Marquis Yun, who had returned home in high spirits, widened his eyes at the door, uncertain.
"Is … is this really my home? Is this really the Residence of Marquis of Heavenly Clouds? I – I … I don't recognize it anymore? "
Could it be that Yu Peize, that old fellow, had said to leave the child with me to be safe and secure not because of me but because it was convenient for him to lay down his foundation? Was it not because of me?
Compared to his cheapskate father, Marquis of Heavenly Clouds, who was refreshed and energetic, Great Young Master Yun, Yun Yang, was completely drained. His body was literally hollowed out!
Great Young Master Yun had just returned from Old Grand Commandant Fang's home. His exhaustion was, of course, due to treating the old Grand Commandant.
Old Grand Commandant Fang's illness could be said to be quite severe. He could basically be said to be at the end of his rope. Previously, he had forcefully activated the Exquisite Skyheart technique during the matter with Yang Botao, causing his remaining vitality to be almost depleted. He was like a candle flickering in the wind, about to die at any time.
Yun Yang went to the old Grand Commandant's home after he returned and stayed there for half a day and a night. He poured the Endless Divine Art into the old Grand Commandant, exhausting his energy thrice. Only then did he manage to keep the old Grand Commandant on his last breath, temporarily saving the old Grand Commandant who was already halfway to the gates of hell.
Yes, he was temporarily out of danger. The old Grand Commandant's current situation was not very optimistic, but it was still within the norm to say that he was out of danger … With the old Grand Commandant's current state, it would not be a problem for him to struggle at death's door for half a year to a year.
Compared to the old Grand Commandant's previous condition, it was a complete turnaround. It was an amazing sight to behold!
Half a year later, Yun Yang felt that his deific consciousness space could be restored no matter what.
During this period of time, Yun Yang truly missed his deific consciousness space and the time when he had Emmie by his side. Humans only knew how to treasure things after losing them. If Emmie was by his side now, he could replenish the old Grand Commandant's vitality generously. There would be no need to tire himself out like a dead dog!
Yun Yang dragged his footsteps that were as heavy as a mountain, moving back home step by step.
Just as he arrived, he saw his cheapskate father, Marquis Yun, standing at the door like a puppet, looking like he did not recognize the house.
"What is it?" Yun Yang asked tiredly.
"What … what is going on?" Marquis Yun was dumbfounded.
"What do you mean what happened?" Yun Yang felt that the other party's question was baffling and incomprehensible. It was simply incoherent and pointless.
"I mean, this … this house!" Marquis Yun's eyes widened.
"Uh … I'll fix up this house." Yun Yang came to a sudden realization and said lightly, "The original Residence of the Marquis was too small, too run-down, too substandard. It was completely unpresentable to entertain guests and was even more inadequate. So, I made the decision to rebuild it …"
The corners of Marquis Yun's lips twitched.
Too small, too shabby, too low-class … Where did these words come from? Even if it was the Prime Minister's family, it probably wouldn't be as big as the original Marquis's mansion, right? It was not as luxurious as the inside!
How could it be so low class? It's been so many years and I didn't even realize it.
Also, what do you mean by not being able to entertain the guests? Are you serious?!
How many people were you entertaining?!
"Hmm, it's not just repaired …" Marquis Yun said, "It seems like I've even repaired the foundation of the house."
Yun Yang remained unfazed as he said calmly, "Of course. Since it's been renovated, of course, it has to be fully renovated. A home has to be comfortable before it can be classy and classy. Having both at the same time, it's a classy home."
Marquis Yun nodded. "You're right, you're right."
Both of them walked in together and Marquis Yun said casually, "The emperor told me just now that he wants a few people to stay in our house. Your renovation has solved a lot of problems, but … we're still lacking hands and the place isn't very big … "
Yun Yang knew what was going on once he heard it, but he still put on an act and asked, "Who wants to stay in? Don't tell me that the emperor has placed the people in our house to keep an eye on us men? Our current capabilities seem to have exceeded His Majesty's psychological endurance. It's not surprising that he would arrange for some people to keep an eye on us. "
Marquis Yun lowered his voice and said, "You're thinking too much. The person who's coming is the emperor's eldest grandson. However, the reason he's coming to our house is indeed because he thinks highly of our formidable capabilities. We can provide more protection for the child."
Yun Yang snorted, but he was worried in his heart.
It was naturally possible to bring them here, but the problem now was that after bringing them here, it was inevitable that there would be too many eyes. Now that he had lost the ability to transform into wind and clouds and manifest various divine abilities, how could he quietly escape in front of everyone without leaving a trace?
Both of them entered the marquis' residence side by side and were immediately greeted with a bustling atmosphere.
