Hearing that the young man was going to send this box full of wealth to his house, Yu Lie waved his hands repeatedly and said: "How can I do this? Not to mention that General Shan gave it to Brother Mu, even this kind of wealth is not something I can bear. of."
Gu Xiao already had an idea in mind. When Yu Lie opened his mouth, the two soldiers seemed to hesitate. He immediately held Yu Lie's arms and said, "Brother Yu, listen to me."
The young man Yu Lie spoke sincerely and without any falsehood. He summoned the soldiers to go to his house and immediately whispered to the young man: "Brother Mu, listen to me. Not everyone has a chance to get this wealth. Brother Mu, don't The main reason..."
"Brother Yu, listen to me." Gu Xiao had already planned in his mind and interrupted Yu Lie.
"Brother Yu also knows that I am a commoner and a member of the Jianghu. I have been favored by General Shan and recruited into his army. I think this has made many people in the Yanbei army jealous. Plus, after acquiring these treasures, I will definitely recruit People hold grudges, you know... a common man is not guilty, but he is guilty of carrying a jade." The young man said softly.
As soon as these words came out, Yu Lie looked at the young man in front of him with admiration. Despite his young age and his rough background, he had a thorough understanding of this man's worldliness. Although he only arrived at the General's Mansion yesterday, there were already rumors about him in the army. , saying that he was a sycophant, and even worse, that he was the illegitimate son of General Shan who had not seen him for many years.
Thinking of this, Yu Lie nodded slightly and said, "Brother Mu has seen things thoroughly."
"So, Brother Yu, if I want to gain a foothold in Yanbei, it's better not to arouse people's jealousy." Gu Xiao introduced the words he had already decided in his mind into Yu Lie's plan step by step.
Seeing that Yu Lie seemed to be persuaded by him, Gu Xiao took the plan in his heart a step further. Regardless of Yu Lie's objection, he said to the driver behind him: "You two lead the way to General Yu's residence."
"Got the order!" The two of them took the order and immediately turned around.
When the young man's voice of order brought him back to his thoughts, Yu Lie wanted to refuse, but saw that the young man had already followed him on horseback, so he had no choice but to ride on...
There was no words all the way until they arrived at Yu Lie's house. Gu Xiao looked at the dilapidated small courtyard in front of him. Compared with Shan Bin's tall and luxurious house, it looked extremely shabby. It didn't look like the residence of a general under the command of General Yanbei, but it was ordinary. Most of the people in Yanbei lived much better than Yu Lie, and they couldn't help but look back at Yu Lie in surprise.
Yu Lie also knew that his family was a bit shabby, so he said with a little embarrassment, "Brother Mu is laughing."
However, the two soldiers who were leading the way heard their general speak and immediately said angrily to Gu Xiao: "My general never interacts with those wealthy merchants in the city. He only wants to..."
While he was talking, he suddenly heard an old voice coming from the small courtyard: "Is Lie'er back?"
Hearing this, Yu Lie said something to the young man first, then he got off his horse and walked quickly to the door of the small courtyard. He saw an old woman groping out from the courtyard with a cane, turning her head and asking outside the courtyard.
"Mother, it's Lie'er who's back." Yu Lie took his mother's crutch and knelt down and kowtowed.
The old woman had a very excited expression on her face. She groped along the crutch and finally touched her son. But when she touched the armor on Yu Lie's body, her expression immediately changed.
"Lie'er, didn't mother teach you? Since you are serving the country in the army, and you have not taken off your armor for a day, don't come back... Protecting the country and the people is the mission of the army. You must not leave everyone behind for the sake of a small family. You are a Armor, did you sneak back?" Yu Zi's tone was very stern. Read the book
Yu Lie, who was kneeling on the ground, hurriedly explained: "Mother misunderstood. It was General Shan who ordered me to escort the distinguished guest... But the distinguished guest wanted to come to our home, so..."
"You're here to lie." Yu's mother raised her crutch and swung it toward Yu Lie, who was kneeling on the ground.
Although Yu Lie was a tough guy in the army and had armor to protect himself, Yu Lie was blind and did not hold back when he swung the cane, hitting Yu Lie's back, shoulders and helmet directly. Yu Lie still knelt straight and did not dodge. .
