"Second Master, my father has been gone for many years. Next, I need to go and bring back his remains." Ye Xingchen said, "He has been living alone there for more than 20 years. It's time for him to come home."
"Are you really going to Jinluo City to bring back your father's remains?" Ye Yizhou suddenly stood up, his expression agitated.
“Of course we should welcome him. My father was a man of integrity, a hero. Even if a hero dies, he should die with dignity.” Ye Xingchen said in a deep voice, “He should not be left hanging in Jinluo City.”
"After your father passed away, the authorities were furious and sent three teams to infiltrate Jinluo City to retrieve his remains." Ye Yizhou said angrily, "But your father was renowned, and the city lord of Jinluo City wanted to hang him on the city wall as a show of force, so all three operations ended in failure."
"Furthermore, given the complex situation in Jinluo City, this plan had to be shelved in the end. If you could bring him home, that would be best, but... Jinluo City has international armed support behind the scenes."
"Moreover, the three city lords are all experts in the Celestial Phenomenon Realm. Among them, the First City Lord wields a powerful weapon called 'The Joys and Sorrows of Spring and Autumn,' which makes him exceptionally strong. If you are not absolutely certain, you should not act rashly."
"Second Master, I understand everything you're saying." Ye Xingchen nodded slowly and said, "If I'm going to make a move, it will only be when I'm absolutely certain of success."
"And before I go, I need to settle this score with the Chen family."
“We must settle accounts with the Chen family, but they are a reclusive family with extensive influence overseas. They even control the politics of some small countries, so we cannot afford to be careless,” Ye Yizhou said.
“I know that you can’t use conventional methods when dealing with people like them,” Ye Xingchen said.
"Good, good." Ye Yizhou looked at Ye Xingchen with great satisfaction: "With your strength, your father's spirit in heaven will rest in peace."
“But child, now that your grandfather has passed away and this has happened to the Ye family, you have to come back and take charge,” Ye Yizhou said.
"Second Master, I'm entrusting the Ye family's affairs to you." Ye Xingchen shook his head and said, "I didn't grow up in the Ye family, and Ye Taihe didn't acknowledge my identity when he died."
"Now I am essentially not having acknowledged my ancestors and returned to the family. If I were to go back and take charge of the Ye family now, it would be neither legitimate nor justifiable."
“Your grandfather has already made a will, which is tantamount to acknowledging your identity. Moreover, the will clearly states that the Ye family will be handed over to you.” Ye Yizhou said decisively, “Anyone who dares to disobey will be kicked out of the Ye family.”
"The Ye family is doing very well right now. If I were to interfere, it would definitely cause some unnecessary disputes," Ye Xingchen said. "Therefore, it's best to maintain the status quo for the Ye family."
“That won’t do. The will has already clearly stated the terms and conditions and is legally binding. You can’t refuse.” Ye Yizhou said, “The Ye family must be under your control.”
“My focus right now isn’t on these mundane matters.” Ye Xingchen sighed. “Second Master, Ye Taihe’s health has been poor these past few years, so you’ve actually been the one managing the Ye family all along.”
“You know better than I how the Ye family operates, so it’s best if you take charge of the Ye family now. After I’ve dealt with the issues that need to be resolved, we can talk about taking over the Ye family. What do you think?”
"Alright then." Seeing Ye Xingchen's resolute attitude, Ye Yizhou hesitated for a moment, but still had to nod and agree: "Then I will temporarily take charge of the Ye family for you, and hand it over to you after you have resolved the important matters at hand."
Inside the Xia family's small ancestral hall, Xia Jingyi knelt on the ground.
The ancestral hall is independent and was built separately from the Xia family ancestors.
Inside the ancestral hall, there is a portrait of a man in military uniform, exuding a dignified air.
He was Ye Jinyu, the former God of War. Even though it was just a portrait of him, he still exuded a dignified and imposing aura.
In front of the portrait was a set of military uniforms, neatly folded.
These are the clothes he wore during his lifetime. He died in battle at Jinluo City, and his remains are still hung on the city wall by the enemy as a show of force. Therefore, his clothes can only be used to make a cenotaph.
"Ye Jinyu, can you see this? Our son has taken the first step." Xia Jingyi looked at Ye Jinyu's portrait and murmured to herself, "Perhaps it won't be long before he goes to the Western Frontier and brings you home."
"More than twenty years have passed, and I dream of you less and less these days. Is your spirit still wandering around Jinluo City, or has it been reborn?"
Tears streamed down Xia Jingyi's face as she stared blankly at Ye Jinyu's portrait, momentarily lost in thought.
The door slowly opened, and Ye Xingchen walked in.
He remained silent as he gazed at his father's portrait.
He stepped forward, lit three incense sticks, bowed several times to his father's portrait, placed them in the incense burner, and then knelt down beside his mother.
"Is the Ye family's matter resolved?" Xia Jingyi asked, wiping away tears from the corners of her eyes.
"Yes, it's resolved." Ye Xingchen nodded slightly. "Ye Chengen has been taken to the Dark Prison, and he probably won't live much longer."
“His son was already addicted to drugs, and I abandoned him overseas. Whether he lives or dies is up to fate.”
"Ye Taihe originally made a will that would allow me to take over the Ye family business, but I did not agree and let Ye Yizhou temporarily manage it."
"That's good." Xia Jingyi nodded in agreement, having no objection to Ye Xingchen's approach.
“Take a good look at your father. This is the first time you’ve come to see him since you came home,” Xia Jingyi said.
Ye Xingchen looked at his father in military uniform and remained silent for a long time.
After an unknown amount of time, he broke the silence: "Three months from now, I will go to Jinluo City to retrieve my father's remains."
"Three months?" Xia Jingyi's face showed a hint of surprise: "Is that enough time? You haven't fully grown up yet, I'm afraid."
"I have enough time." Ye Xingchen smiled slightly. "I can go to Jinluo City anytime, I'm just waiting for the right opportunity."
"An opportunity to expose the hidden power of the Chen family."
“The Chen family is a reclusive family. The Chen family in Yanjing is just the tip of the iceberg that the Chen family has planted in the secular world.” Xia Jingyi said, “Their true power is far more terrifying than we imagine.”
“I know.” Ye Xingchen nodded: “The Chen clan originated in Lingnan and began in the Tang Dynasty. It has a history of more than 1,100 years.”
"The Chen family of Yanjing fought with the Ye family for power twenty years ago. Later, when my father entered Jinluo City, they leaked their information, which led to my father's death in Jinluo City."
"No matter how powerful they are hiding in the shadows, even if I can't take them down right now, I'll still take a piece of their flesh."
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