Yan Liu's mind is nimble, and his tongue grows sharper as he speaks. He continues:
"Grandpa, seeing that we have endured hardship even if we haven't achieved much, please don't punish us. Yan Xiaoqi, quickly thank Grandpa."
Yan Qi is not as shamelessly thick-skinned as Yan Liu.
He ignored Yan Hui's words and directly said to Elder Yan, "Grandpa, I am willing to accept the punishment."
"Ah, Yan Xiaoqi, you—" Yan Liu is speechless, this blockhead.
Elder Yan gives a majestic glance, and Yan Liu has no choice but to shut up and withdraw his words.
"Victory and defeat are common in military affairs; if you lose, you lose. There's no need to be so downhearted. If you're not convinced, we can practice again another day."
Elder Yan scolds Yan Qi a bit then lets him go to rest.
As for Yan Liu, he tries to sneak away unsuccessfully; Elder Yan is not about to let him off easily.
Elder Yan has him follow back to the study and severely punished him.
