Chapter 87

Looking at the three faces that didn't act their age, Gao Yang's mouth twitched, but he resigned himself to his fate.

"Hello, Grandpa Lu!"

"Hello, Grandpa Qin."

"Hello, Grandpa Zhao!"

The three were not young, almost all old generals from the same period as Gao Tianlong, and held pivotal positions in Great Qian.

Calling them "Grandpa" was not a loss.

And he couldn't call them "Uncle," otherwise, in terms of generation, he would be a generation behind Gao Tianlong.

That would be extremely rude.

As Gao Yang's voice rang out, the three couldn't help but laugh loudly.

"Old Duke, this kid is not bad. I heard the Song family broke off the engagement. I happen to have a granddaughter who is as beautiful as a flower. Today, consider this kid lucky; I'll betroth her to him!"

Lu Zhen looked at Gao Yang, showing satisfaction.

Gao Yang's heart stirred upon hearing this.

He subconsciously looked at Old Master Lu, only to see his face like a demon in the world, his physique large, and his voice loud.

This instantly made him imagine what Old Master Lu's granddaughter looked like, and his legs almost went soft with fear.

"Grandpa Lu, to tell you the truth, after the Song family broke off the engagement, I feel dead inside regarding love for the time being. Let's skip it."

Great Qian respects the orders of parents and the words of matchmakers. If this were directly settled, she would truly be a fierce tigress.

His life would be ruined.

And he was still thinking about listening to music in the brothel? I'm afraid she would punch his balls off!

Hearing Gao Yang's words, Lu Zhen thought he was truly heartbroken.

He nodded and said in a deep voice: "It was my abruptness. The Song family is short-sighted and dared to break the engagement. Don't worry about this matter. Just for the sake of you calling me 'Grandpa Lu,' I will definitely stand up for you."

"The Song family has a few clansmen training in the military; I will definitely train them hard!"

Gao Yang breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "Junior thanks Grandpa Lu."

At this time, Qin Zhenguo looked at Gao Yang with interest: "The mixing of sand into the grain that the Emperor mentioned in the court today, was that your strategy behind the scenes?"

Gao Yang nodded and admitted it directly, "It was indeed me."

This couldn't be hidden, and it couldn't be hidden.

After all, this strategy didn't look like something the Empress would think of.

On the contrary, Qin Zhenguo had spoken for him in the court earlier, and everyone present was his own people; it would be somewhat stupid to cover it up again.

Hiss!

Seeing Gao Yang nod, the three gasped in unison.

"Not bad, the Old Duke has a successor. It makes me feel very gratified!"

Zhao Ponu stroked his beard and said with satisfaction.

Feeling the envious gazes of the three, Gao Tianlong's eyes also revealed a sense of gratification, and even a rare smile appeared on his face.

Even Gao Feng, who had always looked at Gao Yang with some displeasure, had a much softer expression.

At this time, a maid walked up holding a tea box.

"Master, the tea box is here," the maid said to Gao Feng.

Gao Feng's gaze fell on Gao Yang, and thinking of Gao Yang's performance recently, he felt somewhat guilty.

Even after rushing back hundreds of miles from Linjiang City, he didn't forget to honor his old father.

Although he didn't say it, he was somewhat moved in his heart.

"Open it and fill it for the old generals. Such good tea should be shared," Gao Feng said without even looking.

"Yes!"

The maid put down the tea box and brought the teacups.

Gao Yang was stunned, but instantly realized, "Tea box?"

"Fill it?"

Gao Yang subconsciously stood up, wanting to stop it.

But it was too late, because the maid had already opened the tea box, revealing the shining silver inside.

"This..."

The maid was instantly stunned.

She had been making tea for so many years, and this was the first time she had seen this inside a tea box.

"Master, this... the teacup can't hold it!"

Gao Feng's brows furrowed tightly, and he was about to reprimand.

But when he turned back, he was also stunned, and then looked at Gao Yang in disbelief.

You put this stuff in the tea box?

Gao Tianlong was also stunned.

Qin Zhenguo, Lu Zhen, and Zhao Ponu were also stunned after their gazes touched the shining silver in the tea box.

This really didn't treat them as outsiders.

For a moment, the air was filled with an awkward atmosphere.

"Unfilial son, is this the tea that Magistrate Du gave you?"

Gao Feng said with a face full of anger.

Gao Yang touched the cold token at his waist, then coughed twice and said, "Father, I warned you before; you can't blame me for this."

Gao Feng's face turned blue. No wonder this unfilial son asked him to taste it alone; it turned out he knew all along.

But since there were distinguished guests present, he couldn't vent, and his face turned green from holding it in.

Gao Tianlong's face was also somewhat awkward. He waved his hand, "Took the wrong one. It's not this box. Hurry up and bring the fine spring tea I have treasured."

The maid hurriedly hugged the tea box and went down.

Zhao Ponu took a sip of tea and said to Gao Tianlong solemnly, "Old Duke, I am old, and my eyes and ears are not good. I am not only blind but also deaf. Time truly spares no one!"

Qin Zhenguo and Lu Zhen also said in unison, "I didn't see anything either."

Gao Feng couldn't take it anymore. He bowed to Qin Zhenguo and the others, "The unfilial son was confused for a moment. I will take him down and teach him a lesson."

As he spoke, Gao Feng gave Gao Yang a look, the meaning of which was self-evident.

If he went down, it would definitely be a beating.

Gao Yang touched his nose and said, "Father, today, I'm afraid this lesson must be skipped."

As he spoke, Gao Yang took out a token from his waist, looking innocent.

Gao Feng's expression changed abruptly when his gaze touched the token in Gao Yang's hand.

"The Black Iron Token bestowed by the Emperor? Where did you get it?"

"My dealings with Magistrate Du are normal, and the Emperor knows about this. When I offered the strategy to the Emperor yesterday, I was fortunate to be appreciated by the Emperor, who bestowed this Black Iron Token. The Emperor specifically instructed Father that I am a pillar of Great Qian and cannot be beaten."

As soon as these words were spoken, Gao Feng's face almost turned green.

As the saying goes, beating children on a rainy day is just something to do when idle.

But from now on, was this also strangled?

This unfilial son's awareness of avoiding beatings, anticipating the enemy's moves—was it this terrifying?

After hearing these words, Qin Zhenguo couldn't help but laugh, "I've long heard that your kid is a poisonous strategist, mainly focusing on scheming for himself. Seeing it today, it's truly well-deserved."

Gao Tianlong scanned Gao Yang, not expecting Gao Yang to have gotten a token for self-protection.

This brat is truly cautious!

He cleared his throat and got straight to the point, "Alright, enough small talk. I called you all here today to discuss military strategy."

"Although the current Emperor is a woman, her ambition to expand far exceeds that of the previous Emperor. You and I, these old bones, might still have a use for them in this lifetime. Marching and setting up formations concern the lives of our Great Qian soldiers; do not be negligent!"