Chapter 698 The Ancient Discovery
Why is there no mention of Rogue's name in the Ashford family ancestral tomb? Why is Rogue residing in the tomb of the Ashford family's ancestor, Kirin?
Pointing at his own nose, the great-great-great grandfather said, "Do you know how I died back then?"
Alexander and Ivy vigorously shook their heads, how could they possibly know what happened hundreds of years ago?
Unless...
"Old sir, please have a seat and let's talk!" Alexander immediately helped the old sir, Rogue, and sat him down on the sofa.
Taking advantage of this moment, Alexander placed his hand on Rogue's chest.
Many years ago.
Rogue's father, Kirin, was the local wealthy man with numerous concubines.
Kirin had seven sons and six daughters.
Rogue was the youngest son of Kirin, known as the seventh young master.
His mother was a lowly favored concubine, so even though he had abundant talent, he couldn't compete with his six brothers.
Especially his eldest brother, Grandie, was the respected Owen in the local community. Mentioning his name, everyone knew him.
Grandie not only had exceptional talent and eloquence, but he was also a skilled businessman. Any business of the Ashford family, as long as he intervened, there was no deal that couldn't be closed.
But the most remarkable thing was that Grandie was cunning and treacherous. He often sold others, yet they foolishly paid him.
One day, Kirin was invited by the warlord, General Bones, and when he returned, he appeared extremely weak and fell gravely ill.
Calling all seven sons to his bedside, he revealed that General Bones wanted to do business with the Ashford family. This deal would determine the future of the Ashford family, and whoever could secure it would become the head of the Ashford family. Every son had an equal opportunity.
Except for the eldest son, Grandie, and the youngest son, Rogue, the other five sons immediately went to compete for this opportunity.
The reason Grandie didn't compete was not because he didn't want to be the head of the family, but because he had his own plan.
Rogue didn't compete because he understood that he didn't have the talent for business negotiations. Even if he fought for it, he wouldn't succeed, so there was no need to vie for it in the first place.
Soon, the five sons who went to negotiate the deal all returned empty-handed, and each one was furious.
General Bones' requirement seemed simple: he wanted to form a marriage alliance with the Ashford family.
However, General Bones' daughter, Jolia, was a fool, and she was also fat, dark, and ugly.
Appearance aside, General Bones even made outrageous demands. He expected the Ashford family's son to become his son-in-law, forbidden from taking concubines for life. Furthermore, the dowry had to be half of the Ashford family's wealth!
How could this deal be negotiated?
Kirin told his sons that whoever could close this collaboration would become the head of the Ashford family.
But General Bones told Kirin's sons that they must become his sons-in-law.
And for life, he must not take concubines, but also has to take half of the Ashford family's assets.
Since he became the son-in-law of the other party, how can he become the head of the Ashford family!
But if he doesn't become the son-in-law of the other party, this cooperation cannot be reached.
General Bones' intentions are very clear, which is to swallow the entire Ashford family.
And Kirin's intentions are also very clear, which is to use one of the sons to help the Ashford family get through the difficult times.
After using it, he will burn the bridge!
So, the so-called business negotiations now are just a strategic move!
The position as the head of the Ashford family will never be given to a son-in-law.
This point, Kirin's eldest son Grandie has long been clear about.
First let the five younger brothers make a mess, if they can't achieve results, he will step in.
So, before setting off, Grandie specially selected two assistants from the Ashford family.
One is his own son Beckett, who is only 15 years old.
The other is his seventh brother, Rogue, who is just 20 years old.
In a teahouse.
General Bones, accompanied by his daughter, is happily discussing business with Grandie. The atmosphere seems harmonious, but in reality, the hotel is surrounded by troops.
In name, it is a marriage alliance, but in reality, it is a robbery.
General Bones' daughter is just 18 years old, she is fat, ugly, and dark-skinned, and yet General Bones still wants the Ashford family to choose a tall, handsome unmarried man as the son-in-law, and also wants the Ashford family to give half of their assets as dowry.
If the Ashford family does not agree to this cooperation, General Bones will use the troops to loot the Ashford family completely.
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