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Chapter 431 The curtain opens
Liulin held a grand banquet and warmly entertained Sima Sanniang and others.

At the same time, the capital city fell into an eerie calm, but undercurrents were surging in secret!
Although the story of the seven generations of resentful lovers was a secret, that was only known to ordinary people. Sima Sanniang and her group had just arrived in the capital and were so "high-profile" that it was hard not to make "insiders" think too much!
All the major families are trying their best to find out and guess the motives of Yan Chixia and others so as to prepare for the future.

But unfortunately, they were destined to be disappointed. Although Zhang Chuba had been away for many years, the Prince Zhan's Mansion was still not something they could snoop into at will!

Liu Lin is in charge of all matters in the palace now. This man is not as kind and simple as he appears!
To this day, information about Liu Lin is still top secret among those aristocratic families!
This person was once a well-known Confucian scholar, famous for a time, and had a great reputation among Confucian scholars. The books he wrote were priceless and sought after by many Confucian scholars!
Later, for some unknown reason, he abandoned the glory of literature, changed his name and identity, gave up writing and joined the army!
But gold always glitters, and after joining the army, he quickly stood out with his own wisdom and means, and became the first strategist under Zhang Chuba.

It is said that the reason why Zhang Chuba was invincible was inseparable from Liu Lin's assistance!
This man is as smart as a demon, and has no Confucian sense of benevolence and righteousness. He often says shocking things, and the strategies he offers are often unorthodox, cruel and vicious!

It is said that when Zhang Chuba was on a long journey, he repeatedly wiped out the enemy's roots and caused endless killing, and this person's "slander" was behind it. It can be said that if it were not for this person, the four forbidden battlefields would not have been born!
As time went by, the noble families in the capital secretly called him a poisonous scholar and were extremely wary of him.

Later, the war ended, Dayan unified the world, and the old emperor rewarded his subjects according to their merits. However, Liu Lin refused the high position and generous salary. He lived in the palace as a commoner, turned a deaf ear to the outside world, and started to study again!
Later, Zhang Chuba retired from the royal family and traveled around the world. Liu Lin took on the important task and served as the chief steward of the palace to look after the family business.

He is worthy of the name of a poisonous scholar. He does things with a hidden agenda, and uses both kindness and severity. He manages the Zhan Prince's Mansion in perfect order. Under his management, the Zhan Prince's Mansion has gone into a dormant state, but it is also like an iron barrel that no water can get in. It is basically difficult for those aristocratic families to extend their tentacles here!

Based on this, the information that the aristocratic families could get was very limited, like seeing flowers in the fog, making it impossible for them to make plans and take action. However, everyone reached a consensus, that is, the capital was about to face a big storm!

……

Sima Sanniang and others moved into Fenglin Courtyard.

Without outsiders, people spoke with fewer reservations.

They sat together in the yard and began to reminisce about the past.

Yan Chixia finally asked the question that had been in her heart for a long time: "Where is Hongye, is she okay?"

"Well, although you have lost your cultivation, you have become more cheerful and smile more often!" Sima Sanniang's eyes were full of kindness and her expression was cheerful. As a mother, she was happy from the bottom of her heart that Yan Hongye was able to escape her fate and live happily.

Yan Hongye has now lost all her cultivation. She knows the situation in the capital and does not want to be a burden, so she did not follow them and instead lived in seclusion in Yuelao Town.

"That's good!"

Yan Chixia sighed with relief.

"Brother Zhang hasn't replied yet?" Sima Sanniang asked, getting to the point.

"no!"

Yan Chixia shook his head sadly.

It's been several days since the message was sent, but there has been no response. Now he has no hope!
"No more attempts?"

Sima Sanniang was unwilling to give up. Although Zhang Chuba had retired, he was still a towering tree for Dayan. This could be seen outside the palace today. With him around, many complications could be avoided. She was unwilling to give up!

"The emperor is already wary of him. If he really shows up, it will easily backfire. Let's just forget it!"

Yan Chixia shook his head and rejected the proposal, still looking sad.

He had thought a lot during this period and felt that it was really rash to send a message to Zhang Chuba before!
Sima Sanniang thought about it for a moment and felt that it made sense, so she nodded in agreement and said, "That's right, then we won't bother him!"

