Why do you want me to be the leader of the martial arts alliance?

"I don't know, I haven't heard my mother talk about it."

Zhu Shiwu's mother died six years ago, and he was just ten years old at that time, and he had never heard of anyone who knew the Ye family during the ten years he had been with his mother.

"Why don't we just ask the old lady directly?"

Mu Yunxi suggested, and Qiao Shuyu on the side said, "No need to go."

"Why? How uncomfortable it is not to ask!"

"I said no need to go because grandma has already seen us."

After Qiao Shuyu finished speaking, he looked forward, Mu Yunxi and Zhu Shiwu looked over, and saw that the old lady had already brought Pinggu towards them.

The three of them quickly stood up straight, with different expressions on their faces.

"Why are you three children here?"

Qiao Shuyu listened to the tone of the old lady's question, and he didn't seem to be angry because they saw his whereabouts. He was slightly relieved in his heart.

"Old Madam, we heard that there is a temple here that is full of incense, so we came to worship the Buddha and pray for blessings."

Mu Yunxi's answer was very reasonable, the old matriarch reached out and tapped his forehead and said, "You kid can have this awareness?! Lied an old man in front of the Buddha, and still want to pray?"

Mu Yunxi covered his forehead, pouted and said, "Madam, can you pretend to be a fool once in a while to make us juniors feel a little bit superior?"

The old lady laughed and walked out, the three of them quickly followed, Zhu Shiwu was not interested in participating in the affairs between them at first.

But now it involves his mother's affairs, so his curiosity drives him to ask the old lady.

"Grandma, have you gone back?"

Seeing that he was going down the stairs, Qiao Shuyu asked, and the old lady replied, "Yes, don't you want to pray for blessings? Why did you follow me?"

"Actually, because we saw grandma on the road, we felt a little curious and followed up to have a look."

Qiao Shuyu knew that she couldn't hide it from the old lady, so she chose to tell the truth. The old lady smiled and said nothing. When a group of people walked to the carriage, she said, "The old lady wants to drink tea, is there anyone with me?"

"We want tea too!"

After Mu Yunxi finished speaking, she added: "Really, I am very thirsty."

The old lady and Pinggu couldn't laugh or cry, and passers-by couldn't help laughing when they heard it. Qiao Shuyu felt that getting to know Mu Yunxi was actually a very embarrassing thing sometimes.

Qiao Shuyu paid the bill for the carriage he hired just now and let him go back, and then the three of them got into Yefu's carriage and headed slowly towards the city.

Finally, the carriage stopped at the entrance of Chongming Restaurant. After getting off, Qiao Shuyu couldn't help but asked, "Grandma, didn't you say you want to drink tea?"

"Take the three of you to taste tea, what can you taste, let's go, grandma treats you to dinner today, just order whatever you want."

"Great--"

As soon as Mu Yunxi heard that there was something delicious, she was immediately happy. After entering the restaurant, five people asked for a private room. The old lady seldom went out now, but most people in the city knew her, so she attracted a lot of attention.

After the old matriarch sat down, he asked them to order what they wanted to eat. Qiao Shuyu and Zhu Shiwu focused on the fact that the old matriarch knew Zhu Shiwu's mother, so they didn't bother to order. Mu Yunxi ordered it alone.

While waiting for the food, Zhu Shiwu couldn't bear it anymore and asked, "Old Madam, did the Miss Qihe you mentioned just now refer to my mother?"

The old matriarch asked Zhu Shiwu to call grandma, but Zhu Shiwu never wanted to call, so the old matriarch was not angry, and replied with a smile: "It's your mother..."

"How did you know my mother?"

The old lady gave Pinggu a wink, and Pinggu nodded and went to guard the door.

"Rather than knowing your mother, it's better to know your grandfather and grandmother."

"Grandfather and grandmother?"

Zhu Shiwu had never met his grandfather, and he didn't have much impression of his grandmother. When his grandmother passed away, he was still very young. When he first heard these two titles, he couldn't react for a while.

The old matriarch sighed, "Mu Mu knows about the origin of our Ye family, and Xiao Yu must already know about it."

Qiao Shuyu nodded, and the old lady continued: "The Ye family was not originally in Chongming City, but lived in the imperial city for generations. Yuan'er's great-grandfather, grandfather, father, including himself, all served as generals."

"General?"

Zhu Shiwu just came into contact with the Ye family, so he didn't know anything about these things, and he had never paid attention to the affairs of the court before. Although Qiao Shuyu knew that Ye Tingyuan had been a general, he didn't expect that the Ye family had so many generals.

"When the first emperor was in power, our Ye family was at its most prosperous. The current emperor is very suspicious and has always worried that the Ye family's achievements will be overshadowed by the master.

