In the afternoon of the next day, this was Lin Ze's third visit to the Wei Mansion. Looking at the Wei Mansion, which still looked huge but deserted in front of the door, he felt a sense of desolation for no reason. This might be the last afterglow of the Wei family.
When Lin Ze came to the gate, an old man with gray hair suddenly appeared and said to Lin Ze: "It's Mr. Lin, right? The old servant Wei Fu is the steward of Wei Mansion. My master ordered me to wait here. If I see you coming,
, I will take you to the study room."
Lin Ze replied: "Boy Lin Ze, is your master Shang Jun?"
Wei Fu nodded: "My master is Lord Shang."
Lin Ze saluted and said, "Then please ask Butler Wei to lead the way."
Wei Fu smiled slightly: "No trouble, Mr. Lin, please." After saying that, he walked in front to lead the way.
Lin Ze followed Wei Fu all the way to Wei Yang's study, where Wei Yang was looking at a painting and calligraphy.
Lin Ze's sharp eyes saw five boxes placed next to Wei Yang, filled with silk books. Lin Ze couldn't help but smile.
When Wei Yang saw Lin Ze coming in, he pointed at the box and said, "Here are all the training experiences that Hu Hai wants. They are all recorded by me about his martial arts training. You can take them all away later."
Lin Ze clasped his fists: "Master Shang Jun has a broad mind, and this boy and others will definitely not insult your hard work."
Wei Yang didn't take it seriously and said: "A person dies like a lamp going out. I'm afraid I won't be able to see it in the future. It's up to you."
Lin Ze bowed and saluted: "I would like to thank you on behalf of Mr. Hu Hai."
Wei Yang said nonchalantly: "No need to be polite, it's just a transaction. But the arrival of my little friend has made me no longer have any illusions. That's good, at least the Wei family has been saved."
Lin Ze just listened silently.
Wei Yang didn't say much, and said to Lin Ze: "I will take you to meet some people from the Wei family, let them get to know you, and they should know who to call for help if you encounter difficulties in the future.
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Lin Ze nodded and said: "I will let Mr. Shang Jun arrange it, but I hope that such a day will never happen. It would be a great sorrow for a meritorious family."
Wei Yang led the way and sneered: "There have been too many miserable people since ancient times, and my Wei family can't even be ranked among them."
Lin Ze...
Lin Ze followed Wei Yang through countless pavilions, corridors and arches, and finally came to a quaint building with the word "ancestral hall" written clearly on it.
At this time, there were more than twenty Wei family members gathered in the ancestral hall, some old and some young. They were either direct descendants of Wei Yang or elders of the collateral branches of the Wei family.
When the elders of the collateral clan saw Wei Yang bringing Lin Ze to the ancestral hall, their first reaction was: Could this be the illegitimate son of the Wei family? The family leader suddenly summoned us. Could it be that he wanted him to recognize his ancestor and return to the ancestral hall, and we could be a witness.
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As for Wei Yang's sons and grandsons, they were even more surprised. How could their father (grandfather) bring an outsider to the ancestral hall?
Only Wei Qing looked familiar to Lin Ze and exclaimed in a low voice: "Isn't this Hu Hai's retainer Lin Ze? What is he doing here?"
Wei Yang ignored them and went straight into the ancestral hall, bowed to the ancestral tablets of the Wei family and offered some incense.
Lin Ze waited quietly at the door.
Then Wei Yang spoke under the puzzled looks of everyone in the Wei family: "I have offended Your Majesty, and I am afraid my life will be at risk."
As soon as the words came out of his mouth, they hit the Wei family's mind like a huge thunder, almost paralyzing him.
Everyone in the Wei family said at once: "Grandpa, is this true?"
"The master of the house has always been trusted by His Majesty. Is it wrong?"
Wei Yang said in a deep voice: "Don't ask any questions, just listen to me first."
After everyone shut their mouths, Wei Yang continued: "There are some things that I can't tell you. You know too much, and it will do you no good, only harm, so don't ask any more questions."
