The reception hall of the Yang Family was already full.
The family leaders and important figures, as well as some military leaders, were greeting each other with different expressions on their faces.
Although everyone knew that the other side had their own thoughts and opinions, they still managed to keep up the superficial greetings.
As the servants served tea, the family leaders and military leaders took their seats.
The way they sat was also very particular. On the left side were the leaders of the Yang Family's main families, some were political leaders, and some were military leaders.
On the other side, there were representatives of some established families in Yan Jin and some military officers who were not part of the Yang family's system. They were neither enemies nor friends, but representatives of the old families in Yan Jin and some military officers who were not under the Yang family's command.
Their assistants and guards were also standing behind them with serious expressions on their faces.
Since Yang Cheng hadn't arrived yet, everyone chatted casually to make the atmosphere seem harmonious.
"Deputy Minister Liu, you're really showing respect to the Young Lord of the Yang Family by coming here in person." A balding middle-aged man with a round face said with a smile.
The tall and thin military man sitting opposite him was the Deputy Minister of National Defense, Liu Bingxun. He blew on his tea and said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes, "The eldest grandson of Old Master Yang, and he's not a nobody. I've been wanting to meet him for a long time."
"Oh right, Deputy Minister Liu, I heard that Young Master Yang went overseas to apprehend a businessman from Zhonghai who committed treason and brought him to justice." Another man with a mustache and a pale face asked curiously.
Liu Bingxun nodded. "That's right. I'm actually here today to thank him in person for that matter."
"That's true. I heard that the businessman is one of Young Lord Yang's father-in-law." The mustached man laughed.
A few middle-aged men on the side began to ask with interest.
"One of his father-in-law? Where did that come from? "
The mustached man replied naturally, "You don't know? I heard that Young Lord Yang is very playful in Zhong Hai. The women around him are enough to form a class. "
Everyone knew about this before they came, but they all burst into laughter when they talked about it.
"It seems like he's very different from Commander Yang Pojun. No wonder. Otherwise, why would he suddenly appear after more than 20 years?"
"The Yang Family actually has such a talented young man. I wonder what Eunuch Yang is thinking …"
The people who were not the direct descendants of the Yang Family and the opposing military figures all sneered.
On the other side of the Yang Family, including Liu Bingxun, the Deputy Minister of National Defense, all looked terrible.
At this time, several servants of the Yang Family suddenly walked into the living room.
What surprised everyone was that all the servants had brought along a complete set of camera equipment. Even the camera stand was professionally placed at the entrance.
The bald man was stunned. He stood up and scolded, "What are you doing? Who allowed you to come here to take pictures?"
The servants hurriedly replied awkwardly, "Minister Chen, our Young Master asked us to come over to film."
The bald Minister Chen frowned. "Young Master? Was it that Yang Cheng? Where was he? Why aren't they out yet? "
Just at this moment, a lazy voice came from the back of the hall.
"Aiya, you haven't even met me and you're so eager to see me. Is there something wrong with your sexual orientation?"
Accompanied by Yan Sanniang, Yang Cheng walked out with a harmless smile on his face.
Following that, under everyone's different gazes, he gracefully sat on the main armchair that Yang Gongming usually sat on.
The scene instantly quietened down. The direct descendants of the Yang Family all looked rather curious and puzzled.
As for Minister Chen and the others who were being ridiculed, their expressions didn't look good.
"You … are Elder Yang's eldest grandson, Yang Cheng?" Minister Chen asked unhappily, "Why is it only you? We're here to visit Elder Yang."
Yang Cheng had a puzzled look on his face. "Visit? What, you're hoping that my old man will get sick? "
"What nonsense are you spouting! Minister Chen doesn't mean that, "an officer reprimanded in a rough voice.
Yang Cheng smiled and said, "I knew it, the old man isn't sick, why are you visiting him? It seems like you're going to curse him to get sick? Do you guys have a grudge against him? "
"You … you're lying!" Minister Chen said angrily, "We sincerely respect Elder Yang. As for you, let's not talk about whether or not you're a descendant of the Yang Family. How can you sit on Elder Yang's chair the moment you return to the Yang Family? Do you have any manners?! "
Yang Cheng frowned and asked, "Why, can't I sit?"
"Hmph, the four major families are the foundation leaders of Beijing, or even the whole of Hua Xia. You've only returned to Hua Xia for two years. You don't even know where you came from, do you think that Beijing is the same as overseas?" Minister Chen said arrogantly with his head held high.
