In a certain mansion in the East China Sea.

The summer wind blows in through the window, carrying the breath of the ocean.

Luo Xingchen, who was dressed in a purple brocade robe, sat behind the desk, holding a white jade paperweight in his long and delicate fingers. There were rows of beautiful handwriting on the paper. Luo Xingchen read every word carefully without missing a word.

When he finished reading the whole story, his beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and his thoughts drifted across the sea, as if he had returned to Changping Village...

"Chen'er, are you in the study?"

King Wu's voice came from the door of the study.

Luo Xingchen hurriedly recovered his mind, put the letter in his hand on the table, stood up, went over and opened the door of the room himself.

"Grandpa, please come in!"

Luo Xingchen stretched out his hand and made a gesture of invitation.

King Wu nodded slightly, very satisfied with his grandson's calm and generous attitude at such a young age.

He stepped into the study room and immediately saw the letter from home on the desk and the large wooden box on the ground beside the desk.

"Are these sent by your parents?" King Wu asked.

Luo Xingchen's eyes swept over those things, and his eyes were a little softer and warmer.

He nodded slightly and said: "Grandma, there are two seasons of clothes and shoes and socks that my mother prepared for me, and there is also a letter from home."

There was also a small gift given to him by his sister hidden under the box. As for what it was, it was a secret between him and his sister, and he didn't want to tell his grandfather.

King Wu raised his hand, and put his rough big hand on the wooden box, as if he wanted to feel where the wooden box came from through the temperature of the wood. Those family ties separated by thousands of mountains and rivers suddenly fell into silence in the study.

After a while, Luo Xingchen took the lead in breaking the silence.

He came to King Wu, raised his hands and cupped his fists and cupped them lightly: "I wonder what my grandfather has given me when he is here?"

Something in King Wu's eyes dissipated, and he regained his dignity and calmness.

His peaceful eyes fell on Luo Xingchen and said: "I heard from your Aunt Lan that you have been a little depressed since you returned from Qiye Island? Are you still blaming yourself for Yingxiu?"

Luo Xingchen's pupils shrank slightly when the pain in his heart was touched, but the hands hanging by his sides were clenched into fists.

He was silent, standing over you, with his back straight and something rising and falling in his chest.

King Wu lowered his eyes to cover up the concern in his eyes.

"The fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold, and the sharp edge of a sword comes from sharpening. If you want to achieve great things, you must suffer setbacks and blows." King Wu said solemnly.

"This trip to Qiye Island is not your fault. My grandfather is also responsible for my lack of preparation in advance..."

"Grandfather, please don't say that. It's your grandson's fault, and he will definitely bear the blame." Luo Xingchen suddenly raised his head and interrupted King Wu.

"This incident was mainly caused by my grandson being young and reckless, and overly underestimating the enemy..."

Luo Xingchen's brows knitted together tightly.

During this period, in addition to practicing his sword every day, he would lock himself in his study and read, never letting himself calm down for a moment.

Because as long as he calms down, he will think of Yingxiu and Yingxiu who is far away in the Yajili Kingdom...

"Chen'er, you are too young after all. The road has always been smooth before. This time, it is the first big fall in your life." King Wu raised his hand to hold Luo Xingchen's shoulder and said seriously.

"Failure is not terrible. Faced with failure, the weak are immersed in it and cannot extricate themselves. From then on, they give up on themselves."

"The strong learn from failure and prepare for the next gorgeous counterattack."

"Chen'er, raise your head and tell Grandpa, which one are you?"

King Wu's questions were like a heavy hammer hitting Luo Xingchen's chest one after another.

He raised his head, his eyes were clear and firm, and he gritted his teeth and said: "I will never lie down!"

"Okay!" King Wu's eyes sparkled.

"This is my good grandson!"

"Chen'er, remember, your nature is not Luo, but Qi."

"Every inch of Da Qi's territory belongs to our Qi family."

"The monarch protects the country, and the prince protects the territory. This is the ancestral motto of our founder of the Qi Dynasty since the founding of the country, and it is also our family motto."

"Chen'er, cheer up and stop being immersed in Yingxiu's affairs. If you want to save Yingxiu, the most effective way is to make yourself stronger! There is no other way!" King Wu warned in a deep voice.

Luo Xingchen fixedly looked at his grandfather in front of him.

Yingxiu was willing to go back with Yajili's people in exchange for him and for her brothers to escape unscathed.

Yingxiu made such a big sacrifice just for him and his brothers.

He did not cherish the opportunity that Yingxiu fought for, but instead immersed himself in depression. This was simply a waste of time and doing meaningless things.

Luo Xingchen's chest rose and fell rhythmically, as if something was running and roaring in his chest.

If he wants to become stronger, Yingxiu is still waiting for him!

"Thank you, grandfather, for your teaching. My grandson understands." Luo Xingchen took a step back, clasped his fists with both hands, and bowed respectfully to King Wu.

King Wu nodded slightly, feeling quite pleased with Chen'er's enlightenment.

He took out a jade pendant from his arms and handed it to Luo Xingchen.

"Put this jade pendant away. It is a symbol of our royal family's status. It should not be shown to the public unless absolutely necessary." King Wu said.

Luo Xingchen took a look at the jade pendant in his hand, nodded, put it away carefully, and continued to listen to King Wu's next instructions.

"This time you go to the capital and return to the academy, you mainly do two things."

"One: study your knowledge seriously, and two, make connections. These connections do not allow you to participate in the intrigues in the court officialdom, but focus on the sea and military. You should be able to understand my grandfather's intention?"

Luo Xingchen lowered his eyes and said seriously: "Grandpa, don't worry, my grandson understands that he will definitely follow his grandfather's teachings and live up to his expectations!"

The king protects the country, and the prince protects the territory.

Chen'er vaguely understood that her grandfather had lived incognito on the island in the East China Sea these years. On the one hand, it was related to his health, and another important reason was to protect the territory to the east of Daqi!

Thousands of families are reunited, people live and work in peace and contentment, and behind these prosperous scenes of peace, there must be some people who are shouldering the burden for this.

And my grandfather is one of them.

For so many years, because he firmly guarded the East China Sea and contended with the enemy countries that were ready to move at sea time and time again, he was able to protect the peace of the east of Da Qi.

Now that my grandfather is getting older, some things are beyond his ability, and it is time for me to take on this important responsibility!

"Chen'er, when do you plan to leave for the capital?" King Wu asked again.

Luo Xingchen thought for a moment and said: "I don't like procrastination, tomorrow morning!"

King Wu pondered for a moment: "Do you have any other arrangements after landing?"

Luo Xingchen was stunned for a moment, unable to fully comprehend the meaning of his grandfather's words.

"What do you mean, grandfather?" he asked.

King Wu's old face suddenly turned a little red, his eyes flickered slightly, and his previous majesty and wisdom were no longer there.

He turned sideways, showing a bit of embarrassment.
Chapter completed!