Just as Changyang Ba entered the mansion, a guard came up to him with a joyful expression and said respectfully, "Master, good news. The Fourth Young Master is back."
Hearing this, Changyang Ba's expression froze for a moment. The term "Fourth Young Master" had not been heard in Changyang Prefecture for many years. Now that he heard it, it felt a little strange. However, Changyang Ba quickly reacted. His eyes shone brightly as he stared sharply at the guard and exclaimed, "What did you just say?"
"Master, the Fourth Young Master is back. The Fourth Young Master is back." The guard spoke again with a hint of excitement in his voice.
Changyang Ba's expression became sluggish. His face was full of disbelief. His fourth son, Changyang Shōten, had left Changyang Prefecture for many years. During this time, there was no news at all. In Changyang Ba's heart, he had thought more than once that he would never see his fourth son, who was exceptionally talented since he was young. Because of this, he had been sad many times. Now, his fourth son, who was supposed to be dead in his heart, had actually returned. Moreover, his return was so sudden. Changyang Ba, who was not mentally prepared at all, found it hard to accept this fact in a short period of time. It was very hard to believe this fact in front of his eyes.
"Is what you said true? Xiang 'er is really back." Changyang Ba stared sharply at the guard. His voice trembled as he spoke. There was a hint of eagerness and hope in his voice.
"Master, this is absolutely true. Fourth Madam and Second Madam have confirmed the Fourth Young Master's identity. It can't be fake," the guard said.
Hearing that the Fourth Young Master, who had left for several years, had miraculously returned, the group of guards behind Changyang Ba all revealed a look of astonishment. They all looked at each other in surprise. Many of them were senior figures in Changyang Prefecture. They all knew what had happened to the Fourth Young Master. In their hearts, everyone thought that the Fourth Young Master was no longer in this world. No one would have thought that the Fourth Young Master, who had not been heard from for several years, would suddenly return.
"Where is Xiang 'er?" Changyang Ba was very excited and asked eagerly. He was very concerned about his fourth son, who had shown extraordinary talent since he was young. After all, he was his biological child.
"The Fourth Young Master is in Fourth Madam's room," the guard quickly replied.
Changyang Ba's figure flashed and disappeared. He quickly rushed to Bi Yuntian's room.
At this moment, Jianchen, his mother, and Second Aunt, Yu Fengyan, were still talking in the room. Almost all of the topics revolved around how Jianchen had survived in the outside world. Although Jianchen had deliberately downplayed many of the moments of life and death, the two women still felt a burst of fear and trepidation. Bi Yuntian, because she felt sorry for her son, didn't know how much tears flowed out of her eyes. Her clothes were wet and her eyes were red and swollen from crying.
The two women were both experienced people and knew very well just how chaotic the outside world was. The two of them really couldn't imagine Jian Chen wandering the outside world alone, fighting against the bloodthirsty and savage magical beasts in the Magical Beast Mountain Range. Just how much suffering and how many life and death situations had he faced? And as Jian Chen's mother, Bi Yuntian, even felt like her heart was about to break.
"Bang!" Suddenly, the closed door was rudely opened. Changyang Ba appeared at the door. His complexion and excitement swept through the room. Soon, his eyes were fixed on Jianchen.
"Husband!"
"Husband!"
Yu Fengyan and Bi Yuntian both stood up and spoke in succession.
Changyang Ba seemed as if he didn't hear them at all. His eyes were firmly fixed on Jianchen. His expression was very excited and his eyes quickly filled with a mist. Although Jianchen had changed a lot, Changyang Ba still recognized his son at a glance.
Jianchen also looked at Changyang Ba with a complex and excited expression. The father and son looked at each other for a while. Jianchen opened his mouth slightly and said softly, "Father!"
Changyang Ba's body trembled violently when he heard this. He slowly walked into the room and arrived before Jianchen. He carefully examined Jianchen from head to toe before gradually revealing a smile, "Xiang 'er, you've grown up!" Two streams of tears flowed from Changyang Ba's eyes.
Although Jianchen and Changyang Ba hadn't seen each other for a few years, they didn't talk much. Changyang Ba did things swiftly and decisively. He stayed in the room for a while before leaving, leaving Jianchen, his mother, and Yu Fengyan in the room.
The war had just ended, and the guards of Changyang Prefecture had just returned. As the head of the family, Changyang Ba still had a lot of things to do and was very busy.
With the return of hundreds of guards and some important figures of Changyang Prefecture, the originally quiet Changyang Prefecture suddenly became lively. Lights were lit everywhere. Many houses that had been empty for a long time were also lit. At the same time, the news of the return of the fourth young master of Changyang Prefecture, Changyang Shōten, quickly spread throughout the residence. Now, even the hundreds of guards and important figures of Changyang Prefecture who had just returned knew about this matter. They were all very surprised.
Jianchen stayed in his mother's room until late at night before leaving. Accompanied by his mother, he returned to the house where he used to live, accompanied by two servant girls.
