Yinyang City.

Old Master Ye from Xiangjian County is nearly 70 years old. Although he looks a little old, he is still energetic and can eat three big bowls per meal. Recently, he married a concubine, who is younger than his daughter Ye Yufei, but he doesn't care. He has to have fun in his life. Now, the Ye family has moved to Yinyang City, and has become the number one big family in Yinyang City. The mansion is built in the richest Qinglongfang. The business in Xiangjian County is basically handed over to his two sons.

All this originated from a gamble ten years ago. When King Shu and King Yu joined forces with the Che family to deal with the Ye family, Ye Xiao was forced to put all his wealth on Zhao Langjiang. Although he was desperate to fight for his life, fortunately, he bet right, and the reward was that over the past ten years, the continuous flow of wealth into the Ye family.

As for the Che family that overwhelmed them back then, they had already been broken, and several branches even moved to the Central Plains.

Not only that, the father is noble because of his daughter. Over the years, he has been relying on the relationship between Princess Ye, and he has been constantly installing his own people in the Yinyang Palace and the City Lord's Mansion. Ye Xiao understood that to establish a family of nobility, not only money, but also power. With power, money is just an accessory, and with money, it can support poor students in Yinyang City and bribe some officials in power. In this way, with the Ye family as the center, weave a complex network of power, interests, and relationships, so that the cornerstone of the Ye family is as stable as Mount Tai.

Moreover, officials of all sizes and big cities in Yinyang City would respectfully call him Old Master Ye whenever they saw him. Even some city lords of Yinyang Twenty City would send gold, silver and jewelry on their three festivals and two birthdays, and they would call him brothers or hold the ceremony of juniors. Just ten years ago, Ye Xiao didn't even dare to think about it.

Old Master Ye likes to drink, and when he drinks too much, he often talks about what Zhao Langjiang asked him for when he was in a downturn. The feeling of self-satisfaction is like telling others that without him Ye Xiao and Ye family, Zhao Langjiang is nothing. Whenever he talks about these things, others will smile with embarrassment.

His life is perfect.

So, he must live hard.

If Zhao Langjiang takes over the world in one day, then their Ye family will naturally become the number one family in the world. If Concubine Ye Yu can give birth to a son for Zhao Langjiang, her status will naturally be stable. Therefore, every time she sees Zhao Tianci, Ye Xiao's eyes are very strange. Every time this little devil king sees him, there is no respect on his face. On the contrary, he just bows his hands, which makes Ye Xiao curse secretly, saying that he has a mother and a little wild man who has no mother raised.

Two months ago, he had just received 100,000 taels of silver.

A distinguished guest from the Central Plains bought a message from him. As for that message, it is not a secret. If Ye Xiao doesn't sell it, he will naturally sell it. The enemy's country's money will not make a bastard. What will the other party do after buying the news is not a problem that Ye Xiao needs to consider.

Early in the morning, Old Master Ye got up from the gentle country, and the newly married concubine from Baihualou made him feel a little overwhelmed. If he were thirty years younger, he would definitely not be the one who could not get up from bed. A servant had come forward to help him clean, dress, and serve him to have a meal.

The housekeeper came to report: "The second master is here and said he has something important to see you."

When the old man heard Ye Erlang coming, he was so angry that he came.

That nephew Ye Erlang, who has such a good opportunity, is just a general of the Dragon Cavalry. In terms of martial arts, he is much better than Su Zhengyuan and Lu Liangce. In terms of family power, although their Ye family is not rich enough to rival a country, they are also called the first family in Yinyang. In terms of relationships, it is really not good to have the sister of Princess Yinyang!

The key is that Ye Erlang turned his elbow outward and could not integrate into the family.

The border trade center of Xiangjian County has recorded millions of silver and money a year, but it doesn't even give him a share of the Ye family. Even the opportunity to get involved is not given to him, and the money is made away by outsiders. Ye Erlang's two sons rarely come to visit him. Except for the sacrificial ceremony in Jian County every year, they can't even meet him.

