"Xiao Miao, I am your father. Back then, when I left you to go to the battlefield, you were just over one year old. I can understand that you have no impression of me." Gao Tairan let go of Xie and opened his arms towards Gao Miao, wanting to hug Gao Miao.

Unexpectedly, Gao Miao took a few steps back and looked at him warily.

"Master Gao, we met twice in the academy and even had lunch together. But you didn't say you were my father. You didn't reveal a word.

If you were my father, what father wouldn't be excited to see his son whom he hasn't seen for many years?

You were... so calm at that time.

It's like you're dealing with a stranger.

Have you been back for a few days?

Then why did you return to the village today?"

Gao Miao's voice was loud, as if filled with disbelief, loud enough for the villagers nearby to hear.

Xie looked at Gao Tairan with even more surprise.

He secretly went to see his son, but he refused to acknowledge him. What does that mean now?

Why admit it now?

Gao Tairan didn't expect Gao Miao to ask this. He thought the child would be very happy to hear that his biological father had returned and that he was a general. Why would he think so much?

"Xiao Miao, Daddy has his own reasons. When Daddy left, you were still so young and you didn't know Daddy. If Daddy suddenly told you the truth, could you accept it?

Dad also wants you and me to get along with each other first, so that you can accept it more easily."

Gao Tairan explained it quickly.

The villagers listened and felt that this made sense.

Gao Tairan did nothing wrong.

Gao Miao is too ignorant.

Old Lady Gao ran over and said, "Xiao Miao, this is your father. If you don't believe me, ask your mother. Your father is a general now, you should be happy. Why are you asking questions like this and that, kid?"

Gao Miao pursed her lips and said nothing.

Gao Zhi snorted, "Don't you think I'm your father? You recognize everyone you meet as your father? Besides, we have severed our relationship with your family a long time ago."

Gao Zhi pointed at Gao Tairan and asked Old Lady Gao, "Has he severed ties with you?"

Old Mrs. Gao screamed, "How is this possible? He is my son, how could he break off relations with me?"

Gao Zhi nodded, "That's right! We have severed our relationship with you, which means he is from the same family as you, not us!"

Old Mrs. Gao didn't say anything. She wished she had nothing to do with Xie's mother and her two sons.

Gao Tairan frowned, "Are you Gao Zhi?"

Gao Zhi nodded: "My name is Gao Zhi, Xie Xianglan's daughter."

Gao Tairan squatted down and wanted to reach out to touch Gao Zhi's head, but Gao Zhi quickly took a few steps back.

Gao Tairan was a little embarrassed.

"So, I am your father too."

Gao Zhi shook his head: "No! I am Xie Xianglan's daughter. This has nothing to do with you."

The villagers were confused.

What's going on?

The attitude of Xie Xianglan, her mother and her two sons was a bit strange, and somewhat different from what everyone imagined.

Everyone thought that Xie Xianglan and her two sons would be very excited.

The old ancestor looked at this scene and was silent for a long time, then he waved.

“Jiaojiao, come here!”

Gao Zhi immediately showed a childlike smile and walked towards the ancestor happily.

"Ancestor."

"Jiaojiao is with the old ancestor, okay?"

Gao Zhi shook his head, "Jiaojiao likes the old ancestor very much, but Jiaojiao is mother's daughter, Jiaojiao wants to be with mother and Gao Miao."

There are two meanings to what our ancestors said.

Now that Gao Tairan is back, he will definitely take Xie's mother and son away.

The ancestor didn't want Gao Zhi to leave.

Gao Ronghua asked: "Grandpa, how about opening the ancestral hall first?"

"Open it!"

No matter what, let Gao Tairan lead everyone to worship their ancestors first. Lao Zhuang Village has produced a great general, which is the honor of the village.

Moreover, Gao Sheng (Gao Tairan)’s tablet is still inside.

As long as the person is still alive, his position in the ranking will be withdrawn.

Gao Ronghua opened the door of the ancestral hall, and the ancestors and Gao Tairan led the villagers in.

Mrs. Xie was holding her two children, and Gao Acai's family followed behind them.

First take away the tablet, then worship the ancestors, with the old ancestor holding incense in his hand.

"Thanks to the blessing of our ancestors, we have produced a great general.

This is the glory of our Gao family and also the glory of Lao Zhuang Village.

Please continue to bless us, our ancestors, and wish that our Gao family will produce more talented people."

After the old ancestor finished speaking, he put the incense in the stove and signaled Gao Tairan to start.

Gao Tairan knelt down and kowtowed three times in front of the tablets of his ancestors.

"Thanks to the blessing of our ancestors, Gao Tairan has returned safely! Please rest assured, Gao Tairan will do his best to take care of the Gao family."

Afterwards, everyone kowtowed and burned incense to their ancestors together.

After coming out of the ancestral hall, Gao Ronghua immediately arranged for the villagers to prepare a banquet.

Gao Tairan brought back wine and food from the county, but they still needed to be cooked.

In front of the village ancestral hall is a threshing ground, with several large stoves next to it, for the convenience of collective banquets in the village.

Tonight's banquet will also be held here.

Gao Acai's family was very happy. After paying homage to their ancestors, they followed Gao Tairan to the old ancestor's house to drink tea and chat.

Xie's mother and her two children also followed along.

Everyone sat around the table. Even when Gao Tairan was talking to the old ancestor, he couldn't help but look at Xie.

Gao Zhi clearly saw the surprise and thoughtfulness in his eyes.

What a man!

When he saw a beautiful woman, especially her being his wife, and met her again after a long separation, it was inevitable that he would feel dirty.

[Disgusting! This scumbag actually looked at my mother with that kind of eyes. Did he really think that my mother would relive the old times with him?

Stop being disgusting!

A scumbag like you wants to be hugged by girls left and right, bah!

My mom deserves better!

For so many years, my mother has lived a better life without a man, so she doesn't need a scumbag like you to plant grass on her head. 】

Gao Zhi complained bitterly in his heart.

Gao Miao listened silently, his hands clenched into fists in his sleeves.

Gao Tairan talked about his time in the academy and said that the dean praised Gao Miao and Gao Yunting highly.

The ancestors and Gao Ronghua were happy to hear this.

The old ancestor asked: "What are your plans next? You will be returning to the capital soon after returning to your hometown, right?

What about Gao Miao and the others?"

Gao Tairan turned his head and glanced at Xie's mother and son, "I have asked the emperor for a month's leave this time, and it will take a long time to go back and forth. At most, I can only stay in the village for a few days.

This time, I want to take my family to Beijing.

Xianglan and her son will naturally go to the capital with me."

The old ancestor was reluctant to look at Gao Zhi, but he couldn't ask Gao Zhi to stay.

"The day before yesterday, General Gao asked me to tell your fortune. I found out that you and your son have a weak relationship, and I also found out that General Gao already has two daughters.

Moreover, your wife comes from a prominent family and has an outstanding status. You and your wife got married seven years ago. The eldest daughter is seven years old this year and the second daughter is five years old.

General Gao already has a wife and daughter, and now wants to take my mother to the capital. May I ask, what status will you give my mother?"

“……” Gao Tairan looked at Gao Miao in surprise.

Gao Miao actually figured it out?

Xie looked at Gao Tairan in shock.

Old Lady Gao looked at Xie Xianglan with pride, "Of course, she is a concubine. She is a peasant woman, do you think she can compete with a general's daughter?"