"Xingjie, you are crazy! In front of so many people, are you deliberately embarrassing me? You don't even see what kind of character I am now!" Chang Wen rushed forward and pulled the middle-aged man away. The scribe helped him up, then pointed at his embarrassment and said with a wry smile.
It was obvious that Chang Wen had an extraordinary relationship with this middle-aged scholar.
The middle-aged scribe didn't pay attention at first, but after being reminded by Chang Wen, he immediately discovered his condition. His face immediately showed a feeling of extreme surprise and concern, and his voice even trembled a little: "Mr. Chang, you … What did you do, how could this happen?”
Chang Wen shook his head repeatedly and said with a wry smile, "Let's not mention this for now! Come, let me introduce you to my savior!" After saying that, Chang Wen took the middle-aged scribe's hand and came to Wan Dong.
"Xingjie, this is Shaoxia Wandong Wan. Despite his youth, his cultivation level is outstanding! If he hadn't come to the rescue in time and escorted him all the way, I would not have been able to get there even if I had ten lives at normal temperature. Come before you."
When the middle-aged scribe heard this, his expression when he looked at Wandong suddenly changed. A strong sense of gratitude and respect came out from his heart without any pretense.
He bowed his head to Wan Dong and said with gratitude in his voice, "Shaoxia Wan is Lord Chang's savior, and that's my savior, Zhang Xingjie! From now on, Shaoxia Wan will never hesitate to die no matter what my orders are!" "
Wan Dong was very fond of this Zhang Xingjie and said quickly, "Sir, you are serious! It's just a coincidence, it's not worth mentioning!"
Zhang Xingjie obviously didn't listen and wanted to worship again. Chang Wen stopped him and said, "Shaoxia Wan is also a cheerful person. I don't like this. Just keep your gratitude in your heart." After saying that, he turned to look at Wan Dong. , said, "Shaoxia Wan, Zhang Xingjie and I grew up together. Although we are not real brothers, we are closer than that! Now he is the lord of Yongwu City. The reason why Yongwu City can be as prosperous as it is today is all because of His hard work.”
"What are you talking about, Master Chang? If Yongwu City had not been under your care, it would never be possible today!" Zhang Xingjie said hurriedly as soon as Chang Wen finished speaking.
Chang Wen smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying, "My contribution to Yongwu City is far less than yours! At most, I used the power in my hands and my relationship with the eldest prince to help the people of Yongwu City exempt from military service and some taxes. It’s just a burden. Compared with your hard work and hard work, this is just a little effort, so what does it count?”
"Master Chang, please don't belittle yourself! As everyone knows, these two benefits you have earned for the people of Yongwu City are the foundation of our current prosperity in Yongwu City! Look at other cities, which one is not suffering under the pressure of these two things? Struggling? I, the people of Yongwu City, will never forget Master Chang’s kindness!”
Zhang Xingjie said emotionally.
"Okay, okay, Xingjie, let's stop complimenting each other here, otherwise Wan Shaoxia will laugh at us."
Chang Wen had wronged Wandong, and Wandong had no intention of laughing at him. On the contrary, Wan Dong fully agreed with Zhang Xingjie's words.
The emperor of the Iron War Dynasty went to war for his own ambitions. Military service and taxes were like two big mountains, pressing firmly on the people of the Iron War Dynasty. They were the source of all the sorrows of the people of the Iron War Dynasty.
From this aspect alone, room temperature can be considered to have unlimited merits!
"Okay Xingjie, if you have any questions, let's talk about it tonight. I'm still in a hurry to go back to see my mother!" Chang Wen said impatiently.
Wan Dong was shocked. Chang Wen wanted to return to Yongwu City even if he risked his life. Was it because of his mother
"Mr. Chang, are you going to see the old lady like this?"
"What's wrong?" Chang Wen couldn't react for a while.
Zhang Xingjie pointed at his tattered clothes and said, "If you go to see the old lady like this, why don't you worry the old lady to death? I think you should go to my house and change into a set of clothes first, and then go back!"
"Ah? Hahaha... Yes, yes, Xingjie, you have been thoughtful." After saying this, Chang Wen turned to look at Wan Dong and asked inquiringly, "Wan Shaoxia, look..."
After listening to the conversation between Chang Wen and Zhang Xingjie, Wandong's understanding of him changed greatly, and his face was not as cold as before. He nodded and said, "I have no objection!"
"Okay! Let's go!" Chang Wen said happily.
In the City Lord's Mansion, Chang Wen not only changed into a new set of clothes, but also took a shower. He looked left and right in the mirror for a long time. He didn't stop until he could no longer see any trace of embarrassment or messiness.
Turning around, Chang Wen looked at Wan Dong with some embarrassment and said, "Shaoxia Wan, I'm so sorry to keep you waiting for so long. My mother, although she is old, is very careful, and accidentally, She will see the flaw. Mother is worried about her son traveling thousands of miles away. As sons, it would be the greatest filial piety for me to make my mother less worried about us!"
