My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 11 Hou Jing is in trouble!
"This winter has been tough, but thankfully we managed to go out once before it snowed."

"Yes, I wonder what will happen to Father and Wan Jing."

Gao Loujin looked outside, a worried expression on his face.

Winter is tough for everyone, but it's even tougher for the Rouran people. If they can't survive, they'll head south and raid, making it the most dangerous time for those guarding the fortresses.

After the New Year.

Devastating news has arrived!
Gao Yu, who was lying on the kang (a heated brick bed), heard someone crying outside.

He put on his fur coat.

I went outside and took a look.

They found Gao Loujin weeping with his face covered, and Wei Jing comforted him, while Gao Huan held a tattered leather armor in his hands.

afterwards.

Gao Yu only found out then.

Gao Shusheng died in battle. Rouran tribes came south to raid, and happened to be near the fortress where Gao Shusheng was stationed. The Rouran people, who could not survive, unleashed amazing fighting power. Although they were forced to retreat, the Huai Shuo army also suffered heavy losses.

The body of the advanced mathematics student was never recovered, so only a leather armor was sent back.

Gao Yu was alright, since he had never seen Gao Shusheng since he transmigrated. Even after merging with the original owner's memories, he had very few memories of Gao Shusheng, his 'father'. He only vaguely remembered that Gao Shusheng seemed to have married a new wife after Han's death.

While keeping vigil for Gao Shusheng.

Gao Yu was worried that Gao Huan would be too sad, so he comforted him, "Brother, don't be too sad. After all... life still has to go on."

After a moment of silence, Gao Huan reached out and touched his head, saying softly, "Yes, life goes on."

As the son of a military household in one of the six garrisons, Gao Huan had long been prepared for this.

...............

Winters in Huaishuo are cold, and spring comes a little later.

The ice and snow gradually melted and the temperature gradually rose until the end of March.

Gao Yu walked briskly down the road.

Yesterday at dinner, Gao Huan told him that Hou Jing had returned!

He had to find Hou Jing quickly and then plan to have Gao Huan and Lou Zhaojun meet by chance!

After being hungry and cold.

He no longer cared about anything else.

He just wanted to get on his sister-in-law's good side as soon as possible.

At an age when they are still growing, if they don't want to go hungry, then let their older brother sell his body!

However, this kind of thing can't be done by him alone; he still needs to ask Hou Jing for help.

We arrived at Hou Jing's house.

Just as Gao Yu was about to raise his hand to knock on the door, he heard someone open the door behind him.

Could it be that the voluptuous and feisty woman across from me is going to seduce me again?
Gao Yu was deeply impressed by this feisty woman.

It wasn't that the other party harbored some great calamity, but rather that he possessed a fierce and outspoken personality, daring to point his finger at Hou Jing and curse him—how fierce he was!
Gao Yu turned around and saw Hou Jing walking out with a grin, fastening his belt. Hou Jing turned back reluctantly and said, "You slut, remember to leave the door open for me tonight! I'll come back and deal with you later!"

Done.

He looked up and noticed Gao Yu was there too. He immediately walked over, looked Gao Yu up and down, and then patted Gao Yu on the shoulder.

"Hey, Mohedu, it's been a while, you've gotten quite a bit stronger!"

Gao Yu has indeed grown quite a bit taller. After all, he's at the age where he's growing, so it's not surprising that he suddenly grew taller.

Furthermore, Gao Loujin tried his best to satisfy Gao Yu's appetite, so that he would not be like other children from military households, who were malnourished, resulting in stunted physical development and a frail appearance.

Quite robust.

"What are you doing?"

Gao Yu glanced at the still-open door behind him, looking slightly surprised.

He remembered the woman across the hall who used to point her finger at Hou Jing and curse him. Why has she suddenly changed her tune?
"Why don't you go in too? It'll be a good opportunity for you to experience the pleasures of sex."

Hou Jing, being quite loyal, didn't keep his food to himself. As if savoring something, he suggested, "This slut does have some skills. You could have her teach you. You'll know what it's like once you've tasted it. The only problem is your frail health; you might not be able to withstand her rough treatment." Gao Yu rolled her eyes. "Didn't she look down on you? She even called you ugly as a wild broomstick. Did you force yourself on her?"

"Hey."

Hou Jing grinned, and his already ugly appearance was made even more lewd by this smile.

"Her husband died young. If it weren't for my family sharing some food with her, how could she have lived to this day? Chastity can't buy a full stomach with millet. Why should I force her?"

Now Gao Yu knew the reason.

He couldn't be bothered with it; he was starving himself every day, so he had no time to deal with such things.

Only when the granaries are full can people know etiquette.

What's the point of etiquette when you're starving? Respect the fate of others.

He was too lazy to ask any more questions, so he immediately pulled Hou Jing and pushed open the door to go inside.

"Brother Jing, do you know the Lou family?"

"Of course I know. The powerful families in this town, even the town magistrate, have to treat the head of the Lou family with utmost respect and come out to greet him."

"Everyone says the Lou family is quite wealthy. I'd like to know... just how wealthy are they?"

"Hey, half the shops in the East Market are run by the Lou family. They have countless cattle, sheep and horses. Don't you know that there are also many soldiers in the army who want to become servants in the Lou family?"

Gao Yu didn't ask directly, but instead asked many questions indirectly.

He needs to sort things out before making a detailed plan.

However, Hou Jing was just an ordinary soldier and didn't know much about the Lou family.

All that is known is that the Lou family has always lived in the fortified village they built themselves.

For now.

Going to the East Market is the most likely way to run into Lou Zhaojun. After all, Hou Jing said that every spring the Lou family sends a caravan to replenish the goods for the shops in the town. Perhaps Lou Zhaojun will come along?

After staying for a while, he left first and went home.

The next day.

Gao Yu went to find Hou Jing again, but found no one at home.

"Could he still be at his wife's house across the street?"

Gao Yu then went directly to knock on the door.

Not a moment.

The door opened, and his wife, who had once flirted with him, was still voluptuous, but looked much more haggard. When she saw that it was Gao Yu, she clearly misunderstood.

"Erlang...do you wish to come in?"

As she spoke, a blush appeared on her haggard face, her eyes became extremely moist, and her tone became sweet and coquettish.

After being bullied by pigs for so long, a handsome young man suddenly appears, so of course I have to make up for all the grievances I've suffered!

They even wanted to pull Gao Yu into the house.

Gao Yu had no such idea and quickly shook his head to decline, then asked another question.

"I came looking for Wan Jing, but is he not here?"

Mentioning this name, the woman's face darkened noticeably, and her tone became extremely cold. "That Ye Bi went out late last night and hasn't returned."

out?
Is it still the middle of the night?
Gao Yu was stunned. He quickly turned around and ran home.

When he arrived at the door, he saw a familiar figure.

I met him last year when we raided the Rouran tribe. He was with Hou Jing when they went to clear out the outposts. His name was Bilugu.

Bilugu looked anxious and didn't even bother to greet Gao Yu before pushing the door open and entering.

He shouted urgently.

"He Liuhun! Come out quickly, something's happened to Hou Gu!!"

(End of this chapter)