Golden Branch

Wang Heng was stunned. What a damn complicated and bloody relationship.

They are obviously not related by blood, but they are connected by various grievances and hatreds.

"Those are the elders' affairs, and it's been more than ten years. I don't think it will affect us!"

Wang Heng said this, but she herself didn't believe it.

Humans are social animals.

As long as you are in this world, there will always be all kinds of interpersonal interactions.

Even though Lou Yu has been adopted, he is Lou Jin's biological son, and this is a fact that no one can erase.

As for the relationship between Dugu Mingyue and Lou Yu, except for a very few people who know about it, most people don't know.

But even so, Dugu Mingyue is still Lou Yu's "legitimate mother".

As long as someone uses blood ties as an excuse to pester Lou Yu and kidnap him, it will be very troublesome.

In other words, Mrs. Lu did not consider Lou Yu as a candidate for her grandson-in-law, otherwise, she would have regarded herself as a "victim" -

Her daughter married the wrong man and died young. It was all the fault of Lou Jin and Dugu Mingyue.

A son must pay for his father’s debts.

The Dugu family and the Lou family are relatives by marriage, so they can definitely strengthen the relationship to make up for the regrets of the previous generation and compensate the "victims".

Dugu died, but she still had a daughter.

Li Yan and Lou Yu?

Wang Heng couldn't help but think of the graceful girl she had just seen at the carriage door.

Li Yan's appearance cannot be compared with Wang Heng's.

She is more pretty than beautiful.

Her appearance is not outstanding, and it is all enhanced by her temperament.

However, for a large family, it is better to marry a virtuous wife.

Li Yan comes from a prominent family. Although his family has fallen on hard times, the clan still exists.

She has a cool and elegant temperament, and looks noble and reserved like a lady from an aristocratic family.

If she had any other talents, she would definitely be a talented woman sought after by the world.

There is also Mrs. Lu’s “favoritism” and the moral kidnapping of the Lou family.

She is an orphan whose family has fallen on hard times and who can only rely on her maternal family. However, she still has a great chance of marrying Lou Yu, the Duke of Qi!

Wang Heng: ...For some unknown reason, I just feel a little uncomfortable!

Wang Heng pursed her lips. She didn't understand love, nor did she know what jealousy was.

She simply didn't want to imagine her brother standing with Li Yan.

"...Aheng is right! They really have nothing to do with us!"

Wang Heng said something that she herself did not believe, but Lou Yu believed it.

In other words, Lou Yu was confident enough to draw a clear line between himself and the Dugu family.

Her delicate face, wet with rain, still showed her signature gentleness.

Lou Yu held the reins with some force.

He resisted the urge to touch the Elephant Bone Destroying Technique, but murderous intent surged in the deepest part of his heart.

Wang Heng's worries were absolutely in vain. Lou Yu was not someone who would be morally blackmailed.

He doesn't kidnap others (such as Dugu Mingyue) because he doesn't need to do so at the moment.

As long as there is a need, Lou Yu can use and plot against Lou Jin and his wife without any psychological burden.

What blood relationship?

What family affection?

Lou Yu doesn't care at all.

In this world, there are only one or two people he truly cares about.

Ah Heng, count as one.

Yang Rui, Shen Du, Xiao Wuzhi, Wang Mian and others together are counted as one!

As for other people, he doesn't even care about his biological parents, let alone a few strangers?

"Aheng, please stay in the carriage. I'll go take a look ahead!"

Since you don't want to have anything to do with the Dugu family, then make preparations in advance.

Originally, Lou Yu's arrangement was to separate a courtyard from the post station to accommodate Mrs. Lu and her entourage.

But at this moment, Lou Yu decided to be "filial".

Also set a trap for Mrs. Lu.

He wants to give up all the post stations.

Wang Heng said "hmm" obediently. She looked at Lou Yu, her big eyes, black and white, full of trust in Lou Yu: "Brother, just go!"

No matter what arrangements Lou Yu had, Wang Heng knew that he was doing it for them!

All Wang Heng has to do is cooperate and be obedient.

Lou Yu's gentle smile extended to his eyes.

After knocking the stirrup hard, Lou Yu gripped the reins tightly and rode his horse into the rain ahead.

Lou Yu's dozen or so personal guards quickly followed.

Da da da!

The sound of galloping horses' hooves instantly intertwined with the sound of fine rain.

The group quickly disappeared in the rain and fog.

……

Station.

It's getting dark and the spring rain is continuous.

The postmaster and several postmen hid under the eaves with their hands folded, chatting or staring blankly at the muddy official road.

"Spring rain is as precious as oil! With this rain, the crops in the fields will grow better!"

"Yes! Those peasants will be delighted!"

But people’s sorrows and joys are never the same.

The farmers are naturally happy with the precious spring rain.

But since the postmaster still needed people to work there, he was a little worried: in such horrible weather, no one would stay overnight!

It’s okay for ordinary families, but you don’t need to pay any attention to the postmasters and others.

But if there are former officials, or even powerful people...

Tsk tsk, they have to brave the rain, be careful and serve diligently.

Unfortunately, "Murphy's Law" is everywhere. The more you fear something, the more likely it will come.

