Chapter 120: Welcoming the returning families to Liu Residence
"Since Young Master Liu has seriously considered my heavy burdens and concerns and came to this conclusion after deeply meditating on how to assist me in my endeavors. Then I won`t be polite. I will accept this carriage. I have learned much from Young Master Liu." The Emperor rubbing it in only cause the laughter that rang through the air to grow. Liu Ti醤 Q� wanted to kick the Emperor`s teeth in, but she tightly controlled her anger.
The Emperor turned around to look at his newly returned friends and said, "I will send everyone off from here. Go in and get some rest. Tonight will be a long night. I can see everyone is already tired, so go in a rest up for tonight."
W-i Y襫g Mng looked at the Emperor and said, "You`re not coming in?"
"Y襫g Mng you look completely exhausted, go rest. Stay with Young Master Liu and rest a while."
The Emperor looked at Jkn ZhMng X+n, Mng Tin C醝, W-i Y襫g Mng, and Jiang T鄆 P韓g and said. "When the lands, properties, and wealth of the Four Martial Families were appropriated. I made sure to set everything aside in reservation for the day when I could return everything to the original owners. I`ve personally assigned managers to manage all the lands, properties, businesses, and everything that was seized. I`ve also personally assigned auditors to monitor the managers. The auditor`s job is to continuously audit everything to keep the managers in check. I`ve already drafted the decrees to return all land, wealth, titles, and properties that were seized."
The Emperor looked at his shocked, dazed friends. Jkn ZhMng X+n, Mng Tin C醝, W-i Y襫g Mng, and Jiang T鄆 P韓g began to bow in thanks to the Emperor. The Emperor stopped them. The Emperor shook his head and said, "Don`t. No thanks or gratitude is needed. The Imperial Family wronged you and your families. It`s is only right that I watch over what belongs to you until you`re able to reclaim what was rightfully yours in the first place. Don`t thank me. It will only hurt my heart." Releasing a long breath of air, the Emperor suddenly looked tired and weary.
"I know you are all very weary and need rest before once again resuming control of your family`s legacies. Just know that everything is here waiting for you. Rest for now, whenever you`re ready, let Wang F鑞 Y襫g know." The Emperor told his friends.
Turning to Wang F鑞 Y襫g, the Emperor said, "Wang F鑞 Y襫g at that time you must immediately come and inform me. I will take it from there."
Wang F鑞 Y襫g bowed in acknowledgment and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."
After saying a few more words to his friends, the Emperor turned and looked at Liu Ti醤 Q� with a smirk. He then walked back over to the carriage and climbed on the carriage he commandeered from Liu Ti醤 Q�. One of the Emperors honor guards relived the carriage driver of his duties with a heavy purse full of coin.
The honor guard then seated himself in the driver seat and began to drive the carriage away. The huge entourage of honor guards quickly surrounding the carriage and began escorting it away. Just like that, a gloomy Liu Ti醤 Q� watched her brand new carriage that she never even got a chance to ride drive away.
"My carriage," a gloomy depressed-looking Liu Ti醤 Q� lamented. "I never even got a chance to ride in it, and now it`s gone." Laughter once again rang through the air.
W-i Y襫g Mng looked at the laughing Grand Prince and Lady W� Gng Hu and said, "I sense there is more going on here. What`s going on? Fill me in!"
As the Butler and Housekeeper began escorting everyone inside of the Garden Residence. The Grand Prince mirthfully began filling Jkn ZhMng X+n, W-i W� Y鄋, Mng Tin C醝, and W-i Y襫g Mng in on what the Grand Prince called the `entertaining interactions between Young Master Liu and the Emperor.`
Liu Ti醤 Q� shook off her gloom and took over the duties of a host after the Butler and Housekeeper escorted everyone to the front receiving room and served tea. Much laughter rang out in the receiving room as the Grand Prince regaled Jkn ZhMng X+n, Mng Tin C醝, and W-i Y襫g Mng with the `entertaining interactions between Young Master Liu and the Emperor.`
Jkn ZhMng X+n, Mng Tin C醝, W-i W� Y鄋, and W-i Y襫g Mng would occasionally glance over at the glowering Young Lord in shock, disbelief, amusement, and laughter.