Afterwards, she saw Yan Chixia's face full of worries. They were a couple with deep affection and mutual understanding. How could she not know what the other person was thinking? She immediately spoke to comfort him, "Don't worry about the consequences. Now that we are here, we can handle everything!"

There was a dangerous light flashing in her eyes, and her tone was arrogant and domineering!
If Jin Guang is really playing both sides, they are not pushovers either. She is confident that if they join forces, they can go anywhere in the world, including the palace!

Yan Chixia understood the hidden meaning of Sima Sanniang's words, but did not object to her boldness. He just sighed bitterly: "If they really go back on their words, this is all we can do!"

Next, they ended this heavy topic and deliberately talked about some light topics.

During the chat, the topic quickly and naturally shifted to Yan Hongye.

Sima Sanniang talked about what happened recently in their area, and Zhuge Liuyun occasionally added some comments. Although they had learned about these things from the spiritual talisman transmission before, Yan Chixia and the other two still listened with great interest...

For a moment, everyone was having fun!

……

Two days later, the seventh night finally arrived.

He was dressed like an ordinary farmer, driving a shabby old ox cart, and brought his mother Ning, who was a peasant woman. They looked like a country mother and son who came to visit relatives in the capital, very low-key!
Their arrival did not cause any waves, at least on the surface!

Yan Chixia had received the news early and came forward at the right time to bring them into the palace!
It is still Maple Forest Courtyard.

The scholar was overjoyed to see mother and son reunited, and he kept asking Ning's mother about her well-being.

The mother and son exchanged a few words of tenderness. Ning's mother pulled the scholar to Qiye, a happy smile appeared on her face, and she said, "This is Qiye. You should have known each other for a long time. I'm sure you are familiar with each other. Maybe this is fate. I just found out that he is your long-lost brother. Come on, call me brother..."

Mother and son are connected by heart. From the first time she saw Qiye, she had a different feeling towards him. Later, when Qiye came again, she did not hide her identity and directly admitted her identity.

At that time, she did not believe it at first, but later, after a series of evidence, she finally admitted it, and fell into the great happiness of regaining and losing again. She also reconciled with herself in tears of joy and completely remembered the old things that she had deliberately forgotten.

Afterwards, Qiye said he wanted to take her to the capital to reunite with the scholar, and she readily agreed, even impatiently.

At this time, she solemnly introduced herself to the scholar and looked at him expectantly, hoping that he would accept it and the family could truly be reunited.

"..."

The scholar opened his mouth again and again, but no sound came out, as if his throat was blocked by something!
He really couldn't bring himself to call out the name, and didn't know how to face his own brother.

"He really is your brother, your dear brother, hurry up and call him..."

Ning's mother was a little anxious. She had been waiting for this moment for eighteen years. She was eager to see the happy scene of the whole family!
"This is really too sudden, mother, please don't force it...brother..."

Qiye's "mother" was fluent and gentle! He was always cold and cruel, but when he faced Ning's mother, he became warm and sunny like the sun melting the snow! !
But when it comes to "brother", he feels a little strange. It is obvious that at this moment, the brothers are connected in heart. Although he has been mentally prepared, when the truth comes out and everything is laid out in the open, he is unable to be completely calm and "recognize" the scholar again!
"How can this be forced? Blood is thicker than water. He has read so many books, doesn't he understand this principle?" Ning's mother scolded the scholar in dissatisfaction!
Although she was a woman, she also knew the moral principles and believed that blood was thicker than water. Even though the brothers had been separated for many years, she should accept it with pleasure!
"Okay, the child is still young, so it's understandable that he can't accept it for the time being. Now that we are all together, we will get along fine as time goes by..."

Sima Sanniang tried to smooth things over.

After hearing this, Ning's mother no longer insisted, but she was still dissatisfied with the scholar's attitude and looked sullen!
Sima Sanniang pulled her to sit down, served her tea and water, and tried her best to persuade her, which helped to calm her anger a little.

As the saying goes, there is no overnight hatred between mother and son. As soon as Ning's mother calmed down, she asked about the scholar's recent situation: "Cai Chen, how did you do in the imperial examination? Are you confident?"

The scholar said in a muffled voice: "Not bad, if nothing unexpected happens, I should be able to pass the high school entrance exam!"

"Really?"

Ning's mother's eyes lit up and she was overjoyed.

