The entire Tianqin Dynasty is located in the north of the Hongzu Continent, and Canglan City is located in the north of the Tianqin Dynasty, and it is only a few dozen miles away from that endless snowy region. Therefore, this can be regarded as a vast and sparsely populated desolate place.

Because of this, the three cities of Canglan City, Cangzhou City, and Lanzhou City covered a large area in the north of the Tianqin Dynasty, and any one of the three cities was enough to reach several large cities in other areas of the Tianqin Dynasty in terms of geographical area.

The huge Canglan City, if you want to get from this end to that end, it will take a long time to speed up the horse.

The scene outside the car window flashed like a passing eye.

The bustling bazaar, the pedestrians, everything is so peaceful and harmonious. Among these ordinary people, who cares about the open and secret battles of the Canglan family? Everything is just a game of the rich.

Heaven and earth are unkind, and all things are used as dogs. Prosperity, the people suffer, death, the people suffer. This has been the case since ancient times. For these ordinary people, living in peace is a lifelong blessing.

The Ling family's motorcade drove out from the door of their homes.

The Ling family is located on the northernmost side of Canglan City, and the Yang family they went to this time happens to be located on the southernmost side of Canglan City. With such a distance, it would have taken a whole day to walk slowly in a carriage.

"Xiao'er, you sit down. In the car, Ling Tianhao suddenly opened his mouth and beckoned to Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao shifted his position and hurriedly sat down beside Ling Tianhao. Ling Tianhao called to himself, and there must be something important to tell: "What does Dad command?"

"Over the years, my father has taught you a lot of skills. Now you have a challenge in front of you, do you have the courage to take it?"

Ye Xiao didn't know what Ling Tianhao meant, but he was a master who was not afraid of heaven and earth, and he had never been cowardly to challenge. Ling Tianhao asked such a question, and he would take it confidently.

"Before we go to Yang's house, we have to go to a place first...... Canglan Wu family. ”

The Wu family, a subsidiary family of the Ling family.

Although they are both located in Canglan City, the status of the two, one is a dragon in the clouds, and the other is like a loach in the mud. The two are far apart.

However, in recent years, the Wu family seems to have shown signs of dishonesty.

The tribute is not handed over in time, and every time it picks up, it can be less or less. These days are the days when the Wu family pays tribute, and sure enough, the Wu family did not say anything for a few days.

"Daddy wants the child to go and ask for tribute?"

Ye Xiao would also deal with some simple daily affairs for Ling Tianhao at home on weekdays, and he also knew a little about the Wu family's delay in paying tribute. He was smart and clever, and immediately understood what Ling Tianhao meant.

"My father knows that you are naturally kind-hearted, but this time is different, you need to bring the attitude of the Ling family. Do you understand?"

Ye Xiao nodded. Ling Tianhao's meaning was very clear, he must not be merciful this time. If the Wu family is not frightened, who knows if they will be so arrogant that they will float to the sky?

"I'm going too, I'm going too. ”

When Ling Xueyao heard that Ye Xiao was going, she hurriedly offered to ask, how could she let Ye Xiao leave her alone? Every time Ye Xiao went out, she would follow closely.

Ling Tianhao smiled faintly and didn't answer, his default nod said it all.

Ye Xiao had a general understanding of the situation of the Wu family, and at this time, after Ling Tianhao mentioned it, Ye Xiao immediately understood it clearly.

"Very good, ...... Vober"

Everything had been ordered clearly, and Ling Tianhao called out to Ling Fu, who was riding alone outside the car. Hearing the call, Ling Fu hurriedly pulled the horse over and listened attentively.

"This time, you will go to the Wu family with Xiao'er and Xue Yao, so that you can protect the safety of your children. ”

"Yes, sir. If the old man is still here, he will not let the young master and young lady be harmed. ”

"Dad, Grandpa Fu, it's not that exaggerated. It's just to urge, as for being so nervous?" Ling Tianhao and Ling Fu's words made Ye Xiao feel a little overly worried.

"Xiao'er, see the subtlety, and know the autumn with a leaf. You have to remember that nothing can be taken lightly. Ling Tianhao's words were serious, but there were words in his words.

Ye Xiao was puzzled, but still nodded obediently. Ling Xueyao on the side didn't care about the conversation of several people at all. Being able to hang out with Ye Xiao is enough for her, and she doesn't want to worry about other things.

"That being the case, Daddy is waiting for your good news. ”

A cart and a horse broke away from the convoy and headed for another road. When they were young, the wheels of the carriage stopped rolling, and the three of them reached their destination, the Wu family.

The Wu family's house looks only half the size of the Ling family, and the buildings inside look a little old. Although the Wu family is only a subsidiary family, it is also ranked in the middle and upper reaches of the affiliated family. The family is so dilapidated, is it really the decline of the family, or is there something else hidden?

The news of the arrival of the three distinguished guests of the Ling family quickly spread throughout the Wu family, causing everyone to feel honored. From entering the door to passing through the courtyards, there are people who serve them all the way.

"The young master, the young lady and the butler Fu came to the humble house in person, it is really a glorious and honorable place. ”

A short old man with a lewd smile on his face was already waiting at the door. Seeing the three of them, he was secretly happy in his heart: the news is right, it was indeed these three who came. You have to behave well and make a good impression on the Ling family.

