The End Times as a Song

Chapter 104 So Thirsty!

The middle-aged man spoke slowly, methodically, and calmly.

He calmly sprinkled the fish bait in his hand, feeding the carp in the lake.

He was dignified and generous, with his long hair tied up high. He wore a simple and plain white robe, like a hermit immortal who lived apart from the world. Unlike others, he also seemed to be a bit shrewd and calculating.

"Your subordinate greets the clan leader...!"

Two servants hurriedly entered the Yuyang Pavilion, exchanged a glance, and knelt down with a thud, bowing to the middle-aged man.

"Is there something you need...?"

The middle-aged man glanced symbolically behind him, then turned away without turning back, continuing to calmly feed the fish. He habitually drew out his question to the servant.

"Reporting to the clan leader, Young Master Li Luo and Young Master Yan Cai have returned."

Two servants reported to the Tushan clan chief about the stranger that Li Luo had brought back.

"So what if you're back...! What's the big deal...!"

The Tushan clan chief glanced at the kneeling servant, then turned back as if nothing had happened, busying himself with his work and calmly replying to the servant, appearing quite relaxed and at ease.

"The two young masters have also brought back a stranger, who is requesting an audience at the door...!"

Two servants solemnly reported to the Tushan clan chief about the unfamiliar boy that Li Luo had brought back.

"You said Li Luo and Yan Cai came back, and they brought back a stranger...?"

Upon hearing this, the Tu Shan clan chief's expression suddenly turned serious. He took it seriously, turned around anxiously, and confirmed with his attendant again.

"Yes, Young Master Li Luo and Young Master Yan Cai brought back a stranger...!"

Seeing how much the Tushan clan chief valued this, the attendants flattered him by repeating his original words.

"stranger……?"

The Tu Shan clan chief revealed an enigmatic smile, habitually rubbing his nose, his words carrying an air of mystery.

"Yes, Chieftain!"

The two servants couldn't figure out what the Tushan clan chief meant, so they could only echo his words.

"Didn't you figure out who the stranger is...?"

The Tu Shan clan chief turned to look at his attendant, and touched his chin intentionally or unintentionally, looking somewhat embarrassed, before continuing to question the attendant.

"This...! I still don't understand...! Should we see the clan leader or not?"

The two servants glanced awkwardly at the Tushan clan chief, hoping to get some new instructions from him.

"To see, to see, is necessary."

The Tushan clan chief replied to his servant with unwavering resolve.

"Then, I would like to ask the clan chief how to arrange for them...?"

The two servants looked at the Tushan clan chief expectantly and spoke in unison.

"I definitely need to meet him, but as for how to meet him, I still need to think about it."

The Tu Shan clan chief took a deep breath, thought for a long time, and looked troubled. He looked up at his attendant and said something meaningful.

"Alright then! Take those three children to Jingxin Garden to rest and change into clean clothes. I'll think about when they can come to see me later..."

After careful consideration, the Tushan clan chief gave a few instructions to his two attendants. The two attendants seemed to understand something, yet also seemed to understand nothing at all.

"Yes, I will arrange it right away...!"

The two attendants scratched their heads, exchanged a glance, and accepted the Tu Shan clan chief's order. They stood up and turned to leave.

"Sigh...! Wait, come back here. Remember where Madam Yuyang is in Plum Blossom Garden. Try not to make a fuss and let Madam Yuyang recuperate in peace, understand?"

As if remembering something, the Tushan clan chief suddenly stopped the attendant who was about to leave and solemnly gave him a few words of advice.

"Understood, Your subordinate...! Then I shall take my leave."

The servants finally understood that the clan chief had a tendency to be a henpecked husband, so they obediently nodded and bowed and withdrew.

"Go...! Step aside!"

The Tushan clan chief turned his back, waved his sleeve, and signaled the servants to leave immediately.

"Tu Shanyan...! You brat, you're finally back! You've suffered a lot out there...!"

The Tu Shan clan chief sighed deeply, facing the direction of the Tranquil Garden, and uttered a long, thoughtful phrase.

At that moment, Lan Ruo happened to pass by and overheard something she shouldn't have. She turned to look at the Tu Shan clan chief.

"Young Master Yan, you're back...? But why didn't the clan leader tell Madam immediately...? Did something happen to you, Young Master? No, we must tell Madam as soon as possible...?"

Lan Ruo did not go forward to disturb the Tu Shan clan chief, but instead turned around and left in a hurry.

"Madam, Madam, Young Master Yan has returned...! Madam...!"

Lan Ruo ran breathlessly into Meixiang Garden and burst into Madam Yuyang's boudoir.

"Lan Ruo, what's wrong with you...? You're so rash and disorderly, what kind of behavior is this...?"

Inside the room, a pale, sickly woman lay on the bed, looking listless. Hearing Lan Ruo's voice, she sat up and scolded Lan Ruo a few times.

"Madam, Young Master Li Luo, Young Master Li Luo, we've found Young Master Yan! Our Young Master Yan is back...!"

Lan Ruo was panting heavily. She saw Yu Yang sit up, so she quickly went forward to help him up and tidied her posture.

"Ah Yan...! My Ah Yan is back! Take me there...! Cough cough...! I want to see him, I want to see him...!"

Upon hearing this, the lady was overjoyed. Her listless face instantly brightened, and she excitedly pleaded with Lanruo, expressing the long-suppressed feelings of longing in her heart.

"Madam, please calm down and don't get agitated. Your current physical condition is not suitable for extreme joy or sorrow...!"

Seeing that the lady was very agitated, Lan Ruo looked worried and kindly reminded her.

"I'm fine, I'm not excited, I'm just so happy, he's finally back, he's finally willing to come back...!"

"Back then, I was the one who let him down, making him suffer a lot outside. As his mother, I failed in my responsibilities."

The lady looked regretful; she seemed particularly sad, tears streaming down her pale face, making her appear so helpless.

"Madam, please don't say that...! You were protecting Young Master Yan back then. If it weren't for you, Young Master Yan probably wouldn't be alive today."

Seeing that the lady was particularly sad, Lanruo helped her wipe away the tear tracks from the corners of her eyes.

“I, Yu Yang, am so lucky. I never expected that A Yan would be willing to come home, see me one last time, and spend the rest of his life with me. Quick, help me up and help me get ready. I need to see him. I can’t wait a moment longer.”

Lady Yuyang suddenly became sad and was about to get up to wash and dress up in order to see Tu Shanyan, whom she had been thinking about day and night.

"Madam, please don't rush. Let me finish. The clan leader has blocked the news from you. I overheard it by accident. You need to be prepared...! We can't see Young Master Ayan right now. Besides, you're not feeling well, you need to rest and recover. There's still a lot to do...!"

Lan Ruo patiently persuaded Madam Yu Yang.