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She kept her maidservants outside the training grounds, saying that standing inside would disturb her. When they saw Sun Xiaoxiao and the rest walking out, they immediately held up their umbrellas to welcome them.

The group returned to Sun Xiaoxiao's courtyard. She first took a bath, then changed her clothes and came out. Xie Wanqing brought Xie Huaixing and sat in the house to wait for her. After previously standing in the training grounds, and now that she had been heated up by her for generations, Xie Huaixing was somewhat sleepy and dozed off by the side.

Sun Xiaoxiao looked at her own Mama, and had her men bring Xie Huaixing to a soft place to rest, and then take a thick blanket to cover him up.

"Why are you suddenly so diligent in practicing martial arts?" Could it be that you have to take the martial arts exam? " Xi Yanqing quipped.

A martial arts scholar was naturally not something that a woman could take, but Sun Xiaoxiao had another grand ambition, she opened her mouth and said: "I will not take the martial arts exam, I want to join the army."

With that, Xie Wanqing was shocked, although there were women in the Great Zhou Empire who joined the army, they were not many. They were all people from the martial arts world and had never heard of any girl from an official family joining the army.

"Are you serious?"

"Of course." Sun Xiaoxiao said without care, "Is she trying to trick you?"

"Why did I suddenly have such an idea?" Xie Wanqing asked.

Sun Xiaoxiao had always felt that with the General Mansion at hand, she would have something to rely on. However, the matter regarding the heaven guest last time had broken her train of thought. If a person did not do anything, then he would definitely be looked down by others. No matter how good the background your parents gave you was, people would only respect your parents. They would always look down on you.

If she had been trapped in the capital all this time, then when she grew up, she would only find a random person to marry and then continue to spend her lower body in another mansion, having children and managing the inner courtyard. This was not the life that Sun Xiaoxiao wanted.

The only way she could find a way out was to join the army. Since General Sun had taught her since she was young, it was not too late for her to train in martial arts.

"If a person is alive, he has to do something, or else what's the difference between him and death?" Sun Xiaoxiao said. Although she was childish before, now that she thought about it, she understood it more than anyone else. A girl might have matured early in the morning, but she had inherited the Chen Clan's intelligence, and now that she found out what she wanted to do, Xie Wanqing was naturally happy for her.

"Since you want to do it, then do it."

The two of them talked for a while longer, and when Xie Huaixing woke up in a daze and the snow outside had stopped, Xie Wanqing took his leave.

In the following half a month, the entire capital was celebrating New Year's Eve, and Marquis Anyang's Mansion was no exception. It was just that Xie Wanyun and the Concubine Fang were still forbidden to enter their own courtyard, so it was useless for Xie Kai to plead with the madame. It was only the day before New Year's Eve that the madame released them from their confinement.

Winter passed, and spring arrived. Yet another spring day.

It was just that this spring was not as peaceful and tranquil as before. This spring, the Northern Frontier invaded the city. It would have been alright if it was like before, but it was said that there was a new king in the Northern Frontier who unified the nomads in the Northern Frontier.

"Sister, Sister!" On this day, Xie Wanqing was sunning herself in her courtyard, bringing Attendant to find her. It was only New Year's Eve now, and the school hadn't even started school, so the two of them were free.

"Why are you so agitated?" Xie Wanqing went over to catch him. Compared to last year, when she was just reincarnated, Xie Huaixing had become much firmer. A child's growth speed was just too quick, she lamented in her heart.

Xie Huaixing held her hand and ran out, while saying, "I have a new brother. He is with Grandmother right now, I'll take Sister to see him."

Yue Xin and his Attendant who were at the side anxiously followed along, afraid that the two young masters would fall down.

New brother? In his previous life, there was no such thing. Xie Wanqing tried to think back, but she could not remember a brother appearing in Marquis Anyang's Mansion. Furthermore, Xie Huaixing was the legitimate son of the Second Branch, what was wrong with a brother suddenly appearing? She was completely confused by his words and decided to give up. She could only follow him into the old mistress' courtyard.

As soon as the two of them appeared, the madame beckoned to them. "Come to Grandmother's place," she said.

Xie Huaixing immediately skipped over.

