My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 540 Tell your uncle!
"you say……"

Gao Cheng held a wooden skewer sharpened from a small stick, with succulent beef skewered on it.

The beef was already roasted and sprinkled with spices, releasing an irresistible aroma that tantalized the taste buds.

Wei Jie, standing to the side, stared intently at the kebab in Gao Cheng's hand, swallowing his saliva incessantly, as if he were a starving ghost reincarnated.

Gao Cheng continued chewing, enjoying the pleasure from his taste buds, while speaking intermittently.

"My uncle is such a brave man... and he could even come up with a way to make beef and mutton... taste so good..."

Gao Cheng finished the beef skewers in a few bites and looked to the side with lingering satisfaction.

"Lan Jing, you better hurry up, kid. If you dare to slack off, believe me, I'll beat you up!"

A slightly chubby boy, a few years older than Gao Cheng, was busy in front of the fire, his hands full of beef and lamb skewers. Despite it being the dead of winter, he was working up a sweat.

This chubby boy is named Lan Jing, and he is the son of Lan Qin, a general of the Tian Ce Mansion.

The battle outside Luoyang City that year.

Gao Yu killed Chen Qingzhi, who was left in disarray and fled to a temple outside the city. There, he had a monk shave his head and disguised himself as a monk before escaping back to the south.

As his deputy, Lanqin was not so lucky.

He was immediately captured by Gao Yusheng.

Yang Zhong, Lan Qin, and Yu Xin were all captured alive at the time, and Gao Yu eventually took them to Shandong and entrusted them with important tasks.

Emperor Xiao Yan of the Southern Liang Dynasty was indeed a "living bodhisattva," worthy of being the one who could even forgive a rebellion by his own clan.

Lan Qin was captured alive and then surrendered to Gao Yu. Xiao Pusa did not take any action against his family members who remained in Jiankang. Later, Liu Taozhi used a caravan to bring all of Lan Qin's family members to Qingzhou. After Gao Yu conquered Ye City, he supported Yuan Shanjian to ascend the throne as emperor in Ye City.

The families of his subordinates' scholars and generals were also brought to Ye City one after another, serving as 'hostages'.

These "second-generation" individuals, being of similar age, naturally gravitate towards each other, forming a circle. Lan Qin holds a high position, being a general with considerable military power. As his son, it's only natural for Lan Jing to associate with Gao Cheng, currently the most powerful "young master" in Ye City.

Currently, Gao Cheng is indeed the one with the highest status in Ye City.

Son of the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat.

Gao Huan was Gao Yu's elder brother and had a debt of gratitude to Gao Yu. Lou Zhaojun also used the Lou family's property to support Gao Yu's army before Gao Yu rose to prominence.

You could say that Gao Cheng is Gao Yu's half 'son'.

Spoiled by Gao Huan and Lou Zhaojun since childhood, he developed an arrogant and domineering personality.

Growing increasingly impatient from waiting, Gao Cheng walked over and kicked Lan Jing in the backside. "Can't you hurry up a bit?!"

Despite having the advantage in size and age, Lan Jing dared not resist and could only say aggrievedly, "Ah Hui, why do you have to bully me?"

Gao Cheng didn't take it to heart and said with a smile, "It's an honor to bully you. I wouldn't bother with anyone else who wanted me to bully them. Only your cooking skills are pretty good."

"Since you don't like studying anyway, why don't you stay at my house as a cook starting tomorrow?"

Gao Cheng was already married, to a princess, and had moved out of Gao Huan's residence long ago.

"No... Mother will scold me."

"Hey, hurry up then!"

Gao Cheng kicked him again, and Lan Jing dared not dodge, so he had to take the kick squarely.

The entire courtyard was filled with a wonderful fragrance.

Gao Cheng even summoned his servants to bring him precious grape wine. While enjoying skewers and tasting the wine, the resentment he felt towards Gao Yang for his meritorious service gradually dissipated as he savored the delicious food.

