When he went to Hailong Tun again, Ye Xiaotian could clearly feel that it was different from the last time.
The last time he came, he could feel that Hailong Tun was being strengthened and became more dangerous. But this time, before he arrived at Hailong Tun, he found that there were many narrow passes and gullies on the flat land, and thick and high walls were erected on the mountains on both sides of Hailong Tun.
Ye Xiaotian also noticed that the river slowed down and the water level dropped. It was a big river, and the river flowed rapidly. It was neither winter nor dry season, so why did the water flow slow down and the water level drop? Ye Xiaotian couldn't help but think.
Yang Yinglong didn't go down the mountain, but he waited for Tian Xiufeng, Ma Qiansi, and the others outside the Heavenly King Pavilion. Ma Qiansi climbed the stone steps, and as soon as he looked up, he saw Yang Yinglong standing on the pavilion with his hands behind his back. His clothes were as white as snow, and he looked handsome.
The last time he saw Yang Yinglong was when he went to Hailong Tun for the betrothal. But at that time, in his heart, Yang Yinglong was only the father of his future wife. This time, seeing Yang Yinglong and thinking that he was his biological father, Ma Qiansi couldn't describe the feeling in his heart.
His biological father, the man who gave him flesh and blood, and life, but he didn't raise him, and he couldn't even give him the status of father and son. Ma Qiansi looked at him, and he couldn't tell whether it was love or hate. Tian Xiufeng glanced at him, and seeing his complicated expression, she reminded him, "Qiansi, come forward and greet your father-in-law!"
Ma Qiansi was reminded by her, and then he walked to Yang Yinglong. When he was in front of him, he opened his mouth and bowed his head, "Father-in-law!"
"Qiansi, get up!" Yang Yinglong took a few steps forward and reached out to help him up. Yang Yinglong knew that this was his son, but he didn't know whether Madam Qin had told Ma Qiansi about his real origin before she died, but he didn't need to know.
It was impossible for Yang Yinglong to allow him to acknowledge his ancestors. Even if he became the emperor one day, there was no need for him to do so. He had more than one son, and he didn't dote on his son just because he wasn't by his side.
Yang Yinglong couldn't help but sigh when he saw the sorrow on Ma Qiansi's face. "I already know what happened to your mother. Don't worry, one day, I will help her seek justice! Since you're not an outsider, you can stay on this mountain. "
Ma Qiansi said bitterly, "Then do you know that I already know that I am your son?" But in the end, he did not ask this question. Ma Qiansi bowed his head in agreement and slowly retreated to the side.
Tian Xiufeng stepped forward and bowed to Yang Yinglong. Yang Yinglong smiled at her, his gaze focused on Ye Xiaotian. Ye Xiaotian cleared his throat, stepped forward and cupped his fists, "Greetings, Lord Yang!"
Yang Yinglong nodded. "Thank you for your hard work, Chief Ye. I was busy with many matters in the past few days, so I didn't have the time to seek justice for you. Now that I'm a little more free, you can stay in the guest house. I will help you regain control of the Crouching Bull Ridge as soon as possible! "
Ye Xiaotian's heart skipped a beat, but he put on a grateful expression. "Thank you, Lord Yang, for seeking justice for me!"
… …
Ye Xiaotian arrived at the guest house. It was the same courtyard he had stayed in before. As soon as he moved in, someone came to visit.
Tian Binfei was pushed into his living room by a pretty maidservant dressed in green, who had bright eyes and white teeth. She had a beautiful appearance and a slightly dark complexion. Ye Xiaotian hurriedly went up to greet them. He took the handrail from the maidservant and pushed Tian Binfei inside. "Mister Tian, you've also escaped!"
Tian Binfei said, "Yeah! You and I are blessed, but it's just a pity that the heavens don't protect us … Sigh, the heavens don't protect us! "
The two of them exchanged a few pleasantries. After the servant girl serving Ye Xiaotian served tea, they retreated to the veranda with the servant girl pushing the cart. They sat on the railing beside the flowerbed and chatted. Only then did the two of them calm down.
Ye Xiaotian said, "I went to the stone pillars with madam Tian. I've been staying in the mountains for the past few days, so I wonder what the situation outside is like."
Tian Binfei told him about Yang Yinglong's dealings with Shui Xi and Shui Dong. Then he said, "The heavenly king paid a ransom to the imperial court. It looks like he's reached an agreement with the imperial court. However, since it's not suitable for him to fight right now, how will he resolve the matter of the Fat Goose Ridge? "
Ye Xiaotian said, "Today, the heavenly king said that he will help me seek justice soon and regain control of the Crouching Bull Ridge. Does that mean he can resolve it without using force? "
Tian Binfei thought about it and nodded slightly. "I can roughly guess what the heavenly king plans on doing."
Ye Xiaotian's expression changed. "What does the heavenly king plan on doing?" There was no one else around the two of them, but for the sake of safety, the two of them spoke very vaguely. Even if someone heard them, it would not be enough to determine that the two of them bore hostility towards Yang Yinglong.
Yang Yinglong returned to the inner residence and comforted Tian Xiufeng a little before calling his two sons over. His eldest son, Yang Chaodong, and his second son, Yang Kedong, greeted their father and stood before him with their hands by their sides.
