As soon as he heard this, Arhan's eyes lit up. He nodded his head and excitedly repeated Qin Yining's words to the Chaganbara brothers behind him. The other Minuo tribesmen also nodded their heads.
Liao Zhibing smiled and said, "It's a little difficult to raise this Gu, but it's not impossible. How about this, I'll teach him for a while. I'll leave after he learns how to do it. "
Arhan nodded his head and thanked Liao Zhibing profusely.
When Qin Yining saw the expressions of Arhan and the others, she knew that they agreed to stay and no longer insisted on going to Da Zhou. She couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
If all the tribesmen went to Da Zhou, how could she and Pang Xiao ensure the safety of the tribesmen when they couldn't even protect themselves? Moreover, if the Tatan tribesmen really got involved in Da Zhou, the situation would become even more complicated. She didn't want to make things more difficult for Pang Xiao, but she also didn't want the tribesmen to follow them into danger. If the tribesmen stayed here, they wouldn't have to be oppressed and exploited by Si Qin anymore. They could live freely and build a new life. This was the best choice for them.
She stood up and pulled Pang Xiao along with Lu Heng. The three of them quietly walked away, leaving the place to the lively discussion between the tribesmen.
Qin Yining took a deep breath and sighed softly, "There's no such free air when we return to Da Zhou."
Pang Xiao couldn't help but sigh softly as well. He patted her shoulder with his big hand, his eyes filled with gentleness and guilt. If Qin Yining hadn't married him, she wouldn't have been able to live a more prosperous and stable life. Her life wouldn't have been like this now, where she had a home but couldn't go home. She had to wander around and suffer all kinds of hardships.
Even if he didn't say anything, Qin Yining could understand Pang Xiao's thoughts. She raised her hand and gently patted his big hand.
Her hands were fair and had long sleeves. Compared to Pang Xiao's bony hands, one was soft and the other was firm, forming a sharp contrast.
Lu Heng retracted his gaze from Qin Yining's shoulder. He pursed his lips and looked into the distance. A gust of wind blew over and ruffled Lu Heng's hair. His already pale face appeared even paler.
Pang Xiao said, "Brother Lu, you already know what happened in your family, right?"
Lu Heng nodded and said solemnly, "I heard from Bodyguard Cao last time. However, the recent situation is unknown. "
"Elder Lu is seriously ill and his situation is not optimistic. The person in charge of the Lu family is now Second Old Master. However, Brother Lu, you don't have to worry too much. I can tell that Pavilion Elder Lu has a tenacious personality and won't give up easily. Brother Lu, you can be at ease. You don't have to suffer too much. Your health is more important. "
Pang Xiao could tell that Lu Heng's condition was the same as Qin Yining's. They were both exhausted. It could be seen that during this period of wandering outside, they didn't have a good life either.
Although Lu Heng was worried about his family, he grew up in such a large family and was already used to the complexity of these matters. In fact, what tormented him more was the feelings he had for Qin Yining but couldn't get her.
However, when he saw that Pang Xiao had misunderstood, he naturally wouldn't purposely explain this matter. Although he couldn't obtain Qin Yining's love, he had obtained her friendship. He also believed that he had a place in Qin Yining's heart. This was already the best situation.
What Lu Heng wanted was to be able to stand by her side for a long time. Naturally, he couldn't let Pang Xiao misunderstand his existence and affect their relationship.
However, when he thought of his grandfather who doted on him and had high hopes for him, Lu Heng's heart burned. He lowered his head guiltily.
"It's all my fault."
If he hadn't taken it seriously and obtained the treasure map, everything that happened later wouldn't have happened. His grandfather had trained him to be the new head of the family for so many years. Now, because of his mistake, the entire plan had been overturned. His many years of planning had also gone up in smoke. He even caused his grandfather's life to be at stake. Lu Heng's heart felt worse than being stabbed by a knife.
Seeing him so depressed, Pang Xiao and Qin Yining could understand. For a moment, Qin Yining didn't know how to comfort Lu Heng. It was Pang Xiao who spoke.
"Things have already come to this. It's useless to blame yourself. The most important thing is to think of a way to solve this matter. I think Brother Lu has been in the Lu family for so many years and has been trained to be the new head of the family. Your connections and skills shouldn't be limited to this. "
When Lu Heng heard this, he looked up at Pang Xiao. Seeing that he was still in high spirits and full of hope for the future, he immediately felt that he was a little too unmanly just now.
He took a deep breath and said, "You're right. If we're talking about the arrangements and control of the Lu family, I am indeed confident. However, there are some things that Wang Ye doesn't know. The Lu family is a large family with a hundred years of history. There are some rules in it. "
Pang Xiao nodded and said, "The Lu family has a hundred years of history. It has been passed down since the founding of Beiji. Naturally, it has its own rules."
