Adhere to the gentleman's principles

Chapter 113: Leaving Liangzhou to bid farewell to relatives and friends

"Dad, can you take a look at this velvet armor and see if it fits me?" Zhao Junhao asked happily.

He has been very excited since he learned that he would be sent to Liangzhou to fight against foreign enemies. Zhao Nian, who was standing by, had mixed feelings, but seeing his son so happy, he couldn't bear to show any worry.

Meng Xiangning walked forward slowly and said softly: "Hao'er, the conditions in the border areas are bad, you must take care of yourself..." Before she finished speaking, she was interrupted by Zhao Junhao: "Mom, my sister and brother-in-law have been in Liangzhou for more than a year. Aren't they living well? So there is nothing to worry about! Besides, there are still the industries and manpower left by my sister and brother-in-law there, and their old friends are taking care of each other."

Zhao Nian walked to Zhao Junhao's side, carefully straightened his clothes, and reminded him: "Life in the army is naturally not as comfortable and warm as at home. Remember to put on more clothes and don't get cold. The battlefield is full of dangers and you must be extra careful."

Zhao Junhao nodded vigorously and said, "Dad, please rest assured. I am your son! How can a man of the Zhao family be afraid of a little danger?"

Zhao Nian showed a gratified smile on his face and nodded repeatedly to show his agreement: "That's right, the men of our Zhao family have never been afraid of any difficulties or obstacles."

However, at this moment, his eyes were already red, tears welled up in his eyes, but he tried hard not to let them fall. He opened his arms and hugged Zhao Junhao tightly, calling softly: "What a good child."

The next morning, the sun shone on the stone road in front of the general's mansion, reflecting a dazzling light. Outside the mansion, the soldiers were lined up in neat rows, and the soldiers were heroic and in high spirits. Shangguan Kou sat on the tall horse in the lead, with a serious expression and a firm gaze ahead.

Zhao Junhao walked out of the general's mansion slowly. He was wearing a black battle robe and his posture was as straight as a pine tree. Meng Xiangning's eyes were full of reluctance. She hugged Zhao Junhao tightly, tears welling up in her eyes: "Mom, I'm leaving. You have to take care of yourself. Dad..."

Meng Xiangning turned her head and looked behind her, her lips trembling slightly as she said, "Your father, you know he is a man with a hard mouth but a soft heart. He is actually reluctant to let you go, but he is afraid that he will cry when he sees you leave. This gun once accompanied your father to the battlefield, and now he gave it to me and asked me to pass it on to you. I hope it can bless you to return safely."

Zhao Junhao took the spear solemnly, feeling the heavy power coming from it. He knew that this was not only a weapon, but also his father's expectation and trust in him.

At this time, Li Ziyan came over, patted Zhao Junhao on the shoulder, then stepped forward and said, "Junhao, I'll wait for your triumphant return." Zhao Junhao nodded vigorously and responded, "Okay, brother-in-law, after I leave, please take good care of my parents, especially my sister."

Li Ziyan held Zhao Junning's hand tightly and said affectionately: "Don't worry, your sister is more important to me than my own life."

Zhao Junhao looked at Li Ziyan gratefully, then turned and walked down the steps, knelt on his knees, kowtowed three times towards the gate of the mansion, and said in a sonorous and powerful voice: "My son is unfilial, so I bid you farewell!"

Inside the mansion, Zhao Nian stood quietly in front of the window, watching Zhao Junhao's figure gradually going away, tears had already blurred his eyes. The servant beside him asked softly: "Master, are you really not going to see the young master off?" Zhao Nian shook his head silently and sighed: "Alas, I am old, and I can't bear this kind of farewell scene..." Zhao Junhao jumped on his horse and walked forward, raising his hand to wave goodbye to his family and friends behind him.

"Zhao Junhao has set off. Is this his purpose or is it just an excuse that you can't defeat Li Ziyan?" Xiao Zhengchu asked.

Qin Zhuoyuan said slowly: "Your Highness the Crown Prince, if you don't want to believe me, you don't have to ask me in the future. Li Ziyan is an excellent opponent. He is smart and has a good teacher. Your Highness the Prince of Qin has the National Master as his teacher, and now he has Li Ziyan as his friend. What about you, Your Highness?" Xiao Zhengchu was silent. He had nothing. The National Master didn't help him, his mentor was not as good as the National Master, and only Qin Zhuoyuan and Lu Wu were trustworthy around him.

In the Observatory, "How come Your Highness has time to come to my place today?" Imperial Master Ji Ce'an looked at Xiao Xuantang who was sitting opposite him.

Xiao Xuantang said, "I want to ask the Imperial Master a few questions." Ji Ce'an smiled and said, "Your Highness, why are you so polite when you ask me questions?"

Xiao Xuantang asked, "What do you think of Li Ziyan, the son of Marquis Guangping?" Ji Ce'an said, "He is upright and kind, smart and thoughtful. He will become your close friend." This was the answer Xiao Xuantang wanted: "What about Zhao Junning, the daughter of General Zhao Nian?"

"Dignified and generous, smart and polite, and Li Ziyan are husband and wife. If the two were together, it would be difficult for anyone to easily plot against them. Moreover, Zhao Junning was also born with a good omen. He is a sage, and a sage is paired with a wise man."

"You can also become a close friend."

After hearing this, Xiao Xuantang was extremely happy and knew the answer he wanted.

"Princess, Princess Nine's face is dark today." Huayi said beside Xiao Yule. Xiao Yule teased Niaoer, "Xiao Jiu has been stupid since she was a child. She never met Zhao Junning when she was a child, but I know Zhao Junning. Zhao Junning just looks cold, but her personality is what I like."

"I like her too. She doesn't look disgusting at all." Huayi said with a smile.