"Brother Tang." Cao Jin glanced at him, not daring to withhold the greeting.
"I'd like to see the head of the Cao Family. Is he here?" Tang Wen asked.
"Yes, yes. He's in his study. I'll go tell him." Cao Jin nodded and strode inside.
He soon went upstairs. A moment later, a middle-aged man in silver robes and an openwork crown came down the stairs. He was Cao Jin's father, Cao Xin.
"Heh, Wen Guang! It's been ages since you came to visit. Have you all but forgotten my Cao Jin?" Cao Xin asked, smiling.
"I've been wandering all over these past few years. I happened to wander here, so I came to pay you a visit, Uncle Cao," Wen Guang said with a smile.
"Is this young fellow a friend of yours?" Cao Xin asked, looking Tang Wen over.
"He's my big brother, Tang Wen. He's here to take up his post," Wen Guang said.
"Take up his post? Where did you previously hold office, Young Master Tang?" Cao Xin asked.
"He didn't, actually. But he's now the banner lord of the Jade Sheep Banner," Wen Guang said with a mysterious smile.
"The new banner lord! Forgive my discourtesy. Sit, please take the seat of honor." Cao Xin hurriedly cupped his hands and ushered Tang Wen to a guest seat.
"I hear the Jade Sheep Banner's situation is far from promising. The Cao Family is a prominent lineage within this banner, and many of your clansmen hold posts here.
"You must know quite a lot. I hope you won't hold anything back. I'd like to learn the specifics from you first.
"If the Cao Family satisfies me, you'll be at the helm of the Jade Sheep Banner after I leave," Tang Wen said directly after sitting down.
"Uncle