The Jiang Family’s courtyard is much more normal compared to the Bai Family’s.
The courtyard is located in the southern part of Celestial Mystery City, aligning with the southern Vermilion Bird, complenting the Jiang Family’s path of the fire attribute.
The Xiao Family, also with a fire attribute heritage, shares the southern part of the city with the Jiang Family.
The two courtyards are not far apart. When considering robbing one’s own ho, the factor of the Xiao Family must be taken into account.
Long Fei took Little Nannan, with Jiang Hengshuo leading the way in front. Pretending to unintentionally wander around his own house, he observed the layout here.
After the Bai Family incident, every family has experts stationed, making it not as easy to act as before.
Long Fei thought about it and realized he needed a strategy.
There’s a trick called "luring the tiger away from the mountain."
Sothing needs to be stirred up in the Mortal Realm to draw all the experts of the Xiao Family and the Jiang Family away.
Then, without hesitation, rob both families completely.
Long Fei has his eyes set on the secret techniques of the Xiao Family.
The news of him defeating Xiao Yuankun had already spread to the Jiang Family, and the Jiang Family disciples were very courteous when they saw him.
Especially Jiang Hengshuo, who couldn’t wait to tilt his head back to the sky, telling everyone that Brother Hengyuan was back.
Brother Hengyuan defeated Xiao Yuankun!
Brother Hengyuan is really sothing special this ti!
"..."
Long Fei smiled and followed him, letting him brag in front.
This kid, like "Jiang Hengyuan," is probably one of the less significant disciples of the Jiang Family, usually not valued.
This ti, attaching himself to Long Fei, naturally, he was excited.
They returned to "Jiang Hengyuan’s" courtyard, and as soon as they reached the door, a gust of cold wind swept up the fallen leaves inside, chilling everyone to the bone.
It was so cold that one couldn’t help but shiver.
Inside was only an old lady, holding a broom as she cleaned the courtyard.
She was dressed in plain clothes, and when she saw Long Fei, she froze and exclaid in surprise, "Young Master?"
Long Fei frowned, thinking that this old woman should be a servant of Jiang Hengyuan’s ho?
Jiang Hengshuo went in first, happily calling to the old lady, "Mother Wuu, it’s Brother Hengyuan! He’s back!"
The old lady was as excited as a child, clasping her hands together, repeatedly bowing to the sky and exclaiming, "Heavens, you have opened your eyes, allowing to see the young master once before I die!"
She put down the broom and hurriedly invited Long Fei into the house.
The belongings inside were quite shabby, with furnishings from over a decade ago.
However, the tables and chairs were wiped clean and spotless.
Once Long Fei settled down with Little Nannan, he instructed Mother Wuu, who was preparing tea and water, "Mother Wuu, you don’t need to busy yourself. Take a rest."
Mother Wuu shook her head, quickly saying, "I’m not busy, not busy at all. I’m so happy you’re back, even if it’s for a little while!"
She served Long Fei so good tea, placing crude pottery teacups on the table.
Jiang Hengshuo couldn’t stand it anymore and quickly took out a set of teaware from the storage ring, placing them on the table and, with a handful of fresh tea leaves, instructed Mother Wuu to brew them.
He explained to Long Fei apologetically, "After you went to the Celestial Mystery Sect, this place was neglected by the Jiang Family. Every month, the lower disciples receive a stipend of ten Spirit Stones, but Mother Wuu only gets one, so she can’t afford good tea leaves."
Long Fei looked at the old woman before him, feeling she had an affection for "Jiang Hengyuan" that surpassed that of a servant.
There was definitely sothing more to this.
Mother Wuu had prepared a simple al, bringing out the best food from their ho.
There were only four dishes, two of which were pickled vegetables.
Jiang Hengshuo frowned, wanting to go out and get sothing tasty for Long Fei.
Long Fei stopped him, telling him to handle his affairs first, claiming he wanted to spend so ti with Mother Wuu alone.
Jiang Hengshuo sensibly stepped back, telling Long Fei to call if needed, as his courtyard wasn’t far away.
After he left, Long Fei invited Mother Wuu to sit down and accompany him for a al.
Mother Wuu simply smiled, not picking up the chopsticks.
When she turned her head, Long Fei noticed it.
Sure enough, there was the mark of a descendant of the sin-blood on the back of her neck.
Long Fei tried to coax her into talking, "Mother Wuu, if there’s anything, just tell ! I don’t get to co back often, and I might leave again tomorrow. Don’t worry, I’ve made so progress now. After I leave, I’ll make sure the household takes good care of you."
Mother Wuu was stunned for a mont, then touched the corner of her eye, quickly shaking her head, "Young Master is too kind. I live well here and don’t need any care."
Looking at Long Fei, she steadied herself and, wiping her tears with a handkerchief, said, "My poor sister can finally rest easy. You’ve grown up, much more stable than the last ti I saw you. You’ve made progress, and my sister would be happy for you."
Long Fei furrowed his brow, realizing that her address suggested she might be "Jiang Hengyuan’s" relative, an aunt?
An aunt as a descendant of the sin-blood?
Isn’t this family very lineage-conscious?
Could it be that "Jiang Hengyuan’s" parentage has hidden stories?
He probed Mother Wuu, saying, "Mother Wuu, you’ve suffered all these years; it’s my fault for not being able to help you. Tell about mother’s situation, what exactly happened with her and father?"
Mother Wuu hung her head, hesitating and unable to speak.
Long Fei comforted her, "Mother Wuu, I’m grown up now. I can handle so things myself. Please, speak up. I can take it."
Mother Wuu covered her face and, unable to hold back, burst into tears. It took a while for her to calm down, saying, "I’ll tell, I’ll tell. Your mother and I were descendants of the sin-blood from the Mortal Realm, noticed by your father, who brought us up as servants.
Your father spent a long ti with your mother and fell in love with her, eventually having you together in secret.
But you know, the Jiang Family values lineage and decorum; they wouldn’t allow such recklessness from your father. When they found out, they intended to eliminate your mother and you that very night, aiming to end this illegitimate affair completely.
However, your father protected you both with his life, and you, luckily, do not bear the mark of a descendant of the sin-blood.
Your grandfather, in a mont of compassion, devised a plan. By publicly declaring your parents’ sudden deaths, it gave the Jiang Family an explanation, leaving only you to be raised in the household.
He sent your parents to the Jiang Family Ancestral Court to reform, giving them a chance to live.
Child, your parents may still be alive; they did not die!
Long Fei stared at Mother Wuu, montarily stunned, not expecting "Jiang Hengyuan’s" mysterious background.
Suddenly, he recalled gaps in his conversation with Jiang Zhenkun.
He couldn’t tell how much "Jiang Hengyuan" knew about this matter.
Could the old man have already tested him on this issue?
If he did, he must have already slipped up.
If the old man hasn’t exposed him, he must believe there’s so benefit to be gained from him?
Long Fei furrowed his brows tightly, thinking that this old fox truly wasn’t simple.
He reassured Mother Wuu, "Mother Wuu, rest assured. I’ll definitely find a way to bring my parents out when I visit the Jiang Family Ancestral Court, ensuring they won’t suffer."
"Good, good!"
Mother Wuu joyfully nodded, tears in her eyes, saying, "Seeing you so accomplished, I can finally be at ease. Young Master, enjoy your al, and I’ll make so porridge for you."
Her heart filled with joy, she couldn’t sit still, going to the kitchen to make soup again.
Long Fei watched her, feeling a wave of emotion.
No matter her lineage or heritage, her care for Jiang Hengyuan was unparalleled by anyone else in the Jiang Family.
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