My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 65 The Miserable Green-Robed Youth
Gao Yu did not linger on the street for too long and went straight to the Prince's villa.

On his way back, he ran into Liu Gui, who was returning from an outing, and the two met face to face.

"how?"

Gao Yu asked curiously, and Liu Gui said that he was going to find Erzhu Rong when he went out.

Liu Gui shook his head. "Tianbao sent someone to tell me that Prince Yuan Yi of Jiangyang has ordered that in the next few days, the Imperial Guards in front of the palace are not allowed to go out except for their necessary duties of guarding the palace, unless they have a written order from the general in charge. Anyone who is surrounded will be dealt with according to military law. He has no way to get out."

"That's a pity... but there's always a chance."

"Ah."

After chatting with Liu Gui for a few minutes, Gao Yu went to Gao Huan's bedside.

"Erlang, haven't you seen Lord Chenliu?"

"No, Lord Chenliu is not at home."

"I suppose you were given a hard time by the gatekeeper of the Duke of Chenliu's residence?"

Gao Huan personally experienced just how much the lords of Luoyang looked down on them, a group of barbarians from the Six Garrisons. From the moment they entered Luoyang, they were constantly stared at with strange eyes, and everyone looked down on them.

He was whipped forty times just for sitting and eating meat while delivering an official document.

Ling Shima could have easily transformed into a farm owner and whipped him, but instead, he insisted on using the excuse that Gao Huan had stepped in with his left foot first to cause trouble.

He really...cried himself to death.

"It was indeed difficult to communicate, but I handed him a silver coin and asked him to pass on his business card, and then I came back."

"Well, it's normal for people of lowly status like us to suffer some humiliation in Luoyang. You don't need to take it to heart. Suffering today is so that you won't suffer again in the future."

“Brother, I understand this principle as well.”

After exchanging a few more words with the brothers, Gao Yu left the room.

He planned to wait for the two people who went to investigate Ma Xiang's whereabouts to return. He didn't want Gao Huan to know about this matter; he would handle it himself.

But instead of the two people, several armored soldiers appeared.

Wearing armor in Luoyang?
Could it be that the central army has come seeking revenge?
He instinctively reached for the bow, but calmed down. However, one hand was already on the hilt of the ring-pommel sword at his waist, gripping it tightly. He would strike at the slightest sign of trouble!
He also gave Liu Taozhi and the others a meaningful look, reminding them to get ready.

However, Gao Yu breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Zhu Wenyu.

After exchanging a few words with the armored soldiers, Zhu Wenyu approached them. "My lord, these brothers are here to investigate the ambush of the princess's convoy. They need your cooperation."

Gao Yu nodded, got up and followed.

The group came outside and there was a carriage. After the armored soldiers lifted the curtain of the carriage, there was a corpse inside, which still smelled a bit foul. Gao Yu couldn't help but frown.

"Is this the bandit who ambushed and killed the princess that day?"

Gao Yu stepped forward and examined him carefully, then gestured to cover half of his face before replying, "When that bandit ambushed the princess that day, he covered half of his face with a black cloth. I didn't confirm his exact appearance at the time, but I compared it with the arrow in his neck and it matched the situation that day. The bandit who attacked and killed the princess that day was this person."

Without asking any further questions, the soldiers mounted their horses and left with their carriages after receiving a reply.

Zhu Wenyu did not leave with them, but continued, "My lord, my king has been dealing with important matters these past few days, so he has not been able to thank you all in time. Today... the king has specially prepared a grand banquet in the palace, and I have come to invite you to the banquet."

There are still good people among the high-ranking officials and nobles in Luoyang.

Gao Yu thought that the Prince of Guangping had not seen them for several days because he did not want to express his gratitude.

"Hold on."

Gao Yu returned to the villa and spoke with Gao Huan.

Gao Huan was injured and obviously couldn't go to the banquet with them. He thought for a moment and then instructed, "Second Brother, you can go alone. There are many rules in the Prince's mansion. Bringing too many people will only cause trouble. Remember, no matter what reward the Prince of Guangping gives, you should just express your gratitude. Even if he doesn't give you any reward, don't complain. Instead, you should thank the King and Queen for their hospitality."

Gao Yu smiled and nodded.

He summoned a maid to give him a quick wash, washing away the dust of his journey. The maid serving him watched intently, not even daring to blink.

After everything was ready, Gao Yu went outside and rode with Zhu Wenyu and the others to the residence of the Prince of Guangping.

………………

After entering the Guangping Prince's residence, Zhu Wenyu deliberately stood beside Gao Yu, wanting to see what kind of surprised expression Gao Yu, this unsophisticated barbarian from the northern frontier, would show upon seeing the prince's residence.

Gao Yu showed no surprise whatsoever, remaining calm and composed as if the mansion were utterly ordinary and insignificant in his eyes.

This greatly disappointed Zhu Wenyu. He figured that these barbarians from the northern frontier had been living in that poor and cold land for too long, and even if good things were placed in front of them, they wouldn't recognize their value.

Humph.

They really are barbarians!
Zhu Wenyu stopped laughing at Gao Yu and instead puffed out his chest, looking smug!
Yuan Ti's royal residence was luxurious and vast, far surpassing that other villa. After entering, the path twisted and turned, and he might have gotten lost if it weren't for the attendants leading the way.

