188: hostage

In truth, Wang Yi did not want things to be this way, but with so many eyes watching now,

he truly had no other choice.

Furthermore, seeing Tang Thirteen looking so unrepentant, Wang Yi did not want to continue this any longer.

After all, Wang Yi was merely acting under orders, and he did not want to keep wasting time here.

"Tang Familys Old Master, farewell!" After leaving those words behind, Wang Yi turned to leave.

In truth, the Tang Family had already provided their answer, so there was no need for Wang Yi to remain.

Mulan Manor was busy with official business, so naturally, there were other matters to attend to.

"Wait, Commander Wang, Commander Wang!" Tang Familys Old Master hurriedly chased after him.

Commander Wang absolutely could not leave. If he were to leave now and return to Mulan Manor, the Mulan Manor army would be at the gates of Yunzhou City by tomorrow.

If that were to happen,

not only would the Tang Family suffer, but the common people of Yunzhou City would also be doomed.

"Commander Wang!" Tang Familys Old Master shouted once more.

However, Wang Yi continued walking forward; he had no intention of stopping at all.

Seeing this scene,

Tang Familys Old Master panicked. He quickly looked up and shouted again.

"Commander Wang, please wait, let us talk things over!" Tang Familys Old Master hurriedly chased after him, not daring to be the least bit negligent.

When Tang Familys Old Master reached Wang Yi, he quickly reached out and grabbed him.

"Commander Wang, Commander Wang." Tang Familys Old Master looked anxious, but a flash of cold light erupted in his eyes.

Wang Yi was slightly stunned and turned back.

"Tang Familys Old Master, what are you doing?" Wang Yi was slightly dazed, feeling somewhat puzzled.

"Commander Wang, let us discuss this. Can this matter be dropped?" Tang Familys Old Master furrowed his brows, cold sweat beading on his forehead.

At this very moment,

Tang Familys Old Master gasped, feeling utterly helpless.

If he had any other way, Tang Familys Old Master would not be acting like this.

"Discuss this? Tang Familys Old Master, what do you want to discuss with me?" Wang Yi gasped, turning back to glance at Tang Familys Old Master.

At this moment, Tang Familys Old Master had a gloomy Face as he turned to look at Tang Thirteen not far away.

"This matter is all because the child did not know any better. Commander Wang, can you please just let it go?" Tang Familys Old Master was utterly helpless.

Originally, such a thing would never have happened.

But who would have thought that Tang Thirteen would actually fire an Arrow at Wang Yi? After all, he was a Commander of Mulan Manor, and this was in full view of everyone.

Because of this, where was Wang Yi supposed to put his Face?

"Thirteen years old? Is he still just a child?" Wang Yi said disdainfully, his voice echoing.

"Tang Thirteen is still young; he does not know any better. Commander Wang, please do not take it to heart." Tang Familys Old Master lowered his posture significantly.

"Tang Familys Old Master, speak your mind. What exactly do you want me to do?" Wang Yi turned back, his expression calm.

It seemed Wang Yi had no intention of forcing the Tang Family into a desperate situation.

"Commander Wang, it is actually quite simple. I simply do not wish for Commander Wang to speak ill of the Tang Family. In truth, our Tang Family is very willing to cooperate. After all, Mulan Manor coming to Yunzhou City to build a branch is a sign that they think highly of Yunzhou City." Tang Familys Old Master chuckled, fawning over him.

But Wang Yi naturally understood in his heart exactly what Tang Familys Old Master was thinking.

Not far away.

Tang Thirteen watched this scene, his heart stung.

It was at this moment that

"Grandfather!" Tang Thirteen called out loudly.

However, Tang Familys Old Master ignored him. He did not want to say more, and even less did he want any more complications to arise.

The most critical matter at hand was to preserve the Tang Family.

Mulan Manor only wanted to build a branch in Yunzhou City; for the Tang Family, this was not any real loss.

Since that was the case, let the people from Mulan Manor build the branch.

As long as the Tang Family could stay out of trouble, that would be enough. They could not keep going on like this forever, could they?

"Young Master, stop speaking. The Old Master has important matters to attend to." The Tang Family Disciple dared not be careless; they reached out one after another to hold Tang Thirteen back.

At this moment, if Tang Thirteen had any other way, he certainly would not have acted like this.

But seeing Tang Familys Old Master acting so humble before Wang Yi,

this scene deeply touched Tang Thirteen.

"Tang Familys Old Master, very well. Since you have said this, I will give you some Face." Wang Yi did not want to make things difficult for the Tang Family.

"How about this: I will inform Mulan Manor of the situation here and explain the Tang Family's intentions. Mulan Manor will absolutely not make things difficult for the Tang Family."

"However, there is one condition. Mulan Manor has one more request."

As Wang Yi said this, his Face darkened, and he wore a serious expression.

Upon hearing this,

Tang Familys Old Master gasped. He hurriedly looked up, composed himself, and then spoke slowly.

"What is it? As long as it is something the Tang Family can do, we will definitely do it." Tang Familys Old Master smiled slightly.

In truth, there was no other way.

If the Tang Family were still the Tang Family of the past, they would not need to take Mulan Manor seriously at all.

Unfortunately, the Tang Family no longer possessed its former strength, and Tang Familys Old Master had no other options.

"Mulan Manor also wishes to help the Tang Family regain its former glory, but the Head of Mulan Manor has one more requirement: the Tang Family's Young Master must go to the Mulan Manor Academy for three years." Wang Yi spoke these words.

Upon receiving this news,

Tang Familys Old Master's pupils constricted violently, and his heart trembled.

Three years at the Academy?

It sounded nice, but in reality, wasn't it just to make the Tang Family send over a hostage?

Only in this way would Mulan Manor ensure the Tang Family members behaved obediently, right?

Tang Familys Old Master saw it clearly; this was exactly the case.

"Commander Wang, is there really no room for negotiation on this matter?" Tang Familys Old Master let out a long sigh, feeling utterly helpless.

If there were any other way, Tang Familys Old Master would not be acting like this.

After all, sending the Young Master to Mulan Manor was equivalent to placing the Young Master's life into the hands of Mulan Manor.

In this way, for the Tang Family, it was an unavoidable matter.

"Tang Familys Old Master, I have said all that needs to be said. Furthermore, the choice is up to your Tang Family." Wang Yi wore a serious expression.

Upon hearing this, Tang Familys Old Master was even more conflicted, and for a moment, he did not know what to do.

However, facing such a situation, there was ultimately a sense of helplessness.

"Is there really no room for negotiation?" Tang Familys Old Master asked again. In truth, he was simply unwilling to accept it.

After all, Tang Familys Old Master was the Head of the Tang Family. If he were to just hand over the Young Master like this,

he would not be able to hold his head up in Yunzhou City. If he could not even look after his own grandson, what kind of Tang Family Head was he?

"No. Tang Familys Old Master, you only have one choice, and that is to let me take away the Young Master Tang Thirteen." Wang Yi's Face was dark, and looking at him, he did not seem to be joking.