Because today was the Spring Festival, according to tradition, Ying Zhu would hold a banquet in the residence and have a father-son gathering with his sons.
This was also the only gathering every year.
Therefore, no matter how dissatisfied Ying Zhu was with the young masters, he still let them in.
At the banquet, Ying Zhu sat in the upper seat. On his right was Madam Hua Yang, on his left was Ying Xi, and below him was Mi Xian.
The young masters sat on both sides of the hall.
Perhaps sensing that Ying Zhu seemed to have something on his mind, the young masters did not dare to make a sound and buried their heads in their food.
The atmosphere was a little depressing, without the warmth that a father and son should have.
Ying Mo naturally noticed this as well, and said to Ying Zhu in a low voice,""Brother Wang, what's wrong?"
Ying Zhu came back to his senses and shook his head."I'm fine."
Ying Zhu seemed to feel that the atmosphere was not right, so he found a topic to chat with Ying He.
"Come to think of it, Xiu 'er, you've been cultivating with Lord Wu' an for half a year, right?”
Hearing this, Ying He and the others all turned to look at him.
On Ying He's birthday, they had all witnessed Ying He carrying a thousand-pound cauldron with his own eyes, and they were all shocked.
A five-year-old child could actually lift a thousand-pound cauldron!
This was simply monstrous!
They had never heard of Ying Mo following Baiqi to cultivate.
"To be able to cultivate with Lord Wu An, little uncle is really lucky!”
The eyes of Ying Chen and the others were filled with envy.
"Harvest my ass. That old man Bai Qi has been missing all day. I don't know where he went to enjoy himself.”
Hearing this, Ying Cui became angry.
In the beginning, Baiqi was still in the manor every morning and would sometimes give him pointers on the way of the sword.
However, not long after, Bai Qi disappeared, and he was nowhere to be seen for several days.
This made Ying Kong extremely angry.
They had agreed to teach him martial arts, but apart from the basic sword moves, Baiqi had not taught him anything else.
Hearing this, Ying Chi and the others looked at each other.
Ying Mo actually dared to call Bai Qi by his name. He was really bold.
When Madam Hua Yang heard this, her eyebrows suddenly stood up.
"I told you before that old fellow Bai Qi was unreliable, but you refused to listen. Now, you regret it, right?”
"If you really want to learn some real skills, Aunt Wang can get some martial arts experts from the Mi family to guide you. It's more reliable than that old fellow Bai Qi!”
Ying Zhu looked at Madam Hua Yang's indignant expression and could not help but feel helpless. He knew that she was probably still holding a grudge against Baiqi for not taking Ying Chen as her disciple.
"Cough cough, Madam, please keep it. Lord Wu 'an is a hero of Great Qin after all.”Ying Zhu gave Madam Hua Yang a pleading look.
He did not want Madam Hua Yang to criticize Baiqi in front of all her sons.
If these words reached Baiqi's ears, it would not end well.
Madam Hua Yang knew her limits and did not say anything more after complaining for a while.
Ying Jiu shook his head and said," Aunt Wang, I appreciate your kind intentions. However, I still want to continue cultivating in the Wu An Manor for a period of time. If that old man Bai Qi is still so perfunctory, then I will listen to you, Aunt Wang."”
Ying Mo was not stupid. Even though Bai Qi was famous in Great Qin, his achievements in both martial arts and military could be said to be top-notch!
However, if the other party didn't teach him anything, no matter how powerful he was, it would be a waste of Ying Chen's time.
Ying Zhu did not say anything. He naturally knew what Baiqi had been busy with during this period of time.
He was busy forging the two weapons for Ying Mo.
"In the end, Lord Wu An did it all for you.”He looked deeply at Ying Chen.
Ying Zhu had heard that Baiqi did not even have food to eat in order to forge these two weapons for Ying Lin.
Sometimes, he might as well sleep in the smithy. It could be said to be tiring!
"However, I still have to remind Lord Wu 'an that while forging artifacts is a matter of forging artifacts, he mustn't delay Xiu' er's cultivation.”Ying Zhu thought to himself.
After that, Ying Chi chatted with Ying Zhu for a while until the topic was brought up by the young masters present.
"Brother Wang, I heard that you want to send one of your sons to Zhao as a hostage.”
Hearing Ying Chi's words, all the young masters turned to a young man in the corner.
When the young man saw that everyone was looking at him, he could not help but panic.
