ebookland Chapter 308 Revealed
Chapter 308 Revealed
Mu Yunyun almost laughed.
Whose?
"Of course it's mine, whose else could it be?"
"what!"
Ying Ming stared in disbelief, his eyes wide with astonishment.
How can it be?
Wasn't it said that the Great Patriarch was merely the sub-mother of the cubs?
Under the laws of heaven and earth, it's simply impossible for the clan leader and Lord Qiyue to...
In a flash, Ying Ming thought of an impossible possibility.
"The Great Clan Chief is Lord Qiyue's partner!" Ying Ming blurted out, feeling as if the sky was about to collapse the moment he said it.
Mu Yunyun was completely baffled.
"Of course." Is that even a question?
"But......"
"What but?"
"But the clan leader and Lord Qiyue did not perform the grand ceremony."
Correct.
The two did not present any elaborate gifts!
Ying Ming was not giving up and wanted to make one last struggle.
Lady Qiyue gave birth to her first cub two years ago. Two years ago, the Mu clan was still a small, first-tier clan living a life of hardship in the rainforest.
The two have absolutely no connection whatsoever.
There will absolutely be no involvement.
Mu Yunyun gave a wry smile when this was mentioned.
She suddenly remembered the question he had asked her.
'You've already formed a bond before even performing the proper rites, so why do you expect me to have anything to do with you? Do you think I'm so degrading as to willingly stoop to that level?'
Even bystanders think this way, let alone him...
Mu Yunyun took a deep breath, feeling a dull ache in her chest.
"It was my fault. I insisted on forcing him back then, and afterwards, he didn't want to have anything to do with me, so we kept it a secret. If it weren't for the cubs..."
Deliberately forcing...
These four words struck Ying Ming's heart like a heavy hammer.
At the birthday banquet, Lord Qiyue stepped in to resolve the awkward situation.
Two years ago, the snow weasel clan migrated to Jiangshui.
There's also the clan leader's private property for the cubs, which represents three years' worth of offerings from the six clans of Yuanzhou.
I thought it was just to give the cubs some dignity, but it turned out to be a feeling of guilt and a need to make amends.
Furthermore, after the lord revealed his feelings, the clan chief remained in Lord Qiyue's courtyard. He hadn't thought much of it before, only assuming that Lord Qiyue was unwell, and that the clan chief happened to be skilled in alchemy...
I never expected it to be like this...
It turns out to be like this!
No wonder…
No wonder!
No wonder he always heard complaints from the tiger clan whenever he came here.
He originally thought the Tiger Clan was unreasonable. Lord Qiyue was in poor health, and it wasn't easy for her to take care of the cubs alone. The two of them couldn't really do anything, so why bother with such a small matter?
I never expected it to be like this!
Ying Ming felt a sharp pang of bitterness in his heart.
That means that Lord Qiyue's status in the clan leader's heart is higher than that of his own master, and by more than a little.
Then, sir...
"What's wrong? You look so bad?"
Mu Yunyun noticed that his face had turned pale.
"No...it's nothing..." For two whole months, the clan leader stayed in Lord Qiyue's courtyard, and even gave birth to a cub...
"How could nothing be wrong?" Mu Yunyun said, still worried. "Should we have the witch doctor take a look?"
"No need, no need." Ying Ming waved his hands repeatedly: "If the clan leader has nothing else, I'll head back now."
He wanted to tell the adults the news.
If that's the case, adults should also make choices.
......
The incense ash had burned out, and the remaining ashes fell onto the table.
Ying Hua stared blankly at the incense, unable to come back to her senses for a long time.
"My lord, you should reconsider. The clan leader is showing too much favoritism..."
This is the most taboo thing when forming a clan alliance.
Excessive favoritism will prevent the existence of fairness.
You, sir, are of high status and wealth; you can have any kind of concubine you desire. Why cling to one tree?
After this, life will definitely be tough.
Rather than wasting your life fighting for the last bit of something, it's better to make a clean break when necessary.
“She’s not that kind of person,” Ying Hua instinctively defended her.
"My lord!" Ying Ming was frantic. "What has the clan leader's attitude been towards you these past two months? You know perfectly well, why deceive yourself?"
two months.
The baby cubs have already given birth to a whole litter.
If you really care.
Why drag this out?
"Alright, why are we saying all this?"
He's about to speak!
"The clan leader has gone too far." Ying Ming felt sorry for his master: "My master has been working hard on farming for the past two months, and what has she been doing? She and Master Qiyue have been having a great time in the courtyard, and they even have a cub."
Ying Hua looked up at him.
The boy immediately shut up.
"How are the preparations for the banquet going?" He deliberately changed the subject, not wanting to hear about it.
"Almost done..." There's nothing else to prepare.
Ying Hua nodded: "Please keep an eye on things and urge them on. All the clans, big and small, will be coming over for this farming event. Now go down."
"grown ups......"
Ying Ming opened his mouth, but seeing that his master didn't want to talk about it, he could only swallow his words.
Wait for someone to leave.
Ying Hua then dusted off the remaining ashes.
To say that I don't care would be a lie.
Males are naturally possessive of females.
How could I not feel hurt to hear that?
She cared about him far more than he did...
Far away...
Ying Hua took a deep breath.
I've already made up my mind.
......
Many people attended the banquet hosted by Emperor Jiang.
Even though the major clans weren't invited, they still shamelessly came over.
Nothing else.
As soon as they heard there was a harvest, everyone rushed over.
They have land.