I don't know if Chang Wen is too excited and chatters endlessly to Wan Dong, but strangely, Wan Dong doesn't feel bored, but feels warm in his heart.
Not to mention, Wandong didn't know that Chang Wen had done those evil deeds, which made Huang Shidao gnash his teeth in hatred for him. Even if he knew, Wandong would let him go because of his filial piety.
"Mr. Chang, are you ready?" Zhang Xingjie was also ready at this time and opened the door and walked in.
Chang Wen looked at Wan Dong and said, "Wan Shaoxia, if you are not interested, just stay here and wait for me."
Wandong waved his hand and said, "Now that we have arrived at Brave Martial City, we must see the old lady no matter what."
"Ah!" Chang Wen didn't expect Wandong to say this. He was very grateful and nodded heavily towards Wandong.
Arriving at Chang Wen's home, Wandong felt unexpected. Logically speaking, given Chang Wen's identity and his contribution to Brave City, his mansion in Brave City, if not the largest and most luxurious, should be incomparable to ordinary people.
But standing in front of Chang Wen's house, Wan Dong discovered that Chang Wen's house was very ordinary, very ordinary, even a little shabby. A small courtyard, three houses, nothing outstanding.
"Chang Wen, is this your home?" Wandong finally asked out of curiosity.
"Yes!" Chang Wen agreed casually, but realized it after a moment, and said with a somewhat embarrassed expression, "This house is indeed a bit small and old, but my mother has lived here all her life and can never leave it again. "I have offered to move her to a bigger house several times, but she has always refused. I have no choice."
"Master Wan, please don't think that Lord Chang is unfilial. Everyone in the entire Yongwu City doesn't know that Lord Chang is the number one filial son?" Zhang Xingjie also hurriedly clarified for Chang Wen.
Seeing that the two misunderstood what he meant, Wandong smiled but said nothing.
"City Lord, Lord Chang!" As the three of them were talking, a group of fully armed soldiers came over. One of the men, dressed as a general, saluted Chang Wen and Zhang Xingjie.
"Qin Tao, thanks for protecting my mother, I'd like to thank you here!" Chang Wen seemed to be very familiar with this general, patting him on the shoulder and smiling gratefully.
Qin Tao immediately puffed up his chest and said, "Mr. Chang, what are you talking about? It is an honor for the general to protect the old woman!"
Zhang Xingjie took over the conversation and said, "Qin Tao, the old lady likes to be quiet and doesn't want to be disturbed. You should pay more attention to her."
"Yes!" Qin Tao responded.
"Hey! It's all my fault. I caused my mother to suffer. If one day something happens to my mother because of me, I... I won't be able to feel at ease even if I die ten times!" Chang Wen sighed. , his expression was full of worry and anxiety.
"Why, would someone harm the old lady?" Wan Dong's brows rose, and there was a hint of chill in his eyes.
This injustice has its owner! Even if Chang Wen is a heinous person, he doesn't care about his mother's affairs. No matter what the reason is, turning around and harming someone else's mother is just unkind! No matter how much wronged you are, you are not worthy of sympathy!
When Wandong asked, Chang Wen's expression became even more bitter, and he lowered his head and said nothing.
Zhang Xingjie shook his head and said, "Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of what happens!"
Wandong hummed and said to Chang Wen, "Let's go see your mother!"
Although the courtyard where Chang Wen's mother lives is small, it is quite warmly decorated. All kinds of flowers compete for beauty, and even the air is filled with the intoxicating fragrance of flowers. It can be seen that the old lady is also a person who understands and loves life.
"Is Wen'er back?" Just as Wandong was looking at everything around him, a kind and soft voice came softly from the room.
"Mom, it's me, how did you know I'm back?" Chang Wen said as he quickened his pace.
"Haha... Mom remembers the sound of your footsteps."
As soon as the old lady said these words, Chang Wen's body suddenly trembled, and tears filled her eyes.
Not to mention that it was normal temperature, even Wandong couldn't help but feel moved in his heart when he heard this, and his nose was slightly sour.
"Mom!" Chang Wen shouted and rushed into the room in one stride.
When Wandong followed in, Chang Wen was already kneeling on the ground, kowtowing.
Just by listening to her voice, Wan Dong could imagine that Chang Wen's mother must be a gentle and kind old lady. When she saw her, it was indeed so. Snow-white hair, neat and kind, always with a warm smile. Although the eyes are no longer very clear, there is peace in the vicissitudes of life, which makes people unconsciously feel infinite attachment in their hearts.
"Okay, okay, stop knocking, get up quickly, let mother see if my Wen'er has grown taller again." The old lady smiled and stretched out her hand to Chang Wen.
Chang Wen hurriedly held his mother's hand and said shyly, "Mom, my child is almost an old man, how can he still grow taller?"
"What old man? Are you still relying on your old age in front of your mother? In your mother's eyes, even if your hair is stained with frost, you are still your mother's child." The old lady pulled Chang Wen to her and touched her. I touched my face and my head, as if I was touching a rare treasure, as if I couldn't get enough or get tired of touching it!
… (To be continued)