Chapter 221: Ni Meng quarrels
Zhao Xingjian looked at Ye Buwei silently.
Although Ye Buwei chose not to mention some things, Zhao Xingjian already knew them in his heart.
Let me ask you, in the entire Dayu world, who else could have caused the Regent to fall into such a situation, except for those at the top?
As the right-hand man of the Regent, Marquis Wuping was the only one who could command the hundreds of thousands of Black Armor Tiger Division under the Regent's command after the Regent got into trouble.
During the years when the Regent was away, enemy countries often invaded, and Marquis Wuping personally put on armor and led the Black Armor Tiger Division to repel the enemies.
"Twenty years have passed. The Xuanjia Tiger Division has been replaced. It doesn't matter whether Marquis Wuping still exists." Zhao Xingjian's face was anxious. "Father Yanping, I'm worried that Marquis Wuping will become the next... you."
Ye Buwei said nothing, walked to the window, and only showed Zhao Xingjian his back.
Zhao Xingjian stared at him expectantly.
After a long pause, Ye Buwei said calmly, "I am just a commoner. What does the court's affairs have to do with me? It's better to care about when the crops in the fields will bloom and bear fruit."
Zhao Xingjian suddenly knelt on the ground and said earnestly:
"However, the current imperial court is in chaos. The emperor is incompetent, the empress dowager is acting as regent, the imperial relatives are monopolizing power, and the civil service is in ruins. The nearly century-old foundation of Dayu is already in jeopardy! We need someone to bring order and turn the tide! This person can only be you!"
Ye Buwei turned around suddenly, emotions surging in his eyes.
"That person couldn't be me after all! The emperor was only six years old back then! To keep my promise, I personally placed him on the throne! In those years, I risked my life to build a vast empire for Dayu! But what happened? Everyone stared at the tiger talisman in my hand, and everyone speculated that I would usurp the throne! Then I died! Everything was peaceful! Isn't that the result they wanted?"
At this moment, all the pressure on Ye Buwei was released.
At this moment, he is no longer the silent country bumpkin he usually is;
At this moment, he is the powerful and feared nobleman from twenty years ago - Xiao Chuchen.
His aura was so full of murderous intent that people dared not look directly at him.
"The Regent..."
Zhao Xingjian muttered, lying on the ground, not daring to look up. Tears welled up in his eyes, and his hands trembled violently with excitement. This was the first time the Regent had acknowledged his identity.
The room was silent. After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Jiuer's cheerful laughter came into the room.
Ye Buwei's back moved slightly, and his tone returned to normal, "Please stand up. I am no longer the same person I used to be. I have long forgotten all those past events. You should also forget them!"
Zhao Xingjian stood up and said, "I know that the world is not yours alone, but the Xiao family's kingdom is in danger..."
"I believe I have done my best for the Xiao family and have no regrets before heaven and earth!" Ye Buwei interrupted him, "If that day ever comes, they will suffer the consequences of their own actions. It's all their own fault!"
Zhao Xingjian trembled and said, "But what guilt have the people of the world committed? The Dayu Dynasty is now plagued by internal and external troubles. When the day comes when the enemy's cavalry overruns our land, I'm afraid it will be too late!"
At this time, the sound of small footsteps came from far away, "Nao Bao, Fu Ji, eat something!"
With the sweet little voice of a baby, the cute little figure of the little dumpling appeared in front of the door. Because it ran too fast, its little feet could not stop and rushed towards the threshold.
"Brain bag, save me!"
Ye Buwei flashed and grabbed the chubby little baby boy in his arms, saying softly, "Are you scared, little treasure? Don't run too fast next time."
"Yeah!" The little guy looked at Ye Buwei with his big watery eyes, "Head, are you angry first? Who made you angry?"
"No, my brain is not angry."
The expression between Ye Buwei's brows softened a lot. The moment Xiao Jiuer appeared, he had put away his violent temper.
The little kid stretched out his soft little hands, touched Ye Buwei's brow, and then looked at Zhao Xingjian.
"Are you angry, Fuji?"
Zhao Xingjian was still excited, but he forced a smile and said, "Xiao Jiuer, the teacher is not angry."
"Little Dou, the liar and the pervert!" The little baby glanced at the two of them.
Ye Buwei Zhao Xingjian: "..."
The little man's eyes, like black gemstones, spun around, finding the answer from the two men's expressions. He concluded, "What a joke! Nimen, let's have a quarrel!"
He nodded once in confirmation, "Yeah, the Nine Sects are quarreling!"
Before Ye Buwei could react, the little dumpling slipped out of his arms like a little loach.
The two short legs swung quickly, and the little voice was clear and crisp, "Anai, Anai! The brain bag husband is having a quarrel!"
Zhou Huaining yawned as he walked out of the room. Hearing the baby's cry, he shuddered and quickly ran over to pick up the little one with short legs. "Really?! Did Uncle and Senior Brother have a fight? Aren't they so close that they can wear the same pants?"
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Everyone knew that Ye Buwei had quarreled with Zhao Xingjian.
At the dinner table, the two of them looked normal, eating by themselves, automatically blocking out everyone's inquiring gazes.
If they don't say anything, it's not easy for others to ask.
Zhou Huaining nudged Ye Yan'an and said, "I think your marriage is going to be very difficult."
As soon as he arrived today, he heard about their marriage and sent his blessings.
Ye Yan'an's hands trembled with fear, "Why do you say that?"
"Your father and my senior brother had a quarrel. Who do you think it was because of?"
Ye Yan'an shook his head.
"Of course it's because of your marriage!" Zhou Huaining said with a very understanding look, "When an engagement is made, it's most likely for two families to fall out. They must be arguing about this marriage!"
"No." Ye Yan'an glanced at Rong'er, "Rong'er and I are married in a way that both our parents are happy with. There's no way anything can go wrong."
Ye Yan'an promised Rong'er that he would be confident and stop making wild guesses.
Zhou Huaining shrugged. "Anyway, no matter what the reason is, they have a quarrel. Senior Brother will definitely not continue to live in your house. My good days are coming."
"Okay, stop thinking about it." Ye Buwei glanced at Zhou Huaining suddenly, "Master and I didn't have a fight."
Zhao Xingjian nodded quickly, "Yes, yes, yes!"
Even if he had the guts, he wouldn't dare to quarrel with the Regent.
Zhou Huaining's mouth was wide open. "No way, uncle, you can hear me even when I'm talking so quietly? How come you're just like my dad?"
Ye Buwei smiled faintly, "Huaining, are you used to being a county magistrate?"
Zhou Huaining instantly felt like an eggplant hit by frost. "How can I get used to it? To be honest with you, although Xianchuan County is not big, there are a lot of messes going on. But my ability is limited! Recently, I have been suffering from insomnia and dreaming, and I feel anxious and short of breath. If there was someone around to help me, I wouldn't be so lonely and helpless..."
Zhao Xingjian tapped him with the end of his chopsticks. "Don't try to hit on me. Don't think I don't know. You brought nearly two hundred people from the capital."
Zhou Huaining blinked, like an abandoned kitten or puppy. "Brother, I'm telling the truth. I think the prefect is crazy! He actually asked me to suppress the bandits in Black Bird Village!"
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