Lu Heng smiled and nodded. "For a family to be able to pass down a hundred years of history and stand tall, there must be a set of rules that conform to the times. I'm not afraid to tell Wang Ye that the reason why the Lu family was able to survive through all the emperors of Beiji and was also able to be placed in important positions after the founding of Da Zhou is because our family has always adhered to a philosophy, which is to be an eternal 'royalist'. "
When Pang Xiao heard the term 'royalist', he understood. It seemed that the Lu family's so-called 'royalist' did not mean that they would support whoever became the emperor, but rather, they would support whoever had the chance to become the emperor in the end.
Pang Xiao smiled and said, "To put it bluntly, it means that the Lu family is better at choosing sides."
Lu Heng nodded approvingly and said with a smile, "Wang Ye is an understanding person. Wang Ye must understand the deeper meaning. For so many years, there have indeed been changes in the palace, but the Lu family has always been able to choose the right side and have always been trusted by the royal family. That's why the Lu family has been able to survive on this land like an old tree and develop and grow. "
When Qin Yining heard the two's words, he could not help but say, "So what you mean is that your current situation is not because you don't have the ability to compete with your second uncle, but because of the rules passed down in your family. Since you've been disliked by Your Majesty, you've become an abandoned pawn. Since you've been abandoned, you should have the self-awareness of being abandoned. It's like a gecko that has lost its tail. Now, you can only remain silent and cannot stop the other Lu family members from continuing to choose sides?"
"That's exactly what I mean." Lu Heng sighed and said, "In front of the interests of the entire Lu family, my personal gains and losses are no longer important."
Pang Xiao and Qin Yining heard this and nodded in understanding.
Lu Heng's thinking was very correct. It was precisely because there were many people with the same thinking as Lu Heng in every generation that the Lu family was able to continue to this day.
"Since that's the case, it's actually better for you to stay here. If you return to Da Zhou, you'll have to face a storm of blood. At that time, you'll not only have to face the pressure of the various parties in the imperial court, but also the pressure from within the Lu family and Your Majesty's side. Since your family already has such a rule, and you've also acknowledged this rule, wouldn't it be better for you to live a free life in the future? "
"I understand Wang Ye's meaning, but there are some responsibilities that cannot be easily avoided. If I stay, I may be condemned by my conscience for the rest of my life. "
Lu Heng's words resonated with Pang Xiao and Qin Yining.
They were in the same situation as Lu Heng. Even if they knew that if they stayed here, they would be able to live happily ever after and would no longer have to worry about scheming against each other. However, they still had to return to Da Zhou and face the storm that was about to happen. This was because they couldn't leave the mess to their elders to deal with.
Pang Xiao said, "Then what do you plan to do after you return?"
Lu Heng pursed his lips and said after a while, "Perhaps there will always be people like me, who don't care about the big picture, causing mischief whenever a large aristocratic family falls from power."
Qin Yining and Pang Xiao looked at each other. They had already understood Lu Heng's meaning from his words.
He didn't plan on giving up the position of family head to his second uncle.
Qin Yining saw Lu Heng's conflicted and guilty expression, so he smiled and explained, "Who can say for sure what will happen in the future? If the family winds in favor of one side, who can guarantee that your second uncle's choice will be correct? The best strategy is to keep both sides in check. This way, no matter which side makes the right choice, there will always be a line of the Lu family that will continue. It's better than putting all your eggs in one basket. "
Lu Heng was stunned at first, but then his eyes lit up. He said softly, "What you say makes sense. I've been obsessed. I've actually been possessed by this kind of thing. "
The depression that had been building up in his heart was actually dispelled by Qin Yining's words.
Lu Heng had always been confident in his ability to make decisions. However, he had been homeless for so long that his self-confidence had been completely worn away.
However, when he thought of the situation in the capital and his grandfather who loved him dearly, he pulled himself together.
Sometimes, the reality of the situation didn't allow him to retreat even a little bit. He had to be strong.
Although Lu Heng's face was still somewhat pale, his smile was exceptionally firm. It was as if a huge stone had been removed from his heart. He could finally let go of himself and take a deep breath.
Qin Yining thought for a moment and said, "Since you've already made your decision, once we leave the desert and reach a safe place, I will ask Aunt Cao to secretly escort you into the country. If you leave with us and others find out, they will definitely suspect you behind your back. "
Lu Heng was originally reluctant to part with Qin Yining. However, Qin Yining had already reunited with Pang Xiao. There was no point in him staying by their side. Moreover, he wasn't someone who couldn't let go of things. Right now, there were more important things waiting for him to do. If he developed well, he would be able to help Pang Xiao and Qin Yining.
When he thought of this, Lu Heng no longer hesitated. He nodded and said, "It is indeed better to part ways with you. Then I'll have to trouble you. "
Qin Yining smiled and said, "You and I can be considered friends who have gone through life and death together. If you still want to thank me, wouldn't that be too much?"
Qin Yining was a magnanimous person. Therefore, his smile and tone were very magnanimous. However, Lu Heng didn't want to think too much about it. It was as if using those romantic thoughts to think about her was blasphemy to their friendship.
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