Golden Branch

Yu, Wen Ye.

The names given by parents and elders basically represent their blessings, expectations, wishes, etc. for their children and younger generations.

Most of them have certain beautiful meanings.

Lou Yu, does he want Lou Dalang to become a talented scholar in the Lou family?

But the problem is, the Lou family is a family of military honors!

What does this mean, father?

Not only did they deprive him of his status as heir, but they also forced him to switch from military to civil service?

The deep eyes of Lou Yu, which he inherited from Lou Jin, began to be filled with dark energy.

The small fist was clenched tightly, and the faint sound of bones cracking and twisting could be heard.

He is not willing!

Why?

He is also the child of his father and "her". It would be fine if he couldn't become the honorable eldest son, but now he has even been deprived of the qualification to lead troops into battle?

When he was seven years old, Lou Yu felt grief, anger, and helplessness for the first time.

Why else?

Just because the Lou family is ruled by my father!

The reason why Lou Dalang got the reputation of "Little Overlord" was not because of himself, but because of his father!

When "she" just came back, Lou Yu felt helpless and disappointed about "facing reality".

Wang Mian's unremitting self-improvement and hard work also made Lou Yu begin to realize his own problems -

If you have no confidence of your own and only rely on others, all the wealth and glory you get will be castles in the air and bubbles in the water. They will disappear without a trace at the slightest touch.

If you want to be truly strong, you can only rely on yourself!

Lou Yu's small chest suddenly erupted with anger. He stiffened his neck and raised his head, "I do have a name. My father once named me 'Xiao'."

Xiao means brave and quick.

It means "xiao" in "xiaoqijiangjun", which means brave and good at fighting.

Lou Xiao, it sounds like the name a son of a general should have.

It’s not some damn Lou Yu.

Dugu Mingyue's eyes were always focused on her son.

She naturally did not miss the unwillingness and resentment in Lou Yu's eyes.

Her heart felt like it was being stabbed by needles and twisted by a knife, bleeding and excruciatingly painful.

This was her and her husband's son, the one she had abandoned when he was just one month old. After being separated for six or seven years, the family was finally reunited, but...

In fact, after Dugu Mingyue and Lou Jin "reunited", Lou Jin once said that he didn't care about her family background or identity when marrying her.

"The world is in chaos! Aristocratic families are overthrown, rituals and music are broken, there's no need to worry about these things!"

"Besides, my father has passed away, and now I am the head of the Lou family. I have the final say in the Lou family! My marriage should also be decided by me!"

Lou Jin hugged her tightly and expressed his attitude in a domineering manner.

"The Dugu family is clearly trying to make things difficult for us!"

"Humph, they still remember the hatred for me rejecting their marriage proposal. They are seeking revenge."

"We don't need to pay attention to it. If I marry you, Dalang will be our eldest legitimate son, not some illegitimate child with an unknown mother!"

"Also, as for the heir of the Lou family, even if it doesn't have to be Dalang, I should be the one to choose, instead of being controlled by the Dugu family!"

Lou Jin had led troops in battles for more than ten years and had been the head of a family for several years. He had long been accustomed to being the only one in charge and having the final say.

He didn't want to erase "her" past, nor did he want to deny Lou Dalang's identity.

The most important point: this is the Lou family’s business and has nothing to do with the Dugu family.

Indeed, the Dugu family saved "her", Lou Jin was very grateful and was willing to give them enough thanks.

However, this does not mean that the Dugu family can tell Lou Jin what to do!

Lou Jin was unwilling to agree to the Dugu family's conditions, but Dugu Mingyue hesitated.

"My dear, I know you love me and respect me, and don't care how humble I am, but I also love and respect you!"

Dugu Mingyue remembered what the Dugu family's lady had said to her -

"The world is truly in chaos right now. Every family is busy fighting wars and seizing territory, so naturally, no one is paying attention to the Lou family's young master's marriage."

"However, this turmoil will eventually end. When the country is stable and the court is secure, and things return to the way they were seven or eight years ago, the families will enjoy prosperity and wealth, and they will have the leisure to pay attention to the affairs of others."

"Child, are you willing to let General Lou bear the stigma of being 'lustful' and 'blinded by lust'?"

"...The Lou family is one of the Eight Great Nobles, and General Lou is a contemporary hero. His future is undoubtedly limitless."

"The capital is full of powerful people. At palace banquets and elegant gatherings, your status is bound to attract attention and criticism."

"Perhaps, in front of you, people don't dare to say anything, but what about behind your back?"

