Eastern Jin Dynasty: My powerful father

Chapter 212 Murong Mother and Son

Huan Xi walked slowly into this courtyard, his eyes sweeping across the mother and son in front of him.

"I pay my respects to Mr. Liang."

Murong Ying bowed and saluted, and her two sons also bowed to Huan Xi.

"The three of you are guests from afar, no need to be polite."

As he said this, Huan Xi looked at Tuoba Si, who was obviously the older of the two brothers.

Tuoba Shi, who was only ten years old, met Huan Xi's gaze without flinching.

If he had a timid temperament, he would not have stepped forward to fight and bite Changsunjin when he assassinated Tuoba Shijiqian.

Huan Xi stared at Tuoba Shi, and Murong Ying's heart was already in her throat.

After a long time, Tuoba Shi finally lowered his head and avoided Huan Xi's eyes, not daring to look at him.

Huan Xi smiled and said:

"Guan Zhong once said that the Yi and Di are like beasts.

"Tuoba Jun killed his father to seize power, and he was no different from an animal, but you were able to risk your own life and dare to fight the assassin with your bare hands.

"This heart of loyalty and filial piety can serve as an example even in China, let alone the Yi and Di."

Murong Ying on the side couldn't help but feel overjoyed when she saw Huan Xi praising Tuoba Shi.

After Tuoba Shi thanked him, Huan Xi took his mother and son to the front hall to talk. As for Quan Yi, after Huan Xi entered the door, he had already headed back home in the dark.

Everyone walked into the front hall and took their seats. Huan Xi asked Murong Ying:

"Mrs. Tuoba is getting used to living here. Is anyone coming to disturb you?"

Murong Ying hurriedly said:

"The country suffered great changes, and fell here. Fortunately, I had the right to write a letter to properly arrange it. I, my mother, and my son were not disturbed by anyone. I have to worry about Duke Liang."

Quan Yiguan paid homage to Liang Guozhongshu, so he was also called Quan Zhongshu.

Huan Xi nodded and then asked:

"Huan returned to Chang'an with his class today. He learned that Madam Tuoba asked for an audience, so he came in a hurry. I wonder what Madam Tuoba wanted to discuss?"

After hearing this, Murong Ying couldn't wait to say:

"Since Duke Liang knows that Shi'er fought with the assassin, he must also know that the late king had passed the throne to Shi'er before his death.

"I, my mother and my son were being chased by evil thieves and were desperate. Fortunately, King Youxian of the Xiongnu protected us and sent someone to escort our orphans and widowed mother to Chang'an. We were fortunate enough to meet Mr. Liang.

"I also ask Duke Liang to uphold justice and help Shi'er return to Dai and regain the throne.

"If it goes as planned, Dai Guo will follow Liang Gong's lead in the future."

Huan Xi was mentally prepared for this. Under the nervous and expectant eyes of the mother and son, Huan Xi said seriously:

"To be honest with Mrs. Tuoba, when Huan was still in Longyou, after hearing the cause and consequences, he had already submitted a petition to the court, requesting the Queen Mother to designate Mr. Tuoba as acting king.

"It's just that Liangzhou is currently suffering from disaster, the hungry people are crying for food, and the national treasury is empty. Huan is unable to send troops for a while.

"But don't worry, you three. When I get through the current difficulties, I will definitely attack Daiguo and help Master Tuoba regain his throne."

Murong Ying was overjoyed. She stood up, knelt down and said:

"Gong Liang is so kind and virtuous that I will never forget you. I am willing to be a slave and a maid, just to be able to serve Duke Liang."

Huan Xi also stood up quickly, helped Murong Ying up, and said:

"The imperial court will send a favor soon. Mrs. Tuoba is the Queen Mother, so how can she accept herself as a slave?"

Murong Ying insisted:

"If not, it would be difficult to repay Duke Liang's kindness."

At this time, Shen Chiqian, who had been guarding Huan Xi, suddenly stepped forward and said:

"Mr. Liang, there is something that I have said that seems to be stuck in my throat, and I am unhappy if I don't spit it out."