Jiang T鄆 P韓g didn`t go to the receiving room, along with everyone else. His wife Jiang M韓 Yu� waited for him and her son she`d never seen before at the entrance of the residence. Jiang M韓 Yu� birthing of the twins was a touch and go process from the beginning. She barely made it through with her life. She had immediately fallen unconscious after giving birth to the youngest twin. So she never got a chance to see him.
Jiang M韓 Yu� only had eyes for the baby that H騯 Dao held in her arms. Only when H騯 Dao turned the baby over to Jiang M韓 Yu� and Jiang M韓 Yu� got to hold her baby did she remember to greet Jkn ZhMng X+n, W-i W� Y鄋, Mng Tin C醝, and W-i Y襫g Mng. With her baby finally in her arms, Jiang M韓 Yu� briefly greeted everyone before being led away by her husband.
Everyone else had continued to the front receiving room. In the receiving room, Liu Ti醤 Q� silently watched the Grand Prince, Lady W� Gng Hu and Wang F鑞 Y襫g very closely. They tried to hide it, but Liu Ti醤 Q� noticed the change that came over them when they entered her Garden Residence. Liu Ti醤 Q� wondered if they also felt the mysterious energy that seemed to be very pronounced in her manor. Liu Ti醤 Q� felt this force outside of her residence as well. However, it was very faint. It was only in her Garden Residence that the aura felt dense and concentrated.This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere.
It left Liu Ti醤 Q� feeling uneasy because she didn`t know what this energy or aura was. No one else in her residence appeared to feel it, but it seemed like the Lord, Lady, and Heir of Wang Royal Manor felt it.
Liu Ti醤 Q� didn`t see any other reason for them to be acting the way that they were. It had to be that they also felt the strange energy. That was the only thing that Liu Ti醤 Q� could surmise. After thinking heavily, Liu Ti醤 Q� decided to put it to test.
With that decision made Liu Ti醤 Q� quickly summoned Housekeeper Gao and gave her some instructions to be carried out immediately.
Liu Ti醤 Q� had also kept an eye on W-i Y襫g Mng. Although he looked to be enjoying the stories that the Grand Prince entertained everyone with. It was clear to see that W-i Y襫g Mng was truly exhausted. Everyone had talked and enjoyed each other`s company for over twenty minutes when Liu Ti醤 Q� finally acted. Liu Ti醤 Q� waited until there was a lull in the conversation and then made her move.
"I understand everyone has enjoyed catching up with each other. However, tonight is a big night for everyone. I would like Doctor Ru to have a look at W-i Y襫g Mng. I also think it`s best for everyone to get a bit of rest in preparation for tonight." Liu Ti醤 Q� spoke into the brief silence.
"I agree," Lady W� Gng Hu said in a firm voice. "Although H騯 Dao did her best in administering the Mythical Beast Medicinal Pill and stabilizing W-i Y襫g Mng. I will only feel better after Doctor Ru has seen to him."
Seeing that no one disagreed Liu Ti醤 Q� stood and said, "Good, before I summon Butler Zhou and Housekeeper Gao to have everyone escorted to their courtyards and have the Doctor summoned for W-i Y襫g Mng. First, I would like to welcome everyone to Liu Residence." Liu Ti醤 Q� welcomed her guest to her residence with a bow.
"The longer you stay here, the more you will see that my home is managed slightly different from other noble homes. However, I not only want everyone to feel comfortable and welcomed in my home. I also want everyone to enjoy their stay here. If there are any preferences anyone have or anything I could do to make your stay here better, feel free to let me know." Liu Ti醤 Q� said with the utmost sincerity.
"If there is anything that makes you uncomfortable immediately, let Butler Zhou, Housekeeper Gao, Jiang T鄆 P韓g, or myself know. Don`t try to hold it in, immediately inform me. If you don`t tell me I won`t know. Butler Zhou, Housekeeper Gao, as well as the servants assigned to each of you, will be at your beck and call. It is my hope that everyone would enjoy the time spent here." Liu Ti醤 Q� informed her guest with a serious, sincere face.
"What do you mean your home managed slightly different from other noble homes?"Jkn ZhMng X+n asked with an inquisitive expression on his face.
"You will see," Liu Ti醤 Q� answered with a slightly mysterious smile on her face.
