bookrandom Chapter 120 Something happened
Chapter 120 Something happened
Yu Bai was silent for a few seconds, then said, "It's okay to mind. After all, if a large clan like us doesn't unite with those small clans, one day these small clans may be won over by other large clans and overthrow us."
"Love should be put behind survival."
Because of this, she couldn't treat those assistant ministers the same way that Ge Fu treated Yun Yuchen and the others. No matter whether she liked them or not, she couldn't be cold to them. Because once she was cold to them, they might try to figure out her thoughts and consider whether to let the family "turn to another wise master".
Ge Fu raised an eyebrow, "If I remember correctly, your Yu family is one of the top clans in Northern Xinjiang, right?"
“So what?” Yu Bai sighed, “The Yu family is not the only top clan. Besides, there have been cases in the past where a top clan refused to behave and was brought down by smaller clans.”
Ge Fu didn't quite understand, but since Yu Bai said so, he thought it was true.
Unlike when she was in school, Yu Bai was wearing clothes that were very characteristic of the northern border. The peacock blue skirt was gorgeous and colorful, which made her baby face more delicate and bright. When she was eating, there were two assistants serving her beside her - picking up dishes and pouring water.
However, the atmosphere between the three of them was still relatively homely and peaceful. When he ate delicious dishes, Yu Bai would let the two attendants have a taste. If they said they were delicious, he would instruct the cook to make a portion for them.
Ge Fu noticed one of Yu Bai's younger brothers - Yu Bai had two younger brothers, the older one was married and the younger one was unmarried. However, the married younger brother did not get married, but stayed at home to find a wife.
"Generally, men in clans like our Yu family will take in wives. First, men are physically stronger than women, and male heirs of their own blood are naturally more reliable than those who marry in, and they will fight harder in battles. Second, our Yu family can no longer marry up, and marrying down would be unfair to the children in the family, so most of them take in wives, unless they encounter clans that want to unite, then they will intermarry. However, this situation is rare. After all, if clans are not subordinate, the probability of falling out is too high, and men who marry into the clan are likely to be sacrificed, so if they have a choice, no one will do this." Yu Bai placed a small basket of naan in front of Ge Fu, "Try this naan, it's very fragrant."
The naan bread was too big, so Ge Fu tore off a small piece and gave the rest to Lu Yao, then asked, "Is there any woman willing to be your concubine?"
"Not too many." Yu Bai said, "Northern Border is a place where one cannot survive. Many people have bad luck, their families have been destroyed, or their parents have died. There are many people who are willing to marry into a large clan."
Ge Fu took a bite of the naan bread. It was delicious, but a little hard on the teeth. After two bites, she didn't want to eat it anymore. When she was hesitating about what to do, a hand reached out and took the naan bread from her hand.
Yu Bai already knew that Lu Yao was Ge Fu's boyfriend. He was a little surprised and relieved to see this.
Ge Fu was the youngest student in her class, so everyone always treated her as a younger sister. In fact, everyone had thought of introducing the boys around them to her, and she was no exception - men in the Yu family did not marry outside the family, but marrying Ge Fu was another matter. However, her younger brother was not up to the task. Although he was attracted to Ge Fu, he did not dare to confess his love to her.
They said that Ge Fu was like a fairy, and it felt like confessing their love to her would be a blasphemy to her.
The relatives and friends of other classmates had almost the same reaction, and they were so disappointed with them.
——It is said that they had opened a private betting pool at that time, betting on who could put Ge Fu into his own bowl. The result was good, the dealer took everything.
Even so, she still feels relieved to see that Ge Fu now has a lover who truly loves her.
Except for Yu Bai, Ge Fu's communication with other members of the Yu family was not entirely smooth. They all spoke Mandarin with a heavy accent, and seemed to be in awe of her because of her status and did not dare to get too close to her.
Although Yu Bai is the eldest, her sisters got married earlier than her. Her eldest sister's husband is a very handsome and lively young man. He is one of the few Yu family members who can communicate well with Ge Fu. His name is Chen Shan, and from what he said, he has never left Northern Xinjiang.
His wife, Yu Qian, was a very silent woman. During the meal, she noticed that Ge Fu liked to drink pomegranate juice, and she silently refilled her glass several times when it was empty.
"It's raining outside today, so we can't arrange for you to go out and play for the time being. When the rain stops, I will take you to Tianchi for a walk, and then..." After dinner, Yu Bai told her about their arrangements.
Ge Fu had no objection, "You are the host, of course I will follow your arrangements."
Then that night, she experienced what it meant when plans could not keep up with changes.
Originally, she could have spent the whole night unconsciously, but in the second half of the night, the rain got heavier and heavier, and the sound of lightning and thunder was faintly heard. Ge Fu was awakened, while Lu Yao, You Niang and others got up because they were worried about her.
After a while, Lu Yao, You Niang and You Rong gathered in Ge Fu's room.
You Niang looked at the rain outside the window with some worry, "It looked like it would clear up during the day, but now it seems like it's getting out of control."
Ge Fu also looked out the window, but it was actually pitch black outside and he couldn't see anything clearly.
only……
"Listen, is there any sound?"
Lu Yao had already discovered, "Many people in the castle have woken up."
"Is there something wrong?" You Rong asked worriedly, "Are we going to be caught up in a war?"
"Bah, bah, bah, stop being such a pessimist!" You Niang glared at her unhappily.
"Let's go down and take a look." Ge Fu put on a windbreaker and walked out the door.
As soon as the group opened the door, they saw Yu Bai hurriedly coming out of the room.
Seeing them, Yu Bai was stunned, "Why aren't you sleeping?"
"What happened?" Ge Fu asked instead of answering.
Yu Bai frowned and sighed, "The dam that irrigates the farmland has burst. The Zheng and Yuan families are stealing water. We have to hurry over there."
"Stealing water?" Ge Fu was stunned.
No, it’s raining so heavily today, why would you steal water?
"There's no time to explain. Just follow me!" Yu Bai said hurriedly and rushed downstairs.
Ge Fu hurriedly followed.
There were already many members of the Yu family gathered on the first floor, and Ge Fu couldn't help but gasp when he saw them.
"Why are there so many people?" You Rong expressed her thoughts.
Yujiabao is big to begin with, and the living room on the first floor of the main fort is even bigger, estimated to be around three to five hundred square meters. However, it is now packed with people, and it looks like there are at least a few thousand people.
Yu Bai had already squeezed through the crowd and stood at the front of the tribe.
"Old people, children and pregnant women, please step back. Everyone else, put on your raincoats, bring your weapons and follow me!"