Chapter Fifty-two: An Unwelcome Guest

  Seeing Xiao Yu didn't greet them and directly walked to his seat, one of the older guests suddenly became unhappy.

  The old man looked very dignified, wearing a magnificent long gown with golden silk embroidery on the edges, showing his wealth and status.

  But Xiao Yu has been on a roll since then, conquering east and west, unstoppable wherever he goes, and now he's developed the air of a strongman, so naturally he doesn't take these people seriously.

  He was originally the overlord of this lion kingdom, his own small kingdom. Now that the imperial court has declined, its control over the vassal states and fiefdoms is getting weaker and weaker. Each territory relies on its own strength to gain a corresponding position. Xiao Yu's military power is now strong, fearless of anyone's invasion, and naturally has enough confidence.

  Without desires, Xiao Yu is self-sufficient in this vast northwestern land, and has no need to humble himself before anyone, so he doesn't need to curry favor with anyone. Whoever comes to him is the most important person, and naturally, he doesn't need to look at anyone's face.

  "Who are these guests?" Xiao Yu asked, although she already knew they were from the Wang family of the Fifth Aunt.

  Wu Jie's name is Wang Xiwen.

  Lao Guan Jia Xiao Hong naturally understood what Xiao Yu meant, and at this time he walked up with a knowing look on his face, pretending to say: "Report to the Lord, these few people are the distant relatives of the Fifth Lady, because they haven't seen the Fifth Lady for a long time, they miss her very much, today they specially came to visit."

  When there were no outsiders, Xiao Hong would directly call Xiao Yu "Young Master". In front of outsiders, Xiao Hong naturally knew to give Xiao Yu face and directly addressed him as "Lord".

  Xiao Yu listened and pretended to be suddenly enlightened, saying "Oh" in a tone of sudden understanding. He said: "It turns out that you are the relatives of Wu Sao, I have been busy with official duties recently, suppressing bandits, and didn't have time to come and greet you from afar, please forgive me for my rudeness. However, since you are Wu Sao's family members, you don't count as outsiders, I believe you won't blame me for my lack of courtesy."

  Xiao Yu's words were also very well-spoken, neither arrogant nor humble, with a full momentum, and a hint of modesty, showing the dignity of a lord.

  Xiao Hong listened to Xiao Yu's words and couldn't help but feel admiration. It had only been three days since they last met, yet Xiao Yu was able to say something so profound. Moreover, he sat upright in the main seat with an air of confidence that truly gave off a regal aura.

  Xiao Hong was also greatly relieved and felt that there were successors in the Xiao family now.

  Actually, Xiao Yu just learned from those movies and TV dramas in his past life. At that time, the dormitory often downloaded some videos to watch, and for a period of time, he was fascinated by imperial dramas. A brother downloaded something like "Han Wu Da Di" or "Kang Xi Wang Chao", and watched it continuously for several days and nights. So Xiao Yu also learned some of the actors' styles, and now he's showing off, quite naturally.

  "It's said that Young Master Xiao is always busy, working through the night and even not returning to his territory for several days. We've all heard about it, and today I see that it's indeed true. Old Wang Zimo pays his respects here." The old man spoke with courtesy, but only cupped his hands together while seated, without standing up or even lifting his buttocks. Moreover, what he said about Xiao Yu being busy and not returning to his territory was actually a sarcastic remark about Xiao Yu's previous idle life of eating, drinking, whoring, and gambling, often hanging out outside.

  The Lion King's power has been weakening in recent years, which is known to many people. Xiao Zhantian was also a famous general of the Tian Shi Wang Dynasty back then, with great prestige and reputation, known throughout the four seas, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to marry so many excellent daughters-in-law.

  And that's why many people have been paying attention to the Lion King Territory, and they also saw its decline after Xiao Zhan Tian's death.

  Without Xiao Zhan Tian, the last bit of awe those people had for the Lion King's territory has long since vanished. The constant rumors about the decline of the Lion King's territory and Xiao Yu's wastefulness have also given everyone an impression that the Lion King's territory is a land on the verge of collapse.

  As for Xiao Yu's recent suppression of bandits everywhere, winning victory after victory, and defeating the Kalu army, others didn't pay much attention to it.

  On the one hand, such a lion king territory is no longer worth their attention. On the other hand, it was also because Karu's father was trying to downplay the negative impact of their miserable defeat, making others think that they had only clashed with the Lion King Territory and fought some battles, but the specific situation was vague.

  So, although Xiao Yu has achieved astonishing results during this period of time, in other people's impression, the Lion King Territory is still stuck in its previous state before Xiao Yu crossed over, thinking that the Lion King Territory will always be like this and will soon be defeated by Xiao Yu.

  The Wang family's territory is thousands of miles away from the Lion King's territory, so they wouldn't know about these things. That's why when they came to the Lion King's territory, they naturally looked down on the Lion King's territory and looked down on Xiao Yu.

  For a territory on the verge of collapse, who would have any respect? If it were Xiao Zhan Tian, they might still be intimidated by his former reputation, but Xiao Zhan Tian is already dead, and his son is incompetent, so who would take him seriously?

  Xiao Yu wasn't an idiot either, so how could he not hear the underlying tone in Wang Zimeng's words? However, he just let out a light cold hum and didn't show too much anger.

  Xiao Yu's personality is to make a big fortune in silence. You don't pay attention to me and think I'm very backward, that's even better. Wait until I wipe out the bandits in the northwest and establish a powerful territory, then you'll be shocked. At that time, see how I compete for dominance over the world.

  At this time, it was a chaotic world, the bird that sticks its head out gets shot, whoever is stronger will be more likely to be envied and attacked by others.

