In the hall, He Basheng pointed at the dazzling sword on Li Tai's waist and asked curiously.
"It was given by Yuwensa as a gift from Emperor Xiaowen, the great ancestor. Uncle, your family doesn't even have it, right?"
Hearing He Basheng's question, Li Tai also took off his sword with a smile and handed it to He Basheng to show off.
He Basheng took the sword and looked at it for a few times before throwing it back casually: "That's true. People who can be given swords are definitely not small families. Yuwen Sabao may not have all the best intentions when giving this to you.
!”
But no, this sword is a family heirloom of the Changsun family, and the Changsun family is the most famous family in the entire Xianbei society second only to the royal Yuan family. Even in today's Western Wei Dynasty, it has a lot of power and connections.
Li Tai dared to wear the small golden seal given by Daxingtai when he went out for a walk without fear of getting dusty, but he really didn't dare to wear this precious sword. Regardless of how Yu Wenhu got it, he hung it on his waist
Going out to show off is an emotional provocation to the Changsun clan members.
Yu Wenhu probably also wanted to use this to make Li Tai hate Xianbei's famous family, thereby strengthening his attachment to him. Although this is a bit of a conspiracy theory, if it was Yu Wenhu, Li Tai felt that he might really have similar thoughts.
So when he gave the sword to Lady Miaoyin just now, he had some evil intentions and wanted to divert trouble to the east. My little arms and thin legs can't handle the eldest son's family, but if Dugu Xin is included, who are we afraid of?
"Then, little lady, I don't blame you anymore?"
Recalling how several people had entered the hall one after another with friendly smiles, He Basheng asked again with a smile.
After hearing this, Li Tai said proudly: "I am not an evil creature that gods and ghosts hate. I was ignorant and offended before, and now I sincerely apologize. This little lady Miaoyin knows etiquette and understands things, so she naturally forgives me."
"That's good. I'm going to advise you to be more tolerant. When a little girl leaves her parents and enters this strange situation, she will inevitably feel hesitant and suspicious. It's not her nature to vent her depression. You are older than her, so please be considerate.
, it’s not difficult to get along.”
He Basheng also laughed after hearing this, and was happy that the younger people close to him could live in harmony. After a moment, he looked solemn and said: "But I still have to warn you, hold back a little! I am a woman in Beizhen who is very straightforward.
He has a clear distinction between likes and dislikes, and he is no more scheming than your Han family. Since the daughter-in-law is given to me as I wish, of course I will take good care of him on his behalf."
When Li Tai heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed about being caught. But he still said seriously: "Uncle, who am I? Although I don't have Liu Xiahui's calm character, I still have high expectations.
, there has never been any absurd and self-deprecating deeds!”
"Why, is it self-degrading to be close to a girl from my family? But you, the Li family, don't tolerate it?"
After He Basheng heard this, he raised his eyebrows and raised his hand to pat Li Tai.
"What do I mean by that? It's just that we must be polite and cautious and never let others speak ill of each other! Uncle, your preference is a bit too much. You can't get close or you can't stay far away. How should I deal with it?"
Feeling that the force of He Basheng's slap on his knee became weaker, Li Tai sighed secretly in his heart, but still cheered up and said with a smile.
"Apan is not bad, I know you are not a stale person. I was a bit reckless in recruiting this little girl into my family, and after getting along with her for a few days, it was hard to let go. If you value your family status, stay away from her. If you focus on reality
, might as well be closer."
He Basheng looked at him again and sighed.
Li Tai was told that his thoughts were broken, but he was still a little shy: "It's a little early to say these things, isn't it?"
He is already an adult mentally, but the young lady is only ten years old. In the past, it was just a joke, but now that they know her, he feels a little sinful if he even thinks about her.
It seems that the young lady has a slight liking for him, but it's just a love of beauty. Which boy doesn't have a harem, and what girl doesn't love beans? The pure emotions of likes and dislikes in adolescence are only for feelings, not for etiquette.
As far as Li Tai himself is concerned, his fantasy goal is only Dugu Xin.
After hearing the words, He Basheng sighed: "It's getting late. The reason why he left her here is just because he doesn't want to disturb her now. But I can't protect her for a long time. In the past, it was just that I didn't know her. But now that I've heard the call,
Aye, it’s inevitable to take care of your elders. Looking at the relationship, I can’t think of a better person to entrust to me than you, Apan.”
"It turns out that I am so outstanding in my uncle's heart."
When Li Tai heard this, he also realized that Dugu Xin was not in an easy situation. If it was Yu Wentai who proposed, there would obviously be no need to arrange such an arrangement to avoid the marriage. But seeing He Basheng's face looking tired, he just said jokingly: "Then
I’m going to propose marriage now? Do you want to tell Dugu to open the house?”
"Go ahead and let's see if you can go straight in and out!"
When He Basheng heard this, he glared at Li Tai angrily, and then sighed: "The truth is clear, you can take control of yourself, how long can I take care of you? There is another matter. I have been living with you for a long time, and I have to worry about family matters.
They are all confused together, and they may not be able to be clearly separated after I leave.
Now that you have this little lady, the two sons may be persecuted, and you will not be short of help. Ah Pan, you are smarter than them. If you deal with it carefully, you can avoid being hostile. Don't let me go away and be uneasy..."
"No, if uncle is worried, then he should take a long-term view."
Li Tai held He Basheng's skinny palm with his backhand and said softly.
"That's enough. Thank you Apan for letting me go without any regrets! Young people in this world have to make a living for themselves. My son in hell expects me to suffer a lot..."