"That's right, why didn't Elder Yang come out to see us? Could it be that the Yang Family is looking down on us? We might not be as powerful as the Yang Family, but the Yang Family can't be so unreachable just because they're one of the four major families!" The mustached man added.
Yang Cheng smiled and turned to Yan Sanniang, "Grandma Yan, who are these people?"
Yan Sanniang lowered her brows and said, "Young Master Chen, this is Minister Chen from the logistics department, that's Councilman Zhao, and the rest are …"
"That's enough," Yang Cheng smiled and said, "It's good that you know they're not nobodies. After all, they're officials."
Minister Chen and Councilman Zhao were stunned for a moment before their faces turned red. How dare he compare them to nobodies?!
On the other hand, Liu Bingxun and the other representatives of the Yang Family were gloating.
Liu Bingxun stood up and said, "Young Master Yang Cheng, I'm Liu Bingxun, the Deputy Minister of National Defense. It's all thanks to your help that we managed to capture the traitor."
Yang Cheng waved his hand and said, "You're all on my side, right?"
Yang Chen's question was direct and straightforward, causing everyone present to feel a slight shock to their brains.
Which official didn't speak in a roundabout way? Yang Chen, on the other hand, directly asked the major clans to declare their allegiance.
Liu Bingxun and the other representatives exchanged a few glances. It was obvious that they didn't know how to answer such a straightforward question.
In the end, an elderly Lieutenant General chuckled, "Childe Yang, we're indebted to Sir Yang, and we admire him."
Yang Cheng snickered inwardly. These people were really good at beating around the bush. But it didn't matter as long as they dared to state their stance.
Thereafter, Yang Cheng turned to Minister Chen and the rest and said, "I'm a simple person, and I don't like to put on airs. Tell me, are you here to cause trouble for me, or are you here to express your goodwill?"
"Young Master Yang, I'm afraid you've watched too many gangster movies!" Councilman Zhao sneered, "Do you think that we're the kind of people who would form cliques? We're here today to confirm if the eldest grandson of the Yang Family is as bad as the rumors say, and if he's a bad influence on Hua Xia. "
Yang Cheng sneered, "So, do you have an answer now?"
"Of course there is," Minister Chen snorted coldly, "May I ask Young Master Yang if you are related to the merchant's daughter who was arrested by the Ministry of Defense?"
Yang Cheng raised his eyebrows and said, "Since you asked this, of course you've checked the information. That's right, Anxin is my woman."
"Good, that's the first thing," Minister Chen asked again, "As far as I know, the relationship between Marshal Yang Pojun and Childe Yang, and the relationship between Young General Yang and Childe Yang isn't that good, is that right?"
Yang Cheng sneered, "It's not that it's not good, but those two have nothing to do with me. Oh right, do you know where Yang Lie is? I'm planning to kill him. "
"What a naughty boy!"
An opposing general stood up and reprimanded, "Someone like you doesn't have a good lifestyle and has an affair with a traitor. You claim to be a member of the Yang Family, but you don't get along with your father and even said that you want to kill your own brother. What right do you have to enter this family?!"
"General Lu is right. You can't be thinking that you can enter the Yang Family just because you want to, right? Perhaps you have the blood of the Yang Family running through your veins, but the Yang Family is the leader of the military. With your character, you're not fit to enter the Yang Family!" Someone else chimed in.
Sire Zhao said, "In my opinion, we should invite Old Yang out so that everyone can bear witness. I strongly suspect that this man is a chess piece sent by the West to destroy Hua Xia's political foundation. We can't let him enter the Yang Family, nor can we hand over the power of the Yang Family to him. What do you guys think?"
Everyone voiced their agreement and started to lash out at Yang Cheng.
Liu Bingxun and the other major families that stood on Yang Cheng's side also wore looks of pity on their faces. They never expected that Yang Cheng would admit to it.
Although it's normal for a descendant of a major family to have a few women behind their backs, and there were many who fell out with their brothers, it's still too immature for him to admit it so openly.
This was a battle of politics, power, and reputation, and it's not something that can be easily settled.
It looks like this young man might be powerful, but he's not a suitable candidate to take over the power of a major family.
On the other hand, Yang Cheng leisurely waited for them to finish speaking. When their faces turned red, he scratched his ear and smiled. "Are you guys done?"
Department Head Chen and the rest felt weird, but they exchanged a glance and did not speak.
"If you're done, then let's get down to business!" With a sinister smile, Yang Cheng stood up and walked towards Department Head Chen.
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