He’d say, that pond on Manghuang Mountain belongs to Lin Caisang, so how she uses the water, and how much she uses daily, are all up to her. Why should they, the elders, be bothered and trouble themselves about it?
It’s downright disgraceful!
"I’ve said it a long time ago, Lin Caisang is not someone to mess with!" said Clan Chief Ya.
"Did you notice? Ever since that incident when she was almost buried alive, she doesn’t pull her punches anymore. She wasn’t just ruthless with you but with me too. And I’ve suffered a huge setback because of her."
And, it’s a big setback. His current situation at home is unbearable, constantly watched by prying eyes. Even stepping outside is a difficult task.
If Ya Ji hadn’t come looking for him today, how would he have been able to leave the house, let alone know about the happenings in the village? Now, he’s thoroughly fallen into the trap set by Ya Molian and Lin Caisang.
"Seriously, why would you make things more complicated than they should be? Hold your temper and let’s hear what they plan to do. Wouldn’t that be better?"
As he said this, he started to complain about Ya Ji. If Ya Ji had told him all about the plans of Clan Chief Lin and the elders of the Ya Clan, maybe he could have figured out a way to deal with Lin Caisang.
But now, although Ya Ji invited him out, he has no idea what to do next.
"I am filled with regret." Ya Ji was filled with remorse.
"Clan Chief then, what should I do now, go to the land officer’s house?"
No way, if he went to the land officer’s house now, wouldn’t he lose face? Absolutely no way.
"That’s not necessary."
Clan Chief Ya shook his head, feeling that it wasn’t right to push Ya Ji too hard, as it might distance him further.
", first thing tomorrow morning, you go to Ya Tanggong’s house to wait. Follow them to the Lin Family’s house and while you’re at it, ask Ya Tanggong about what they discussed tonight. Ya Tanggong is a soft-hearted guy, he’ll definitely tell you whatever you ask."
Finally, after some thought, he said.
After some deliberation, Ya Ji nodded too.
There’s nothing else to do now. Besides swallowing his pride and taking the initiative to go there, there’s no chance that those old men would invite him over.
"Also, we need to think long and hard about this issue, can’t let others take the lead. You have to keep your temper in check, and not let your emotions cloud your judgment, got it?"
Clan Chief Ya reminded Ya Ji again.
Ya Ji was reluctant, but remembering the advice from Clan Chief Ya, he decided to bear with it for now.
"Old Ji, no matter what, you must tolerate it. Let’s discuss our strategy when you get home. Even if I can’t retain the position of the Clan Chief, we can’t let others benefit from it. The position should only belong to you, you got that?"
Clan Chief Ya was afraid that Ya Ji, who might agree with him now, might forget the word ’tolerate’ once he got to the Lin Family’s house, so he tempted him again with the position of Clan Chief.
Hearing the words ’position of Clan Chief’, Ya Ji’s eyes narrowed in delight as he repeatedly acknowledged understanding.
"If you can’t control your temper and confront them, they might take advantage of it. When that happens, think about the position of Clan Chief." Clan Chief Ya gave him another stern warning.
"We need to figure out a way to deal with Ya Molian and Lin Caisang. As long as we can split them up, Lin Caisang won’t be able to use her tricks. Then, you can establish your prestige among the Ya Clan and I’ll hand over the position of Clan Chief to you."