My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 580 The Way to Conquer Women

Although Gao Yu managed to escape, Yuan Miao's resentful gaze as she left made him realize what was going on...

A fierce battle was inevitable.

Lack of separation.

With so many women and children, Gao Yu simply couldn't take care of everyone, and there were bound to be things he neglected.

All he could do was try his best.

After having his maidservant help him take a comfortable bath to wash away the fatigue of his journey, Gao Yu went to find Xiao Miaozhi.

The women in the backyard were also divided into 'factions'.

No matter how harmonious things may seem on the surface, Xiao Miaozhi and Xie Youning, who married into the Southern Dynasty, do not find it easy to integrate into other social circles.

There is a huge gap in terms of lifestyle habits and even accents.

Upon entering, one sees Xiao Miaozhi holding her infant son in her arms, with only the name 'Xuan'.

Gao Yu was already away leading troops in battles most of the year, so he had very little time to spend with them, not to mention... due to political considerations.

For example, when it comes to appeasing the powerful families of Hebei, one should show more favor to Cui Zhifan or the Li Zu'e and Li Zuyi sisters.

To appease the powerful families of Shandong, Yang Changchu naturally needed to be favored.

Don't forget it.

Although Gao Yu did not have any members of the Erzhu clan under his command, he did have quite a few people from the Xianbei, Tiele and other tribes. Gao Yu also favored Yuan Miao and Erzhu Yuechan to show his attitude of treating everyone equally.

On the contrary, it was Xiao Miaozhi.

Despite being a princess of the Southern Dynasty, Xiao Miaozhi was excessively indifferent to Gao Yu's favor because of her grandfather, Xiao Pusa.

To put it bluntly...

There's no need to mobilize troops; simply station the army on the borders of Xuzhou and Yuzhou.

Gao Yu had to obediently go to Xiao Miaozhi's bedside and sell his "male beauty" in order to appease Nanliang by favoring Xiao Miaozhi.

Hearing the door open, Xiao Miaozhi looked up, her face showing a mixture of surprise and joy. "Husband? When did you...?"

"I just arrived in Ye City."

Gao Yu explained with a smile, then quickly squatted down and opened his arms, "Ah Xuan! Come on, let your father lift you up high!!"

Gao Xuan was not even a year old and didn't remember anything at all. At first, she looked at Gao Yu with a blank expression and subconsciously looked up at Xiao Miaozhi.

With Gao Yu's persistent efforts, Gao Xuan seemed to have found a little bit of familiar memory. She clapped her little hands excitedly, made some meaningless 'baby talk', and stumbled towards Gao Yu.

After being lifted up by Gao Yu, she became even happier, like a delicate porcelain doll dancing with joy.

After playing with Gao Xuan for a while, Gao Yu carried the somewhat tired Gao Xuan to Xiao Miaozhi's side.

Xiao Miaozhi's expression was somewhat complicated; her mindset was the same as that of the women in the inner courtyard.

She longed to possess Gao Yu entirely, yet she knew that Gao Yu could not be possessed by anyone alone, and that she could only receive a small portion of his love.

Especially after giving birth and having children, they all yearn for their children to receive more attention and fatherly love.

after all……

Gao Yu was destined to build a vast empire. How much of that empire his descendants would ultimately inherit depended entirely on Gao Yu's whims.

Who can be without selfish motives?
However, thanks to Gao Yu's impartiality, almost everyone except the eldest son, Gao Ze, received extra love.

Gao Yu treated all his other sons the same.

This makes it impossible for women to feel resentment.

"Husband..."

Xiao Miaozhi took the initiative to move closer, occupying Gao Yu's left side, while the other half was occupied by her and Gao Yu's son. If only it could stay like this forever.

But she knew very well that such warmth was destined to be fleeting.

Seeing that Gao Xuan was getting sleepy after playing wildly for a while, Gao Yu immediately called the wet nurse to take Gao Xuan away.

Gao Xuan was taken away, leaving only the two of them.