Dong Tianleng, Chun Wanfeng, Xia Bingchuan, and Qiu Yunsan, the four popinjays, were each training their mystical beasts with their six guards. Dong Tianleng did not have any mystical beasts, he was only patrolling the place with his men. His gaze was obviously filled with malice and malice.
Ji Lingxi and Yue Rulan, on the other hand, were watching from afar with black veils covering their faces as if they were watching the show.
Lao Mei and Fang Mofei, on the other hand, were sipping tea under the tree while the other was looking around with his arms behind his back. No one knew what they were looking for.
"These people …" Marquis Yun was stunned. "All of them are staying here? No wonder you said that the place isn't enough. If they do this every day, the place is indeed a little lacking. "
Yun Yang was stunned as well. He took two steps forward in exasperation and said, "I say, the four of you, stop it. The war is over and there's nothing else to do. Why are the few of you still here?"
"Boss, we've decided!"
The four young masters turned their heads at the same time, their expressions solemn. "The few of us are not going home. We will stay here with you and follow you to do something earth-shattering. We will write a legend and create a legend!"
Yun Yang was stunned, unable to recover for a long time.
"Boss, what you told us the last time was truly profound and thought-provoking. We've remembered it all. After a difficult mental struggle, we've decided to stay and accompany boss all the way!"
Dong Tianleng puffed out his chest and said vehemently, "We won't be the family's parasites anymore! We want to have our own careers! "
Yun Yang's expression was strange. "I see that all of you don't want to be the parasites of your families anymore and have all come here to be parasites. Is that what you mean?"
"Sigh, boss, how can you say that?" Qiu Yunsan stepped forward and smiled. "We're willing to be boss's right and left arms, to charge and break through the enemy lines and be invincible. The brave are fearless … "
"Not only are we obedient, we don't need to be paid either. We're very sensible." Dong Tianleng said, "Even if boss is really short on cash, you can just tell your lackeys and we'll go get the money right away! You can have as much as you want. "
"Our skills aren't something the so-called experts in Tiantang City can compare to now. We can even call ourselves experts now!" Xia Bingchuan shook his head.
"Most importantly, we've decided to stay here. Boss, you won't be able to chase us away! "Chun Wanfeng said decisively.
Marquis Yun, who was behind Yun Yang, was stunned for a long time before he chuckled. "Then let's do it this way. I have no objections, it's pretty good!"
Before his words echoed in the air, he went back to his room to rest.
The four of them were overjoyed when they heard him. With boss's father speaking up, was it not more plausible than having boss speak up himself?
Yun Yang was stunned for a long time before he said, "Alright then … we'll stay."
The four of them were overjoyed.
What they did not know was that Yun Yang already had a plan in mind. It was great that these four fellows were staying!
There would be many things to do in the future that he would not be able to handle alone.
Now that he had all the manifestation powers, it was inconvenient for the Nine Supremes to be mobilized. With these fellows here to help, not only could he divert his attention, it would also be convenient to use them, especially when he could sometimes use the name of the four noble families to stir up some trouble.
Of course, the four of them had a truth that matched the current situation. Their actual combat power was rather impressive. At least to the current Tiantang City, they were true experts!
"I'm going to sleep first." Yun Yang waved his hands, extremely tired. "I'm really dead tired now. Do as you wish … "
Marquis Yun's lips curled into a smile as he listened to the conversation outside.
What an adorable bunch of young people they were …
Suddenly, he was alerted and stood up abruptly.
Something was not right!
Marquis Yun suddenly realized that he seemed to have forgotten something important.
He smacked his head.
"Sh * t!"
Marquis Yun finally remembered that he had forgotten to give His Majesty the emperor the money he had prepared.
Here came the problem.
Where was the money?
Marquis Yun dashed out to look for Yun Yang immediately. Only this fellow would know where the money was!
However, after a few rounds, he realized that he could not find Yun Yang even though he was in his own house.
What was the reason?
Did he not say that he had gone to sleep?
"Lao Mei, where's Yun Yang?" Marquis Yun asked.
Lao Mei looked troubled. "I don't know where he's gone …"
Marquis Yun's eyes widened, feeling incredulous.
Lao Mei had said that he did not know where Yun Yang had gone?
How could this be possible?
Your elder brother is the majordomo of the Residence of Yun. Old master asked where young master had gone and you just said you didn't know? This was impossible!
Yet he had said so. There was only one explanation – he did not want to tell Marquis Yun.
However, this was even more incomprehensible.
Lao Mei was Marquis Yun Yang's confidant.
He knew very well, or rather, he was the one who knew his relationship with Yun Yang the best!
There was only one explanation!
"You … you've betrayed us?" Marquis Yun asked Lao Mei in disbelief.