This made Ye Xiao very angry, even

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He threatened to separate Ye Erlang from the clan.

However, after a qi, he finally understood the principle of prosperity and loss. He was ready to point out his family energy, and if necessary, he would use his family's energy to help him get closer to the Yinyang Army. The old man said: "Let him wait in the study for a while, and I will deal with some important matters."

Ye Xiao accompanied his concubine to the pond to enjoy the flowers, and then listened to a play in the mansion. It was noon in a blink of an eye, and then he remembered that Ye Erlang was still waiting for him. The old man came to the study and saw Ye Erlang's expressionless face, and he did not feel dissatisfied with neglecting him, and he felt a little proud.

"Erlang is here, how are your father doing lately?"

"I ask my uncle Hongfu, who grows vegetables and flowers at home, and his life is quite smooth."

"Where are the two nephews? How many months have you seen them?"

Ye Erlang said: "I went hunting outside the city with Young Master Tianci."

Ye Xiao nodded and signaled the servant to take tea. This is the new Mingqian Longjing in the Central Plains. It can be sold for 100 taels of silver per kilogram in the Central Plains. As for Yinyang City, it is even more expensive and has no market. The tea comes up with a fragrance. Ye Erlang did not drink tea. Ye Xiao asked, "Is Erlang coming today? Is it a business or a private matter?"

“There are official affairs and private affairs.”

He probably guessed some clues. Recently, he got news from the city lord's mansion that King Yinyang intended to set up a cavalry general, and the candidate chose between the newly surrendered Lu Liangce and Ye Erlang. Ye Erlang probably wanted to use his relationship to say a few good words in front of Zhao Langjiang?

"Let's talk about private matters first, after all, family interests outweigh all."

This sentence fell into Ye Erlang's ears and his body shook.

The old man said again: "I know you have a chance recently, and I am waiting for you to beg me. I thought you would not come to see me with your temperament. Now I am willing to put down my posture. It's great, very good." He stood up, came to the bookshelf, fiddled with a new porcelain, with his back facing Ye Erlang, and said: "The prince has fought in the south and north over the years, and our Yinyang's power has been increasing day by day. Unifying the world is just a matter of time. As the head of the family, I have to make plans in advance."

Ye Erlang remained silent.

"Who could have thought that Zhao Langjiang was in a down-and-out way back to us and helped him regain Yinyang City, but for ten years, our Ye family has stopped moving forward. Have you ever thought about the reason?"

"I don't know."

"Because we are too kind." Old Master Ye said, "Mr. Chai Wang, a scholar who has no fame and fortune, can serve Yinyang's government affairs. Chu Xiang, a defeated general in the Western Chu army, can also command 50,000 elite troops in Shitou City. The reason why we ended up like this is because we are too tolerant. In terms of the contributions to Yinyang, who can match our Ye family? This is a merit of support! Without us, Zhao Langjiang is just a prodigal son."

Zhao Langjiang is a legendary existence in Yinyang City.

The people of Yinyang were grateful for saving Yinyang City three times in danger. Only Old Master Ye was able to say such disrespectful words.

This is not the first time Ye Erlang heard this, but he knew it was the last time he heard it.

So he didn't refute.

Old Master Ye said, "I have recorded your matter. I told Zhao Langjiang directly, which seemed a bit hasty. I will go to find Mr. Chai tomorrow. I believe he will give this face."

Ye Erlang shook his head and sighed. The order he received today was given by Zhao Langjiang through Chai Gongwang. He also understood that this was a test for Zhao Langjiang to make a choice between the family and the city lord. He had always been able to maintain a distance from the family, precisely because this uncle did not know how to restrain himself and did things too flamboyantly.

"Erlang, what is business?"

Ye Erlang said: "Mr. Chai asked me to ask my uncle about Phoenix Ridge on behalf of Prince Zhao."

