The Rebirth of a Star General

Chapter 18

     Everyone said that General Feihong and General Fengyun were no match for fire and water, fighting openly and covertly. But in fact, He Yan had always felt that it was not too exaggerated.

At most, the two of them were young men who joined the army, had outstanding military achievements, and were bestowed by the emperor at a young age. Everyone likes to compare them together. The rest is just hearsay, seasoned with oil and vinegar. Once circulated, they become foreign books, making people not know whether to laugh or cry.

At least in the heart of fourteen-year-old He Yan, he clearly did not have the slightest bit of hostility towards this young master of the Xiao family.

At that time, he had been disguised as a male for many years, and becoming "He Rufei" was easy. There was only one thing that was a little difficult, which was that at this age, boys should have long gone to the academy to learn from the teachers.

Men and women are different. Women could invite teachers to come to the residence to teach, but men did not have such a thing. The He family always invited teachers to teach at the residence, but as they got older, it was not good to get word out. In the end, the He family still wanted to save face.

Therefore, they dragged their feet and lamented. In the end, when He Yan was fourteen years old, he was sent to Xian Chang Guan.

Xian Chang Guan was the most famous school in the capital. The founder of the school used to be the emperor's current imperial teacher when he became the crown prince. The school taught six arts, and every teacher was an extraordinary person in the imperial palace. Those who came to study were nobles among the nobles.

Although the He family had a noble title, compared to the family in Xian Chang Guan, they were still slightly inferior. Who knew that He Yuanliang had some kind of good luck. One day, when he was drinking in a restaurant, he came across a dispute and casually said a few words. The person he helped turned out to be a teacher in the Xian Chang Guan. He mentioned that it just so happened that there was a new student coming to the school in the spring. He remembered that the He family's first branch seemed to have a legitimate son, so why not send him to the Xian Chang Guan to learn from him?

He Yuanliang hesitated for a long time before discussing this matter with He Yuansheng. He Yuansheng had always pursued fame and profit, so he felt that this matter was feasible. If He Yan was sent to the Xian Chang Guan, she might get to know a lot of other nobles. Being on good terms with them would only be good for the He family, and there would be no harm. If one day, the real He Rufei returned, the title of "Xian Chang Guan student" would be icing on the cake for He Rufei.

He Yan was very happy when he heard about this.

She dressed as a man, but in the He family, she acted according to the rules of a woman. He could't play cuju, couldn't show his face in public, and even had to secretly learn martial arts behind his family's back. However, if one were to say that she was a woman, then she was also incompetent. The daughters of the He family learned the four arts, but she, as "He Rufei", could not follow them.

It was as if he could't do anything.

However, going to the Virtuous Prosperity Hall was different. It was said that there were many capable people there. There who came and went were all talented people. There were also many young men of the same age. If they left, not only could they learn some skills, they could also gain many friends.

This is a benefit that women cannot enjoy. He was suddenly happy that he had taken He Rufei's identity.

He Yuansheng's wife, his mother's name, and his real aunt, handed the mask that had been meticulously crafted by the craftsman to him. He said anxiously, "You should be careful when you leave. You can't let anyone know your identity."

He Yan nodded.

In fact, he did not like to wear this mask. Although the mask is light, it is airtight, showing only its chin and eyes. For many years, he never left the mask. She even wears it while she is sleeping. The craftsman is very skilled. One side of the mask is tied to her hair bun and fitted with a mechanism. Even if he fought, it would not fall. Only he can open it.

Madam He seriously warned, "Remember, if you leak her trap, the entire He family will be destroyed!"

He knew that these words had been spoken thousands of times. The crime of deceiving the emperor would involve nine generations of families.

"I'll remember it." He Yan replied respectfully.

Madam He anxiously sent her to the carriage.

In the eyes of outsiders, this was a scene of deep affection between mother and child. In He Yan's heart, he was greatly relieved. His chest was filled with joy from being free. He finally broke away from the days where his every move was controlled. Freedom is in front of his eyes.

The train stops at the entrance of Virtuous Prosperity Hall. The waiter told her to get off the carriage and could only wait at the entrance until she finished school.

He came too early. The teacher has not yet arrived at the school. He could faintly hear the sounds of students reading and chatting. He Yan stepped through the door, full of longing.

The spring sun appeared early in the morning. After entering the school, first there is a spacious courtyard, then a garden, and lastly the school. There's a stables in the yard, which looks like a small drill field. The park was very elegantly renovated. There's a pond and a willow tree.

