Chapter 106
The next few days of discussions were still full of wrangling. In the past few years, Yun Xiang has expanded his circle to five circles, all hoping to get Tusi Mansion to resume the opium business so that they can have a share of the profits. They have different intentions, but the same goal. They all hope that Yun Kai will not be confused and prefer beauty to the throne, so that they can legitimately bring him down. If Yin Tai wants to fight them to the death and give up the second young master to let the eldest young master's only son succeed to the throne, then it will be even easier. What is there to be afraid of a baby? With the example of Master Tinglai to compare, you should act like a master as a master. How can you interfere in your nephew's affairs? Yin Tai was heartbroken by these ambitious people. She threw herself on the bed and cried for Tusi when she returned to the backyard. Yun Kai walked in and sent away Tong Lin and the maid who were comforting Yin Tai by the bed. Sitting on the edge of the bed, he whispered to Yin Tai, "Madam, take care of yourself. It's not worth it to worry about those villains."
Yin Tai lifted his tear-stained face from the pillow and said bitterly, "These people think your father is gone and want to turn the world upside down. They're dreaming of their own grand plans. Even if I die, I'll make you sit in that seat."
Yun Kai sighed softly and said, "I received news that they want to help my second uncle take the throne. Only half of the Mengquan tribe ignored him, while the other half have already formed an alliance with him."
Yin Tai was taken aback: "Second Brother? How could it be..." She suddenly realized something halfway through the question and smiled sadly: "What benefit did the Second Brother give them?"
Yun Kai was silent for a moment before saying, "Second Uncle promised them that if he became the chieftain, he would pick up the previous opium business and spread it to various Mengquan areas so that everyone could trade in opium."
"You're chasing after trivial matters." Yin Tai sneered, "Your second uncle has really invested a lot! With all that money in hand, who knows how high his arrogance will rise! How can he still hold on to his position?"
"We can afford this huge investment, but my father-in-law won't agree. He has always been disgusted with opium and can't stand by and watch so many people do it." Yun Kai said solemnly to Yin Tai, "Madam, we don't need this seat. If Second Uncle wants to sit, let him sit. After all, his last name is Han. I will choose a better Mengquan to be the Grand Master. If you want to live in Yunxiang, then live in Yunxiang. If you don't want to stay, I will take you and Yueming to Siam. Life there is much better than in Yunxiang. You can see your eldest sister often, and it will be convenient for you to go to your uncle's house."
"What did you say?" Yin Tai looked at Yun Kai in disbelief. "How could you say such outrageous words? Have you forgotten your father's last words? What did you promise him?"
Having lived in Yunxiang for over twenty years, with so many women coming and going in this mansion, wouldn't she resent him? Of course she hated and resented him. But deep down, she had a belief that her son would become Yunxiang's chieftain, the king of Yunxiang.
But now this belief is about to collapse. For so many years, she has been patient, meticulously planned, and taken every step carefully, but she has only made things easier for others.
She has already lost her husband and a son. Is she going to lose the glory of half her life?
Yun Kai held her hand, which was tightly gripping the quilt, and advised, "Madam, this situation is a dead end. If I insist on marrying Yueming, they will hold on to Yueming's identity. Using the ancestral family rules to pressure me is just an excuse. Even if I don't marry Yueming, they won't let me go. There are so many people who oppose it, they won't let our family live a good life."
Not marrying Yueming? Yes! Wouldn't it be fine if Yueming didn't become the legal wife?
Yin Tai made up his mind and held Yun Kai's hand, saying anxiously, "We are not at the end of our rope yet. Go and talk to Yue Ming about making her your concubine. Don't worry, this is just a matter of status. I have always treated her as my own daughter. She made sacrifices for you, and I will only love her more in the future."
Yun Kai looked at Yin Tai in disbelief. "Madam, are you so angry that you've lost your mind? Yue Ming and I are officially engaged. Do you think that will just stop them? They'll be even happier. Do you think they're not afraid of my father-in-law? They're so afraid of him that they came up with such a sinister excuse. If I turn against the Lan family, I'll lose the support of the military. What good will the Mian Ning Garrison do to me?"
"I will ask your uncle to marry Se Manli to you. With Qingdong's support, they won't dare to act rashly. Is it difficult for you to talk to Yueming? It doesn't matter, I will go and talk to her. I will kneel down and beg her. She is a good child and she will understand our difficulties." Yin Tai was about to get out of bed after saying this.
Yunkai stopped her and cried out in grief, "Madam, Yueming won't agree! I don't agree either." He said dejectedly, "What's wrong with you? You've always taught me to go out, but you sealed yourself in Yunxiang. Come with me to Siam. I won't let you and Yueming suffer!"
