Beijing, in the backyard of the Yang Family.
Although it was only the middle of May, the temperature during the day was very mild.
After the early morning dusk dispersed, the lush green plants burst out with vitality, making the entire courtyard look pleasing to the eye. At the same time, the air was also filled with a faint fragrance.
As usual, Yang Gongming was wearing a relatively thin shirt and trousers. After leisurely watering a few newly obtained wisteria, he walked to the stone table in his cloth shoes.
He picked up a cup of red ginseng tea that had already been brewed and took a sip. Looking at the beautiful plants in the courtyard, the old man happily laughed to himself.
At this moment, a tall and straight young man wearing a short-sleeved military uniform walked into the courtyard. Between his dignified brows, there were traces of arrogance and unruliness.
The young man walked behind Yang Gongming and looked at the flowers and plants. A trace of disdain flashed across his eyes, but it disappeared in a flash. Then, he smiled and said, "Grandfather, you called for me."
The person who came was Yang Lie.
Yang Gongming turned around and chuckled, "Oh, you're here. Come, come, sit down."
After Yang Gongming invited Yang Lie to sit down, he pushed a plate of exquisite pastries in front of Yang Lie and said, "Try this. You probably haven't eaten breakfast yet, right? It tastes pretty good."
Yang Lie nodded, picked up a piece of mung bean cake, opened his mouth and swallowed it all. He didn't eat a second piece and directly asked, "Grandfather, why did you suddenly call me back today? Is there something important?"
"Actually, I should have told you about this a few days ago, but you weren't in the army, so I wasn't in a hurry to tell you. "Your mother called a few days ago and said that she would be back in Beijing after a while." Yang Gongming said with a smile.
Yang Lie frowned, "Mom is coming back?" Is she alone? "
Yang Gongming shook his head, "No, no, your brother and sister-in-law will also come."
"What!?" Yang Lie suddenly stood up and said loudly, "Grandpa, are you joking with me? Why can that guy enter this house!? If that's the case, I'd rather Mom not come back! "
Yang Gongming frowned and gestured for Yang Lie to sit down. "Why are you so agitated? I didn't call you here to ask for your permission. In this family, my words count. Whether you agree or not, they will come back. "
"Grandpa, you …" Yang Lie gnashed his teeth in hatred, but he couldn't say anything. Indeed, in this family, no one could refute Yang Gongming's decision.
Yang Gongming sighed and said, "Lie 'er, your temperament is just like your name, too unyielding. Young man, it's good to have a bit of a temper, but if you go on like this, sooner or later you'll be too hard and easily broken. "
"Humph," Yang Lie snorted coldly, obviously not agreeing, "Grandpa, did you call me here today just to tell me this boring news?"
Yang Gongming wasn't angry and said, "I just wanted to tell you, and also call you here to see you. Your father is in the Jiangnan military district all year round and doesn't come back. You're also in the military now and live outside. You're all people with your own thoughts, I'm just an old man, so I can't really force you to do anything. Everything depends on your own life choices.
However, I hope that when I'm alive, all of you, my descendants, can live as well as possible … "
Yang Lie's expression changed for a while and said, "Grandpa, if it wasn't for that guy, my life would be perfect."
Yang Gongming looked up and glanced at him, then shook his head with a smile, "Lie 'er, whether you admit it or not, Yang Cheng is your biological brother.
You've grown up in the Yang Family's background, and you've also been accepted as a direct disciple by Kunlun's Daoist Yu Jizi. Compared to Yang Cheng, your life is really good and smooth.
Yang Cheng is different from you, it's already a blessing from the heavens that he can reappear in front of us alive. Although I don't believe in gods or Buddha, I believe that there's fate between people, and it's the will of the heavens. "
"Grandpa, if this is all you want to say to me, I'll take my leave first," Yang Lie couldn't bear to listen anymore and said unhappily.
Yang Gongming opened his mouth, a trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes, and he sighed, "Forget it, forget it, you won't listen no matter what I say. It's your own path to choose, if you want to go, then go."
