Yin Wen escorted Lu Yuan to Liangzhou, and of course he was not the only one there. However, after the Chen family's thugs found his whereabouts, Yin Wen protected him and led the thugs away. The caravan still went west along the normal route.
"Brother Yin, where are your parents, wife, and children?"
Wan Jinlan and Yu Song heard a lot of news as they traveled westward from Bingzhou. The news that the emperor's bloodline was not legitimate spread across the country. Also, because Emperor Jian'an had killed many people over the years, there were people with ulterior motives who took the opportunity to spread rumors that Emperor Jian'an was cruel and inhumane.
Prince Su's rebellion was so vigorous that the imperial court was unable to suppress it for a long time, and it was inevitable that the various states and counties had their own ulterior motives.
Wan Jinlan and Yu Song left Bingzhou and passed through Sizhou and Yongzhou. They saw soldiers being conscripted in many villages and towns, and the people were complaining.
If the local officers were not ambivalent, why would they recruit soldiers on such a large scale?
The world is about to fall into chaos. Yin Wen escorted Lu Yuan to Liangzhou. His life or death was uncertain, so how would he arrange for his parents, wife and children?
Yin Wen said, "Madam, don't worry. My parents, wife, and children are all in another caravan. They have many thugs in their caravan, and we're on the official road, so it shouldn't be a problem."
Although Yin Wen said so, he couldn't help but feel worried.
It was not until the group of six entered Liangzhou that Yin Wen saw from afar that his parents, wife and children had safely entered the inn, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
After spending a few days together, Lu Yuan's attitude towards Wan Jinlan became visibly closer.
When Yu Song and Yin Wen went to buy food, Lu Yuan asked about the Queen Mother's condition before her death.
Wan Jinlan wasn't actually sure if Lu Yuan was related to the Queen Mother, so he asked tentatively, "Uncle, do you still remember my mother-in-law's maiden name?"
Lu Yuan looked at her speechlessly, and admired his niece-in-law.
For the sake of firearms, they called him uncle for the sake of relationship, but in fact they always had doubts about his identity.
Wan Jinlan's face flushed slightly at the look in his eyes. He awkwardly handed him the roasted small tile bird and said in a rather servile manner, "Uncle, please have some."
Although there is not much meat in the sparrow, it is extremely delicious after being roasted and a little salt is added. Her skill in roasting the sparrow has made great progress after these days of living in the open air.
Lu Yuan did not reject her kindness, but he still responded to her words before eating, which made Wan Jinlan feel at ease.
"My sister's name is Song Yan, but she should have been Lu Xuan. When I first met you and your wife, the wooden hairpin you were wearing on your head was the one I gave her."
Wan Jinlan was startled. The Empress Dowager's name was Song Yan. The old man hadn't mistaken her. She then pulled out the wooden hairpin from the pocket sewn close to her waist. "But this one?"
After Lu Yuan took it, he stroked the hairpin, looked at the smooth and shiny body, and nodded with nostalgia in his eyes.
In a flash, Wan Jinlan was shocked. "Uncle is going to Chiwu County to see Magistrate Lu Yanlu?"
"Lu Yanying is my uncle's son, and also my husband's and my cousin!"
When she and Xiao Feng first arrived in Liangzhou, they discussed whether to go to Lu Yan for help.
She had never associated Lu Yuan and Lu Yan together before, but now that she thinks about it, it seems like she had missed a lot.
Seeing Lu Yuan nod, Wan Jinlan said, "Uncle, to be honest, I knew the name of my cousin Lu Yan when I was exiled. It was a backup plan left by my mother-in-law for my husband and me, but we were cautious and did not go to Hua County to seek refuge with him."
Lu Yuan was eating the tile-sparrow meat. Wan Jinlan turned over the string in his hand and saw that it was also cooked. He tore off a thin leg with his hands and stuffed it into his mouth. It was hot, but really fragrant.
Wan Jinlan was very curious about Lu Yuan. She didn't know why Lu Yanyuan was in Liangzhou but his daughter-in-law and grandson were not with him.
Lu Yuan quickly ate the quail meat, wiped his mouth and said, "You were right not to go and seek refuge with him first. My son divorced his wife, married a new wife, and sent his daughter-in-law and grandson back."
Wan Jinlan was stunned.
Could it be that the Queen Mother considers Lu Yan as one of her own because of their kinship?
Seeing her expression, Lu Yuan didn't want to slander his son, nor did he want to say that his deceased ex-daughter-in-law was an extremely jealous person. He added, "I heard that the man my son is marrying has a very bad temper. He has some kinship with the Li family and keeps him under very strict control. If you two go to him, you will inevitably be exposed."
Based on this point, Lu Yuan said that it was right for Wan Jinlan and the others not to go to Lu Yan first.
His uncle's few words gave Wan Jinlan a preliminary impression of Lu Yan. Was he fickle? Was he a weak husband, henpecked?
Since my uncle said that the woman Lu Yan married later was extremely strict with him, it is not difficult to understand why Lu Yan sent his ex-wife and son back to his hometown.
Of course, what she was thinking now were just guesses.
Just as Wan Jinlan was about to speak, Yu Song and Yin Wen appeared at the other end of the loess road.
The two of them bought some steamed buns and two roast chickens in a nearby village, both of which were still steaming hot. Wan Jinlan gave the remaining two skewers of tile sparrow to them.
After eating and drinking, the group set off again.
Three days later, they arrived outside Hua County.
After saying goodbye to a few people, Lu Yuan walked aside and looked at Wan Jinlan.
Wan Jinlan's heart skipped a beat, and he sensed something. He stepped forward with a smile on his face, "Uncle, do you have something to tell me?"
Along the way, although Wan Jinlan didn't say what she wanted him to do, she would wave his old firearm in front of him from time to time, and he knew her purpose.
"If you want me to do something for you, it's not impossible."
Wan Jinlan's eyes flashed with excitement, "Uncle, if you have any conditions, just tell me."
"First, we need a large amount of copper and iron, build a firearms workshop, saltpeter, propolis..."
Wan Jinlan thought he wanted him to do something for him, but he only told him the necessary conditions for making firearms.
Her mind worked very quickly and she remembered the key things very well.
After Lu Yuan finished explaining, he asked, "Do you remember it clearly?"
Wan Jinlan nodded and then repeated it.
Lu Yuan nodded in satisfaction, "After I take a look at the situation at the house of this unfilial son of mine, I will go to Gu'a Town to look for you."
After Lu Yuan and Yin Wen nodded, they walked towards the city with hunched backs.
Wan Jinlan and Yu Song accompanied Yin Wen to pick up his parents, wife and children.
In the future, Yin Wen will settle down in Hua County with his parents, wife and children, and will then send the caravan's goods to the Western Regions.
Two months later, the epidemic in Liangzhou seemed to have disappeared, and there were not many refugees. However, people were in a hurry on the road, and few stopped to chat.
After settling Yin Wen's family, Wan Jinlan and Yu Song rushed to Qingyuan County. At nightfall, they arrived a few miles away from the mountain stronghold.
The sound of horse hooves "clattering" is very eye-catching in the night.
From a distance, she saw with her sharp eyes that there were dark shadows swaying on both sides of the road, looking sneaky. Yu Song stood up from his horse, jumped off silently, and was about to pull the person out.
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