Spring passed and autumn came. Time flew by quickly. Li Bing was already five years old.
During this period, Li Bing repeated the days of learning from Immortal Zi Yang every day. Although the days were boring, they were very rewarding. After nearly two years of learning, Li Bing's martial arts had made great progress. Even Immortal Zi Yang was amazed by Li Bing's talent. In less than two years, he had already learned almost 40% of his skills. His literary talent and martial strategy were extremely outstanding.
The five-year-old Li Bing had changed a lot compared to the three-year-old Li Bing. Not only was he taller, but he was also stronger than before. Moreover, after practicing martial arts for a long time, his slightly thin body had bulged with muscles that were not very obvious. The biggest change was his temperament. Compared to the three-year-old Li Bing, he had become much calmer. Although he was still lazy, he had a naughty smile on his face. However, it didn't feel so awkward anymore.
Ever since Li Xiu Ning accidentally met Zhangsun Wuji that night, Li Xiu Ning had another target to bully and oppress. However, Zhangsun Wuji was a much calmer person and always laughed at Li Xiu Ning's pranks. As time passed, Li Xiu Ning developed a strong interest in this youth who was only a few months older than her. Gradually, she was surprised by Zhangsun Wuji's talent and extraordinary knowledge. She began to pay attention to Zhangsun Wuji. Finally, there is someone who can share his pain. Brother Zhangsun, you can pray for your own blessings in the future, Amitabha!
The seven-year-old Zhangsun Wugou already understood the difference between men and women, so he gradually began to keep a distance from Li Bing. Li Bing also slowly felt Zhangsun Wugou's estrangement from her. She only thought that Zhangsun Wugou no longer liked her. She only sighed in her heart that all the energy she spent on her was in vain. She only felt regret that she was not married to her. She did not think much about anything else. She also took the opportunity to keep a distance from her, as if she had tacitly agreed to her departure. Li Bing's family background in his previous life wasn't particularly good, so he was raised to be arrogant on the outside to cover up his inferiority. After coming to this world, his initial dream was to be a playboy who enjoyed life. Although he had already been in this world for five years, his personality hadn't changed much. If someone betrayed him first, he wouldn't use his hot face to stick to someone else's cold **. This was what he thought in his heart: Since you're not on good terms with me, there's no need for me to pester you. Therefore, when faced with Zhangsun Wugou's estrangement, he only felt depressed for a while before he recovered his original state of mind.
Under Li Bing's pestering and coquettish attacks, and Li Yuan's experience of Li Bing's achievements under the guidance of Immortal Zi Yang, the five-year-old Li Bing was also qualified to leave the mansion. During the days when he was sad about Zhangsun Wugou's estrangement, Li Bing often went out of the mansion to relax, visit the noble families in Chang 'an, or participate in various outings, outings, and misdeeds of the silkpants in Chang' an. Since Li Bing was a child, he had seen a lot. Therefore, Li Yuan and his wife could only helplessly turn a blind eye to Li Bing's playboy style. They only prayed that their little ancestor would not cause too much trouble. As Li Bing gradually grew tired of all kinds of outings and drunken brothels, Zuo Pushe Gao Wei's residence next door became a good place for Li Bing to visit.
Gao Wei, also known as Zhao Xuan, was a native of Bohai (now Jing County, Hebei Province). He was an outstanding politician of the Sui Dynasty, a famous military strategist and adviser. His father, Gao Bin, was an official in the Northern Qi Dynasty. He defected to the Northern Zhou Dynasty to avoid calumny. Du Guxin, the commander of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, recommended him as an official and gave him the surname Dugu. Later, Du Guxin was killed and his family was sent to Sichuan. Du Guxin's daughter, the Queen of Literature, often came and went to his home because she was an old official of Du Bin's father. Gao Bin later became the governor of Muzhou, and after Gao Wei was honored, he was posthumously presented as the Minister of Rites and the Duke of Bohai. Gao's achievements left a profound impact on future generations. He could be called the number one official of Sui and Han.
Gao Wei's family had no children and only had two daughters. The eldest daughter had married into the right servant shot Yang Su's family, and the youngest daughter, Gao Yuqin, was the same age as Zhangsun Wugou. As Li Bing's visits increased, he realized that Gao Yuqin was also a pretty little beauty. Therefore, every time he went to the Gao Manor, he would run to Gao Yuqin's boudoir to play with her. At first, Gao Yuqin did not have a good impression of this child who always barged into her boudoir, but as they got closer, Gao Yuqin also felt that it was very relaxed and comfortable to be with this neighbor's brother. Gradually, he also liked the feeling of being with Li Bing. The Gao family had also heard about this well-known profligate son of the Li family in Chang 'an. However, they saw that although Li Bing was not very obedient, she was smart and cute. Moreover, she did not do anything out of line. The Gao family turned a blind eye to Li Bing running to Gao Yuqin's boudoir for no reason.