Yang Yinglong took a sip of tea and said unhurriedly, "The dispute with Shui Xi and Shui Dong has been settled after I negotiated with them. There's nothing else major left. According to my agreement with the imperial court, it's time for me to seal my seal. Chaodong, from today onwards, I'll leave Bozhou to you! "
When Yang Chaodong heard that, he knelt on the ground with a plop and banged his head against the ground. "Father, you can't! You can't, father! How can I take on such a heavy responsibility? Father is in the prime of his life. Bozhou cannot do without you, father! "
Yang Chaodong spoke passionately, but when he finished, he did not hear his father's reply. Yang Chaodong was a little surprised. He raised his head slightly and glanced up. He saw Yang Yinglong holding a teacup in one hand and a teacup in the other. He was staring at him with a slightly mocking gaze.
Yang Chaodong was stunned, at a loss for what to do.
Yang Yinglong snorted coldly. "Idiot!"
Yang Chaodong was at a loss. He did not understand what his father meant.
Yang Yinglong said, "From now on, you will take on the role of a Chieftain in my place as a Chieftain!"
Yang Chaodong, "Ah?"
Yang Yinglong said, "Dismissed!"
Yang Chaodong still wanted to kneel and resign, but when he saw his father's expression, he could only awkwardly agree and walk out.
Yang Chaodong went outside and thought for a while under the sun. He suddenly thought that the process of his father handing over his duties was a little too hasty. Not only was there no ceremony, it didn't even start from the beginning. He just casually decided that Yang Chaodong would take over his duties. This was a little too …
Yang Chaodong, whose mind was a few beats slower, suddenly blushed. "Father, this is clearly just to deal with the imperial court. To think I took it seriously and refused to accept it."
Yang Yinglong saw his stupid son step down and couldn't help but shake his head. He then looked at his second son, Yang Kedong, who was more shrewd and honest than his eldest brother. His expression relaxed. "Kedong, go back and prepare. Tomorrow, you will go to Chongqing to be a hostage!"
Although Yang Kedong was unwilling, he knew that this was a responsibility he had to bear. He could only bow his head and agree.
Yang Yinglong took another sip of tea and unhurriedly said, "On this trip to Chongqing, you must pay attention to all movements there. I will send people to look after you. If there is any news, send it back immediately. If it is important news … "
Yang Yinglong's gaze focused and he stared at Yang Kedong. "For example, if it is a matter of life and death for my Bozhou. At that time, there is no need to be a hostage. Find every opportunity to escape!"
Yang Kedong now knew that he had such a heavy responsibility on this trip to Chongqing. His spirit was immediately roused. Although the position was generally passed on to the eldest son, there were cases where the eldest son was too weak to be cultivated. For the sake of the family's longevity, the second son or even a clansman who was not the first son would inherit the position.
Wasn't this what Yang Yinglong's grandfather wanted to do? Unfortunately, he didn't succeed. In the end, he was chased out of Bozhou by his first wife and first son. However, Yang Yinglong was a powerful chieftain. No one in the entire Bozhou could contend against him. If he performed better and won his father's appreciation, then replacing his eldest brother wouldn't be impossible!
Yang Kedong immediately regarded this difficult task as an opportunity. He excitedly said, "Yes!"
Yang Yinglong nodded and waved his hand. Yang Kedong excitedly walked out. Yang Yinglong raised his head and closed his eyes to rest. After a long while, a pair of warm little hands gently touched his temples and gently massaged them.
Yang Yinglong thought it was Tian Xiufeng. He stretched out his hand and pressed it. When he opened his eyes, he couldn't help but stare blankly. Tian Xiufeng, who had just finished bathing, was standing in front of him with a smile. Who was behind her? Yang Yinglong turned his head to look. It was a girl of marriageable age. Her hair was tied into two buns. Her eyebrows and eyes were bashful. Her face was flushed red.
Yang Yinglong couldn't help laughing. "Er Lan is here!"
Yang Erlan was Tian Xiufeng's' daughter '. She was the daughter they betrothed to Ma Qiansi. Although this daughter was not their biological daughter, she was raised from a young age. She was not much different from their own children.
Yang Erlan didn't know that her biological parents were not the couple in front of her. When she heard that her fiancé had come to Hailongtun, her young girl's heart was shy and happy. She hurriedly went to see Tian Xiufeng. Tian Xiufeng understood her shyness and brought her here.
"Father, you must be tired. Your daughter will give you a massage!" Er Lan smiled sweetly and served him attentively. Yang Yinglong smiled and pressed her hand. "All right! Don't you want to see Qiansi? Well …. Logically speaking, you are not married yet. It is not convenient for you to meet … "
Er Lan's face immediately collapsed. However, Yang Yinglong raised an eyebrow and said, "However, there's probably no one on this mountain who dares to bite my tongue. Go!"
Er Lan was overjoyed. "Thank you, father!" She immediately ran away like a hopping magpie. When Ma Qiansi had come to Hailongtun last time, Yang Erlan had secretly glanced at him once. She saw that he was a talented man and fell in love with him. Now that her husband was here, how could she not want to see him immediately?
Yang Yinglong sighed. "Originally, I told Er Lan that they would get married as soon as Qiansi arrives. Now that Qiansi has lost his mother, it's going to be delayed again."
Tian Xiufeng said indifferently, "She's only fifteen. What's wrong with waiting for three years?"
Yang Yinglong said, "Didn't you marry me when you were fifteen? It's still a nominal age. "
The two of them looked at each other and smiled. Yang Yinglong stopped smiling and said, "We can wait for Qiansi and Er Lan's marriage, but we can't wait for Crouching Ox Ridge. I've already brushed off the imperial court, and Shui Xi and Shui Dong won't cause any more trouble for now. Let's use this opportunity to completely deal with the problem of Crouching Ox Ridge! "
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