Back to the marriage proposal, helping the incompetent husband to rise to the top

Chapter 86 Zamabu

"Do An Lan and I look like we have the potential to be great disciples?" Ye Chenxi looked at his second brother: "Will our legs really not be broken?"

Ye Chenting narrowed his eyes: "Father is strict in his rule. If you and An Lan don't follow his example, you may get beaten...it's quite possible."

Ye Chenxi wailed: "Otherwise, I'll ask An Lan to run away from home together! After a few years, when my father is older and his strength is weaker, and it doesn't hurt so much when he hits people, I'll come back..."

Ye Chenting smiled: "You called An Lan away. When the wedding comes in June, who will Qing'er marry?"

Ye Chenxi was stumped by the question.

Seeing him scratching his head, Ye Wanqing couldn't help but say, "An Lan has been in danger all the time recently. With his skills, he can't even protect himself. I asked him to learn from his father so that he can improve his martial arts. At least, he won't be kicked into the river again."

On the side, Ye Chenting echoed, "That's right. An Lan is going to protect Qing'er for the rest of his life. If he doesn't even have the ability to protect himself when something happens, do you think he can still protect Qing'er?"

"I understand!" Ye Chenxi said solemnly: "I will supervise An Lan and practice martial arts with him!"

……

Two days later, take a rest.

After lunch, Chu Anlan, accompanied by Prince Dun, entered the Princess's Mansion with a carriage full of gifts.

As soon as the father and son entered the door, Ye Hongwei began to feel pain in his eyes.

Chu Anlan was still dressed in a vibrant, flamboyant and bright red dress, while Prince Dun was wearing a luxurious dark green brocade robe.

Red and green, flashy.

As soon as he entered the door, Prince Dun said, "I'm sorry, I just went to Dingyuan Marquis's Mansion and came here a little late."

Ye Hongwei rubbed his sore eyes and said, "Please sit down."

As he spoke, he arranged for the servants to serve tea to the two of them.

Soon, Ye Chenting and Ye Chenxi came over to say hello.

Prince Dun asked with a smile: "I heard that Chen Ting also participated in the examination this year. How did he do?"

"The test questions are OK, not too difficult." Ye Chenting replied with a smile: "However, we will have to wait until the results are announced to know the details..."

Prince Dun said he had something important to do and did not stay in the Princess's mansion for long.

Chu Anlan stayed.

When Ye Wanqing arrived outside the flower hall, Ye Hongwei was making a study plan for Chu Anlan and Ye Chenxi——

"Starting tomorrow, from the first quarter of the morning hour, you two will each stand in horse stance for half an hour and practice boxing for half an hour in the courtyard."

"After class, wait for me at the martial arts training ground."

"Practice archery before dinner, and practice horse riding after dinner."

"..."

Ye Chenxi complained bitterly.

Chu Anlan said with a playful smile: "The first quarter of the morning is too early, who can get up? Besides, even if I'm lazy at home, you, father-in-law, won't know. You might as well let us get some sleep and get some energy before practicing."

Ye Chenxi nodded vigorously: "I can't get up either!"

Ye Hongwei sneered, "When I was your age, I had already fought on the battlefield for many years. Not to mention getting enough sleep, it was normal to go without rest for several days on the march. Even if I slept, I couldn't leave my sword."

"You said it was in the past!" Ye Chenxi tried to act coquettishly and said, "An Lan and I won't be on the battlefield anyway, so why should we be trained like soldiers? Dad, can you just let us sleep a little longer?"

Ye Hongwei's face darkened and he said in a cold voice: "A real man should stand tall and upright! Being sneaky and indulging in pleasure is a waste of behavior! Since I promised to teach you, I will definitely help you get rid of these bad habits!"

As he said this, he clapped his hands to the outside world.

Outside the courtyard, two guards came in. When they passed by Ye Wanqing outside the door, they bowed their heads and saluted before entering the flower hall.

Ye Hongwei said, "Zhuo Yun and Chuixue are my attendants who were carefully selected and trained by me personally. Each of you can pick one. In the future, he will urge you to get up early to practice martial arts. You can choose between getting up on your own or being carried by an attendant."

