Xiao Jingting’s face was dark, filled with anger. How could Xiao Jinfeng be that kind of person?
Xiao Jinfeng had been in the mercenary group for three years, completing many tasks for them. It was too heartless of them to expel him just like that. There must be some misunderstanding in the incident of him taking Zhou Kangqi’s hunting game. The Zhou family and the Xiao family were old enemies. It’s possible that Zhou Kangqi saw their declining strength and deliberately suppressed Xiao Jinfeng.
If the Zhou family schemed against Xiao Jinfeng, the Xiao family should have supported him. However, not only did they fail to support Xiao Jinfeng, but they also added insult to injury. The Xiao family was really chaotic. Since when did Feng Xue’er, who used to be a dancer, become the wife of Xiao Muhong? She was just a concubine. Feng Xue’er was originally a dancer in the dance hall, and Xiao Muhong took a liking to her, so she was accepted as a concubine, not even a proper wife.
Expelling the legitimate son of the Xiao family for the sake of a dancer was truly ridiculous.
Xiao Jingting understood Xiao Jinfeng’s character very well. He was someone who hated evil and was somewhat rigid in his ways. It was impossible for him to do such a thing. Moreover, although Xiao Jinfeng might enjoy wine, he was not interested in women.
“Grandfather hasn’t said anything, just watching second brother being expelled from the family?” Xiao Jingting asked discontentedly.
Xu Mu’an shook his head and said, “The old master is in seclusion.”
Seeing Xiao Jingting’s expression, Xu Mu’an couldn’t help but be surprised. Xiao Jingting and Xiao Jinfeng didn’t get along well, and Xiao Jinfeng had even taught Xiao Jingting a lesson before. Xiao Jingting was always referred to as a “bastard” behind his back by Xiao Jinfeng. Xu Mu’an originally thought that Xiao Jingting would be happy when Xiao Jinfeng got into trouble.
“Grandfather is too lenient,” Xiao Jingting said unhappily.
“Recently, the old master has been concerned about prolonging his life. He has more than one son, and even more grandsons. Xiao Jinfeng’s attributes are not good and are not valued. The old master hasn’t handled affairs for a long time and doesn’t care about such matters.” Xu Mu’an shook his head.
Xiao Jingting’s father, Xiao Linfeng, was ranked second and at the seventh level of Qi cultivation. His mother, Wang Lu, was at the sixth level of Qi cultivation.
Xiao Jingting’s eldest uncle, Xiao Chengfeng, was ranked first and at the sixth level of Qi cultivation. His wife, Liu Xian, was at the fifth level of Qi cultivation. Xiao Muhong was Xiao Chengfeng and Liu Xian’s eldest son.
Xiao Linfeng and Xiao Chengfeng had always been in conflict. When the original owner’s parents were alive, they firmly suppressed Xiao Chengfeng. Now that the original owner’s parents were dead, Xiao Linfeng would not miss the opportunity to suppress the second branch.
“The Xiao family is going to change!” Xiao Jingting shook his head. First, the original owner was expelled, and now the original owner’s second brother was slandered. Xiao Jingting’s line could be said to be thoroughly suppressed.
Xiao Jingting smiled bitterly. Compared to what had been done to the original owner’s second brother, that elder uncle was relatively polite to the original owner.
“Does the letter mention the whereabouts of second brother?” Xiao Jingting asked.
Xu Mu’an hesitated for a moment and said, “Do you want to bring second brother back?”
Xiao Jingting nodded and said, “Yes, our family can use second brother’s help.” The original owner’s second brother was a loyal person, and his strength was not weak. With only Xiao Jingting and Xu Mu’an, it was too quiet. If they could bring Xiao Jinfeng over, it would be livelier.
Xu Mu’an hesitated for a moment and said, “Your brother seems to be injured.”
Xiao Jingting frowned, hesitating. In theory, he should go himself. However, if he left, the work in the fields would be delayed. But… after all, this was the original owner’s brother! Inheriting the original owner’s body, Xiao Jingting also felt a blood connection to the original owner’s relatives.
“I’ll go,” Xiao Jingting decided after some deliberation.
“You shouldn’t go. I’ll go instead,” Xu Mu’an hesitated and said.
“You?” Xiao Jingting asked.
Xu Mu’an nodded and said, “Yes! There’s a lot of work to be done in the fields. The situation at home has just improved slightly, and we can’t afford to give up now.”
“Besides, it’s not appropriate for you to show up now. I always feel that after you arrive, your eldest uncle and aunt have never relaxed their surveillance of you. You were sent here to cultivate yourself. If you leave rashly, they will become even more suspicious of you. It’s better for me to go, but… you have to take care of the two children.”
Xiao Jingting nodded and said, “Alright.” He was not very familiar with this world yet, and in terms of experience, he was far inferior to Xu Mu’an. Xu Mu’an seemed unassuming and gentle, but he was actually very clever and decisive.
Ah, the classic family fights. How dare they. I don’t remember put I could gamble the one behind trying to put Jingting and family in the streets is the other branch