Mountain Patrol Military Officer
Chapter 172 - 158: Just Because Their Father and Daughter Brought Food to My General! (5500+ Seeking Monthly Ticket)_3

Chapter 172: Chapter 158: Just Because Their Father and Daughter Brought Food to My General! (5500+ Seeking Monthly Ticket)_3

Only, no one had expected that after that, news came flying in, causing a stir at the Overseers and Jiushan!

Ninth Mountain’s Colonel led his troops, slashing down the four major Heavenly Passes, eradicated the scourge of the Demon Cult, and countless people outside the border returned to their homes;

Ninth Mountain’s Colonel led his troops to fight thousands of miles, dispatched troops to Tianxiong Pass, cleared the rebellion at Tianxiong Pass, pacified the Three Families, and executed several powerful men of the Heavenly Pass, hundreds of heads rolling down with a single command, establishing a formidable reputation.

Since then, amid the Overseers, those clamorous voices utterly vanished!

During this period, the Overseers also distributed a large amount of Elixir to help them quickly heal their injuries.

At this moment, the Armored Soldiers of Jiushan, each with a bright gleam in their eyes and high morale, fixed their gaze forward, with nervousness and anticipation.

As the sound of horse hooves got closer, with a rumbling tremor, a cloud of dust swept in!

When the leading figure gradually became clear, thousands of troops saluted, armor clashing, and shouted in unison,

"Salute to the General!"

The voice roared so loud that the entire Yunding Mountain could hear.

At the forefront, that figure stopped, looked at the thousand Armored Soldiers, and laughed heartily,

"Good!"

Just then, an Orderly Officer riding a Sky Shrieking Falcon quickly jumped down and knelt on one knee in front of this figure.

"Your servant salutes Colonel Chen!"

While speaking, he looked up and said in a low voice:

"Colonel Chen, Commander Pei requests to see you!"

Chen Yuan, upon hearing this superior’s name, felt a stir in his heart.

Although they had never met, his appointment as Colonel was of this individual’s accord; he had prepared beforehand and the granting ceremony might also be this individual’s doing, which required clarification.

Furthermore, since becoming a Colonel, he had been running East and West, and with the situation ever-changing, it was time to think about his own circumstance.

Jiushan’s military structure was incomplete; he had to plead with the Commander about his own financial strain to quickly strengthen his forces.

With rapid thoughts in his mind, Chen Yuan thought of many things, then said aloud,

"Good!"

After finishing, he then turned to the over three hundred troops who had followed him through various battles, "You all retreat first, having traveled ten thousands of miles with me, I grant you a few days of rest. I will summon you if needed."

"Yes!"

Chen Yuan then turned to the Orderly Officer,

"Lead the way!"

Following that, Chen Yuan followed the Orderly Officer and soared up Yunding Peak.

At this time, as dusk descended, night swiftly fell.

......

Jingguan City, due to its vast expanse, is divided into eighteen markets and thirty-six squares, seemingly corresponding to the thirty-six Prefectures under its jurisdiction.

In West City, Anyang Square, there sits a large estate.

At the main gate, red lacquered tiles and stone lions guard the entrance, with a plaque bearing the golden characters "Yun Mansion."

As night fell, in the Yun Family’s council hall, figures sat, the atmosphere somewhat gloomy.

In the center of the hall, two figures stood, with several figures being held by house servants outside.

These were Zhao Zhiyan and her daughter, along with servants from Anning County.

Around the hall, figures sat, each with young men and women standing behind their chairs; some with grim faces, others with mocking looks, still, others showing unfamiliarity, eyeing the Zhao family father and daughter standing in the hall.

On the main seats, sat two individuals, one with bushy eyebrows and a bit of beard on his chin, a broad face dressed in a blue embroidered bird robe. The other, fierce and robust, with a round face, large ears, straight nose, square mouth, with a full beard on his cheeks, and a solid waist wrapped in a Jade belt.

These two were Yun Fangting of Yun Family’s main branch and Yun Chuxiong of Yun Family Second Branch.