So it was easy to be instigated by traitors, and regardless of the objections of several old courtiers, the whole family of the Ye family was executed without trial. He will find another excuse to get rid of the Ye family, but sooner or later. "

Companion to the monarch is like companion to the tiger. As a courtier, sometimes it is impossible to do nothing at all, but if the merit is too high, it will also lead to death.

"Then my grandfather..."

"The matter of your grandfather happened before that. He was the deputy general of Yuan'er's grandfather at the beginning, and he followed Yuan'er's grandfather for decades. He was born and died. Rather than saying that the two are in a relationship between superiors and subordinates, they are actually more like brothers. Your mother I'm a few years older than Yuan'er, and when I was a child, I came to Ye's house to play, and I used to call me grandma with Yuan'er, so now it's only natural for you to call me grandma."

Zhu Shiwu was stunned. He always thought that the old matriarch asked him to call him grandma because he was adopted as the son of Qiao Shuyu and Ye Tingyuan. Calculated on the side.

Qiao Shuyu and Mu Yunxi looked at each other without interrupting.

"Once your grandfather went to the battlefield with Yuan'er's grandfather, and blocked an arrow for Yuan'er's grandfather. The arrow was very poisonous, and your grandfather lost his life because of it. Your grandmother took your mother and left the imperial city in a fit of anger. , your mother was only eleven or twelve years old at that time, after all, our Ye family is sorry for you."

So my grandfather died in the line of duty before Zhu Shiwu was born, so I have never seen Zhu Shiwu before, so naturally I don't have much impression, and according to what the old matriarch said, my grandmother should hate the Ye family, so naturally I won't mention the past much later.

"Grandma, haven't you seen their family since then?"

Qiao Shuyu asked, at this time Pinggu said a few words to the waiter at the door, the old lady put away what she was about to say, and the waiter brought the food after a while.

After all the dishes were served, Pinggu closed the door of the private room, and went back to the old matriarch to serve the old matriarch. Mu Yunxi was a little hungry, so she started eating too.

"I have seen that after Xiaowu's grandmother left with Qihe, we sent people to search for it for a long time, and when we finally got some news, the Ye family suddenly changed."

The great change mentioned here should refer to the annihilation of the family eight years ago.

"Later, not many Ye family survived. The former dean of Chongming City, Pei Yizhong, had a little friendship with us. At that time, Yuan'er was seriously injured in the prison. I was really desperate and wanted to come to Chongming City. Take a chance.

I didn't expect Mr. Pei to be very affectionate, and he was not afraid of being implicated, so he took us in and let us live in Chongming City. "

Qiao Shuyu thought that Ye Tingyuan knew Pei Yizhong after he arrived in Chongming City, but he didn't expect that he had known him before, so Pei Yizhong really valued friendship.

Because even if Ye Tingyuan and the old matriarch escaped unharmed at that time, they were still criminals. Once they were discovered, they would implicate the Pei family and suffer together.

"It has been more than half a year since we settled down in Chongming City. I sent someone to find your grandmother and the others, but found that your grandmother had passed away, and only your mother was left with you. When I was eight years old, I wanted to take you over, but your mother didn't agree."

"Mother also hates the Ye family?"

"Your mother doesn't hate the Ye family, but she is filial. She said that your grandmother knew that we were looking for them when she was alive. She often said that even if she was poor and strangers, she would not accept the Ye family's favor. Your mother doesn't want your grandmother. Feeling uneasy under the spring, he rejected our proposal."

Pinggu on the side said: "Miss Qihe looks soft and weak, but her temper is very stubborn. In those years, she took you alone, and her life was not good. People around her always think that she has no husband. You looked down on her, but despite that, she still didn't join the Ye family."

Thinking of his mother, Zhu Shiwu's expression sank. Many times he was afraid that he would not be able to remember his mother's appearance in the future. In his life, the best thing for him was his mother.

So at the beginning, my mother hoped that he could stay in Zhu's family, even if he didn't like Zhu's family, he didn't leave by himself.

"Qihe is also a person with a hard life. She doesn't know anything about piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and poetry. Such a talented woman meets a person who betrays her heart."

"What happened to Xiao Wu's parents?"

Before Qiao Shuyu was in Xi Yincheng, he had heard that Zhu Shiwu lived out with his mother before he was ten years old, and he was taken back to Zhu's family when his mother died of illness when he was ten years old.

"I sent someone to investigate before, and I also met Xiao Wu's mother. What she said was similar to what the outside world said. Back then, Xiao Wu's grandmother lived in a small fishing village with Qihe. Xiao Wu's father, Zhu Xiongrong On the way out to discuss business by boat, he was framed by a friend and pushed into the sea. He floated to the seaside. It was Qihe who helped him up and took him in. The two chatted and felt that they hit it off, and soon became friends.