They didn't even notice the footsteps approaching from afar.

Wei Jie's mouth was stuffed full, but when he looked up, he froze on the spot. He quickly swallowed the food, wiped the oil from his mouth with the back of his hand, and timidly called out, "Uncle..."

Gao Cheng was also taken aback. He turned around in surprise and saw Gao Huan staring at him with a gloomy face.

He didn't care about anything else, threw down the meat skewer in his hand, and ran away!

"You unfilial son! Instead of studying properly at the Imperial Academy, you dare to lead others to skip class!!!"

Gao Huan was furious. Although Gao Cheng was as agile as a monkey, he chased after Gao Cheng all over the yard. Gao Cheng was very nimble, and Gao Huan's physical condition had deteriorated significantly since his serious injury. He tried to catch him for a long time but failed.

The servants didn't dare to actually stop Gao Cheng for him.

After chasing for a while, Gao Huan stopped, panting. "You unfilial son, you're becoming more and more lawless!"

"Look at Ah Yang! He followed your uncle into battle and repeatedly distinguished himself! And look at you? You're ignorant and incompetent!"

Gao Huan's words were extremely damaging to Gao Cheng.

Gao Cheng, who was still running away, suddenly stopped, turned around abruptly, and glared angrily at Gao Huan.

"How can the teachers who give lectures at the Imperial Academy compare to my mentor? What they say, my mentor taught me years ago. Staying at the Imperial Academy is quite boring!"

"That brat Ah Yang is just trying to get credit by following his uncle around. He's nowhere near as good as me!!"

Gao Huan seemed to have not expected Gao Cheng's reaction to be so strong.

They were stunned for a moment.

After his expression changed several times, he finally turned and left, leaving behind only the words, "If I find out again that you are not studying properly and are misbehaving, I will write a letter to your uncle so that he can see what kind of outrageous things you have done in Ye City while he was away on a military campaign!"

Gao Cheng did not offer any explanation; he remained furious.

He clenched his fists, as if trying to control his emotions.

Sudden.

A fragrant skewer of meat appeared in front of him. Looking up, Lan Jing smiled and comforted him, "When my father was home, he would scold me like this. Every time, I would secretly grill meat skewers and eat them. Eating the meat skewers made me happy."

Gao Cheng stared at him in astonishment. So that's how you develop your skills?

Still furious, he slapped Lan Jing's hand away and then kicked Lan Jing's butt as if to vent his anger.

"You should leave. If you continue to stay in the manor, who knows who might come looking for you."

Seeing this, Wei Jie also followed Lan Jing and ran away, not wanting to incur Gao Cheng's wrath.

Soon only a few servants remained in the courtyard.

"Get out of here, everyone!"

The servants all left, leaving Gao Cheng alone in the courtyard.

"Damn it! That brat A-Yang has made a name for himself outside. No way... I have to find a chance to go out too."

Just as Gao Cheng was thinking about how to outdo Gao Yang.

Another light footstep rang out.

"Husband..."

Looking up, he saw his wife, Yuan Zhonghua, who slowly walked up to Gao Cheng and asked, "What has made my husband so angry?"

She then stepped forward and took Gao Cheng's hand, asking, "May I share your burdens, my husband?"

Even though he was angry, seeing his wife's concern for him softened Gao Cheng's expression. "It's nothing, just a trivial matter."

"Then my husband, please don't be angry. Getting angry will harm your health."

"Good good."

Gao Cheng nodded repeatedly, as if coaxing a child.

Looking at Yuan Zhonghua in front of him, the image of Yuan Shanjian appeared in his mind.

yes! !
If one wants to seek merit, why should one go out to fight like Gao Yang?

Isn't there a perfect opportunity to make a name for yourself right in front of you?

snort!
Ah Yang, that brat, all he knows is fighting and killing, he's like a brute.

He's plotting something!
But it was the thing that truly made a great contribution to Gao Yu!
(End of this chapter)