They don't lack people either.
Now that they had a harvest, they wanted a share of the profits.
He was initially hesitant because he feared that raising slaves would be a waste of time and effort.
It's different now.
They must get 10% of any good thing!
Mu Yunyun didn't expect so many people to come.
She came over and was taken aback by the enthusiasm of these clans.
The female pulled her aside and said it was a cub.
"This Dragon Soul Clan Chief should take it; it's best for the cubs."
"Go away, what is this? Great clan leader, look at this. This is a tribute from the North Sea Lingniang. It's the best for making clothes for cubs."
"The North Sea doesn't need what you have, Great Clan Chief, listen to me..."
The males went too far.
Clan banquets have rules and regulations. Mu Yunyun has already formed a sworn brotherhood, so she brought her partner with her this time.
But she discovered that those who came to pour wine, bring mountain fruits, and hand out snacks were not slaves, but rather young and handsome clan boys.
Mu Yunyun: "..."
It was just one harvest; farming depends on the weather, and you can't always have enough to eat and wear.
"Lord Yinghua has told us all this." The small clans also spoke up: "The lord said that we should be self-sufficient for now. When the harvest is good in the future, Yuanzhou will control the food supply. Then Yuanzhou will have a place in the Nine Provinces."
"Yes, yes, that's what the adults told us too."
The members of the large clans also chimed in.
“We didn’t take these words seriously before. It was Lord Yinghua who personally analyzed the pros and cons with us and said that with food, clans from inside and outside the Nine Provinces would come to Yuanzhou to trade. This is a good thing for us. Just look at the Night Bird Clan.”
With examples, everyone will naturally understand the significance of this.
The Night Bird Clan's feast attracted many clans from across the Nine Provinces.
When they came to eat at the banquet, the local clans of Yuanzhou would also have to host a feast to show their hospitality. Over time, they started to get along.
After listening to their conversation, Mu Yunyun was stunned.
"Did Lord Yinghua personally tell you this?"
Everyone nodded.
"Doesn't the clan leader know? In the past two months, Lord Yinghua has personally visited various clans for this very reason. At first, we were a little hesitant, but now that we have reaped the rewards, things are naturally different."
Everyone has different opinions.
Mu Yunyun felt a sense of wonder.
I never imagined he'd been so busy with these things lately...
"Lord Yinghua."
"Lord Yinghua."
"Lord Yinghua."
Sudden.
At the banquet, everyone stood up.
Mu Yunyun met his clear eyes through the crowd.
She saw him carrying a jug of wine, and then naturally placed the wine on her table.
"I'm sorry to have kept you all waiting." His voice was gentle and his every move was polite and measured. "Everyone has worked hard. This is to celebrate the initial success of agriculture in Yuanzhou. Please don't be shy."
The wine has a sweet and refreshing aroma.
Mu Yunyun lowered her eyes.
This is peach blossom wine made by the monkey tribe.
She had only mentioned it in a letter; she never expected him to bring it over specifically.
Yinghua sat down and poured her a glass of wine.
"I heard that Lady Qiyue has given birth to a cub. I'd like to take this opportunity to offer my congratulations."
Mu Yunyun was a little embarrassed and wanted to explain, "It's my fault, I was busy and forgot, it won't happen again next time."
Ying Hua smiled, considerately indicating that she didn't mind.
"I'm happy for you, how could I blame you? The farming matters are almost settled. If you're not busy, you can go and take a look."
"Let's go together when we have some free time."
"I'm afraid it won't work."
Mu Yunyun looked up at him, but was unexpectedly rejected.
Yinghua explained, "You forgot? The young patriarch of the Yingzhao clan invited you to the burial ground last time. Judging by the days, he will be returning soon. I was invited to a banquet there, and the round trip will probably take several months."
It turned out to be the case.
Mu Yunyun breathed a sigh of relief and leaned close to his ear.
"I thought you were angry."
"Yes." Ying Hua nodded honestly: "I'm angry."
Mu Yunyun: "..."
“I’m angry.” He repeated, his eyes stubborn and serious: “I was afraid you were too busy with trivial matters to reply to my letter, so I didn’t dare to bother you. I didn’t expect you to be deliberately avoiding suspicion, afraid that your sweetheart would be jealous.”
"I……"
That's way too blunt.
Clan members have always said that they should leave three parts unsaid and seven parts unsaid, maintaining a sense of dignity and leeway.
Mu Yunyun is a reserved person by nature.
The blunt words felt like a fig leaf covering their faces, so blatantly exposed that she was completely unprepared.
The case is underway.
His little finger hooked around his fingertip.
"Don't be angry, I didn't mean to, it's just..."
"Just what?"
Yinghua held her little finger.
Mu Yunyun could feel the force of his fingertips gently caressing her fingers as he peeled away the calluses.
It feels gentle and ticklish.
Like a feather sweeping across the sky.
His gaze, however, was extremely aggressive.
He stared at her like that, and Mu Yunyun felt her scalp tingle.
She was a little timid, so she picked up her wine cup and tried to calm herself down with the wine.
Perhaps he drank too quickly and choked, coughing incessantly.
"Why are you so careless?"
Yinghua had a slave come over and pat her back.
In this situation, since their relationship is not yet public, they definitely need to avoid suspicion.
Mu Yunyun quickly waved her hand, as if to say no.
Ying Hua didn't intend to make things difficult for her, and of course, he wouldn't swallow his grievances.
"I didn't mean to blame you, don't be nervous."