Sui and Tang Dynasty Generals

Chapter 62 Cui Yuzhe's discovery that my younger sister likes...

Liyang City.

As the New Year is approaching, more and more people are returning to their hometowns, and the number of pedestrians entering and leaving the Liyang city gate is much greater than before.

Accompanied by Cao Yong, Fu Zihou escorted Zhao Han, Xie Shudu and others out of the city gate.

"My brother has sent someone to deliver the message! He will be able to bring the person here at noon tomorrow!"

Xie Zhangyuan chatted with Fu Zihou while watching people coming and going.

"Thank you!"

Fu Zihou nodded.

A few days after the incident, Fu Zihou clearly felt that both Xie Shuyuan and Xie Shudu had let go of their grudges against Xie Yan.

Perhaps this is inseparable from Xie Zhangyuan's advice.

"Now that rebellion is rampant, do you want to go to Jiangdu or Luoyang in the future?"

Xie Zhangyuan asked softly, glancing at Fu Zihou standing beside him.

Zhao Han, Xie Shuyuan and Xie Shudu, who were standing by, heard Xie Zhangyuan's question and turned their eyes to Fu Zihou.

Fu Zihou has connections with the Yang and Cui families. Now that he has made a contribution, he has a choice whether to stay in Hebei as an official or go to Luoyang or Jiangdu.

With the Qinghe Cui family in Hebei, if Fu Zihou becomes an official, he doesn't have to worry about not doing a good job.

Luoyang is a prosperous capital and a place longed for by scholars all over the world.

Jiangdu is now undergoing massive construction. Everyone knows that Emperor Yang Guang has made preparations to move the capital. Before long, Jiangdu will be the seat of power for the Sui Dynasty.

"Zihou wants to go to Guanzhong..."

In response to Xie Zhangyuan's question, Fu Zihou said to Xie Zhangyuan.

Listening to Xie Zhangyuan's words, Fu Zihou naturally understood that Xie Zhangyuan was asking what he thought of the Sui Dynasty when the world was in turmoil.

Jiangdu represents Yang Guang’s future orthodoxy, while Luoyang is an unknown place of power.

"To be honest, Uncle Xie, it is precisely because of the current chaos and rebellion that Fu Zihou, who has seen the ferocity of the rebellion outside Qinghe City, wants a place to stay! And Guanzhong has been a strategic place in the world since ancient times! Zihou believes that if the Turks in the north do not move south, Guanzhong will be much safer than other places in the world!"

Fu Zihou smiled and told Xie Zhangyuan that he wanted to choose a suitable place to settle down.

"Guanzhong!"

Xie Zhangyuan frowned slightly and looked at Fu Zihou. He had already understood what Fu Zihou meant, so he didn't ask any more questions.

outside the city.

As Xie Zhangyuan stopped, Zhao Han, Xie Shudu, Xie Shuyuan, and other servants and followers also stopped.

Just as Xie Zhangyuan was about to raise his hand to say goodbye, suddenly a sound came from a carriage not far away.

"Zihou!"

Hearing the shout, Fu Zihou, Xie Zhangyuan, Zhao Han and others looked over, and then saw Cui Yuzhe lifting the curtain of the approaching carriage.

"Brother Yuzhe!"

Fu Zihou looked surprised. He didn't expect that Cui Yuzhe, who was seriously injured and unconscious in Xin County, would appear here at this moment.

After a while, the carriage drove over and slowly stopped.

When Fu Zihou saw the brother and sister Cui Yuzhe and Cui Wenjin, he introduced them to Xie Zhangyuan, Xie Shuyuan, Xie Shudu and Zhao Han.

"Qinghe Cui family, Cui Yuzhe! Meet uncle!"

"Qinghe Cui family, Cui Wenjin! Meet uncle!"

Cui Yuzhe and Cui Wenjin quickly raised their hands and saluted Xie Zhangyuan, the only oldest person present.

"So they are Brother Xin's children!"

Xie Zhangyuan looked at the Cui brothers and sisters, and both his gaze and smile were full of kindness.

Although he had never seen them, Xie Zhangyuan had heard of the names of several of Cui Xin's children, so when he heard the names of the Cui brothers and sisters, he recognized them instantly.

"Ok?"

