Chapter 72
It was said that the Emperor of Great Yan Dynasty, Yan Dan, had one hundred sons and more than thousands of grandchildren . And, the one hundred sons of Emperor Yan were also the Clan Leaders of one hundred Imperial Clans of Great Yan Dynasty .
Although Yan Buji was an unruly man, he was the genuine grandson of Yan Dan's ninth son, thus, making him the blood great grandson of Yan Dan, and the clan leader of the Ninth Imperial Clan of Great Yan Dynasty . On the other side, the ancestor of Yan Jiuhui was a concubine's son of Yan Dan's ninth son . As a result, it placed him under the sovereign of Duke Yan Le, the Clan Leader of his clan .
After Lu Chengfeng's identity was confirmed, it was natural that he would inherit the title of Duke Yan Le, the governmental post of West Supervisor, and the position of the Clan Leader for the Ninth Imperial Clan . In terms of his position in the clan's hierarchy, Lu Chengfeng was the genuine patriarch of Yan Jiuhui and Yan Bugui .
At the present time, Yan Jiuhui was over one hundred years old . So for the time being, he still couldn't put away his face and talk with Lu Chengfeng . So, while Yan Bugui confirmed Lu Chengfeng's identity and started to help him in handling all kind of archives, official documents, and handing over all sorts of seals and tokens, Yan Jiuhui pulled a long face and strode away .
However, Yan Bugui was a true grandson by rank . Although Yan Jiuhui could run away for now, he had no choice but to stay back obediently, waiting to serve his new patriarch . In fact, it was not only today that he had to do this . Yan Jiuhui had told him straightaway, that as Lu Chengfeng had yet to have any dependable subordinates in Ji City, Yan Bugui was required to bring a group of men and serve Lu Chengfeng, fulfilling all his orders .
After a restless night, the handing over procedure had finally completed . In just one night, Lu Chengfeng had become one of the members of the Imperial Family, Duke Yan Le of Great Yan Dynasty, and the West Supervisor . With great hospitality, Yu Xuan brought Lu Chengfeng and all his hanger-ons to the official Mansion of Duke Yan Le . It was a luxurious mansion which ranked thirtieth in Ji City, occupying a land of nearly one thousand acres .
After Lu Chengfeng settled a few urgent issues and had all persons-in-charge of different levels in Duke Yan Le Mansion gathered together, noon had already arrived . The rainstorm last night was like a nightmare, leaving no traces behind on this second day . Currently, the sun had climbed up to the middle of the sky, and was pouring its heat down onto the main courtyard of the mansion, making a few hundred persons-in-charge sweat all over their bodies .
Wearing a chiffon cloth, Lu Chengfeng sat under the eave, throwing a cold gaze at these persons-in-charge who had respectful and cautious expressions .
When the hot sunlight nearly made these subordinates faint, only then did Lu Chengfeng say lightly, "Well, never mind . From now onwards, keep your mind on the work and do them diligently . Everything will follow the same rules and orders like before . I'm not an unreasonable Master . As long as you persevere and have respect for me, it is not necessary for me to pick a few unlucky fellows, kill them in front of you and teach you a lesson . "
Wu Qi was leaning against a pillar, watching at these persons-in-charge smilingly . Actually, Lu Chengfeng was doing a right thing by letting these people expose under the hot sun . As he was a new Master to these people, if he didn't teach them a little bit of a lesson, perhaps these people would cause some messy problems for him in the future .
By lightly tapping on these people’s head, it would make Lu Chengfeng's life easier when he really took control of the massive legacy of Yan Buji . Not to mention how much of power the post of West Supervisor held, just with the two provinces of fief under the name of Yan Buji, how much would they yield him annually? And how many properties in these two provinces belonged to Lu Chengfeng? He would need people to help him in managing all these things .
By just looking at this group of over four hundred persons-in-charge in the Duke Mansion, it wasn't tough to imagine how enormous the family property was .
The sound of jade pendants knocking each other was heard as Tie Yuewu brought a few serving ladies, followed by the savage looking Crimson Blue Snake, and came over to the scene . Her face was melted in a smile .
"Chengfeng, my dear son, this is the first time you came to Ji City . I'm sure you're not familiar with almost anything . In addition to that, there are many affairs that need to be handled in this Duke Mansion, and I think you don't have a suitable candidate to help you . Don't worry, your mother has brought quite a few of capable and smart men here, they can share your burden!" Tie Yuewu kept smiling and her eyes nearly narrowed into a curve line . Lu Chengfeng had become the Duke of Great Yan Dynasty . How much of benefit could that bring to her, his mother?
Wu Qi laughed . He was looking at Lu Chengfeng, wanting to see how the man was going to answer to his mother .
If he allowed those stewards brought by Tie Yuewu to interfere with the affairs of Duke Yan Le Mansion, most probably, after some time, Lu Chengfeng would have nothing to do with this Mansion anymore . On the contrary, though Lu Chengfeng wasn't familiar with these persons-in-charge of Duke Yan Le Mansion, but after all, they were the servants that served Yan Buji before, thus, making them more reliable and trustworthy .
Expressionless like a calm surface of the water, Lu Chengfeng stared at Tie Yuewu . After some long moments, he sighed under his breath .
"These are just trifling matters . I don't think mother should worry about them . Yan Fu, prepare some gifts that are worth three million gold coins, and send the Maiden out from the Mansion . Also, give some gold and silver coins to the men the Maiden brought here . After all, they had traveled so far to Ji City . We can't let them return with empty hands!"
Among many stewards in the courtyard, four old men were standing at the forefront . One of them with a white beard took a step forward hastily and answered respectfully .
Tie Yuewu's face darkened immediately . With malevolent eyes, she glared at Lu Chengfeng and cried, "Chengfeng, how dare you!"
Lu Chengfeng looked at Tie Yuewu indifferently, then said with a soft voice, "No matter what, you are my mother . So, your son will make sure the entire clan of Marquis Yuanyang stays wealthy . Whatever Marquis Yuanyang wishes to do, just send someone here and let me know . But, your son has no relation or whatsoever with Lu Clan!"
Tie Yuewu rolled her eyes . Her darkened face suddenly bloomed with a bright smile like the spring flowers . "Oh dear son, why are you scaring your mother like that? You don't want to relate yourself with Lu Clan? I understand now . How about this, after mother returns, I'll divorce with Lu Wenruo?" Tie Yuewu said with a big smile, yet she was meticulously peeking at Lu Chengfeng's expression .
Lu Chengfeng pondered, then said lightly, "Well, I think mother should handle this for yourself . After all, this is mother's own affair . How could your son interfere with your decision?"
Tie Yuewu remained quiet for some moments . Carefully, she asked, "Then . . . mother will divorce from Lu Clan after the return? And . . . mother will pay more visits to my dear son, Chengfeng?"
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