Gu Xiao saw Yu's mother training her son, her eyes were slightly reddened when she was clearly blind, but he still didn't stop holding the crutch in his hand. He quickly got off his horse and stepped forward, saying, "Old man."
Hearing someone else speak, Yu's mother stopped the crutch in her hand and asked, "Which master is coming to my humble home?"
Gu Xiao hurriedly stepped forward, grabbed the end of the crutch and said, "Old man, General Yu
The army did not deceive you. It is true that I first entered Yanbei at home and joined General Shan. I also wanted to come to the general's home as a guest, but I never thought that the old man would misunderstand me. Please forgive me. "
Hearing these words, the mother's stern expression suddenly faded away, and she hurriedly groped for her son, feeling distressed and said, "You kid, why don't you explain? Does it hurt?"
"My mother taught me a lesson, but my son didn't dare to dodge." Seeing that his mother's anger had subsided, Yu Lie quickly took his mother's old hand and touched his cheek.
Mother Yu was trembling as she caressed her son, whom she had not seen for many years. The tears in her eyes could not stop falling, and she kept saying, "Okay, okay."
After finishing speaking, he remembered that there were still guests around, so he hurriedly stepped out of the way and said in the direction of Gu Xiao: "Since General Shan is the distinguished guest, please come in quickly... Lie'er, please invite the guests in quickly."
Yu Lie nodded slightly to thank Gu Xiao, stood up quickly, helped the mother, and led Gu Xiao towards the courtyard.
Gu Xiao did not expect that the home of a general under the command of the dignified Yanbei Commander would be so shabby, nor did he expect that such a blind old woman would rather live alone than let her son from the army go home to take care of her. Being so open-minded makes me, a man, feel ashamed.
Looking at the mother and son talking and laughing, the young man also had mixed feelings when he thought of his own life experience. The soldiers behind him did not want to ruin the rare reunion of mother and son for his general. After putting down the box, he saluted Gu Xiao and went to wait outside the courtyard.
Just standing there in the small courtyard, the young man looked at the armor-clad general's submissive look beside the stove, and the smile on his mother's face. Gu Xiao also wished that his mother was caressing him like this in the kitchen. Make yourself a meal.
After being distracted for a moment, he didn't realize that the mother and son had turned around and left the kitchen. It wasn't until Yu's mother spoke that Gu Xiao was able to withdraw from his thoughts.
"Lie'er, why did you let the guests wait in the courtyard? Hurry up and invite the distinguished guests to sit down in the hall." Although Yu's mother is blind, she has lived alone for many years. The wind and grass in this small courtyard cannot escape her ears. Just based on the sound of wind blowing in the courtyard, it was concluded that the distinguished guest had not entered the house.
Although Yu's mother was scolding her, she didn't see the stern expressions in front of the door, and all the wrinkles on her face were happy smiles.
"I am so happy to see my mother, but I have forgotten such important things. Mother, wait a moment." Yu Lie patted his head, supported his mother, and turned to the young man. For some reason, the young man seemed to be worried, but he didn't care. He immediately Open your mouth.
"Brother Mu, come into the house quickly."
Gu Xiao knew that he was being polite at this moment, so he was pretending to be coy. He immediately stepped forward and helped Yu Lie into the main room, helping Yu's mother into the main room, and followed Yu's mother to put down the food in her hands.
"Junior Mu Yi, pay homage to the old man." Gu Xiao saluted respectfully.
Yu's mother groped forward, grabbed Gu Xiao's hand and said with a smile: "You're welcome, sit down quickly. My lie'er has been in the army for many years. Even if he was allowed leave in the army, he rarely brought his comrades home with him. It's rare to do so today." I'm glad, I hope you don't mind the old woman's simple life."
Patting lightly on the back of his mother's palm, Gu Xiao looked at the hot food on the table. Although it was just brown rice and side dishes, in Gu Xiao's eyes, it was more appetizing than the delicacies of Shan's house.
"What are you talking about, old man? I didn't grow up in a wealthy family, and compared to those banquets, this banquet is more delicious." As he said this, the young man helped his mother to the main seat.
The young man's polite behavior made Yu Lie feel good about her. When he saw his mother sitting down, he hurriedly invited the young man to sit down.
