Danyang County is the administrative seat of Danyang County.
After Lu Yuan became the governor of Danyang, he took over his wife, children, and parents. In addition, his younger brother also brought him to teach him. Lu Yuan's son is young, only four years old, but his younger brother Lu Rong is already sixteen years old, half a grown-up.
Lu Yuan's parents are old and both are weak and sick and cannot support their work. When Lu Rong could eat and sleep again, the whole family was supported by Lu Yuan.
Lu Yuan is indeed capable. He not only manages Danyang County well, but also manages his family very well. Husband and wife are harmonious, filial to their parents, caring for their younger brothers, and teaching their sons.
Under Lu Yuan's tutelage, Lu Rong became both civil and military, capable and knowledgeable.
Lu Yuan died, and the Lu family suddenly lost its backbone. Originally, Lu Yuan's parents were planning to return to the Lu family in Wu County and live in their hometown. However, Lu Rong firmly opposed it, saying that the reason why Lu Yuan came to power was because he killed the former head of the family, Lu Qi, and his method was too tough.
As long as Lu Yuan was alive, nothing was a problem and no one dared to do anything to them. If Lu Yuan lives another twenty or thirty years, the Lu family will become stronger in Lu Yuan's hands, and Lu Yuan has enough prestige and connections, there will be no problem for them to go back.
Now that Lu Yuan is dead, Lu Yuan does not have enough connections in the Lu family of Wu County. On the contrary, there are still people who are hostile to Lu Yuan. Under this premise, returning to Wu County to live in Wu County is to fall into a trap.
Under Lu Rong's objection, the family stayed in Danyang County.
After all, Lu Yuan is gone, Lu Rong is the only man in the family who can hold up the facade, and Lu Yuan's wife supports him.
The family moved out of the prefect's mansion and found an ordinary house to live in.
Even though Lu Rong lived with his parents and sister-in-law in Danyang County, he did not avoid being harassed by the Lu family. After the news of Lu Yuan's death came back to the Lu family, there were changes within the Lu family. The elder Lu Fen personally came to Danyang County and asked Lu Rong to hand over the family property controlled by Lu Yuan.
Lu Rong refused and stayed quiet for a few days.
On this day, when Lu Rong was studying at home, there was another hurried knock on the door outside the yard.
After Lu Rong heard this, he frowned again, with a cold expression on his face.
Lu Rong's father, Lu Kang, came out.
He was in his early fifties and in poor health. He was leaning on a cane and breathing a little quickly. He said, "Erlang, Lu Fen comes to harass you from time to time. You can't study with peace of mind, and I don't have the energy to argue with him. Why don't you take over your hometown's property?" Give it to them. In a few years, when you grow up and become successful, you can naturally get back what you lost."
"impossible!"
Lu Rong answered decisively.
Although he was young, he was very sensible and said: "Father, when my eldest brother was still alive, he often told me that Mr. Lu is a very particular person. You have given loyalty and hard work, and he will not treat you badly."
"The eldest brother first served as county magistrate and then as prefect. This time, he died in the hands of the ancestor of Shanyue people in order to govern Danyang County."
"Brother, sacrifice your life."
"So I think that Mr. Lu will not treat us badly, at least he will protect our safety. There was news before that Mr. Lu had gone to Jing County to attack Zu Lang, and I am afraid he has won. We will Wait, wait for Mr. Lu’s arrangements.”
Lu Rong said in a deep voice: "Lu Fen is going to make trouble. At worst, I will make the matter bigger. Let's see how the old guys from the Lu family end up."
Lu Kang couldn't help coughing.
Lu Rong looked confident and comforted: "Father, don't worry, go back and have a good rest. My eldest brother is gone, I have everything. Before, it was my eldest brother who supported the family, now it's me. You see, I have martial arts skills, not everyone can do it." The bully, eldest brother, lets me practice martial arts and study, just to prevent others from bullying us."
"Okay, it's up to you, be careful."
Lu Kang turned around and left.
The eldest son has his own ideas and dares to overthrow Lu Qi, the former head of the Lu family. Now, Lu Kang is very pleased that his second son also has his own opinion.
He was just a little ashamed.
I am in poor health and have no abilities.
Lu Rong's eyes became fierce. When he walked to the gate, he opened the door and saw an old man in his late fifties, forty years away, leading a group of people to block the gate.
Lu Rong sneered and said: "Lu Fen, you are really not afraid of death. My eldest brother died for Lu Shijun, and Lu Shijun will not treat my Lu family badly. I thought, as I told you last time, you are A smart person should understand the stakes. I didn't expect that you are still stubborn and want to stir up trouble."
Lu Fen stroked his beard and said with a proud look on his face: "Lu Rong, you are thinking too much."
Lu Rong asked: "What do you mean?"
Lu Fen said in a deep voice: "I have received the news. Lu Xuan killed Zu Lang in Jing County, conquered Shanyue, and arranged for Li Qian to serve as the prefect of Danyang. Now, Lu Xuan has returned to Shu County with his army."
"Lu Xuan will not come to Danyang County. He has not interfered in the internal affairs of the Lu family."
"Lu Yuan is from the Lu family. Aren't I from the Lu family? Aren't the other people from the Lu family? What you said is just to scare people. You want Lu Xuan to help you? Dream on!"
Lu Fen had a proud look in his eyes.
He came to see Lu Rong a few days ago, but was frightened by Lu Rong's words. If Lu Xuan came north to Danyang County to support Lu Yuan and take care of Lu Yuan's family, he would not be able to afford it.
Now that I have received the news that Lu Xuan's army has left in triumph, naturally I am no longer afraid.
Lu Fen's eyes showed deep greed. He looked at Lu Rong and said coldly: "Lu Yuan got a lot of property and land by killing Lu Qi. You can't control these properties and land."
"You hand over all this, and everyone will be in peace and well. Otherwise, I tell you, the Lu family will not only expel you from the Lu family, but also make you unable to survive or die, and have no choice but to live."
Lu Rong's face became even more solemn, and there was deep worry in his eyes. Lu Xuan's army actually returned.
how can that be possible?
impossible!
According to his thoughts and according to what his eldest brother explained about Lu Xuan, Lu Xuan was not such a person.
Lu Rong thought for a while, but still did not give in, and further said: "Lu Fen, if you want to scare me, there is no way. I tell you, I will not accept any threats, and I am not afraid of you. At worst, you can beat me to death. I want to Let’s see, you killed Lu Yuan’s brother, will Mr. Lu take action after the news comes out?”
"Are you really looking for death?"
Lu Fen's eyes became fierce and he said in a deep voice: "Lu Rong, I ask you again, do you want to hand over the land deed and family property controlled by Lu Yuan?"
"impossible!"
Lu Rong flatly refused.
Lu Fen's murderous intention emerged. There was no pity, sympathy, or family affection for his tribe. Instead, he showed impatience.
He flicked his sleeves and said: "If you don't drink a toast, you will be fined. Today, I will teach you a lesson and let you know the consequences of refusing. Let you know that in the Lu family, it is not Lu Xuan who has the final say, it is me, Lu Fen." It’s up to you.”
"Hit me, just don't kill me."
Lu Fen ordered loudly.
"Who dares to take action?"
Suddenly, a loud voice came.
A handsome young man wearing a white robe, with sharp eyes and a majestic appearance came over and said loudly: "It's not me, Lu Xuan, who has the final say in the Lu family. Who can have the final say? Come on, give me a show, How about a toast instead of a meal and a penalty drink?"
