Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 504: Reporting Back (Additional Update for JJM Leader)

After the plan was completed, when Yang Yuan sent them away, no one spoke, but everyone seemed very excited.

Compared with investing in Wanyan Yong, with all the hardships and an extremely uncertain future along the way, the rewards that can be obtained by accepting Wanyan Luti's recruitment are visible to the naked eye.

In particular, Ugurunjia's good son-in-law Yang Yuan also promised to find a way to have Yuanzhong take over Wanyan Yong's army.

Moreover, Yang Yuan himself is not bad either. He was the top scholar in the imperial examinations of the Song Dynasty. He has made great contributions to the Song Dynasty this time. He is sure to have a bright future.

As for becoming a rival to the Song State...

First of all, the people of the Ugur school have not really thought about confronting the Song Dynasty one day.

They haven't figured out what's happening right now, so the future is so far away!
Besides, Zhuge Liang and Zhuge Jin were brothers, and there was no sign that the monarchs of both sides were wary of them for this reason.

If the Wugulunists have connections in the Song Dynasty and in the Jurchens' former territory, then their future development will naturally be limitless.

Lanterns spread out from Yang Yuan's door into the night, like flying fireflies, loaded with their hopes.

"Master, the bath water is ready." As soon as he saw Yang Yuan turning around, Ata immediately came forward and said in a flattering tone.

Yang Yuan nodded and walked into the room where the bathtub was placed. There was a roe deer oil lamp on the table and a large bathtub next to it.

Yang Yuan closed the door, undressed, slowly immersed himself in the hot water, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

After Yang Yuan finished bathing, he changed into the soft nightgown that Ata had placed on the stool beside him. When he opened the door, he saw Ata standing at the door and yawning.

Yang Yuan smiled and said, "Go to sleep if you're tired. You don't have to stay here. By the way, where's Alihu?"

"Well, Sister Alihu said that the master drank a lot of wine, so she wants to make a bowl of catfish and tofu soup for the master. It's in the kitchen now."

"Okay, I get it, go to bed!"

Yang Yuan touched A'ta's head. A'ta felt very happy when he touched his head.

She raised her head slightly, wanting to say something to Yang Yuan, but she hesitated. In the end, she just hummed softly, turned around and walked away dejectedly.

The little person actually looks like he is worried.

In fact, she wanted to ask if she could follow her master.

She doesn't have much idea about money right now, and she lacks a sense of security.

At her age, the sense of security that she gets from having a fortune is far less real than having a thigh to hold on to.

However, she was too timid and didn't even have the courage to express her opinions.

Yang Yuan looked at her back and shook his head gently.

He knew what Ata wanted to say to him, but what he was going to do next was too cumbersome to carry a little girl with him.

Besides, she is not someone who must be brought along like Yingge and A’man.

It's safer to stay on this mountain than to continue following me.

Yang Yuan thought about it, sighed, and walked into the kitchen.

There was no light in the kitchen, only the flames in the stove reflected Alihu's face. The difference between the light and dark flames made her eyebrows and eyes look quite pretty.

Different from the women in the water towns of the south of the Yangtze River, she has a slightly dark complexion and seems to have particularly strong blood and vitality.

This is somewhat similar to the foreign women who were rescued from Pu Yama.

However, her frame was delicate and petite, not as tall as those foreign women.

As soon as Yang Yuan arrived at the kitchen, he smelled a fragrance.

It tastes like catfish tofu soup.

On the chopping board, there was a large wooden basin with water in it. There was also a big catfish in the water, which would occasionally swing its tail, making the water splash and make powerful noises.

Yang Yuan said: "It's so late, there's no need to make fish soup. I don't drink much wine."

"Ah, sir!"

Alihu, who was sitting on a small stool in front of the kitchen with his knees together, watching the fire, quickly stood up and explained shyly:
"They delivered the fish late, so... But it's almost done, so just drink less, Master."

Seeing this, Yang Yuan didn't want to reject her kindness, so he said, "Well, drink some, and the rest, you two can drink it tomorrow morning."

After a pause, Yang Yuan continued, "Lord Elun and I have already agreed that you will be arranged to live in the manor at the foot of this mountain."

Alihu bit his lip and his eyelashes fluttered.

She lowered her eyes and whispered, "Master, can I go with you?"

Yang Yuan frowned slightly: "Isn't it good for you to stay here? I will leave you a large sum of money, and with the people on the farm taking care of you, you will have a stable life for the rest of your life."

Alihu shook his head gently and whispered: "Master, you have never lived the life of a farmer, so you don't understand farmers. I am a weak woman. If I don't have money, my life will be harder. If I have money, I won't be able to keep it..."

Yang Yuan said, "How is that possible? I have already asked Lord Elun to take care of you. If he says something, how dare the people in the farm do anything to you? Are they going to steal your money?"

Alihu stared at his toes and whispered, "Not in one day, not in one month, but after a year, it's hard to say.

There are many ways to rob. To rob money from outsiders is to fight a war, and the method is different from robbing money from people in your own village.

Even if Master Elun knew about this, he would have nothing to say. Besides, who am I? Master Elun would not remember it for so long..."

Yang Yuan said: "Following me is very dangerous."

Alihu raised her head, her eyes sparkling, and as the flames under the stove flickered, there seemed to be two small flames shining in her eyes.

"Miss Yingge is someone that Master Li cares about, but you just want to send her away. Master Li doesn't even remember me, so what are you afraid of?"

It seems that there is some truth in it.

Alihu took light steps, like a cat, and walked slowly to Yang Yuan, with his head lowered. He didn't know if it was the reflection of the fire in the kitchen, but his face was flushed.

