Fu Shanhe

Chapter 1 Entering Beijing
"Master, the capital city is really...really..."

After trying for a long time, I still couldn't find a suitable adjective, and my nature as a country bumpkin was exposed on the spot.

"majestic!"

Noticing the strange looks from people around him, Li Mu quickly added.

He clearly can't read a single word, but he insists on pretending to be cultured.

If this guy wasn't so skilled and had a record of killing thirteen bandits alone, Li Mu would never have taken him out.

"Don't just stand there, hurry into the city!"

As he spoke, Li Mu slapped Wu Dage on the back of his head and jumped off his horse.

The capital city is not short of big shots, so it is better to keep a low profile.

The clever Manager Zhou had already run to the city gate and handed over his identity card.

Without any surprise, the city guard officer immediately let them go after verifying their identities.

The mocking looks from all around instantly turned into envy.

Without any further complications, Li Mu and his party walked past the crowd queuing to pay and entered the city directly.

……

A year ago, he was the unlucky one who was laid off.

The market conditions are not good and it will be difficult to find a job you like for a while.

Without the burden of the "three loans", this nuclear-powered ox and horse decided to give himself a long vacation and go out to see the beautiful rivers and mountains of the motherland.

As soon as he took the first step, he was hit by a time-travel gift package and arrived in the Dayu Dynasty.

A dynasty that does not appear in history books, its political system and social background are somewhat similar to those of the Ming Dynasty.

The original body was a filial son who strictly followed the standards of mourning.

He built a simple thatched hut not far from his father's grave with his own hands, and lived a life of sleeping on a straw mat and eating coarse food every day.

No matter how hot or cold it is, it never wavers.

After two years of persistence, it finally backfired on my body, and I was finally defeated by a sudden storm.

Li Mu, who traveled through time, was naturally not so pedantic. He accepted his family's persuasion and moved back under the pretext of recuperating.

It took me more than half a year of recuperation at home before my body returned to normal.

Thanks to the good policy of the Dayu Dynasty, the "hereditary system of officers and soldiers in the garrisons", his ancestors left him a foundation for his survival - the commander of the Hanzhong Garrison.

A month ago, when the mourning period ended, Li Mu submitted a memorial to the court on his performance of duties and set out on the journey to Beijing.

……

In front of the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion.

"Master Mu, please come in!
The servant was ignorant and actually stopped you outside the door. He really deserves to be punished.

Ever since receiving the news of your arrival in Beijing, the Marquis has attached great importance to it and specifically ordered that Yuzhu Garden be vacated.

The Marquis is attending court and will not be back until the evening.

Several young masters are studying in the academy and have been busy with quarterly assessments recently. They will not be back until a few days later.

Please forgive me for any negligence!

How about you come with me to Yuzhu Garden and settle down first?"

While the old butler was greeting warmly, he also explained why the master did not come out to greet him, fully demonstrating the professionalism of a wealthy family's butler.

The servant who was accompanying them took the reins very tactfully and led the horse from the gate into the stable.

"Thank you for your concern, uncle!

I left in such a hurry that I didn't have time to prepare anything. These are local specialties of Hanzhong. Steward Liu will collect them for my uncle."

Li Mu answered neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Did not refuse the kindness of Marquis Zhenyuan.

In a clan society, you cannot write two "Li" characters with one stroke.

Even though the Hanzhong Li family separated from the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion nearly a hundred years ago and their bloodline is almost out of the fifth generation, as long as the two families have not officially split up, they are still one family.

Because of their blood ties, the two families have always been allies politically.

Staying at the Marquis's Mansion is not only a way to visit relatives, but also a political statement to the outside world. "Master Mu, you are too polite!
What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and find someone to move your things.

Master Mu, please follow me to Yuzhu Garden first!"

As they were talking, Butler Liu led Li Mu and his party into the Marquis' Mansion.

After passing through more than a dozen doors, it took a cup of tea to finally reach the destination.

Yuzhuyuan covers a large area, with more than 20 rooms. There are also bamboo forests, ponds, and pavilions in the middle, and the layout is very artistic.

The maids and servants were waiting at the door early, and the table was filled with various cakes and fruits, which was obviously arranged in advance.

“Master Mu, this is Yuzhu Garden, and all daily necessities are ready.

If you need anything else, just tell our servants to do it for you.

The Marquis said that when you come here, you can just be at home, no need to be polite!"

It perfectly highlights the importance the Marquis's Mansion attaches to it, and attributes all the credit to Marquis Zhenyuan.

There is no leader who doesn’t like such a trouble-free subordinate.

It can be seen that this steward of the Marquis's Mansion is no ordinary person.

If he were not limited by his family background, he would have been able to make a name for himself in the officialdom with his high emotional intelligence.

"Then I'll trouble you, Butler Liu. I'll give you instructions if you need anything.

I have been traveling all the way here and need to wash up. Please help yourself, housekeeper!"

Li Mu said with a smile.

Hearing the intention of seeing the guest off, Butler Liu decisively said goodbye and left.

"Manager Zhou, please arrange for everyone to stay.

There are many rules in the Marquis' Mansion. Normally, people just hang out in the yard when they have nothing to do, so as not to offend the nobles.

Try not to have conflicts with the people in the Marquis' Mansion. If you have any problems, come to me for help."

Li Mu warned worriedly.

The wealthy and powerful always have a dark side, and it would be embarrassing if someone used them as a tool.

The unrest in the mansion of Marquis Zhenyuan was almost an open secret among the noble circles.

Even though he was far away in Hanzhong, he had heard of it.

The wife of the first wife has no children, and the several young masters in the mansion are all born out of wedlock. In theory, the eldest son of a wedlock has the right of inheritance.

However, the wealthy and powerful families value their reputation the most, and the Marquis's Mansion cannot afford to lose face by having the man inherit the family business directly as a concubine's son.

In this context, it is usually chosen to register the illegitimate son under the name of the legitimate mother and pass him off as the legitimate son to inherit the family business.

At this point, the age of the bastard's son no longer matters.

Whoever obtains the status of the legitimate son will be the first-line heir.

When it comes to the issue of establishing an heir, the wife of the Marquis was very cold and the Marquis of Zhenyuan had no obvious preference.

In order to fight for the right of inheritance, several concubines in the mansion fought fiercely.

Li Mu didn't want to take part in this farce.

My uncle is less than 40 years old, and the wife of the Marquis is a few years younger. He has two daughters, and no one can guarantee that he will not give birth to a son in the future.

……

In the evening, when Li Yuan, the Marquis of Zhenyuan, returned home, he asked, looking a little tired:
"Liu Quan, what do you think of my nephew?"

Although they are uncle and nephew, the last time they met was five years ago at the funeral of the previous generation of Zhenyuan Marquis.

“My Lord, Young Master Mu has changed a lot over the years.

He came on horseback this time, and except for a steward, the rest of his entourage were all brave servants.

In terms of human relationships, he is much more mature than before, and has some of the charm of your youth."

After hearing the answer from Butler Liu, Li Yuan smiled slightly and then ordered:
"Let's arrange a dinner!"

……

(End of this chapter)