Chapter 174: Disposal
Ye Ling, who was sitting on the living room sofa with Su Rou, slowly stood up at this moment.
He took Su Rou's hand and walked over to the Northern Liao King.
The two exchanged glances without speaking, then burst into laughter.
"It's been years, and you've changed so much!"
A flicker of excitement passed through the eyes of the Northern Liao King as he looked at Ye Ling and spoke.
Ye Ling nodded slightly, smiling as he said, "The Northern Liao King looks as spirited as ever. It seems that time hasn't left any marks on you."
"Hahaha! You still talk as well as you used to!"
Upon hearing this, the Northern Liao King laughed heartily and continued, "It's a pity that your master, the old fellow, is no longer here. Otherwise, our reunion after so many years would call for a grand celebration!"
The Northern Liao King, originally named Zhan Lingyun, had been a commander in the Northern Liao army before he became the king.
Back then, serving under the old Northern Liao King, he had also made significant contributions to Northern Liao.
The old Northern Liao King was Ye Ling's master, and the Northern Liao King had a great relationship with him, which is why the Northern Liao King and Ye Ling were also familiar with each other.
"Don't just stand there talking, Northern Liao King, please come in!"
Su Rou quickly spoke up.
The gaze of the Northern Liao King also turned towards Su Rou, a teasing smile flashing across his eyes as he looked at Ye Ling and said, "When did you find a wife?"
"Have you had the wedding yet? Damn it, you really forgot this old man in the Eastern Seas, getting a wife and didn't even invite me to drink at the wedding!"
Upon hearing this, Su Rou's cheeks quickly turned a shade of red, somewhat embarrassed.
Ye Ling shook his head with a smile and said, "Not married yet. If one day we do, how could I possibly forget about you?"
"That sounds more reasonable!"
The Northern Liao King muttered.
He then pulled out a jade plaque, half the size of a palm, from his robe and handed it to Su Rou.
"Here, this is a treasure I obtained years ago. It keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer, a fine item. Take it as a gift for our meeting."
The Northern Liao King said with a smile.
Su Rou quickly waved her hands, refusing, "No need, no need, thank you, Northern Liao King!"
"Come now, just take it when the old man gives it to you,"
Ye Ling laughed lightly and then continued, "This old man is quite stingy, getting anything from him is tougher than scaling heaven. This is the first time I've seen him willingly give something to someone."
Hearing Ye Ling's words, Su Rou then accepted the jade plaque handed over by the Northern Liao King, thanking him profusely.
The Northern Liao King waved his hand nonchalantly and said with a laugh, "She's a good girl. Ye Ling, you're lucky to have met such a fine woman, haha!"
Learning that Ye Ling had found a wife, the Northern Liao King seemed extremely pleased, his face full of smiles.
"I am the lucky one, to have met Brother Ye..."
Su Rou said softly, stealing a glance at Ye Ling.
Seeing this, the Northern Liao King again burst into laughter.
After everyone entered the villa and took their seats, Su Rou immediately ran to the kitchen to boil water and make tea for everyone.
"Alright, you tell me honestly, what are you doing in my Eastern Seas army, causing such a big commotion as soon as you arrive?"
The Northern Liao King looked at Ye Ling and asked in a deep voice.
Ye Ling did not hide anything, directly recounting the incident with the Wu family in the eastern city and the series of events involving the lord from the east who came to cause trouble last night.
After listening to Ye Ling's account, the Northern Liao King slightly furrowed his brows and did not speak for a long time.
After a moment, he suddenly shouted towards the door, "Bring Wu Youwei and Manager Shen to me!"
"Yes!"
A voice came from outside the door.
Before long, a middle-aged man entered the villa, holding Wu Youwei in one hand and Steward Shen in the other.
He threw the two men on the ground and stood like a guardian deity at the entrance of the villa.
"My lord! You have finally returned!"
Upon seeing King Donghai, Steward Shen immediately began to speak.
His voice even carried a trace of crying, presenting a very miserable sight.
However, Wu Youwei continued to look like a dead man, as if he had lost the will to live.
"Speak properly! Tell this king what happened yesterday!"
King Donghai raised an eyebrow, his expression imposing as he spoke.
Steward Shen immediately ceased his pitiful act and honestly recounted everything that had happened after Ye Ling and the others had arrived.
Facing King Donghai, he dared not conceal anything and told everything as it was.
"My lord, the reason I acted this way was to uphold the dignity of our Donghai Army!"
After discussing the events of the previous day, Steward Shen still explained his arrogant actions.
King Donghai did not pay attention to him and turned his gaze to Wu Youwei, speaking indifferently, "Commander Wu, I heard that you kidnapped Ye Ling's wife in the eastern city and also planned an ambush to kill Ye Ling?"
"Yes! But that was because Ye Ling killed the Family Head and the young master of the Wu family!"
Wu Youwei's eyes filled with hatred as he continued, "Although I disapprove of the Wu family's people, I am still a member of the Wu family!"
"If I do not seek justice for their deaths, it would be indefensible! Moreover, I didn't harm that woman, nor did I injure Ye Ling!"
King Donghai remained silent and did not immediately speak.
After a moment of silence, he turned to Ye Ling and asked, "Northern Liao King, how would you like to deal with these two men?"
Northern Liao King?!
Upon hearing King Donghai's address to Ye Ling, both Wu Youwei and Steward Shen were stunned.
Was this man, barely over twenty years old, truly the legendary Northern Liao King?
How was that possible!
The two felt as if the world was spinning around them.
After knowing Ye Ling's identity, everything that had happened before now made sense.
That was why Ye Ling dared to boldly enter the Donghai Army's headquarters, and why Ye Ling dared to kill the Eastern Territory's lord.
If the other party was the Northern Liao King, then turning the Donghai Army's headquarters upside down wouldn't be surprising at all.
"Northern Liao King, my lord! I know I was wrong, I truly realize my mistake!"
"I shouldn't have been arrogant, much less looked down on others!"
Steward Shen groveled pitifully before Ye Ling.
Although Wu Youwei also showed a shocked expression, he remained quietly seated on the ground, making no move.
Meanwhile, his gaze towards Ye Ling was filled with intense hatred.
Jeopardizing someone's career is akin to killing their parents!
This enmity, destined not to coexist under the same sky.
"Silence! Did I give you permission to speak?"
King Donghai frowned slightly, his expression displeased as he spoke.
Upon hearing this, Steward Shen's body trembled, and he immediately fell silent.
Ye Ling's gaze swept over Steward Shen and Wu Youwei, then turned towards King Donghai.
As Ye Ling looked his way, King Donghai's expression remained unchanged.