Lu Bu: My wife comes from two thousand years later

After much inquiry in Huang County, Guan Hai learned that there was indeed a man named Taishi Ci in the county. He was 21 years old this year and had been recruited as Cao Shi in Donglai County last year.

The Zou Cao Shi was an assistant official in the county, serving as the deputy to the chief clerk in charge of memorials and discussions, and had no fixed job.

After understanding the situation, Guan Hai couldn't help but feel a headache. He was an official, how could he possibly follow him to commit thieves? How could he deceive him?

After thinking for a long time, I couldn't find any feasible solution, so I had to go and visit him first.

Guan Hai asked along the way and finally found Taishi Ci's home. He saw an old woman with gray hair sweeping leaves in front of the door. Guan Hai dismounted his horse, approached her and greeted her, asking, "Auntie, may I ask if this is Taishi Ziyi's home?"

The old woman looked the man up and down. Seeing his face covered with scars, she subconsciously put the broom in front of her and took a step back cautiously. "Sir, why are you looking for my son?"

"It's my mother, I'm sorry!"

Guan Hai bowed again and introduced himself: "My name is Guan Hai, courtesy name Anren. I've come to Huang County to visit an old friend. Yesterday, I heard someone talk about Zi Yi, saying he was brave and righteous. I admire him very much, so I came to visit him today!"

Seeing that he was quite polite and had come because of his reputation, the old woman put her broom against the wall and let him into the yard, saying, "My son will be leaving the government office in about an hour. Young master, please come in and sit for a while. I will go and make some tea."

Guan Hai hurriedly stopped her, "How dare I trouble you, Mother? This would be too embarrassing for a young man."

"You are a guest, no need to bother me!" said the old woman with a smile.

Seeing that she was determined to make tea, Guan Hai followed her in and said, "I'll help mother light the fire."

"How can we trouble our guests?"

Guan Hai said: "When I was little, I often helped my mother to light the fire. My mother is about the same age as my mother, so I should serve her as my mother."

"Young Master is a filial son, just like my son."

"Mother, just call me Anren!"

Guan Hai walked into the kitchen, took out a flint and started to make a fire. After adding the firewood, he saw that there was very little water left in the water tank, so he picked up a wooden bucket and went to the street well to help fetch water.

The big water jar was filled and the tea was ready. Guan Hai helped to pour it in. While it was cooling down, he chopped the firewood that had not been chopped in the yard. Then he sat down and chatted with the old woman while drinking tea.

After chatting for a while, they heard the sound of hurried horse hooves coming from the street outside.

"It must be my son who has returned!"

As the old woman finished speaking, a young man hurried in from outside. Seeing Guan Hai, he was stunned for a moment, "Who are you? Why are you in my house?"

The old woman introduced him, "This is Guan Anren. He came here because he admired your name. Today he helped mother light the fire and carry water. He is very diligent. Come and meet him, my son."

Taishi Ci clasped his fists and bowed, expressing his gratitude. He then examined the visitor and asked, "You look unfamiliar. Are you not from Huang County?"

He grew up in Huang County. Most of the people in the county looked familiar to him, but this person had a strange face and he had never seen him before.

Guan Hai was also looking at the man in front of him. He was about seven feet seven inches tall, with long and strong arms, and an angular face, which made him very handsome.

Taishi Ci's mother, Fang, answered on Guan Hai's behalf, "Anren lives in Jinyang, Bingzhou. He is here on business in Huangxian. He heard that my son is brave and righteous, so he came to see him."

Seeing his mother calling her Anren affectionately, Taishi Ci became even more wary and asked, "How did you know Ci's name?"

He was just a minor official in the county and had no reputation. Not to mention people from other places, even in Huang County there were many people who didn't know him.

Fang said, "Anren heard it from the people in the street."

"Which street? Who said that?"

