I really became a king.

Chapter 58

After peace returned to Prince Duan's Mansion, Jiang Yi began to sort out the spoils of this battle. The hibiscus wood table was filled to the brim with spoils that dazzled him.

The battle of Longmen Tournament brought great rewards!

It was something that should have made him happy, but he couldn't be happy.

Looking at Jiang Zhongchi who was sitting next to him, lying on the edge of the fusang wooden table, he said with a headache:
"Second brother, are you going to follow me closely for the rest of my life?"

"It's okay, just go about your business and just pretend I don't exist..." Master Jiang lay on the table, speaking weakly.

I'm so fucked, you just pretend you don't exist?
Ever since the other party woke up from his hysteria, he has been following him like a dog-skin plaster, even demanding a separate quilt when sleeping at night. Finally, under Jiang Yi's murderous gaze, he reluctantly slept on the floor.

No matter how Jiang Yi tried to persuade him, it was useless. He even told him that Uncle Fu was an extremely powerful man and asked him to stay with Uncle Fu, but Master Jiang refused without hesitation.

In his words, even if Uncle Fu is really an extremely powerful man, once something really happens, you are the only one who can calm the situation. Besides, Uncle Fu is your shadow, and staying by your side is like a double insurance.

"Don't worry, the Empress Dowager won't hold it against you." Jiang Yi advised again.

"It's hard to say, wait a little longer."

Jiang Yi patted his forehead. Why didn't he realize that Mr. Jiang Er was such a person before...

I simply ignored him and asked while fiddling with the spoils on the table:
"My eldest brother and his wife went back to their parents' home, but they didn't say when they will be back?"

"How should I know? You approved him to go. If you ask me when he will come back, how would I know?" Master Jiang fiddled with a talisman on the table and replied.

Then he added: "Based on the distance we're walking, we should be almost home by now."

Jiang Yi didn't care about his tone. Thinking of something, he asked again:

"I heard that when I was talking to Uncle Thirteen yesterday, you and Uncle Fu beat a mother-in-law in the mansion to death with a stick?"

"Yes, the people around my mother have always been talkative. After being quiet for a few days, they started stirring up trouble again. We brothers will never allow a servant like her to sow discord..."

"Does your mother want you to do this?"

Master Jiang was still lying there, as if he had no intention of moving from beginning to end. He said weakly:

"How could I do that? She cried and made a scene with me. I told my mother that she should either stay in the mansion and be her grandmother, or go to another mansion in the northern border. My father also needs someone to take care of him."

"Hey, you know what, it really worked. She stopped crying and making a fuss right away. After she heard that I was gone, she dismissed most of the maids around her."

Jiang Yi smiled and said, "It seems like your words are quite effective."

Jiang Zhongshu curled his lips and said, "How could that be possible? I'm afraid you share the same idea as me and also think that the current atmosphere in the palace is quite good..."

"My mother is actually quite careless. She was easily fooled by the servants. It's better for her not to have these old women around her."

Jiang Yi glanced at him and said, "Tell my aunt that if anyone makes her angry in the future, come find me."

Mr. Jiang lay there, weakly raised his right hand and said, "I know. Hey, why did I say such a bad mouth that day?"

"Now, we can't go anywhere. The third and fifth brothers are just so good, they go out drinking and having fun all day long..."

At this point, Mr. Jiang finally became interested, his eyes sparkling:

"You don't know, I haven't been back for a few years, and the courtesans have all changed. That Shui Ling..."

Jiang Yi turned a deaf ear to the news and concentrated on studying the spoils on the table. Heshuo, more than two days' journey northwest of the imperial capital and one day's journey from the western border, is a military town under the jurisdiction of Zhili Prefecture, guarding the main roads in and out of the imperial capital.

Today, Heshuo City is bustling with traffic, much more lively than usual. The number of horse-drawn carriages entering the city is twice as many as usual. After entering the city, these carriages basically go in the same direction.

It seemed that they knew each other, as the people inside opened the curtains from time to time and exchanged a few words of greeting.

"Manager Ding, why did you come in person this time?"

A carriage with extremely luxurious exterior, the curtains were lifted, and a middle-aged man with a mustache greeted.

"Haha, Shopkeeper Sun, aren't you here in person as well?"

A face also appeared in the window of another carriage, but it was older.

The two smiled at each other, with a sense of tacit understanding that everything was understood without words.

"Alas, my uncle is probably in trouble this time." In another carriage, a middle-aged man dressed as a wealthy man sighed.

A noble lady next to him glanced at him and said, "I'm telling you, don't interfere in this." It sounded like a warning.

Upon hearing this, the man in official attire's chubby face darkened and said unhappily, "I have my own plans for this matter."

"Hmph, what are your plans? Are you going to spend all your family wealth to help your uncle? How are you going to support your sons in the future?" The lady was not afraid of him and said sarcastically.

The fat man paused when he heard this, and was about to speak, but finally he sighed and said, "Yes, no matter how he helps, even if he spends all his wealth, it will not have any effect."

Turning his head to look at the two boys lying on the window, Tong Lang said nothing more.

Heshuo is a major military town that does not cover a large area. It only takes less than half an hour to drive from one end to the other.

All the carriages entering the city finally stopped in front of a mansion. There was a pair of stone beasts in front of the door. It was very lively at this time. A middle-aged couple stood at the door and bowed to welcome the guests with smiles on their faces.

"Manager Ding, why did you come in person this time? Please come in."

"Shopkeeper Sun is here too, thank you for your support."

Yun Gang stood at the door, greeting the guests who arrived one after another. When he saw two people getting off the car one after another, the smile on his honest face became a little unnatural.

"Yungang, why are you the ones welcoming guests here this year?" Shopkeeper Ding got out of the car and walked over, followed by his entourage holding gifts.

"Haha, it wasn't your turn in previous years..." Shopkeeper Sun also came over and continued as he walked:

"You guys are so good-tempered. You're still in the mood to put on a forced smile..."

The smile on Yungang's face became even more stiff, even uglier than crying. His wife, who was also forcing a smile, seemed to be touched by his words. Her smile disappeared, and she lowered her head and sobbed and wiped her tears.

"Why are you crying? What's the point of crying at this time?" Yun Gang pulled his wife and tried to suppress his sadness.

Yes, in previous years it was not their turn to welcome guests here. As a famous wealthy business family in Heshuo City, the Yun family welcomed guests as an opportunity to build connections, so how could it be their turn?

But this year, his brothers all made excuses, and seeing his father, the birthday boy, looking increasingly gloomy, he had no choice but to step up and hold up the show.

"Is your father in the mansion?" asked the shopkeeper Ding, who was in the lead. After receiving a positive answer, he nodded and said, "It's good that he is not hiding."

After saying that, he waved his hand and walked into the gate. The shopkeeper Sun behind him shook his head slightly, patted Yun Gang on the shoulder, and followed him in.

(End of this chapter)