Chapter 10: The Infants and the Zhao Orphans

This time, she did not subconsciously overlook it. After finishing, she returned to the courtyard, not immediately going back to her own room, but brought Lü Wu to the ancestral hall.

Just now, grandmother appeared to be in a daze, her eyes caught sight of the new changes in the Lao Lü family, but her mind seemed unable to process the signals received

Lü Wu did not give Cheng Ying another opportunity to speak, summoned the family elder Zhuo to come in, and instructed him to prepare accommodations for Cheng Ying

He knew he was taking a risk and felt somewhat uneasy, so he ordered his servant to invite the family elder, Zhuo, over to inquire about the arrangements for the old man and the young child.

The chief retainer Takumi left with a heart full of doubts

Most importantly, Cheng Ying observed that the old Lu family had only one elder and one child, and there was only one retainer.

It is not a matter of goodwill; it is purely that he vaguely remembers the close alliance between the Han and Zhao families

The grandmother was assisted by Lü Wu as she toured the old Lü family home.

He is paying attention to the follow-up, but more of his energy is focused on the construction of the sealed area

The small nobility in remote areas, even if they know something, will certainly have a very limited understanding

"Wuh ah." Only when the grandmother reached the entrance of the courtyard did she seem to come to her senses, saying: "You may take as much as you want."

If it were others, even those of only average ability, Lü Wu would, in order to achieve the effect of spending a fortune to procure bones for a horse, not only hire them but also offer treatment that exceeds their capabilities, thereby demonstrating his determination and generosity in valuing talent, with the hope of attracting capable individuals to come and serve him

"Establishing a good relationship is quite nice..." Lü Wu sat in his original position, continuing to ponder: "This Cheng Ying is quite bold. He must know that the Wei and Han families' descendants have been here, yet he still dares to brazenly bring the Zhao family's orphan along. Isn't he afraid of being recognized?"

The talent of the child is not what I require. Lu Wu did not discover Cheng Ying's ill intentions, and calmly continued, Perhaps he could temporarily serve as a guest.

Who does Lu Wu think this guy looks down on

Due to the undeniable accent, he claims to come from Zhao.

Will you take me in or not

There are already signs of prosperity, and naturally, the more talents there are, the better it is

In fact, after the Zhao clan was destroyed, Cheng Ying sacrificed his own son in place of the Zhao bloodline that was killed, in order to preserve the last lineage of the Zhao clan.

Is it true that the Zhao orphans were really reported or captured? Do you believe that just a moment before, Lu Wu received a bounty, and a few days later, the old Lu family was trampled by the private army of the Han family?

He knows in his heart that his grandmother did not gain any support by returning to her family home; all she brought back was sadness and disappointment

A sudden increase in the number of people in a family indicates that there will be a period of social chaos within that family

The sudden instructions from the grandmother likely indicate a failure to seek assistance, leading to significant issues in her mindset. She feels that she is unable to contribute to the revitalization of the family and has decided to let go completely

After Cheng Ying finished feeding the baby, he placed the baby back into the carrying basket and then strapped it onto his back

Lu Wu looked at the few memorial tablets, hesitated for a moment, and then knelt down.

Many times, mere determination is not enough. He entered the mountains and, relying on his skills, managed to survive for a while. He found a cave to take refuge in, but as the sword he carried broke, and then the cave was taken by a bear, his body, which had once been healthy during his escape, had deteriorated. Feeling that he could no longer continue, he finally emerged from the mountains

Who could it be

The Lao Lü family is unable to accept Cheng Ying as a vassal, but is willing to provide temporary shelter.

As soon as they entered, the grandmother was in tears, using great strength to pull Lu Wu to the place where the ancestral tablets were enshrined, and she knelt down first to pay her respects.

