Northern Dynasties Imperial Industry

Although Luo Chao wanted to cheer up again, he couldn't find a good way to get back to the current situation.

The past few years were the time when the internal and external situation changed the fastest, but he hid in the market because of his guilty conscience and completely missed the development of the situation. Now that the order of the new dynasty is gradually settled, there is no vacant position waiting for him, and it is even difficult to regain the attention of the current supreme.

However, Lu Lingxuan has another gain here. Although she didn't enter the mansion to see Gao Zhongmi, she met an old friend when she visited Gao Zhongmi's mansion, that is, her sister Lu.

Unlike Lu Lingxuan, who was once reduced to a slave because of her husband's involvement, her sister Lu married Sima Zirui, the nephew of Sima Ziru and Sima Ziru of Henei.

Lu followed her husband from Hebei to Guanzhong, and also went to see Gao Zhongmi. The two sisters met again at Gao Zhongmi's house, and had a brief conversation. Then Lu followed her husband Sima Zirui and was invited into the house, while Lu Lingxuan was turned away again.

When Lu Lingxuan returned to her home in the old city and told her husband about this, Luo Chao didn't care much about it. He was still thinking hard about which old friend to visit and ask him to introduce himself to the Supreme. When he heard Lu Lingxuan muttering that she wanted to visit her sister's family another day, he didn't take it to heart.

"Although my sister's family was also the remnants of the country's destruction and entered the pass in embarrassment, it was not as poor as my family. Her uncle, Ma Xiaonan of Xingyang Company, surrendered to the country in his early years, and his traces were similar to Jiguogong Gao Zhongmi. Now he is also quite courteous in the country, and he also holds a high position in the Nine Ministers..."

Seeing that her husband was a little indifferent, Lu Lingxuan added seriously.

After hearing this, Luo Chao couldn't help but widen his eyes and exclaimed: "I didn't expect that my wife had such a prominent relative. Of course, I have to go to pay a solemn visit. I will personally accompany my wife!"

When Luo Chao returned to Guanzhong from Jinyang, his wife's sister had not yet married, so he didn't know what her husband's family background was like.

But he had heard of the name of Ma Xiaonan of Xingyang Company. When he was in the Eastern Wei Dynasty last year, he was familiar with the name of Sima Ziru, the father of Sima Xiaonan. A few years ago, Sima Xiaonan followed Gao Zhongmi's example and occupied Hulao City to the west, which led to a series of wars between the East and the West. Although Luo Chao was still hiding in the neighborhood at that time, he naturally heard a lot about such a big event.

He had been living in a daze these years, and even if he had some connections in his early years, he had already abandoned them. But he didn't expect that his wife actually had such a connection, which naturally made him overjoyed, so the couple hurriedly arranged gifts.

Of course, Luo Chao had not saved much in recent years, and his expenses still depended on the wealth brought by his wife from Hebei. In order to cover up the current embarrassment of life, the family even made a new set of clothes. After changing into new clothes, the couple took their son Luo Dipo to visit Sima Zirui's house.

Although Sima Zirui was also a man of a fallen country, he lived a comfortable life after entering the pass because of his cousin Sima Xiaonan. Although he had not yet entered the court as an official, he directly owned a brand new house in Chang'an New City, just next to Sima Xiaonan's family.

"Chang'an City is really magnificent and far better than Yedu! It's a pity that the old man is incompetent and has no tiles in his half-life in the pass!"

Luo Dipo still can't let go of his father's downfall, and he will belittle him whenever he finds a chance. At first, Luo Chao could still intimidate and scold him a little with his father's status, but he didn't get any advantage when the father and son wrestled together before, so Luo Dipo lost his awe of him even more.

Hearing his son's ridicule, Luo Chao just snorted coldly, turned his face away and stopped talking.

The family walked into the alley, and the first thing they saw was the crowded Xingyang Mansion. Since the fall of Qi, many people from Hebei and Jinyang have come to Guanzhong. Sima Xiaonan has a prominent position in both the east and the west, so many people who come to Chang'an have come to visit him, which is similar to the situation of Gao Zhongmi's mansion being crowded with visitors.

"Do you want to go directly to the Xingyang Mansion to ask for an audience?"

Luo Chao's heart moved after seeing this scene. Although he is now a big man, he is essentially just a tyrant who took advantage of the chaos in the past. He can't say that he has any profound insights into people and things, otherwise he wouldn't be like his son said, hanging around for half a lifetime and still in a state of desolation.

He had no affection for Sima Zirui's family. He just wanted to cling to power. When he saw the bustle in front of Sima Xiaonan's house, he wanted to go in and cling to power. In addition to being anxious, he was reluctant to buy another generous gift. His son Luo Dipo was exactly the same as him in this short-sighted character.

"It's safer to meet my sister first and ask for an introduction."

Lu Lingxuan was not as foolish as her husband. In addition, she had been rejected several times at Gao Zhongmi's house. She knew that if she went straight to such a powerful family, she would only be asking for trouble.

So the family bypassed Sima Xiaonan's house and came to Sima Zirui's house next door. Sima Zirui's house was smaller than his cousin's house, but it was much more magnificent than Luo Chao's house in the old city. When the family arrived at the door, they immediately attracted the vigilant look of the servants inside the door.

Lu Lingxuan asked her son to come forward and hand over the name card, and said to the servant, "Please come in and tell your mistress that it is her sister and her husband and son who come to greet her."

