Golden Branch

"drive!"

"Drive~drive~"

Seven or eight young men and women dressed in brocade Hu clothing rode horses and galloped all the way.

The bright clothes and the vigorous horses seemed to be personified at this moment.

Several young men, dressed in gorgeous clothes, were surrounded by people.

The horses under his crotch are all priceless fine horses, and some are even war horses.

The horse ran recklessly, with no control over its speed at all.

They rushed straight to the city gate from outside the city along the official road, completely ignoring the pedestrians coming and going on the official road and under the city gate.

"Get out of the way! Get out of the way!"

The guards protecting the boys and girls on both sides were also running wildly.

He waved the whip in his hand desperately.

They were not just whipping their horses, they were also dispersing the crowd.

Don't get me wrong, they dispersed the pedestrians not because they were afraid that innocent people would be trampled or injured, but because they were worried that these "roadblocks" would hinder the nobles from galloping on horseback.

For the guards of the powerful and wealthy, it was very common to trample or kill one or two untouchables.

But if these untouchables disturb the noble's interest or even scare his horse, that would be a top priority.

"...This is the capital city——" Are the nobles even more willful?

Wang Heng herself is from the privileged class.

She could ride her horse freely in Yizhou and Hedong.

However, Wang Heng has always been low-key and a kind person.

She would not treat the people as pariahs just because of her own nobility.

If she rode a horse, it would only be in the open wilderness, not on busy streets or even in busy cities.

Riding a horse in a busy city... This is not about enjoying the thrill of speed, but about disregarding life.

They are not only trampling on the lives of the lower-class people, but also playing with their own lives.

Wang Heng always remembered what happened to Lou Rang - he fell off his horse, and was injured at the very least, or even had his neck broken!

Not to mention the capital city with a large population and many powerful people, even in the small Hedong area, there are cases of injuries and deaths from horse riding every year.

Wang Heng was sitting in the carriage, and through the window she could just see a group of people galloping past her.

The sound of horse hooves clattered and raised dust.

There were also people dodging around on the official road, and shouts and screams coming from the city gate!

Wang Heng had to admit that seeing such a scene right after arriving in the capital had slightly dampened her excitement.

Wang Heng was actually somewhat "demystified" by the capital city!

Wang Mian also saw the group of young men and women in bright clothes and riding horses.

They are arrogant and domineering.

Wang Mian must be thankful that she is no longer a commoner who is trampled upon by others, but has entered the class of the powerful and wealthy.

Otherwise, today, among the crowd of people dodging in panic on the official road, she, Wang Mian, would be there.

"Shut up!"

"and many more!"

"I seemed to see a long convoy just now!"

"Whoa! Stop! Lou Si, I think I saw your family logo!"

A group of people rushed to the city gate, creating chaos with people falling to the ground and cars overturned.

However, this group of nobles did not rush into the capital, but suddenly stopped.

They pulled the reins tight and chattered in a flurry.

Some people noticed the long queue, some spotted some super luxurious (suspected of being overstepping their bounds) carriages, and some saw "familiar faces".

"Lou Yu? Lou Hanzhang? He, he returned to Beijing?"

"Hanzhang? Duke Qi's courtesy name? Hasn't he performed the coming-of-age ceremony yet?"

"Alas, Yang Twenty-One, you just came back, so you probably don't know yet. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince thinks highly of Lou Yu and personally gave him the name 'Han Zhang'."

"Lou Si, you are a member of the Lou family, and you are also Lou Hanzhang's cousin. I think you should know when Lou Hanzhang came to Beijing."

"...I heard that Lou Hanzhang was extremely handsome, surpassing Pan An and Wei Jie, and that he was also a student of Shen Du. He was truly a man of both talent and beauty."

Several young boys and girls quickly turned the topic to Lou Yu.

There is no way. As a rapidly rising upstart, Lou Yu is already eye-catching.

But as soon as he got the title, he hurriedly left Beijing and returned home.

The huge Duke's Mansion is very busy every day, with craftsmen from the Ministry of Works coming in and out, and servants from the Lou family coming and going.

The renovation was completed in one or two months.

However, due to the high walls, outsiders cannot see the pavilions, towers, rockery and waterside terraces inside.

They could only think that when the Duke of Qi returned to Beijing, he would hold a grand banquet for his guests. At that time, these powerful people would have the opportunity to enter the Duke's Mansion, immerse themselves in the appreciation of this imperially bestowed mansion, and also make friends with the Duke of Qi.

Lou Yu had a title and was favored by the Supreme Father and his son. Even though he was only sixteen years old and had not yet reached adulthood, he was still a nobleman that many powerful people competed to make friends with.

He has now achieved his goal and become a superior person.

Except for a very few people, Lou Yu does not need to be afraid of or wary of anyone.

Including his biological father, the man who once had the power to control his destiny.

Lou Yu no longer has to worry about being kidnapped by blood.

Lou Jin is no longer his "master".

Although he had been adopted long ago, things like "rules" were set by those in higher positions.

If Lou Yu was not strong enough, he would still be a playboy who could only enjoy wealth and status by relying on his family and his parents.

Even if he was adopted, he would still be under the control of Lou Jin.

