Shu Yang closed the door and said, "This matter is of great importance. It concerns Big Brother's future, so after I finish speaking, please give it serious consideration no matter what."
Yao Chen smiled helplessly and said, "Alright, stop keeping me in suspense. If you keep nagging me like this, we'll talk about it another day. I'm really tired."
Yao Chen was helpless, and Shu Yang was even more helpless. She had something very important to say today. She'd mentioned Mo Yu's story first because she wanted to tell Yao Chen that what she was about to say would be more serious than the news that their father had an illegitimate child. She just wanted him to be mentally prepared. She really didn't mean to beat around the bush. "Brother, you're not the type to get exhausted by such petty arguments. Just listen to me and finish, okay?"
Seeing Shu Yang's expression that looked like he was about to get angry, Yao Chen quickly said, "Okay, okay, go ahead and talk. I'm listening carefully."
Shu Yang took a long breath and said, "Our uncle, Wang Yanzhou, is not our father's half-brother."
Yao Chen was subconsciously stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then burst out laughing. Was Shu Yang thinking that he was tired from traveling so he wanted to play a joke on him? "Shu Yang, do you know what you are talking about? There are some things that can't be used as a joke."
Shu Yang explained with a serious expression, "Brother, do you think I'm the type to joke around? Qingliang Valley is fully prepared and can fight Tianshu Tower at any time. Furthermore, the news coming from Qinghe County indicates that with just a little push, the public's reputation, which originally belonged to Tianshu Tower, will shift towards Qingliang Valley."
"So?" Shu Yang's words reminded Yao Chen of the question Xihe had asked him during the day. Could it be that even Shu Yang could see the hesitation in his heart? That shouldn't be possible, right? However, Shu Yang didn't seem to have any reason to lie to him.
Shu Yang continued his analysis, "Our chances of winning this battle are very high. If Qingliang Valley wins, Wang Yanzhou's status will be enough for him to ascend to the supreme position. But from the moment we know his true identity, the outcome has become uncertain."
Yao Chen turned around and checked the entrance to the secret room before whispering, "What do you think Wang Yanzhou or Tang Chen would think if they knew they were helping you, but you were coveting the treasures they have?"
Shu Yang also knew that Qingliang Valley had done her and Daliang a favor, so she had kept this news to herself and never told anyone. "Because I knew the seriousness of this matter, I only told my brother about it."
Yao Chen thought for a moment, then asked, "...Are you sure Xia Houqing doesn't know about this?"
Shu Yang nodded and said, "I'm sure. If he knew, now would be the perfect time to take advantage of this opportunity. A shrewd person like him would definitely not miss it."
Yao Chen also said, "In that case, let's not mention this matter again. As for whether we can return to that magnificent golden cage, it also depends on whether Qingliang Valley can capture Tianshu Tower, expel the Nanyue, and allow the people of Beimo to leave. If any of these three parties is not resolved, the Liang Kingdom will still be as precarious as it is today, or even worse."
After hearing Yao Chen's words, Shu Yang couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Yao Chen must have some thoughts about that position. Although it was a bit unfair to Wang Yanzhou and Tang Chen, the kingdom of Liang must be in the hands of the royal family. Otherwise, Liang would no longer be Liang. "I know what you're worried about, brother. Don't worry, from today on, I'll just pretend I never knew anything like this."
Yao Chen patted Shu Yang's shoulder and said, "I'm glad you understand."
After speaking out the secret he had been holding in his heart for so long, Shu Yang felt an indescribable sense of relief. "Well, now that we've finished our official business, let's talk about personal matters. Tell me the truth, when are you planning on marrying Miss Xihe?"
"Well, I don't know. I don't know if she would be willing."
When talking about Xihe, Yaochen couldn't help but smile happily. Seeing Yaochen's expression, Shuyang became more and more determined that these two people would definitely make a good couple. She also saw that Xihe was indeed a good girl. Although she had some flaws, being too perfect would be unreal. With such a good girl, Yaochen was afraid that if she hesitated any longer, Tang Chen would introduce her to the Qilin Guards in the valley. "Have you told her your thoughts?"
"Actually, I wanted to ask her if she was willing a while ago, but..." Before Yao Chen could finish his words, the door of the secret room suddenly opened. Xihe, who was standing outside the door, was stunned for a moment, her cheeks flushed, and she muttered in a low voice: "I, I didn't say I didn't want to..."
After hearing this, Yao Chen thought he was dreaming and was unable to react to what had just happened.
“……!”
Shu Yang was ecstatic. As a younger sister, she didn't need to worry about this. They were just in love. "Ahem, Miss Xihe, are you done packing?"
Xihe nodded, still a little embarrassed as she stood at the door of the secret room and said, "...Well, everything is packed."
The smile on Shu Yang's face became more and more presumptuous. He stretched himself and raised his eyebrows at Yao Chen. He said, "It's late at night and I'm sleepy. I won't disturb you two. You guys can chat slowly. I'm going to sleep first."
When Shu Yang left, he helped Xihe and pulled her into the secret room. He then closed the door to prevent Liuying from disturbing them again.
Xihe had never been in this secret room before, so she naturally didn't know where the obstacles were. Yao Chen hurried forward to help Xihe walk step by step in the secret room. While helping her familiarize herself with the environment, he asked awkwardly, "Um, when did you arrive just now? Did you hear everything?"
Although Xihe's ears were still red, she was obviously much calmer than before: "Well, I didn't hear anything. After I packed up my things, I wanted to look for you guys. Seeing that there was no one in the yard, I thought you must be here. When I came over, I heard you say..."
Yao Chen stopped and interrupted Xihe. He held Xihe's hands and asked formally, "Are you really willing?"
Perhaps because the question came too suddenly, Xihe hesitated for a moment before nodding and softly saying, "...Yeah."
...July is hot and September is the time for giving out clothes. Time flies by quickly, but it is also slow and a bit unbearable. In the blink of an eye, it is August and the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming.
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