Chapter 29

The more Tang Jiu thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong.

He looked at Jiang Mingyan with a cold expression, and alarm bells started ringing in his heart.

Don't be fooled by this guy's cool and handsome appearance, he actually has a dark heart! Over the past year, he has been cheated by Jiang Mingyan many times.

Tang Jiu's gaze fell on the little cub in Jiang Mingyan's arms.

The chubby little cub was wearing a light green robe today. His round, white face was so soft and chubby that it looked incredibly pliable. A bright red mole between his eyebrows, surrounded by a garland of colorful flowers, made him look like a little elf sneaking out of a lush forest, adorable and lively.

At this moment, the little fellow was tilting his round face upwards, his big black eyes wide open, looking at him expectantly and eagerly.

That gaze was so clear and bright, as if seeking something. The dark round eyes only reflected the figure of one person, making people feel as if they were everything to the little cub... Tang Jiu almost felt elated.

But at the same time, the string in his heart became increasingly tense.

Sui Sui looked at him like that, so why was Jiang Mingyan so indifferent today? In the past, at such moments, Jiang Mingyan would have pretended to interrupt casually and then naturally brought up other topics...

Tang Jiu narrowed his eyes.

He said solemnly: "Gray Robe is good!"

"A gray robe is the best. You usually wear all black, which makes you look a bit too cold and stern. Wearing a gray robe can show off your good looks, and make you look like an immortal, as serene as a god!" Tang Jiu said in a sonorous voice.

However, he was talking to Jiang Mingyan, but his eyes were always on the snow-white little Tangyuan nestled in Jiang Mingyan's arms.

Sure enough, before Tang Jiu finished his words, he saw the little fellow's round eyes curved into crescents, the little tuft of hair on his head swaying with his round head, and his little face smiling like a flower, reflecting the wreath on his head, very bright and brilliant.

Okay, okay, I got it.

Tang Jiu secretly complained in his heart, knowing that you two are brothers, the way you can't suppress the corners of your lips and have to force it, and your actions of being reserved are exactly the same!

The more he thought about it, the more resentful his eyes became as he looked at Sui Sui, as if he was looking at a little bad cat that came every day, but when it was full, it would lick its pink paw pads, wag its fluffy tail, and turn away.

Don't even let him touch it!

Tang Jiu thought sadly and angrily.

On this side, Tang Jiu was secretly resentful, and on the other side, Jiang Mingyan also felt a little regretful.

However, he quickly suppressed that slight regret and said calmly, "I think the gray robe looks good, too."

"This dress was picked out for me by Sui Sui this morning. Unfortunately, I only have a few gray robes. I should buy some more." He raised his hand and hugged Sui Sui as if inadvertently, not only revealing the dark embroidery on the cuffs, but also moving Sui Sui's approving gaze away from Tang Jiu.

The chubby boy Sui Sui put his feet on his brother's strong thighs, looked at the scene that suddenly changed in front of him, blinked his round eyes in confusion, then he stretched out his little fleshy hands, hugged his brother's neck obediently and didn't move.

“Tsk.”

Sui Sui can’t understand it, so can’t Tang Jiu understand it either?

He sneered and decisively changed the subject.

Although what he said in praise of Jiang Mingyan was true, it still felt sour and made Tang Jiu particularly unhappy!

"I heard that Master Jiang was showing off his prowess in the Dusk Mountains a while ago."

Seeing Tang Jiu mention this, Jiang Mingyan touched Sui Sui's round head and said gently, "Sui Sui, can you play with Xiao Zhou first? I have something to tell Tang Jiu."

"Tsk tsk, did Xiao Zhou agree?" Tang Jiu had just finished teasing when he turned around and saw the apprentice in dark green shorts standing in front of the medicine cabinet not far away, staring at the soft little cub with a longing look.

He choked and waved his hand in disgust: "Alright, alright, come over and take this little ball of milk away."

"Thank you, sir. Thank you, Mr. Jiang!" Xiao Zhou ran over and said very tactfully.