Although Gao Yu remained calm, he couldn't help but be astonished. The powerful families in Luoyang lived in mansions and spent countless sums of money, while many people in Huai Shuo had no roof over their heads and struggled to even survive. The difference was simply beyond reason.

However, what he didn't know was that Yuan Ti was nothing special among the Yuan clan princes. Yuan Yong was the wealthiest among the clan members. It was said that Yuan Yong's banquets cost tens of thousands of coins, and the pavilions and towers of his mansion were even higher than those in the imperial palace. It was outrageous that the young emperor and Empress Dowager Hu turned a blind eye to such overstepping their bounds and adopted an attitude of indulgence and tacit approval.

soon.

Gao Yu was then brought before the Prince of Guangping.

Gao Yu glanced at Yuan Ti from afar. He was quite handsome, with bright eyes and a youthful spirit. He could be described as a handsome young man.

Zheng Dache was clearly dressed up carefully.

When he rescued her last time, the situation was urgent, and Gao Yu didn't have the extra time to pay special attention to her.

Take a look today.

Zheng Dache came from a top-tier family and was pampered from birth, never having been involved in worldly affairs. She had an exquisitely beautiful face, skin as white as snow, and so delicate it seemed to break at a touch.

As she sat upright, her posture was elegant, her chest full, the silk robe with its curved hem seemingly unable to contain it, as if it were about to burst forth. Her waist was slender, barely able to be grasped in one hand.

Slender branches are laden with abundant fruit.

Something!

Zheng Dache seemed to sense Gao Yu's gaze upon him. His face flushed slightly, whether from a natural bodily reaction or from applying blush, his watery eyes reflected Gao Yu's image, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

"Greetings, Your Majesty! Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Gao Yu bowed slightly and clasped his hands in greeting.

Yuan Ti also looked him over. He saw that Gao Yu was eight feet tall, standing tall and straight, with bright and piercing eyes, red lips and white teeth, and sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes. He couldn't help but praise him, "Good! Just as the princess said, he is indeed a young hero!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kind words, Your Highness."

“The other day, His Majesty had important matters to attend to, so he neglected you. Today, I have specially invited you here. Please have a seat.”

A maid immediately led Gao Yu to the left and sat him down at the table.

There were more than ten pieces of tableware on the table, some of which Gao Yu had never seen before...

No wonder the big shots in Luoyang look down on these stinking outsiders; they really know how to enjoy life.

Subsequently.

Several more maids arrived, lined up, each holding a spoon or similar item, ready to serve Gao Yu at any time.

The most outrageous thing is that there is a maid kneeling beside Gao Yu, who seems to be there to serve him food.

Yuan Ti and Zheng Dache kept looking at Gao Yu.

Seeing that he remained calm and showed no surprise, both of them were well-read people, and their evaluation of Gao Yu rose a notch. Just his composure and courage alone were extraordinary!
The Prince of Guangping waved his hand, and immediately servants brought in food and placed it on the table.

The maid beside Gao Yu immediately poured him a bowl of wine.

"Come! I will first thank Lord Gao for saving the Queen's life!"

Yuan Ti raised his cup.

Gao Yu looked at it carefully and felt it looked like a glass?

The maid beside him poured him a cup of wine, the color of which was different from the yellow wine Gao Yu usually drank.

After he drank the wine in one gulp, wasn't this wine?
Grape wine luminous cup, urge you to drink Pipa immediately.

Gao Yu benefited from the Lou family's influence in Huai Shuo, and could barely be considered to have eaten and seen things, but compared to a prince like Yuan Ti, he was indeed a country bumpkin who had never seen the world.

"Several months ago, after the Duke of Chenliu returned victorious from his northern expedition against the Rouran, he spoke frankly at the court assembly about a young hero in Huai Shuo. I only recently learned that it was you. Seeing you today, I can confirm that your reputation is well-deserved!"

Yuan Ti admired the Prince of Wei during the Warring States period the most.

Seeing that Gao Yu was a young hero, he had the idea of ​​recruiting him as a retainer and wanting Gao Yu to work for him in the palace!
after all……

Gao Yu is now just a military household member. Everyone in the Great Wei knows that the greatest wish of the military households in the Six Garrisons is to break free from the shackles of military household status.

This matter would be difficult for others, but for him, the prince, it was nothing.

He planned to wait until he finished dealing with the current affairs of the central army before asking Prince Yuan Yi of Qinghe to help him get this matter done.

Having previously joined forces with General Zhang Yi, the general in charge of the Western Expedition, it seems the matter with the central army is likely settled. After all, Liu Teng, the close attendant, has already inquired in detail about the princess's abduction that day, and the central army will undoubtedly be asking similar questions as well.

Those military men in the central army couldn't withstand the investigation.

This matter is bound to succeed! He couldn't help but feel secretly pleased with himself.

Well... there's no need to tell them about helping her get rid of her social status beforehand; just consider it a way of thanking the Gao brothers for saving Seventh Sister.

When the time comes, these two brothers will receive such a great favor, won't they bow down and pay homage to him?
Thinking of this, his smile widened, and he drank several more glasses of wine.

(End of this chapter)