This question really stumped Guan Hai. When he heard Amo mention it that day, he thought Taishi Ci was a celebrity. After coming to Huang County to inquire about him, he found out that he was just a minor official and had no great reputation. He didn't know where Amo had heard of this man's name.

He didn't want to make up a story, so he told the truth: "To be honest, before I came to Huang County, I heard the head of the family mention that Taishi Ci of Donglai was a master of martial arts, very filial to his mother, and a loyal and righteous man. As for how she learned of this warrior's name, I don't know."

"The master of the family likes to make friends with warriors. Before leaving, he specifically instructed me to stop by and pay my respects."

"Who is your master?"

Guan Hai said, "She is the daughter of the Wang family in Jinyang, Bingzhou. Her father, Wang Yun, Prince Shi, was the governor of Yuzhou a few years ago. He defeated the Yellow Turban Rebellion in Runan, but was later framed by the Ten Eunuchs and retired to Jinyang."

Fang was confused. If that was the case, shouldn't the head of the family be Wang Yun?

Taishi Ci stayed in the county government office for a year and learned that two heroes who had suppressed the bandits were framed and imprisoned. One was Lu Zhi and the other was Wang Yun.

His doubts vanished, and he thanked me earnestly, adding a hint of apology, "Your Excellency has come specially to see me, and I should have treated you warmly. However, an urgent matter in the county requires me to travel far away, and I apologize for not being able to accompany you. Could you please leave your address, and I will come to you in person when I am done, and then I will show you my hospitality."

Fang was surprised and asked, "It's almost dark, what else is my son going to do?"

"I'll tell you more about this later."

The other party had to go out for something, and Guan Hai did not want to disturb him any further. He bowed and said, "I haven't found a place to live yet, but I will stay in Huang County for a while. During this time when Ziyi is not here, I will come to visit my mother often. You can go out without worry."

"Since you have no place to live, if you don't mind, how about staying at my house?" Taishi Ci invited sincerely.

He originally thought that this person was a spy sent by the state, but now that he thought about it carefully, he was too suspicious. Who would send a spy with such an easily recognizable face?

Guan Hai had come with the intention of getting to know and win over Taishi Ci, so this opportunity was naturally a good one. He said with a smile, "I am a humble man, and a place to shelter from the wind and rain is all I need. Why would I despise it? I will definitely treat you like my own mother."

"I will always remember Anren's kindness in my heart!" Taishi Ci bowed solemnly to express his gratitude.

Guan Hai hurriedly lifted his arm and said, "Zi Yi is being too formal!"

He looked at the horses outside the door again, and it was obvious that they were not as good as his own. So he decided to be a good person and said generously: "Since Ziyi is going on a long journey, he can ride my mount."

"How can this be done? Anren has taken care of my mother on my behalf, which is already a great favor. How dare I ask for a BMW from my benefactor?" Taishi Ci said a little embarrassedly.

He had just glanced at the horse when he entered the door. It was indeed a rare and fine horse.

"A good horse needs to be taken out for a run often. I've been here for over a month, and this horse should be well fed. You should help me take it out for a walk."

After Guan Hai said this, Taishi Ci no longer hesitated and agreed happily.

Fang took Guan Hai to Taishi Ci's room to rest, and when she came out she asked, "What on earth are you going to do, my son?"

As Taishi Ci packed his bag with dry food and water, he said, "The state has sent a memorial to the officials. If it is allowed to reach the emperor first, it will be disadvantageous to the county. I intend to pursue them in Luoyang and will set out tonight."

"Is this matter dangerous?" Fang asked worriedly.

"There's no danger. I have my own ideas. Don't worry, mother."

"That's good! Mother can see that Anren is a good child. With him at home, you can go without worrying."

After Taishi Ci left, Guan Hai lived in his house. While waiting to go to various counties to recruit his old subordinates, he helped Fang with some housework. In his spare time, he told her about Zhang Mo, which surprised Fang so much that she said that there was such a smart girl in the world.