Chapter 212: Grandma Huang's Story
Tao Zi glanced at the various instruments and techniques on the list and had an idea in mind.
She handed the list to Yue Shan and the others, then turned to look at Cheng Anran, and said jokingly with a smile: "What's the name of the sister your ancestor is looking for? Maybe we can help find her."
"Wuyou, that great-aunt is called Cheng Wuyou."
Tao Zi repeated these three words: "Cheng Wuyou."
Cheng Anran continued without any defense: "Yes, our ancestors never had the word 'nothing'."
Han Yueshan jokingly asked, "Then your ancestor wouldn't be called Wuchou or Wulü, right?"
She nodded vigorously: "Yes! Our ancestor's name is Wuchou."
Cheng Wuchou...
Tao Zi lowered her eyes, and a few strands of hair fell down. When she raised her hand to lift her hair, her hand accidentally brushed against the necklace around her neck.
She pretended to be casual and turned around to ask, "Cheng Wuchou, why does this name sound familiar to me?"
Han Yueshan and others were stunned and tried to recall the past, but in the end there was no result.
Cheng Anran said in surprise: "How is that possible? This name is only known within the clan. No one outside would call him that."
Tao Zi pondered over this, and suddenly she said with an epiphany, "Grandma Huang mentioned this name, saying it was a distant relative of hers."
Cheng Anran was stunned and asked, "Grandma Huang?"
She nodded casually: "Yes, but Grandma Huang should be a distant relative of the Cheng family."
Xi Jing assisted at this time: "Hey, I heard Grandma Huang talk about her origins. Weren't all her parents and elders killed by enemies? Her only sister is also gone, so how can there be distant relatives?"
Tao Zi also looked bewildered: "I don't know what Grandma Huang told me before she left."
Cheng Anran blinked and suddenly jumped up: "Don't wander around, wait for me! I'll be back soon!"
She rushed out.
Han Yueshan and the others looked at her back in confusion: "Why is she so excited?"
"I don't know." Tao Zi pointed at the list, "Look and see if there's anything you want to buy, so I can get the money from my friend."
"Okay."
Their attention was immediately diverted, and only Li Xiu looked at her suspiciously several times.
At this time, she stood up and said, "This dress doesn't fit me. I'll go into the inner room and change into something else."
When she came out again, her neck was empty, but no one noticed it except Li Xiu.
Not long after, footsteps were heard outside.
A steward appeared before them and said politely, "Master Tao, please accompany us."
Xi Jing frowned and asked, "Hey, what do you want to do with our senior sister?"
"The master has something important to discuss."
What important matters could Senior Sister and the Cheng family need to discuss?
Han Yueshan and the others looked at him suspiciously.
He remained calm.
Tao Zi stood up and said, "Never mind, I'll just go over there."
When she arrived at the reception room, it was already full of people.
The person at the top should be the uncle of the current head of the family, Cheng Anran. On his right sat a man of average appearance. He looked unfathomable at first glance and should not be easily provoked. He should be the eldest son Cheng Anjing.
Next to him was a woman with a dignified demeanor and a face as beautiful as a peony. She must be the eldest daughter Cheng Anping.
Sitting opposite them were Cheng Anyue and Cheng Anran.
Tao Zi walked in unhurriedly, her tone calm, "May I ask what you are looking for me for?"
The head of the family, who was sitting in the upper seat, exuded the pressure of the Xuanzhao period and said, "Miss Tao, could you please tell me about the story of Grandma Huang that you mentioned?"
Cheng Anran gave her a crazy look, signaling her to stay calm.
Tao Zi calmly recounted what Grandma Huang had said.
The second young master asked, "Do you have any evidence to prove that what you said is true?"
She laughed and asked, "Why should I have evidence?"
Everyone was speechless.
Tao Zi added, "If you just want to know this story, then I've already told you. Goodbye."
"Wait a minute."
The head of the family spoke up: "Miss Tao, did Grandma Huang leave you anything?"
Her tone was as calm as ever: "No, I've said everything I need to say."
Seeing that she was about to leave the hall, the eldest son stood up and asked, "Miss Tao, does Grandma Huang have any descendants?"
"They all died in a great disaster."
Tao Zi stopped, looked back at them, and said, "If you are really Grandma Huang's former family, then please go to Nanya and erect a tombstone."
The eldest lady asked gently, "Where exactly is the remains of my aunt?"
"No remains are left." She lowered her eyes, a trace of sadness on her face. "It was all burned."
"What's going on?" Cheng Anran jumped up. "Who is so cruel as to leave no body behind?"
Tao Zi suddenly asked again, "Are you really the Cheng family where Grandma Huang used to be?"
Cheng Anran spoke quickly: "Of course, if it weren't for the main branch where my aunt was, which stopped most of the enemies, our branch would have been doomed. We have been looking for them all these years."
She sighed and finally told the story of Cheng Yi Sect. She added, "Cheng Yi Sect is a large sect. I don't seek revenge. I just hope that Grandma Huang can have a tombstone."
The head of the family looked slightly downcast and said, "Thank you Miss Tao for telling me. May I ask if you have any difficulties? We can solve them together."
The Cheng family is so arrogant that they can even make such promises in front of immortal cultivators.
Tao Zi smiled and said, "No, Grandma Huang is my elder, and I promised to find her relatives. Goodbye."
This time, she really left.
When I arrived at the gate of the yard, I ran into Xi Jing and the others.
Li Xiu said, "Someone just asked us to leave, and they were also asking about that Grandma Huang."
Xi Jing was quite excited: "Senior Sister, is this Grandma Huang's home?"
"I don't know." She paused, then continued, "But even if it is, in terms of blood relationship, we are just distant relatives. There is nothing much to say."
Han Yueshan also said calmly: "Given the capabilities of the Cheng family, if they really wanted to find someone, why would they still have no results until now?"
They immediately quieted down. Zhao Xue said with a cold face, "There's nothing good to stay here. Once the auction is over, let's go and find Senior Brother Li's master."
Tao Zi nodded: "Okay."
Hua Monk was confused and whispered to Li Xiu beside him, "Why do they all look so unhappy?"
Li Xiu patted his shoulder and said, "Grandma Huang is someone close to them, how can they be happy?"
The flower monk was even more confused.
He sighed, then slowly walked into the yard with Tao Zi and the others, muttering, "If they had searched more carefully, Grandma Huang wouldn't have had to endure so many years of hardship."
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