He Basheng patted the back of Li Tai's hand hard. There was still a smile in the sunken eyes, but tears had already poured out of them.
Lady Miaoyin just returned from a tour that Li Tai pointed out to her along the path leading from the hall to the hillside. She was still holding a handful of wild flowers picked on the hillside. When she entered the hall, she saw the old and young people sitting across from each other in tears. They were originally in a happy mood.
Suddenly it became heavy, and he held the hanging curtain in the hall with one hand, and there was a bit of hesitation on his face, not knowing whether he should go in or not.
After a while, she took a small step forward. Her little mouth was still depressed, but she forced herself to smile and held up the bouquet of wild flowers and said: "Ah, ah, these are the flowers I picked on the slope.
Yes, if you like it, I will go there tomorrow and the day after tomorrow..."
"Aye likes it, I like it, but this flower branch is not as beautiful as my wife."
He Basheng wiped away his tears, raised his hand to take the bouquet, and waved his hand to Li Tai, saying: "Go, go, and don't disturb me from talking to the little lady."
After hearing the words, Li Tai stood up and bowed to the little lady to say goodbye. The lady hurriedly gathered her skirt to respond, but when she lowered her head, she saw that the hem of her skirt was wet from the mountain spring. She hooked her fingers to cover her shame. When she looked up, Li Tai was already striding away.
After leaving the hall, his face froze, feeling lost.
After all, He Basheng still couldn't survive the summer. One day in early June, Li Tai was taking stock of the inventory in the Taiwanese government office. Suddenly, an official came to tell him that his family members from other places were waiting anxiously outside the government office.
Li Tai panicked when he heard this, and hurriedly rushed out of the official office and ran towards the front of the mansion. Just as he turned into the main alley of Taifu, he suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves behind him. Just as he was about to turn to the left, he heard Taiyu Wen Taiji of Daxingtai.
Call: "Li Boshan, mount your horse and go to your home!"
Li Tai quickly stepped forward, got on a free horse, and then galloped out together with Yu Wentai's soldiers.
It's a June day, and a child's face can change at any time. The sun was still shining brightly when we left the city. When the group arrived at Shangyuan, thunder was already rolling in the sky, and soon it started to rain heavily.
Li Tai led the way, and Yu Wentai took the lead and went straight into the valley villa. The tents of the left and right confidants rushed into the valley together, and soon completely surrounded the villa. The servants who had been staying there were also rushed into the valley.
Expelled.
Li Tai was not allowed to enter the hall. He lingered inside the fence for a while. Seeing the rain getting heavier, he ordered his family to take out all the umbrellas and raincoats from the warehouse and distribute them one by one.
Listening to the increasingly noisy thunderstorm, his mood became ups and downs. He felt a sigh of relief in his chest and was upset.
More and more people and carriages drove up to the plateau and entered the village. Many people poured into the valley despite the heavy rain, but were blocked by Daxingtai soldiers. Someone who knew Li Tai quickly came forward and asked loudly, but he did not know the details inside.
Nothing.
Dugu Xin arrived not too early. At this time, he also lost his previous graceful posture. Water ran down his face, and he didn't know whether it was rain or tears. There were two burly middle-aged men following him, and they were also washed away by the rain.
His face was blurred, but his trembling hands and feet revealed his anxiety.
There was a deafening crackle of lightning in the sky, and for a moment after the thunder, everything seemed to be completely silent. Amidst the noisy raindrops, Yu Wentai's heartbreaking cry suddenly came from the hall: "Brother Po Hu..."
This cry was like a sharp knife piercing people's defenses. The arms that were originally raised above the head to protect them from the rain fell down, and tears poured out like a bursting dam.
Dugu Xin and the other three people also bowed to the ground, and each of them cried out sadly: "Grand Master..."
Cries came one after another from everywhere, and for a while even the sound of the heavy rain was drowned out.
He Basheng's trusted and adopted son He Basheng, who had been staying in the hall, was in despair. He walked out tremblingly. He carefully distinguished himself in the heavy rain. He walked towards Duguxin and the other three people and whispered briefly. Then he came to Li Tai and said three words in a row.
He bowed and said in a sad voice: "Aye, I have no regrets in leaving. Thank you so much, Mr. Zhou Quan. It's hard to thank you for your great kindness in this life, but I will repay you in the next life!"
Li Taizheng was so sad that he didn't understand what he meant. When he realized what he meant after a moment, He Bahuan had already staggered away.
He drew the knife in his hand, cut through the rain curtain, and cried out sadly: "The sky has taken away my lord, how can a strong soul walk alone! The hell in the world will never leave, until one day comes!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a sharp knife sealed his throat, and his heroic body fell to the sky.
"The people who live will carry on the will, and the dead will not die! The Grand Master was born as a great person, and died as a ghost. Together with this great righteousness, we can wipe out the Eastern thieves!"
Li Taigang woke up from the shock of He Bahuan's death, but fearing that others would follow suit, he hurriedly raised his arms and shouted.
At this time, He Basheng's close followers who were kneeling in front of the hall also felt their feelings. From Zhu Meng onwards, everyone took off their clothes and gnawed their arms, kowtowed and sobbed: "Although my lord is gone, the family feud is still over! A certain class of people lived with hatred,
Vow to avenge blood!"
－－－－－－Digression－－－－－
As mentioned before, the first volume is about the process of the protagonist establishing himself in Kansai as a new guest from Dongzhou. Let’s take the death of He Basheng as a node. The first volume ends here. The next chapter begins with the second volume.
The protagonist will begin to get deeply involved in the political and military activities of the Western Wei Dynasty. Thank you for your support and wish you a happy life!!!