After Xiao Xuan and Chun Yuyi got married, they bought a large house in the county government.

The house is not far from Xiang Mansion, and you can go there and back in one meal.

After Xiao Cong was born, Duke Xiao gave his seal of command to Xiao Xuan, and he truly lived a comfortable life of entertaining his grandson.

But after all, he has a restless temper, and his so-called "comfort" is very different from the "comfort" of other old men.

Eleven-year-old Xiang Tao, Xiao Cong who was less than three years old, and the grandsons of some of his old subordinates, a total of more than a dozen children became his soldiers and practiced in the mansion every day.

Xiang Tao is the oldest and has been practicing martial arts for six or seven years. He is top-notch in both swordsmanship and horseback shooting.

Xiao Cong was the youngest and had only just started to make steady progress. Naturally, he couldn't talk about learning martial arts. He just followed his brothers and made random gestures every day, just to have fun.

When Xiao Bi and others entered the city, the little brothers were practicing archery.

The martial arts training ground is very spacious, with eight archery targets neatly arranged fifty steps away.

Although the eight boys headed by Xiang Tao were of different sizes, they were all exactly the same in their movements of holding bows and arrows and aiming carefully.

Old Duke Xiao gave an order, and eight feather arrows flew towards the target together.

Not surprisingly, Xiang Tao still had the best result, and his arrow hit the bull's-eye.

The other seven feathered arrows were all a certain distance from the bullseye, but none of them missed the target.

Mr. Xiao was very happy and praised the children's achievements and pointed out their shortcomings in turn.

Finally it was the turn of Xiang Tao, who had the best score.

I saw him holding his bow behind him, raising his chin slightly, and the words "Come and praise me" were clearly written on his small face.

Mr. Xiao has been leading soldiers all his life, so why can't he see this little thought on his part?

He stretched out his big palm and patted Xiang Tao on the shoulder: "His archery skills are pretty good, he hasn't deteriorated!"

What?

Xiang Tao's proud smile disappeared at a speed visible to the naked eye.

There is no regression, in fact, there is no progress.

He practiced hard every day and his arrows hit the target, so he received such a comment from his great-grandfather?!

A hint of smile flashed in Old Duke Xiao's eyes.

Leading troops also pays attention to teaching students in accordance with their aptitude. Brother Tao is as solid as Xiaojiu.

Children of this type can't help but boast, and when they do boast, they tend to become proud and complacent.

On the contrary, if you knock them from time to time, it will generate greater motivation and progress will be faster.

Old Duke Xiao said with a straight face: "What's the matter? I'm not convinced when you see you like this?"

Xiang Tao frowned and said, "My grandson doesn't dare!"

"You brat! What's so proud about hitting the bullseye from fifty paces?"

At your age, your fifth uncle could already shoot birds.

Not to mention your Aunt Jiu, who used a small hand crossbow to shoot kidnappers when she was eight years old. She could shoot wherever she pointed without any deviation."

A boy closest to Xiang Tao whispered: "Uncle Xiaowu and Auntie Xiaojiu are so powerful!"

Xiao Laoguo said, "Can I still lie to you?"

Most of Xiang Tao's martial arts were taught by Xiao Xuan, so naturally he had seen his superb archery skills.

But the last time Xiao Bi came back to Yanmen County was several years ago.

He was too young at that time, and he only remembered that Aunt Jiu often dressed up as a boy. As for how superb her archery skills were, he really had no impression at all.

His great-grandfather's words were true, so he would not doubt them, but he still had a tough mouth.

"Last year you took us hunting, and I shot some live animals!"

Xiao Laoguo said: "It's just a few silly pheasants. One day you have the ability to shoot a bird for me!"

"Then just wait and see!" Xiang Tao said angrily.

Old Duke Xiao laughed loudly and continued to instruct the children on shoulder exercises, but he did not take his words too seriously.

With Brother Tao's archery skills, he already has the ability to hit birds, it's just to add some motivation to him.

After practicing for about a quarter of an hour, a servant came to report that Princess Yiyang and her party had entered the mansion.

Duke Xiao was overjoyed and hurriedly ordered his children to greet him.

Most of the children have never met Xiao Bi, but they are not unfamiliar with her name at all.

With Old Duke Xiao's instructions, they could still hold back and ran away with a huff.

The only ones left in the martial arts training ground were Xiao Cong, who didn't understand anything, and Xiang Tao, who was still confused.

"Great-grandfather...what's wrong with naughty brother?" Xiao Cong tugged at the corner of old Duke Xiao's clothes.

Old Duke Xiao picked him up and said with a smile: "Ignore him, great-grandfather will take you to wash your face. You will meet your little Ninth Aunt later, so you can't act like a little cat."

Only then did Xiang Tao wake up.

"Great-grandfather, is Auntie Xiaojiu really here?" he asked after chasing Old Duke Xiao.

"Your mother didn't tell you?"

"I haven't been home for a while..."

"If you don't go to greet your little aunt, why are you following me?" Old Duke Xiao stopped and asked.

Xiang Tao also stopped, a little embarrassed.

Seeing his expression, Old Duke Xiao smiled and said, "So you kid is also ashamed?"

"Who are you ashamed of? I just feel like I don't have any good skills and I'm afraid that Auntie Xiaojiu will laugh at me."

"What a useless, stupid boy!" Old Duke Xiao laughed and cursed, and then said: "You are not very capable and lack etiquette. I have taught you in vain!"

Xiang Tao felt that what he said was very reasonable and hurriedly said: "Then the grandson is gone!"

After saying that, he disappeared in a flash.

About two-quarters of an hour later, Xiao Bi and others followed Chun Yuyi and Nie to the courtyard of Old Duke Xiao.

After saluting and saying hello, Xiao Bi pulled the children in front of him.

Old Duke Xiao looked at his three great-grandchildren who looked very similar and smiled from ear to ear.

Originally, according to his plan, he planned to go to Weoshui City two years ago.

As a result, the city lord Chun Yu passed away, and Chun Yu Yi gave birth to Xiao Cong. Xiao Xuan was unable to take care of military affairs for a while, so he could only continue to sit in the army.

In the blink of an eye, Xiao Bi's three sons were all five years old, and they met him for the first time.

Old Duke Xiao pinched Lalan's chubby face and said with a smile: "This is me, why are you so fat?"

Lalan pouted, and was rushed to answer by Nao Nao around him: "Great-grandfather, he is my second brother Lalan!"

Old Duke Xiao rubbed his little head with his other big hand: "Then you are just making trouble?"

Nao Nao chuckled and said, "Great-grandfather is so awesome!"

Old Duke Xiao laughed loudly and said: "This sweet little mouth is really rare!"

Zhuang Zhuang glanced at Nao Nao.

Mom is absolutely right, this guy is a sycophant!

He calls himself the second brother Lalanlan, so who wouldn't guess that he is the third brother?

It just so happens that everyone in the world likes to do this, even my great-grandfather, who was both wise and powerful.

well……

Just as he was thinking about it, Mr. Xiao's big hand had already fallen on his small shoulder.
Chapter completed!