Lao Mei was exasperated.
Old master, can you be any more melodramatic? How did I betray you? Did your teacher teach you to use words like this?
I didn't betray you …
It's just that young master's identity is too important, I can't tell you …
Besides, I can't leak any information …
Lao Mei really wanted to defend himself.
However, after some thought, he lowered his head and said, "I … didn't betray you … It's just that young master has a bad temper when he's sleeping. If we disturb him … it won't end well for anyone …"
Marquis Yun's eyes were wide open, confused.
What did he say? I'm still his father in name, am I not?
Can't I even disturb his sleep? How big of a deal is this? I haven't slept for a day and a night, okay? How could he be more tired than I am?
Looking at Lao Mei's constipated expression, Marquis Yun did not pursue the matter.
The next day.
His Majesty the emperor gave his orders.
All the officials' residences around the Residence of Yun were either promoted or demoted; their properties were confiscated; those who were promoted were ordered to move away; those who were demoted were ordered to move; those who were demoted were ordered to move; those who were dismissed were sent back to their original homes; those whose properties were confiscated … needless to say, they were taken back to the country.
A few other wealthy families were ordered to move as well.
Almost within a morning, the seventeen residences around the Residence of Yun were emptied.
Marquis Yun then wrote, "The Residence of Marquis is too small, too simple, not enough to sustain a living …"
With a wave of His Majesty's brush, all the residences around the residence belonged to Marquis Yun.
At the same time, the royal edict was delivered.
Marquis of Heavenly Clouds, Yun Xiaoyao, had contributed to the nation and the border, and was rewarded. Yun Xiaoyao was specially conferred the title of King Xiaoyao of Yutang!
Equal to a king.
The entire nation was shaken.
At the same time, the royal edict stated that the original title of Marquis of Heavenly Clouds would be succeeded by Marquis Yun's only son, Yun Yang.
In other words, from now on, Yun Yang's title in Yutang would be Marquis of Heavenly Clouds!
It was unprecedented in Yutang's history that Yun Xiaoyao would be conferred the title of Marquis of Heavenly Clouds.
As for Yun Yang, a commoner, being conferred the title of Marquis of Heavenly Clouds, it was also unprecedented!
However, Yutang's civil and military officials did not object to this.
This was because everyone knew that Marquis of Heavenly Clouds was actually the illegitimate son of Yutang's previous emperor. This was a secret to the common people, but to those in the official circles, it was crystal clear.
Who would dare stop His Majesty the emperor from conferring the title of his own brother? Would that not be seeking death?
During the morning assembly.
Marquis Yun accepted the imperial edict to express his gratitude. He was moved to the point of tears. "This official shall dedicate my life to the imperial court … In addition, this official is prepared to donate all the wealth I've earned in this life of traveling the martial world to the imperial court to solve its urgent needs …"
His Majesty the emperor had thought that this would be the end of the matter.
However, when Marquis Yun suddenly proposed to donate, he was taken aback and said with a smile, "Marquis Yun is a rich man. I wonder how much have you plundered in Jianghu all these years?"
When the civil and military officials heard this, they immediately lowered their heads and didn't say anything.
"How much have I plundered" and "How much have I plundered" were two different things.
One was illegal while the other was permissible!
There was the word "permissible".
His Majesty the emperor had given his permission!
Who dared to say no?
Marquis Yun said humbly, "It's just a small amount of property, hardly worthy of the grand hall."
His Majesty picked up a cup of tea leisurely and took a sip. He said with a smile, "King Yun, you don't have to donate all of it. Half will suffice."
Yun Xiaoyao said, "This official has earned a total of one hundred and twenty-seven million, eight hundred and ninety thousand silver taels … I'm willing to donate all of it to the imperial court to fill the national treasury …"
"Pfft!"
His Majesty the emperor spat out a mouthful of tea and coughed, his face flushed.
Puff, puff, puff … The eyes of the civil and military officials almost popped out of their sockets.
How much?
My ears aren't damaged, are they?
One hundred and twenty-seven million, eight hundred and ninety thousand silver taels? How … how did Marquis Yun get so much money?
His Majesty coughed until he was almost out of breath. Suddenly, he slammed the table. "Yun Xiaoyao, where did you get so much money?"
Marquis Yun replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, this is what this official has earned through hard work. It's only been this small amount all these years … Your Majesty need not ask further … There are some things that cannot be brought to light …"
The officials lowered their heads and snickered.
Amassing a total of one hundred and twenty million silver taels in these few years was not just any ordinary shady business …
If it had been through the proper channels, the national treasury would not have been able to collect so much money …
However, His Majesty the emperor seemed to understand immediately. "If so, I won't ask further … Someone, bring all of Marquis Yun's donations into the national treasury."
