My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 296 Big Bad Wolf

With a slight squeeze of his legs, the horse beneath him began to carry Gao Yu forward.

The river is not very wide.

Gao Yu quickly crossed the wooden bridge to the other side of the river.

"Hahaha!"

Yang Kan let out a hearty laugh, still as flamboyant as ever, dressed in gorgeous clothes, exuding an air of nobility.

The Yang family of Taishan had been prominent and wealthy since the Jin Dynasty, and could withstand Yang Kan's arrogance.

Upon reuniting with his old friend, Gao Yu did not rush to dismount. Instead, he cast an apologetic glance at Yang Kan and said, "Brother Zu Xin, I will come to talk to you again later."

Say it.

He then lashed out with the whip, and the horse, in pain, reared up and charged forward.

It was in the direction where Yang Changchu was.

The horse galloped wildly, causing Liu, Pei, and the others to gasp in surprise and take a few steps back in fright.

Yang Changchu remained where he was, looking up at Gao Yu.

Gao Yu steadied himself, using the stirrups for leverage. He loosened the reins, turned to the side, and scooped Yang Changchu up in his arms, placing her on the horse's back against his chest.

All that remained for everyone was the silhouettes of the two figures as they departed, and the rapid clatter of hooves.

"Is this Gao Lang?"

"There really is such a handsome man in the world. No wonder Chang Chu fell in love with him at first sight."

Liu and the others watched the direction the two had left, deeply shocked!

With just a fleeting glance, they had already begun to appreciate Gao Yu's charm, and couldn't help but feel a little envious of Yang Changchu. What young girl doesn't dream of love?

On the other side of the river, Cui Zhifan, who had not yet crossed the bridge, lifted the curtain.

"That woman is the Yang family girl?"

She bit her lower lip lightly; being intelligent since childhood, she could see some clues.

Gao Yu's reaction was genuine.

The Yang family members didn't find it strange that the two were embracing so intimately in public.

This speaks volumes.

"The girl from the Yang family...will she become the first wife in the future?"

"Why do you say that, my lady? The Yang family of Taishan is illustrious, and you also come from the Cui family of Boling, with an even more illustrious family background. Why can't you be the first wife?"

The personal maid said indignantly.

The Yang family had a distinguished lineage, but in recent years they have fallen far short of the Cui family.

Cui Zhifan glanced at her personal maid, then lowered the curtain again and said, "You are not allowed to say such things again..."

The Cui family is prominent, but their influence is more concentrated in Hebei Province.

A strong dragon will not overwhelm a local snake.

She was of a refined and unassuming nature, disliked arguing with others, and was still unsure of the character of this young lady from the Yang family.

Arriving in Shandong means being dependent on others, so it's best to be cautious.

………………

The horse galloped wildly, bouncing back and forth, not at all romantic. Who would be in the mood to sing "You are the wind, I am the sand"?
He held the girl tightly in his arms, and could faintly smell her delicate fragrance. The girl buried her face in his broad chest.

After running for a while, the horse was clearly exhausted, after all, it was carrying two people.

After the horse gradually came to a stop.

Gao Yu then dismounted and helped Yang Changchu down from his horse.

As he galloped away, the wind ruffled the girl's hair. Gao Yu reached out and tucked a few stray strands behind her ear, but his fingertips inevitably brushed against her smooth, hard-boiled face. This intimate gesture made Yang Changchu blush; her face felt burning hot even though the temperature wasn't high.

After a moment of eye contact, Gao Yu spoke first, unable to resist praising her, "You're so beautiful. The 'bold' little girl from back then has now blossomed into a graceful young lady."

Sweet talk never goes out of style.

Yang Changchu was overjoyed. Looking at the handsome face she had longed for for nine years, she felt that her wait had not been in vain, but she couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Her lips trembled, and she couldn't help but complain.

"Liar, big liar!"

"He promised to teach me archery, but I've been waiting for so many years."

"Hello... Waaah... Waaah."

Gao Yu grabbed Yang Changchu's shoulders with both hands, or rather, held him in place, and kissed him directly.