  Xiao Hong and Long Hui's expressions changed slightly at Wang Zimo's disrespectful attitude. After all, Xiao Yu was the current lord of the Lion King's territory. How could Wang Zimo not even stand up to pay his respects? This was an insult of a high degree. Even if he was a member of Xi Wen's family, this was still too much.

  The two of them were about to stand up and have a serious discussion, but Xiao Yu stopped them in time with her eyes. Xiao Yu planned to see their intention first before doing anything else.

  It is said that those who come are not good, and the good do not come. The lion king has been down on his luck for so many years, and there have been no noble guests visiting. Now that these people have arrived, it's definitely not a good thing.

  Adding flowers to brocade, when the wall collapses, everyone will push it. When you're doing well, everyone is willing to come and flatter you, adding more color to your life. However, when you're down on your luck, everyone will come and kick you while you're down.

  Now Lion King is such a fallen image in their eyes, they definitely didn't come here for anything good.

  "I wonder how many esteemed guests have arrived today, and what brings them here? Surely it's not just to pay a visit to the lord of this Lion King Territory?" Xiao Yu asked with a cold smile.

  Since the other party was so impolite, then he didn't need to be polite either. This was also because of Xiāo Yǔ's consideration for Wǔ Sǎo's face that he spoke with them in a gentle and peaceful manner. If it weren't for his fear of making Wǔ Sǎo lose face, with Xiāo Yǔ's rascal personality, he would have long since lifted these few people up and thrown them out.

  What if Xiao Yu offended the Wang family? The Wang family is so far away from the Lion King's territory, with many territories in between, and it's not possible for them to send troops to attack him. What does Xiao Yu have to fear?

  Xiao Yu is now fearless of anyone.

  The closest and largest force to him is the State of Wei, but now the State of Wei has no grudges against Xiao Yu, and it won't be easy for them to come and attack him. It's not worth the effort. This broken place of Xiao Yu also doesn't have anything that would make the other side covet it.

  "We came today, on the one hand to visit Fourth Miss, and on the other hand because Madame is seriously ill and misses Fourth Miss, so we wanted to take Fourth Miss back for a trip." Wang Zimo lightly sipped his tea and said indifferently.

  "So that's how it is. As the saying goes, 'of all virtues, filial piety comes first.' Since Eldest Sister-in-law's mother is seriously ill, it's only right to go back for a visit. However, there was no need for several of you to come in person to escort her; just sending someone to deliver a message would have been enough." Xiao Yu wasn't an idiot and could naturally hear the underlying meaning behind these words, which were clearly just superficial excuses with other implications hidden inside.

  When Prince Mo heard Xiao Yu's question, his face involuntarily showed a hint of surprise. He thought to himself: "It is said that this new lord is a prodigal son who indulges in food, drink, and women, and has no scholarly pursuits, but how can he be so perceptive and speak so sharply?"

  Although Prince Mo was surprised in his heart, he didn't show any expression on the surface. He pondered for a moment and said: "This time, I was sent over because Madam heard that the Lion King's neighborhood has been plagued by internal and external troubles, and the situation is not good. The fifth young master of the Xiao family has also passed away, and she is afraid that the fourth miss will be bullied here, so she wants me to take the fourth miss back to live for a while."

  "Oh? I don't know what you mean by 'staying for a while', how long is that?" Xiao Yu's narrowed eyes immediately flashed with a cold light.

  Wang Zimo's words have actually made it clear what this trip means. What's the point of staying for a while? It's clear that the Lion King's territory is now so broken and destitute, food and clothing are all problems, her husband is dead, what's the point of still being here? Our maternal family can raise a girl, we should take Fourth Miss back, not let her stay here.

  Xiao Yu remembered that time when he peeked at Fourth Sister and Fifth Sister taking a bath, but it was said by Fourth Sister Xue Xia that the Wang family had already arranged several marriages for Xi Wen, with countless young men coveting her beauty and coming to propose.

  Understood the other's intention, Xiao Yu couldn't help but feel a surge of anger rising up in her heart. This was clearly a slap in the face, wanting to take back the girl who had already been married off.

  Lao Guan Jia Xiao Hong and Long Hui heard this sentence, also suddenly stood up, but without Xiao Yu speaking, they also didn't speak first.

  After this period of time, Xiao Yu had unknowingly accumulated a kind of dignity as a superior, so neither Xiao Hong nor Long Hui dared to speak before Xiao Yu opened his mouth.

  Xiao Yu's other four sisters-in-law also furrowed their brows upon hearing this, and Fourth Sister Xue Xia stood up directly. Actually, they had guessed the purpose of these people's visit from the moment they arrived.

  But when Prince Mo himself said it out loud, it still made everyone feel a great sense of humiliation.

  At first, Da Sao Qi Yin and others had also advised Xi Wen to return to her natal home, saying that she might have a better life there, which was also for Xi Wen's own good. However, after this period of time, Xiao Yu brought about a huge change in Shi Wang Ling, and Shi Wang Ling has regained his vitality, not as down-and-out as before, so the several Sao naturally would no longer advise Xi Wen to return.

  Xiao's family actively sending Xiwen back is one thing, but they came directly to ask for her today, which is a completely different matter.

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  Today I've updated two chapters, Xiao Sa is too tired these past few days, but the word count for these two chapters is almost 8,000 words, which is equivalent to three small chapters. Here, I'd like to thank Sahara d sand, Zhen's Fall DA丶Michael for their rewards, especially DA丶Michael, as a student, you've shown such great support for Xiao Sa, making such a promise has made Xiao Sa very excited, for all of you, Xiao Sa also makes a promise, to finish writing this book well and complete it smoothly.