Anlong’s words caused Dora to let out a low exclamation. She quickly looked at the man. It was the first time she saw this legendary heroic father-in-law since she married into this family.
Ming Na looked at the man beside her for unknown reasons. Dad called this man’s father, is he his grandfather? how is this possible? He looks younger than Dad! She turned her head to look at the portrait, and felt that although this person was not as handsome as in the painting, he did look a little like it, but it was painted thirty years ago!
The scene fell silent for a while. That man, Xiao Tianjian, opened his mouth, but didn’t know what to say. He knew that he owed a lot to this son, but the confusion he had made back then could not be explained in a few words.
Seeing this, An Long snorted softly and beckoned to his daughter, “Ming Na, come here.” Ming Na looked at Xiao Tianjian and ran to her father’s side. Anlong took the hand of his wife and daughter, with a “gentle” smile on his face: “For the first time, please allow me to introduce. I am your son, Anron Cardo, this is my wife Dora and daughter Ming Na, the child is six years old this year.” After a pause, his smile became hideous: “They are just weak women and children, please don’t confront them with swords because of my slight negligence!”
Xiao Tianjian was embarrassed for a while. He didn’t expect his previous actions to be seen by his son. He had never hated his good vigilance so much. He was just used to stifling all dangers in the cradle: “I’m sorry, I… …I didn’t know it was you…”
“Ah, of course.” Anlong was even more angry, “I will never misunderstand that you already know that I have lived in this place for five years, and I will never misunderstand who you know in advance who I am.”
Xiao Tianjian stopped talking. He realized that he was talking too much, so he simply shut his mouth.
Seeing that the scene was a little stiff, Dora hurriedly stretched out her hand to hold her husband to calm him down, and hesitantly said: “Excuse me…have you had dinner? If…you don’t mind…you, you can Come with us…” She looked carefully at her husband’s face, and he didn’t object.
Xiao Tianjian happily accepted the invitation of his daughter-in-law. Dora shook her husband’s hand, then pressed her daughter’s shoulder, and asked her to curtsy with him, and the two exited the living room.
As soon as Ming Na went out, she couldn’t help but ask her mother, “That’s the person in the portrait? Is that grandpa? Isn’t he in his fifties? Why does he look younger than his father?” Dora was also full of doubts. But she didn’t care to answer her daughter’s question, so she said to the housekeeper standing in the corridor: “Uncle Marshall, please cook some more big dishes, and let Winnie help too. Father-in-law is a famous gourmet, and our family usually I’m afraid it won’t get into his eyes.”
Marshall stood silently, answering a little later than usual: “Yes, ma’am.” He bowed and stepped back, but his voice was less energetic than usual, but Dora didn’t notice the obvious Na just gave him a puzzled look.
In the hall, father and son are still facing each other.
After a long time, An Long suddenly said: “Actually, I saw you once before, when my mother was still there.”
Xiao Tianjian was stunned. He remembered that when Mei Li died six years ago, he only knew that he had a son. At that time, because he felt ashamed to see the child and felt sad, the father and son did not meet. When did they meet before that ?
Anlong’s mouth contained a hint of self-deprecation: “When Yilong graduated from the Royal Academy of Nobility, his son was just born, then you came back to see your grandson, and I followed Yilong, but you probably regarded me as a follower. Right? You just walked away with Layron, leaving the rest of us where you were, and didn’t even look at me. I’ve been laughed at for a long time because of this.”
Xiao Tianjian then remembered what happened back then. His memory was excellent. He really remembered that behind his son there were several young men of the same age. One of them had brown hair and blue eyes. He was exactly what An Long looked like before him. Is it Yunlong’s classmate or friend? No wonder he, who made An Long’s hair color and eyes look like Mei Li? Compared with the black-haired Yunlong, he doesn’t look like his son at all.
He felt guilty, sighed, and said, “An Long, I know I’m sorry for your mother and son. I didn’t even know there was you at that time, I… When I left, your mother didn’t tell me she was pregnant, Later, every time I went back to visit your aunt and brother, others said she was doing well, so I just…”
“Having a good life? Being called a lady, but doing the work of a maid, and having to endure the ridicule and ridicule of others every day, do you think that is good?”
“It’s not…” Xiao Tianjian closed his eyes and had a headache, “This is what someone else said, I believe it. In fact, I looked at her from a distance, but at that time… she was with Marshall, and she said It’s funny, I thought…”
An Long was furious: “Why do you think?! Do you think other people will hook up with you like you?! My mother has been loyal to you all her life, and Uncle Marshall has been our housekeeper since I was born, even if there are more He has a good future, and he has never left, and always considers himself a servant. He and his mother are innocent! By saying this, you not only insulted Uncle Marshall, but also insulted your mother’s feelings for you!”