This was Yang Changchu's first time being so intimate with a man, and she seemed very uncomfortable. She kept resisting and tried to push him away with her hands, but found that all her struggles were in vain.

She was quite strong, but she was facing Gao Yu!

When the 'fish' swam into Yang Changchu's mouth, it was a huge shock to the young girl. Her eyes widened suddenly, and she gradually gave up resisting, obediently and docilely being held in Gao Yu's arms.

It feels like things are almost stable now.

Gao Yu then released her and looked down. The girl's eyes were watery and unfocused. She was breathing heavily and had two faint blushes on her cheeks.

It is truly stunningly beautiful.

Gao Yu had seen many beauties of all styles, but Yang Changchu still managed to make his heart, which had an infinitely high threshold, flutter.

This is thanks to the excellent DNA of the land of Qilu.

Yang Changchu was very tall. Although she was wearing a ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), one could tell from the position of her waist that she had excellent proportions and must have a pair of long, slender legs beneath the skirt.
With just a touch of makeup, she is already stunningly beautiful.

"Didn't I come?"

Gao Yu coaxed her, "You should know that I wasn't so free before. I couldn't just go wherever I wanted. I had many things I couldn't do."

Yang Changchu, however, recited the names of the dishes as if he knew them well.

"Yes, my poor young master, he can frequently enter and leave the Prince of Guangping's residence to meet with the princess in secret. His Majesty bestowed the princess upon him, and he had no choice but to bring her back to his residence. By the way, I heard that His Majesty is going to bestow a marriage upon him? He will betroth the daughter of the General of the Central Army to him. My poor young master is truly helpless."

"I almost forgot, young master, you have been accompanied by a young lady from the Cui family of Boling all the way. She is the daughter of Cui Xiaofen, the Duke of Cui. You had no choice but to do so?"

Gao Yu was taken aback.

Good guy...

Have you thoroughly investigated yourself?
Instead, I suddenly didn't know what to say.

Fortunately, Yang Changchu noticed his embarrassment and took the initiative to ease the awkwardness, leaning against him and whispering, "It is indeed a helpless move. How could a man as outstanding as the general be devoted to one person? Even if the general had this idea, your subordinates would not agree."

Those who followed Gao Yu.

Naturally, they hoped that Gao Yu would have many children and much happiness, because only if Gao Yu had offspring would they have something to look forward to.

Gao Yu needs to marry more women from powerful families to expand his power, and only then can his subordinates continuously 'progress'.

"I was just complaining a bit. Who told you not to come see me for so long?"

Yang Changchu complained a couple of times before breaking free from his embrace. What she said surprised even Gao Yu.

"Today, I am accompanied by a woman from the Liu family of Pingyuan and a woman from the Pei family of Hedong. They are from my sister-in-law's family..."

She introduced the girls who were traveling with her to Gao Yu in advance, saying, "These are all prominent and powerful families in Yanzhou and even Shandong. If you want to gain a foothold in Shandong, you need to win them over. You can use them as a medium to connect with the powerful families behind them."

"Once you officially establish your own government, you may select talented young people from various powerful clans to serve as officials in your government or administrative offices."

"Once you've recruited enough people, you won't have to do everything yourself. Breaking through 300,000 with only 3,000 is a glorious achievement that will go down in history, but it's still too dangerous..."

"Shandong is a land of many powerful and influential people. Your generals Mulan and Peng Le could either marry the daughters of these powerful figures or take them as concubines..."

Yang Changchu had clearly planned everything out for him in advance.

With such a virtuous wife, what more could a man ask for?

Before she could continue speaking, Gao Yu pulled her into his arms again, everything understood without words.

But Yang Changchu still whispered a reminder.

"It's time to go back. Don't keep everyone waiting too long."

Gao Yu countered, "Don't you want to spend more time alone with me?"

“I’ve waited nine years, why be greedy for this short while? There will be plenty of time in the future. Right now, the most important thing for you is to meet with the powerful families in various places and win them over.”

(End of this chapter)