Spring and summer alternated, and all living things began to grow. The spring rain that had quietly left had already nourished the vast earth, and the gentle and charming sunlight quietly appeared, sprinkling down a myriad of radiances.
In front of a mansion, there were many people who had already arrived. There were nobles in official robes, rich merchants in bright clothes, and even manservants holding the reins of their horses. Many carriages were filled with all sorts of items, causing the mansion to be extremely crowded.
These people had been waiting for almost an hour, but there was no trace of anxiousness on their faces. On the contrary, they were chatting with the people around them.
"Lord Lu, I didn't expect you to come in person."
"Haha, coming in person shows more sincerity. Lord He, aren't you the same?"
"Boss Fan, you're just a grain seller. What are you doing here?"
"Which family doesn't lack grain? In the past, the Yang family didn't lack rice from our Fan family. This time, we have to quickly make up for what we didn't send in the past."
…
The place where these officials and wealthy merchants were gathered was the Yang family's mansion. They were planning to send gifts to the Yang family.
Now, the Yang family was incredible. A year ago, Yang Wen had become the top scholar in the liberal arts. After a year of decline, Yang Wu had made a strong comeback. Not only was he not punished for disobeying the imperial edict, he was even rewarded. He was definitely the first person in history to do so.
These officials and wealthy merchants naturally hurried over to curry favor. Who knew when they would be of use in the future?
Not long after, another carriage rushed over.
A middle-aged couple walked down from the carriage. They were dressed gorgeously and exuded an oppressive aura. It seemed that their status was not inferior to the officials and wealthy merchants in front of them.
"It's the Su family." Someone who knew them said softly.
"I heard that they have already drawn a clear line with the Yang family. Now that they've come, it seems that they want to repair this layer of relationship."
"It's fine if the Su family didn't help back then. They even drew a clear line to protect themselves. Their actions weren't wrong. However, with Yang Wu's unruly personality, I don't know if he will accept the Su family's good intentions."
…
The middle-aged couple was none other than Yang Wu's uncle, Su Houran, and his aunt, Kong Qing.
Su Houran was the eldest son of the Su Family. He was in charge of the Su Family's business income and was the chief steward of the Su Family's finances. He was a typical businessman who was smooth and slick. He was slightly plump and always had a smile on his face. He had an amiable temperament and his eyes flashed from time to time. His shrewd expression meant that no one could easily take advantage of him.
Kong Qing, on the other hand, was decked out in gold and silver. She was very extravagant, like a nouveau riche. She didn't know how to restrain herself at all. She raised her head high and looked at the sky as if no one was in her eyes.
After they got off the carriage, they nodded to the surrounding officials and wealthy merchants before heading towards the entrance of the Yang Family Mansion.
The attendants beside them were also carrying gifts. Someone knocked on the copper bell on the vermilion door and shouted, "Open the door!"
The officials and wealthy merchants didn't take the initiative to knock on the door for fear of disturbing the people in the courtyard. However, the Su Family did so. It seemed that they were relying on their relationship as relatives to be full of confidence.
After a while, a soldier opened the door. Eight people came out from the left and right. They had a dense bloody aura. The person who knocked on the door was frightened and almost fell to the ground.
"What's the matter?" The soldier who came out asked faintly.
They were the members of the Death Legion. They lived in the courtyard and opened the door when they heard the knock. They were all experts who had seen blood. How could ordinary people compare to them?
The officials and wealthy merchants couldn't help but have a whole new level of respect for the Yang Family. The rise of the Yang Family was imperative.
"We are relatives of the Yang Family. Yang Zhennan is my brother-in-law. I'm Su Houran. Quickly go and report this." Su Houran said with a smile.
Kong Qing, who was behind him, said, "What report? It's natural for us to come and see our brother-in-law and sister. Quickly make way."
The members of the Death Legion didn't make way. One of them said, "Wait a moment. I'll go and report this."
As soldiers, how could they listen to other people's words so easily? Everything had to be done according to orders. Yang Wu had already given them an order. Without his order, no one was allowed to step into the courtyard.
Kong Qing said with a face full of dissatisfaction, "You have big dog guts. Do you believe that I won't ask my brother-in-law to drive you out of the house?"
Su Houran pulled Kong Qing and said, "Madam, there's no need to make things difficult for these servants. Let them go and report."
The door was closed once again. Kong Qing was so angry that his fat body trembled. It seemed that he had suffered a great grievance.
Yang Wu, who had just woken up from his meditation, received news that Su Houran and Kong Qing had come. Not only did he not have the slightest trace of joy on his face, he even revealed a bit of disgust. It seemed that he didn't welcome the arrival of these two relatives.
"Let them wait." Yang Wu ordered in a bad mood.
Thus, Su Houran and Kong Qing joined the ranks of the people waiting outside.
