Chapter 386: 389. Chapter 389 Lù Yǐnxiāo Shoots an Arrow

389. Chapter 389 Lù Yǐnxiāo Shoots an Arrow

When His Majesty arrived, Sui Sui and the others had already given up roasting potatoes and were fishing again.

There were too many fish in the Pond, so catching them gave no sense of accomplishment.

The kids got bored after a while, and the servants had to release the fish back.

There were so many that they couldn't possibly eat them all!

After fishing for a while and finding it boring, Sui Sui and the others heard Feng Xuanrui suggest going out to play, but Feng Xuancang feared it was unsafe and didn't want to go.

Feng Xuanrui thought his third brother was still too cautious: "We know all the nearby Zhuangzi, what's there to fear? Come on, let's go have fun!"

Feng Xuancang couldn't argue, so he went to report to Mother Consort, only to find His Majesty had arrived; Feng Xuancang was so frightened he didn't even dare lift his head.

At that moment, His Majesty had no mind to deal with them.

His mind was full of thoughts about three fen of land and three stone potatoes.

After His Majesty came, he immediately set the officials to work.

In His Majesty's presence, how could they have no work?

Even if there's no work, they have to make something up!

Sui Sui and the others wanted to go play, but Prince Qi was uneasy and even felt hurt.

But after thinking, he decided it wasn't right to keep the children restrained.

Moreover, with the elder brother present, the children couldn't play peacefully, so they simply let them go out.

However, the servant guards must be taken along, lest any trouble arise.

Even playing nearby isn't safe.

After responding, Feng Xuancang finally led his younger brothers out to play.

They didn't go far; they just strolled among the nearby Zhuangzi.

However, the main families of the nearby houses didn't show up, and the servants in charge, including Feng Xuanrui, wouldn't say much—at most they'd watch the commotion and leave.

Passing by the Lù family Zhuangzi, Sui Sui noticed the handsome brother they'd met that day was also there.

He was practicing archery.

The young boy wasn't tall, but standing there he was very steady.

His bow was steady in his hand, and the arrow too.

He aimed for a while, then with a whoosh, released the arrow.

Bang!

The nearby servants burst into cheers.

Everyone, as if after training, cheered briefly and then instantly fell back to silence.

Then they watched Lù Yǐnxiāo fire another arrow.

Sui Sui was drawn by the scene and couldn't help stopping to watch the excitement.

Feng Xuanrui, seeing Lù Yǐnxiāo shooting, was also rather surprised.

He told the other side that they were familiar yet unfamiliar, and also not familiar.

After all, between a slacker and a top student, there's really no topic, and they can't play together.

But Lù Yǐnxiāo himself isn't off‑putting.

Seeing Sui Sui seem interested in archery, Feng Xuanrui simply stayed to watch together.

Feng Xuanbin couldn't stay; he didn't like watching this, but for his sister he could only endure for now.

The others were fine, especially Ren Shu Han and the others, who actually quite enjoyed watching this.

In this Zhuangzi, for farming convenience, they often don't build outer walls or high fences.

So while Sui Sui and the others were watching, Lù Yǐnxiāo also saw them.

However, he wasn't affected by the outside, and kept shooting his arrows.

Bang!

Another one, hearing the servants' cheers, seemed to be pretty good.

After watching, Feng Xuanrui felt a bit sour: "If he's good at literature, can he be good at martial arts too?"

Feng Xuanbo pursed his lips: "People like them are the most annoying; will they ever leave us a way out?"

Hearing that, Feng Xuancang gave a helpless smile: "Xiao Wu can shoot arrows, no need to envy others."

Mentioning this, Feng Xuanbo's complexion brightened a bit, with a hint of secret pride.

He quietly glanced at Sui Sui; the look he met was his sister's admiring and envious gaze after hearing third brother's praise.

Sui Sui likes people who are brilliant in study and also skilled in martial arts!

