My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 12: A Dimensional Reduction Attack from Qi Shenwu
"He Liuhun, come out quickly! Something's happened to Hou Gu!"

Hearing someone shouting loudly in the courtyard, Gao Huan quickly came out of the house.

Seeing Bilugu's anxious, breathless appearance, and then noticing Gao Yu standing at the door, she didn't rush to ask any questions, but instead looked at Gao Yu.

"Erlang, go and pour a bowl of water."

Upon hearing the sound, Gao Yu hurriedly went to the kitchen, found a ceramic bowl, filled it with water, and returned to the courtyard.

Gao Huan patted Bilugu on the shoulder, "Don't rush, drink your water first, then we can talk slowly."

Bilugu took the earthenware bowl and drank it all in one gulp. With Gao Huan's comforting words, his emotions gradually calmed down, and he then told the story.

"Hou Gu has been captured!"

"They've arrested him?"

Gao Yu was shocked upon hearing this and quickly added, "I just went to look for Wan Jing and learned from the woman across the street that he went out last night and hasn't come back since."

After a moment's thought, Gao Huan asked, "Who captured you?"

"I was captured by the Lou family. When I escaped, Hou Gu had already been beaten half to death by the Lou family. He Liuhun, what should we do now?"

"Of course we should rush to save Wan Jing!!"

Gao Yu blurted it out subconsciously.

This is a cosmic general, at least an SSR card, and he's been beaten half to death, so of course we have to rush to save him.

"Alright, I'll go get someone right away!"

Bilugu hurriedly walked out.

"Stay first!"

Gao Huan quickly stopped him, his brows furrowing as he grabbed Bilugu and pressed, "The Lou family has strict rules and would never allow their servants to arrest people without cause. Why was Wan Jing arrested?"

Bilugu glanced at Gao Yu and stammered an explanation.

"Yesterday, we were having a drink at Hou Gu's house when someone suddenly mentioned that Erlang's birthday was coming up soon. Hou Gu then said that he had heard that the Lou family had recently acquired a batch of fine horses at the cattle and horse market in town, and that he wanted to steal one of them under the cover of night to give to Erlang. And then..."

Gao Yu was taken aback.

what?
Did he steal the horse as a birthday present for himself?
Upon hearing this, Gao Huan pondered for a moment and said, "If that's the case, we absolutely must not make it public. The fewer people who know about this, the better!"

"Then now..."

"I'm going to talk to the Lou family."

Gao Huan said with great responsibility, "I regard Wan Jing as my own brother, and besides, this matter is related to Erlang, so I must handle it."

"Go back to the city gate and stand guard. Remember to tell the other brothers not to spread this matter. If it gets out of hand, Wan Jing's life will be in grave danger!"

Bilugu nodded.

This reflects Gao Huan's prestige among this group; they all trust and respect him.

After sending Bilugu away.

Gao Yu then spoke up, "Brother, I will go with you. If we investigate further, this matter started because of me!"

"Do not."

Gao Huan shook his head. "You should wait at home. In the end, Wan Jing is in the wrong, and if too many people go, it will only cause chaos."

Gao Yu agreed wholeheartedly, understanding why Gao Huan didn't want people to make a fuss.

The Lou family is highly respected in Huai Shuo County. If Gao Huan goes to apologize in a low-key manner, there may still be a glimmer of hope.

But if the matter becomes widely known, the Lou family, for the sake of their own reputation, will have to make an example of them!
They've all gone to steal other people's horses. If we let them go so easily, wouldn't anyone be able to go to Lou's house and "beg for alms"?
The petty person fears power but does not cherish virtue!
"Then, brother, you should go quickly."

Gao Huan shook his head again, "Erlang, being hasty won't solve anything. In the future, no matter what happens, you must remain calm and not make rash decisions. You must avoid being impatient and impulsive in all matters."

Gao Yu felt quite ashamed upon hearing this.

As a cow or horse that had received a modern education, he always felt a sense of cognitive superiority.

But now, he's far behind, and that sense of superiority has vanished.

However, this proves that Gao Huan is indeed worthy of being listed in the "Annals" as the Divine Warrior of Qi, and is able to command many villains and fierce generals, including the Great General of the Universe!
They may not have as much miscellaneous knowledge, but their problem-solving skills are far superior to his.

