Chapter 56: The Imperial Banquet (Part 1)

  "Master, the old master asks you to go over and lie down." Wang Fu reported respectfully.

  "Grandfather is looking for me?" Leng Xiao Yao's face revealed a look of surprise as he asked, while putting down the four-meter-long giant stone pillar on his shoulder.

  "Yes, young master."

  "I know, you go ahead!" Leng Xiao Yao nodded and put down the giant stone pillar in his hand.

  "Bang!" A slight vibration appeared on the ground, and it was visible that the weight of the cylindrical object on Leng Xiang's shoulder was extremely heavy.

  Wang Fu felt a slight vibration coming from the ground and couldn't help but exclaim, "Mother! This young master is indeed a freak!"

  After a burst of scrubbing, Leng Xiang came to the door of Leng Xiao Tian's study and knocked gently.

  "Come in." The majestic voice of Leng Xiao Tian rang out.

  After getting permission, Leng Xiao Yao pushed open the door and asked respectfully: "Grandfather, what can I do for you?"

  Leng Xiao Tian raised his head and looked up, seeing Leng Xiao Yao behind him. A smile appeared on his face as he said: "Hehe, Xiao Yao, you've arrived. Please sit down first. Let's wait for your father and two brothers to arrive before we talk together."

  "Yes, Grandfather." Although Leng Xiao Yao wanted to know what was going on in his heart, seeing his grandfather's tight-lipped expression, he also put away his curiosity and sat quietly in the chair waiting.

  Another knock at the door rang out.

  "Come in." The stern voice of Leng Xiao Tian rang out once more.

  This time it was Fu Bo who brought Cold Wind and his two sons into the study.

  "Feng has seen Father, Mo has seen Grandfather, Ao has seen Grandfather." The three men of the Cold Wind family bowed in unison towards Cold Cry Heaven.

  "Ah, you've arrived just in time, everyone take a seat!" Leng Xiao Tian's face was stern as he waved his hand.

  "Huh?" Coldly and coldly saw that there was still someone in the study, and upon closer inspection, it turned out to be that illegitimate son, Leng Xiao Yao. Instantly, both of their faces revealed displeasure, especially Cold Ao, who bluntly shouted: "Xiao Yao, what qualifications do you have to sit there? Get out quickly!"

  "Presumptuous!" Cold Xi Tian's stern voice suddenly boomed, startling the three people in the study, including Cold Feng and his son. Even Cold Xiao Yao, who was sitting on the side, felt a tremble in her heart. This was authority, the authority of the master of the house.

  "Grandfather!" Leng Ao's face was filled with a wronged expression as he tearfully complained: "Grandfather, Xiangyang is just an illegitimate child, how can he have the qualifications to enter? Can't Grandfather's grandson be wrong?"

  "Shut up." Leng Xiao Tian's face was cold as he said, "If you utter another useless word, get out of here and go to the back mountain of the Leng family for a three-year seclusion."

  Leng Feng saw his young son's wronged expression and opened his mouth to plead: "Father."

  "You'd better shut your mouth too, or you'll be the same." Leng Xiao Tian said coldly.

  "Yes, yes, yes." Leng Feng replied with a terrified expression on his face.

  "Regardless of his birth, he has the blood of the Leng family flowing through his veins, and this cannot be denied. From now on, if I hear you spreading rumors behind my back again, don't blame me for being impolite as the head of the household. Got it?"

  "Yes, Father, yes, Grandfather." The three men replied in unison.

  "It's fine if you know." Leng Xue Tian saw the shocked expression on his untalented son and two untalented grandsons, and only then did he withdraw the oppressive aura emanating from his body. He said calmly, "I called you here this time because your aunt is celebrating her birthday, and also because of the great victory over the Beastmen Nation at Hu Men. The Emperor has invited Huan, inviting three generations of the Leng family to attend, so I called you here."

  "Auntie is going to celebrate her birthday!" Upon hearing their grandfather's words, Leng Mo and Leng Ao's faces lit up with joy. Moreover, Leng Ao even gave a disdainful glance at Leng Xiao Yao, his eyes filled with contempt.

  "All of you go down and get ready, don't lose face for me at that time." Leng Xiao Tian said with a big wave of his hand.

  "Yes, Father, Grandfather." Leng Xiao Yao also stood up and paid his respects to Leng Xiao Tian before preparing to leave.

  "Xiao Yao, stay for a moment, I have something to discuss with you." Leng Xiao Tian's voice rang out.

  "Yes, Grandfather." Leng Xiao Yao nodded and stopped in his tracks.

  The cold wind's eyes lit up, and with a meaningful glance, he swept his gaze over this private son of his own, then left the study room. Meanwhile, Cold Mu and Cold Ao shot a jealous glare at Cold Xiao Yao, who remained expressionless, standing in place.

  Leng Xiao Tian stood up, let out a soft sigh, and walked to Leng Xiao Yao's side, saying: "Xiao Yao, don't take to heart what Mo Er and Ao Er said. Grandfather has never looked down on you because of your identity. Do you understand?"