There's also a swing.

The wind blew the swing a little. He Yan reached out his hand and wanted to sit on it, but he did not dare. If a man plays the swing, he is afraid that people will laugh at him. He could only reluctantly touch her before continuing to walk forward.

Willow trees all sprout. Clusters of green flowers fell into the lake, which made the mountain look even more beautiful. Sunlight makes people sleepy. He rubbed his eyes and looked at the loquat tree in front of him.

The He family did not lack the money to eat loquats. In these years, He Yan had also eaten loquats. But this was the first time he had seen a loquat tree full of fruit. The yellow fruit seemed to contain honey. It was full and fragrant. In the sun, it was very tempting.

She was only a fourteen-year-old girl, but she was very cute. Seeing this scene, he recalled the sight of the servant girl in the courtyard picking plums with bamboo poles in the summer. It was just that the oldest young master of the He family naturally could not pluck the plum fruit himself. But now that they were in school, choosing a loquat should be fine, right? It is no shame for a boy to pluck a loquat.

Thinking of this, He Yan rolled up his sleeves and prepared to go all out.

But he came out in a hurry. Other than the parcels, papers, and pens he had given to the teacher, he had nothing left. There are also no long poles around it. Fortunately, the loquat tree was not very tall. He should be able to reach it by jumping.

He Yan looked at the nearby fruit in front of him. The fruit is pressed to the top of the branch. It was heavy and golden, as if tempting him to take it.

He jumped with all his might, but he missed.

He Yan was not desperate. He held on and jumped with all his might.

He still misses.

He had a personality that did not want to admit defeat, so he tried again.

Again, he missed.

He failed again and again. He doesn't know how many times he failed. Just when He Yan was tired and panting, he suddenly heard a sneer from above his head.

He Yan looked up in confusion.

Loyal loquat trees with branches and leaves. He simply stared at the fruit and did not realize that there was someone sitting on the tree.

He had no idea how long this person had been sitting here. He probably had a panoramic view of all his actions. He looked up. Sunlight shone down, shining down on this person's face little by little.

This was a beautiful young man in a white robe and embroidered boots. He looked lazy and arrogant. With his hands behind his head, he looked bright and graceful like a cool breeze leaning against a jade tree. He can't wait to look down. Eyes moving.

He Yan was stunned.

He had never seen such a handsome young man. It was as if the entire scene of spring was shining on him. For a moment, he felt ashamed. Fortunately, the mask covered his reddened face. But in the end, he was still young and could not hide the astonishment in his eyes.

After the handsome young man glanced at him, he casually pulled the fruit down.

This ... did he give it to her?

He Yan felt a burst of shame.

The young man suddenly turned around and landed on the ground. He Yan's eyes were dazzled by his white robe. He looked at the young man who was approaching with the fruit. For a moment, he hesitated and did not know what to say.

Should he say thank you? Or should he say that you are really handsome?

He was so nervous that he wanted to reach out and twist the ends of his clothes.

The young man was already walking in front of him. Suddenly, he smiled.

This smile was like a thousand blooming flowers. It was as bright as the dawn of spring. He Yan said excitedly, "Thank you …"

Before he could finish the second "thank you" speech, the young man passed by.

Yan He: "?"

He looked back and saw the white-robed young man throwing a huge yellow loquat up and down as he walked forward. His posture was relaxed, as if he was laughing at his unrequited love.

He Yan stood at the same spot. After quieting down for a while, he followed the young man to school.

However, he had just walked to the entrance of the school when he heard people talking inside. It was very alive. A cheerful voice asked, "I heard that the new Eldest Young Master of the He Family also came to our school today. Big Brother Huaijin, did you see him?"

He took a step forward and quietly peeked through the gap in the window. He heard a lazy voice say, "I don't see the Eldest Young Master of the He Family. I only see people who are stupid and short."

Stupid and short?

He Yan had never been talked about like this in his life. It's okay if he's stupid, but short?

How is he short? His height, compared to other girls his age, was already considered extremely extraordinary!

He Yan wanted to see which blind person would give such a conclusion. As soon as he raised his eyes, he saw an intelligent and beautiful young man surrounded by a group of young men. His eyes indifferently looked towards the gap in the window.

It was as if he knew that he was peeking.

Laughter came from school.

The world of grasses and trees is limitless. The spring is lush and the forest flowers are like brocades.

This was the first time he had met Xiao Jue.