Zhu Xiongrong was injured and couldn't leave right away, so he lived in a small fishing village for a while, and would help with what he could, so that the two of them became more familiar with each other. "

Qiao Shuyu roughly guessed it when he heard this. It should be that the two of them developed feelings during the process of getting along.

"Qihe and Zhu Xiongrong got married in a small fishing village. For a while, Qihe became pregnant. Just when the family was happy, the servants of Zhu's family came to find him. Zhu Xiongrong took Qihe and her mother back to Xiyin City. .”

Qiao Shuyu guessed: "Is it the members of the Zhu family who objected after that?"

"Well, Zhu Xiongrong's parents felt that Qihe's identity was not worthy of entering Zhu's house, and they were even more unwilling to recognize the child in her womb. There was a lot of trouble during that time, and it was only then that Qihe found out that Zhu Xiongrong had already married at home. His wife gave birth to a child, although Zhu Xiongrong explained that the marriage was arranged by his parents before, but Qihe was sad and he kept it a secret, and coupled with the objections of Zhu's parents, he brought her mother back to the small fishing village in a fit of anger."

"Then Zhu Xiongrong won't look for it?"

Mu Yunxi's tone sounded as if the game was aggrieved, and because of this, he took a bite of the chicken leg in his hand. Qiao Shuyu couldn't understand whether he was listening carefully or eating seriously.

"At that time, the Zhu family was going to compete for the selection of the emperor's business, so no mistakes were allowed. Zhu Xiongrong had no real power. His parents gave him a foot restraint order, so he couldn't go out of the Zhu family. In addition, he was naturally cowardly. "

"Xiao Wu, your mother really loves the wrong person."

Mu Yunxi said to Zhu Shiwu that Zhu Shiwu didn't have a good impression of the Zhu family and knew something about his parents, so he wasn't surprised.

If it wasn't because her mother wanted him to recognize his ancestors before she died, he wouldn't want to follow Zhu Xiongrong back to Zhu's house, and would rather beg for food outside.

"When I found your mother seven years ago, your mother didn't want to go back to Ye's house with us, so I left her an address so that if she encounters any difficulties in the future, she can come to me at any time. I got a letter from her, saying that she knew that her time was numbered, but she was worried about you when you were young.

She said that she wrote two letters, one to me and one to your father. If your father's conscience has not been completely annihilated and he is willing to recognize you, he will let you go back to Zhu's house, which is also regarded as recognizing your ancestors; You have no humanity, so I hope I can bring you back to the Ye family to take care of you. "

"So Zhu Xiongrong still has a little conscience?"

The old matriarch nodded, "When I rushed over, Zhu Xiongrong had just arrived, and I also told him that if it is really inconvenient for him to take care of you, he will let me take care of you.

It's just that at the beginning your father said that he had already let your mother down, and he didn't want to let you down again, so even if he risked his life, he would take you back to Zhu's family. "

At the beginning, Zhu Shiwu's mother stated in the letter that if Zhu Xiongrong was willing to take Zhu Shiwu back home, she hoped that Zhu Shiwu could return to Zhu's home.

So since the old matriarch guessed that Zhu Shiwu's life would not be easy after returning to Zhu's house, it was not good to forcefully stop him.

"My mother always hoped that I could enter Zhu's house, not for any wealth, but because she didn't want me to be ridiculed all the time for not having a father. In fact, I don't want to stay in that so-called home at all."

"I was worried and sent someone to investigate later. Although your father is cowardly, but I don't know whether it is out of guilt for your mother or out of the nature of father and son. He still loves you, but your aunt and your grandparents It's not easy to get along with those brothers and sisters."

Zhu Shiwu snorted and said, "They thought I was a disgrace to the Zhu family, and for fear of tarnishing the Zhu family's reputation, they warned me that I'd better stay in the room all day and not go out.

But I want to embarrass the Zhu family, and let everyone in the city know that the head of the Zhu family has an illegitimate child outside, and he has not dared to recognize him for so many years! "

Hearing what Zhu Shiwu said, Qiao Shuyu suddenly understood why he became the little overlord of Xi Yincheng. Zhu Shiwu was actually still a child when he came to Zhu's family. If he wanted to fight Zhu's family, he could only think of such a way.

"Old Madam, so you said you wanted to adopt Xiao Wu because you knew that Xiao Wu was not doing well in Zhu's house?"

Mu Yunxi questioned, the old lady nodded, Qiao Shuyu was a little puzzled: "I heard that Zhu Xiongrong passed away half a year ago, why did grandma take Xiaowu here until now?"

"Although the people in Zhu's family want to drive Xiao Wu away, if I ask Zhu Xiongrong just after he passed away, they will definitely not agree.

On the one hand, I was thinking about my intentions, and on the other hand, I was worried that I would be criticized by others, who said that my father had just died and his illegitimate son had been kicked out. "

"Then why did the people who wish the family agree this time?"