"Also, you are not constricted here. When I say my home is opened to you, I meant just that" Liu Ti醤 Q� said to Jkn ZhMng X+n, Mng Tin C醝, W-i W� Y鄋, and W-i Y襫g Mng. She also made sure to include the Grand Prince, Lady W� Gng Hu, and Wang F鑞 Y襫g as well.
"Feel free to walk around wherever you want. The inner courtyard is already opened to you. You can also check out the vineyard, the small grove next to the vineyard, the barracks which honesty is more like a garrison. This residence is extremely beautiful. There are tons of beautiful gardens, pavilions, and ponds all over the place. Just be mindful that I just moved into this residence. So over the next several weeks, there will be a lot of renovation and construction all over the place." Liu Ti醤 Q� warned her guest.
After a brief hesitation, Liu Ti醤 Q� continue addressing Jkn ZhMng X+n, Mng Tin C醝, W-i W� Y鄋, and W-i Y襫g Mng, "I am sure you all know that this residence once belonged to the Chen Family. As I mention to Big Brother F鑞 Y襫g already, I am very suspicious of this residence. There are so many things about it that give me pause, within the next couple of weeks. I will be dismissing all the servants for three days. I want to search every nook and cranny of this residence from top to bottom." Liu Ti醤 Q� closely watched the expressions on the faces and in the eyes of Jkn ZhMng X+n, Mng Tin C醝, W-i Y襫g Mng, and W-i W� Y鄋.
"During that time, you will be inconvenienced because there will be no servants available to serve you. I will like to make sure everyone is okay with that." Liu Ti醤 Q� said.
W-i Y襫g Mng gave the Young Lord that would be hosting him a profound look, "What inconvenience? We have been taking care of ourselves for a long time. Three days with no servants is no bother. We can take care of ourselves once again."
It was Mng Tin C醝 that said, "What is more important is making sure Elder Chen didn`t leave any nasty surprises behind."
"Tin C醝 is right," Jkn ZhMng X+n said. "I wouldn`t put anything thing past the Chen family."
"If it comes to the worst, everyone can come next door and stay with us at Wang Royal Manor. We would love to have everyone come over." Lady W� Gng Hu invited.
"I thank everyone for understanding." Liu Ti醤 Q� said. "In the meantime, as everyone moves about. If you come across anything suspicious, please don`t hesitate to inform me right away."
"Don`t worry Young Master Liu we will be sure to do so," Jkn ZhMng X+n assured Liu Ti醤 Q�.
"Thank you, everyone," Liu Ti醤 Q� said.
"No, it is us who would like to thank Liu Ti醤 Q� for the hospitality and for allowing us to rest here for a while." Mng Tin C醝 said as they all bowed and thanked Liu Ti醤 Q� for opening her home to them.
"No thanks are necessary," Liu Ti醤 Q� wave away their thanks.
Liu Ti醤 Q� turned to the Lord, Lady, and Heir of Wang Royal Manor and said. "Please don`t leave yet. I would like to take this opportunity to also show the Grand Prince, Lady W� Gng Hu, and Big Brother Wang Royal Manor Courtyard."
After that short little speech, Liu Ti醤 Q� summoned the Doctor, Housekeeper, and Butler.
First, Jkn ZhMng X+n, Mng Tin C醝, and W-i W� Y鄋 along with the Grand Prince, Lady W� Gng Hu, and Wang F鑞 Y襫g under the escort of Liu Ti醤 Q�, the Doctor, Housekeeper, and Butler all escorted W-i Y襫g Mng over to the residence hospital. They left him in the care of Doctor Ru, H騯 Dao, and her former assistant L� Qi醤g.
The group then made their way through the manor to the inner courtyards. They escorted W-i W� Y鄋 to his courtyard first and left him in the care of his servants. Then Mng Tin C醝 and finally Jkn ZhMng X+n were also escorted to the courtyards that were reserved for them. They, too, were left in the care of the attendants that were assigned to attend to them.
It was very late in the afternoon by the time Liu Ti醤 Q� dismissed the butler and housekeeper. Liu Ti醤 Q� personally escorted the Lord, Lady, and Heir of Wang Royal Manor to Wang Royal Manor Courtyard. It was a big courtyard that was next door to the Master`s courtyard.