The next morning.
When Chu Tianxiao woke up, washed, dressed, and walked out of the inn, the outside was already packed with people.
Last night's incident finally came to a head, and this morning countless people from Kyoto gathered to watch the prodigal son.
Some people wanted to see with their own eyes who the second young master of the Chu family was, riding a horse and driving a carriage to Kyoto.
Some people wanted to verify whether the rumors from that year were true and where did the reputation of the second young master of the Chu family as a spendthrift come from.
Some people, because of Chu Tianxiao's sudden emergence as one of the top talents, either felt dissatisfied or admired him, and were eager to come and see his true face.
There are also some… a group of young ladies, all of whom have one thing in common, that is, they are all unmarried. Maybe they saw Chu Tianxiao standing in the rain last night, or heard their friends talk about this place, and they were fascinated, so they dressed up beautifully to come and see the real face of this handsome young man…
Kyoto seemed to have become more lively because of Chu Tianxiao's arrival.
Seeing Chu Tianxiao walk out, the whole place was in an uproar, but before they could move, people from the Chu family in Kyoto arrived.
Different from the symbolic welcome last night, the people who came this time were much more solemn and courteous. Two rows of servants stood respectfully, and leading the way was an old butler with gray hair, simple clothes, and a bit of a hunchback.
The old butler had a ruddy complexion and walked steadily, unlike an old man. Only by looking at his gray and turbid eyes could one barely see a hint of his old age.
At just one glance, someone in the audience exclaimed.
"Mr. Ling?"
"Why is it this old guy!"
"Hehe... It seems that Chu He is serious this time. This old guy Ling Fanghun is not easy to deal with!"
"Yes, this man is extremely patient. Back then, for the sake of the previous generation of the Chu family's patriarch, he stayed in the hostile Luo family for three years. In the end, he succeeded in killing his enemy and returned with glory! If he takes action, I'm afraid Chu Tianxiao will be in trouble this time!"
"That's not necessarily true. I heard that Chu Tianxiao, this prodigal son, is best at making people who are usually calm and indifferent become upset and lose their composure. Maybe..."
"Stop joking! How could Ling Fanghun be so angry at a young prodigal? I don't believe it!"
"Hehe, who knows! I heard that this prodigal son's methods... Tsk tsk..."
"Then wait and see!"
The crowd was talking, but Chu Tianxiao ignored them and looked at the old man who was walking slowly towards him with his eyes slightly narrowed.
Ling Fanghun, an old man of the Chu family, has been the housekeeper for decades and has not appeared for a long time. It is rumored that he was once a powerful figure and made a great name for himself. After returning to the Chu family, he performed his duties conscientiously and worked diligently, with a very high prestige. He has followed two generations of Chu family masters and has a very deep resume.
Back then, the Chu family had gone through several changes, with internal and external troubles, and it was this old butler who stepped in to suppress them and ensure internal safety.
At first, this old butler was Chu He's direct supporter, and it was no exaggeration to say that he was the backbone of the group. This was because he had always done a great job in stabilizing the internal situation and easing conflicts. Obviously, Chu He sent him here as a declaration, implying that Chu Tianxiao was an "internal threat" that needed to be "suppressed".
Moreover, as Chuhe had already made up his mind, he was old and weak, and had actually retired a long time ago. Now that he was sent by Chuhe, the meaning was self-evident...
At this moment, the old butler had walked to within a foot of Chu Tianxiao, bowed slightly, and said respectfully: "This old servant greets the Second Young Master."
Before Chu Tianxiao could even support him, he had already stood up again. Although his words were respectful, the details in them were not necessarily respectful...
Several people in the audience suddenly felt like they were watching a good show.
"Is Mr. Ling okay?" Chu Tianxiao was not surprised and asked him a greeting.
"Thanks to the second young master, I can still chew it." The old butler seemed to be hinting at something.
"Is that so..." Chu Tianxiao narrowed his eyes slightly, and saw the old housekeeper bow his head respectfully again, and then said: "The second young master came in a hurry last night, and I was negligent in my courtesy. Now do you want to go back to the mansion with me immediately, or..."