Although Jianchen had not returned for a long time this year, the house where he used to live still maintained its original appearance. There were servants cleaning it every day, and it was spotless. The furnishings in the room were also the same as before.
"Xiang 'er, it's getting late. You should rest well," Bi Yuntian said to Jianchen with eyes full of affection, looking reluctant to part.
Jianchen nodded slightly and said, "Mother, you should also go rest."
Then, Bi Yuntian left Jianchen's room, leaving the two servant girls to serve Jianchen.
"Fourth young master, let us servants help you change," one of the servant girls said softly. Looking at Jianchen's handsome and resolute face, the two servant girls' faces were slightly flushed.
The two servant girls were about 18 to 20 years old. Although their appearances could not be considered to be devastatingly beautiful, they were still very beautiful. Even in a first-class city like Lore City, they were still very rare. After all, Changyang Prefecture was one of the four great families. It was powerful and had a noble status. How could it be that just anyone could enter?
Jianchen looked at the white room with a face full of nostalgia. Without turning his head, he said, "Both of you can leave. I want some peace and quiet. If there is nothing important, don't disturb me."
"Yes!" The two servant girls replied respectfully and left at the same time. There was a trace of disappointment in their eyes. Jianchen was not only the fourth young master of Changyang Prefecture with a noble status, but he was also very handsome. Among these servant girls who thought that they were good-looking, who wouldn't want to have a little interaction with such a person and become a phoenix?
Jianchen stood in the middle of the room and looked at the familiar furnishings and furniture in the room with a face full of nostalgia. He couldn't help but recall every detail of his life in Changyang Prefecture when he was young. The scenes of the past were like a picture scroll that slowly replayed in Jianchen's mind. For a moment, Jianchen's heart was filled with emotions and it was difficult for him to calm down.
"Home, this is home. This is my home. I'm home!" Jianchen murmured with a stupefied expression. However, he felt a burst of bitterness in his heart. He had waited for this day for a very long time. He had looked forward to this day for a very long time. In the past, he didn't know how many times he had imagined this scene in front of him. Now that the wish in his heart had finally come true, it was very difficult for him to calm down.
For himself to be able to return to Changyang Prefecture and reunite with his family, Jianchen had sacrificed too much and put in too much effort. He had walked on the edge of life and death more than once. He had even lost his life once. If it weren't for the Purple and Green Sword Spirits saving him, he wouldn't be alive in this world right now. It would be impossible for him to stand here.
He had used his own blood to pave the way home.
Thinking back to everything he had experienced after leaving Changyang Prefecture, Jianchen's heart was filled with a myriad of emotions that were difficult to describe. In the end, two crystal clear teardrops fell from his eyes.
"Wuwuwu …" As if it had sensed Jianchen's feelings, the White Tiger on his shoulder reached out its two front paws and hugged Jianchen's neck. Its furry little head constantly rubbed against Jianchen's face as it let out a whimper, as if it was comforting Jianchen.
Jianchen slowly walked to the bed that had once accompanied him for a long time. In the end, without him knowing, he fell asleep in a daze.
That night, Jianchen slept very well. He slept very soundly and peacefully. This was the first time he had slept in the years that he had left. At the same time, it was also the most comfortable sleep he had had since he was young. He didn't have to be vigilant all the time like he had been in the past.
The White Tiger didn't fall asleep. Instead, it lay quietly beside Jianchen. Its furry little head kept turning around, and its bright big eyes blinked as it looked around.
…
"Xiang 'er, are you awake?"
The next morning, Jianchen didn't wake up from his deep sleep until his mother, Bi Yuntian, called from outside the door. He felt refreshed and energetic. At this moment, Jianchen felt that he had never felt so relaxed and happy before. Was this the feeling of returning home?
"Xiang 'er, did you sleep well last night?" Bi Yuntian exuded a motherly radiance. She looked at her child with a doting expression and asked with concern. Jianchen's sudden return made Bi Yuntian's mood very happy. She was full of energy, and it was obvious that she had rested well.
Jianchen and his mother exchanged a few words casually before the two of them left at the same time. They walked towards the dining hall and prepared to eat breakfast.
Walking with his mother, Bi Yuntian, on the way to the dining hall, Jianchen felt like he had returned to the scene a few years ago. Every morning, his mother would lead him to eat breakfast together. His days were very warm.
When Jianchen and his mother arrived at the dining hall, his second aunt, Yu Fengyan, and third aunt, Bai Yushuang, were already eating breakfast. Beside Bai Yushuang sat a young man in luxurious robes. He seemed to be around the same age as Jianchen. He was Jianchen's third brother, Changyang Ke.
After not seeing each other for a few years, Jianchen's two aunts hadn't changed much. However, Changyang Ke had become somewhat frail. His eyes flickered with shrewdness, and he also had a handsome appearance. Although he couldn't compare to Jianchen, he was still a dragon among men.
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