As the two kids became familiar with each other, the two families which were neighbors but rarely interacted with each other also became closer. Whenever Madam Dou was free, she would carry the two-year-old babbling Li Yuanji and follow Li Bing's wife to visit Gao's family. After that, she would chat with Gao's wife, Qin's family, Zhang's family, and Li's family. Sometimes, Madam Dou's pride towards her son would be revealed unconsciously. Qin Shi knew a lot of Li Bing's glorious history. In her eyes, Li Bing's image became better and better. The more she looked at him, the more she liked him. Sometimes, when they joked, they even said that Gao Yuqin would marry Li Bing as a concubine. As a result, the relationship between Li Bing and Gao Yuqin became more ambiguous. Every time Li Bing tried to curry favor with her, she would blush from embarrassment. When Li Bing saw this little vixen's pure seduction, she shouted in her heart,"" Oh my god, I'm dead. This sister is so cute when she's shy!"
Zhangsun Wugou noticed that Li Bing was running out for no reason and that the other maids in the courtyard had unintentionally mentioned the joke between Madam Dou and Qin Shi. Thinking of Li Bing's recent estrangement from her, Zhangsun Wugou felt sour in his heart. However, the reserved nature of a girl made her not say anything to Li Bing. She did not expect that her estrangement from Li Bing had caused today's situation, leading to a vicious cycle of deeper and deeper misunderstandings.
Although Li Bing spent more time playing outside the residence, he still did not give up the habit of receiving the guidance of Immortal Zi Yang with Li Yuanba every day. Moreover, the sparring between the two of them became more intense as their martial arts improved, often causing the servants waiting to serve them to break out in cold sweat.
On this day, Li Bing and Li Yuanba were having a good time fighting when a strange cheer suddenly sounded, accompanied by applause. Li Bing and Li Yuanba stopped their sparring and looked to the side, only to see a little boy wearing a red tassel jade crown standing at the side, watching the sparring between the two as if he was intoxicated. Seeing the excitement of the life and death battle between the two, he could not help but cheer loudly. He looked at the two of them with stars in his eyes.
Seeing Li Bing and Li Yuanba stop, the little boy ignored Li Bing's sweaty body and grabbed Li Bing's hand tightly, not letting go. With a face full of worship, he said,"You're too amazing, too exciting. I really admire you guys to death. Big brother, teach me a few moves and take me in as your little brother.”
Li Bing was confused by the sudden incident. He looked at the little boy who was looking at him with admiration and felt that he was very unfamiliar. Li Bing searched every corner of his memory and confirmed that he did not know this person. He first pulled his hand out without leaving a trace and asked in confusion,"Let's talk about taking in a little brother later. I don't think you look familiar. Who are you?”
Only then did the little boy realize that his actions were a little abrupt. His little face turned red, and he placed his hands behind his back as he stuttered,"Uh, I'm sorry, it's me…I was too excited. This is the first time we've met. I'm…I'm Duke Li's nephew. According to my age, I should call you cousin. I…I'm Li Daozong.”
"Ah, Li Daozong?" Li Bing was shocked. He had never thought that the future famous Li Daozong, one of the Great Tang's Three Great Generals, would be this shy little boy in front of him.
"Yes!" When the little boy, ah no, Li Daozong saw Li Bing call out his name, he had a shocked expression on his face. He thought that Li Bing had heard of him long ago, and then remembered his earlier rashness. He shyly lowered his head, and the tip of his foot was still drawing a semicircle on the ground.
Li Bing knew how awesome Li Daozong would be in the future. Now that the future Prince Jiang Xia was crying and shouting to be his little brother, how could he not eat the fat meat that was delivered to his door? Hence, Li Bing happily patted Li Daozong's thin shoulder: "Don't worry, Dao Sect, from today onwards, you will follow me, Older Cousin. On account of us being relatives, you will follow me as a little follower in the future. Don't worry, Older Cousin will definitely not mistreat you.”
"Really, cousin? You promised to take me in as your little brother? Hehe, that's great. Let's see if that brat Li so-and-so still dares to act in front of me in the future.”Li Daozong said proudly.
Li Bing and Li Daozong looked at each other and laughed at the same time. However, their laughter was filled with ulterior motives. Only Li Yuanba was left looking at the two people who were laughing together with a puzzled expression.
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