No one knows a child better than his mother. Her son is honest and never brags. Plus, with the help of that noble person, she believed it immediately and felt that it was almost certain!

After years of hard work, she was now about to get what she wanted and found another son. It was a double happiness. For a moment, her eyes were red with joy and she kept thinking in her heart that it must be God who opened his eyes and could not bear to see her suffer for half her life, so he let her finally have happiness after all the suffering!
Then she asked, "Since you are so sure, shouldn't you start preparing for your marriage to Xiaoqian?!"

She wants three or even four joys to come together!
If she could get what she wanted, she would be happy even if he died now!
"Let's wait until the notice is posted before we talk about this."

The scholar forced a smile.

Although he still couldn't accept Qiye, the blood relationship between them was an indisputable fact. And now that his own brother was about to sacrifice himself, he really wasn't in the mood to do so!

Ning's mother didn't notice the scholar's depression. She was still immersed in the joy brought by the good things that happened one after another. Hearing this, she nodded in agreement: "It would be great if you can become the top scorer in the imperial examination. This way, you will be able to live up to your original oath!"

One son had a bright future, which put her at ease. But then, she started to worry about the other one. They were both her biological sons, so she couldn't favor one over the other!

She turned to look at Qiye: "Qiye, what about you? Do you have a girl you like? If so, I think it would be better to arrange it while your brother is getting married..."

Qiye tried hard not to look at Xiaoqian and said with a forced smile: "Mom, I'm not in a hurry..."

Mother Ning said in a weird voice, "Why isn't this urgent? When your father was your age, I was already pregnant with you..."

Before she finished her words, Liu Lin came hurriedly. He glanced at Ning's mother and said cryptically, "Hero Yan, that man is here again..."

Having said that, he looked at Qiye!
In an instant, everyone except Ning's mother felt a sinking feeling in their hearts!
It's time to come!
"Thank you Mr. Liu, we will be there soon!"

Yan Chixia bowed.

"Um……"

Liu Lin bowed and took his leave.

Qiye and Yan Chixia looked at each other and said softly, "Mom, I have some things to deal with here. You talk to Caichen first. I will be back soon..."

"You have something to do..."

Ning's mother didn't know the true situation, so she waved her hand and told him to go about his business.

"mother……"

Qiye did not move when he saw this, but called out "mother" deeply again, and this call was full of reluctance!
He knew that this departure might be a farewell forever. The mother and son had just been reunited, but now they were going to be separated by the Yin and Yang. This was not only cruel to Ning's mother, but also difficult for him to let go!
Mother Ning didn't know why, but her heart suddenly tightened. She asked in a panic, "What's wrong? Did something happen?"

"It's okay, I just can't bear to be separated from my mother!" Qiye shook his head pretending to be relaxed and replied in a rather coquettish tone.

Mother Ning's doubts disappeared when she heard this, and she couldn't help but laugh: "This child... I can't run away from here..."

"Mom, I'm going..."

Qiye resisted the urge to kowtow and say goodbye, and said goodbye in a normal manner. Then, he turned around and left resolutely.

He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, he would lose his courage!
"Sanniang, you just arrived, have a good rest!!"

Yan Chixia said this and winked at Sima Sanniang to calm her mind as she would definitely want to follow him, then he quickly chased after Qiye.

Sima Sanniang hesitated for a moment, but did not object. She just shouted with concern: "Be careful!"

At the same time, his heart moved, and Sanbao, which had been in an offline state, moved immediately and left!

Seeing so many people coming, Ning's mother couldn't help but ask, "What's going on? Why are so many people coming?"

"I'm not sure about this either, so I'll let Sanbao follow..."

Sima Sanniang deliberately said "there is a lot of secrets" to make Ning's mother think that Yan Chixia had some unspeakable secrets.

Qi Ye's heroic sacrifice was still hidden from Ning's mother. Although she would know about it sooner or later, she was not the one to tell it!

They were all women, so Ning's mother "understood" immediately and said, "I don't think Brother Yan is that kind of person. You must be overthinking..."

"hope so……"

Sima Sanniang sighed, then forced a smile and changed the subject: "Sister Ning, you must be very tired after traveling all the way here. Are you hungry? Do you want to eat something..."

Mother Ning touched her belly after hearing this and said, "Let's wait for Qiye to come back and eat together..."

"That's fine..."

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(End of this chapter)