Chapter 221

Wan Zongbing frowned. Why did this kid who didn't know his priorities come? Wan Zongbing stood up. As soon as he saw Ma Qiancheng rushing in, he smiled and said: "Ah! Qiancheng is here. This must be my niece-in-law, right? Hahaha, I've heard the governor mention you before. You're a heroine. You live up to your reputation! "

Qin Liangyu gracefully bowed to him and said, "Liangyu greets Commander Wan!"

Wan Zongbing helped him up. "Dispense with the formalities. I've always been close to the Ma family. Qiancheng is like my own nephew. There's no need to be so formal!"

Commander Wan only thought that the people standing on the side were followers they had brought with them. Just as he was wondering how to phrase it so that the son of his old friend and his niece could leave temporarily and allow him to receive Ye Xiaotian, Ye Xiaotian had already stepped forward and clasped his hands at him. "Ye Xiaotian of the Crouching Ox Ridge of Guizhou greets sir commander!"

Wan Zongbing was stunned. "You're Ye Xiaotian? This … Nephew Ma, you and Commander Ye … "

Ma Qiancheng hugged Ye Xiaotian's shoulder. "This is my big brother! My big brother was the one who helped me get this wife together! "

Qin Liangyu felt ashamed in her heart. How could this good-for-nothing guy not mention his wife? However, in front of the elders, she still had to act like a good wife. She couldn't just roll her eyes at him.

Wan Zongbing was delighted. "I see. Hahaha, it's good that you're familiar with each other. Sit, sit together."

Both sides took their seats. Commander Wan said, "Qiancheng ah, although your old man is serving in the Jianghu, but you also know that he can't endure hardship there. As the saying goes, the punishment doesn't reach the doctor. Serving in the Jianghu is just for show, the law still has to be enforced.

Originally, after a year or so, you could write to the imperial court to plead on behalf of your father as a filial son, and your father would be able to return. This time, you've been mobilized. Your wife even dispatched 500 private soldiers and prepared their own supplies and rations to help solve the country's crisis. Her loyalty is commendable. The imperial court won't turn a blind eye to this. I believe your father will be back soon. "

Ma Qiancheng slapped his thigh. "Ha! Uncle is right! My wife said the same thing. "

Wan Zongbing and Qin Liangyu were embarrassed. Wan Zongbing coughed and turned to Ye Xiaotian. "Commander Ye, you're a local official in Guizhou. I admire you for taking the initiative to send troops to Sichuan to quell the rebellion. In the future, I'll report to the imperial court for you. I won't bury your achievements. "

Ye Xiaotian bowed and said, "Yang Yinglong has gone against the law and betrayed the imperial court. As an official of the imperial court and a citizen, there isn't a single person who doesn't hate him. "Besides, I've received the country's kindness, so I will."

Wan Zongbing said in his heart, "That Madame Ma over there dispatched five hundred troops and got a silver medal. This brat in front of them had sent a memorial to the Imperial Court and obtained the position of Commander. It was all because they were local officials. Officials like us don't get such good treatment. "

Although Wan Zongbing was a little jealous, he was still very happy about Ye Xiaotian's arrival, especially the fact that he had brought 18,000 soldiers who were familiar with the local geography. One had to know that Yang Yinglong had only offered a hundred or so pieces of wood as tribute, and he was rewarded with the flying fish robe and promoted to commander. The reason for this was that he was a local official, and his loyalty was commendable. If you're a low-ranking official … this is part of your duty, what's there to reward you for?

Of course, if you met an Emperor who indulged in pleasure, you could cater to his liking and offer some rare treasures to the Imperial Palace from time to time. You could also be appreciated and put in an important position, but that was not normal.

Wan Zongbing smiled and nodded to Ye Xiaotian. "Commander Ye, your loyalty is commendable. Your troops are stationed outside the city. If you have any difficulties, just tell me. I'll help you." Ye Xiaotian thanked him. Wan Zongbing wanted to say three days later. But if Li Hualong could convince Liu Dadao, he might not be the commander. He swallowed his words and said to Ye Xiaotian, "I have an old friend who wants to see you. He's in my residence now. How about I introduce you?"

Ye Xiaotian expressed his thanks. Commander Wan had originally wanted to mention the matter of pledging his troops three days later, but on second thought, if Li Hualong was able to convince Liu Dadao, then the person in command might not necessarily be him. Thus, he swallowed his words and only said to Ye Xiaotian, "This old man has an old friend who really wants to see you. He is currently in this old man's residence, how about I introduce you to him?"

Ye Xiaotian was slightly taken aback. His visit to Commander Wan today was merely a formality. A lowly official had an audience with Commander Wan, and after a round of words of encouragement, the lowly official would take his leave, and the ceremony would be over. That was all there was to it. The two of them did not have a subordinate relationship, nor were they friends.

But this Wan Zongbing, whom he had never met before, actually said that he had a good friend who wanted to meet him. Who was this friend and why did he want to see him? Ye Xiaotian was puzzled, but he did not hesitate. He immediately stood up and said, "Of course. Thank you, Sir!"

Ma Qiancheng said, "Uncle, don't chase my brother away. Brother Ye and I are indeed close friends. Where's your 18-year-old Nu 'er Hong? You don't have a daughter, so why keep it? Take it out and let me and Brother Ye taste it together. "

Wan Zongbing glared at him and said, "Shut your mouth. Don't make a fuss."

After he said that, he suddenly remembered that his nephew did not come alone today. His niece-in-law was also here. He couldn't help but blush and said embarrassedly, "Ah! Liangyu, I … I'm just … "

Qin Liangyu smiled and said, "Uncle, you just said what I wanted to say. He's just talkative, and it's all nonsense!"

Wan Zongbing suddenly burst into laughter. He felt that this niece-in-law of his was natural and unrestrained. She was definitely not an ordinary woman. No wonder she could do all kinds of things that others could not, and even received the Governor's silver medal. Wan Zongbing was also happy that the son of an old friend had such a beautiful wife.

Wan Zongbing temporarily left Ma Qiancheng and his wife behind and took Ye Xiaotian to see Li Hualong. Ma Qiancheng originally wanted to follow them to see what was going on. Fortunately, Qin Liangyu coughed lightly, and Ma Qiancheng resentfully sat back on his chair, looking like he was scratching his ears and cheeks.

Ye Xiaotian followed Wan Zongbing to a small study at the side. Wan Zongbing directly pushed the door open and entered. A thin old man was admiring the calligraphy and paintings on the wall with his hands behind his back. When he heard the sound, he turned around.

Ye Xiaotian saw that he looked to be in his fifties. His face was thin, and his black hair was streaked with silver. However, it was combed neatly, and his sideburns were especially neatly trimmed. There were slight wrinkles at the corner of his lips. This person was obviously someone who had been in a high position for a long time. He had a graceful and solemn bearing, which made people feel intimidated.

The last time Ye Xiaotian went to Sichuan, he had originally wanted to see Li Hualong. Unfortunately, he had turned back halfway, and now he did not know who he was. Ye Xiaotian looked at Wan Zongbing, and Wan Zongbing said, "Commander Ye, this person in front of you is my Sichuan's Governor, Lord Li!"

Ye Xiaotian was slightly surprised. He looked at Li Hualong attentively, and quickly bowed. "This humble official, Ye Xiaotian, greets Lord Governor!" In his mind, however, he was thinking anxiously. A dignified Governor hiding in Wan Zongbing's residence and secretly meeting with me. What is he trying to do?