Grandpa Yan was currently in a bad mood.
"Look at this boy," Grandpa Yan complained to Madam Alo Gesang. "I’ve told him so many times to leave a way out for others. Look at what he’s done now. He wiped them out without even saying hello. Does he think he’s invincible?"
Madam Alo Gesang glanced at him calmly. "Those two families were causing trouble everywhere. You know that better than anyone. If it were me, I wouldn’t have cared. Only you always wanted to protect them. I think my son did a good job."
Madam Alo Gesang couldn’t stand Grandpa Yan’s stubbornness on this matter. Yan Aohan was their son. What did the Zheng and Yang families matter? As long as their son was happy, wiping them out was fine.
Grandpa Yan paused. "But he should have left them a path. Look at this. It’s clearly intentional."
"So what if it’s intentional?" Madam Alo Gesang got angry. This old man needed a lesson every three days. "Yan Xicheng, don’t think I’m not angry just because I haven’t shown it. Tell me, what have you done? Those useless people should have been removed long ago. Why protect them? You worry about face and give them good looks. I think you’re just full of hot air. I tell you, if you dare say one bad word about my son again, I’ll move out. You can stay here alone."
Madam Alo Gesang’s fiery temper flared up. Last time, Grandpa Yan was assassinated. He didn’t even look for the culprit, making Yan Aohan busy with it. That was enough. Now, instead of being grateful, he criticized their son.
Seeing his wife angry, Grandpa Yan quickly calmed down. "Actually, I didn’t mean anything else. I just thought he should have told me. He did everything silently. I was worried."
Seeing Grandpa Yan’s aggrieved expression, Madam Alo Gesang almost laughed. Her husband had been authoritative when young, but now he was cowardly as he aged. However, she kept a serious face.
"If you want to know, just call your son. Ask him clearly, and it will be fine."
"You go call and ask. That boy said he wouldn’t return for ten years. If I call, I’ll lose face." Grandpa Yan actually regretted interfering in Yan Aohan’s marriage long ago, but he couldn’t lose face now.
Madam Alo Gesang smiled lightly. She had no such concerns. Besides, watching them father and son fight made life less boring, even though Grandpa Yan always lost badly.
She walked to the phone and dialed Yan Aohan’s mobile number. Since they had mobile phones, finding people was much easier.
Yan Aohan answered. "Hello, this is Yan Aohan."
"Fourth Brother, it’s Mom." Madam Alo Gesang spoke.
"Mom, is something wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" Yan Aohan’s mother cared about him but rarely called, fearing she would disturb his work. Her calling now made him worry about her health.
Madam Alo Gesang hurriedly said, "No, I’m healthy." Then she added, "I heard that the Zheng and Yang families were wiped out. Your father asked what happened."
Yan Aohan paused for a moment. His old man must be complaining again. He didn’t take it to heart.
"Mom, I’m on my way back to the capital. I’ll arrive in Kyoto tomorrow. I’ll visit you then. It’s hard to explain over the phone. Let’s talk when we meet."
Hearing that Yan Aohan would return tomorrow, Madam Alo Gesang was happy. "Good, good. See you tomorrow." She hung up.
Seeing Grandpa Yan watching her closely, she said calmly, "Fourth Brother said he’ll return to Kyoto tomorrow. He’ll explain the details then.
As for you, stop worrying about the Zheng and Yang families. I don’t know the exact details, but I trust my son.
Besides, if Fourth Brother really wanted to wipe them out, he wouldn’t leave any side branches. He only eliminated those with bad intentions. Those who lived honestly are fine. They just lost their status as families protecting the nation."
Madam Alo Gesang softened her tone, her face becoming gentle. "Moreover, the Zheng and Yang families became families protecting the nation because our ancestors granted it. Taking it back is fine. You don’t need to be so surprised or sad for them."
Grandpa Yan nodded reluctantly. "Alright, let’s wait for Fourth Brother to return and talk about it." Then he blinked. "You said he’s coming back tomorrow. Can we ask when he’ll marry? He’ll be thirty after the New Year. He’s almost an old man. When I was his age, I already had two sons."
Madam Alo Gesang also wanted Yan Aohan to marry early, but she knew his temper. If he didn’t want to do something, no one could force him. So she shook her head.
"Save your energy. It’s rare for our son to return. Don’t drive him away. He said he wouldn’t return for ten years. Now he’s finally agreed to visit. If you make a fuss and he really doesn’t return, I’ll be angry with you."
"I’m just anxious. Why don’t you ask him when he’ll marry?"
Grandpa Yan found that as he aged, this was his only joy. Chasing his son to marry every day felt nice.
"I’ll find out when he returns tomorrow." Madam Alo Gesang sighed. Really, at this age, still worrying about children.
Yan Aohan didn’t know what his parents were doing. After talking to his mother, he thought for a moment and called Zhu Yanyi.
Zhu Yanyi had wanted to find Yan Aohan because of Great Uncle Yuan Xiang’s matter. But knowing Yan Aohan was busy, she hadn’t thought much of it. Now, receiving his call, she knew he was free. "Aohan, how are things on your end? Are you done?"
"I’m done. I’m on my way back. I should arrive in Kyoto tomorrow." Hearing Zhu Yanyi’s clear voice, Yan Aohan’s fatigue vanished.
"So you’ve exceeded your own plan." Zhu Yanyi understood the situation from her words and smiled.
Yan Aohan chuckled, imagining Zhu Yanyi’s playful expression. "Yes, I’ve exceeded it. There are no more Zheng and Yang families among the families protecting the nation." To cut off the madman’s retreat, Yan Aohan didn’t think he was wrong.