
Nobles Zhi immediately begged forgiveness to Hong Jiannan and Huaiying for being disrespectful and had defended his son who had offended the two young warriors for disturbing the togetherness of the two who were enjoying the beauty of Jiang river.
Hong Jiannan did not give any punishment to the young lord of the Zhi nobility as well as to his father.
It was as a form of appreciating the words that Zhuo Yihang told him that it was not immediately necessary to consider the black warriors who often did evil deeds in this world.
The young man simply reminded them not to reveal the identity of the two and also to no longer carry out such arrogant and unworthy actions.
They responded and left the two young warriors with gratitude.
Hong Jiannan and Huaiying resumed their activities.
After they finished enjoying all the scenery in the city of Yong, they continued their journey and stopped at some cities they passed.
Hong Jiannan's figure could always be recognized by the senior warriors in every city they stopped by.
It is because of its characteristics that are easy to remember, namely red hair.
These features were very striking, because someone who had red hair, difficult to find in the territory of the Zhou empire.
After entering the Qiang imperial territory, they also took the time to stop by for a while in Nanggu city before continuing to head back to the city of Rulong which was not far away anymore.
It did not take long for the two to arrive at Rulong city.
After arriving at the Ngapoi family residence, Huaiying's figure was immediately recognized by the servants.
"Miss! Please enter!". Greet the waiter.
"Master! Madam! Miss Huaiying has returned!". Shouted the servant while running into the Ngapoi family residence.
Hearing the voice of the maid, a man who was Zhong Yi's third sister as well as a woman immediately came out and greeted Huaiying.
"Dad! Mama!". Said Huaiying who immediately hugged her mother.
The man and woman who were the old man from Huaiying immediately stared at Hong Jiannan curiously.
"Master! Madam! My name is Hong Jiannan". The young man immediately introduced his name.
Before they continued the conversation, Ngapoi Zhong Yi arrived.
"Yin'er! You're back already? Who is this young man?". Welcome Zhong Yi who continued with the question.
"He is Hong Jiannan, the younger brother of Ruler Ma Guang". Huaiying.
Hearing Huaiying's words, the whole present at the place immediately prostrated.
"Honor to the Young Ruler!".
"Puni this servant who does not know the Young Ruler!". Zhong Yi.
"Don't do that! Please stand!". Hong Jiannan.
"We're going to be a family, so it's not appropriate for you to do that". Hong Jiannan.
Hearing the words of the young man in front of them, made the minds of the people in that place even more confused.
"Come, everyone get up! If not, I'll feel so guilty about what you've done". Hong Jiannan.
"Thank you for the kindness of the Young Ruler!". Answer them while standing.
"Before we continue our conversation, it's best for the Young Ruler and Ying'er to enter first". Zhong Yi said.
They also entered the Ngapoi family residence.
Everyone gathered in the main room of the family.
"Master and mistress of the Ngapoi family.I mean My arrival with Ying'er this time is to ask the blessing of the parents and the entire Ngapoi family about our relationship".
"That's why I feel unworthy to get your prostration". Hong Jiannan revealed the intent of his arrival with Huaiying.
Hearing the intent and purpose of the two's arrival, Zhong Yi and also the two old man Huaiying were like they were dreaming.
Not only did the three people feel that way, but the entire Ngapoi family was very happy after hearing Hong Jiannan's words.
They immediately agreed and approved of their relationship.
Hong Jiannan also said that the two of them were going to go ask for the blessing of his two parents who were currently living in the Sun Bear sect located in the Baiyue imperial territory.
They spent a few days in Rulong before continuing their journey to the Southeast to head to the Baiyue imperial territory.
***
The journey of Jiangjun, Ma Tian Shen as well as Hong Yilan walked without the slightest hitch.
Now Ma Tian Shen often get guidance from Jiangjun and also Hong Yilan about how to socialize with people in general.
Both also explain how human nature, attitudes and ways of interacting with others.
When they stopped at one of the cities that entered the territory of the Chu kingdom, namely Zhen city, Ma Tian Shen was already able to be kind.
Their journey continues to head to the Sun Bear sect headquarters.