"Shut up." Yin Tai said sternly, "You are the young master of Yun Xiangfu, the legitimate son! How can you only think about fulfilling yourself, but completely ignore your family and the people. Aren't you going to avenge your father and your elder brother? If you leave, who will investigate the murderers who murdered them, who will kill their enemies and avenge them? Will you rely on me and your good luck that is only as high as a stool? I tell you, as the young master of Tusifu, you should endure. In order to sit on that seat smoothly, you have to endure; the ministers force you, the enemies The strong is weaker than you, so you have to endure it; for the sake of your father's last wish, for the integrity of Yunxiang, and to provide for your people from being affected by the war, you have to endure it even more. I care about the glory of the chieftain's wife, but I care about Yunxiang more. This is your father's life's work. Don't think that with Yueming's father helping you, you can make those who have double hearts obey you. Tao Tou Ren is also Yueming's grandfather. Today, the question is asked to his face. Why is he still pretending to be deaf and dumb? He is also unwilling to use the entire Lisheng Meng to endorse Yueming. These people have torn off their hypocritical submission, and the next step is to tear their faces apart. Lan Yingde can ask the Han army to help you, but you know what the consequences are. Yunxiang will be torn apart and even turned into scorched earth. How can you let the people of Yunxiang Jiumeng and Shibaquan live?" After issuing the fire seal, Tai's strength seemed to be drained away. He said sadly: "I know that this is unfair to you and Yueming, but if there is any other way to go, I will not resort to this desperate measure. Think about your death "My father and elder brother have passed away. They just closed their eyes and this family has been broken up. How can they rest in peace? My son, even if you don't care about me, you must also care about Liangyun! He is your elder brother's only blood. If your father and elder brother hadn't suffered such a misfortune, he would have taken over the position of chieftain when he grew up. Your elder brother has never done you any wrong since you were a child. He helped others when they bullied you and protected you when the master wanted to punish you. He has fulfilled his responsibilities as an elder brother. Can't you sacrifice a little for him?"
Yun Kai shook his head in confusion and said, "That's not what I meant. I will never forget the hatred for my father and elder brother, and I will not ignore Liang Yun either. The properties I have acquired will definitely be divided among Liang Yun. Yue Ming and I will treat him like our own son."
As soon as he finished speaking, the eldest young lady rushed in with the child in her arms and knelt down in front of Yun Kai.
"Second brother, I beg you, please help your eldest brother keep Yunxiang." After saying that, he put the child on the ground and pressed his head, saying: "Liangyun, please beg your second uncle, please don't leave, please help you keep Yunxiang for the sake of your dead father."
When a family elder passed away, the grandson of the boy had to go to the temple to become a monk for seven days to pray for the deceased elder's rebirth. The eldest young lady had just brought her son back from the temple to pay his respects to Yin Tai. As soon as she reached the door, she heard Yun Kai say that he was leaving and no longer serving as a chieftain. She was so frightened that she rushed in and knelt down without caring about anything else.
Liangyun had been in the temple for seven days, with no relatives besides his nanny and servants. He was already very anxious. When he finally returned home and encountered this scene, he was so scared that he burst into tears.
Yun Kai felt very distressed when he saw Liang Yun, who had shaved his eyebrows and hair, lying on the ground in a monk's robe, crying and trembling. He quickly went forward to pick him up, patted his back and comforted him. After Liang Yun's crying gradually subsided, he said to the eldest young lady: "Sister-in-law, according to the rules, Liang Yun can also choose a Mengquan to be his grandfather. If you don't want to go to Siam with me, I will give my Mengquan to Liang Yun. You won't suffer."
The eldest young lady said sadly, "Second brother, if you go to Siam, who will take care of us mother and son? If you don't care about us, we will die in Yunxiang. Please, for the sake of your eldest brother, save this family! Think about how your eldest brother treats you and Yueming? If I say a few words about Yueming, he will scold me. I don't ask Liangyun to become a chieftain in the future, but I hope that when you take the throne, you can take care of him and let him grow up safely. He is your eldest brother's only son!"
Yun Kai was speechless: "I've already said that you can take Liang Yun with you. I will also treat Liang Yun as my own son and I won't let him suffer."
The eldest young lady knelt on the ground, looking up at him with her tearful face: "Liang Yun is not going anywhere. He wants to avenge his father and guard Yun Xiang, whom his father has protected all his life. He is Li Yang's son and the young master of the Tusi Mansion. He will fulfill his responsibilities in Yun Xiang, and you, second brother, should do the same."
Yunkai couldn't explain to the women at home how going to Siam was like asking for their lives. They could live their lives anywhere, so why bother getting involved with this bunch of people?
There was a thud behind him. Yun Kai turned around and was startled to see Yin Tai kneeling behind him. He quickly handed Liang Yun back to the eldest young lady and went to help Yin Tai. "Madam, what are you doing?"
No matter how he supported Yin Tai, she refused to get up: "I'm begging you. Your eldest brother died in Mengkan Mansion, and your father waited for you to come back and entrusted Yun Xiang to you. You can't just give Yun Xiang to others so casually. I know you look down on Yun Xiang's small piece of land, but you can't ignore this big family in the mansion. It's so refreshing to just walk away, but have you ever thought about the other people in the mansion? What about the third and eighth wives? What about your third sister and your third brother? What about the two wives who chant scriptures in the temple? It's hard to leave their hometown. They have entrusted half their lives to Yun Xiang, so how can they go with you? Who will consider their second half of life? You promised your father that as long as you are here, Yun Xiang will be here. You can't just leave like this."
Yun Kai murmured, "What about Yue Ming? Have you ever thought about Yue Ming?"
Yin Tai hardened his heart and said coldly, "If you are worthy of Yueming, you will be unworthy of the spirits of your father and your elder brother in heaven, and unworthy of Yun Xiang's ancestors. You make your choice."
Seeing Yin Tai's resolute attitude, Yun Kai stumbled back a few steps, his face full of pain: "Madam! Mother! How can you force me like those people outside?"
Yin Tai closed his eyes and choked up, "I'm not forcing you. This is your responsibility as the young master of Yunxiang Tusi Mansion. If you want to go, go ahead and live a happy life with Yueming. I can just let your father and elder brother go and die with all the orphans and widows in the mansion. It's better to die than to let your second uncle take the throne and torture us with a blunt knife."
Yunkai felt cold all over. He recalled his first winter in London. The rain and fog penetrated his clothes like ice needles and pierced into his bone marrow, and the coldness seeped into his bones, just like now.
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