  "I understand."

  "Xiao'er, Grandfather has a request, I hope you'll agree to it, okay?" Leng Xiao Tian's tone was completely devoid of the overbearing arrogance from earlier, and his voice was now filled with affectionate pleading.

  "Grandfather, what are your orders? Please speak, Xiao Er will definitely carry them out." Leng Xiao Yao replied with a bow.

  "Xiao'er, Grandfather only hopes that in the future when you take over as the head of the Leng family, you will spare your father and two older brothers' lives. Whether you imprison them or lock them up, Grandfather just hopes you will let them live, okay?" Cold Xiao Tian's tone was filled with desolation.

  "Grandfather!" Leng Xiao Yao heard Leng Xiao Tian's words and furrowed his brow.

  "Are you okay, Grandpa?"

  Leng Xiangyao gazed at Leng Xiao Tian's face, where a white thread flowed out from between his eyebrows. For some reason, he suddenly felt a surge of sadness in his heart. Suppressing the sorrow, he nodded and said, "En."

  "Haha!" Leng Xiao Tian heard Leng Xiao Yao respond to his own request, a faint smile appeared on his face: "Alright, you go back and prepare, don't reveal your true self later, in the imperial palace those old foxes, not one of them is a simple lamp."

  "Yes, Grandfather." After a slight bow, Leng Xiao Yao exited the study.

  Fu Bo saw Leng Xiao Yao leave and then asked in doubt: "Master, do you think Xiao Yao will come back?"

  "Alas! Fu Bo, do you really think that Xiao Yao doesn't know how his mother died back then?" Cold Xi Tian's face flashed with a hint of anger as he spoke.

  "Old master, what do you mean?" Fu Bo exclaimed with a look of surprise on his face.

  Leng Xiao's face revealed a cold smile as he said, "Heh heh, Mo Er has been hiding very well all along, but unfortunately, his age is too young and his heart is too narrow, making him unsuitable to be the master of the Leng family. In these years, he thought he was doing very well, being very careful, but unfortunately, he didn't know that everything was in my eyes."

  "Could it be, Master, that when the Second Young Master was born, the Eldest Young Master was only six years old?" Old Man Fu's face revealed a look of astonishment. If Coldness was indeed as heartless as Master had said, then his heart was truly terrifying.

  "What's six years old got to do with anything? Sometimes killing someone doesn't necessarily require one's own hands." Leng Xiao Tian's face revealed a look of helplessness.

  Fu Bo's mind flashed back to the events of over a decade ago, and suddenly, a familiar name appeared in his mind. He exclaimed in surprise: "Could it be that Wang Hengming was the one who killed the second mistress all those years ago?"

  Leng Xiao Tian nodded silently and said, "Unfortunately, when I found out about the situation at that time, by the time I arrived, Mei Er was already beyond saving. So I directly killed Wang Hengming and saved Xiao'er."

  "No wonder, no wonder." Mr. Fu suddenly understood, the unsolved case from over a decade ago, all those doubts back then now made sense.

  "Is Master still determined to hand over the position of head of the household to Xiao Yao? Doesn't Master fear that Xiao Yao will..."

  Leng Xiao Tian heard Fu Bo's question and revealed a wry smile on his face, saying: "I believe in Xiao Er's character, but Mo Er and Ao Er will be guilty of death at that time, and it will be difficult to escape the punishment. As long as they can keep their lives, it is already very good."

  "But sir, what if Madame were to..."

  Leng Xiao Tian's face revealed a cold intent as he heard Fu Bo mention Leng Feng's legitimate wife, "If Liu Xiao behaves herself, then let her stay in the Leng household and continue being Mrs. Leng. If she continues to scheme against Xiang Er, I won't mind taking action to eliminate her."

  "But the host, the madam is a member of the royal family. What if something happens to her at that time? Wouldn't Your Majesty take advantage of the opportunity to do something?" Fu Bo said his concerns.

  Leng Xiao Tian heard Fu Bo's words and a confident smile appeared on his face: "What about the royal family? Do you think I, Leng Xiao Tian, can be forced into a desperate situation? At worst, it would be a case of 'either the fish dies or the net breaks'. Besides, it's just for the sake of a mere princess. Do you think His Majesty would dare to tear his face with me? Am I, Leng Xiao Tian, not even worth more than some minor princess born out of wedlock in the Tian Long Kingdom?"

  "Really!" Fu Bo was shocked after hearing Leng Xiao Tian's words, and he suddenly realized that he had forgotten the meaning of these three words! If it weren't for the fact that Tian Long Guo hadn't risen yet, the emperor of Tian Long Guo wouldn't have dared to touch a single hair on Leng Xiao Tian's head. Once something happened to Leng Xiao Tian, the consequences would be unbearable for the imperial family of Tian Long Guo. Thinking of this, Fu Bo bowed and said: "Master is right, I overthought it. I'll take my leave now."

  "Go ahead!" Leng Xue Tian waved his hand.

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