Starting Reward – A Three Thousand Assassin Network - Chapter 18

Chapter 18 – Jiang Family, Jiang Long

Hiss~

Ye Dingtian’s words made Ye Wudao deeply gasp for air. He hadn’t expected so many mysteries hidden within this matter.

“But can the royal family really not find this force?”

At these words, Ye Dingtian immediately looked at his son with a caring expression, as if looking at a mentally challenged child.

“Ah, no, dad, what’s with that look of yours?”

“Calling you an idiot, and you still don’t believe it.” Ye Dingtian said impatiently.

“Dad, your words are a bit hurtful. I’m your son after all, and I’m right here.” Ye Wudao felt quite aggrieved, wondering if he was that bad in his father’s eyes!

Seeing his son’s reaction, Ye Dingtian continued, “As the saying goes, once the arrow is shot, there’s no turning back. The royal family has already made a move, which means they’ve targeted us.”

Ye Wudao nodded in understanding. This much, at least, he grasped.

“Making a move implies they want to start a war with our Ye Family, but they’re not openly tearing us apart.”

“Since the decision has been made, does it really matter to the royal family who the mastermind behind this force is? Even if this force has nothing to do with the Ye Family, what we say doesn’t matter. It depends on how the royal family perceives it. If they believe it is so, then it definitely is, even if it isn’t!”

“Eh …” Ye Wudao suddenly felt perplexed. Originally, he thought having another force intervene in secret was something to be happy about, but after his father’s analysis, things seemed even more complicated.

“Hmph! As the head of the Ye Family, only seeing things from one side. If you get calculated by someone someday, you won’t even know it.” Ye Dingtian vented his frustrations at his son.

Ah, why is he scolding again!

Ye Wudao was somewhat fearful at this moment. After all, his father’s authority was too overwhelming.

Sigh, I feel bitter in my heart, but I can’t say it out loud!

If Ye Chen were here right now, listening to his grandfather’s analysis, he would be utterly astonished.

He only intended to scare others with an example, but unexpectedly brought an even more significant crisis to the Ye Family.

But even so, he didn’t care. In the end …

He would take action!

…

On the other side, the Jiang Family.

Tian Yan, holding the Staggering Salamander alone, arrived here. Although the Jiang Family was not as influential as the Ye Family, as a local aristocratic family, their foundation was not to be underestimated.

Being able to establish the Luo Shen Residence in Luo City was not something achievable just with wealth.

“Ah, I was wondering why there were magpies constantly chirping today. It turns out we have a distinguished guest arriving.”

A refined middle-aged man hurried over, smiling and bowing to Tian Yan.

“Miss Tian Yan’s visit really brings radiance to our humble home.”

Indeed a literate person, speaking in a sophisticated manner.

Although Tian Yan was Ye Chen’s personal maid, she was not someone Jiang Long could afford to offend. Once, when Ye Chen brought Tian Yan out, they met Jiang Wenming, and naturally, Jiang Long had also seen her. The Ye Family was the heavens in the entire Liang Prefecture.

“Master Jiang is too polite! I’m here this time for one thing only.”

“Miss Tian Yan, as long as our Jiang Family can manage it, not just one thing, even ten or a hundred can be handled properly!”

Jiang Long was well aware that Tian Yan’s visit this time was certainly to assist Ye Chen. Ye Chen, as the young master of the Ye Family, received countless favors. If he could handle this matter well for him, the benefits would be unimaginable.

Moreover, his son and Ye Chen could be considered friends, even if they had only met once. Even so, over the years, the Jiang Family had risen in Luo City.

“I’ve come here for the Luo Shen Residence.” Tian Yan directly stated her purpose.

“The Luo Shen Residence!” Jiang Long’s brows furrowed upon hearing this, thinking, could someone have offended the young master of the Ye Family at the Luo Shen Residence?

Thinking of this, Jiang Long broke out in a cold sweat, his face turning somewhat pale.

“Miss … Miss Tian Yan, has someone offended the young master at the Luo Shen Residence?”

Tian Yan shook her head, wearing a strange expression.

“Master Jiang, it’s nothing serious. The young master took a liking to the Luo Shen Residence and wants to buy it for himself. I wonder if you could give it up?”

Hearing that the Luo Shen Residence hadn’t offended Ye Chen, Jiang Long let out a long sigh of relief, then smiled and said, “Why talk about giving it up? Since the young master fancies it, the Luo Shen Residence is a gift to the young master.”

For Jiang Long, giving up the Luo Shen Residence was not just giving up; it was cutting flesh, a painful decision. But he had no choice; he could only smile through it all.

“Master Jiang, my young master won’t accept your things for free.”

“The Luo Shen Residence is just a place where literati gather. It can be rebuilt elsewhere.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Long was overjoyed. Rebuilding meant more options for him, like selecting a larger plot in a better location.

Furthermore: with the Ye Family’s help in rebuilding the Luo Shen Residence, it would indicate the Jiang Family’s reliance on the Ye Family.

For these aristocratic families, money was the least lacking resource.

Being able to exchange something external for a significant benefit to the family, the value between the two was obvious.

Moreover, apart from that, gaining Ye Chen’s friendship was a huge opportunity for the Jiang Family.

“Master Jiang, the task is now completed, so I’ll take my leave!” Tian Yan said with a bow.

“I’ll escort Miss Tian Yan!”

“Master Jiang, wait! Oh, my young master will probably move in tomorrow. Could you arrange for someone to clean it up now?”

Before Jiang Long could continue, Tian Yan turned and left.

Watching Tian Yan’s departing figure, Jiang Long immediately summoned the housekeeper to clean up the Luo Shen Residence.

If the young master of the Ye Family were to move in and find everything in a mess, how could he be happy?

…

Tian Yan returned to the Ye Family and approached Ye Chen.

“Young Master, I’ve arranged it, and tomorrow you can move into the Luo Shen Residence.”

Ye Chen, leisurely reclining on the chair, suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Tian Yan.

“Things got done quite quickly, good job!”

“But I am quite curious. How did you manage it? You didn’t resort to force, did you?”

Tian Yan shook her head, “As the young master’s personal maid, every word and action of mine represents your prestige. How could I do such a thing?”

Then Tian Yan carefully explained the course of events.

“So that’s it! It seems Jiang Long is indeed a clever person! But this name …” Speaking up to this point, Ye Chen’s face once again revealed a strange expression.