They represent the backbone of the Yun Family standing firm in Jingguan City, both being from the Fourth Heavenly Pass, the elder from Fourth Heaven Pass Dao Soldier Realm, and the younger from Tao Seed Realm!

The other divided sides belong to the remaining branches of the Yun Family.

At this moment, the main branch and the second branch of the Yun Family, one with a calm face revealing no emotion, the other with furrowed brows emanating a natural aura of authority.

"Zhao Zhiyan, you’ve got some nerve. Back then, relying merely on your looks and smooth-talking, you lured away my younger sister. Now you even have the audacity to return here, utterly weak and defenseless. You are the reason for my sister’s death, you deserve to die."

The Third branch of the Yun Family spoke first, with a furious tone, glaring at Zhao Zhiyan.

"Indeed, the matriarch only speaks because of the connection through my younger sister’s bloodline. How dare you, Zhao, even step into our family’s threshold?" Another branch spoke, their words dripping with thick sarcasm.

Old grievances reopened, claiming to hold great hatred would be false. Time changes the landscape, and in Jingguan City, the Yun Family is considered a notable surname. What happened those years ago, seems like a poor boy eloping with a pampered wealthy daughter, was indeed an embarrassing matter in the eyes of the Yun Family. Mentioning it now, to Zhao Zhiyan, a man of no merit nor kin, they felt nothing but disdain, as if he degraded their family’s threshold.

If it weren’t for the old matriarch, they wouldn’t even allow this father and daughter through the door.

"Zhao Zhiyan, my apologies, cough, I apologize to everyone!" Years later, facing the Yun Family which has now become distinguished, Zhao Zhiyan seem to recall his deceased wife, his complexion turned pale and his eyes slightly reddened.

"Father!" Zhao Yunluo could vividly sense the contempt these ’uncles’ held for her father and their scrutinizing looks towards her, then observing a maid and servants who were forcibly made to kneel as soon as they entered, a wave of emotions rose in her eyes.

"Respected uncles, my mother once said she never regretted marrying my father. My father has done his utmost and even incurred disability because of it. With all due respect, I ask the elders, why measure his heart with your own predisposed views?"

Her tone was gentle yet carried a firmness.

"How dare you, so impolite!"

The third branch slammed the chair, eyes wide with anger.

Then a younger family member stepped forward, his voice laced with mockery, "This cousin from the countryside, either brave or lacking manners, dares to talk back to the uncles. How imposing."

The atmosphere grew increasingly tense.

Finally, the head of the Yun Family’s main branch spoke, "Enough, the matriarch has already decided, hold your multi words about their accommodations right now."

Looking to the left, "Third brother, you handle it."

But the third branch unhappily waved off, "Big brother, as you know, our branch has too many family members, no room to spare."

"What about the fourth branch?"

"Big brother, I’ve no room to spare either!"

"...."

Momentarily, several branches began to shirk responsibility.

Just then, a voice came through!

"Let them stay in my lodging!"

As the words fell, a figure clad in armor stepped forward, filling the hall with an imposing air, causing a slight stillness amidst the tension.

Everyone wondered, how has this person, who has been battling with the Mountain-cutting Army, returned!

"Tiansheng, what did you say?"

"I said let them stay in my lodging."

The armored figure repeated.

"Why? No way!" Someone from that branch opposed loudly.

Yet that armored figure stared intently, "Simply because their father and daughter once delivered meals to our General. That’s how simple it is. Do I need to repeat myself?"

Upon these words, the hall fell into a strange silence; no one voiced opposition anymore, while the elders’ faces fell into deep contemplation.

During this interval of speech, around the corner outside the hall, Yun Zhuosheng sneaked a peek inside, his face brightening.

It’s always effective when this brother speaks!

More accurately, it’s effective because of the Colonel!

For this seldom-returning brother happened to come home from Jiushan right then, and he had already informed the Colonel about the past matters.

Thus, this scene unfolded!

And before, he had promised that cousin, if there was any issue, to seek him, and now, he indeed contributed!