Fu Zihou, who was introducing the guests at the side, still had a smile on his face, but after hearing Xie Zhangyuan's words, his smile disappeared instantly, and he looked at the Cui brothers and sisters with surprise and astonishment.

The children of Lord Choi Sin Choi?

Because he only needed a surname of Cui at the beginning, Fu Zihou didn't even ask about the elders of the Cui brothers and sisters.

In Fu Zihou's eyes, as long as someone has the surname Cui and is a decent person, any Cui is the same.

I didn’t expect that Cui Yuzhe and Cui Wenjin were actually Cui Xin’s children!
Beside the carriage.

It was not just Fu Zihou who was surprised. Xie Shuyuan and Xie Shudu were also surprised.

Looking at Cui Wenjin in front of them, the first thought that came to their minds was what Old Yang said to Lord Cui with a smile a few days ago, asking Lord Cui to marry his daughter to Fu Zihou.

"It's getting late and we have to hurry on our way, so I won't disturb you, nephew!"

Xie Zhangyuan looked at Fu Zihou and Cui Yuzhe and said.

Although he was somewhat puzzled by Fu Zihou's appearance, as if he did not know the Cui siblings very well, seeing that the Cui siblings were very friendly towards Fu Zihou, and also because he wanted to go back early to make arrangements, Xie Zhangyuan did not want to stay.

"Uncle, take care!"

Fu Zihou and Cui Yuzhe raised their hands together to return the greeting.

Watching Xie Zhangyuan turn around and leave, walking towards the carriage and preparing to get on it, Fu Zihou thought for a moment and came to Cui Wenjin.

"Miss Wenjin, can you lend some money to Zihou?"

Fu Zihou asked softly.

Compared to Cui Yuzhe, Fu Zihou knew clearly that Cui Wenjin was a rich man. When the hairpin was not bought, Cui Wenjin's money was not spent in time.

"it is good!"

Cui Wenjin felt a little depressed when he saw Fu Zihou looking at him with the same attitude as he had in Xin County.

"Thank you!"

Fu Zihou watched Cui Wenjin take out several strings of money and hurriedly thanked him, then turned around and caught up with Zhao Han.

"Brother Han, please bring it to the teacher for me!"

Fu Zihou gave half of the money to Zhao Han.

"rest assured!"

Zhao Han naturally saw the scene of Fu Zihou borrowing money from Cui Wenjin.

In the city, Fu Zihou had entrusted him to bring a letter. In fact, Zhao Han wanted to tell Fu Zihou that with the Zhao family around, Fu Zihou's teacher would never lack food or clothing.

But thinking that this was also a token of Fu Zihou's kindness, it would be better to take it with him.

"Thank you! Brother Han, remember, if there is chaos in the world, you must go to Guanzhong!"

Fu Zihou looked at Zhao Han with gratitude, and then instructed Zhao Han.

Seeing Zhao Han nod seriously and having already taken note of it, Fu Zihou breathed a sigh of relief, watched Zhao Han turn around, and followed Xie Shudu into the carriage.

"Brother Han! Miss Wei is still waiting for you in Guanzhong!"

Fu Zihou suddenly smiled and reminded.

Zhao Han almost felt his legs go weak as he got on the carriage. He turned around to look at Fu Zihou's expression, feeling both angry and amused. Then he turned back to get on the carriage with red ears.

"Why did they look at me in such a weird way just now?"

Cui Wenjin came to his brother's side, then turned to look at Fu Zihou and asked.

Fu Zihou withdrew his gaze from the departing carriage and looked at Cui Wenjin who was standing aside with a puzzled look.

"Maybe they are wondering why you came to Liyang!"

Fu Zihou explained, then looked at Cui Yuzhe.

“It’s not small yet… oh~ it hurts!!”

Cui Yuzhe was just about to say that it was because of his younger sister, but before he could finish his words, he was stepped on. When he jumped in pain, he pulled the wound, causing even more pain.

Seeing his younger sister staring at him fiercely, Cui Yuzhe could only look at Fu Zihou and ask anxiously.

"I didn't expect that you, Zihou, were really in Liyang. I'm so glad that you're okay! Zihou, why did you rush to Liyang after defeating the rebel army that day? And Uncle Xie, didn't my sister say that you were lying to us?"

Cui Yuzhe asked.