Old Master Ye was shocked when he heard this and immediately calmed down, "What does it mean?"

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Uncle himself should know it.”

The matter of the visitor to the Ye family in the Central Plains was very secret. Except for the butler Ye Laixiang, no third person knew about it. How could it be transmitted to King Chai Wang's ears? In this way, Zhao Langjiang also knew about it. Old Master Ye felt dizzy and his breathing became rapid. It turned out that Ye Erlang was not here to ask him for his business, but came to ask for punishment.

"I don't know, I don't know, nor have I heard of it."

This is a serious crime, and the old man denied it first.

"Mr. Chai doesn't think so."

"Evidence, where is the evidence?" The old man was a little angry, "Mr. Chai Wang wanted to deal with me, but he was a little tender!"

Ye Erlang whispered three words: "Seventh Aunt."

The seventh concubine was the concubine he married from Baihualou a few months ago. He accidentally mentioned this to her that the Central Plains guest sent 100,000 taels of silver and asked her what she wanted and could buy it for her. Who would have thought that the speaker was unintentional and the listener was intentional. These unintentional words caused him to be killed.

The old man's face suddenly grew a lot older.

This matter is big or small. Even if the food is stolen, he can pay for it himself to block the hole. But if it is pursued, it will be a serious crime. He had a few thoughts in his mind. At this moment, the only person who can save him was his daughter, Princess Yinyang, Concubine Ye Yu.

"Prepare the car, I'm going to see the princess!"

Ye Erlang said: "The princess went to Kangju City today to pray for blessings and would not come back three days later."

Mr. Chai had already expected that Old Master Chai would do this, so he deliberately chose the time when the princess was not in the city and asked Ye Erlang to come.

"I can send someone to invite her!"

Ye Erlang shook his head, "Even if you invite the princess back, it will be useless. The order comes from Prince Zhao."

The old man became soft and sat on the chair of the master. He trembled all over, "Zhao Langjiang? I don't remember the poor look back then. Who helped him get to this day step by step! Now his wings are hard, is he going to kill the donkey?"

Ye Erlang approached one step forward.

The old man was so scared that he shivered all over, "Erlang, can I spare my life? I will pass on the position of the head of the family to you, how about it? Not enough, the entire Ye family's property will be given to your second house. Just leave me some money to support me. If it really doesn't work, let me go back to the ancestral home of Xiangjian County. You can help me ask the prince and Chai Gongwang!"

Ye Erlang took out a wine pot and a jade cup from his arms, and slowly filled a glass of wine.

A glass of poisonous wine.

Ye Erlang said lightly: "Uncle, having an affair with the enemy and leaking military secrets is a crime to kill the nine clans. The prince killed you only, which is already a way to protect the family's face. If you know what you are tactful and commit suicide by drinking poison, our Ye family will still be the first family in Yinyang!"

The old man was furious and overturned the wine glass and spilled the wine all over the floor.

"Zhao Laijiang, this ungrateful, despicable villain...I...Woo woo..."

Ye Erlang stepped forward, grabbed Ye Xiao's neck, and poured the remaining wine from the wine pot into his mouth. After a moment, Old Master Ye twitched all over, foamed at the mouth, and fell to the ground and died.

The news that Ye Xiao, the old man from the Ye family of the first family in Yinyang, died suddenly spread throughout Yinyang City.

When Princess Ye heard the news, she came from Kangjucheng overnight and cried bitterly while holding her father's body.

Ye Erlang successfully became the head of the Ye family.

Since Zhao Langjiang was not in Yinyang City, Chai Gongwang presided over the funeral of Old Master Ye and informed the people of Yinyang that he posthumously named Old Master Ye as the Hou Xiaoyao. The funeral was held for seven days and seven nights, which caused a moment of discussion. Some people even questioned that the old master was going out to hunt on horseback the night before, so why did he suddenly die of a sudden death?

Only the Ye family and the Manchu Mansion never mention this matter.
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