Zhang Yang Kills His Father

"You know what happened back in Long'ao. But you probably don't understand why the Zhang Mansion suddenly came forward to claim you and seek you out."

"Then I'll tell you everything. The Zhang Mansion isn't what it used to be. Competition is fierce in Kyoto, the center of politics and commerce, and its businesses are under tremendous pressure. You're not what you used to be either, Zhang Yang. Your reputation has reached Kyoto, and they'll use you as a tool."

The young woman rattled off all of this without giving Zhang Yang a chance to speak. If he interrupted her, she might lose her nerve before she could tell him the truth.

"Why are you telling me this?"

Whether her story was true or not, she was no mere bystander who had stepped in out of kindness.

"Because my mother and your mother were close friends. She was driven out of the Zhang Mansion that day too and ended up on the streets. I hate the Zhang family's eldest son."

"What's her name?"

Zhang Yang had only just arrived, and the world was full of dangers. He had to be careful, not take a stranger's word for it.

"Jiang Xinxin. My mother's name is Jiang Ailian."

Now he had a name. All Zhang Yang needed to do was ask his mother, Liu Mei, about Jiang Ailian.

"Thank you."

Zhang Yang's reply made it clear that it was time for her to leave.

"I'm sorry to have disturbed you. Thank you for letting me tell you the secret I've kept bottled up for so long. Goodbye."

With that, Jiang Xinxin turned and left. Zhang Yang watched her figure disappear.

Knock, knock...

Liu Mei couldn't sleep either. Returning to this city after so long had made her increasingly uneasy. Many years had