Cui Yuzhe didn't expect that Fu Zihou was in Liyang just as his younger sister said. Looking at Fu Zihou and thinking of Xie Zhangyuan who had left, Cui Yuzhe had too many doubts in his mind.

"Lie to you?"

When Fu Zihou heard Cui Yuzhe's words, he looked at Cui Wenjin with a puzzled look on his face. Suddenly he thought of something, finally understood, and a smile appeared on his face.

"This is not the place to talk! Go into the city first!"

Fu Zihou said, then turned around and took the Cui brothers and sisters into the city.

In Liyang city.

In the small house where Fu Zihou lived, Fu Zihou gave the remaining money to Cao Yong, Xiong Ruixiang and others to share equally, and asked them to look for good things in Liyang before returning to Yan County, and take some back without being reluctant to spend the money.

Inside the small room, Fu Zihou took a bamboo tube, poured out two cups of wine, and gave them to the Cui brothers and sisters to taste.

Looking at Cui Wenjin, who originally looked disgusted with the room, he smelled the wine, took a small sip, and instantly looked at the wine glass with surprise.

"Zihou has never lied to anyone!"

Fu Zihou looked at Cui Wenjin and said.

Cui Yuzhe also looked at the wine in astonishment, feeling the burning sensation in his throat and chest, and the rich aroma of wine in his mouth.

At this time, Cui Yuzhe also looked at his younger sister with a puzzled look. The wine was indeed as Zihou said, so why did his younger sister say that Zihou was a liar before?

"But that day! I went to your place and smelled a disgusting smell..."

Cui Wenjin also realized that he seemed to have misunderstood something and felt a little embarrassed.

Especially when she thought about how she had called Fu Zihou a liar before, Cui Wenjin didn't know where to put the teacup in her hands. She even wanted to find a crack in the ground to bury her head in. "That was a specially brewed herb to cover up the smell of alcohol! Back then..."

Under the gazes of Cui Wenjin and Cui Yuzhe, Fu Zihou explained the origin of the smell and how he and his family were almost killed by refugees.

Hear Fu Zihou's story.

Cui Yuzhe and Cui Wenjin were surprised. They didn't expect Fu Zihou to have such an experience.

Cui Wenjin, in particular, knew that she was born in the Qinghe Cui family, and that Fu Zihou's experience was something she had never imagined, yet she still misunderstood him.

The more Cui Wenjin thought about it, the more guilty he felt.

"Brother Yuzhe, Miss Wenjin! Zihou has made an agreement with Xie these days. According to the previous discussion, Brother Yuzhe and Miss Wenjin, please don't tell anyone! Even your uncle should not know!"

Fu Zihou looked at the Cui brothers and sisters and asked softly.

"It's natural!"

Cui Yuzhe nodded. He would definitely not mention it to his father. Compared to Fu Zihou, he was more worried about this matter getting out.

At this time, Cui Yuzhe took a deep breath, put down the teacup, took a step back towards Fu Zihou, and bowed.

"Zihou! Yuzhe is here! Thank you Zihou for risking your life to go to Qinghe..."

Before Cui Yuzhe could finish his words, Fu Zihou reached out and helped him up.

"Brother Yuzhe is still injured, so there is no need to be too polite. One day, Zihou will ask Brother Yuzhe for help. I hope Brother Yuzhe will not refuse Zihou!"

Fu Zihou helped Cui Yuzhe up.

While Fu Zihou was talking to Cui Yuzhe, Cui Wenjin, who was standing nearby, noticed a bloody wrapping on the floor next to the bed, so he couldn't help but look at Fu Zihou.

"Don't worry, Zihou! If you need anything, Yuzhe and the entire Qinghe Cui family will definitely help you!"

Cui Yuzhe looked at Fu Zihou sincerely. The Qinghe Cui family was a prominent family, so naturally, the people of the Cui family would know how to repay kindness.

People are coming and going on the street outside the window.

Fu Zihou, Cui Yuzhe and Cui Wenjin were kneeling in front of the window on the second floor. When they heard about what happened in Xin County, especially when they learned that the old lady of the Li Mansion was very worried about him and was inquiring about him everywhere, Fu Zihou's heart was filled with warmth.

However, when he heard Cui Wenjin's words, Fu Zihou felt a little amused.

"...I was originally planning to redeem your sword for you, but I never expected that your fiancée would hold on to your sword all day long!"

