Chapter 118: Pingzhou City Yan Family
The aristocratic families have the problem of being arrogant and looking down on others, and the Cui family also has this problem.
But during the turbulent times, the Cui family implemented the policy of "showing kindness to the people and defending Pingzhou". In order to keep the family and the people united, the Cui family was punished more than once and became much more obedient.
The decision to welcome Northern Yan into Pingzhou was made by the head of the Cui family and the elders. All those who had a say in the Cui family bowed their heads in submission, and the people below naturally dared not disobey.
So this matter is over.
But the Xie family is different from the Cui family. It was the same in the previous life. Although the Xie family was forced to surrender due to the situation, they still remained superior and maintained an attitude of "calling you lord is giving you great face."
It is true that dynasties are changing, but my Xie family remains forever.
In addition, in the previous life, the Northern Yan army lost too many people in Chongshan Pass, and later administration in Laizhou was very difficult. When the government decree was issued, Xie agreed to it on the surface, but privately threw it aside and treated it as if it did not exist.
Moreover, with the surrender of the Xie family at that time, it was not easy to do something like killing a group of people as a protest. They could only solve the problems one by one. After eight or nine years of troubles, as Northern Yan became more and more powerful, these people finally became obedient.
In this life, you have to hold people down first.
If you want to surrender, you must show your attitude, bow your head and kowtow. If you are unwilling to bow your head, then kill me.
Since he couldn't see the situation clearly, he acted arrogantly even though he was a vassal. He didn't take the Northern Yan regime seriously and continued to want to be the local emperor of a state. He didn't obey the government orders and deserved to die.
After hearing what Cui Si said, the Xie family members were all frightened and did not dare to say anything in rebuttal for a while.
However, Xie Luo was dissatisfied and wanted to say something, but the two Yanyun Guards gave him a cold look and he didn't dare to say anything more.
"What are you doing in Pingzhou?"
Xie Lu opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but his throat felt so painful, as if it was being cut by a knife. He waved his sleeves and let the attendant beside him speak for him.
"The Fourth Young Master accompanied the First Young Master on their trip to Xianyang to visit the Cui family. However, something delayed him on the way, causing him to fall behind."
"So how long have you been gone?"
"Ten days."
On the tenth day, Cui Si and others returned from Chongshan Pass, had just passed through Yuanzhou, and arrived at the border of Pingzhou. If Xie Xi and others rode at full speed, or even traveled day and night, they should have almost reached Xianyang City.
"What brings you here? Do you want Cui's help and surrender to Northern Yan?"
"This..." The attendant glanced at Xie Lu, and only when he saw him nod did he dare to say, "Xie seems to have such an idea."
"That's great." Cui Si sneered. "I'm going back to Xianyang now. Why bother looking for the Cui family? Just come to me directly. I'm also waiting for the sincerity of the Xie family."
"You go to Xianyang City first and meet your eldest brother. Let him think it over carefully. I will stay in Pingzhou City for a day before returning to Xianyang City."
Cui Si had not been to the Yan family for many years. This time when she was returning to Xianyang and passing through Pingzhou City, she was not in a hurry to go back, so it would be nice to stay at the Yan family for a day.
"Okay, go ahead and don't get in my way."
After Cui Si finished speaking, she immediately sent everyone from the Xie family away.
Xie Luo was immediately annoyed after being slapped in the face like this and being sent away as if he were an insignificant person.
Seeing this, the people around him quickly grabbed him, and the attendant simply knelt down and hugged his thighs.
"Silangjun, Silangjun, please don't be impulsive. If you cause trouble, Dalangjun will not forgive you."
The "big brother" mentioned by the attendant was Xie Xi, Xie Xi's elder brother from the same mother as Xie Luo.
Xie Xi had long been fed up with his brother's dissolute appearance. If he dared to cause trouble and ruin the Xie family's business, he would probably come over with a whip.
When Xie Lu heard Xie Xi's name, his face froze again. He didn't dare to act impulsively. He snorted coldly, then turned around and got on the carriage.
Seeing this, the four beautiful maids looked at Cui Si carefully, then quickly followed.
The Xie family members did not dare to stay any longer. They quickly packed up their things and drove away in their carriage without even having time to eat breakfast.
When they left, Cui Si was still sitting under a tree by the lake drinking fish soup.
We didn’t catch much fish this morning, but we put them in two pots and made fish soup. Each person could have a bowl, and it was very delicious when paired with semi-dry rice.
After breakfast, everyone packed up and continued on their journey, stopping and walking along the way. They set out early in the morning and found a cool place to escape the heat at noon. After five days, the group finally entered Pingzhou City.
The carriage was escorted by hundreds of guards on horseback. As soon as it entered the city, it attracted the attention of everyone on the street.
At first, no one dared to say much, but after the team passed by, they began to whisper and talk.
Cui Si drove the carriage directly to the door of Yan's house. Before she got off the carriage, she asked someone to deliver a visiting card. As soon as she got off the carriage, someone came to greet her immediately.
"Oh, it's Liu Niang. Please come in. I've already told the old lady. I'll take you there right away."
"Aunt."
The one who came to greet her was her aunt, the mistress of the Yan family, and was called Madam Yan.
Mrs. Yan was wearing a rouge-colored dress. She was tall, with a round face and a high bun. She had a rather lively and sharp personality. She would smile whenever she saw someone and was polite and enthusiastic.
"Hey, you've been on such a long journey, didn't you just come back from Chongshan Pass?"
"Yes, I'm passing through Pingzhou City and came to visit my grandmother."
"It's hard for you to remember your grandmother. She hasn't seen you for a few years, and she thinks your mother has passed away. You've become estranged from her, and you've been having a rough time lately. You've lost a lot of weight."
"You and your brother must come here more often in the future."
"Has your stepmother bullied you all these years? If so, please tell us and we will definitely take care of it for you."
Cui Si thought, if he cared so much about me, why did we stop communicating all those years?
However, everyone was angry about the past, and they were too embarrassed to show weakness.
Cui Si thought about it and stopped thinking about it.
The Yan family has not done anything wrong, nor do they have any deep feelings for the brothers and sisters. However, their grandmother and uncle are still alive, so it is reasonable for them to visit them.
These are the closest relatives we have in this world.
It’s better not to have any regrets.
"Thank you, auntie. The Song family can't bully me."
The group chatted all the way, entered the Yan Jiayi Gate, and passed through several corridors and gardens before arriving at Old Lady Yan's courtyard.
Old Madam Yan was in good spirits at the moment and even went to the yard to wait for them in person.
"Sixth Lady, Jiang Xiaolang, you're back?"
The two men bowed to the old lady. Old Madam Yan was very happy: "No need to be so polite, no need to be so polite. I was very worried when you went to Chongshan Pass before. Now I am glad that you have returned safely."
"But are you back in Xianyang City?"
"Not yet. I passed by Pingzhou City and came to see you first."
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