Chu Anlan and Ye Chenxi looked at each other.

Zhuo Yun and Chuixue looked at each other, then walked to stand behind Chu Anlan and Ye Chenxi respectively.

Chu Anlan was about to say something when he glanced out the door and caught a glimpse of a pink skirt. He touched his nose and said with a smile, "Listen to my father-in-law."

Ye Hongwei glanced at him and said, "You and Qing'er haven't gotten married yet, so don't yell at me." Chu Anlan smiled and nodded, "Okay, father-in-law."

Ye Hongwei felt that he was old and would be angered to death by him sooner or later!

the next day.

Zhuo Yun reported that on the first day of practicing martial arts again, Chu Anlan was still lying in bed at dawn and could not be woken up no matter what he did.

The same is true for Ye Chenxi.

So, that afternoon, it was drizzling, and the servants stood under the corridor to shelter from the rain, while Chu Anlan and Ye Chenxi were doing horse stance in the yard in the rain.

Ye Chenxi cried in the rain, feeling very aggrieved.

Ye Chenting took a look and asked his attendant to bring an oil-paper umbrella and hold it over their heads.

Chu Yanrong felt sorry for her son and wanted to plead for him, but was ruthlessly rejected by the cold-hearted Ye Hongwei.

On the way, Ye Wanqing also went there.

Ye Hongwei sat under the eaves drinking tea and looked at her calmly: "Why, are you here to plead for them too?"

Ye Wanqing said gently, "My daughter is here to give you ginger soup."

Yingxiang and Qianxi each carried the tea stove and the other held the tea set.

The spring rain dripped under the eaves, the stone steps were wet, the charcoal fire was lit, and the rich smell of ginger soup dispelled the spring chill.

In the rain, Chu Anlan's legs were shaking and his teeth were almost broken.

Originally he wanted to sit down on the ground, but Ye Wanqing came before he could start his plan.

He gritted his teeth and asked, "How long...will it take?"

Ye Hongwei said calmly: "Half an incense stick."

Ye Chenxi burst into tears, her voice unsteady: "Help... why... is it taking... so... long! My life... is so miserable..."

The servants in the corridor covered their mouths and laughed secretly.

Before Ye Hongwei could speak, a voice came from behind: "Only those who endure the most hardships can become the best."

The whole courtyard was in uproar: "Your Highness the Crown Prince?"

Chu Gongxiao was dressed in gorgeous clothes, with his hair tied up with a jade crown and a folding fan in his hand, looking like a handsome young man from an aristocratic family.

Ye Wanqing bowed: "Greetings, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Ye Hongwei also stood up and saluted immediately: "I didn't know that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had arrived. I'm sorry for not coming to greet you."

"You're welcome." Chu Gongxiao put aside his usual majestic demeanor and put on a friendly look. "The imperial examination is over, and I have nothing to do so I went out for a walk. I heard that the prince consort was teaching An Lan and Chen Xi martial arts in the mansion, so I came to take a look. An Lan and Chen Xi, you two don't have to get up, continue practicing yours."

Chu Anlan and Ye Chenxi, who wanted to take the opportunity to get up and take a break, were stunned when they heard this.

Chu Anlan forced out an ugly smile: "Thank you, Your Highness..."

Ye Chenxi wanted to cry but had no tears.

Looking at the two of them, Chu Gongxiao smiled even more: "Don't be polite to me, stand firmly in horse stance."

The two dared to be angry but not to speak.

Ye Hongwei invited Chu Gongxiao to sit at the seat of honor and sent someone to call Chu Yanrong.

The rain was getting heavier in the yard.

Chu Gongxiao sat under the eaves, looking at the hazy rain curtain, and drank a sip of hot tea: "The rain is good this year, I think there will be a good harvest?"

"Has the Imperial Observatory calculated it?" Ye Hongwei asked softly.

Chu Gongxiao nodded slightly: "A few days ago, the calculation results were given to father. This year, the weather is good and the harvest is good."

Ye Hongwei was delighted: "That's great."

(End of this chapter)