Everyone was happy!
Bringing it into the palace treasury and the national treasury were two completely different things.
Bringing it into the national treasury was for the royal family's use. Bringing it into the national treasury was for the Ministry of Revenue.
In other words, everyone could spend it …
Therefore, His Majesty the emperor was overjoyed and so were the officials. Finally, they did not lack money to do anything …
…
At the same time.
The newly appointed Marquis of Heavenly Clouds, Lord Yun Yang, had arrived at the small village surrounded by mountains. The first to receive him was Whitey Four.
Its snow-white body rushed into his embrace like a bolt of lightning.
Yun Yang hugged Whitey Four, overwhelmed with emotions.
Whitey Two and Whitey Three … were still in his deific consciousness and could not be seen …
Now …
Then, Bao'er appeared.
"Uncle …"
The childish cry made Yun Yang forget everything else.
…
"Sister Li," Yun Yang said, "I'm here to bring you back."
Li Yingqiu was pleasantly surprised. "Thank you, young master."
Yun Yang had come in the same attire as the last time but what troubled him was that he had not concealed his original appearance the last time he had come.
He had not thought much of it back then.
Fortunately, there were only four to five people who had seen him, including Li Yingqiu.
Yun Yang gathered these people and entrusted them to him solemnly.
"… Go to the Residence of Marquis of Heavenly Clouds …"
"… Imperial eldest grandson … His Majesty …"
"… Due to my unique identity … I can't …"
"… So, if you see me in the future, you must pretend not to know me … Otherwise, the consequences will be dire … Everyone's lives will be in danger …"
"All forty-eight households shall move together. From now on, you are Bao'er's direct force …"
Regarding Yun Yang's words …
The two leading villagers gathered a few people for a discussion.
"No one is to leak this …"
"If this young master wants to keep it a secret, he could totally kill us all … but young master didn't do so …"
"So …"
"For the young master's safety, for our benefactor's safety …"
…
Thereafter, the forty-eight families of hunters in the village held a secret meeting as well.
"No secrets are to be leaked no matter what!"
"Not a single word related to this place is to be leaked."
…
Yun Yang made arrangements.
"Tomorrow morning, I'll bring all of you to the south gate of Tiantang City. I'll leave and someone will come to receive you …"
"Everyone will still stay together … but, confidentiality and safety …"
…
Yun Yang exhorted.
These people were the backbone of the military back then; some of them were Supreme Earth and Supreme Water's confidants. Although not all of them were knowledgeable, they had something in common – they had long been indifferent to life and death!
Everyone understood these principles.
Yun Yang knew very well that even if he did not say a word, these people would still know what to do when the time came.
Still, he instructed them one by one.
…
On the same night.
The entire village was mobilized.
Then, all of the houses in the small mountain village were not damaged by anyone. Just like that, they quietly remained in the middle of the vast mountains.
The two leaders had planned to demolish them and burn them down.
However, Yun Yang did not agree.
"Keep them."
"Destroy all the paths in the outside world."
"If anything happens in the future, this place will still be the last safe place."
"It's best if we don't use this escape route. But if we do, it must be foolproof. "
…
Everyone was convinced of Yun Yang's plan.
On the morning of the fourth day.
Yun Yang brought his men to the outskirts of Tiantang City.
After settling down, Yun Yang looked around to make sure that nothing was amiss. He then left immediately.
It was in the afternoon of the same day.
Old Marshal Qiu's residence suddenly received a secret letter.
"He has arrived at the south gate … welcome him quickly …"
Old Marshal Qiu was unconscious but Old Mistress Qiu had no idea what was going on. What was going on?
However, there was the Nine Supremes' mark on it. Old Mistress Qiu dared not make the decision on her own nor discuss it with anyone else. She could only get someone to inform His Majesty that Old Marshal Qiu's residence had something important to discuss.
His Majesty was agitated when he heard the news.
He actually came immediately.
Marquis Yun was summoned as well.
Then, everything fell into place.
Marquis Yun personally brought Fang Mofei, Bai Yixue, and a few guards of the four noble young masters out of the south gate to welcome Bao'er and his entourage.
It was already night when they arrived at the Residence of Yun.
That night, the Residence of Yun held a grand banquet.
In the name of celebrating Marquis Yun's victorious return, the lights were brightly lit and delicacies were served like flowing water. His Majesty had come to celebrate and participate in the banquet.
Everyone knew that Marquis Yun was His Majesty's half-brother, but it was not surprising.
"Bao'er …"
His Majesty carried the little child, looking at the features that resembled the eldest prince's, and hugged him tightly in his embrace, tears rolling down his cheeks.
…
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