Chapter Eighteen: A Brand New Home Full of Love

  Early in the morning, Du He encountered Fang Yi'ai unexpectedly on his way to Hongwen Hall.

  Today's Fang Yiai is completely different from the past. In the past, Fang Yiai was always listless and lethargic, just like a dying chicken that couldn't be killed. But now, standing in front of Du He, Fang Yiai is refreshed and spirited, full of energy, as if he had become a different person.

  What made Du He even more concerned was that today, Fang Yu Ai wore not a Confucian scholar's robe, but rather a tight-fitting garment convenient for movement.

  "Congratulations!" Although Fang Yi didn't say it, his whole demeanor proved one thing. He had convinced Fang Xuanling to learn martial arts with an open heart, and Du He was genuinely happy for this brother of his.

  "Thank you, big brother. If it weren't for your encouragement, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to take this step." Fang Yi Ai's heartfelt thanks were immediately followed by a sorrowful tone: "It's just that we brothers won't be able to see each other again for a while."

  Du He nodded in understanding. Since Fang Yi'ai had already decided to learn martial arts, it was natural that he wouldn't be going to the Hongwen Academy anymore. He smiled and said, "The school has three days off every month, so we can gather again then."

  Fang Yi shook his head and smiled, "I came here for two reasons: to thank you, Big Brother, and to share my joy with you. Wing Gong has agreed to take me as a temporary apprentice, and I will be trained by him for the next six months. Wing Gong is a straightforward person, he clearly stated that he didn't want to take me as an apprentice, but only because of the great kindness your father showed him in the past. So, this is how he repays that kindness. If I don't hold up, he will drive me away. Therefore, for the next six months, I will wholeheartedly devote myself to Wing Gong's training and strive to gain his recognition as his apprentice. No, not strive, I must become Wing Gong's apprentice."

  Du He smiled again, and Yi Gong was Qin Qiong. The Tang generals, in terms of bravery, first pushed Qin Qiong, Wei Rui's virtue, and Fang Yiyu could follow Qin Qiong to learn martial arts, which was truly a great blessing.

  "It's only been half a year, but true friendship is like fine wine, even after a hundred years it won't go bad, only getting more fragrant. Make the most of this opportunity."

  Fang Yi Ai nodded firmly, this opportunity was indeed hard-won for him.

  Last night, Fang Yai summoned up the courage to tell Fang Xuanling his true thoughts, and also said that he was just going through the motions in school, and didn't understand what the teacher was saying, nor did he want to listen.

  The Fang family had been a family of scholars for generations, and Fang Xuanling was furious when he heard this. However, thinking back to the three questions Du He asked, his anger gradually dissipated.

  Put yourself in his shoes and think, if he was indeed born into a martial family as Du He said, with parents forcing him to practice martial arts, what would happen to himself who loves literature?

  If he had obeyed his parents, Fang Xuanling would have probably been only a third-rate general, but if he didn't obey, that would be unfilial, what a dilemma.

  Ban Chao threw down his pen and took up arms, achieving a lifetime of beautiful fame. Fang Zhan's legacy of love is also not necessarily inferior.

  Fang Xuanling was reluctant, but Fang Yi's words left him in a difficult position, and he finally nodded his head in agreement.

  For his son's sake, Fang Xuanling planned to let him study martial arts and tactics under the door of a great general in the court. The first candidate should be Qin Qiong or Wei Rui.

  Wei Chi Jing De's heart is narrow and his temperament is violent, not the best candidate. Qin Qiong is wise and brave, values relationships and righteousness, and should be the one to take the lead. However, Qin Qiong is straightforward while Fang Ziyi is cunning, making it difficult to get his approval.

  Fortunately, Qin Qiong had received kindness from Fang Xuanling in the past, and he was exactly the kind of person who would repay kindness.

