Yuan Xi turned around and saw a tall man with a valiant aura approaching him.
"Haha, so it's big brother." Yuan Xi's face revealed a timely look of surprise." We brothers haven't seen each other for many years. No matter what, we have to have a good drink today."”
When Yuan Xi first met Yuan Tan, he knew that this big brother was not on the same level as his third brother.
Just by looking at Yuan Tan's valiant temperament, Yuan Xi knew that this big brother was definitely from the military. Moreover, he had definitely killed before and had seen blood.
Compared to Yuan Tan, the third brother, Yuan Shang, was really too weak.
Logically speaking, Yuan Tan's ability was outstanding, and as the eldest son of Yuan Shao, there should not be any problems with his inheritance.
However, the problem was that Yuan Tan was the same as Yuan Xi. They did not have the support of their mother or the power of their uncle's family.
On the other hand, on Yuan Shang's side, there was Lady Liu who blew the breeze every day, and the people from his uncle's family also held high positions under Yuan Shao's tent, so Yuan Tan was naturally at a disadvantage.
Moreover, Yuan Tan had a fatal problem. Although he was Yuan Shao's eldest son, he was adopted in his early years.
Yuan Shao's eldest brother, Yuan Ji, was killed by Dong Zhuo in Luoyang, and his family was wiped out.
Yuan Shao couldn't bear to see his elder brother Yuan Ji's incense line cut off, so he adopted Yuan Tan to Yuan Ji to continue Yuan Ji's incense line.
Therefore, strictly speaking, Yuan Tan was now Yuan Ji's son, not Yuan Shao's son. If he wanted to inherit, he would inherit Yuan Ji's family business.
Because of this, Liu-shi's stepmother, including Yuan Shao, had the idea of letting Yuan Shang be the heir.
After the two brothers clinked their glasses, they both drank it in one gulp.
"Second brother, I saw you and third brother talking and laughing just now.”Yuan Tan pretended to ask casually after putting down his wine glass.
Yuan Xi revealed an unhappy expression when he heard this and said,""Big brother, you and I are brothers from the same mother. Do we still have to be so careful when we speak?”
Seeing Yuan Xi speak so directly, a trace of surprise flashed across Yuan Tan's face before he smiled awkwardly.
Yuan Tan had never expected that his cowardly brother would be so straightforward when he was merely testing the waters. This was far beyond his expectations.
"Second brother, what are you saying…"
Before Yuan Tan could finish, Yuan Xi waved his hand and interrupted him,"That ignorant brat mocked me for being sent to the cold and bitter land of Youzhou.”
"This little brother is newly married, but I had no choice but to be ordered by my parents to live in two different places. A clay man still has some anger, and this brat happened to bump into the muzzle of a gun, so I took the opportunity to teach him a lesson.
The wine on his face was personally splashed by his younger brother. Big brother didn't have to think too much about it.”
After Yuan Tan heard Yuan Xi's explanation, a hint of surprise flashed across his face. If that was really the case, then Yuan Xi's performance was really unexpected.
"Third brother's words were indeed inappropriate. Second brother, you taught him the right lesson.”Yuan Tan nodded in agreement.
"Big brother, that vicious woman surnamed Liu is aggressive. First, she sent you to Qingzhou, and now she sent me to Youzhou.
If we are not by Old Weng's side, that vicious woman Liu-shi will certainly slander us every day, and our brothers will be in danger.
You are the eldest son of Old Weng. Since ancient times, the order of seniority has been established. After Old Weng dies, we brothers won't have a good ending.”Yuan Xi lowered his voice and whispered into Yuan Tan's ear.
Yuan Tan's expression could not help turning ugly when he heard this. As Yuan Shao's eldest son, he was the main target of Liu shi's suppression. Yuan Xi's previous days were already very difficult, let alone Yuan Tan, this thorn in her side.
Yuan Shao was now the ruler of the four northern prefectures and was the most powerful duke in the world. He had the power to dominate the world. As the eldest son of Yuan Shao, all of this should have been inherited by Yuan Tan.
But now, it was all ruined by Liu-shi and Yuan Shang. Yuan Shao was indecisive on the issue of the heir.
However, Yuan Shao's decision to keep Yuan Shang in Jizhou was already a very strong political signal. Although no decision had been made yet, it also showed Yuan Shao's inner inclination to a certain extent.
Yuan Shao's actions couldn't help but cause a strong sense of danger to rise in Yuan Tan's heart. He couldn't help but blurt out,""Then what do you think, Second Brother?"
After asking, Yuan Tan felt a little regretful. He felt that his shrewdness was still too shallow. He actually asked so directly.
Yuan Xi observed Yuan Tan's expression and guessed most of Yuan Tan's thoughts. He could not help but say,
"Big Brother, we are from the same mother. Mother has passed away long ago. We will rise and fall together. You don't have to be so wary of me.
No matter what, the position of heir is not mine, right?”
Yuan Tan smiled awkwardly, not knowing what to say.
"Big brother inherited the family business, so I can have a good life. If I really let that little brat and that vicious woman take charge, I won't have a good ending either.
Therefore, this little brother will only stand firmly with big brother. What do you think?”Yuan Xi's gaze was sincere as he looked at Yuan Tan beside him and spoke from the bottom of his heart.
Yuan Tan thought to himself,'That's right. This is my biological younger brother. He's from the same mother. Blood is thicker than water. Moreover, his interests are aligned with mine. There's no need to be wary.'
A younger brother who had no inheritance rights and had the same interests as him was the best ally!
After thinking it through, Yuan Tan grabbed Yuan Xi's arm and gave him a bear hug." Good brother! How can Big Brother not believe you?"
Yuan Xi naturally hugged Yuan Tan. However, no one noticed that Yuan Xi's lips curled into a strange smile, which disappeared in a flash.
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