Xie Wanqing obediently bowed to Xie Heng and Madame Huang, then she strolled to the old lady's side. Looking around, Xie Wanyun was actually also there. Ever since she was released from her confinement, almost every day, the old lady would pay her respects, she was truly a person with perseverance.

In the middle of the room stood a boy who looked a little older than her. She and Xie Huaixing did not even see him look up when they entered the room. Presumably, this was the brother that Xie Huaixing was referring to.

"Mother, why don't we have Han Hao stay at our place for the time being, and send him back when the border is settled." Xie Heng said.

The madame had always doted on her youngest son, so she made a sound of agreement after hearing his words. She caressed Xie Huaixing's head and said to Han Hao: "From now on, you will go to the Academy with Sangqing."

He definitely could not enter Shouxi School, so he could only study in Marquis Anyang's Mansion's study hall with Xie Wanqing.

"Thank you, mother." Xie Heng smiled.

"Thank you, madame. Thank you, uncles and aunts." The boy called Han Hao finally opened his mouth and only had a few hard words of gratitude to say. It was an unchangeable one.

Since the matter had already been decided, Xie Heng and Madame Huang brought Han Hao down, saying that they would arrange a place for him to stay.

Only later did Xie Wanqing find out that Han Hao was actually the youngest son of a distant relative of the Madame Huang. That family had always guarded the border, and with the invasion of the north, and the chaos at the border, the family couldn't be at ease. They had sent him to the capital to be temporarily looked after by the Madame Huang.

Even though they were distant relatives, Han Hao's family had guarded the border for generations. Forget about their relationship, just this loyalty alone made Madame Huang unable to allow Han Hao to live on the streets, which was why she had accepted him.

After a few days, school began. Xie Huaixing began his daily journey to the Shouxi School.

This Han Hao was really stupid, the madame asked him to go with Xie Wanqing to the academy, and he waited for her at the entrance of Xie Wanqing's courtyard the next morning. He lived in the courtyard of the second room, which was a little far from Xie Wanqing. He had asked about the opening hours of the school in the Madame Huang early, and on the second day, he woke up early to ask where's courtyard was.

Actually, the Madame Huang had arranged for a personal Attendant for him, but it was just that he wasn't the proper Young Master of the Marquis Estate after all, so she had refused.

Xie Wanqing also woke up early, every day she would go and pay respects to the old lady first. When she arrived at the entrance of the courtyard and saw Han Hao, she was shocked, "I want to pay respects to grandmother first, are you coming along as well?" she asked.

Han Hao nodded.

Like a goose.

So, Xie Wanqing led the way and brought him to pay respects to the old lady. The old lady saw that he was sincere and felt a lot more comfortable. She did not wish for anyone who had ill intentions to enter the manor. Although the Madame Huang had good intentions, if Han Hao had any thoughts that would harm her Marquis Anyang's Mansion, she would absolutely not keep him here.

After giving them a few casual instructions, he let them go to school.

All the teachers in the academy knew that there was a new student here. Seeing that Xie Wanqing had brought people here, they simply let Han Hao sit beside her.

Since her rebirth, Xie Wanqing had studied diligently for half a year. Even though she was not a phoenix among men, she was still considered to be one of the best in the class. If her chess skills were slightly better, she might even surpass Xie Wanyun.

Xie Wanyun had been grounded for a few months. Although she still handed in her homework every day, she did not come to class at all, her results had dropped a lot, and the gentlemen knew the reason why, so it was not good for her to speak of it. On the other hand, she herself became more diligent after knowing about it, and adding that she had to accompany the old lady every day.

Seemingly to show how hospitable Marquis Anyang's Mansion was, these gentlemen specifically called Han Hao to answer questions during class. The only thing that the pitiful Han Hao did was to stand up and remain silent.

The teacher asked him doubtfully, "Before you …" "What did your husband tell you?" It was really hard for him to ask, "Have you been to the academy before?" These words sounded like Marquis Anyang's Mansion bullying people.

Han Hao shook his head: "Mister only taught me how to write, not how to recite."

Hearing this, the audience burst into laughter. The children of the Daughter of Concubine began to discuss among themselves as if they had seen something strange.