  So Fang Yu Ai knelt outside Qin Qiong's mansion for a whole night, finally getting Qin Qiong to agree. However, he really looked down on Fang Yu Ai as a spoiled young master and thus proposed a six-month trial requirement.

  If Fang can hold on for half a year, Qin will willingly impart all his skills to him. If he cannot, then Qin owes Fang nothing anymore.

  Facing such a hard-won opportunity, Fang Yiai was serious for the first time.

  The brothers bid farewell and agreed to meet again in half a year.

  Du He came to the school alone, looking at the empty seat where Fang Yi Ai used to sit, and felt a sense of emptiness in his heart. For this month's school life, Fang Yi Ai had been like a shadow to him, always by his side and obeying his every command. Now that she was gone, Du He suddenly felt out of place.

  But thinking of Fang Yi's change today, Du He still felt happy for him.

  "Hey, what's wrong? You look unhappy." Li Xueyan, who was standing beside him, sensed Du He's concerns and looked at him with some worry.

  Du He let out a sigh, shook his head and smiled faintly: "It doesn't matter, I'm just a bit too sentimental."

  "Hmph, if you don't want to say it, then forget it. I'm not interested!" Li Xueyan turned her head away, pretending to be disdainful, but her eyes kept darting back in this direction.

  Du Hehe smiled and leaned in, whispering: "Originally I wasn't happy, but seeing you care about me so much, every part of my body is smiling with joy."

  Li Xueyan hastily pushed him away, "Who, who, who cares about you? You've changed a lot, but this bad habit of yours hasn't changed." Her face was flushed with embarrassment, and some words didn't sit well in her heart.

  "Stop messing around, class is starting soon!"

  Just as the two were laughing, Princess Chang Le suddenly turned around and scolded.

  Li Xueyan stuck out her tongue and stopped talking.

  Du He was slightly startled, he found that Princess Chang Le's expression was somewhat strange, and it seemed like she was jealous, no way!

  Du He's EQ is not low, but girls' thoughts are like spring rain, who can guess what they are thinking?

  The expression of Princess Chang Le was also seen by her brother Long Sun beside her.

  Changsun's fist, hidden under the table, clenched tightly. In recent days, Princess Changle's attitude towards him had become increasingly cold. Yesterday, he entered the palace to pay his respects to Empress Changsun. The empress intentionally arranged for Princess Changle to come and meet with him, hoping to bring them together.

  Princess Chang Le refused to come, claiming illness, and even forbade visits.

  Chang Sun Chong had never felt so lost. After the engagement between Du He and Princess Chang Le was called off, he even thought that marrying Princess Chang Le was only a matter of time.

  But now, Du He's temperament has changed unexpectedly, and he has become a famous calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty. Even Yu Shinan, Ouyang Xun, and Chu Suiliang have praised him highly.

  Changsun Wuji knew well that Princess Yongle was influenced by her parents, being virtuous and elegant, and deeply loving calligraphy.

  Now Du He has become a famous calligrapher, which coincides with Princess Chang Le's interest.

  Chang Sun Chong also clearly felt that Princess Chang Le's attitude towards Du He had gradually changed, and the threat from Du He made him depressed to death.

  He despised Du He the most, but Du He became his greatest threat and even won a game against him in front of Princess Chang Le.

  This complex emotion was almost driving him mad.

  Chang Sunzhong's temperament is no different from his father Changsun Wuji's.

  Both of them have the same small mind.

  The only difference is that Zhangsun Wuji is a hidden knife in his smile. He never puts hatred on his face, but only remembers it in his heart and sets it aside, turning a blind eye. He won't take the initiative to attack, but will instigate others to do so. Only when he has no choice will he reveal his sharp teeth.

  But Chang Sunzhong was far from having his father's patience, let alone Chang Wubo's calm and composure.

  At this moment, he is like a wounded vicious dog, ready to bite people at any time.

  "Hmph, you rat!" A disdainful laugh came from beside Chang Sun's side.

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