With a little effort, Gao Yu pulled the petite Xiao Miaozhi into his arms.

I was nurtured by the environment of the Jiangnan water towns from a young age.

She was held in Gao Yu's arms.

She gives off the impression of a pale-skinned, athletic girl with a youthful face and a large bust, resembling a little girl. Xiao Miaozhi is already quite young, and the combination of the keywords "youthful face" and "married woman" is extremely attractive to men.

Not to mention.

Her voice was soft and sweet from the moment she spoke, as if everyone thought Taiwanese girls, even when speaking normally, were acting coquettishly. Gao Yu knew this very well.

To conquer a woman, you need to appeal to both her psychological and physical sides.

Since he ultimately needed Xiao Miaozhi's help, he had to first transform into an old ox in the fields and work hard.

A fierce battle lasting an hour.

Xiao Miaozhi, her eyes glazed over, leaned against Gao Yu's chest and it took her a long time to come back to her senses.

Gao Yu gently patted her back, giving her enough time to catch her breath.

"Miaozhi, you've been away from Jiankang for over two years now, haven't you?"

"Um……"

Xiao Miaozhi was still feeling weak from exhaustion and replied softly, "Husband, why did you suddenly bring this up?"

"I wish to have you take Xuan'er back to Jiankang to visit your family. What do you think?"

"really?"

Xiao Miaozhi was slightly excited.

"Of course I take it seriously..."

Gao Yu remained calm. Of course, he wouldn't tell Xiao Miaozhi his true purpose in having her take the child back south to visit her family.

"But this journey has been arduous, and Xuan'er is still young..."

"Don't worry, the craftsmen have improved the carriage, it won't be bumpy."

Gao Yu explained, "You and You Ning can take this opportunity to go back and see your parents..."

Xiao Miaozhi didn't think too deeply about it at all. Instead, she happily discussed with Gao Yu about preparing a generous gift to take back to Jiankang.

Reciprocity is a courtesy.

No matter how many gifts one sends, Xiao Gang, or rather Xiao Pusa, and the officials of Southern Liang will send an even more generous return gift.

After all, Gao Yu is the Prime Minister of the Great Wei!
This has escalated to a matter of national dignity.

Although there are two Wei states in the north, the Southern Liang recognizes the Eastern Wei, not the Western Wei, because of Gao Yu.

"My husband, you treat me so well."

Upon hearing this, Gao Yu's smile appeared somewhat awkward.

But for the sake of the future, this is the only way.

He made a point of spending the night with Xiao Miaozhi.

The next day.

Gao Yu then found Xie Youning, who gave birth to a daughter for him.

The single character '澪'.

Compared to Hsiao Miao-chi, Hsieh Yu-ning undoubtedly has a better sense of politics.

Gao Yu, who was also transformed into an 'old ox', learned about the matter of returning south to visit relatives after a period of hard work.

Xie Youning gently poked Gao Yu's chest with her finger, "Husband, I'm afraid you have ulterior motives for doing this?"

The sudden decision to send them south to visit their families, along with a large number of officials from the Prime Minister's office acting as envoys, suggests that they are plotting something.

Gao Yu neither explained nor denied it.

Xie Youning was also clever. She didn't press the matter further, but simply sighed softly, "A woman follows her husband wherever he goes. I am his woman, and I should naturally be of one heart with him."

What if you end up on the opposite side of the Xie family in the future?

"opposition?"

Xie Youning blinked and smiled gently, "The elders of the clan only wish for the survival of the family. If in the future my husband's army truly points directly at Jiankang, the elders of the clan will make a proper decision."

Loyal to Xiao Bodhisattva?
Do not make jokes.

There is only one way for aristocratic families to survive.

A flexible stance, always sticking with the strongest person.

Sending Xie Youning over to be Gao Yu's bedmate was itself a backup plan.

Once the army had marched over, they were the first to act as guides, taking Gao Yu into Jiankang.

(End of this chapter)