Seeing his shame, Gao Huan smiled and patted his head. "You're still young. Last time you didn't ask for a share and were able to say those words. Not being tempted by small gains is something that most people can't achieve."

After calming down, Gao Yu thought about it carefully.

Since the Lou family captured Hou Jing, Gao Huan had to go to the Lou family to demand his return.

So, there's a chance to meet Lou Zhaojun?
Maybe……

Was today our destined encounter?

He carefully examined Gao Huan, then suggested, "Brother, wash your face before you go."

"Why?"

"Just listen to me."

Gao Yu forcibly pulled Gao Huan aside, poured him some water, and gave him a thorough wash of his face. The temperature wasn't too high yet, and the cold water made Gao Huan feel much more refreshed.

"What a handsome guy!!" Gao Huan was completely confused, but he cooperated fully. After drying himself off, he walked out of the courtyard.

Go on!

My King Gao!

It's time to show off your cool and charming personality!
………………

Huai Shuo, East Market.

The cattle and horse market was a place in the market specifically for selling livestock, and the Lou family owned a large shop there.

On the road.

Servants led the way for him.

Lou Zhaojun and her brother Lou Zhao remained seated on their horses.

"I heard that someone at the market is buying a fine horse, so I brought you here today to see it. If you're satisfied, I'll give it to you!"

Lou Zhaojun pointed to the stables not far away and said.

Lou Zhao rolled her eyes upon hearing this. "Sister, are you using me as an excuse again? Father said the other day that the head of the Heba family would be visiting again today to propose marriage, right?"

"I've said it before, A Dou is a crude and uncouth brute, unworthy of me! Besides... I already have someone in mind as my husband!"

"Is this the one you asked someone to gather information for you before?"

"Exactly!"

Although it was only a fleeting moment of eye contact, Gao Huan's handsome appearance had already been deeply etched into the heart of Lou Zhaojun, a top-tier "face-obsessed" woman. From then on, she lost her appetite and could not help but feel her heart flutter whenever she recalled that day's scene.

From that day on, she kept asking people to inquire about Gao Huan's whereabouts.

"I wonder who it is that has captivated my proud and arrogant older sister so much. I'm quite curious too!"

While the two were talking, they rode their horses into their own stall.

The head shopkeeper rushed over to greet them.

"Greetings, young lady; greetings, young master."

The two immediately dismounted, and attendants took the reins and led their horses to the side to take good care of them.

"We heard you've acquired a fine horse; bring it here quickly so we can see it."

Lou Zhaojun didn't waste any words.

No sooner had he finished speaking than he heard a series of wails coming from his right.

Looking in the direction of the sound, I saw a person lying on the ground, and the wailing was coming from that person's mouth. I couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

"What's going on here?"

The shopkeeper quickly explained, "This person came to steal a horse at night and we caught him red-handed."

"Stealing a horse?"

Upon hearing this, Lou Zhaojun quickly walked over.

Hearing footsteps, Hou Jing, who was on the ground, ignored the pain and looked up.

Upon seeing Hou Jing's appearance, which resembled that of a wild boar, Lou Zhaojun showed disgust and took a few steps back.

He then summoned his men and gave them instructions, speaking in a cold voice.

"Go, bring me a rope, and hang this man at the door!"

Lou Zhao, who was still young, felt quite sorry for him and spoke up.

"Sister."

Lou Zhaojun raised her hand to stop her, "Don't speak."

"Go, hang him up! He has some nerve, daring to steal a horse from my Lou family!"

"Let everyone in the East Market see that this is the fate of those who try to steal horses from my Lou family!"

The shopkeeper bowed and immediately called over several men. Ignoring Hou Jing's painful cries, they tied his hands with hemp rope and then, with great effort, hung him directly from the shop's entrance.

This immediately attracted the attention and discussion of everyone around.

Seeing this, the shopkeeper pointed at Hou Jing, who was hanging up, and threatened him sternly.

"This man came to my shop at night to steal a horse, and I caught him! If anyone else dares to have such thoughts, this man will be your example!"

After that, he turned and left.

Gao Huan had already arrived in the crowd of onlookers. He glanced up at Hou Jing and quickly quickened his pace.

Upon arriving at the door, he addressed the helper standing nearby.

"Please go inside and inform the shopkeeper that He Liuhun requests an audience."

(End of this chapter)