"That day didn't mean that Brother Fourteen will be the clan leader from now on."
Zhao Yongwen pointed in the direction of Weishan Palace. After being attacked by Zhao Yongqi, her voice immediately dropped a bit, and she said timidly: "Isn't he the patriarch brother?"
"Don't call me that in the future."
Zhao Yongqi couldn't laugh or cry.
The current patriarch of the family hasn't left yet, so you should change your words now and let Zhao Shouyan hear what he feels in his heart.
They say the tea cools down when people leave.
The tea had gone cold before the man left.
Zhao Yongwen had nothing serious to do with waiting for him.
Just because she hadn't seen him for a few days and wanted to play around with him, Zhao Yongqi sent her back to practice after a few perfunctory words.
...
Ten days later.
Zhao family ancestral hall.
Many Zhao family monks gathered together again.
this time.
It is to officially finalize the position of the third generation clan leader.
"The sky is above and the earth is below."
"The first ancestor, Tai Zong, was founded in Luo, and the second ancestor, Yan Zong, was based in Weishan. It has been inherited for hundreds of years, and the Zhao family in Weishan has grown stronger."
"With this, the wind will be gentle and the clouds will be clear and the clouds will be steaming; we will inherit the past, remember the ancestor's achievements, and determine the position of the clan leader for three generations..."
The solemn voice spread throughout the ancestral hall.
Even faintly spread throughout Weishan Mountain.
The person in charge of singing the lyrics is Zhao Deguang, the great elder who has just returned from Weishan.
He is of the same generation as the Third Elder, but his voice and appearance are like that of a middle-aged man, not old at all, and his square face is full of rigidity and seriousness.
In his hand he held a brocade scroll made of fine silk.
After reading the words on the scroll meticulously, Lang Lang's voice floated into the ears of every monk present.
No matter what these monks think.
At least on the surface, they all had sullen faces and remained motionless, quietly listening to the great elder's words. Anyone could feel the solemnity of the ceremony.
"Next, please cleanse your hands and incense the third generation clan leader."
The great elder finished speaking.
Immediately, two "golden girls" came to Zhao Yongqi. They were carrying exquisite trays with a basin of water and three thick Zen incense sticks on them.
Among them, the "beautiful girl" is Zhao Yongwen.
Infected by the quiet atmosphere at this moment, she lost her usual liveliness and did not dare to look around at all. Her face was slightly pale, and she brought the tray to Zhao Yongqi honestly.
Zhao Yongqi wears a broad robe with a white background and gold patterns, and a luxurious purple-gold crown facing the sky; the robe is decorated with vivid tattoos of rare and exotic animals, and the sun, moon and stars are dotted around the robe. This is a costume only worn for major ceremonies.
He washed his hands in the water.
Then he wiped the water on his hands with the white towel next to him, and then picked up the three Zen incense sticks from the tray held by another boy. Finally, he came to the offering table of the ancestor's tablet and respectfully offered the three Zen incense sticks.
Then worship each other with great ceremony.
When Zhao Yongqi did all this, there was something inexplicable weirdness in his heart.
Is this worshiping oneself?
Wait until the process is completed.
Zhao Shouyan walked up to Zhao Yongqi and glanced at everyone present: "From today on, Zhao Yongqi is the third generation patriarch of our Zhao family. You must treat the third generation patriarch with the same attitude as you treat me. If there is any neglect or contempt, the Zhao family will be punished." Disposal according to regulations.”
He said with a sharp voice: "Do you understand?"
"clear!"
"Meet the third generation clan leader!"
As Zhao Shouyan said these words.
This meant that Zhao Yongqi officially took over the right to take charge of the Zhao family from him.
certainly.
It was after Zhao Shouyan left the Zhao family.
Talk about it.
If a high-level clan changes its clan leader or head, it will need to be witnessed by a senior sect with a higher level than itself. However, the Weishan Zhao family is a non-level family, so this tedious step is omitted.
And Zhao Yongqi felt the scene in front of him, watching the monks of the Zhao family salute respectfully to him, and a strange feeling arose in his heart involuntarily.
In essence.
Zhao Yongqi is a person who puts interests first and will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals.
before today.
What Zhao Yongqi thinks about is always his own gains and losses. Even if he inherits the position of patriarch and decides to carry forward the Zhao family, in the final analysis, it is for his own future. The Zhao family is just a tool for him to pursue immortality.
But looking at the Zhao family monk saluting him in front of him.
He was really touched.
perhaps......
While pursuing the path of immortality, being able to casually give those who follow you a brighter future is a clear conscience.
certainly.
This touch was only a faint flash.
It can be regarded as the struggle of kindness that has not been completely wiped out in Zhao Yongqi's heart.
"Everyone happens to be gathered here today, so there is no need to go to Weishan Palace. We have something to discuss here."
After everyone greeted them, Zhao Shouyan did not let everyone leave.
But the conversation changed.
Let’s talk about another thing.
"You must have heard the news recently that our Zhao family in Weishan may have to move to Southern Xinjiang, where we can be directly promoted to the ninth grade family. I would like to take this opportunity to hear your opinions."
There was a pause.
Zhao Shouyan suddenly remembered something.
Then he said: "Some people may not know where Southern Xinjiang is. Let me give you a brief introduction. The area we live in is called the Plain of Ten Thousand Nations. Southern Xinjiang is in the south of the Plain of Ten Thousand Nations. There..."
As Zhao Shouyan slowly explained.
The dangers of the wilderness in southern Xinjiang, the reasons why the Zhao family moved to southern Xinjiang, and the benefits that the Zhao family will get in southern Xinjiang, etc.
Explain to the Zhao family monks one by one.
Zhao Yongqi could clearly see their tendencies from the reactions of the monks present.
Those with an adventurous mentality showed eagerness to try, and were not at all intimidated by the dangers of southern Xinjiang; there were more like the third elder who preferred a peaceful and stable life, but looked worried.
Listen to what Zhao Shouyan said.
Monsters comparable to foundation building can be seen everywhere.
It's easy for a certain family or clan to be wiped out.
It’s impossible to stop them from worrying.
Although the Zhao family monks each had their own thoughts and looked at each other, no one said anything directly, but looked at the four elders of the Zhao family.
In this situation.
Usually the elders speak first.
The Great Elder Zhao Deguang was wandering around, not knowing what he was thinking. He was obviously not prepared to express any opinions. He probably had communicated with Zhao Shouyan in private a long time ago.
The second elder and the fourth elder looked at each other.
Then they looked at the third elder Zhao Deqing together.
"Yes, I have to be the bad guy."
The third elder sighed inwardly, then took a step forward and asked: "Clan leader, I wonder what the regulations are for our Zhao family to move to southern Xinjiang, when we will start to leave, and whether we can leave some seeds in Luo country to prevent any unexpected events."
The third elder understands.
Since Zhao Shouyan raised this matter at this time.
This shows that he has already made a decision in his mind. After the last conflict with Zhao Shouyan in Weishan Palace, he also knows that any opposition is in vain.
Just be smart this time.
No more words of opposition were used to see if they could leave some flames for the Zhao family.
