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Chapter 137 The Yang Family Arrives (Please Subscribe and Vote)

It's a moment.

Three carriages and two horsemen arrived at the territory of the Xu family in Dongxi.

"Who is coming!"

The patrol captain raised his hand to stop Yang Shichang and his men from advancing, saying, "This is Xu's private property. You are not allowed to trespass without an invitation."

Yang Shichang gripped his horse tightly and took a few steps forward, saying, "You don't even recognize me?"

"Who are you?"

The patrol captain looked at them with surprise.

"Go and summon your family head. Tell him..."

"Insolence!" the patrol captain shouted. "How dare you presume to see the head of the Xu family?!"

The other guards also drew their swords and stood ready for battle.

"If you don't explain your identity and background, don't blame us for being impolite."

At this moment, the carriage curtain was opened, and Yang Zhao's head peeked out, saying, "Chang'er, don't be silly. The Xu family is not what it used to be. It is no longer the same as it was more than ten years ago."

"I understand, Father," Yang Shichang obediently admitted his mistake.

Immediately, Yang Zhao smiled and said, "We are from the Yang family of the county town. I am Yang Zhao, the father of your family head's wife, Yang Ronghua."

I came all the way from the county seat to pay you a visit.

"The Yang family of the county town, the father of the matriarch's wife?!"

The patrol captain immediately sheathed his long sword, clasped his hands and bowed, saying, "I was blind and did not recognize you. Please forgive me."

"However, the head of the family once stipulated that anyone who is not a member of the Xu family must ask the head of the family's opinion before being allowed to pass."

"I will send my men to inform them. I'm sure the master and his wife will be very pleased with your arrival."

"Thank you for your trouble," Yang Zhao said, and then returned to the carriage.

Yang Shidao sized up the guards. Each of them was full of energy and had a strong presence. They were at least first-rate martial artists, and the head guard should be at the peak of the acquired realm.

“Martial arts training is not easy. Judging from their attitude, they are not people who are recruited casually.” Yang Shidao thought to himself, “To have trained such a group of guards in just over ten years, the Xu family is indeed as extraordinary as the old patriarch said.”

When the servants reported this, Xu Mingwei showed no surprise and said calmly, "Let my father-in-law and the others come in."

"Then go and inform Madam, as well as Zhao'er, Wen'er, Ling'er, Jun'er, and Jin'er, and have them go to the main gate to greet their maternal grandfather."

"Yes, master."

Yang Ronghua was overjoyed to hear this, "My father and elder brother are here?"

"Yes, the head of the family asked you and the young masters and ladies to go to the door to greet them."

"I understand, I will go now."

Accompanied by her maid, Yang Ronghua immediately went to the gate of the Xu family mansion.

Xu Dezhao and Xu Deling also came down from the mountain.

Xu Mingwei and his family all stood at the door to greet him.

Just a moment.

Yang Zhao and his group then arrived.

"Big brother, what brings you here?"

"Can't we come to visit you? Are you saying we're not welcome?" Yang Shichang joked.

"Brother, please don't joke."

Afterwards, Yang Zhao and the others also got off the carriage.

But the sheer number of people who came surprised Yang Ronghua. "Are they really here to visit me?"

And isn't that Yang Shidao on the other side?
Why did he and his family come too?
Yang Ronghua frowned slightly. She disliked the main branch of the Yang family, but in truth, she herself was one of them.

"Father, mother."

Yang Ronghua stepped forward with a smile.

Xu Mingwei pretended not to know and greeted them, "Father-in-law, Mother-in-law, Brother Shidao, what brings you here?"

Yang Shidao dismounted, and was indeed slightly embarrassed.

Yang Zhao smiled and said, "The world is in our midst, and we will need to stay at your Xu family's residence for a while. I wonder if my son-in-law would be willing?"

"That's no problem."

"Greetings to my maternal grandfather, maternal grandmother, uncle, and aunt," Xu Dezhao said in unison, leading his younger siblings in a respectful bow.

"Good, good, good." Yang Zhao said with a smile, "These are all your children? You have five now?"

"Yes, brother-in-law, you're quite fertile. I can only vaguely recognize Zhao'er and Wen'er."

Xu Mingwei said with a faint smile, "You lot, why don't you introduce yourselves to your maternal grandfather and the others?"

"Let me introduce you," Xu Dezhao said.

"This is my second brother Dewen, my third sister Deling, my fourth brother Dejun, and my fifth sister Dejin."

"Haha, now it all matches up." Yang Shichang said, "This is Feng'er, this is Yao'er, and you've also met your aunt, uncle, cousins."

"Feng'er (Yao'er) greets Uncle and Aunt."

The two also bowed with their hands clasped in greeting.

Yang Ruifeng is one year younger than Xu Dezhao, and is now sixteen.

Yang Ruiyao was twelve years old.

Yang Ronghua smiled and looked at Wen Jing, "Sister-in-law, over the years, you and your brother have only had Yao'er as a child."

"The Yang family has many descendants, two are enough. But you have raised five children for the Xu family. You have done a great service."

"Stop talking outside, let's go inside and talk," Xu Mingwei said. "Someone, go and invite the old patriarch and the old lady to the main hall."

"Yes, master."

Yang Zhao walked side by side with Xu Mingwei, and asked with a faint smile, "How have your father and mother been these past few years?"

“My father is in good health, and so is my mother,” Xu Mingwei replied.

Behind them, Yang Ronghua, holding Madam Yang's hand, chatted casually, "Mother, you'll have to stay for quite a while this time."

Madam Yang patted her hand, "Don't worry, we'll keep you here until you get tired of it." Then came Yang Shichang, Wen Jing, Yang Shidao, and the others.

Finally, it was Xu Dezhao and his group of younger members' turn.