"Actually, our families are still better off. There are also clans like Wang and Xie. They won't even say a word. Just a glance can make you feel ashamed and embarrassed!"

"My child, marriage is never just a matter between two people. Now that General Lou loves you deeply, and you have been married and given a legitimate status, you must begin the daily routine of cooking, cooking, and entertaining guests."

"If he gets looked down upon or humiliated outside, will he take his anger out on you? Even if he doesn't, the love between husband and wife will be worn away bit by bit!"

The lady of the Dugu family spoke from the heart, breaking down the truth into pieces, and from time to time she made assumptions and gave examples, which made Dugu Mingyue's face turn pale and her body shake.

She was born in a humble family, but her husband loved her so much that he was willing to give her the status and dignity of a legal wife regardless of her family background or the world's criticism.

She also loves her husband, and she will never let him be ridiculed because of her, or even let it become a stain for his political enemies to attack him in the future!

Although doing this makes her feel sorry for Dalang, she will find a way to make it up to him later.

Besides, the status of legitimate or illegitimate children is important, yes, but also unimportant.

As long as they, as his parents, value Zhonglang, train him and love him with all their strength, he can become a noble person even if he does not have the status of the eldest son and cannot inherit the military power of the Lou family!

After struggling for several days, Dugu Mingyue made a decision.

"My dear, let's just agree to the Dugu family. I don't want you to be laughed at for being 'lowly' in the future."

The term "husband of a lowly maid" is so unpleasant to hear, and it also undermines the wisdom and bravery of her husband!

"The Dugu family only wanted to erase my past and not allow Dalang to become the eldest son. They didn't make any other demands!"

As for the fact that the head of the Lou family can only be born from the Dugu family, that is even simpler. Once she officially recognizes her relationship, she will be the Dugu family!

Dugu Mingyue spoke with such sincerity that she cried like a pear blossom in the rain.

Lou Jin had already fallen in love because of her, and his previous resistance was more due to the demands of the Dugu family, which was a humiliation to "her" to some extent.

Now that "she" insisted on agreeing, Lou Jin would naturally not refuse.

Actually, being able to recognize Dugu as her relative is also very good for "her".

No matter what the Dugu family's plans are, as long as she pays homage to their parents and is included in the family tree, she is a member of the Dugu family.

"She" is no longer a fatherless and motherless, helpless maid, but a noble lady with a family and relatives!

"...Okay! That's it! But I'm sorry to trouble Dalang!"

"Da Lang is our child. Even if he has no official status, how can we not love him and make plans for him?"

……

The words spoken a few months ago still seemed to echo in his ears, but Dugu Mingyue already felt flustered and embarrassed as if she had been slapped in the face.

She didn't expect that she would get pregnant again so soon.

She also didn't expect that her husband would be so decisive. He made a choice immediately after knowing that she was pregnant.

Originally, Dugu Mingyue thought that she would come to Hedong to get along well with Dalang.

They are biological mother and son, so they can become close to each other the fastest and best.

She made up for the maternal love that had been absent for six or seven years, and Dalang also became filial and obedient.

The mother was kind and the son was filial, and the family lived in harmony and stability. Then, she invited a famous teacher for Dalang to urge him to study and learn.

Langjun will also use the resources of the Lou family to pave the way for Dalang.

Everything is ready, and even if she gets pregnant again and the heir of the Lou family is identified... it won't be too late!

pity!

No matter how good the plan is, it cannot keep up with changes.

She was pregnant.

Judging from the time, she should have been pregnant when she was in Jizhou. Now she is more than three months pregnant.

In another six months, she will give birth to legitimate children.

Although there are still a few months left, and the probability of giving birth to a legitimate son is only half.

However, her relationship with Dalang has not yet been restored to that of a normal mother and son.

Dalang seemed to have guessed something, but never came to ask.

The look he gave her was filled with doubt, accusation, and a hint of grievance and sadness.

In order to hide his inner fragility, Dalang became more and more naughty.

Dugu Mingyue felt guilty and knew that she should discipline her son strictly, but every time she saw Dalang's stubborn look with his neck stiffened, she gave up.

Dugu Mingyue had no idea how to get along with Dalang, so she could only become more tolerant and forgiving.

To put it bluntly, Dugu Mingyue's attitude towards Lou Dalang is even more pampering and doting than Madam Cui's "flattery".

There has been no substantial progress in the relationship between mother and son, but a few famous teachers have been found and are on the way.

Just at this time, I became pregnant!

Feeling something strange in her body, she asked the palace doctor for treatment. After being told that she was pregnant, Dugu Mingyue did not feel happy at all.