The short old man respectfully led the three of them into the main hall of the Wu family, and respectfully served the tea one by one. Don't underestimate this smiling and flattering old man, his real identity is the head of the Wu family - Wu Gang!

As soon as he received the news, he immediately prepared the banquet, busy with many things, and even did it himself. It can be seen that Wu Gang attaches great importance to the Ling family.

This is the gap in the strength of the family.

Wu Gang is a powerful martial artist who has cultivated to reach the sixfold Earth Spirit Realm, and he is also a master who can run rampant in Canglan City. But despite this, when facing the Ling family, in front of the relationship between the Wu family and Ling, he has only one identity.

Even if you are the head of the family, even if you have the sixfold strength of the earth spirit, as the head of the affiliated family, you can only be respectful in front of the main family. What's more, the people who came were still the young master and young lady of the Ling family, and the most trusted steward of the head of the family, and they were the three people in the Ling family whose status was closest to the peak.

"Wu Gang, I am not here to be guests with the young master and the young lady. ”

Ling Fucai would not be complacent at Wu Gang's compliment: "Your Wu family has been dragging its feet in the matter of tribute in the past few years. Isn't our Ling family too friendly to your Wu family, huh?"

Ling Fu deliberately lengthened the last note, and a slight anger appeared on his face.

"The emperor can learn from it, my Wu family has always been loyal to the Ling family, how dare I slack off? It's just that the Wu family has had some special circumstances in the past few years, and I really can't take out the money to pay tribute. Every time I pay tribute, even I have to donate a lot of silver taels. Please young master Mingjian!" Wu Gang cried and cried, telling the Wu family's suffering in the past few years.

"Special circumstances?" Ye Xiao snorted coldly. For this kind of excuse that has long been rotten on the street, he has long heard it in his ears.

"The carriage is tired, and I also invite the three distinguished guests to move to the VIP room. Wu Gang hurriedly changed the topic.

Ling Fu wanted to say something more, but Ling Xueyao, who had been silent, suddenly her eyes lit up when she heard the meal: "It's right to say it earlier, eat and eat." People are iron and rice are steel, and if you don't eat a meal, you will be hungry and panic. I'll talk about it after I've finished eating. ”

Ling Xueyao spoke. Seeing this, Ling Fu didn't ask any more. Wu Gang also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Thanks to Miss Ling's words, she was able to escape for the time being.

Under the leadership of Wu Gang, the three of them walked through several courtyards and came to a remote and slightly dilapidated hut.

"This is the Wu family's most advanced elegant hall, specially entertaining the four distinguished guests of the Ling family. Wu Gang was busy introducing on the side.

When I opened the door, I saw that the room was covered with a red carpet. But no matter how you look at it, this carpet is not the bright red color that you just bought, but a slightly dull brownish red. Apparently the carpet had been used for many years and was a bit worn.

In the center of the room, there were several plainly dressed maids of the Wu family. A few held orchestral silk bamboos, a few wore ordinary dance skirts, and a few held wine jugs and jade cups.

In the center of the women's center, there was also a woman in bright clothes. Although she was dressed in coarse cloth, it was difficult to hide her unique beauty and charm, obviously after some careful dressing. Holding a porcelain carved wine jug in her hand, seeing Wu Gang pushing the door with three people walking in, she hurriedly moved to greet her.

"Haha, let the three of them laugh. These girls were specially invited by Wu Gang to cheer you up. ”

Wu Gang also took the opportunity to pull the woman and introduced: "Daughter, this is Young Master Ye Xiao of the Ling family, Miss Ling Xueyao and Butler Ling Fu, don't come here yet, hurry up and see you." ”

"I've seen Young Master Xiao, Miss Xue Yao, and Steward Fu. The woman bowed, and her voice was very beautiful. When others saw it, it would be difficult to control it, but Ye Xiao and Ling Fu replied coldly, unmoved, and Ling Xueyao complained even more dissatisfiedly: "Coarse fat and thick powder." ”

"The little girl doesn't know the etiquette, and I hope that the three distinguished guests don't want to be surprised, don't be surprised. Wu Gang didn't care at all, just smiled freely.

As soon as the four of them were seated, the sound of music sounded from the room. Several girls began to dance, but from time to time they scratched their heads and gestured, showing their enchantment. Next to the three members of the Ling family, there was a maid serving tea and pouring wine, and Tingting stood quietly. Next to Ye Xiao, Wu Gang's daughter poured wine even more diligently, and threw flattering glances at Ye Xiao from time to time. Ye Xiao himself was careless, as if he hadn't seen it.

Although Ling Xueyao put most of her mind on food, she had been observing the situation on Ye Xiao's side. Seeing the woman like this, the little tiger couldn't hold back any longer: "Hey, don't let you squeeze your eyebrows at Brother Xiao anymore!"

The woman looked at Ling Xueyao, and then at Wu Gang, at a loss. Wu Gang waved his hand impatiently and said, "Since Miss Xue Yao is speaking, why don't you go out quickly?"

Hearing Wu Gang finally speak, the woman fled the door as if she had been saved by a straw. Wu Gang secretly cursed in his heart, his daughter was so uncompromising, just a useless vase.

originally wanted to use this to curry favor with Ye Xiao and win over the Ling family, but who knew that he was disgusted, but it left a bad impression on the Ling family. This move is really stealing chickens and rice, lifting a stone to shoot yourself in the foot.