Xu Chuan deliberately avoided going to Bihan Pool and stayed in the mansion to keep Bai Jing company.

"Your in-laws are here? That's quite rare," Bai Jing said.

"Let's go, it's been a long time since I've seen Brother Yang."

The two immediately went to the main hall.

At this moment, there were quite a few people in the hall, including Mr. and Mrs. Xu Chuan, Mr. and Mrs. Yang Zhao, Mr. and Mrs. Yang Shichang, and Mr. and Mrs. Yang Shidao.

The younger generation could only stand.

Xu Mingwei knew that Xu Chuan would definitely come, so he did not sit in the main seat.

A moment later, Xu Chuan and Bai Jing entered the hall.

"Brother Yang, what brings you to such a remote and impoverished place as Dongxi?"

"Brother Xu, it's been a long time!" Yang Zhao stood up, clasped his hands in greeting, and smiled.

Yang Shichang and the others also stood up.

"Uncle Xu, Aunt Xu."

Xu Chuan and Bai Jing nodded slightly in acknowledgment, and then sat down in the main seats.

The maids came in one after another to serve tea, placing white teacups with blue lotus patterns on the tea table to each person's left before stepping aside.

"I've heard that things haven't been peaceful in the county town lately. Could it be that Brother Yang has come here to avoid trouble?" Xu Chuan said casually, picking up his teacup.

"Haha, Brother Xu, you're as sharp-witted as ever. You saw right through me. Is that alright?"

After speaking, Yang Zhao looked at Xu Chuan.

Although Xu Mingwei is the head of the Xu family, the real person in charge of the Xu family is still Xu Chuan.

Xu Chuan would never concern himself with ordinary matters, but he would not ignore things that might bring disaster to the Xu family.

Xu Chuan took a small sip, looked up, and smiled, "Rest assured and settle in. There are guest rooms available. Mingwei, you can have someone take them to the west wing to stay later."

Send a few more maids and servants over to serve them.

“Yes, Father,” Xu Mingwei replied.

"Brother Yang, you must be tired from your journey. Please settle in and get some rest. We'll have a family dinner tonight to welcome you back."

Yang Zhao clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Then I shall respectfully comply."

Xu Chuan's visit was merely a formality; even if there were important matters to discuss, he wouldn't have chosen this moment.

They left not long ago.

Yang Ronghua then led them to the west wing.

The courtyard is elegant and serene, with winding paths leading to secluded spots where rockeries rise majestically, ponds shimmer, and lotus leaves cast graceful shadows.

Surrounded by corridors and vermilion railings, the flowers and trees are hidden by embroidered doors and vermilion railings. Bells hang from the eaves, their clear sounds echoing in the wind, harmonizing with the rustling of bamboo below.

The courtyard features scattered pavilions, a stone chessboard placed under the shade of ancient pines, roses planted along the west wall, and chrysanthemums planted on the south side.

In spring, its blossoms are dazzling; in autumn, chrysanthemums reflect against the sparse fence, their subtle fragrance wafting in the air.

The guesthouses in the courtyard are all stand-alone buildings with flying eaves and brackets, vermilion railings and ornate doors, unlike the usual connected houses.

"Mother, if you need anything, just tell these maids and servants, and they will take care of it for you. As for the maids you brought yourself, just let them serve you closely, and don't let them move around freely."

If the Xu family's patrolling guards didn't recognize him, they might have apprehended him on the spot.

As Yang Ronghua spoke, he also looked at Yang Shichang and his wife, and Yang Shidao and his wife, saying, "Brother and sister-in-law, cousin Shidao, you are the same."

"Sister, it's been over ten years since you last came. Have the rules become so strict?" Yang Shichang asked in surprise.

Yang Ronghua smiled slightly.

"Chang'er, don't you understand the principle of 'when in Rome, do as the Romans do'?" Madam Yang scolded, then took Yang Ronghua's hand and said, "Ignore your brother and continue. Is there anything else we need to be careful about?"

"This courtyard also has a kitchen. Since tonight is a family banquet, it certainly won't be here. From now on, we'll probably eat all our meals in this courtyard."

The same applies to all branches of the Xu family.

If you're bored and want to visit the Xu family, it's best to have your maids and servants accompany you. The Xu family has many guards, and they can't possibly call you all over to recognize them all.

Madam Yang nodded slightly. "Is there anything else?"

"That's about it. Father, Mother, please go inside and see if anything is missing. I'll have someone bring it over now."

Yang Zhao said, "That's about it, everything is quite complete. As the mistress of the house, you also have things to handle, so go ahead and get busy."

"Alright, Dad, you two should get some rest first."

Yang Ronghua nodded slightly, and then left the west wing.

Madam Yang looked around and said, "The Xu family's guest house is quite uniquely designed, quiet and elegant, no less so than the main courtyard."

I remember this courtyard didn't seem to exist before we left Qingjiang.

"Over the years, the Xu family has grown much larger, and naturally, their residences have also expanded accordingly."

“My husband is right,” said Madam Yang.

Yang Zhao looked at Yang Shichang and Yang Shidao: "Chang'er, Shidao, you should also take your families and choose a guesthouse to stay in."

"Then I'll choose the one to your left, Father."

"I'll choose the building on the right, so we can look out for each other."

"Husband, your cousin doesn't seem to like you very much."

Yang Shidao's wife, Shen Nianyan, looked around the inn and said casually.

"There are some contradictions, but don't worry about them. Just settle down with Yan'er and don't wander around unnecessarily."

"I understand, husband."

the other side.

Wen Jing also looked around the guesthouse and murmured, "The Xu family is really not what it used to be. Even their guesthouse is so elegant. I wonder how Ronghua and the others are doing."

Yang Shichang said with a hint of dissatisfaction, "What, you want to switch places with my sister?"

(End of this chapter)