As she spoke, Cui Wenjin looked indignant. After all, she had already guessed that Fu Zihou was in Liyang. If it weren't for Li Cha, she would have definitely brought the sword with her when she came.

Then Cui Wenjin thought of something and his heart suddenly started beating fast. He felt a little panicked, but for some reason, he felt uncomfortable if he didn't say it out.

"Well, I say... you see, Li Cai can't speak, and she was born with bad luck. Without any news about you, she just holds a sword! Well! For the sake of you~ saving Qinghe County, this girl happens to know a girl from a famous family. Although her family background is not as good as Cui's, but..."

Cui Wenjin suddenly looked at Fu Zihou and gave him advice as if he was doing it for his own good, but his expression seemed a little unnatural for some reason, and his eyes were a little evasive at the end.

This also made Cui Wenjin fail to notice his brother standing beside him, whose expression had already turned ugly.

"Little sister! Don't be rude!"

Cui Yuzhe frowned and scolded Cui Wenjin softly, telling him to stop talking.

In any case, this is the family affair between the Fu family and the Li family. As an outsider, how can I say anything about it?

"Zihou, please don't take it as an offense! I really lost my sense of propriety!"

Cui Yuzhe raised his hand to apologize to Fu Zihou, indicating that he had not taught his sister well.

Cui Wenjin pouted, but seeing that his brother was really angry, he could only shut up.

I am doing this for his own good. He is not a bad person, why would he marry a mute...

Cui Wenjin secretly raised his head and glanced at the young man sitting across the wooden table. Looking at the boy's face and eyes, he felt that... he was a pretty good guy!

He clearly deserves a better woman to be his wife and stay by his side.

Although he was scolded by his brother, Cui Wenjin felt much better after speaking it out!

"It doesn't matter!"

Fu Zihou watched Cui Yuzhe apologize, but didn't take Cui Wenjin's words to heart.

From the first contact, Fu Zihou could see that Cui Wenjin was not a bad person, but like everyone else, he was prejudiced against Li Cha because of the concepts passed down from the secular world.

"Zihou! When are you going to go back? We, the Cui family, have already prepared the gold as promised!"

Cui Yuzhe looked at Fu Zihou curiously. He knew the current situation of the Fu family. The gold promised by Cui would be enough for the Fu family to have a nice mansion when Fu Zihou returned.

"It should be tomorrow!"

Fu Zihou said this, and right after he finished speaking, he heard Cui Wenjin's surprised voice beside him.

"tomorrow?"

Cui Wenjin saw his brother and Fu Zihou looking at him, realized that he had lost his composure, and hurried to explain.

"I heard that every year at the end of the year, hundreds of people from the Wang family of Ji County would go to worship their ancestor, Prince Bigan. This is a rare scene! It just so happens that my brother and I are going to Wei County to visit my father. I thought that since we are here, we should go to Chaoge together. After all, it would be a pity to miss it..."

Cui Wenjin smiled awkwardly, then suddenly looked at his brother.

"Come to think of it, brother! You and Fu Lang haven't had a good time together for a few times..."

Cui Wenjin suggested to his brother, indicating that this was also an opportunity for the two of you to improve your relationship.

"Chaoge!"

When Cui Yuzhe heard what his younger sister said, he nodded.

Seeing that Fu Zihou seemed unaware of this, Cui Yuzhe explained it to him personally.

The Wang family of Tianshui, the Wang family of Dongping, the Wang family of Xincai, the Wang family of Xinye, the Wang family of Shanyang, the Wang family of Zhongxin, the Wang family of Zhangwu, the Wang family of Dongcai, the Wang family of Hedong, etc., are all branches that branched out from the Wang family of Jijun over the past few hundred years.

At the end of every year, members of the Wang family from all over the country would rush to Ji County to worship the tomb of their ancestor Prince Bigan.

Prince Bigan was a loyal minister of the Shang Dynasty and the uncle of King Zhou of Shang. It was said that he had a heart with seven holes. After being killed by King Zhou of Shang, he was buried more than ten miles away from Chaoge.

This is also the reason why the Wang family of Ji County always looks proud when talking about their ancestors and then scolds King Zhou.

"It's very lively every year, I heard! Many scholars, students, and children of famous families from other cities will go to see it. Over time, it has helped the Wang family's women to find many good relationships with other handsome men!"

