Yang Pojun looked at Yang Cheng's back with a complicated expression on his face. Emotionally speaking, he felt extremely relieved that the old man who dared to insult his father and himself was killed. What Yang Cheng did was exactly what he didn't dare to do. But the more he did it, the more humiliated he felt.
Even though Guo Xuehua and Lin Ruoxi had seen many bloody scenes, they were still women after all, and they still felt disgusted.
Li Moshen and his children looked at each other and smiled bitterly.
Li Dun, who was unusually quiet, rubbed his chin and gave Yang Cheng a thumbs up from afar.
Yang Gongming acted as if he didn't see someone die at all. He said emotionlessly, "Since you can calm down, then continue to listen to this old man's rambling. I haven't finished talking about what happened back then …"
This time, no one dared to interrupt him.
Yang Gongming leisurely took another sip of tea before continuing his story.
"Everything I know was personally told to me by my father after I became an adult.
"Back then, after my mother was defiled, she suffered a fate worse than death. Not long after, she found out that she was pregnant. She didn't have the face to see my father who came from Jiangnan to the southwest base to bring her back to Yanjing. So in private, she asked my father to give up the engagement. After all, she was no longer a virgin, and she felt guilty to my father.
"And my father actually lost his fertility in a war before that. Originally, he wanted to call off the engagement with my mother so that she wouldn't become a widow.
But after knowing that my mother had suffered such a trauma, my father changed his mind at the last minute and decided to marry my mother as planned.
Because my father knew very well that if he still chose to give up the engagement at the lowest point of my mother's life, it would be tantamount to ruining my mother's life.
Actually, my parents had only met each other a few times before that. However, their engagement and how much they cherished each other made me feel deeply moved … "
Hearing this, Guo Xuehua and Lin Ruoxi's eyes became moist. Their emotional thoughts allowed them to immerse themselves in the simple feelings of war.
Yang Gongming continued, "It's like two people sucking on each other's wounds. When my father was in the most pain, he met my mother at the lowest point. The two of them returned to Beijing and encouraged each other, accompanied each other, and slowly, they got over the difficulties.
When I was born, just as you all know, in order to protect the reputation of the Yang family, my father dismissed the guards who knew the inside story and used the power of the family to cover up a lot of rumors in the outside world.
My mother once asked my father why he was willing to accept her, who was no longer pure. Didn't he feel unhappy because of my birth?
My father said to her, 'You are my betrothed, the wife I am going to marry, and the children my wife bears are naturally my children. Even if this child isn't my blood, it's because I failed to protect my wife. I will raise this child with more love than my own flesh and blood, to make up for my mistake '.
Because of those words, my mother gave birth to me with peace of mind, and she and my father became a husband and wife, living together for the next 20 years. "
The hall was so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.
"Old Yang, when did you find out that you're not the biological son of the Old Marshal?" Li Moshen asked softly.
Yang Gongming smiled and said, "My father told me that when I was ten years old."
"What? The Old Marshal … told you?" Li Moshen was surprised as well.
Yang Gongming nodded. "At that time, I was just starting to understand things, and I was shocked that my father would tell me such a thing. Now that I think about it, it might be my father's foresight.
Paper can't hide fire, and some things will be exposed sooner or later, just like today. "
"Uncle, it's really hard to fathom …" Third Great Uncle sighed.
Yang Gongming smiled and said, "When my father told me, I cried on the spot. I cried very hard. I'm just a 10-year-old child. Even if I understand things early, I'm still a child. How big of a blow was it to know that my parents weren't my own?
I asked my father, 'How can I not be your biological son?! If I'm not a descendant of the Yang Family, how can I survive in this family? Everyone will laugh at me and look down on me … '
My father caressed my head and told me sincerely, 'Gongming, whether or not you're a descendant of the Yang Family has nothing to do with whether or not you're his biological son.
You're the child I love the most, because you're the only child my wife gave birth to.
Do you know, when you were a baby, your mother didn't have enough milk, so I carried you and asked the servants and other families I didn't know, asking them to feed you.
Every time I saw you sleeping soundly, I felt the happiest, happier than when I won a war.
Every time you fell sick, even if it was a small cold, I felt my heart drop. I might as well bear the pain for you … That's how I got here. In my eyes, there's no one more precious than you.
I believe that when I'm old and pass the Yang Family to you, you'll definitely be more outstanding than me. '"
Yang Gongming's eyes reddened as he said this, and there was a deep sorrow in his eyes.
Yan Sanniang sighed as she patted the old man's shoulder.
After resting for a while, Yang Gongming continued, "I was terrified at that time. I told my father that I was worried that I wasn't your biological son, and that I wouldn't be able to bear such a heavy burden. I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to do well.
My father told me solemnly that as a descendant of the Yang Family, it's not because I'm related to the Yang Family that I'm a descendant of the Yang Family.
If you want to become someone that the world trusts and respects, you must first believe in yourself, that you're the most precious person in the world.
The reason why a family can maintain its glory for hundreds of years is not because it's related by blood … "
Yang Gongming paused and turned to look at Yang Pojun, who was listening quietly, "Pojun, I've always been teaching you, but you never really understood. Until today, do you know what is the true glory of a family? "
Yang Pojun heaved a sigh of relief and smiled bitterly, "Father, I don't know. My mind is in a mess, I'm going crazy."
The elders of the Yang Family were also confused, and the atmosphere in the hall was heavy.
Yang Gongming couldn't hide the disappointment in his eyes. He looked at Yang Cheng, who was silently leaning against the door frame, and asked with a smile, "Yang Cheng, what do you think it is?"
Everyone's gaze turned to Yang Cheng. The afternoon sun shone on the young man, giving off a faint glow.
Yang Cheng laughed self-deprecatingly, "You're asking me? How could I know so many great principles? I only know that bloodline, background, and tradition can't compare to the toughness of a fist, and even more can't compare to having a backbone. I only know that only those who don't admit defeat can survive. It's that simple. "
"Hahahaha! … "
Yang Gongming laughed heartily. Li Moshen and the other elders also shook their heads and laughed.
"What … what a tone," Yang Gongming patted the armrest of the chair, and a glint flashed in his eyes, "The glory of a family isn't maintained by generations of bloodline!
Bloodline? That's nothing!
Our Yang Family relies on every generation. The members of this family must understand that they are the glory of this family! Only when you think highly of yourself will others respect you!
A descendant of the Yang Family must believe that you are the pride of this family at all times! Only with this kind of belief and this kind of you can continue the glory of the family!
Ever since I, Yang Gongming, took over as the head of the Yang Family, I have been promoted to the rank of marshal! My achievements have pushed Hua Xia's economy forward by at least twenty years, and I have students all over the world!
Who among you is more qualified than me to sit in my current position!? Who among you dares to say that I have let down my father's expectations!?
I, have a clear conscience!! "
His solemn and resonant words shook the hearts of everyone present!
Ning Guangyao gripped the armrest of the chair tightly, his face ashen, while the other officials seemed to be fascinated.
Li Moshen turned around to look at Li Dun, who was in a daze, and chided softly, "Silly boy, now you understand why I agreed to marry Tang Xin …"
Li Dun was startled, and a trace of emotion appeared in his eyes. He nodded with a smile.
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