Sui Sui sighed, the little cub had a big heart.

He knows that his brother also has little secrets, and Suisui will respect his brother!

So, Sui Sui responded to his brother's words in a childish voice: "Okay~"

He reached out to Xiao Zhou to be hugged, and kept reminding him: "Brother, have fun too~"

Jiang Mingyan looked at the little guy in Xiao Zhou's arms who looked like a kitten, and his brows relaxed: "Okay, brother will listen to you."

Tang Jiu's heart was filled with sourness. Seeing Sui Sui and Xiao Zhou go to play at the other table, he lowered his voice and said, "Have fun~"

Jiang Mingyan glanced at him calmly: "You look ugly when you're jealous."

"Hey!" If Tang Jiu hadn't been worried that a slightly louder voice might disturb Sui Sui, he really wanted to point at Jiang Mingyan and curse him.

He was jealous? Who was it that was jealous even of Sui Sui looking at him approvingly, and had to secretly sabotage him?

Tang Jiu was so angry that he suddenly stopped being angry: "You are the most beautiful. You are so beautiful."

Jiang Mingyan ignored him and asked, "Did the Jiang family come to you?"

"Of course, I'm considered a local tyrant in Zhongzhuang now. Plus, the Jiang and Tang families have some connections, so who else would they turn to if not me?" Speaking of business, Tang Jiu's eyes darkened. "You're taking too much of a risk. If you're really caught by the Jiang family, I won't help you."

"Hasn't he been caught yet?" Jiang Mingyan remained unmoved.

"You are really brave." Tang Jiu sighed when he heard this.

When Jiang Mingyan and Suisui first arrived at Quyuan Manor, although Jiang Mingyan was on guard, he was still too naive.

Following the information that Jiang Mingyan inadvertently revealed, Tang Jiu quickly dug up the past events between Jiang Mingyan and Sui Sui.

He had already had two or three transactions with Jiang Mingyan at that time. In addition, the little fat boy was too innocent and cute. Tang Jiu was blinded by his own ignorance. After a showdown with Jiang Mingyan, he helped them clean up those loose ends.

Now that I think about it, I really just sent myself on a pirate ship!

If something happens to Jiang Mingyan, he will not get any good results!

Look, this time, Jiang Mingyan got into trouble and took Sui Sui away leisurely, but he was busy dealing with those remaining clues and playing Tai Chi with the Jiang family...

Tang Bosong, you are confused!

When Tang Jiu thought about how he had happily helped and imagined that he would have a fat baby in his hands in the future, he wanted to go back to the past and slap that stupid self to wake him up.

However, now that things have come to this, there is no point in saying more.

Besides, Tang Jiu glanced at the chubby kid with a smile on his face, then looked at the gray-clothed boy in front of him with a high nose bridge and sharp brow bones...

Well, I don't really regret it that much.

At least the little fat boy is really cute and adorable.

"Luckily, you knew to avoid the spiritual weapon on that Jiang family member. The image it transmitted back only showed the Guiyue beast. They didn't know you were there, so they just thought that Jiang family member was unlucky. They listened to the false information without verifying it, and took the Frost Silver Wolf with them to face two Guiyue beasts. That's how they died in the Dusk Mountains." Tang Jiu said, "But in my opinion, the Jiang family didn't take that Jiang family member seriously. They just sent a manager, and I gave him a few excuses. He acted like he had received a guarantee and happily went back to report."

Jiang Mingyan was not surprised when he heard this.

Although Jiang Ruke is Jiang Huaishu's legitimate son, he is not Jiang Huaishu's only child.

Now that Jiang Ruke is dead, Jiang Huaishu is naturally busy raising another child to compete with Jiang Ruheng. How can he care about Jiang Ruke who is no longer useful?

If my own father doesn't care, who else can I count on?

Jiang Zhenyu?

Jiang Zhenyu has many grandsons, so why would he be missing a Jiang Ruke?

