EBE Chapter 214 Xun Yu: Father, I can't control my sister anymore, come to my aid immediately!
Chapter 214 Xun Yu: Father, I can't control my sister anymore, come to my aid immediately!
"Isn't this Fengxiao?"
"After studying abroad, you've finally decided to return to Yingchuan?"
"Wenruo has written to me many times mentioning you."
At the entrance of the Xun residence, Xun Yu's biological father, Xun Kun, smiled and took the luggage from Guo Jia's hands.
Guo Jia and Xun Yu were close friends.
Guo Jia preferred to freeload at Xun Yu's house rather than stay within the clan.
Over time, he became quite familiar with Xun Yu's older brothers and Xun Yu's father, Xun Kun.
In Xun Kun's view, Guo Jia and Xun Yu were two completely different personalities.
Xun Yu was somewhat rigid and followed the rules in his work.
Guo Jia was naturally carefree and didn't concern himself with details.
To be fair, Xun Kun hoped that Guo Jia and Xun Yu could maintain their friendship.
In this way, even if Xun Yu is occasionally stubborn, with Guo Jia by his side to guide him, he won't get stuck on a rut.
"Uncle, it must be really tough out there!"
"Home is still the best!"
"Look at Guo, he's practically homeless now!"
With tears streaming down his face, Guo Jia recounted his hardships while away from home to Xun Kun.
But the shrewd Xun Chen immediately saw through Guo Jia's scheme and laughed:
"Fengxiao, are you out of money?"
"Don't worry, your Uncle Xun is willing to sponsor you."
"We can just put this debt on Wenruo's head later; consider it a loan from him."
Guo Jia was extremely grateful.
As for Xun Yu, he inexplicably owed his father a debt because of Guo Jia.
But this is standard procedure.
Over the years, Guo Jia has done countless bad things under Xun Yu's name.
Even when visiting brothels, he claimed to be Xun Yu, not Guo Jia.
If Xun Yu were to learn that Guo Jia had returned to Yingchuan...
They will definitely send someone to capture Guo Jia in Xuchang as soon as possible, and then arrange a well-paid, stable job for him.
You tell me, does the Ministry of Personnel have an official staff?
The salary and benefits are indeed quite good.
Is a stable, guaranteed job, like a "golden rice bowl" (guaranteed employment)?
The only downside is that no matter how much money you have, you won't have time to spend it!
For the next few days, Guo Jia ate and drank at Xun Kun's house.
With his high emotional intelligence, he frequently made Xun Kun laugh heartily.
Compared to the rigid Xun Yu, Guo Jia was much more interesting.
Sometimes, Xun Kun even thought how wonderful it would be if Guo Jia were also his son.
However, the peaceful days were completely shattered by a letter from Xun Yu.
In the letter, Xun Yu first expressed his condolences to his father.
Then, the conversation shifted to Xun Cai and Su Yu.
Xun Kun's expression was solemn, his brows furrowed, and he crumpled the letter into a ball.
As Xun Cai's adoptive father, Xun Kun always treated Xun Cai as the apple of his eye.
It's not that Xun Cai necessarily has to be married off to another aristocratic family through a political marriage.
But at the very least, she should be the legal wife, right?
What's going on with Su Yu?
When Xun Cai arrived at Su Yu's place, it was clear that she could only be a concubine, not the principal wife.
This was something Xun Kun absolutely could not accept.
Otherwise, if Xun Cai truly likes Su Yu, and Su Yu also likes Xun Cai, Xun Kun would still approve of this marriage.
Xun Kun has no need to use marriage to Xun Cai to gain more benefits for the Xun family.
But at the very least, I must make my adopted daughter happy!
After a long silence, Xun Kun said to the steward:
"Prepare the carriage, I'm going to Xuchang."
"Yes, sir."
The butler immediately did as instructed.
Judging from Xun Kun's expression, he was not in a good mood at the moment.
Suddenly, Xun Kun remembered Guo Jia, went to the courtyard, and asked Guo Jia:
"Fengxiao, would you be willing to come with me to Xuchang?"
"Wenruo is such a troublemaker, leave any matters to me to handle."
Guo Jia initially wanted to refuse.
His intuition told him that if he went to Xuchang, he would most likely never be able to return to Yingchuan...
But considering his relationship with the Xun family, Guo Jia immediately nodded in agreement.
On the way, Guo Jia told Guo Jia about Xun Cai and Su Yu's situation.
After listening, Guo Jia took out two gourd-shaped wine jugs, handed one to Xun Kun, and kept one for himself.
"Uncle, I don't think it would make much of a difference for you to go."
“It’s hard to keep a girl when she grows up. If Xun Cai really likes Su Yu, wouldn’t you be breaking up a loving couple if you went?”
"Besides, Xun Cai has a rather strong and unyielding personality."
"Have you forgotten that near-death experience she had when she was a child?"
Guo Jia's reminder instantly brought back an unpleasant memory from Xun Cai's childhood.
At that time, all the young children of the Xun family were studying in the school to begin their education.
Xun Cai was no exception.
But Xun Cai, a girl, learned faster than many boys.
This caused several boys who came in last place in the assessment and were punished by the teacher to harbor resentment towards Xun Cai.
They pulled Xun Cai's hair, saying that Xun Cai was an orphan, a person without father or mother.
Xun Cai didn't cry loudly, but instead started fighting with the boys.
Later, Xun Yu and his brothers received the news and came to help Xun Cai.
But Xun Cai still wouldn't let it go, and actually took the opportunity to break the legs of two of the boys!
Xun Kun was certainly on Xun Cai's side, but it was also true that Xun Cai had injured the two boys. Afterwards, he gave some compensation, and the matter was finally settled.
From then on, no one dared to bully Xun Cai in the school.
Xun Kun and Xun Yu and the others also realized that Xun Cai was not a weak woman.
On the surface, Xun Cai appears to be very gentle, like a refined and elegant lady from a prominent family.
But deep down, she is very strong-willed.
As Guo Jia said, forcibly separating a loving couple could very likely provoke Xun Cai's rebellious mentality.
"That damned Su Ziyi! How did he end up hooking up with my Cai'er?!"
Xun Kun angrily cursed Su Yu, calling him a scumbag.
Guo Jia smiled but remained silent.
In fact, people like him have a very detached view of principles and laws.
If Xun Cai truly loves Su Yu, she would be very happy to marry him as a concubine.
Otherwise, Xun Cai would be dissatisfied with marrying anyone.
a few hours later
The carriage arrived outside Xuchang city.
Looking at the towering Xuchang, Guo Jia developed a strong interest in Cao Cao and Su Yu.
Although Xuchang may not be as prosperous as Yecheng for the time being.
But Xuchang has only been established for a few years?
This newly established capital of the Han Dynasty is radiating unparalleled vitality.
Ye City was one of the top five cities in terms of economy in the early Eastern Han Dynasty!
After the decline of cities like Luoyang and Chang'an, Ye City became the most beloved residence for renowned figures and merchants.
If Xuchang is given another three to five years, it may be able to catch up with Yecheng, or even surpass it!
What about Yuan Shao and Cao Cao?
If the North needs to decide on a hegemon.
Which one of the two could it be?
Guo Jia was gradually coming to a clear answer in his heart.
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