"Zhujia is a businessman. There are times when the business is successful and there are times when it fails. Occasionally, there are also small mistakes. When they are asking for help, why not if someone is willing to help?"

Mu Yunxi was puzzled and said, "Then if they didn't make this little mistake, wouldn't they be able to take Xiao Wu over?"

Zhu Shiwu was also a little puzzled, Qiao Shuyu said with a smile: "I guess they will definitely make this so-called small mistake."

"Why?"

"Because the credit for this mistake must lie with grandma."

Mu Yunxi and Zhu Shiwu looked at the old matriarch, but the old matriarch smiled and said nothing, and Pinggu smiled and said, "Mr. Qiao is still smart."

"Could it be that the old lady deliberately induced them to make this mistake?"

Mu Yunxi finally came to his senses, and the old lady continued: "Before Zhu Xiongrong died, he knew that Xiaowu would not be able to survive without his protection, so he left three shops for him, but how could the Zhu family let him so easily?" Xiao Wu got it, and on the grounds that Xiao Wu was still young and often got into trouble, he said that he was taking care of Xiao Wu temporarily, and would return it after he got married."

"Shameless, they clearly want to take it for themselves."

Mu Yunxi scolded, Zhu Shiwu didn't care much about these things, "I don't care about his property!"

"Do you care about it? He left it for you. If you don't take it, wouldn't it be cheaper to wish your family?"

"But they won't let me have access to it at all."

"So I've got it back for you."

Zhu Shiwu was a little surprised, Qiao Shuyu and Mu Yunxi also expressed shock, the old lady smiled and said: "Originally, I planned to change the people who belonged to Zhu's family in those shops, and I will tell you when it is running. It doesn't hurt to let you know in advance. You are still young, if you are interested, you will learn to take care of it slowly, if you are not interested, I will sell it for you, convert it into money, and you can use it to do what you want to do, how about it?"

"I……"

"Grandma, did you directly tell the Zhu family that you wanted to adopt Xiao Wu? The Zhu family wouldn't let it go so easily even if it was for business matters?"

"Of course I can't say it directly. I asked a friend to tell it. I just said that my grandson is not up to date. He married a male wife. This is not to make up for my old woman's wish to have a grandson. I have to adopt one back."

The old lady said that she was not up to date, but her expression was very leisurely. Qiao Shuyu couldn't help laughing, and asked: "Then if Ye Tingyuan really married Qian Yunyun and gave birth to a child?" Woolen cloth?"

"If you have a granddaughter, you can adopt a grandson, and if you have a grandson, you can adopt a grandson as a companion. The reason is that if you want to find one, you can find a thousand of them."

"Old Madam, but it's too strange for you to adopt a 16-year-old?"

"I remember grandma said it was one year old?"

"Madam Zhu gave birth to a pair of twins last year, and they are one year old this year. My friend told them that I have a way to solve the business matters.

But the premise is that it must be given to a child, they will definitely not be happy, and I let my friend accidentally mention that as long as it is a descendant of the Zhu family, who sets the size, they will naturally think of Xiaowu. "

"Then what if they find out the truth and want to go back on their word and go back to Xiaowu and the shop?"

"It's clearly written in black and white, and they can get it back wherever they want."

"I heard that Miss Zhu's family seems to have married into the Hongyang Palace."

The old lady smiled and said: "King Hongyang is indeed very powerful, but now the emperor is critically ill, the crown prince has not yet been established, and several princes are ready to move. If King Hongyang is a smart person, he will not cause trouble at this critical moment."

Mu Yunxi took a sip of the soup, and asked in confusion after hearing the words: "Then what if King Hongyang wants to cause trouble?"

"If you want to cause trouble, it means that he is a fool. Since he is a fool, why are you afraid of what he will do?!"

Mu Yunxi was speechless, and Qiao Shuyu couldn't help sighing: "Grandma, I finally understand why Ye Tingyuan said that ginger is still old and spicy!"

"No matter how hot you are, you are still old. This world is still a place for you young people to show their talents. I am an old woman who has more experience than you. After all, I have lived to this age."

"Hmph, I should be glad I'm not grandma's enemy. Otherwise, with me like this, ten of them won't be your opponent. When I'm sold by you, I'll help you count the money foolishly—"

Qiao Shuyu's words made the old lady laugh heartily, and Pinggu said from the side: "Young master Tingyuan went to the battlefield at the age of 14, and was named a general at the age of 17. He has never lost a single battle. You must know that the little master was brought up by the old matriarch!"

"What you say, Yuan'er is talented and intelligent, that's why he can achieve a career. It's not due to me, an old woman. If he is a piece of rotten wood, no matter how much I work hard, it will be useless."

"Old Madam, you always have your own opinions, but Pinggu can't speak for you."

A group of people laughed, and the atmosphere in the private room was joyous, much happier than before.