Shenyang, the Duke's Mansion.
Fang Er's face lit up as he watched the group descend from the helicopter.
These were the artisans who had followed him from the very beginning.
Ma Shan from the cement workshop, Niu Liang from the carpentry workshop, Wang Mo from the coking workshop, Lin San from the alkali workshop, Wang Wu from the printing workshop, Ma Qi from the glazed tile workshop, and Zhou Mu from the soap workshop.
Also present were Wang Erniang from the sewing workshop, who had taken over the Huaniang class, and Ma Tongyuan from the school. Even Uncle Zhang had brought Wangcai along.
The group had been awestruck by the sheer size of the Duke's Mansion while in the air. In their estimation, perhaps even the imperial palace was no grander.
As soon as they disembarked, they saw Fang Er waiting below and immediately bowed to offer their congratulations.
Greetings, Your Grace!
Congratulations on the new addition to your family!
May you have many happy returns of this day!
Fang Er blinked at the last greeting, wondering who had such eloquent words.
Upon closer inspection, he realized it was Ma Zhou.
Hahaha, excellent! May you have many happy returns of this day! I like that!
The others quickly caught on and burst into laughter.
Indeed, educated people are wonderful; their well-wishes are so different from ours, rough fellows.
May you have many happy returns of this day, may your family grow! Such auspicious words!
Yes, yes, Your Grace, you must have many more children.
Just then, Fang Er spotted Fang Li and his son descending from the helicopter and said to the others.
Everyone, you've had a long journey, please rest for today.
We haven't had a proper gathering in a while. Tomorrow, at the banquet, I will drink with you all.
Su Feng, take them to the guest rooms.
Thank you, Your Grace! Everyone understood the situation. Although Uncle Zhang was not one for gossip, Wang Erniang, being a woman, was.
Women are always curious. After fleeing and settling in Fang Family Village, they had lived there for two or three years and had grown familiar with each other, speaking quite freely.
Upon seeing Fang Li and his son, she couldn't resist inquiring.
After Zhang Tian revealed their identities, everyone cast looks of disdain towards Fang Li.
It's better to have poor relatives than difficult ones!
Such people are unwelcome wherever they go.
After Su Feng led the group away, only Fang Er, Uncle Zhang, and the father-son duo of Fang Li remained.
As soon as Zhang Tian, who had intended to poison him into silence, left, Fang Li's demeanor changed instantly. He clasped his hands behind his back and surveyed the grand mansion before him.
After a moment, he arrogantly walked up to Fang Er, pointing the index finger of his remaining right hand at Uncle Zhang.
Little Er, it’s not that I’m saying this to lecture you, but this old servant of yours is utterly disrespectful.
When someone came to our home to cause trouble, I ordered this old servant to take your men and kill them all. Yet, this old servant of yours actually let some live!
Not only that, but this old servant of yours actually gave the land deeds, which others extorted from me, to Fang Da, and even told Fang Da to guard against me!
Furthermore, when I called out your nickname on this helicopter, this old servant of yours started lecturing me, even saying that I wasn't worthy of calling you Little Er.
And that subordinate of yours, talking about poisoning me into silence.
I am your uncle, and your uncle is always your uncle! I cannot tolerate this insult; you must help me resolve it! Have your soldier come over and kowtow to apologize, and I will forgive you.
Uncle Zhang's blood boiled, and he longed to slap Fang Li twice, but Fang Er held him back.
Having invited him here, he had anticipated such a scene.
Fang Er watched Fang Li's performance with a smile. Seeing him stop, he said, Is that all? Do you have any other requests? State them all at once.
Fang Li, seeing this, became even more self-important, gesturing with his middle finger towards the Duke's Mansion.
The old family home is dilapidated and uninhabitable. I find this mansion of yours to be quite good. Hand it over for me to live in, and you can move to the side courtyard.
Also, given your status, finding a eldest daughter from an official family in Liaodong for your elder brother to marry, I believe they wouldn't dare to refuse.
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Based on seniority, Fang Er was not obligated to kneel.
Young Master, do not worry, the Grand Master is not in mortal danger.
Fang Er stepped forward and took Fang Da's arm, smiling and saying, Uncle Zhang is right. This is my father-in-law. It’s best we don’t interfere in their family matters.
How did Chai Shao arrive?
Wang Erniang saw Xiao Qing and told her about the Grand Master's arrival.
Then Xiao Qing informed Chai Yue, who ordered him to come.
Yes, it was an order. If he didn’t come, he wouldn’t be allowed to see his grandson, that's how overbearing she was.
Grandparents dote on their grandchildren more than parents; the bond with grandchildren is the strongest.
Old Chai had waited for many years. His two sons hadn't given him grandchildren, and his daughter had passed away. He desperately wanted to hold his chubby eldest grandson in his arms every day.
The thought of not being allowed to hold him was unbearable!
He immediately rushed from the back courtyard, only to hear Fang Li's utterly shameless words from a distance.
Hmph! A son-in-law is half a son. I can’t stand by and watch you bully my son-in-law, I'll beat you to death!
Thus, the scene that had just unfolded occurred.
Fang Li was stunned. Chai Shao was still furious, and with his hands incapacitated, his large feet showed no mercy.
Kick after kick landed on Fang Li, and as he kicked, he cursed incessantly.
Fang's father is gone, I am his father!
How dare you speak to my son like that? I’ll beat the shit out of you!
A broken family, and you dare to be arrogant? How much honor do you think you were given by being brought from Chang'an?
Instead of accepting the honor, you come here to show off?
I hate pretentious people the most in my life. Those who dare to act pretentious in front of me can only end up as fools!