Although it was a simple meal, Gu Xiao ate it very deliciously. Compared with those banquets where he had to be careful of people's hearts and poisons, this meal tasted really solid. Although Yu's mother couldn't see it, she could feel it. When she put down the bowl and chopsticks, she would feel it. Smile with your heart.
"Brother Mu seems to be hungry indeed. There is still enough food in the pot. Yu will help you fill some more food." Seeing how delicious the young man was eating, Yu Lie swept away his guard and said with a friendly smile.
Seeing this, Gu Xiao hurriedly clasped his fists towards the Yu family's mother and son and said, "I'm full. This family dinner is really the most delicious and solid meal I've had in Yanbei City."
Yu's mother heard the sincerity in the young man's words, and her smile became even brighter: "Today is the happiest I have been in recent days. Since you are my son's colleague, if you don't mind and want to eat my cooking, just come. That’s it, it’s just that the military is busy with affairs, so you must not neglect public service for personal reasons.”
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Xiao felt warm in his heart. He thought of the box full of jewelry he had brought. He made up his mind and immediately spoke respectfully to Yu's mother: "Keep my aunt's instructions in mind. I came in a hurry today and didn't have time to prepare gifts. I happened to get some rewards. I just want to borrow flowers to offer to the Buddha and give them to my aunt to express my feelings."
When Yu Lie heard this, he was shocked. This box of wealth was enough for an ordinary wealthy family to live for several lifetimes. The young man gave it to himself in an understatement. He wanted to refuse, but his mother was beside him and he did not dare to be presumptuous. Able to stand with head bowed.
Hearing what the young man said was true, Yu's mother, who wanted to refuse because of etiquette, stretched out her hand and asked Yu Lie to support her. She walked beside the young man's words and bowed her hand and touched her.
Under this situation, I couldn't help but be shocked. The little reward in the young man's mouth was actually this box full of jewelry. He immediately declined and said: "I really don't dare to accept this kind of money. My late husband also warned me when he was here. , No matter how poor you are, you must not be greedy for windfall, otherwise you will be in trouble, and I hope you will take it back."
Gu Xiao didn't expect that although the Yu family was poor, his mother would have such magnanimity. He wanted to take it back, but he didn't want to see the old man living alone in such a broken courtyard anymore. I hope Auntie will forgive me... But these are not rewards that I received alone, but rewards that General Yu and I received together. Since Auntie doesn't want to accept my son's wishes, I might as well keep half of them from General Yu, and I will take care of the rest. take away."
"Oh? My son has made great achievements, and that's why he has received so many rewards?" Upon hearing this, Yu's mother turned to the side with joy on her face.
Well aware of the young man's thoughts, Yu Lie originally wanted to tell his mother the truth, but when he saw his mother's stooped figure and the dilapidated home, and the young man who kept winking at him, he felt the roughness of his mother's palms, thought for a moment, gritted his teeth and said, "Great job It doesn’t count, it’s just a small contribution, so the general rewarded me a little.”
"Auntie doesn't know that General Yu entered the enemy's camp alone, and together with me, he captured the enemy's general and achieved great success!" The young man was worried that Yu Lie was not confident enough. Yu's mother heard the clues and hurriedly told Yu Lie to hide it from her. .
Sure enough, with the help of Gu Xiao, Yu's mother didn't hear the clue. With tears streaming down her face, she held Yu Lie's hand and spoke excitedly.
"Okay! Okay, okay! My son is brave and has not ruined your father's reputation. A man must join the army. This is what he should do so that he can serve the country."
At this moment, Yu Lie wanted to find a crack in the ground and crawl into it. After thinking about it again and again, he changed his mind and didn't want to deceive his mother anymore. He was about to speak, but his mother spoke again.
"Son, thanks to your general who values you so much and rewards you with so much gold and silver, you must remember that when guarding the border and protecting the people, you must not be afraid of death. Otherwise, there is no need for a court, and I will not spare you."
Seeing that his mother was rarely so happy, Yu Lie had no choice but to swallow his words and bow his head in agreement.
"Go, don't delay military affairs." Yu's mother was not complacent because her son had achieved "military merit." Instead, after calming down her mood a little, she urged her son to rush back to the military camp.