She was already at a loss because of Dalang's rebelliousness and naughtiness, and now... alas, it was a complete mess.

Dugu Mingyue had no idea what to do.

So, she wrote a letter to Lou Jin.

There was not much in the letter, just a simple statement: My dear, I have been pregnant for more than three months.

Although they were thousands of miles apart and had not seen each other for nearly two months, Lou Jin could still feel her uneasiness, embarrassment and hesitation from her brief letter.

Lou Jin was indeed a decisive and brave general. Without any hesitation, he made his choice directly.

Name Dalang: Yu!

Cut the Gordian knot quickly, a short pain is worse than a long one.

Besides, Dalang is spoiled, and it’s time for him to know that the world is difficult and human nature is cruel!

Dugu Mingyue did not write a letter to tell Lou Jin about her daily life with Lou Dalang.

However, there are secret guards who report to Lou Jin regularly.

Therefore, Lou Jin knew that Dugu Mingyue was unable to strictly discipline Lou Dalang because of her guilt and soft-heartedness.

During the days since Dugu Mingyue came back, Lou Dalang seemed to be even more naughty than before - he was disrespectful to his mother!

Lou Jin could tolerate Lou Dalang bullying the children of the Lou family and talking back to Madam Cui, but he would never allow him to be unfilial to Dugu Mingyue.

Dugu Mingyue is Dalang's biological mother. As a son, how can he disobey his own mother?

Of course, Dalang may not know that Dugu Mingyue is his biological mother, but she is also his "legitimate mother".

She is the legitimate mother, and no matter whether she is your biological daughter or not, you should respect and be filial to her!

It is also possible that Dalang has already guessed the truth...which is even more unacceptable.

As a son, even if his biological mother was absent during his growth, even if he was wronged in terms of his status, he should not regard himself as a "creditor".

Creditor?

Humph, Yeye gave birth to you and raised you, so he is your biggest creditor!

I can only say that the parent-child relationship in ancient times was so barbaric - parents gave birth to their children and were their children's benefactors, and children had to be respectful and filial to their parents!

Even if parents feel they owe their children something, it is unavoidable and children cannot treat their parents in any way because of it!

Lou Jin thought about it carefully. If the situation was really the latter—Dalang had guessed the truth, but deliberately used it as a bargaining chip and acted recklessly towards Dugu Mingyue, that would be even more hateful.

Must be disciplined!

He must experience setbacks, even brutal blows!

Lou Jin didn't tell anyone about his thoughts.

Dugu Mingyue naturally didn't know that at this moment, looking at Dalang's stubborn and aggrieved little look, she felt extremely guilty and distressed.

but--

"Da Lang, from now on you will be Lou Yu!"

Lou Xiao?

Even if this name is already written in the family tree, it must be changed.

Or, you can leave it as is, but change it to "yeah yeah".

A hint of coldness flashed in Lou Dalang's eyes, and he muttered to himself: If I don't obey, will my father adopt me out?

Lou Dalang looked at Dugu Mingyue steadily.

This woman is his biological mother.

In the past month, she always wanted to show her love and guilt towards him.

She would satisfy all his requests, whether polite or impolite.

If there is money, there will be money; if there are people, there will be people... She will offer it to them without Lou Dalang asking.

In just this one month, another room in Lou Dalang's warehouse was filled with goods.

...Dugu Mingyue was cautious towards him, even with a hint of flattery.

Lou Dalang knew that she wanted to do her best to compensate him.

However, this woman may not know that the more she does this, the less she treats him as her own son!

What mother would be so humble to her son and let him have whatever he wants?

If Lou Dalang had not been able to see the extremely complex emotions in the other person's eyes, he would have suspected: this woman is not his biological mother, but his stepmother.

She was just like Old Lady Cui, both of them despised him and ended up spoiling him!

Now, he has "abandoned" him again under the banner of being his father.

Lou Yu!

The scholar of the Lou family!

Haha, it's so ridiculous that the descendants of a great general have to go back to school now.

But this was something Lou Dalang couldn't refuse.

Because he understood that his parents had made their choice and would not tolerate his resistance.

Of course, he could ignore his parents' arrangements and insist on learning martial arts and going to the battlefield when he grows up, but the Lou family would not give him any help in this regard.

The Lou family army has nothing to do with him.

The Lou family’s connections in the military have nothing to do with him!

Wisps of black air extended from Lou Dalang's eyes to his heart.

He became calmer and said, "Okay, from now on I will be Lou Yu!"