802 A good father and son
Jiang Huangyuan arrived at the bedroom and quietly packed some simple belongings. The most important items, such as pills, gold, and silver, had already been placed in his Qiankun bag. The Qiankun bag was not large, only about three feet in size, so it couldn't hold too much. Putting clothes in it would be too wasteful.
Jiang Huangyuan's expression seemed to suggest he had some thoughts, and he seemed to be waiting as well!
Sure enough, as dusk approached, three men appeared, their waists adorned with thin knives. They looked like they had eaten and drunk a lot of meat and wine, their mouths full of fat, their arms thick, and their blood surging!
The members of the collateral branch of the Jiang family received the news and naturally someone came to deliver it. After hesitating for a moment, the three of them hurried over, carrying a gift in their hands: a bottle of ten Qi and Blood Pills!
Not expensive, but not cheap either!
There wasn't a single servant outside the wooden door; the place was already in a state of decline, but it shouldn't have come to this.
Jiang Luzi, who was in charge, straightened his clothes, feeling a little uneasy. "Elder Jiang was very ambitious when he was young, and he was eager to curry favor with the direct line!"
He has never offered us, the collateral branches, any help whatsoever. When we ask him for a favor, he refuses to do so. In his old age, we, the collateral branches, will naturally not try to curry favor with him, and even if we did, it would probably be useless.
Now that they've been sent down to the towns below, although it's not as carefree as living in the city, they still need some manpower.
Fortunately, I have some connections with the housekeeper's relatives, so my usual filial piety wasn't in vain!
With a hint of determination in his expression, he secretly thought to himself, 'If I can go to the town below, it will be better than fighting for food here. I might even be able to inherit his mantle. Elder Huang Yuan has no descendants!'
If I could be chosen as their adopted son, Elder Huang Yuan's accumulated wealth and secret techniques over the years would surely allow me to advance even further!
With a wave of his hand, two of his trusted henchmen silently took up positions on either side of the doorway, holding thin knives and looking around fiercely.
The news will surely spread quickly. Many of the lower-ranking members of the Huang family and the poor relatives of the emperor will probably be reluctant to give up this opportunity. Even the dying King Wu has always been a feast for these ants.
Jiang Luzi looked respectful, but his fierce face seemed a little strange.
"Elder Huang Yuan, your nephew Jiang Luzi has come to pay his respects. Hearing of your return, I brought you a Qi and Blood Pill. Please forgive my imperfections."
Jiang Huangyuan couldn't help but sigh slightly. The ginger furnace outside was only at the third level and was quite old, far inferior to his former self, let alone the Martial King himself.
A hint of regret flickered in his eyes as he thought to himself, 'Was I too arrogant before, to the point that I didn't even have a single apprentice, and I never cared about my family?'
She sighed softly, thinking to herself, 'Whoever it is, once they come, it's their fate. I suppose they won't blame me for being ruthless!'
With a calm expression and nonchalant tone, she said softly, "Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Please come in!"
Jiang Luzi entered with a respectful expression and bowed, offering the Qi and Blood Pill with both hands!
In the past, Jiang Huangyuan would have disdained to even look at such low-grade pills.
Today, it's not shameful at all!
Jiang Luzi quickly bowed and said, "Elder, I heard that you are going to Changbai Town. I know Changbai Town very well. The climate there is dry, the food is so-so, but there are plenty of herbs and wild animals."
If the Elder has any needs, I am willing to serve you at your service!
Jiang Luzi used all his strength and finally remembered these words, realizing that listening to audiobooks had some effect after all!
Jiang Huangyuan smiled slightly and nodded softly, "Not bad, you've put your heart into it!"
He then pretended to nod slightly in thought and said softly, "I probably won't be coming back from Changbai Town. As a member of a branch family, I have no regrets about being able to serve my master."
But of the three unfilial acts, the greatest is having no offspring. My purpose in going to Changbai Town is twofold: first, I hope to spend my remaining years in peace; second…
Before the words were even finished, Jiang Luzi had a sudden inspiration. He felt his mind race and quickly knelt down on the ground with a thud.
He prostrated himself and said respectfully, "If Elder doesn't mind that I, Xiao Lu Zi, am too poor in talent, I am willing to be your godson."
No, from this day forward, I am your own son!
Father, my dear father, please accept my bow!
Jiang Huangyuan nodded with satisfaction, his face beaming with joy, as if he had finally had a son, finally had an heir.
He gently got up, and with both hands he firmly supported Jiang Luzi as he stood up. Looking at his face full of pockmarks and flesh, and his blood and energy, he was even more satisfied with him, even though his aptitude was not good!
"Good, good!" Jiang Huangyuan was more and more satisfied as he looked at it, and said softly, "Heaven has been kind to me. I, Jiang Huangyuan, finally have an heir."
My dear son, I know you are filial. Although I don't have many years left to live, I will make sure you gain something from my remaining years, and I won't let you call me "Dad" for nothing!
After saying that, he took out ten taels of gold from his Qiankun bag and casually placed it in Jiang Luzi's hand.
He instructed, "Take this, and besides tidying up some clothes and cultivation materials, take some people to Changbai Town first thing tomorrow morning, and I will follow shortly after."
And this courtyard, when I pass away, this courtyard will belong to you.
Don't worry, as long as you treat me sincerely and listen to me, all these houses and property will be yours after I pass away!
Jiang Huangyuan's only wish before his death seemed to be to have offspring. Although Jiang Luzi found it unbelievable, he had heard it from storytellers many times before.
What a young scholar! He casually gave an old man a bowl of porridge, and the next day he inherited a million taels of silver.
There are also those young scholars who unintentionally help a young lady and immediately become the emperor's son-in-law, owning thousands of acres of fertile land and a thousand maids, achieving fame overnight and becoming renowned for eternity.
At this moment, Jiang Luzi suddenly felt that he was such a lucky person, but his luck was entirely due to his own strength. If he hadn't befriended the steward, if he hadn't been bold, ruthless, and had backbone, he wouldn't have been able to achieve this.
He had just become someone's stepson, but a bunch of scholars were unwilling to do so.
He immediately bowed and said, "Yes, Father. From today onwards, I am your good son, and I will be dutiful to you. I will do whatever you ask me to do!"
He touched his own face, which he felt a little embarrassed about, and softly suggested, "Father, Changbai Town is rich in resources and has many wild animals. The people there are also quite fierce. I would like to take a few more people there to help you collect taxes."
Jiang Huangyuan pretended to think for a moment, then said softly, "Alright, you handle this matter as you see fit!"
Then, feigning sudden realization, he said softly, "This matter is not urgent. Since you have recognized me as your godfather, we still need to report this to the clan."
It's getting late. Tomorrow, let's go to the clan together to report our arrival, and then we'll host a feast for your relatives and friends to witness our visit. If anyone is willing to come with us to Changbai Town, they may join us!
"Thank you, Father! Thank you, Father! I'll take care of it right away!" Jiang Luzi was overjoyed. Once the clan confirmed it, it would be more effective than the two men's verbal promises. When Jiang Huangyuan died, these properties would rightfully belong to him.
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