Cheng Ying even went so far as to sacrifice his friend to death in order to protect the Zhao orphans. (It is said that this was done voluntarily by Gongsun Chujiao)

To embark on a major development, it is essential to demonstrate that this family possesses ample wealth and is indeed in an ambitious phase, allowing for greater tolerance in attracting talent

Cheng Ying understood Lü Wu's intention

Lü Wu naturally had to prepare for the welcome, noticing that there had been no changes in the procession, and observing that in just half a month, the grandmother had shown even more signs of aging.

and accompanied by a relatively young infant, who appeared quite destitute

Cheng Ying replaced the Zhao family's orphan with his own son, who was then killed, a monumental secret that not only deceived the monarch and numerous nobles but also fooled the Zhao family's staunch ally, the Han family

Lü Wu was aware that the monarch of the Jin state and the numerous nobles were still hunting down the remnants of the Zhao clan, with a substantial reward offered. However, he did not have the intention to report them or to capture them directly.

One cannot withstand the fact that Lü Wu is a time traveler

Do not feel the need to pay them special attention. However, do not neglect them either

Master. The chief steward Zhuo was quite perplexed and said: "Talented individuals, yet not hired?"

He is very confident in his swordsmanship, believing that even if something goes awry, he could eliminate the old and the young of this family on a dark and stormy night and escape under the cover of darkness without any issues

The grandmother knelt down and began to murmur and mumble continuously towards the tablet...

And after the grandmother left for half a month, she returned

However, it must be said that if one is an ordinary minor noble, relatively young, with limited exposure and a narrow circle of contacts, under such circumstances of information isolation, one could indeed be deceived.

Cheng Ying clearly displayed his disappointment, and after bowing, he followed the elder Zhuo and departed.

Clearly, it is Cheng Ying, who is accompanied by the Zhao orphans, who is bullying others because he considers himself a minor noble, lacking intelligence and experience, isn't it

As Lü Wu pondered, had he known that Cheng Ying harbored murderous intentions and thoughts of plunder, he would undoubtedly have summoned the warriors immediately, determined to reduce him to a pulp.

Lü Wu was not polite before either; he took whatever he needed

The number of people going out is the same as the number of people returning

The chief steward, although not particularly intelligent and lacking in insight, is not entirely devoid of intellect, and immediately sensed that something was amiss

Moreover, nobles typically marry only among themselves, indicating that the grandmother's family, even if not prosperous, is still of minor nobility

Therefore, one can imagine how great Cheng Ying's determination was to protect the Zhao orphans

Despite his deliberate attempts to conceal it, his eyes remained fixed on Lu Wu, as if he were ready to erupt in violence at any moment, or perhaps to flee with an infant.

His way of thinking is not something that people today can compare to

In this day and age, framing a close friend is considered more immoral and despicable than killing one's own son

Cheng Ying's plan is to find a small village to temporarily recuperate, wait for his health to improve, acquire weapons and some necessities by various means, and then take Zhao and the orphans of the Tushushi family back into the mountains to hide.

In this day and age, the wilderness is truly not a paradise; one can encounter various ferocious beasts and venomous insects at any time and place. Under the exposure to wind, sun, and rain, even a slight discomfort or minor illness, if left untreated, can escalate into a serious condition, potentially leading to death

As for reporting them

If it were not for the knowledge that the Zhao family could be revitalized after the story of the Zhao orphans, Lü Wulian would not even consider temporarily taking in this large and small pair.

The arrival of one large and one small was an interlude for Lü Wu

Subsequently, Cheng Ying fled into the mountains with the Zhao orphans

Until now, he only knows that his grandmother married a member of the Han family from the old Lü family, but he does not know exactly which Han family it is

The key is Cheng Ying and the Zhao Orphan

Lu Wu did not provide any unnecessary explanations, inquiring about the arrangements for one large and one small item, and instructed the family elder Zhuo to discreetly place them in inconspicuous locations

Jia Lao Zhuo, in a conversation with Cheng Ying, acknowledged that he was not as talented as Cheng Ying and expressed a strong desire for the family to attract talented individuals to serve them

At the same time, no new carriages have been added

"Ancestor." Lü Wushen reached out and tugged at his grandmother's long sleeve, saying: "Let us observe together, Grandson."

In a short period, there has been a significant increase in subordinates, and the old Lü family, which appears poised for major development, is considered by Cheng Ying to be the best target

A family without aspirations does not care whether there are talents or not