"Master, you have worked hard all the way and must be very tired. Let me serve you for a while."

Alihu has her own survival wisdom.

She used to have a husband who was addicted to gambling and was of no help to the family. She had to rely on herself for everything.

I have done everything from smiling to asking for help to fill a water jar, to saying something nice to asking for help to carry a load of rice.

Now that I have such a master, what is there to give up or let go of?
Of course, you can't get the life you want by just smiling and saying a few nice words.

In fact, the catfish was not delivered late tonight, she just stewed it late on purpose.

She originally wanted to wait until the master got drunk, then she would bring the fish soup to his bedroom, and then...but she didn't expect the master to come to the kitchen and talk about his future arrangements for her.

As the conversation went on, she said it in advance.

"I don't compete for favor, nor do I expect anything."

As Alihu spoke, he slowly stretched out his trembling hand, and like a snake, he accurately grasped Yang Yuan's belt.

"When the master wants me, I will serve him on the couch. When the master doesn't want me, I will serve him on the floor..."

As Alihu spoke, he suddenly raised his head.

The tears sparkling in her eyes made Yang Yuan swallow back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

Those sparkling eyes, like a slowly diving light, slowly sank into the claustrophobic deep sea, sometimes unclear, sometimes brighter.

Pfft!
The big catfish in the wooden basin on the chopping board suddenly swung its tail vigorously, causing the wooden basin to fall heavily.

It is particularly clear in this quiet night.

……

It takes almost half an hour to go down from the main peak of Mount Saba.

In order to meet up with the team at the foot of the mountain as soon as possible, Yang Yuan and Shangguan Luo got up at daybreak.

Wugu Lun Yuanyi got up earlier than them. Relying on his familiarity with the mountain roads, he went down the mountain early and rushed to Liaoyang City.

During breakfast, Yang Yuan pointed at the catfish tofu soup and said to Alihu and Ata, who were eating with him for the first time and were sitting down, "Here, drink it. I like to eat something light in the morning."

Ah Ta smelled the aroma of catfish soup and immediately picked it up happily and took a big sip.

When Alihu saw the rich milky white soup, his face suddenly blushed.

She dipped some fish soup with chopsticks, slowly put it to her lips, stretched out her tongue, and licked it gently, but her eyes were looking at Yang Yuan, her eyes were like thin threads pulled out of maltose...

hiss~
This Northeastern wild game is great!

……

Yang Yuan and Shangguan Luo rode down the mountain under the gaze of the important figures on Saba Mountain.

Alihu and Ata could only stand in front of the house assigned to them and watch Yang Yuan leave from afar.

She stood there, her posture as upright as a grain of rice that had absorbed enough sunlight and water.

Seeing Yang Yuan and Shangguan Luo disappearing around the bend of the mountain, Ah Ta raised his little face and said tearfully, "Sister Alihu, our master is gone. There will be no one to take care of us anymore, right?"

"Will not."

Alihu touched Ata's little head and smiled sweetly.

But I thought in my heart, you are lucky, this time it is all thanks to my sister. I don’t know how hard my sister worked last night.

Just by looking at how the master treated Yingge and A'man, she knew that as long as she could become the master's woman, he would definitely take care of her and be responsible for her.

"The master has gone to do something important. When he comes back, he will definitely make arrangements for us."

Really? Ah-Ta, with her wisdom that is one step ahead of Erha, couldn't understand why Sister Alihu was so sure.

Alihu was comforting Ata and suddenly he burped.

Well……

If you drink too much catfish soup, it will taste a bit fishy.

……

"Swish, hiss..."

In Jiuliancheng, under the tall door of the grain warehouse, Yu Jiguang crossed his legs, closed the account book he had just read, and put down his teacup.

"Hey, Xiao Chen, Da Chu, Shao Fan, I suddenly thought of Eunuch Li and Guard Mu."

Yu Jiguang sighed softly.

"Why did the military advisor think of them?" Mao Bufan immediately took the opportunity to flatter him.

Now, Yu Jiguang is Wanyan Dari's military advisor, while Chen Lixing, Da Chu and Mao Bufan have all become Mouke.

However, they were only arranged into such a rank under the Meng'an Mouke system and did not actually lead any troops.

These three cannot lead troops, they are administrative officers.

The most important granaries and armories in Jiulian City are now managed by them.

Power and position are important, but they also provide leisure.

Who made them not only literate but also good at administrative affairs?

Yu Jiguang continued Mao Shaofan's words, "Because they fight with each other, haha, what's the point."

Yu Jiguang smiled faintly and said proudly: "Like you and me, we are maneuvering and using the world as a chessboard. Only then can we be full of vigor and vitality. We are real men."

At this time, a horse galloped over from a distance. When he got close, he hurriedly pulled the reins and said, "Military Advisor, King Da Rui asks you to go to the palace immediately."

Yu Jiguang said calmly, "What did the king call me for?"

The man said, "Anbanbojilie Wanyan Hongkang has arrived, and the king has gone out of the city to welcome him."

Yu Jiguang said calmly, "So what if he comes?"

"Swish~hiss!"

Yu Jiguang took another sip of tea and then stood up. Mao Bufan quickly handed him his hat.

Yu Jiguang slowly put on his hat, and Chen Lixing had already brought his mount.

Yu Jiguang mounted his horse and walked leisurely towards the palace.

When Yu Jiguang arrived at the gate of the palace, he saw Wanyan Dari coming with another man.

As soon as he saw that person, Yu Jiguang was staggered on his horse. He felt like he was a little "drunk on tea". He was dazzled by everyone he saw. Why did Master Yang come?

(End of this chapter)