Chu Tianxiao smiled slightly: "Go back home."
"I have prepared a carriage for you..."
"No need, I'll just use my own. The one you prepared... I'm a little scared to sit on it."
"So..." The old butler seemed not to hear the sarcasm in Chu Tianxiao's mouth, but bowed and said, "Please let this old servant whip the horse for you."
As soon as these words fell, there was an uproar in the room! Although this old housekeeper has retired now, his official status back then was not high, but he was an old man who had followed two generations of the family head, and his qualifications were there! Even Chu He was respectful when he saw him, so how could he let him whip the horse
All of a sudden, the smart people in the field came to their senses...
"I see... Is this a method of flattery?"
"Chu He is indeed Chu He! He found the flaw in Chu Tianxiao's incident last night so quickly! That is... arrogance!"
"Yes, originally, Chu Tianxiao had the upper hand. Chu He knew that the scene was too shocking and difficult to suppress, so he played this trick in front of everyone!"
"Yes, if Chu Tianxiao really lets old man Ling whip the horse, then he will become arrogant and aggressive. When he returns to the Chu family, how will those people look at him? Will they think that he is just a bossy young man? It will be difficult for him to achieve great things?"
"I think the more crucial thing is yet to come! As you all know, Chu He had already moved into the Young Master's building many years ago! And now, Chu Tianxiao, the nominal Young Master, is back, so where should he live? Should Chu He move out or should Chu Tianxiao move to a new place? This has a lot of implications! If the old butler really whips the horse, he will definitely take Chu Tianxiao all the way to the side room. Young Master's building? There's no need to think about any other inferior place to stay!"
"Yes, given the seniority of Old Butler Yi Ling, he has done everything he can to whip up horses for you. You are a prodigal son who has just returned to the family after being away for so many years, and you still want to push your luck? If there is a conflict later, Chu Tianxiao will definitely be in a disadvantageous position. If the other party just complains, will he really fight back? It's really a dilemma!"
"Terrible! In just one night, Chu He came up with a way to turn the situation around. This method of flattering and killing, coupled with taking advantage of one's seniority, is almost unsolvable!"
Everyone was talking about it. Of course, they were all using their true essence to transmit their thoughts. But they could see that Mu Liuling, who had been standing behind Chu Tianxiao, could also see it. He was anxious and angry at the moment. He gritted his teeth and glared at the old housekeeper...
However, Chu Tianxiao was indifferent to this, but the smile on his lips became more intense: "Old Ling, you are joking. You are an elder in the Chu family. How dare Tianxiao let you whip the horse?"
Old housekeeper Ling waved his hand, clasped his fists and said respectfully: "Second Young Master has won a hundred games in a row and defeated Luo Bingqing. You have helped me to avenge my anger. I am old and weak and cannot repay you, but I can still whip your horse for you."
"Please don't let this old servant down."
Chu Tianxiao thought to himself that your story was so fake. Yes, you did have a grudge against the Luo family, but so many years have passed, and the grudge between the two families has long been resolved... If nothing unexpected happens, Luo Bingqing will marry into the Chu family and become Chu He's legal wife, your mistress! I beat her so badly this time, ruining Chu He's plan, you might hate me to death in your heart, but now you say you've vented your anger'...
He is indeed an old fox who lies without blinking an eye.
Chu Tianxiao smiled slightly and said, "Since Elder Ling has such a heart, Tianxiao cannot disappoint him. However... my Thunder Dragon Horse has a bad temper, I'm afraid you are not up to the task, right?"
After hearing this, Mu Liuling's eyes lit up immediately - yes, the Thunder Dragon Horse is not something that ordinary people can control. The young master seems to have cultivated some secret method of thunder, so that he can control this beast with the beast control ring, but this old housekeeper can't do it! If this matter is put aside, it would be a good response.
However, how could Butler Ling not guess this little trick
"Haha... Of course I won't lead the fierce Thunder Dragon horse." The old housekeeper Ling showed a dry smile on his face, which was very ugly, but in the eyes of everyone, it clearly carried a hint of sinister cunning... (To be continued.)