At that moment, Feng Xuanbo's vanity was greatly satisfied.

He thought his archery wasn't especially good yet and needed more effort.

But his sister still had to respond!

Thinking this, Feng Xuanbo lifted his hand and gently stroked Sui Sui's soft hair: "Don't worry, Sui Sui, you'll be this great in the future, Brother Five will teach you."

Sui Sui nodded with a surprised smile, voice sweet: "Thank you, Brother Five."

Seeing his sister's smiling face, Feng Xuanbo felt even more proud.

Feng Xuanrui couldn't help giving him a white-eyed look, muttering under his breath: "Flower Peacock."

Nevertheless, this gave Feng Xuanrui a strong sense of urgency.

If he doesn't train his archery properly, it won't work.

If he can't keep up with Xiao Wu, he'll be laughed to death, and since his sister likes it, he must train!

Lù Yǐnxiāo quickly shot another arrow.

Bang!

The servants let out another round of cheers.

Feng Xuanbin was really curious, and he pattered over, moving in close to take a look.

He didn't need to lie flat on the target; just squeezing in among the servants let him see clearly.

After discovering that Lù Yǐnxiāo's archery was indeed good, Feng Xuanbin gazed at him enviously for a while, then turned back.

Sui Sui watched the excitement for a while, then wanted to go play elsewhere.

However, seeing that Shūhán elder sister and the others still wanted to watch, Sui Sui suppressed her own little idea.

Although Lù Yǐnxiāo was used to being watched, being stared at continuously still made him a bit embarrassed.

Moreover, after finishing this round of practice, he also needed to rest and prepare for the next round.

So, after the final arrow ended, he politely nodded in the direction of Sui Sui and the others, clasped his hands, then turned and walked inside.

He needed to wipe off his sweat, drink some water, and prepare for the next round of mounted archery.

Since they had stopped practicing, it wouldn't be proper for Sui Sui and the others to keep crowding around to watch.

As they walked toward the back, Sui Sui muttered quietly, 'Why is it only Seventh Brother alone?'

Like at their residence, they're all brothers and sisters, a big family coming together to train.

Why does the Lu residence have only Seventh Brother?

Don't the others practice?

Or is it because they're older and have different lessons?

Sui Sui was still quite curious.

Feng Xuanrui actually knows a bit about this, but explaining such matters to young children isn't easy.

Lù Yǐnxiāo is highly valued in the Lu residence, especially by the elderly Guó Gōng.

After what happened to Lù Yǐnsōng back then, the elderly Guó Gōng now directly separates Lù Yǐnxiāo's daily routine from that of the other bastard brothers.

Lù Yǐnxiāo always trains alone, unaffected by others.

When Lù Yǐnxiāo wants to practice horseback archery, the field must be cleared; even if the other brothers are scheduled for this lesson, they have to cancel it.

Such arrangements are actually quite normal in other residences as well.

The distinction between legitimate and illegitimate offspring is inherently different.

The reason their Wangfu can have the brothers together is that one is their noble birth, and the other is that the Princess Consort is magnanimous, her attitude toward the bastard sons being very tolerant.

Feng Xuanrui's explanation reached his lips several times, but he felt he couldn't make it clear; finally he just nodded and said, 'Maybe it's because the others are all busy.'

Feng Xuanbo nearly laughed out loud after hearing that.

After being glared at by Feng Xuanrui, Feng Xuanbo also widened his eyes and spouted nonsense: 'Right, right, the others might all be busy, so only Seventh Lang can practice alone—what a pity.'

The elderly Guó Gōng's arrangement is both protection and a kind of isolation.

However, that's other people's residences' affair; they don't need to worry about it recklessly.

Feng Xuanbo snorted, then plucked two blades of grass to tease Sui Sui, diverting the child's attention: 'Sui Sui, guess whether Third Brother can use this to weave a rabbit?'

Feng Xuancang:?

Have you asked me?

You just directly let me weave?