The officials and wealthy merchants all went over to greet the Su family. No matter what, these people were related to the Yang family.
Kong Qing was surrounded by these people trying to curry favor with them. His arrogant expression rose again as he said, "My brother-in-law will come out soon to bring us in. At that time, everyone can go in together."
"That's good, that's good." Everyone present said in unison.
After another quarter of an hour, there was no movement from the door. Kong Qing's expression was a bit awkward. She said with a dry smile, "Maybe he just got up and washed up. He needs some time."
After another quarter of an hour, Kong Qing couldn't smile anymore. She pointed at Su Houran and said, "Quickly go and call Yang Zhennan and the others out. I was really blind to have married my sister to him."
"Don't be anxious. Wait a little longer. He'll definitely come out." Su Houran persuaded.
After a while, Kong Qing urged Su Houran to knock on the door again.
Su Houran was afraid of his wife and could only bring the servants to knock on the door again.
The person who opened the door was still the same soldier from before. He stared at Su Houran and asked, "What's the matter?"
"I'm Su Houran. My brother-in-law …" Su Houran said from the side. Before he could finish, the soldier replied, "No matter who you are, you have to wait. My master is still resting."
After he finished speaking, he didn't give Su Houran a chance to speak and slammed the door shut.
Su Houran instantly understood that the Yang family was angry.
Back then, when the Yang family was in trouble, they didn't immediately go to the emperor to plead for leniency. Instead, they immediately distanced themselves from the Yang family and denounced Yang Wu's evil deeds. They felt that the heavens couldn't tolerate this and criticized Yang Wu for being useless.
It was because of this that the Su family was able to maintain their status in the royal city.
In addition to Old Master Su, who was once one of the six ministries, the Su family also had three sons who were officials in the imperial court. However, their positions weren't too prominent and were still in the process of being promoted. The Su family relied on their original connections to help their second son gain a foothold. However, after the favors were exhausted, it would be very difficult for their second son to be promoted to a third-rank official.
Now that the Yang family had risen again, they naturally couldn't let go of this opportunity. They had to repair the relationship between the two families so that the Su family could regain its glory.
Unfortunately, Yang Wu wasn't so magnanimous. What the Su family had done back then had not only disappointed him, but also his mother. Naturally, he wouldn't be nice to the Su family.
Su Houran was humiliated, but he couldn't say anything. Kong Qing couldn't take it anymore. She shouted, "Yang Zhennan, Su Roumei, come out now! You're ungrateful! Don't you remember your family?"
It had to be said that Kong Qing's voice was very frightening. It was comparable to a lion's roar. Not only did it cause the surrounding people to distance themselves, but it also caused Yang Zhennan and Su Roumei to hear it.
Yang Zhennan and Su Roumei hurriedly walked out of the house to welcome their brother-in-law and sister-in-law.
Before they could take a few steps, Yang Wu appeared in front of them and stopped them. "Father, mother, leave this matter to me."
"Wu-er, they're your uncle and aunt. Let them in." Su Roumei said with some anticipation.
"Mother, don't worry. I know what to do." Yang Wu didn't want to make things difficult for his mother, so he simply replied and turned to walk towards the door.
Su Roumei was naturally worried, but Yang Zhennan stopped her and said, "Let him go. Some people should learn from their mistakes."
Yang Wu didn't say anything else and waved his hand at the many members of the Death Legion in the courtyard. A hundred of them gathered together and followed him to the door.
The soldiers guarding the door bowed to Yang Wu and opened the door.
When the door was opened, the soldiers behind Yang Wu rushed out like a tide. They released their general aura and condensed it into a terrifying battle aura. The killing power was incomparably shocking, and it wasn't something that ordinary people could withstand.
Many of the officials and merchants waiting outside were frightened by this powerful battle array. The horses kept neighing. Kong Qing, who was cursing, had never seen such a battle array before. He was so scared that he immediately shut his mouth.
When these soldiers stood still, Yang Wu slowly walked out.
Yang Wu was handsome and extraordinary. He was young and promising. After being tempered by Blue Enchantress, he was like a fairy that had descended to the mortal world. His entire body seemed to have a layer of light that dazzled people. They all softly exclaimed in their hearts, "What a good Earl Shaowu."
No one dared to be negligent. They all bowed and greeted, "Greetings, Earl Shaowu."
Titles were the titles of nobles. In the King's City, many officials and nobles liked to use titles. Yang Wu was no exception.
Yang Wu nodded at these people and ordered, "Capture the people who were shouting just now."
"Yes, Commander!" The members of the Death Legion shouted in unison. Their voices were shocking and filled with killing intent. Kong Qing was so scared that her body trembled. She continuously retreated and tripped on something. Her fat body fell to the ground and she let out a miserable cry, "Aiya!"
"Nephew, you can't do this!" Su Houran quickly came back to his senses and called out.
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