Xiao Tianjian blushed. He naturally knew that he had made a mistake, but no one told him the truth, so he continued to misunderstand until six years ago, when Mei Li died, that he knew that this former lover was for him She gave birth to a son and was always waiting for him: “I know… I misunderstood her, but… your aunt and brother didn’t say anything, I… I really don’t know.”
“No excuses, no sophistry! If you really want to know, you can ask. Even if Mrs. Mirabell and Elon don’t tell me, will your friend refuse to give you the answer? Uncle Sherwin has always taught me Swordsmanship, he told me that you never asked! It was because of your attitude that we were despised and ridiculed, saying that my mother was a shameless prostitute who seduced the master, and that I was a wild child no one wanted!” Long couldn’t help choking, “Unfortunately, no matter what others say, my mother will never give up her love for you. She has been waiting for you. Even though you knew she was only a few rooms away from you, you didn’t even look at her. Mommy didn’t see you again until she died. She was in tears… Why? Even the nobles who have offended you, you I also forgive them, why is it only my mother, you have to be so ruthless to her?!”
Xiao Tianjian clenched his fists tightly, why? Of course he knew why: “You don’t understand, your mother…she is the woman I love the most in my life, the only woman who can make me willing to abandon all my glory and wealth and live a peaceful life with her in seclusion. The most painful and vulnerable time was when she accompanied me and comforted me. At that time, I really felt that as long as I had her, I would not be afraid of any difficulties. But… when I proposed to her, she betrayed me. Now, she wants me to work for Cardo, and she also helps Cardo to force me to stay. That rotten family will only use me for profit, they climb up when I have value, and once I get into trouble, they will They want to give up on me, and they want me to remain anonymous, give up everything, and become their secret bodyguard. If I really stay, what is the difference between me and a slave?! Your mother knows that, but she still wants to speak for Cardo, how can you tell me Endure?!”
An Long sneered when he heard the words: “It turns out that persuading you to be loyal to your family is betrayal? Can I interpret your words as the fact that you didn’t plan to be loyal to your marriage from the very beginning? That’s why you can say this Come on? My mother’s family has been a servant of Cardo for generations. She has served Mrs. Mirabell since she was a child. She betrayed her mistress because she was with you. She has always felt guilty. It is not new for nobles to have lovers. , but you have to leave your wife and children and take your lover away, how can my mother accept it?! Not to mention that she still has parents and siblings. You only know if you want her to listen to you, can’t you think about her more? ?”
“Of course I think about her! Cardo is kind to servants, her family has served for generations, even if she leaves with me, Cardo can’t do anything to them, if they really If you get kicked out, you can still go to my business and do things in the castle.”
“Unfortunately, at that time, you were already in danger of protecting yourself. What’s more, who would give up the house of the marquis, which has served for generations, and go to work in the house of the newly appointed earl?”
Xiao Tianjian turned his head away with bitterness in his heart, “It’s all in the past, I don’t want to say more. If it wasn’t for your mother’s loyalty to Kado and Mirabell more than to me, she wouldn’t She will reject me. Otherwise, even if she doesn’t want to go with me, she doesn’t need to say good things for Cardo. Knowing that I value freedom the most, she wants me to work for others against my will, which is no different from betrayal. “
An Long sneered: “Actually, you are just making excuses for your irresponsibility. Which noble family would do something unprofitable? Although Cardo once relied on you to obtain huge wealth, they also helped you in The political and military circles have made a lot of achievements, and you are mutually beneficial. When allies bring disaster to themselves, the strong men can only save the family by breaking their wrists. Their actions are understandable, not to mention that they have not killed you. How can you be because of them What if I turned my back on them without being your supporter without complaint or regret? Not to mention they kindly adopted me, I was well-fed and well-educated since I was a child, all thanks to their kindness.”
Xiao Tianjian has nothing to say about this: “I’m also very grateful to them at this point, so I’ve paid for it over the years. I help their caravan drive away robbers, train guards for them, and also He helped them build a few ways to make a fortune, and these are enough to make up for the losses caused to their family back then.” But he did not mention that after the death of the old marquis, the head of Cardo’s family is already His son Yilong was Xiao Yunlong.
Anlong looked at him speechlessly, and after a while, he said softly: “I don’t want to talk about this anymore, it will only make me sick. Anyway, my mother has passed away, and I also have a wife and children. , you can do whatever you like, it has nothing to do with me.”
Xiao Tianjian frowned and wanted to say something else, but at this time Marshall quietly appeared at the door of the living room and respectfully reported that dinner was ready and asked them to move to the dining room. An Long quickly turned around and left, Xiao Tianjian stared at Marshall silently, and after a while, he followed him to the restaurant with a blank expression.
At the dinner table, An Long did not speak, even with his wife, only a few words. Seeing that the scene was a little stiff, Dora took the initiative to talk to Xiao Tianjian: “Since you don’t know we are in Edun, why are you here? This is not an interesting place, the only thing that is special is that there are dwarves inhabited. , but it was in the mountains.”