If he angered Lou Jin, Lou Jin could simply cancel the adoption and take him back.

Lou Jin is the patriarch and also a father, so he can decide Lou Yu's life or death.

It’s different now, Lou Yu has surpassed Lou Jin.

He himself has a title and is favored by the current and future generations of kings.

Lou Jin couldn't even control him, let alone interfere in his life!

Lou Yu will no longer be bound by family or blood ties.

He is the head of the eldest house and also the master of his own life.

He was young, unmarried, yet rich and powerful, which was noble and rare in the capital city where the powerful and wealthy gathered.

It is understandable that people would admire him and compete to make friends with him.

Especially those families who have girls of marriageable age, they began to think: Such a good boy should be brought home to be the mistress of the family.

The young men and women of the younger generation had naturally heard of the names of Lou Yu and Lou Hanzhang.

However, their focus is different from that of their elders.

The young masters valued Lou Yu's military achievements more. At the age of fifteen, he led a large army, faced the Turks, and won a great victory.

The capture of Zuo Xian Wang demonstrated the great power of the Dayu Dynasty.

This makes the equally young and passionate men admire and yearn for it.

The young girls liked Lou Yu's talent and "beautiful appearance".

This talented and handsome young man from a noble family is simply the perfect idol.

In ancient times, people were all obsessed with appearance and were almost fanatical about beautiful women and handsome men.

Throwing fruits to fill the car is just a routine operation, but the fanatical fans will directly "watch Wei Jie being killed"!

Lou Yu's original trip to Beijing was done quietly.

After deceiving the Lou family army, he left the city overnight and headed straight for the battlefield.

Half a year later, he returned triumphantly, but without showing off.

He ran straight to the palace to ask for fiefdom and estate for his daughter Aheng, and then went to the Anguo Mansion to return the family heirloom. He hardly stayed and did not meet any guests. Lou Yu returned to his hometown without stopping.

People come and go like the wind.

The result of Lou Yu's "vigorous and resolute" approach is:

In the capital, except for the sage, the crown prince, and a very small number of people like the Duke of Anguo, the vast majority of the powerful and influential people had never seen the true face of Duke of Qi Lou Yu.

I have never seen it, I have only heard various rumors. The elders couldn't help but be curious, not to mention the young girls.

However, although they had never met Lou Yu, the dignitaries had met Lou Jin and Dugu Mingyue.

This couple, the man is handsome and heroic, the woman is delicate and beautiful, and their twins are also beautiful and exquisite.

Therefore, everyone is convinced that the rumors must be true, and Lou Yu and Lou Hanzhang are indeed as handsome as Pan An and Song Yu, and are rare handsome men.

After months of discussion, Lou Yu finally came to Beijing?

Is it such a coincidence that I "accidentally" met them outside the city gate?

Several boys and girls were very excited.

They couldn't help but ask the only member of the Lou family among them.

Lou Yaolou Silang, according to the Lou family's seniority, is Lou Yu's cousin.

Lou Yao is eighteen years old and has not yet married.

When Lou Jin came to Beijing, the entire Lou family also settled down in the capital.

Lou Yao is Lou Jin's nephew, and his father is also a military general who followed Lou Jin to the battlefield.

With the help of his father and uncle, Lou Yao joined the Qianniu Guard at the age of fifteen, and is now a Qianniu Beishen of the sixth rank.

He spent all these years in Beijing and became friends with the children of various families in the capital.

Especially some military heroes and royal family members, Lou Yao often went riding and hunting with them.

Riding horses in the street is a common occurrence.

In the past, because he had an uncle who was a duke, Lou Yao had a certain status among the children of the powerful and wealthy even though his biological father did not hold a high official position.

After the mutiny last year, the Lou family lost power and Lou Yao’s situation was not very good.

However, with the rise of Lou Yu, the Lou family regained its glory.

Lou Yao also had the opportunity to go hunting and play polo with the new generation of powerful people again.

only--

As a young man of the Lou family who is not much older than Lou Yu, Lou Yao was also bullied by Lou Yu when he was a child.

Being pinned down and beaten, and subjected to all kinds of pranks... Lou Yu is simply the nightmare of Lou Yao and other members of the Lou family.

He was such a naughty kid when he was little, but after not seeing him for a few years, he turned into a famous talent and a handsome man?!

Lou Yao couldn't describe how he felt in his heart.

Of course, Lou Yao is not as extreme as Lou Rang, and he would not want Lou Yu to die because of his childhood resentment.

But, not hating does not mean that there is no grudge in the heart.

Unfortunately, the poor people who were once bullied now have to rely on the power of the bullies to maintain a wealthy life.

Is this humiliation or irony?

Lou Yao didn't know, and he didn't want to make a fuss about it - Lou Rang, who had a fuss with Lou Yu, had grass a foot high on his grave!

Don't care, don't dare to hate, and don't get close to.

When Lou Yao heard his companions asking Lou Yu so eagerly, he felt as if he had a lemon in his mouth, so sour and astringent that he couldn't open his mouth at all.

"...I, of course, recognize the Lou family's emblem on the carriage."

"That person is indeed Lou Yu!"

The Little Overlord has come to Beijing, and the Lou family is doomed to be in turmoil...