Besides Xie Xiao, the leader of Black Wind Stronghold, Uncle Luo was the most respected. He said with a somewhat solemn expression:
"Fortunately, the chief discovered it early, which prevented the Prince of Jiangning from succeeding. We found the traitor and eliminated the hidden danger. Their actions are unworthy of being Black Wind Stronghold members, let alone brothers of the chief. It would be better to sever our brotherhood now. Considering that the two sons are young, we will imprison them for now and send them down the mountain after the flood recedes. From now on, their life or death will be left to fate."
Everyone was shocked.
Sever all ties with my brother!
But since Xie Heng is not Xie Xiao's brother, his life and death will no longer be Xie Xiao's concern after he leaves the mountain. Will the families of the brothers who were indirectly killed in Xuzhou let them go?
If they can't protect themselves then, they'll die anyway.
But that was due to their own incompetence, and no one else was to blame.
"No, second brother, I'm your older brother, and I'll always be your older brother." Xie Heng was terrified.
Fang was terrified and exclaimed, "Yes, Second Uncle, we're family!"
"Only now do you say you're my older brother, that we're family? Why didn't you say that before? Did you ever consider me family?" Xie Xiao said indignantly.
He walked over to his two nephews, looked at them, and said, “I believe you understand what your father and mother did. Your uncle must give an explanation to all the brothers who risked their lives for you.”
“Uncle…” they cried.
“Your grandmother has given me life and raised me, and I will take care of her until the end of her life, unless she severs her mother-son relationship with me. As for you, I hope you will think it over carefully. If you still want to stay, you can serve your grandmother. If not, you can go down the mountain with your parents in the future.”
Xie Zhaobang and Xie Xiaoyu watched him intently, unsure of what to do.
"No rush, you still have time to think it over," Xie Xiao said. "Guards, take Xie Heng and Fang Shi away."
Su wanted to say something, but she only opened her mouth and then swallowed her words.
Xie Xiao looked at her and said, “Mother, I have made myself very clear. Even if you do not approve of me as your son, if you still care about your two grandsons, I hope you will take good care of your health and not go on a hunger strike again.”
Su was so shocked that her gaze was somewhat vacant, and she couldn't speak for a long time.
Xie Xiao sighed, "Xie Ying, you and Madam Miao take Mother and your two nephews back. The rest of you can go about your business."
After Su was sent away, everyone comforted the head of the household for a few words and then left.
The empty council hall contained only Xie Xiao and Li Ruo.
It was very cold today; Li Ruo estimated it to be below minus ten degrees Celsius. The room wasn't much warmer than the outside. She looked at the person sitting in a chair, looking dejected, moved over to sit next to him, and took his hand. "This isn't your fault."
His hands were large with distinct knuckles, and his palms had thick calluses from using weapons, showing that he practiced martial arts a lot. They were warm to the touch before, but now they were a little cold.
Li Ruo understood her feelings; back in modern times, she also longed for family members by her side.
But if her family members were like that, she would rather not have them.
She knew how much determination he had just made and how much pain he was in.
“I wanted to protect them, but in the end I felt like a joke,” he said.
“I think your mother will understand one day.” Li Ruo had just noticed Su’s disappointment in Xie Heng and his wife, but she couldn’t accept it for the time being. “As long as one can live with a clear conscience, you have done what you should have done. As for the outcome, it’s up to them.”
After all, it's a two-year reprieve. If they really repent and reform, they can try to behave well during this period and might still have a chance to survive.
But if they remain stubbornly unrepentant, then they can't blame anyone else.
If we are too lenient with them, not only will we be unable to answer to our brothers, but they will also become a hindrance to Xie Xiao in the future.
It's better to cut ties cleanly.
Xie Xiao gave a self-deprecating laugh: "If my mother doesn't understand, then I'll have no family left."
Li Ruo pinched his palm hard, somewhat displeased, and said, "How can you say no? Aren't I your family? I'm your wife, your brother, and the mother of your future child."
Xie Xiao's heart was suddenly struck hard. He turned to look at her, his deep eyes seeming to surge with emotion. "You?"
Li Ruo glared at him, "I'm not?"
Xie Xiao's Adam's apple bobbed twice, and after a long while, he finally uttered a single word: "Yes."
The next moment, he put his arm around her shoulder and touched her stomach with his large hand. "Maybe there's already my child inside."
Li Ru rolled her eyes. "How could it be that fast?"
"Why not? His father is so powerful." He said, bumping his thigh against her knee with a mischievous expression.
"Get lost." Li Ruo's face flushed, but she raised her head and kissed him on the corner of his mouth, thinking that this might make him a little happier.
"What, are you pitying me?" Xie Xiao smiled.
Li Ruo felt a pang of sadness. "I love you."
Xie Xiao scoffed and looked at her with a deep gaze, "Then you must continue to feel this pain, never leave me, and always be my wife, my brother, and the mother of my children."
What else could Li Ruo do but agree? "Fine."
Xie Xiao pulled her into his arms tightly, rubbing his chin against the top of her head. "No going back on your word."
Li Ruo wrapped her arms around his waist, letting the rare tranquility flow between them for a short while. She stepped out of his embrace and said, "Hey, it's almost Chinese New Year. Do you want to go to Beishan and send some New Year's goods over?"
Xie Xiao raised an eyebrow. "You want to know how many people I've hidden in Beishan, don't you?"
"If I don't ask you, will you just stay silent? You're quite something, aren't you? Tell me how much more secret money you haven't handed over."
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