At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 357

Mrs. Gao warned in a low voice: "There is chaos outside, try not to run around outside if you have nothing to do, now that the emperor is far away in Liaodong, Yang Xuangan will respond to every call, maybe... the sky will really change, and you must be careful in everything."

Changsun Wuji was rather disapproving. In his opinion, Yang Xuangan took advantage of the emperor's eastward conquest to raise troops to cause chaos. Although he took advantage of a big loophole, it was a pity that he made a foolish move and led his troops to take Luoyang, the eastern capital. What a fortified barrier, with enough soldiers and food, just relying on the impromptu mob assembled by Yang Xuangan, let alone a hundred thousand, even a million, it is impossible to break through the city in a short time. The emperor may also return the army from Liaodong to quell the rebellion. When surrounded by all sides, Yang Xuangan will become a turtle in the urn, and defeat is inevitable. Unless Yang Xuangan wakes up and abandons the eastern capital to take Guanzhong, maybe there is still a chance to achieve hegemony.

Of course, the mother was also out of concern for herself, so Changsun Wuji did not refute, but agreed, so as not to worry her mother.

Before dark, the servant girl came back and bought five or six hundred catties of grain, enough to feed the whole family for half a year, as well as a large amount of bacon, dried fish and pickles.

When Changsun Wuji saw it, he couldn't help giving a thumbs up and praised: "Guanyin's servant girl is really smart to plan ahead. My brother has heard that everything in Luoyang City has skyrocketed recently. When the rebels arrive, the price of goods will inevitably increase. So I suggest uncle to store up some food as a backup, but I didn't expect Guanyin's servant's idea to coincide with brother Wei's."

The eldest grandson Wugou smiled and said: "Yang Xuangan is approaching menacingly. I don't know how long this battle will last. Prepare more food to be prepared."

Changsun Wuji said decisively: "It won't be too long, at most three months. If Yang Xuangan can't capture the Eastern Capital, he will surely be defeated."

Gao's complexion was gloomy, and he scolded: "Wuji, these words are not harmful to the family chatting at home with the door closed, and they must not be interpreted by outsiders!"

After all, there are no absolutes, Yang Xuangan is responding to everyone now, and his morale is like a rainbow. It is hard to guarantee that there is no internal support in this city of Luoyang. If it reached Yang Xuangan's ears, even if there was no fear of his life, his future would be ruined.

Changsun Wuji smiled and said: "Mother, don't worry, the child is not a person who has no sense of propriety. He knows what to say and what not to say in front of outsiders."

Gao said angrily: "It is the best, you must know that diseases come from the mouth, and disasters come from the back. When you were born, your father always taught you to use your ears more and speak less, talk less and do more."

The eldest grandson Wuji said solemnly: "My son always remembers his father's teachings, and dare not forget."

Only then did Gao nodded in satisfaction and said, "Servant, tell me to pass on the meal."

The family chatted after dinner, when the servant suddenly woke up and said, "Silang, miss, I almost forgot to tell you that the servant girl met Mr. Gao on the street today."

The eldest grandson Wugou was stunned for a moment, with a strange look on his face.Changsun Wuji was surprised and asked: "Changqing is working in Zhuo County, why did you come to Luoyang at this time, did you misread?"

The waiter shook his head and said: "Although the servant girl's sewing skills are not as good as the girl's, her eyes are sharp and she can see clearly. It is Mr. Gao. He is riding a horse with a masked woman in Tsing Yi on the street outside Beishi. Is there something urgent?"

"That's strange. Could it be that Changqing has urgent business to do?" Changsun Wuji asked in amazement.

However, Mrs. Gao glanced at her daughter casually and said, "My son doesn't have to guess randomly. If Gao Changqing has the heart, he might not come to visit after finishing his business."

Changsun Wugou's heart skipped a beat for no reason, he lowered his head and lowered his eyelids in silence, his face felt a little hot.

Changsun Wuji smiled and said: "It's true, if Changqing returns to Luoyang, he will definitely visit uncle."

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Let's say that Gao Bufan and Yang Qingruo rode straight to the Yue Palace, and the guards in charge of the gate saw Yang Qingruo coming, and opened the door to welcome him in without even notifying them, which shows that Yang Qingruo's status in the Yue Palace is indeed detached.

Yang Qingruo and Gao Bufan were led to the living room of the palace. A man who looked like a butler hurried over and saluted Yang Qingruo respectfully, "I have seen Miss Qing."

Yang Qingruo nodded and said: "Butler Shi, you don't need to be too polite. I have something to ask to see the King of Yue. Please let me know."

This steward Shi is about 40 years old, with a fair face and beardless, feminine temperament. He is probably a eunuch. He glanced at Gao Bufan casually, and then replied: "My lord is not at the mansion now. , have not returned yet.”

Gao Bufan was a bit surprised when he heard the words, Yue Wang Yang Tong is Yang Guang's grandson, it is said that he is not yet ten years old, he is at the age of peeing and playing with mud, so he is so diligent?It's almost dark today, are you still off work?
Yang Qingruo didn't seem surprised, nodded and said: "Then I'll go to Shangshu Province, by the way, this is Gao Changqing, the shepherd supervisor of Zhuojun County, and I came to meet the King of Yue with this girl, please housekeeper Shi to settle down."

Steward Shi's eyes lit up when he heard the words, and said: "I don't know who the young talent is, but he can catch the eyes of the young girl. It turns out that Gao Changqing, a talented scholar from Yi County with both civil and military skills, has long admired his name!"

Gao Bufan was sweating in secret, being looked at by an eunuch with that kind of admiration, awkwardly, he cupped his hands and said: "Director Shi is too praised, Changqing is ashamed."

The two exchanged a few pleasantries, which meant they had known each other. Yang Qingruo was probably worried that Gao Bufan would feel left out, so he beckoned him aside and gave him a few soft words before leaving for Shangshusheng.

After Yang Qingruo left, Steward Shi gave Gao Bufan a meaningful look, then smiled and said, "Master Gao, please come with me."

"Housekeeper Lao Shi is here." Gao Bufan thanked him, and followed Steward Shi to a small independent courtyard.

This housekeeper Shi was able to take the position of the housekeeper of the Yue Palace, so he was naturally a person with great eyesight. He saw that Gao Bufan had a special relationship with Yang Qingruo, so he didn't dare to neglect, and arranged for him a very elegant small courtyard as his residence. In Yue Wang's mansion, there are only a handful of people who can enjoy this kind of treatment.

Steward Shi explained with a smile: "The rebel Yang Xuangan rebelled and made troubles. Biri will come to Dongdu. The prince is busy with political affairs these days, and occasionally he will stay overnight in Shangshu Province, so he may not return to the palace tonight. Mr. Lao Gao will stay here temporarily for a night. , when the prince returns, he will arrange for Mr. Gao to meet him."

Gao Bufan just thanked him and stayed here calmly. Seeing this, Steward Shi couldn't help but secretly marveled. The Prince's Mansion is not an ordinary place. If others are lucky enough to spend the night in the Prince's Mansion, they will all be happy, but this Gao Changqing is so calm Zi Ruo, it is rare to have such concentration at such a young age, no wonder even Ke Dun recommended this son to the emperor.

(End of this chapter)