Chapter 271: What Kind of Style Is This?

Chapter 271: What Kind of Style Is This?

Having been "interrogated" by Xiao Yu Zhu and Xiao Yu Chen, Xiao Huai was torn between laughter and helplessness. Returning to his study, he slouched in the large chair, frowning and pondering how to resolve the situation.

Only when alone could he afford such informality as Xiao Huai.

He wanted to be open and honest with Tang Shuyi but feared she might not want that. Time travel, a bizarre and unconventional matter, is typically something one would not want others to know about, unless there is absolute trust. Clearly, he and Tang Shuyi were still strangers.

However, if he didn't come clean, having already been "interrogated" by two children, the third would soon follow. And if his relationship with Tang Shuyi continued this way, who knows what the children might do?

Now he's already suspected of being ill and having a concubine, will they force him to divorce in the future? Looking at how Xiao Yuzhu mentioned divorce today without a hint of hesitation or concern, it's very possible this could happen.

Xiao Huai leaned back in his chair and let out a long sigh, truly caught between a rock and a hard place!

But, no matter how difficult it was, he still had to spend the night in the study. As expected, what was bound to happen did—the next morning when he opened the door, there stood his second son, Xiao Yuming, brandishing a long saber at his doorstep.

Xiao Huai: "...What on earth are you intending to do?"

Xiao Yuming looked at him coldly, "Tell me, where have you hidden that woman?"

Xiao Huai: "......"

He really didn't feel like saying anything.

Xiao Yuming took his silence for acquiescence and continued, "Father, let me tell you, even if mother divorces you, that woman won't have a chance to step into this house."

Xiao Huai took a deep breath silently and asked, "What makes you so sure that I have a concubine?"

Xiao Yuzhu and Xiao Yuchen at least asked him about it, but this one just went straight to sentencing him. And listen, he doesn’t hesitate to speak of divorce. Their mother hasn't said anything yet.

Xiao Yuming was almost convinced his father had a concubine, his eyes filled with disappointment and anger, "All these years, the longing mother and we three siblings have for you has been in vain."

Xiao Huai didn't want to speak anymore. He glanced at Xiao Yuming, turned around, went back into the room, and came out with his own long saber, the crescent moon saber.

"Let's have a fight first," he said.

Xiao Yuming tightened his grip on the hilt, then took a few steps to the left and stood in the middle of the courtyard. Xiao Huai also walked over and said, "You make the first move."

Xiao Yuming pursed his lips, then swung his saber towards Xiao Huai, who didn't dodge but met the attack with his saber. Father and son began to exchange blows.

If someone knowledgeable in martial arts were watching, they would see at a glance that Xiao Yuming was at a disadvantage, and Xiao Huai was not using his full strength.

Although Li Chengyong spent his days as a prince reading and writing poetry, he never neglected his martial arts, especially since the emperor was keen on killing him. After becoming Xiao Huai, though he lacked Xiao Huai's cerebral memories, his muscle memory remained intact.

Furthermore, Xiao Huai's techniques seemed to be engraved in his body. After some exploration, he had mastered most of Xiao Huai's techniques. Combined with his previous skills, his prowess had grown even stronger.

Even though Xiao Yuming had made significant progress, he was no match for Xiao Huai now. In a short while, Xiao Huai flicked his saber, sending Xiao Yuming's flying, then placed his blade horizontally against Xiao Yuming's neck.

With a dejected face, Xiao Yuming watched as Xiao Huai sheathed his saber and asked, "Do you know what your biggest problem is?"

Xiao Yuming pursed his lips in silence, and Xiao Huai said coldly, "You act rashly."

Xiao Yuming's lips pressed tighter. Xiao Huai continued, "Just like the matter with your mother, it's understandable that you feel distressed and worried for her. However, even so, a rational person wouldn't condemn someone without any evidence. If you continue to act like this in the army, how can you command respect? It seems you haven't learned your lesson."

Xiao Yuming pursed his lips and fell silent for a while before asking, "What exactly is going on between you and my mother?"

"I don't have a mistress," Xiao Huai explained patiently, "Your mother and I have some minor issues. We will resolve them ourselves. You three siblings should stay out of it. The more you interfere, the more complicated it becomes, understand?"

Xiao Yuming stood there silently. Xiao Huai said, "Have you had breakfast yet? Let's go have it together in your mother's courtyard."

As he walked out, Xiao Yuming quickly followed. Xiao Huai spoke while walking, "Growing stronger is a painful process because it requires you to constantly improve and change yourself. Habits, once formed, are hard to break, but achieving what others cannot is the only way to truly succeed."

Xiao Yuming hummed in agreement. He was aware of his impulsive tendencies, and he usually restrained himself quite well. But this morning, upon hearing that his father had not spent the night in Shi An Yuan again, and thinking of his mother's sorrow due to his father's indifference, he couldn't hold back his temperament any longer.

As father and son were talking, they arrived at Shi An Yuan. Xiao Yuxin had already arrived and was chatting in the small parlor with Tang Shuyi and Xiao Yuzhu. Seeing Xiao Huai enter, Xiao Yuxin and Xiao Yuzhu both stood up to greet him with a bow, which Xiao Huai dismissed with a wave of his hand, gesturing them to sit.

At that moment, Cuiyun came to announce that breakfast was ready. Tang Shuyi stood up and said, "Then let's go have our meal."

The family moved to the dining room. After sitting down, Tang Shuyi looked at Xiao Huai and said, "After breakfast, Lord Guogong, you should take Yuxin to visit his two masters. I've already sent out the invitations yesterday, and the gifts are also prepared."

Xiao Huai nodded, "Good."

"Later, I'll have someone send an invitation to the Grand General's mansion. If possible, this afternoon Lord Guogong can take Yuming there for a visit."

Xiao Huai nodded again, "Good."

Tang Shuyi hummed in acknowledgment, then added, "Later, I'll have someone inform Xiao Yiyuan and the others. Tomorrow, Lord Guogong should meet with them."

Xiao Huai nodded, "Good."

Xiao Yuxin: "......"

Xiao Yuming: "........."

Xiao Yuzhu: ".........."

What kind of style is this?

It wasn't like this when they got along before, was it?

Ignoring the siblings' astonishment, Tang Shuyi and Xiao Huai picked up their chopsticks and began to eat. The siblings also started to eat, but what they were eating and its taste were unclear to them; their hearts were preoccupied with their parents.

After breakfast, the family gathered again in the small parlor. Barely sitting down, Xiao Yuxin stood up and said to Xiao Yuzhu, "Didn’t you say you had some questions about your books? Let’s go to your room to discuss them."

Xiao Yuzhu was momentarily taken aback by his suggestion, then quickly stood up and replied, "Yes... I do have some questions."

Turning her head, she asked Xiao Yuming, "Second brother, would you like to join us?"

Xiao Yuming glanced at the two and then stood up, "Sure, let’s go together."

The three siblings agreed, paid their respects to Tang Shuyi and Xiao Huai, and then left.