Yang Lie bowed slightly, turned around and was about to leave, but after a few steps, he stopped and said, "Grandpa, I know what you're thinking. I admit, that fellow's strength is indeed stronger than mine, and you want to use him to revitalize the Yang Family. But let me tell you very clearly, I won't hand over what's rightfully mine. One day, you'll know that your choice was completely wrong! In the end, it's still uncertain who will emerge victorious, so I'll take my leave first. Even if Mother returns, I won't meet them. "
With that, Yang Lie strode out of the courtyard.
Yang Gongming narrowed his eyes, and his gaze flickered, full of inscrutability.
Unbeknownst to him, Yan Sanniang's hunched figure once again appeared behind Yang Gongming, and comforted him, "Master, Young Master Lie's personality has always been like this, I'm afraid it'll be difficult to change. Master, you don't have to worry too much, they're blood brothers after all, there'll always be a way to resolve the enmity. "
Yang Gongming chuckled, "Sanniang, you're overthinking, I'm not sad because of these things. No matter what happens to the younger ones in the future, it's their own choice. If a family wants to continue, it doesn't rely on the elders to restrain them, but on their own temperament. No matter what the outcome is, I'll just watch from the side and say a few words at most. "
Yan Sanniang smiled and nodded, then said, "Master, Young Master Lie's body … is a little different."
"Hmm?" Yang Gongming said, "Is it related to Yan Buwen?"
Yan Sanniang said, "This old one guesses that it should be so. Although I'm not sure how exactly it was done, Young Master Lie's cultivation was crippled by Young Master Chen a few days ago. Now, instead of retreating, his cultivation is a level higher than before, and he's about to break through to the Innate Stage. What's even more amazing is that Young Master Lie's body seems to have been reborn … If I'm not wrong, the strength of his body is comparable to Young Master Chen's, it's really unimaginable …
Recently, Young Master Lie and Yan Buwen have been rather close. If there's a problem, it should be with the Yan Family. It's said that other than the underground research base provided by the military, Yan Buwen has other private research bases, but even the Li Family couldn't find out the truth. According to my guess, Yan Buwen should have the help of someone with terrifying strength. Otherwise, Yan Buwen wouldn't have risked universal condemnation. "
Yang Gongming's lips curled into a smile, "I've said it before, that kid from the Yan Family is a king when he wins, and a thief when he loses. It's not surprising."
"Actually, the four big families are more or less aware of Yan Buwen's movements these days. However, the Yan Family has considerable strength, and Yan Buwen is indeed a rare talent. He has done so many things, but left very little evidence and traces. Moreover, he hasn't really harmed the country, and instead, he's constantly providing the military with advanced weapons. The military officials are very supportive of him. Therefore, no one has made any rash contact with him, for fear of alerting him.
However, from what I can see, that Yan Buwen has a lot of secrets hidden on him. I wonder if Young Master Lie will become his chess piece if this continues. "
Yang Gongming knocked on the stone table a few times, then said, "If it's a blessing, it's not a curse. If it's a curse, it can't be avoided. Sanniang, these matters, just watch, there's no need to participate. If that kid, Yang Cheng, really wants to take over the Yang Family from my hands, then if he can't even deal with Yan Buwen, he'll fail sooner or later. "
"But Young Master Lie …" Sanniang was a little worried.
"Whether it's a cat or a tiger, looks don't decide," Yang Gongming said with a smile, "We'll see the results after we fight. As for the outcome, it'll only happen after I die. It's better to see it while I'm still alive. This is already a performance for the young, let's just watch quietly. "
Yan Sanniang smiled and nodded, "Master, you're right. Maybe I'm worrying too much. I don't know why, but Young Master Chen has clearly stepped into this realm, so protecting the Yang Family shouldn't be a problem at all. However, I'm still worried that something might happen … "
Yang Gongming sighed, "Sanniang, compared to worrying about the two little ones, I'm more worried about you …"
Yan Sanniang's wrinkled face revealed a trace of emotion. She lowered her head and said, "Master, it's alright. It's only a matter of time before Hongmeng comes looking for me. In the past, I was still a little afraid that I wouldn't be able to repay Master and would have to leave. Now that Young Master Chen has stepped into this realm and is about to return to the Yang Family, I can retire now that I've accomplished my mission … "
"Sigh … you, just like before …" Yang Gongming raised his head and looked at the clear sky, as if reminiscing about the distant past.
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