Hearing this, Huan Xi raised his eyebrows and said, "Chi Qian is coming, no need to be restrained."

Shen Chiqian said seriously:

"If Duke Liang wants to send troops to represent the country and help Master Tuoba succeed to the throne, why not take Mrs. Tuoba as his concubine.

"Mrs. Tuoba pledged herself to repay Duke Liang's kindness.

"And Mr. Tuoba is extremely filial by nature. Liang Gong has a father-son relationship with him and helps him regain the throne. Daliang and Dai will be able to live in harmony and become one family, and there will no longer be any worries about conflicts."

Murong Ying's pretty face turned red when she heard this, while Huan Xi became furious and scolded sternly:

"Shut up! I, Huan Bodao, am not a person who wants to repay a favor!"

Shen Chiqian looked horrified and quickly knelt down to apologize.

Huan Xi apologized and said to Murong Ying:

"It was me who was usually too indulgent, which made him speak arrogantly, and now I have offended Mrs. Tuoba.

"Please don't misunderstand Mrs. Tuoba. Huan promised to send troops only for justice and justice, not for the sake of beauty!"

In front of her two sons, even though she was embarrassed, Murong Ying mustered up her courage and said softly:

"What the young general said is not what I think in my heart and mind.

"I came to Chang'an and heard about Duke Liang's name for a long time. Now that the hero is in front of me, I have already lost my square inch and my heart is so confused.

"I only hate the beauty of Puliu, which is too beautiful to be seen by Duke Huan."

When brothers Tuoba Shi and Tuoba Han heard this, their expressions remained as usual.

After all, there is no way for Hu people to say that widows should keep their integrity.

If they had not escaped from Shengle, their mother would have been taken into the house by her eldest brother Tuoba Shijun.

According to the custom of the Xianbei people, after the father passes away, the mother takes her young children to remarry. This is a natural thing.

Now it is better for Murong Ying to be Huan Xi's concubine than to stay in Shengle and become the wife of the eldest brother Tuoba Shijun and the fourth brother Tuoba Yanpo.

Murong Ying's affectionate confession may not necessarily come from the heart. Huan Xi knew this very well, but he was still secretly happy.

With Little Huan Gong's ability, as long as he entered his house, Murong Ying's heart would belong to him sooner or later.

Huan Xi stepped forward, held Murong Ying's hand tightly, and said seriously:

"Why is Mrs. Tuoba so unreasonable? When Huan first saw Mrs. Tuoba, he was astonished.

"I'm just worried that my wife won't be able to let go of my past relationship, so I hesitate, fearing that I won't get what I ask for.

"Now that I know Madam's intention, Huan has no worries anymore. I am willing to seek a good matchmaker and establish a consensus. I hope Madam will not give up."

Murong Ying did not take away the hand held by Huan Xi, she said with red cheeks:

"I am extremely happy to be loved by Duke Liang."

With that said, Murong Ying turned around and greeted Tuoba Shi and Tuoba Han:

"Shou'er, Han'er, why don't you come forward to pay your respects to your father?"

The two brothers came to Huan Xi, bowed their heads and said:

"The child pays homage to his father."

Huan Xi lifted the two of them up, looked at them, and laughed loudly:

"With such a beautiful son, how can we not make people feel happy?"

Of course, Huan Xi didn't expect that Tuoba Shi would really protect him at the risk of his life just like he protected Tuoba Shijiqian. After all, how could his stepfather compare to his biological father.

Just like Huan Xi couldn't really treat them as his biological sons.

"Chi Qian, please quickly tell the kitchen to prepare wine and meat. Today you have both a beautiful concubine and a beautiful son. It is a double happiness, so you should celebrate."

Shen Chiqian took the order to leave and quickly went to the kitchen.

That night, Huan Xi drank with Murong Ying's mother and son in a separate courtyard.

Looking at their happy faces, they really look like a family living together.

　No more today, sorry.

　　

　

(End of this chapter)