"It is absolutely true that I have offended Your Majesty. Soon I will go to Chang'an to plead guilty, and it will probably be difficult for me to come back. Just be prepared."
Everyone in the Wei family looked ashen. The Wei family's biggest supporter had fallen. Can the Wei family continue to exist?
Wei Li, the eldest son of the Wei family, reacted quickly: "Father, I am just guessing that His Majesty will not necessarily kill you, right? Maybe things will turn around..."
Wei Yang interrupted directly: "Li'er, accept the reality. It's not like I haven't thought about you as a father."
Wei Yang pointed at Lin Ze and said: "This little friend Lin Ze is a direct disciple of the national master Xu Fu, the young master of Fang Xiandao, and the envoy of Young Master Hu Hai. After I leave, he will protect you. If the Wei family encounters difficulties,
If you need help, just ask him."
Lin Ze immediately cooperated and clasped his fists and said: "I, Lin Ze, have met everyone from the Wei family. What Master Shang Jun said is true. Young Master Hu Hai promised that he would do his best to protect the safety of the Wei family. If the Wei family needs it, just ask."
Wei Qing couldn't help but said: "Grandpa, my Wei family is so powerful, why do we need others to protect us? Even if we need someone to protect us, why should we look for Hu Hai? Wouldn't it be better to help Mr. Su become more powerful?"
Wei Yang looked at Lin Ze, but Lin Ze stood there with eyes and nose, nose and heart without saying a word, as if it had nothing to do with him.
In fact, he complained silently in his heart: "Your Wei family still wants to take refuge in Fusu? I'm afraid that before you can take refuge in Fusu, it will be crushed by a hundred thousand troops."
Wei Yang sighed slightly in his heart: But as a noble son, why should he stand up for the Wei family who are known as rebels? Hu Hai also happened to come over to quell the rebellion, so he had to compromise.
Who is the Emperor of Qin? In the past, Fan Yuqi defected to the State of Yan. After many years, the Emperor of Qin did not forget this matter. In the end, did he force the State of Yan to chop off his head?
Therefore, the only way to do this is to ask the Emperor of Qin to forgive him. The only people in the world who can withstand the pressure of the Emperor of Qin in a short period of time are Fusu and Hu Hai. After all, Hu Hai is outside the city, but Fusu is far away in Chang'an.
Wei Yang shook his head and said: "Fu Su is thousands of miles away, and Hu Hai is right in front of us. How can we, the Wei family, ignore the promises we have in front of us and gamble on the possible hope?"
Wei Qing's face turned red and he said urgently: "Master Fusu is benevolent and righteous, and he will definitely protect our Wei family. My grandfather knows this."
However, Wei Yang said firmly: "Well, there is no need to argue about this matter anymore. It is settled. Tomorrow, little friend Lin Ze will bring troops to protect the Wei family. It is enough that everyone knows about it."
Then Wei Yang said to Lin Ze: "Everyone in the Wei family knows about this, little friend, you can leave first. I still have some secrets to tell them, so I won't taint my ears. As for the things in the study, little friend
Just take it away."
"By the way, I may not be able to get better after being here for a while. You should go back after you get your things. I will go directly to the military camp outside the city to find you. Wei Fu, give me a ride for you, Lin Ze."
The old housekeeper of the Wei Mansion immediately responded: "Old servant, I obey." Then Wei Fu said to Lin Ze: "Master Lin, please come."
Lin Ze saluted Wei Yang and followed Wei Fu back to the study.
Lin Ze stepped forward and sealed the five boxes containing Wei Yang's cultivation experience while communicating with Xiao Jin in his mind to scan them.
Then he bowed to Wei Fu and left with the box.
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At the Wei family ancestral hall, Wei Li couldn't help but ask: "Father, is this Lin Ze really reliable? I think he is only a young man, he can really protect our Wei family."
Wei Yang said calmly: "You don't have to worry about this. When I return to Chang'an, I will tell Xu Fu directly about it. With my friendship with him, there is no need to worry about it."
"Please remember, you must follow Lin Ze closely these days. I have my own arrangements for everything."