Cui Wenjin looked at his brother and added.

"Zihou will not disturb others when they are worshipping their ancestors. Besides, the elders in Xin County are worried about them. Zihou wants to go back early!"

Fu Zihou shook his head. After listening to what Cui Yuzhe and Cui Wenjin said, he was not moved at all.

The county seat of Ji County was Wei County, which was located west along the river from Liyang. Chaoge City was even farther away than Wei County, but it was still far enough to travel back and forth from Wei County.

In Xin County, Old Madam Li and Li Cai were both worried.

Although Madam Li had helped to keep the secret from her family, no one knew how long it could be kept secret, and Fu Zihou didn't want to join in the fun at this time.

More importantly, the Xie family has sent someone to deliver the message and they will send someone there tomorrow, so Fu Zihou naturally cannot leave.

"That's fine!"

Cui Yuzhe nodded after hearing what Fu Zihou said. He could understand Fu Zihou, but it was a pity that he couldn't go with Zihou...

When Cui Yuzhe was regretting that he could not go to Chaoge with Fu Zihou, he suddenly noticed a hint of disappointment on his younger sister's face.

I heard that Fu Zihou was not going to Chaoge. Why are you sad?

Suddenly, Cui Yuzhe thought of his younger sister's unnatural look and the rude words she said just now, as well as the fleeting feeling of loss now.

Cui Yuzhe suddenly had an idea!
Little sister...are you in love with Zihou?
When he thought of this, he found it more and more possible. After all, when he was unconscious and the family was in danger, his younger sister was the weakest and most helpless, and it was Fu Zihou who appeared in front of her.

Even Cui Yuzhe himself saw with his own eyes after he woke up that all the scholars, officials, and generals in the Li Mansion had given up on rescuing Qinghe County.

It was also when everyone had given up that Fu Zihou, like a young hero, saved Qinghe County from danger, killed the rebel general Xu Jinpeng, and defeated the rebel troops.

This is unforgettable for my younger sister, and I will remember for the rest of my life that at the end of this year, a young man personally led the prisoners to save the entire Qinghe County.

I remember that when I was in Li’s house, I often stared at my sword in a daze!

At that time, because he was worried about Fu Zihou, he didn't think much about it. Now Cui Yuzhe finally reacted.

At the same time, this also made Cui Yuzhe very worried. If his younger sister really liked Fu Zihou, this would not be a good thing.

After all, my younger sister is from the Cui family. Even though Fu Zihou is a young hero, the fact that his father used to be a businessman may not be accepted by everyone in the family.

Or was it that I was overthinking? My younger sister had always been proud and arrogant, and had extremely picky tastes. How could she be attracted to Zihou, who came from a very humble background? Maybe I was just overthinking.

Cui Yuzhe tried hard to comfort himself, but he couldn't let go.

"Zihou!"

Cui Yuzhe looked at Fu Zihou and raised his hand.

"When I came here, Yang Juncheng and my uncle had already written a letter on behalf of Zihou, reporting the matter of Qinghe County to the court in Luoyang. I believe that Zihou will receive a reward from the court after the new year!"

Cui Yuzhe paused when he said this.

"Today, Yuzhe and my younger sister need to rush to Wei County, so we won't stay for long. After the New Year, Yuzhe will go to Xin County to find Zihou!"

As Cui Yuzhe spoke, he slowly stood up.

"Ah? Brother, didn't we agree that..."

Cui Wenjin frowned and looked at his brother in confusion. Didn’t they agree that if Fu Zihou was in Liyang, they would stay in Liyang for one night?

But looking at his brother's eyes, Cui Wenjin could only shut his mouth and stand up reluctantly.

"Then Zihou is waiting for Brother Yuzhe in Xin County!"

Fu Zihou stood up and raised his hand and said.

Looking at Cui Yuzhe's expression, Fu Zihou realized that something might have happened, so he did not try to keep Cui Yuzhe and made an appointment with Cui Yuzhe to meet after the New Year.

"Goodbye! Zihou, please stay!"

Seeing his younger sister's puzzled look, Cui Yuzhe signaled to Fu Zihou that he didn't need to see him off.

For Cui Yuzhe, it was enough to confirm that Zihou was safe, as there would be many opportunities to meet Fu Zihou in the future.

But I must first clarify my little sister’s matter!
(End of this chapter)