Jiang Mingyan wanted to take action against Jiang Ruke, so he naturally took all these details into consideration.

Seeing Jiang Mingyan's unsurprised expression, Tang Jiu knew that he had anticipated the situation when he made his move. He couldn't help but sigh, "It seems you had anticipated this long ago. I was the one who was worrying for nothing."

"But," Tang Jiu looked at Jiang Mingyan, "don't you always hope that Sui Sui will be carefree and happy?"

"You take him out in the wind and rain all day long. How can Sui Sui still be innocent?"

Tang Jiu didn't know that Sui Sui could control spiritual plants. He just thought that Jiang Mingyan was worried about Sui Sui leaving his sight.

He glanced at the fat kid who was having fun with Xiao Zhou over there.

Even if he discussed these matters with Jiang Mingyan, Jiang Mingyan was unwilling to let Suisui wait in the next room. He would rather lower his voice and keep Suisui under his eyes.

"We have known each other for so long. Next time you encounter something like this, just leave Sui Sui to my care." Tang Jiu's suggestion was well-intentioned, with no other intentions. But the more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed to him. Thinking of the beautiful days in the future with the fat cub in his arms, he couldn't help but reveal a longing look.

"Dreams come faster." Jiang Mingyan reminded calmly: "Have you forgotten how long Sui Sui has ignored you since you said that last time?"

"We had only known each other for a short time then, so it was indeed a bit presumptuous of me to bring it up so suddenly." Tang Jiu said, "But now we are so familiar with each other..."

He chuckled and said, "Go and talk to Sui Sui. Sui Sui is very obedient. If you explain everything to him, he will understand."

Jiang Mingyan gave him a cold look.

However, he remembered something and looked a little hesitant.

"You go ahead." Tang Jiu thought he was moved and said generously, "I'm definitely all ears."

Jiang Mingyan pursed his lips.

In fact, he had been moved since he met Changsun Lianwen in the Dusk Mountains, and he had also thought more about his own Suisui.

Unfortunately, in order to avoid the Jiang family these days, he and Sui Sui have been in the cave every day, with no one around them. It is not appropriate to tell Sui Sui about these fluctuating emotions, so Jiang Mingyan can only suppress these thoughts in his heart.

Now that he had met Tang Jiu and heard Tang Jiu say this, he couldn't help but feel moved.

Tang Jiu seems to be a nonchalant person, and he secretly covets Sui Sui from his family, but his ability and character are impeccable, otherwise Jiang Mingyan would not have kept in touch with him.

Jiang Mingyan moved his lips.

Seeing how conflicted he was, Tang Jiu knew that Jiang Mingyan definitely didn't want to tell him what had just happened.

But Jiang Mingyan's tangled and hesitant look was rare in a century. Tang Jiu couldn't help but become more curious and urged him, "What's the matter? Tell me and I'll give you some advice."

"As you said, I have always hoped to live innocently and carefree every year."

Oh, it’s indeed about his precious younger brother.

Tang Jiu thought casually, but as he listened, he couldn't help but become serious.

"I long to build a huge, magnificent and pure palace, let Sui Sui stay inside, and isolate herself from all the hardships and storms of the world."

"But, not to mention that he will grow up with age, embark on the path of Taoism, and see the wider world... Even now, I can't do the same."

"I might die in the mouth of a monster or at the hands of the Jiang family one day. How can I protect you from worry?"

"So, on the one hand, you're taking Sui Sui through the Dusk Mountains, being open about everything, wanting him to experience the ups and downs of the outside world, while on the other hand, you want him to be ignorant and live happily as a little kid?" Tang Jiu was puzzled. "Why are you doing this?"

"What else?" Jiang Mingyan asked back, "When I die, Suisui must be able to protect himself."

"You're still alive, why are you thinking so far into the future?" Tang Jiu sighed. "What's going on? Didn't you want to live hard and cultivate well before, so that people would rely on you in the future? Why are you feeling sad now?"

Jiang Mingyan gave him a cold look.