The servant looked at the family of three up and down, with disdain in his eyes. Although their family wore brand-new robes, the truly noble fashion nowadays is more than just a gorgeous robe. The family came on foot, without any fancy cars or horses, and they even had to carry the gifts they prepared for the door. Without a wealthy slave accompanying him, it would look like he was trying to make a fool of himself.

"My lord and mistress are not at home, so it is not convenient to receive guests. If the guest has anything else to do, please leave a message here and come back another day."

The servant knew that many poor old people from Hebei Province had come to disturb his master recently, so he automatically classified this family into this category, so after receiving the name card, he did not go into the house to inform him, but answered directly.

"We met a few days ago and agreed to visit. We have nothing else to do, so we will stay here and wait for a while."

After hearing this, Lu Lingxuan said again, and signaled her son to deliver the gift to the door, and she and her husband walked towards the door together.

However, the servant took the gift but did not intend to let the family into the door. He waved his hand and said directly: "My lord did not give this order before leaving, and the servants really don't know how to entertain the guests. Please stop in front of the door for the time being, and let the servants wait." Go out and ask the master for instructions.”

So the family stood on the side of the concierge, and after the servant took the gifts into the mansion, he hurried out and went to the neighboring Xingyang Palace. It seemed that Sima Zirui and his wife should be helping entertain guests at the mansion. guests.

However, the wait lasted from early morning to afternoon, but Sima Zirui and his wife had not yet returned, and even the domestic slave who had been in contact with them before was nowhere to be found.

Luo Chao and his son were so neglected, their expressions became ugly, and they frequently glared at Lu Lingxuan who was standing aside looking embarrassed.

Lu Lingxuan was also very embarrassed at this moment. Suddenly she saw several young people in fine clothes walking out of the house. A smile suddenly appeared on her face. She walked forward quickly and said loudly: "Alang, who is traveling with me, do you remember aunt? Last year you were When I went to pay homage to Princess Changguang with your mother, I also received your mother and son in the inner palace!"

One of the young men was Sima Tongyou, the son of Sima Zirui. When he heard what Lu Lingxuan said, he recognized this aunt, but his expression immediately changed and he waved his hand quickly: "You woman, what nonsense are you talking about! There is no such thing as King Changguang in Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty! Come on, expel these idle people!"

Sima Zirui and his son were both seeking to serve in the Tang Dynasty. How could they have anything to do with these old affairs? So Sima Tongyou raised his hand and ordered his servants to drive this family away from his house.

"You are really a snobbish thief! You are greedy for my gifts, and yet you humiliate me like this! Look at you, what kind of evil relative you are visiting!"

Luo Chao did not dare to make any noise near Xingyang's residence. He waited until he was far away before pointing at his wife and scolding her angrily. When Lu Lingxuan heard her husband's scolding, her mood naturally became even worse, but she did not dare to refute and just lowered her head and shed tears.

At this time, a group of people suddenly rode past in the street across the street. A knight in the team looked at Luo Chao for a few times, then pointed at him and shouted: "Is it possible that I am Luo Chao and Luo Yitong? I haven't seen you for many years. Is I okay? I don't know today." Where do you work?"

"I don't admit my mistake...Yes, yes, I am Luo Chao. Which general is I following? Where are we going?"

When Luo Chao heard others calling his name, he shook his head subconsciously and wanted to deny it, but soon thought that he no longer had to hide deliberately, so he looked at the other person and saw that all the people there were quite strong. Angry, he replied.

After chatting with each other for a few words, Luo Chao realized that this person was from Qinzhou. He had followed the Supreme to attack Jinyang in the past year. He had met Luo Chao at that time, and because they were from the same hometown, he had a deep impression on him. Recognized on the street. As for their trip, they were going to the home of General Mao Shijian, who lived here, to congratulate him on his wife, who was married to an old Qi Gao family's wife.

Luo Chao chatted with this man on the street for a few words and then said goodbye. Then his face turned gloomy again and he said angrily: "A mere Mao family boy has become a prominent official now. Alas, the hero is lonely, but the Zhuzi becomes famous!"

Luo Chao and Mao Shijian's uncle Mao Hongxian were guarding the border when they were attacked by the Eastern Wei Dynasty. As a result, Mao Hongxian died in the battle and Luo Chao surrendered to the Eastern Wei Dynasty, and later returned to the Western Wei Dynasty. At this moment, I felt uncomfortable hearing that a junior was already in a prominent position, but he was still in such a state of desolation.

Lu Lingxuan on the side suddenly had a thought in her heart after listening to her husband's conversation with others. After thinking about it on the way back, she said to her husband: "Now that the Qi Kingdom has been destroyed, many noble ladies from Guandong have been reduced to slavery and taken into custody. Many famous ministers and men here want to visit famous ladies to get married. I am also quite familiar with ladies and ladies from famous families. If I can lead a good match, I can naturally form a friendship and maybe help my husband..."

Luo Chao's eyes immediately brightened after hearing this. He was no longer as disgusted with his wife as before, but clapped his hands repeatedly and said: "My wife's plan is very good and wonderful! Those thieves Qiu Ba suddenly become rich due to their merits. Who doesn't want to marry them?" If you are a good woman, please help me!"

Not to mention those thieves Qiu Ba, even he himself also seized the opportunity to marry a girl from the Lu family. Naturally, he knew a lot about this kind of psychology, so he felt that Lu Lingxuan's plan was really promising.