The celebration banquet was very lively. Except for the Second Commandery Princess who was studying in the school, all the members of the Xu family were present.
The eldest princess, the little prince, the yellow-haired little young master, and the seven adopted sons including Lin Xuan.
Xu Zhihu sat next to Xu Xiao. Lin Xuan originally planned to sit below, but he was pulled to the left by Xu Xiao.
Lin Xuan and Xu Zhihu were on the left and right.
"Great victory in Shuo Yin, beheaded more than 20,000 people.”
"It was a great battle that hasn't happened in many years, and it severely dampened the Northern Python's spirit."”
"The main credit for this battle is Lin Xuan."
"It was indeed a beautiful fight."
The white-robed immortal soldier raised his wine cup." He's just a little bold. He's outnumbered and dares to divide his forces to surround us."”
"The art of war is the art of deception. The Northern Python also thinks that I don't dare to, but I just have to eat them all in one go.”
Lin Xuan raised his eyebrows.
Although the Xu family banquet seemed to be full of toasts on the surface, the smell of gunpowder was actually very strong.
Over the years, Lin Xuan's prestige in the Northern Liang army was getting higher and higher, and more and more people were dissatisfied with him.
It was just that the battle merits were there. On the surface, no one dared to talk about it, but there were many rumors behind their backs.
He pretended not to hear it.
At today's family banquet, Lin Xuan knew clearly what Xu Xiao was planning. However, after three rounds of wine, Xu Zhihu left with the excuse that he could not drink anymore.
The six adopted sons also left one after another. As for the little prince, he left even earlier and had already slipped away after drinking a cup of wine.
In the end, only Xu Xiao and Lin Xuan were left in the entire family banquet.
"Godfather, I've kept thirty percent of the loot this time to reward the soldiers and compensate the fallen soldiers.”
he said.
"I know."
Xu Xiao only nodded lightly and did not blame him.
"Xuan 'er, ever since you were stationed in Shuo Yin City, a few years have passed in the blink of an eye.”
"It's been hard on you all these years."”
"What are you saying, Father?"
Lin Xuan shook his head.”
"Bullshit."
Xu Xiao's eyes widened." Your battle achievements are all earned by yourself. Which time have you not charged ahead?"
During the battle at Cang Lang Mountain, you turned the tide and fought until there were only 200 people left. I know your achievements.”
"Although you haven't been with me for as long as the other children, you're the most like me.”
It would be a lie to say that they had no feelings for each other after more than ten years of war.
Xu Xiao was also hesitating. His eyes were filled with nostalgia as he spoke of the past.
He remembered every inch of battle merit that Lin Xuan had established, and he also remembered every knife wound and sword wound that he had suffered.
"During the battle at White Horse Plain, you led 200 men back to Northern Liang. You were covered in blood, with 18 knife wounds and 13 arrow wounds.”
"It was the princess consort who gave me the medicine."
Lin Xuan smiled bitterly.
"You don't know."
"Because of your injury, she was so worried that she couldn't sleep for days and nights."”
"In the blink of an eye, she has been gone for many years. You have also slowly grown up and become the strongest general in Northern Liang.”
"Godfather, when I attacked the Northern Python Army, I suffered quite a few injuries.”
Lin Xuan thought of that princess consort and sighed slightly in his heart. He scratched his head and said,"In addition, I've been stationed in Shuo Yin for the past few years and I'm a little tired, so I want to recuperate for a period of time.”
"He suffered internal injuries?"
Xu Xiao sneered." You're trying to fool me. Your Dragon Elephant Prajna Art has reached the eighth level. A mere warrior in the Vajra Finger Profound Realm can't hurt you."”
"Godfather, there are rumors everywhere outside now.”
Lin Xuan's move was called retreating to advance. He shook his head,"Your son has been in the limelight for too many years.”
"You heard it too."
Xu Xiao's face darkened.
"Yes."
He nodded." The Northern Python suffered heavy casualties in the battle of Shuo Yin. They probably won't dare to invade in a year or two."
Coincidentally, my martial arts also felt a bottleneck and needed time to settle.”
"Therefore, I hope that Godfather will be kind enough to let me rest for a few years.”
Looking at Lin Xuan's sincere expression, Xu Xiao's expression was uncertain. Then, she slammed her large hand on the table and stared at him,"Xuan 'er, is it because of those rumors?”
"If that's the case, I'll kill a group of people tomorrow. I want to see who's trying to drive a wedge between us.”
For a moment, killing intent filled the air.
"Please allow it, foster father."
Lin Xuan stood up and knelt on one knee. He took out the commander's seal of the Tiger Leopard Cavalry from his chest and presented it with both hands.
"Father, please accept the commander's seal."
"You brat."
Xu Xiao didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Why would I take your commander's seal?"
"Keep it for now."
"If Godfather doesn't accept it, I won't get up.”
Lin Xuan insisted.
"Kid, have your wings hardened? You don't even listen to your father's words anymore.”
Xu Xiao was furious.
"Godfather, I really want to recuperate for a period of time.”
He raised his head and looked at Xu Xiao.”
"It seems that I won't accept the commander's seal of the Tiger Leopard Cavalry today.”
Xu Xiao's expression softened.
"Godfather knows my temper.”
Lin Xuan said.
"I also know that there are many people in Northern Liang who have some complaints about you.”
" Hmph!" Xu Xiao snorted coldly." But they can't see how many injuries and hardships you've suffered and how many times you've almost lost your life for this battle credit.”
"I originally planned to betroth the fat tiger to you.”
"But…"
Xu Xiao sighed.
"The princess doesn't agree."
Lin Xuan said.
"Yes."
Xu Xiao was furious.
He stood up and placed the Tiger Leopard Cavalry Seal on the table without any reluctance.
"Godfather, just arrange an idle position for me.”
Lin Xuan grinned,"It doesn't matter if the official position is big or small, as long as it's free."”
"After I recuperate for a few years and the limelight passes, I'll come out and lead the army.”
The Xu family's attitude at the family banquet today was very obvious, especially that little prince. He looked down on Lin Xuan.
Xu Xiao sighed in her heart, but there was no better way.
"What official do you want to be?"
"As long as you don't want my position, you can choose anything else."”
"Ahem."
The corners of Lin Xuan's mouth twitched,"Godfather, you arrange it.”
"Me?"
"I want you to continue commanding the Tiger Leopard Cavalry."”
"No."
Lin Xuan shook his head.
"A few days ago, the Imperial Court just so happened to issue an appointment edict.”
Xu Xiao stroked his beard." I didn't want to give it to you at first. I didn't expect you to give me a glass of wine to give up my military power."”
After saying that, he went to the back hall. When he returned, he had a memorial in his hand.
"Let's see."
"His Majesty is preparing to appoint you as the Governor of Yan County.”
"Governor of Yan County?"
Lin Xuan picked up the memorial and looked at it. Then, he frowned and curled his lips,"Let's change to another place.”
"If it was quiet, why would I ask you to go?”
Xu Xiao glared at him.
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