"Yi Ren, little uncle is talking to you. What are you standing there for?”A young master sneered.
Ying Kong also turned to look at this young man, a trace of curiosity flashing across his eyes.
This young man was Ying Yiren, Ying Zhu's seventh son!
Ying Yiren seemed to have sensed Ying He's gaze, so he didn't dare to sit down anymore. He quickly stood up and bowed to Ying He.
"Nephew Yiren greets little uncle!"
"You're the one who wants to go to the State of Zhao as a hostage?”
"Replying to little uncle, it is nephew."
Ying Yiren lowered his attitude, even to the extent of being humble.
He couldn't be blamed for this. After all, his mother was just an unfavored concubine by Ying Zhu's side and came from a poor family.
This also caused Ying Yiren to be disliked by Ying Zhu since he was young, and his brothers often bullied him.
After a long time, his personality was inevitably a little weak, giving people the feeling that anyone could step on him.
Ying Mo looked at Ying Yiren from head to toe. Ying Yiren was still very young, about fifteen or sixteen years old, and had a pretty face.
However, the weakness in his eyes could not be hidden.
"When are you going to the State of Zhao?" Ying Chi asked.
Ying Yiren didn't dare to hide anything, so he answered honestly.
"Little uncle, nephew will go to the State of Zhao in a month.”
Ying Yiren's expression looked very lonely.
He didn't know if he could return to the State of Qin after going to the State of Zhao as a hostage.
After all, being a hostage in a foreign country was too risky.
If the relationship between Qin and Zhao deteriorated one day, he would be the most dangerous one!
"Yi Ren, who are you putting on this pitiful face for? If you go to Zhao as a hostage, you will have made great contributions to our Qin country.”
"That's right, that's right. You're still pretending to be obedient after getting a bargain. That's what I mean by you, Ying Yiren!”
……
All the young masters criticized Ying Yiren, their words full of humiliation.
Ying Yiren's face turned ashen when he heard this. A life-threatening matter like going to the State of Zhao as a hostage had actually become a good thing in the mouths of the young masters.
If it's really a good thing, why don't you go to Zhao as hostages?
Ying Yiren really wanted to retort, but he didn't have the guts to do so. He could only swallow his anger.
"Enough!" Ying He shouted and interrupted the other young masters from mocking Ying Yiren.
"If any of you really want to replace the Outlanders and go to the State of Zhao as hostages, you can say it now. I believe brother Wang will agree!”said Ying Kong coldly.
Ying Zhu was also extremely disappointed with the young masters 'behavior. His own brother was going to be a hostage in a foreign country. As a brother, not only did he not comfort them, he even mocked them.
What a bunch of useless idiots!
"Your little uncle is right. If any of you are willing to replace the mutant, you can tell me. Don't talk nonsense here!”
Upon hearing this, the young masters who were still chattering immediately shut their mouths.
Ying Yiren threw a grateful look at Ying He. He knew that Ying He was helping him.
At this time, Ying Chi said to Ying Yiren,""Although these people's words are embarrassing, there's one thing they're right about. You going to Zhao as a hostage is indeed a great contribution to our Qin country.”
"Of course, the premise is that you can come back alive from the State of Zhao!”
Ying Mo was very direct with his words, causing Ying Zhu to frown.
"Xiu 'er, the relationship between our Qin and Zhao is currently on friendly terms. Your words…"
"Brother Wang, as the Crown Prince, you should know that there are no eternal partners in this world. There are only benefits!”
"If one day, my Qin country touches the interests of the Zhao country, do you think this so-called cooperation can continue?”
Ying Zhu remained silent. He naturally understood this logic, but he could only look on the bright side.
Because in his opinion, if the Qin country wanted to go east, they had to first stabilize the Zhao country!
"Thank you for your guidance, Little Uncle. The mutant will definitely return to the State of Qin alive!”Ying Yiren's eyes were slightly red. This was the most sincere thing he had heard in the days he had been sent to Zhao as a hostage.
" Perhaps in the entire royal family, only my little uncle has no prejudice against me, even Jun Father…" Ying Yiren thought to himself.
"When you go to Zhao, remember to tell me. I'll send you there."”
Hearing this, Ying Yiren was so touched that he was convinced that Ying Mo really treated him as a nephew.
"Thank you, Little Uncle!"
(I've been a little busy these two days. I'll try my best to make up for what I owe today!)）
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