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"This old man has met the general!!"

The old scholar saluted to Gu Dingbei. This dynasty valued scholars, and scholars who passed the imperial examinations did not have to kneel when meeting officials.

Gu Dingbei helped the old man.

"I wonder what the general's visit is for?"

Gu Dingbei looked at the cute baby held by the old man, who was holding a half-eaten cake.

This should be the clever guy Gu Chengjing that I just heard outside the yard, right?

His third son had a different personality from him. He was meticulous and full of tricks. In this respect, he was quite similar to his mother, Princess Zhenbei, when she was young.

Gu Chengjing's eyes fell on Gu Dingbei and he blinked his big eyes, not knowing what he was thinking.

Seeing my brother and mother, I had some guesses in my mind.

He ran to Shen Lianxin happily, "Mom! Xiaojing misses you so much!!"

Shen Lianxin picked him up and rubbed his head.

Gu Dingbei felt a little disappointed when he saw that Gu Chengjing ignored him at all.

He said to the Master, "I'm here to pick up a few children and take them back to the palace!!"

The old man was puzzled. How could their small Baichuan Academy have caught the attention of the princes and nobles? How could there be a young master here?

After taking a look at Shen Lianxin, the old master had an idea in his mind.

"Who is the young master?"

"Gu Chengxin, Gu Chengan and Gu Chengjing!!"

Shen Lianxin stepped forward and saluted the Master, who quickly stepped back.

"Oh my! I can't accept the gift from the Crown Prince's Consort!!!" He then bowed to Shen Lianxin as well.

"Master, you're welcome! Thank you for your care these days. I would like to thank you on behalf of the children."

The master waved his hands quickly and sighed secretly, "No, no, no, this is all as it should be. The young master is very talented and it is a blessing for our Baichuan Academy to be able to settle down here!!"

He looked at Gu Chengjing with great reluctance in his heart. He thought that if he could train Gu Chengjing and he could become the top scholar in the future, his Baichuan Academy would become famous. It would be worth it for him to train such an outstanding disciple in his life.

Now, this is actually the prince of the palace, with more powerful people teaching him, and it is impossible for him to stay here. His heart is full of regret and reluctance. But he also understands how noble and smart the young prince is, and returning to the palace is the best choice for him.

The old man stroked his beard and nodded, "General, please come in, Princess. I'll make a pot of tea, rest for a while, and pack the children's luggage. Please!"

Gu Dingbei and Shen Lianxin took the three children inside.

Glancing at Gu Chengan, the old master's eyes flickered. He had just said that he would punish him by copying the precepts and not allowing him to eat at night. This was the son of the royal palace, and he didn't know if he would get into trouble because of this.

The old man looked at Gu Chengan and said, "Young Master, I have offended you just now! I hope you will forgive me!"

Gu Chengan was so scared that his face turned pale. He glanced at Shen Lianxin and saw that Shen Lianxin was staring at him steadily.

He waved his hands and saluted the master, "Master, it is your duty to discipline your disciples. It is my stubbornness that has caused you so much trouble!! Even if I leave here, I will never forget your teachings when I return! I will copy the precepts and never eat at night!!"

The teacher looked embarrassed, but he felt relieved when he saw that Gu Dingbei and Shen Lianxin were smiling and had no intention of blaming him.

Then he smiled brightly, "Good boy! You will become a great man in the future!!"

The teacher took the children to pack their luggage. Gu Dingbei and Shen Lianxin drank tea.

Gu Dingbei frowned, "This tea is not as good as the one I drank from my mother-in-law!!"

Shen Lianxin rolled her eyes at him. Old Lady Shen's tea was the best Longjing tea that Shen Lianxin bought from the Space Mall. It was far from being drinkable in this era of underdeveloped transportation and information. Unless you go to the place of production.

Soon, the teacher brought the three people back, each with a small bag. There was reluctance on his face, but also expectation for the future.

The three of them bowed to the Master and waved goodbye one by one.

The moment he turned to leave, Gu Chengjing turned back and ran towards the master. The old master squatted down and looked at his beloved little disciple.

"Master, remember to soak your feet and massage your legs more before going to bed at night! Don't be greedy on weekdays. This is for you!!" Gu Chengjing took out a small bottle of wine from his small bag.

He asked someone to help him get a pot of wine during the holidays. He originally wanted to give it to his teacher as a gift, but he never had the chance.

The old man's eyes were moist. He took the pot of wine and rubbed Gu Chengjing's head. "Good boy, never fall behind in your studies!"

Gu Chengjing nodded, turned around and got on the carriage.

The group left in a mighty manner, leaving the Master feeling lost.

On the way, the children were extremely excited about Gu Dingbei's resurrection.

They surrounded him and chattered non-stop.

"Dad, they all said you died in the mountains. What happened?"

"Dad, where have you been all these years?"

"Dad, why don't you come to us?"

"Daddy, I miss you so much!!"

Gu Dingbei also enjoyed the enthusiasm from the children.

He patiently explained, "Dad misses you too. Dad went hunting in the mountains that year and met the Dingbei Army who came to look for me. At that time, Dad lost his memory and refused to go back with them, so they knocked me out and took me away. After that, I remembered everything, but the war on the front was intense and I didn't have time to pick you up. Dad has been fighting all these years, and he came to pick you up as soon as he pacified the border."

The simple narration skips over the endless dangers and longings involved.

When Gu Dingbei took out the small wooden swords he had carved for the children, the children were completely captivated. Even Gu Chengzhen was waving the small wooden sword and giggling non-stop.

Shen Lianxin watched all this silently, her heart filled with joy.

If the original owner was alive and could see the current situation, he would have no regrets, right? ! As I thought about it, it was as if something was pulled out of my body, and I heard a sigh in my ears. Then I felt relieved.

Shen Lianxin looked up at the horizon, said goodbye with a smile, and wished you a safe journey.

The closer you get to Zhenbei City, the closer you get to the war zone.

The number of refugees around increased significantly. They all looked pale and thin, and looked listless.

When they saw the army passing by, they all gave way.

Robberies occurred in the streets from time to time, and a fight could break out at any time for a bite of food.

Everyone held on to their own baggage and looked at others warily.

Gu Chengxin, Gu Chengan and Gu Chengjing lay in the carriage and looked out secretly.

The border was such a desolate scene. The peaceful years in the academy made them unaware of the cruelty and desolation of the outside world.

After a long while, Gu Chengxin turned around and looked at Gu Dingbei with burning eyes, "Dad, is this how you live and fight?"

Gu Dingbei nodded. It was more than that. Life in the frontier was even harder than this. Every soldier was aware that he would not see the sun tomorrow, and lived every day as if it were his last.

"Even this kind of life is earned by the lives of countless soldiers. Otherwise, if the barbarians invade, this place will become a living hell!"

This dynasty was corrupt. It was corrupt from the root, with internal and external troubles, constant wars and numerous taxes. The people suffered terribly.

Being alive is the best wish of most people.