roccoschili Chapter 162 Yu Yichou's Life Story
Chapter 162 Yu Yichou's Life Story
A look of nostalgia flashed across Yu Yichou's eyes and he shook his head.
"My mother was very gentle, but she seemed like an orphan. Children of the same age had grandparents, uncles and aunts, but I didn't. So she always sat on the doorstep and looked into the distance, looking very lonely."
Gu Wei's eyes were deep. "I have looked through the Pei family tree before. If I guess correctly, your mother should be a member of the Pei family. She is my aunt, and my mother's sister. Pei Leyi."
Yu Yichou's eyes widened, his distant and indifferent expression completely shattered, "My mother is your aunt? I have only heard my father call her Le Yi, so her last name is Pei? Pei Le Yi... Then why did she lose all contact with the Pei family?"
"The Pei family has an old saying that marriage is an obligation for both boys and girls at birth. Your mother ran away before the wedding and left a huge mess for the Pei family, so she should not be ashamed to admit her last name."
Yu Yichou's eyes were burning with anger. "That means I still have family, a lot of family? You are also my family?"
After his family was destroyed, Yu Yichou fell into deep distress.
The old servant was his father's servant, and the little boy was an orphan he picked up by chance.
In this vast world, he is alone, all his relatives are dead, and he walks alone with a deep hatred on his back.
Now that he knew he actually had relatives, Yu Yichou's heart was boiling with warmth, as if he had found some secret bonds and he no longer felt lonely.
Gu Wei patted Yu Yichou's shoulder and curled his lips slightly, "I should call you cousin."
Yu Yichou took a deep breath and solemnly bumped fists with Gu Wei.
"No wonder your mother and I look so much alike. Turns out it's no coincidence."
He looked at the vast starry sky and suddenly felt the power of fate.
Everything is destined in the dark.
He saved the little orphan, which attracted Ru Jie'er, who then brought Xie Ling over, and behind Xie Ling was Gu Wei.
Gu Wei was a thoughtful person. He looked through the family tree and found out his mother's background.
He lost all his relatives, but unexpectedly gained more relatives.
It seemed as if there was a thread leading him forward.
The destinies that he could not predict were his predetermined fate.
Gu Wei curled his lips, "Come on, I'll take you to meet your aunt. Mother will be very happy if she knows."
Yu Yichou was a little nervous now. He followed behind Gu Wei with his long eyebrows slightly furrowed.
"Mother."
Gu Wei called out loudly and told Pei the whole story.
Pei's expression changed from surprise to understanding.
My memory goes back to that winter twenty-five years ago.
That winter was exceptionally cold, with heavy snow falling, and the long river in Qinghe County was covered with thick ice.
At that time, she had just become pregnant with Gu Yun, and was taken back to Qinghe County by her husband to attend her younger sister's wedding.
The entire Pei family was decorated with lights and decorations, and everyone had joy on their faces.
Except for one person, Pei Leyi.
Although she was the bride, she looked worried.
Pei grew up with Pei Leyi and they have a very good relationship.
In the bridal chamber, Pei Leyi cried and grabbed her hand, saying that she didn't want to get married and that she already had a lover.
Pei was frightened to death and quickly covered her mouth.
But looking at the gloomy look on my sister's face, I couldn't say anything.
She naturally hopes that Pei Leyi will be happy.
Hesitantly, he said, "Look, it's not bad for me to marry General Gu."
Pei Leyi shook his head.
"Sister, are the so-called parents' orders and matchmaker's words so important?"
On the day of the wedding, the entire Qinghe County was deserted.
The groom came on a tall horse to pick up the bride, but the bride was gone.
In the hundred years of the Pei family, there had never been a bride who ran away from marriage. This incident caused great unrest in the people of Qinghe County and brought shame to the family that had arranged the marriage. It also caused an irreparable rift in the relationship.
Old Master Pei fainted from anger on the spot and personally crossed out Pei Leyi's name from the family tree.
When Pei found out, she couldn't tell whether she was happy or worried.
She was happy that she didn't have to marry someone she didn't love, but she was also afraid that her lover was not a good person.
Twenty-five years have passed since they separated, and she has not heard from her younger sister again. Old Master Pei doesn't even want to mention her, and the younger generations of the Pei family don't even know such a person exists.
However, Mr. Pei must have secretly added Pei Leyi's name later, otherwise Gu Wei would not have been able to find it.
As Pei thought about it, her eyes were already filled with tears. "What a fate! What about Le Yi? Where is she now?"
Yu Yichou sighed lightly and said evasively, "My mother passed away a few years ago."
"Died of illness?"
Pei's eyes were empty and her hands tightly grasped the hem of her skirt, as if she was back in her childhood when Pei Leyi secretly went out to play with her, and his chubby little hands tightly grasped her sleeves and sweetly called her "elder sister".
"She has had her own ideas since she was young, which are different from the rest of us. I never expected this ending. Well, seeing that you are so sensible, your father must be a good man. As long as she is happy, that's all."
Yu Yichou and Gu Wei hurried over to help her calm down.
After a short while, Pei continued, "Child, when you have time, go to Qinghe to see your grandfather. He is a cold-hearted man with a warm heart. He will definitely be very happy to see you."
Yu Yichou nodded solemnly, "I will."
After a few more words, Gu Wei pulled Yu Yichou aside and went straight to the point, "Why did you come to Jiaozhou? Jiaozhou is so remote, and you are the imperial teacher of a country after all, why did the emperor send you here?"
Yu Yichou also came back to his senses from the joy of finding his relatives. His eyes were cold and he became the ethereal and unworldly imperial master again.
"Because Long Rui appeared in Jiaozhou."
Gu Wei raised his eyebrows, "Long Rui? Is it necessary for you to come all the way here for this thing?"
Any county in Beijiang that wanted to gain the attention of the imperial court would basically use the appearance of Long Rui as an excuse to flatter the emperor, praising him for his meritorious service in governing the country and the peace and happiness of the people.
Regardless of whether it was true or false, the emperor wanted to seek a good omen, so he would naturally reward the officials of that place.
All Beijiang officials know the mystery of Long Rui.
But after all, it reflects the emperor's majesty, so everyone knows it.
So Gu Wei’s surprise is understandable.
Yu Yichou nodded solemnly, "I originally thought it was just a gimmick, until I saw Long Rui appear in person..."
Yu Yichou said with a broad gaze, "This thing is really strange. I suspect it is a secret treasure that has been hidden from the world. It will definitely be beneficial to your future undertakings!"
Gu Wei frowned: "Hasn't it been discovered yet?"
Yu Yichou's eyes were somewhat complicated, and he continued, "Long Rui appeared in a manor outside Jiaozhou City, but that manor was firmly controlled by a large family in Jiaozhou. The governor and I could not get in, so we could only watch Long Rui appear from afar. In addition to looking up some ancient documents, I was busy with that in the past few days."
Gu Wei was surprised, "Why would a mere governor be afraid of a mere big clan?"
Yu Yichou shook his head. "A powerful dragon cannot defeat a local snake. The governor has only been in office for a few years and has not yet been able to completely control the gentry families in Jiaozhou. And this Tu family is indeed quite capable."
As the two were talking, Xie Ling came over holding a wooden box.