Even though that was what Zhang Dan Shui said, he was actually feeling reluctant. He came here in order to be able to catch a glimpse of Nan Hua and possibly asked for more guidance. But since it would be impossible for him to talk so openly with the young lady, he only gave some pleasantries to Old Master Nan.
After talking a bit, he excused himself.
Old Master Nan rubbed his beard as he let out a low chuckle. "To think that there'll be a day I'll see something like this."
"Father?" Nan Si Qiao asked in confusion. She thought that it was just a normal meeting with the official who wanted to see him, but was there something she didn't know?
Of course, Old Master Nan would not explain to his daughter about this matter.
"It's nothing. Where are the brats?"
"Ah Kuai and Hua'er are playing Go again." Nan Si Qiao's tone was helpless when she said this. It seemed that the two of them had grown an addiction to play Go ever since they departed. These two always stayed to play Go and refused to do any other activities.
"As for Ah Luo and Ah Si, they are playing at the back courtyard."
Playing…
Sparring would be a better term.
Looking at the sound of metal sword clashing from time to time, Old Master Nan could guess that the two of them were busy fighting. They were all trying to make sure that they would not lose against each other by continuing to fight.
Old Master Nan chose not to care that much. Since they arrived at the evening, they only have a short time to rest before it was time for dinner. Afterwards, he berated the boys to rest.
"You shouldn't burden yourself too much too, Father," Nan Si Qiao reminded.
Old Master Nan snorted. "I'm fine. Hua'er come with me."
"Wait, I want to come with Hua'er!"
"Go and rest!"
"But…" Nan Luo was about to protest more when he saw Old Master Nan raised his walking stick. He quickly shut his mouth and dashed away without any hesitation. There was no way he wanted to get spanked for no reason when they were outside like this.
Feng Ao Si and Feng Ao Kuai also tactfully went back when they saw that their grandfather was not in the mood to entertain their antics.
"Hou Liang, guard the entrance."
"Yes, Master."
Nan Hua looked at Old Master Nan and tilted her head. "Grandfather, is there anything wrong?"
"That brat Shui comes to look for you. How much time do you need to stay in this city?" Old Master Nan asked softly. His gaze turned tender as he raised his hand and caressed the young girl's head. If only it was possible, he wanted to be the one to take care of this matter, but he knew that his little granddaughter had an idea on her own.
One that might be different from him.
His granddaughter didn't hide this matter from him, so the little tricks Zhang Dan Shui used was clear in his eyes. But of course, he couldn't possibly let that young man met Nan Hua openly. That would be the same as putting Nan Hua's reputation on the stake.
He would never allow that.
His granddaughter was so precious!
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