Xiao Tianjian smiled and said, “I just left Yidong and was planning to visit a friend in Mt. Toure, and I just passed by here.”
Dora rolled her eyes: “I wonder if you will pass by Maiton? It just so happens that a young lady Anlong knows is going there. Maybe, you can…” Before she could finish speaking, Anlong called Cut off her words: “Veronica is going to do private affairs, it is not convenient to find someone to accompany her.”
Without waiting for Dora to refute, Xiao Tianjian spoke first: “Veronica? Is it Sherwin’s daughter? I still remember her, a little pepper. I didn’t plan to go to Maiton, but I turned around. It doesn’t matter if you go there.” Could it be that Veronica was the “vicious woman” the little granddaughter called the quarrel between her son and daughter-in-law? I remember that she was very beautiful, and it seemed that her son was quite a father.
Anlong replied dryly: “No need, she is fine by herself.”
Xiao Tianjian was eager to help, but when he saw his son’s expression, he stopped.
Dora froze again when she saw the scene, and hurriedly changed the topic: “Father…you saw Elon and the others in Yidong City, I wonder how they are doing? Lilith’s brother just came here and heard that she Pregnant again? What a joy.”
Xiao Tianjian was also very happy when he talked about it: “Yeah, both of them are very happy. I just sent Bevin back, so it can be said to be a double happiness.”
“Bevin? Do you mean Elon’s eldest son?” Dora’s heart was a little sour, “I heard that this child was taken away by you when he was very young, and you taught him swordsmanship personally. Has he returned from his studies? He must be very promising now, right?”
Xiao Tianjian smiled: “It’s still early, how old is he? If it wasn’t for his parents and grandma insisting that he come back to receive some noble education, I wouldn’t send him back so quickly. He only learned swordsmanship for six years. , It’s not promising, but it’s true that he is stronger than boys of the same age.”
Anlong interjected coolly: “That’s really good, the direct disciple of the epic hero.”
Xiao Tianjian coughed lightly and looked at his little granddaughter: “Ming Na, is the food delicious?” Ming Na was biting into a chicken leg and nodded hurriedly, saying vaguely, “It’s delicious, I I like chicken thighs the most.” There are not many opportunities to eat so much meat.
Dora’s eyes widened and she whispered reproachfully: “How can you talk while eating? Quickly swallow the food in your mouth and answer grandpa’s question clearly.”
Ming Na pouted, Xiao Tianjian hurriedly said: “It’s okay, it’s okay, what do the family pay attention to? The child is still young.” Ming Na heard this, with a big smile on her face, and specially put the food on the plate. The other chicken leg was handed to Grandpa to invite him to eat, Xiao Tianjian patted her head lovingly, took a bite with her hand, and still let her eat it.
Dora was about to faint, but she couldn’t blame her father-in-law, so she had to signal her husband to take care of her. Anlong just watched the interaction between the father and the daughter and said nothing.
Accidentally met his son’s family, Xiao Tianjian planned to stay for a while. After dinner, Dora followed Anlong’s wishes~IndoMTL.com~ and packed a bed in the study to give him the night. She kept apologizing for the poor reception, Xiao Tianjian finally sent her away, and then he secretly wondered why his son married such a wife, Xianhui is Xianhui, but it’s too long-winded.
Early the next morning, Anlong went to Veronica and explained his decision. Veronica raised her eyebrows: “Well, anyway, without you, I just stepped on Jiama a few more feet. But I’m afraid it will take a few more days for the dwarf, so you’re not afraid of your wife worrying about you hooking up with the little guy there. Beauty?”
An Long can’t help laughing and crying: “Okay, don’t say a few words, it will be heard in her ears, and it will make trouble again. There is one more thing, I want to tell you.” He told about his father’s visit. she.
Veronica just pouted: “Ah, it turns out that the epic hero is visiting, and I dare not ask him to accompany me. As long as he shows up, even if he doesn’t cause trouble, trouble will come automatically. I’m already conspicuous enough, and adding him, isn’t it obvious to tell others that we have a problem?”
Her father, Sherwin, was a friend of Xiao Tianjian’s adventures when he was young, and he also learned a few swordsmanship from him. After Xiao Tianjian left Yidong City, several close friends were implicated and suffered a lot. Sherwin led his family to live in exile for several years, and it was not until he was hired as a swordsman professor by the Security Bureau that he lived a stable life. Therefore, Veronica has always had a bad impression of Xiao Tianjian.
Anlong knew the inside story and could only smile bitterly. It was Veronica who saw his smile and raised the corner of her mouth: “But for you, it’s a good thing. You have never lived with him, no matter how much you hate him, in your heart. Are you happy?”
An Long was stunned and silent.
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