The Beginning of the World: Going to the Countryside as an Educated Youth

Chapter 411 Yuxu Sanren Dao Baifeng!

"Second brother, come with me to meet my mother. She is a very good person and will definitely like you very much..."

Duan Yu turned around and said to Zhao Dongchuan with a smile.

"I won't go..."

Zhao Dongchuan was looking at the furnishings in the hall. When he heard Duan Yu calling him, he responded casually.

In the middle of the hall hangs a horizontal plaque with four large characters "Pillar of the Nation" inscribed on it, signed: Written by the Emperor Yichou.

This was obviously granted by the current Dali Emperor Duan Zhengming.

In addition, there are many calligraphy and paintings hanging on the pillars in the central hall, including landscapes, pastoral paintings, and paintings of ladies... There are many kinds of paintings!

Many of them are authentic works of famous masters from the Tang and Song dynasties.

Considering that this was the Song Dynasty, it's not surprising that there were so many authentic works...

If you look closely, there are even a few paintings that he also has...

This is truly a reunion across time and space...

Zhao Dongchuan has experienced several worlds and has long been accustomed to this, so he doesn't take it seriously.

"Nephew Han, thank you so much for saving the little prince's life. I will report this to the emperor, and he will surely give me a favor..."

"And nephew Han is so skilled at such a young age. He is truly a rare talent... The emperor will surely admire you and will invite you to serve as an official..."

Gao Shengtai looked at Zhao Dongchuan and said with a smile.

Zhao Dongchuan retracted his gaze, fixed it, and smiled slightly: "My Lord, you are too kind... I am a free-spirited person, and it was a coincidence that I saved my third brother that day... I just did it by chance... And the same thing happened when we became sworn brothers later..."

"I feel unworthy of this reward..."

Gao Shengtai laughed and said a few nice words, but when he saw that Zhao Dongchuan didn't respond, he stopped talking about it.

Just as a few people were talking, a servant outside reported that "Yuxu Sanren" had arrived.

As they were talking, a Taoist nun in a white Taoist robe walked in quickly.

This Taoist nun is about thirty years old and has a beautiful face. Although the wide Taoist robe covers most of her body, her graceful figure can be vaguely seen when she walks, and her charm is still there.

"Is this Dao Baifeng? She is indeed a beauty. Duan Zhengchun, that old fellow, eats too well..."

Zhao Dongchuan secretly complained in his heart.

"Yu'er... my son... you are finally back... let me see if you are injured anywhere."

"These days... I have been praying for you in the temple, asking the ancestors for blessings... Now that you are back, I can finally put my mind at ease..."

The beautiful Taoist nun was Duan Yu's mother, Dao Baifeng.

Dao Baifeng was the daughter of the chief of the Baiyi tribe, which was the Dai tribe in later generations. There were many ethnic groups of all sizes in Dali, among which the Dai tribe had the largest number of people. In order to consolidate the imperial power and maintain their rule, the Duan family of Dali let Zhennan King Duan Zhengchun marry her as his princess.

This political marriage was very happy at first. Duan Zhengchun was handsome and elegant, and Dao Baifeng was beautiful. They were truly a perfect match.

But Duan Zhengchun was a playboy and had many lovers outside, while the Dai people value monogamy. In the end, Dao Baifeng, who was left alone in her empty room, could no longer bear it, so she hid in a Taoist temple and became a Taoist nun with untied hair.

"Mom, don't cry... I'm back!"

Duan Yu hugged Dao Baifeng and comforted her.

He pulled Dao Baifeng to Zhao Dongchuan and introduced him, "This is my sworn brother, Han Li... Thanks to his help, I was able to escape from the hands of that old Tibetan monk... Later, by chance, we became sworn brothers..."

Dao Baifeng also realized at this time that there were outsiders present and hurriedly wiped away her tears.

"Thank you so much, little brother... If Yu'er died, I wouldn't want to live either... I will definitely ask his father to reward you more!"

Dao Baifeng bowed towards Zhao Dongchuan.

"I just did it casually... There's no need to do this..."

Zhao Dongchuan quickly moved aside.

"Princess, our nephew has returned safely today. How about hosting a banquet and inviting all relatives and friends to celebrate?"

Gao Shengtai suggested from the side.

"I am now an outsider, so you guys can decide on this matter..."

Dao Baifeng waved his whisk, regained his composure, and spoke calmly.

……

That night, the Zhennan Palace held a banquet and invited relatives and friends, and decorated the palace with lanterns and colorful lights... Everyone in the palace was happy and excited...

Prince Zhennan has always been kind to others. The servants are very happy for the young prince's safe return.

That night, many dignitaries and royal relatives came to the banquet...

Since Duan Zhengchun, the Prince of Zhennan, was not around and Duan Yu disdained flattery, Gao Shengtai was in charge of entertaining the distinguished guests.

……

"Brother Yu, I heard that you learned a lot of skills in the Central Plains martial arts world... I didn't meet you the last time you came back, so you must have a good fight with me this time..."

A woman wearing a tight corset and with a somewhat unruly look on her face was sitting next to Duan Yu and spoke in a cold voice.

"Sister Mei'er, you know that I have never liked practicing martial arts since I was a child... I am definitely not your opponent, so forget it... Fighting and killing is not good..."

Duan Yu's face turned bitter.

"Mei'er, today is a big wedding day for the Zhennan Palace. There are many relatives and friends here, so please don't make trouble..."

Gao Shengtai had just returned from entertaining some distinguished guests. When he heard Mei'er speak like that, he gave her a stern reprimand.

"Hmph... Got it, Dad!"

The woman snorted coldly.

Seeing Duan Yu's miserable look, Zhao Dongchuan, who was just sitting there eating his meal like an invisible man, couldn't help laughing.

"Third brother, it seems that you are very afraid of her?"

"Hey, second brother, you don't know that Mei'er is Uncle Gao's daughter. She has been practicing martial arts under Uncle Gao's instruction since she was a child. She has inherited Uncle Gao's true teachings and her martial arts skills are very impressive... When she was a child, she often used me to practice..."

"I don't know martial arts, and I always get beaten black and blue. My father says I deserve it... I can only stay away from her... But she just likes to pester me... Really... Sigh..."

Duan Yu moved his position and came to Zhao Dongchuan and whispered.

"Pfft!"

……

Ah Zhu and Ah Bi, who were eating happily, couldn't help but almost spit out their food when they saw Duan Yu's miserable look!

"Hey, sorry to have made you laugh..."

Duan Yu touched the back of his head feeling a little embarrassed.

"Brother Yu, what are you guys talking about... I want to listen too..."

Gao Mei saw them whispering to each other and became very curious. She even stopped eating and hurried over.

At this time, Dali Emperor Duan Zhengming and his queen came to the palace.

"uncle and auntie……"

Inside the palace hall... Duan Yu originally wanted to complain to Zhao Dongchuan again, but when he heard that the emperor and empress had arrived, he hurriedly stood up to greet them.

"Yu'er... I am very relieved to know that you have returned safely!"

Duan Zhengming had a long beard and a yellow robe. Next to him was a beautiful middle-aged woman who was dressed very gorgeously, and behind him followed some guards and eunuchs.

The Dali Duan royal family has always regarded themselves as people of the world, not bound by certain etiquette. They came in a relatively covert manner, so there was not much noise.

"Your humble servant greets His Majesty the Emperor and Empress..."

When Gao Shengtai saw the two people coming, he quickly stood up and was about to kneel down...

Dao Baifeng, who was originally quietly eating vegetarian food and not caring about worldly affairs, suddenly changed his expression and stood up to greet him.