After entering the Sun Bear sect territory, the sect disciples immediately confronted them.
"I'm sorry if we interrupted your trip! However, it has become a rule in our sect to check on everyone who will enter our sect territory". Said a man who was the leader of the group.
"Well, what are you going to ask?". Ask Hong Yilan.
"I am Hong Yilan! The daughter of elder Hong Mogui". Answer Hong Yilan.
"I'm sorry for our stupidity!". The group of students simultaneously.
It was because they had learned the identity of Hong Mogui's wife who was the mother of Ma Guang.
So they have great respect for anyone related to Hong Mogui.
What else Hong Yilan was the younger brother of Ma Guang.
"Miss Hong! Please continue your journey". Continue the leader.
"Thank you! We go first". Reply Hong Yilan.
Ma Tian Shen just kept quiet and did not say a word as well as Jiangjun.
The three of them went back on their way to enter the Sun Bear sect territory.
The disciples who initially confronted them immediately informed Hong Yilan's arrival to Hong Mogui as well as to the patriarch of the sect.
The arrival of the three was immediately welcomed by the sect elders and also his parents.
They did not know yet that there was Ma Guang's son who was also coming along with Hong Yilan.
"Welcome Miss Hong! Glad to see you back". Said the patriarch Tien Chou while cupping his hands which were followed by the other sect elders.
"My daughter! It turns out you're an adult! I've always missed you!". Said Li Yan welcoming Hong Yilan who immediately hugged his daughter.
"How are your two brothers doing?". Li Yan asked his daughter.
"My wife! Nevermind! Let's go to the sect's main hall to continue the conversation". Hong Mogui's words cut off his wife's words.
"The three of them had just taken a long trip, so they also needed to rest". Hong Mogui again.
"I'm sorry if we were sassy! If this old man can tell, who are these two warriors?". Asked patriarch Tien Chou again with great respect.
"Oh yes, mother! I've forgotten the most important thing right now". Hong Yilan.
"Lan 'er! What important thing did you forget?". Li Yan asked curiously.
"Everyone, introduce, this is Dragon general Jiangjun! As the personal bodyguard of elder brother Ma Guang who is a Heavenly God".
Hearing Hong Yilan's words, all of them were like being struck by lightning and immediately kowtowed respectfully.
"We pay our respects to Dragon God Jiangjun!".
They said those words three times.
"Sorry madam! I do not deserve Your bow!". Said Jiangjun who immediately prevented Li Yan from prostrating in front of him.
"And this is Ma Tian Shen, older brother Ma Guang's eldest son". Said Hong Yilan introducing her bangs.
Hearing Hong Yilan mention Ma Tian Shen's identity, they were no less surprised.
Li Yan felt the same way as everyone else.
But the different thing with him is that pleasure, sadness, longing, happiness are all mixed up in his heart and thoughts and feelings.
"We salute the Young Ruler!".
They said those words three times.
"Please forgive us for not being able to know the Young Sovereign as well as the Dragon God Jiangjun!". They said as if they had practiced first.
While Ma Tian Shen did not understand what Jiangjun did to Li Yan.
The teenager was just acting like normal.
His attitude was also so that he would not make any more mistakes, he thought.
"Everyone please stand up!". Jiangjun.
Ma Tian Shen was pleased with the respect given by the sect elders.
Because, when welcoming Hong Yilan, everyone only saluted by cupping their hands.
But it was very different from their respect when it came to knowing his identity as well as Jiangjun's identity.
The teenager has not reacted more to the situation even though in front of him there is also Li Yan who is his own grandmother.
"Young Ruler! Hurry up you go pay your respects to your grandmother!". Jiangjun said through his spiritual power.
"Oh so yeah...!?". Reply Ma Tian Shen who still did not understand the rules.
The teenager immediately stepped closer to Li Yan and kowtowed to pay his respects.
"Ma Tian Shen saluted grandma!". Said the teenager while kneeling and cupping his hands.
"Please stand up My grandson!". Said Li Yan while holding both hands of the teenager and hinting to stand up.
After Ma Tian Shen stood up, the woman immediately hugged him.
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