Chapter 466: Hu People
As the New Year draws closer, snow finally begins to fall in Dongdu.
It has been almost a year since I came into this world in the spring.
In less than a year, he traveled across half of the Tang Dynasty, and climbed all the way from a dying death row prisoner in the first heaven to the sixth heaven. He did things that many people would never even dare to think about in their entire lives, and became truly famous throughout the world.
No wonder the middle school boys in the previous life all wanted to travel through time.
Zhao Yushu brushed off the thin layer of snow on his head, turned and walked into the kitchen, rolled up his sleeves and started to help.
We changed the venue for this year's New Year's Eve dinner and decided to have it at Lan's house.
Wei You came over without any hesitation. Anyway, he was the only one in the academy. Boss Gu couldn't come, so he went to his father-in-law's house to celebrate the New Year with the title of son-in-law given by his two junior brothers.
Tianxianglou left Rulan and Wanqing behind, and Zhao Yushu, his cheap brother, had nothing to say. After he suddenly came to his senses, he remembered to write a letter to Wang Yuan and Ouyang Wen, who had already returned to the southeast, asking them when they would be back.
The only special thing was that Li Tong actually rejected Li Jian’s invitation to a family dinner, and also rejected the banquet between the emperor and his ministers, which was considered a public expression of dissatisfaction.
Then the woman directly sent a visiting card to Lan Ling, openly asking to come for the New Year's Eve dinner. Lan Ling thought hard for a long time, but couldn't find a suitable reason to refuse, so she urged Zhao Yushu to leave after the New Year, saying that there were bad people in Dongdu.
The Chinese New Year is a big event. No matter which world or era, as long as people still speak Chinese and write Chinese characters, the Chinese New Year is the top priority of the year.
As the New Year approached, the entire Tang Dynasty ceased hostilities. There were no more urgent messages sent by flying swords from various places, and routine intelligence reports showed no major events.
Everything seemed to come to an end with the Chinese New Year.
At least there's a pause button.
The snow stopped, the moonlight and the snow reflected each other, and the whole world was bright.
Ji Leng and A Yao cleared a space, lit a large string of firecrackers, and ran away while covering their ears.
Amid cheers, Zhao Yushu's first year as a freshman officially came to an end.
Early in the morning on the first day of the new year, Mr. Ge sat upright in a chair. Zhao Yushu took the lead and kowtowed to the only elder in the family to wish him a happy new year. At the same time, he received the New Year's money that Mr. Ge had prepared long ago. Although it was not much, it was full of thoughtfulness.
Lan Ling was next, followed by Ji Leng and A Yao. After they had all kowtowed, Wei You waved his robe and knelt down respectfully.
Old Ge suddenly lost his composure and was about to stand up with a tremble. Zhao Yushu had a close relationship with him and he could calmly treat him as his elder, but Wei You was the third master of the academy and his status was far higher than that of Old Ge, a palace servant. His humble status for a long time made him feel that it was a great honor to be able to dine at the same table with these chosen ones. How could he dare to kneel down to them?
"Please sit down."
Zhao Yushu said at the side: "You are the elder, Third Brother respects you, it has nothing to do with status, I just don't know if the New Year's money you brought is enough."
"Enough, enough, enough. I have as much as I want. Haha. I have as much as I want."
Mr. Ge took out some money from his sleeve and handed it to Wei You tremblingly, taking the opportunity to secretly wipe the corners of his eyes with his sleeve.
"After all, I am also a junior, and you can't do without me today."
Li Tong walked up to Ge Lao and knelt down respectfully. Ge Lao's whole body was stiff. This was perhaps the first time since the founding of the Tang Dynasty that a royal noble kowtowed to a palace maid sincerely.
"County, Princess..."
"Why, you won't look down on me?"
"How dare I! How dare I! Alas, old man, since I entered the palace when I was young, others have insulted me when I was weak, and others have been afraid of me when I was strong. When has anyone ever truly respected me? It's worth it, it's worth it. Come, Princess, you are also a good child. Take it. You will be safe and sound this year."
The New Year in Dongdu is very lively and Dongdu is also very large. I walked around day after day and it seemed like I would never finish.
"When do you plan to leave?"
Wei You sat on the top floor of the book tower, with letters piled up a foot high beside him. Zhao Yushu couldn't imagine which unlucky guy was doing all these jobs when his third senior brother was being taken around by the old man.
"Let's get through the 15th. You have to let me finish the New Year properly, right? Every time you guys assign me a task, it's like a near-death experience. No matter how lucky I am, I can't handle it."
Zhao Yushu and Ge You were lying on a soft couch. They lit the heater and felt a little hot, so the folding fan given by Lan Ling came in handy.
"It's up to you. Senior Brother Wu from Shushan sent a letter saying that Dabei Temple and Tubo are mobilizing troops, so they won't fight for a while. I estimate that you should be able to get there before February. Just in case, I suggest you conceal your identity and go there."
"I'm familiar with this, but the name Bai Jintang is almost overused. Can you give me something practical this time?"
Wei You smiled: "Bai Jintang's reputation has spread from Chang'an to Xiangzhou. You are also considered a legendary figure in the mortal world. Don't worry, we are well prepared this time. It will definitely not happen that you were targeted as soon as you left Dongdu like last time."
Zhao Yushu also grinned. The promise of the third senior brother always made people feel at ease.
"Big Brother will take you to Chang'an first."
"Ok?"
Gu Changfeng stood on the top of the Book Tower. The wind was so strong that it made his white robe and black hair look very elegant.
Zhao Yushu squatted aside and drew circles.
For a man, the biggest blow is never that every girl you meet is the real girl left by your father, Prince Duan, but that you call your cousin in Jin Yong's book, and no matter where you go, there is a man who is more handsome and stronger than you standing next to you to show off.
"Why do we have to go to Chang'an first?"
"Help you conceal your identity."
"I mean, what does hiding your identity have to do with going to Chang'an?"
"You'll know then."
Bah! I was the one who went through life and death, but you didn't say a word to me. Believe it or not, I'm quitting!
"No problem, listen to your senior brother."
"good."
This time Zhao Yushu had to go into battle alone. Lan Ling ran to the academy to ask for an explanation, but was persuaded to go back by Wei You.
"If you follow him, it will be easier for the underworld to find him. Miss Lan, believe me, when I need you, I will definitely let you appear beside him, and it will definitely not be you in the fourth heaven."
Wei You is just an ordinary man, but what he says is more convincing than that of the old man.
"Say goodbye properly, and then we'll leave."
Gu Changfeng smoked a cigarette and watched Zhao Yushu hug each person in the yard in turn, then waved his sleeves.
Outside Tongguan, a bearded leader looked at the letter of introduction and household certificate in his hand, and was quite unhappy: "You were introduced by the manager of Huibao Merchants, so I will naturally not reject you. However, you have some Tang blood, so why don't you clean yourself up and act like a Hu person?"
Zhao Yushu, who was wearing a western robe, a headscarf, and a yellow-brown beard, put one hand on his chest and said, "I can never forget my roots."
"Well, come on, I beg for the Tang identity that so many people want, but you still don't want it. Okay, you know a few martial arts skills, right? Then you can be a bodyguard. Come with me to Chang'an tomorrow morning. Your name is..."
Zhao Yushu raised his head and smiled.
“Alibaba.”