"I…" Jun Xie lowered his gaze, and after a long moment of silence, he said, "I don't know… I don't know how I will react. For my whole life, I have hated him, but recently, my opinion of him is changing… Maybe I will do what Brother Fang has just said. I will listen to his side of the story."
Zheng Xiang smiled, "Alright, then today, I promise you guys - I will definitely give my parents a chance if they are alive. And I hope they are because I have a lot of questions to ask."
Just then, the carriage came to a halt.
"Young Master, we have reached home."
A guard from outside called out.
'Home, huh?' Ye Tian Yun smiled while shaking his head.
A few moments later, all three of them were standing out, and the two young ladies were also stepping out of the carriage.
Ye Tian Yun turned towards Jun Xie and Zheng Xian, "Come to my courtyard after a few minutes. I will go ahead and have a chat with Prime Minister Fang. Meanwhile, you can bring Miss Wu and Sister Bai back to the Guest Courtyard."
"Alright," Jun Xie replied, while Zheng Xiang nodded.
Ye Tian Yun bade them farewell and headed for the Main Courtyard...
It was past dinner time, and Ye Tian Yun wanted to meet Prime Minister Fang and inform him about his plan for closed-door cultivation and the planned visit to the Thunder Valley after five days.
It wasn't long before he found Prime Minister Fang. Unlike usual times, the latter was sitting on a cushion on the Second Floor, with Madam Xin sitting beside him.
As Ye Tian Yun approached, he was able to hear their discussion, loud and clear.
"....is right," Madam Xin said, "This design is really good, what do you think?"
Prime Minister Fang nodded, "Yes, it's pretty exquisite. But there's too much golden design. It might seem a bit extravagant!"
"What extravagant? Hmph! It's my son's wedding, and you want me to send normal flyers to invite everyone?" Madam Xin pouted.
Prime Minister Fang rolled his eyes, "Of course not, it's just, we don't need to act so high and mighty, do we?"
"Sigh, it's just one wedding," Madam Xin frowned, "It's the first wedding in the next generation. I don't know what you want to say, but I want my son to have the best!"
Prime Minister Fang sighed, "You think I don't want that? Sigh, alright, let's go with this one!"
"Yay!" Madam Xin's face instantly lit up with joy, "You're the best!"
"I know," Prime Minister Fang smiled, "We will have invitation cards ready in a few days. How is everything else going on? Have you decided on the dancers and other decorations?"
"I am still looking for the best," Madam Xin smiled, "As I said, for the next five days, I will plan everything and start with the arrangements!"
Prime Minister Fang couldn't help but smile upon seeing the excitement in Madam Xin's eyes, suddenly his expression faltered, and he turned his head towards the door.
The door was pushed open, and a young man stepped inside.
"Xiao Chen!" Madam Xin smiled, "You're back? How was the dinner, son?"
Ye Tian Yun smiled, "It was good. Really good. You should have come with me. You would have definitely enjoyed it."
Prime Minister Fang shrugged, "I told you to talk to your mother about this."
Madam Xin rolled her eyes, "You two… how can we go with us? You're the one who was invited. It will look bad, and don't forget that the other party is our future in-laws!"
Ye Tian Yun sighed, "I should have asked them to pack some food… ugh, it was so tasty that I totally forgot about this."
"It's alright, son," Madam Xin smiled and moved her hands, gesturing at Ye Tian Yun, "Come here, first. And look at this."
Ye Tian Yun walked over and saw different types of exquisite scrolls in red, green, and yellow colors.
"Are these…"
"Yes," Madam Xin grinned, "These are samples for the wedding invitation! Which one do you like?"
Ye Tian Yun smiled and pointed at the one which Madam Xin had chosen earlier; he said, "This one is quite good."
"I know, right!" Madam Xin nodded with a proud expression, "You have good taste."
Prime Minister Fang rolled his eyes, "Alright, alright, anyway, what happened, Xiao Chen? Are you here just to talk, or is it something else?"
Ye Tian Yun took a breath and said, "I am here to discuss two things. One, I will be going into closed-door cultivation for the next five days, and secondly, once I am out, I will be leaving the clan to visit the Thunder Valley."
"Hm? But son… your wedding…" Madam Xin frowned.
"I know, but I must go to the Thunder Valley."
Prime Minister Fang thought for a moment and said, "Well, if you promise me that you aren't running away from the marriage, I will allow you to go."
Ye Tian Yun cleared his throat and said, "I am not running away."
Prime Minister Fang nodded, "Alright, I will prepare Golden Ferghana Horses for you. Are you planning to go alone?"
Ye Tian Yun shook his head, "No, I will be taking the other four with me."
"Oh, alright," Prime Minister Fang smiled, "I will have the horses arranged."
"Hmm," Ye Tian Yun nodded, "Alright, you guys continue, I will take my leave."
Madam Xin smiled, "Have some rest, son. And good luck with your cultivation."
"Thank you…" Ye Tian Yun smiled and, giving a light bow, he left the room, heading for Fang Chen's courtyard.
Madam Xin stared at the door through which Ye Tian Yun had left. Her smile had receded and her eyes had dimmed.
It didn't take long before Prime Minister Fang noticed something amiss.
"What happened?" He asked.
Madam Xin sighed, "I think he knew the truth…"
"What?" Prime Minister Fang frowned, "Why did you think that? Su Ming promised he won't reveal the truth to him, at least not yet."
Madam Xin sighed, "It's not about that… it's just my gut feeling. Have you noticed one thing?"
"What?"
"Ever since Xiao Chen returned from the sect, not once has he called me Mother or referred to you as Father…"
"...."