"Okay, okay, please go ahead." Tang Jiu shut up and motioned Jiang Mingyan to continue.

"I met someone in the Dusk Mountains this time."

"Born from a prominent family, he has already established his foundation at a young age and has a promising future."

"She dares to think and act, and she shines. I think every year should be like this."

"I understand." Tang Jiu couldn't help but interrupt: "You feel that Sui Sui has been wronged by following you."

Jiang Mingyan did not refute.

"Why are you always thinking about this and that?" Tang Jiu said helplessly: "When has Sui Sui ever disliked you? He loves you so much."

He said with a bit of sourness: "Look how happy Sui Sui is with you? She's smiling so hard that her big eyes are almost narrowed into slits."

"Let me ask you, if Sui Sui grows up and wants to go out and gain experience, will you allow it?"

Jiang Mingyan's face darkened, but he still said, "Allow me. I'm raising a younger brother, not a pet. He has to walk independently."

It would have been fine if he hadn't said it, but as soon as he said it, Tang Jiu couldn't help but turned his head to look at Sui Sui's fat feet.

Tang Jiu discovered that no matter when Jiang Mingyan brought Sui Sui here, Sui Sui's little feet never touched the ground.

"Ahem, then what are you worried about? Sui Sui will embark on the path of Taoism sooner or later. Following you now just means he can see the scenery he will have to see sooner or later." Tang Jiu tried to be serious: "Cultivators are supposed to go against the will of heaven, and raising children doesn't have to be restricted by any rules. Look, isn't Sui Sui doing well now?"

"If you don't want to be alone and helpless for years, then live well! Only by living can you raise your cubs."

"Besides, do you really think it's that easy to be a child of a big family? Whatever they get from the family, they will always have to give back to the family in the future. Are you willing to treat Sui Sui like that? You must have piled all the good things on Sui Sui."

"My home." Jiang Mingyan emphasized.

"Okay, okay, your home is your home." Tang Jiu said disdainfully: "You just think too much."

"I know," Jiang Mingyan said. "I never intended to raise Sui Sui to be a weak little rabbit. Innocence doesn't mean he can't stand the sight of blood. I hope he has a pure mind and is carefree. I hope he never has to worry about a few spirit stones, nor does he have to worry about spiritual weapons and elixirs. I can erase all his worries, and he only needs to stride forward."

"Don't you understand this clearly?" After trying to persuade him, Tang Jiu realized that he was actually persuading Jiang Mingyan not to hand over Sui Sui to him. He narrowed his eyes suspiciously: "Have you figured it out long ago? Just to refuse to hand Sui Sui over to me, you deliberately let me here to comfort you?"

"I just wanted to share with you my experience raising a cub." Jiang Mingyan looked at him silently: "It was you who had to interrupt."

Tang Jiu thought about it carefully and found that it was indeed the case.

“…”

"Ahem, there's news about the black hedge grass you asked me to inquire about." Tang Jiu changed the subject: "In three days, the Tang Auction House in Shanhe City will auction a black hedge grass."

"Luckily you came to see me today, otherwise you would have missed this opportunity in vain." Tang Jiu twirled the fan in his hand: "But you probably don't have enough spirit stones, right? Have you collected any higher-grade spirit plants recently? If we barter, maybe this deal can be successful."

Jiang Mingyan frowned in thought.

"What spiritual plant? Mo Ni grass?" A childish voice suddenly came out at this time.

Jiang Mingyan looked up and saw that Sui Sui had fallen on the table without him noticing. Xiao Zhou was standing by, staring at him intently, fearing that the little fat boy would fall off the narrow table if he moved too much.

At this time, the little guy tilted his round head back, wrinkled his thin eyebrows, and looked over here eagerly, like a kitten that saw a cat toy from afar, its furry paws moving restlessly, but was sealed in a thick blanket.

Jiang Mingyan's cold expression involuntarily relaxed, his brows relaxed, and the corners of his lips raised in a gentle arc.

He walked over and picked up the little fat boy.