”
This Madam was really daring. Yang Zongshan warned, “Our General is an expert with the spear!”
Zong Yuan gave a meaningful smile. “Is that so?”
The weapons displayed next to the training ground were of average quality. Qi Hanguang, like Zong Yuan, took a plain long spear. “Madam, please.”
His subordinates formed a circle to watch. While they didn’t have malicious intent, they couldn’t help but look down on the city-bred playboy who only knew how to indulge in food and drink.
Someone shouted, “General, be gentle with your moves!”
“Yeah, don’t hurt the ger!”
“Hahaha, a man who hurts a ger is someone to be despised!”
“Not to say, but why did Madam suddenly want to spar with the General? Look at his grip on the spear; it’s completely wrong!”
“You have to understand a ger’s perspective, or else you won’t have a ger!”
“You make a good point, hahaha.”
This group of people was used to the wild ways of following Qi Hanguang and naturally looked down on a guy who didn’t even know how to handle a spear but wanted to challenge their general.
Qi Hanguang couldn’t discern Zong Yuan’s emotions. “Don’t mind them; they talk without a filter.”
Zong Yuan: Well, I’m not a coward; I know actions speak louder than words.
Zong Yuan thrust the long spear into the ground. “Come on, General Qi.”
Qi Hanguang got a bit more serious. “Madam, you go first.”
This was his greatest concession. Letting someone take the first step was akin to handing your fate to them. Having been in countless battles in his lifetime, he naturally didn’t underestimate anyone.
Moreover, based on what he saw yesterday, his wife had quite some strength.
The onlookers, whether they were servants cleaning or the talented individuals under Qi Hanguang’s command, were there to enjoy the spectacle.
But that’s a general, and that’s a ger, isn’t that funny?!
Hahaha, it’s kind of fun for them, hahaha.
Zong Yuan clenched both hands, no longer holding back. He had an expressionless face and a deep and powerful aura suddenly swept over him. He hadn’t used a spear before, but for some people, when they reached a certain level of strength in a certain aspect, such things ceased to be a problem.
Zong Yuan took a few steps forward and raised the long spear in his hand high.
The people around felt as if a gust of wind had blown by. Immediately, they heard the sound of two metal objects clashing together, and the next moment, something fell to the ground.
They stared at it and saw the broken long spear lying on the ground. They raised their gaze and saw the General’s wife, holding the long spear against the ground with an extraordinary and somewhat menacing presence, a half-smile on their face, exuding an air of dominance. “Anyone else?”
The entire scene fell into silence, followed by a continuous gasp of astonishment.
Oh my God?!
How is this possible?!
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Make way, make way! It’s a grand show of showing off for my Brother Yuan!
Qi Hanguang: Feeling so defeated…
