Eastern Jin Dynasty: My powerful father

Chapter 268 How is he?
Seeing He Xuan's cheerful footsteps as she left, He Muluo felt quite envious.

She had experienced this carefree life herself, but it had become a fleeting thing in the blink of an eye.

Although she has accepted her fate, as He's mother said, she was born in the Helan tribe and enjoys rich food and clothing, so she should contribute to the tribe.

But He Muluo was still unwilling to give up and became Huan Xi's concubine. Of course, she was not required to serve her parents-in-law. She was not qualified to serve her parents-in-law as a concubine.

But when he thought about having to look at his wife's eyes and live a life of dependence on others, He Muluo felt that there was no hope for the future.

She even secretly hoped that her brother would settle the matter, so that she would not have to marry and go to Guanzhong.

Hemuluo grew up in the grasslands, and certainly did not yearn for the colorful world in Guanzhong.

But unfortunately, this wish was destined to fail. Not long after He's mother left, she came to He Muluo with a woman.

Mother He said:

"I heard that Huan Xi is proficient in Xianbei language, but since you married to Guanzhong, you have to learn the language of their Jin people. This woman is a Jin person from Daidi. She has read books and can read. From now on, she will Come teach you.

"Haier previously proposed to betroth Muro to him. He was obviously tempted, but he still pretended to refuse.

"Thank you for your hard work along the way."

However, after He Muluo dealt with He's mother away, he really studied hard with the woman.

He Naci explained:

"It is my duty to do my best for A Gan Ben."

A few days later, He Naci, who had secretly left the camp, finally returned.

He Laitou said:
"False feelings, that's also affection. It's better than Fu Sheng, who doesn't show any affection at all.

How could a prairie woman like to read, read, and learn those useless etiquette? If she really had to choose, Hemuluo would rather ride a horse, bend a bow, and shoot geese.

"Why do you say that?"

He Laitou heard this and said curiously:

Since He Muluo agreed to this marriage, no matter how reluctant he was, he would still cooperate.

He Muluo forced a smile and said:

"While you were going south to visit Huan Xi, news came from Jinyang. Did you know that Qiang Ping had been killed by Fu Sheng?"

He Naci pondered for a moment and said:
"This person has a good reputation, but his actions are not efficient."

After all, if she really made a fool of herself, she wouldn't be the only one who would be embarrassed.

"You have to learn the etiquette of Jin people carefully, and don't let others laugh at you."

"Jin people are like this, treating others with a hint of hypocrisy."

After listening to He Naci's report, He Laitou looked at his son who was dusty and tired, and said happily:

He Naci shook his head and said:

"Mom is still thoughtful."

He Laitou nodded, and motioned for the others to step aside for now. Only the father and son were left in the tent. He Laitou asked:
"When you meet Huan Xi this time, what do you think of him?"

He Naci was surprised and said:

"Isn't that Queen Mother Qiang's biological brother? Why was he punished?"

The queen was innocent, and Fu Sheng was able to kill him, just to avoid disaster for himself. Now, killing his own uncle was nothing new. He Naci was just curious about the reason.

He Laitou revealed:
"There were rumors among the people that Huan Xi was about to attack Dai, which caused panic among the people. Even Fu Sheng heard about it.

"Fu Sheng was so angry that he issued an edict to cut open the chests and gouge out the hearts of all those who spread rumors." He couldn't bear it, so he went to the palace to persuade Fu Sheng, but Fu Sheng was not the one who listened to Jin's advice, and ordered him to use chisels on the spot. It was drilled through the top of Qiang Ping's head. It is said that Qiang Ping's brains flowed to the ground and he died in the palace.

"Alas! Fu Sheng is so cold-blooded and ruthless. Even his relatives are in danger, let alone us aliens.

"Huan Xi treats others hypocritically, but as long as we serve him wholeheartedly, at least he will not become ruthless.

"If we can maintain this friendship between monarch and minister, is it important whether it is true or false?"

He Naci nodded repeatedly. He felt palpitations just after hearing what happened to Qiang Ping. He didn't know how the officials of the Yu State in Jinyang lived their lives. They probably lived in fear every day.

Just as He Na was in a daze, He Laitou continued:

"In extraordinary times, we still need to act decisively and delay the situation, lest we have long nights and many dreams."

With that said, He Laitou ordered:
"Nasi, you immediately send someone to communicate with Huan Xi about the itinerary so that he can lead his army north to meet him.

"Early tomorrow morning, the entire Helan tribe will move south!"

He Naci responded with his hands raised:
"The child takes orders."

When he left He Laitou's tooth tent, He Muluo was already guarding him outside the tent.

"Agan!"

He Muluo came up and said:

"I have a few questions to ask A Qian. A Qian always loves Muro the most, so don't lie to me."

He Nashi smiled and said:
"I know what you want to ask. There are many people here talking, so this is not the place to talk."

So He Muluo took his brother back to his tent. Before she could ask, He Muluo asked:
"You want to ask about Huan Xi?"

He Muluo lowered his head and hummed, and said:

"My mother said many good things about him, but I heard them all from others. Now only A Gan has seen him. A Gan, tell me what he is like."

Different from the answer given to He Laitou, facing He Muluo, He Naci naturally said something else:
"Huan Xi has a beautiful appearance and a humorous nature. When chatting with others, his words are humorous. Meeting him this time is like taking a breath of spring breeze."

Saying that, He Naci teased and said:
"If I hadn't been a man, it wouldn't have been Muro's turn to get married."

He Muluo muttered after hearing this:
"What nonsense did A Gan say? Now you are praising him to the sky. Don't wait until I meet the real person. But there is a world of difference."

He Naci said confidently:

"You will know for yourself when you meet him."

Hedong, Jinyang.

Qiang Ping's death is already in the old calendar. Not long ago, one of the only four remaining auxiliary ministers in the Yu Kingdom was reduced by one, who was the current Prime Minister Lei Ruo'er.

Lei Ruo'er was not a Di, but a Qiang. He was originally the chief of the Qiang tribe. In the late Zhao Dynasty, he led his troops to join Fu Hong and held various prominent positions. After Fu Xiong's death, he took over the position of prime minister.

Among the eight auxiliary ministers, Lei Ruo'er ranked only below Grand Master Yu Zun, but even such an important minister was exterminated by Fu Sheng because of his outspokenness.

None of Lei Ruoer's nine sons and twenty-seven grandsons survived.

Seeing Fu Sheng wantonly killing ministers, not only the Qiang people felt chilled, but also the Di people felt rebellious.

For a time, undercurrents surged in Jinyang City.

In the secret room of Donghai Palace, Fu Jian looked at his brother Fu Fa and said excitedly:

"These are troubled times, and the country is not stable. If you continue to allow Your Majesty to torture and kill ministers at will, and people's hearts turn against you, I am afraid that this foundation will eventually be eaten by outsiders, and you and I will become prisoners!"

(End of this chapter)