Just as a few people were chatting casually, suddenly a burst of intense horse hoofbeats sounded from the other side of the official road.

The postmaster quickly stood on tiptoe and looked in the direction where the sound came from.

In the gray rain and fog, no cavalry could be seen at all.

The postmaster was not reassured, and his expression became increasingly solemn.

I can't see the people or horses, but I can hear such rapid horse hooves. There is only one possibility: the person coming is not riding alone.

There are at least a dozen of them, or even more.

In ancient times, horses were a luxury and only those who owned them were rich or noble.

War horses are standard equipment for the powerful and wealthy.

A dozen war horses, either they belong to real dignitaries or a small group of cavalry!

No matter which situation it is, it is the beginning of "trouble" for the postmaster.

"Someone is coming!"

The postmaster cursed inwardly, "Damn it!", straightened his clothes, picked up the raincoat hanging on the wall, put it on, and rushed into the rain.

"Hey? Brother? What's wrong with you?"

"Just come! Why are you being so serious?"

Several postmen didn't quite understand and were talking about it.

The postmaster is almost being fooled to death by his subordinates. Even if they can't read people's expressions, they should at least know how to obey and respect him as their leader.

He has already gone out as the postmaster, but they are still staying far away like cowards?

"Damn it! All of you, hurry up and come here!"

The person who comes has bad intentions. He is either a noble or a soldier. He must not be treated with disrespect.

Fortunately, the postmen were quite obedient. Although they were confused, since the postmaster had given the order, they all either wore straw raincoats or carried umbrellas.

A few people dragged themselves to the entrance of the post station and stood beside the postmaster.

Da da da!

The fierce pounding of horses' hooves was getting closer.

The muddy ground seemed to tremble slightly.

Wherever the horse's hooves passed, yellow mud and water splashed.

A large black shadow came roaring.

With a series of "whoosh" sounds in the air, the black shadow stopped.

The leader was a tall man, but the light was bad and he was sitting high up on the horse, so the postmaster couldn't see him clearly.

One of his personal guards took out a nameplate from his waist and said, "Your Excellency, the Duke of Qi is here. The Postmaster, please come forward at once!"

The postmaster's eyes widened. He had guessed that the visitor was a noble person, but he didn't expect him to be so "noble" - the Duke of Qi, a founding county duke of the second rank.

Although their post station is located in a remote small county town.

However, official documents from the court were distributed to all parts of the country through post stations.

Therefore, the postmasters and others were very familiar with the changing circumstances in the court.

Maybe the news is delayed, after all, the distance is nearly a thousand miles.

But the postmaster, a low-ranking official, had definitely heard of the Duke of Qi's name.

A young man under the age of twenty resisted the Turks and went deep into the heart of the grassland.

He defeated the cavalry and captured Zuo Xian Wang.

His military exploits were outstanding. According to gossip, the Duke of Qi also indirectly helped the saint in "supporting the king" and "suppressing the rebellion"!

He has made great contributions and is favored by the emperor, making him a new noble in the court.

Such a noble person——

Before the postmaster could recover from the shock of seeing the noble, Lou Yu's personal guards dropped another bombshell -

"Also, the Princess of Langya, who was conferred the title by the Saint, and the Lady of Lu, who was conferred the title by the Emperor, will be arriving soon!"

The postmaster's mouth opened like a toad: "What?"

Princess Langya?

Concubine Jiang’s beloved daughter?

And there is Lady Lu, the daughter of the Li family, a top relative who is said to have produced three queens?

Not only does she have two elder sisters who are queens, but the current saint and queen are also her nephews and nieces!

This relationship is too strong.

You can't afford to offend him at all.

After the postmaster was shocked, he felt endless bitterness and fear.

He resisted the urge to look back at the post station, but the little man in his heart had already burst into tears:

Woohoo, this is just a small, shabby inn with a big yard and a small cross-yard.

In total, there are less than twenty rooms.

There are not enough places to accommodate any one of the Duke, Princess, and Lady.

Now three of them came at once, and the postmaster felt that his eyes were getting darker and darker.

"Madam Lu has Chunqiu, and she is our elder!"

Lou Yu sat high on the horse, looking down from above, and naturally saw the desperate expression of the postmaster.

He spoke in a gentle, pleasant voice, "Princess Langya also respects Madam Lu and is willing to give the post station to her."

The postmaster's eyes lit up, and he blurted out in praise: "The princess is indeed noble, kind, respectful to the elderly and cherishing the weak, worthy of being a royal lady!"

Princess Langya and Duke Qi were willing to give in, which saved them from trouble.

For a low-level official, this was a life-saving favor, so he naturally had to praise it highly.

Lou Yu's smile grew warmer, like a spring breeze, further soothing the hearts of the postmaster and the others: "The princess has never been one to show off. It is only natural for her to be courteous to her elders."

Having worked at the post station for more than ten years, he has met all kinds of people and dealt with important people. The postmaster has long been a veteran.

The postmaster immediately "interpreted" Lou Yu's words: Not to show off? That means to become famous!

As it should be? Which “reason”?

Princess Langya is a royal noble lady, but she has to "give way" to a woman from outside the royal family... Tsk, the people of the Dugu family are just as overbearing and domineering as the rumors say!