Chapter 041: Aunt’s Predicament
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“My younger brother was wounded by a man named Yan Xing. He now serves under Han Sui and has driven my brother’s clan from their ancestral lands. My maternal family is now forced to live as nomads.”
Aunt Aiduo said, her voice low and heavy, tinged with resentment.
“Han Sui has just surrendered to the Imperial Court and pledged to stop his rebellion, so it is difficult for us to make a move against him right now…”
Long Tian mused for a moment.
“Auntie, if that’s the case, why not find a place for your clan to settle near our Tao County? Yan Xing wouldn’t dare provoke you there. When I return, I’ll prepare my troops and eliminate Yan Xing to avenge your brother. What do you say?”
Long Tian said. This wasn’t just a move born of lust; it was a carefully considered proposal.
In ancient times, every military expedition had to be launched in the name of a ‘righteous cause.’
While this wasn’t always effective, it was always better to wrap oneself in the banner of morality and justice, and march forth from the high ground of righteousness.
A war with a just cause might not always succeed, but a war without it was doomed to fail.
Even when Cao Cao launched his eastern expedition against Xu Province, he did so under the banner of avenging his father.
After defeating Yuan Shao, he only moved into the Hebei region at the “invitation” of Yuan Shao’s sons.
That was legitimacy.
Long Tian clearly didn’t intend to stay in Tao County forever.
It was a decent place, but merely decent.
The most powerful clan here was still the Dong family, not his own Long family.
Moreover, the area wasn’t suitable for further expansion.
His goal was to bring the entire Liang province under his rule and then seize control of the Guanzhong area, including Chang’an.
By holding Tong Pass, he could sit back and watch the other warlords tear each other apart while he enjoyed the most fertile lands.
Once he had stockpiled enough grain and soldiers, he could strike out and seize the world!
It was the most stable path forward, but while it sounded simple, the execution was incredibly difficult.
Every region had its own local clans and powerful families, all of them stood as obstacles in his path.
Then there were the great clans whose branches extended far and wide, especially in Chang’an, where they were most concentrated.
Conquering Western Liang and Guanzhong would be no small feat.
Aiduo looked at him with doubt.
“There is no land nearby for them to settle. There are five thousand of them.”
“That’s no problem. We just need to buy a piece of land and give it to them. I’ll find a way to handle it. Auntie, why not send word to your brother? Have him bring his men here.
But, there is one condition: they may settle and farm, but they must not cause trouble. Now is the time for Uncle to advance and those who are jealous of him might use this situation as an excuse to attack.”
Long Tian’s proposal served a dual purpose: helping his aunt would also benefit his own ambitions.
“And what do you want in return?”
Aiduo asked, shifting the topic.
She seemed to find the plan acceptable; as long as her family had a place to settle and survive, that would suffice.
The Qiang grasslands were a mess; ever since the rebellion began, they had been in a state of constant chaos.
“I don’t need much. Just find two Qiang girls to serve my little sister. She loves martial arts and riding across the plains, so let’s indulge her.”
Long Tian almost blurted out that she should offer herself instead, but the words changed on his lips.
Now wasn’t the time, and it wouldn’t be appropriate.
Aiduo shot her nephew a surprised look, keenly aware of his gaze lingering on her chest.
“You’re quite good to your sister. Tell me… have you ever tasted a woman before?”
The first half of her sentence was pleasant enough, but the second half took a sharp turn, feeling oddly out of place.
It wasn’t entirely unrelated, but it came on too fast, catching him off guard.
“I have. I prefer older women, they suit me better. Younger ones can’t handle me.”
Long Tian said, his heart racing. He kept his head down, yet couldn’t resist stealing glances at his aunt.
He imagined her pinned beneath him, her sturdy, voluptuous body rippling with every impact, and finally shooting his seed into her as she screamed…
He felt a sudden surge of heat in his crotch. His cock began to throb and stiffen uncontrollably!
Because his robes were loose, his Aunt didn’t notice, and she didn’t seem overly embarrassed by the sexual topic.
In fact, her expression became quite serious.
“That’s true. Youth is a wonderful thing. If you’re craving it, I’ll find two clean women to send to you later.”
“If they’re as beautiful as you, Auntie, that would be even better.”
Long Tian teased her playfully before adding a compliment.
“Giggle! Auntie’s an old woman now, what’s beautiful about that?”
Aiduo was quite pleased. Not only was her nephew helping her solve her problem, but he was also calling her beautiful.
For a woman in her forties, it was a welcome validation.
“Not at all. I think you’re just right. This age is perfect.”
Long Tian felt his erection getting uncomfortable, so he awkwardly cupped his fists and said,
“Auntie, it’s settled then. I’ll go pay my respects to Grandmother, and then I’ll go handle the land and food arrangements.”
“Mmm, go on then. Be careful on your way. Come chat with me more often when you have time… I really enjoy talking to you.”
Aiduo nodded, though her thoughts weren’t wandering in any particular direction.
A young man being restless and craving sex wasn’t a bad thing.
At his age, he really should have been married and started a family long ago. Not having done so, his sexual frustration was only natural.
“Yes, Auntie.”
Long Tian left the hall, relieved to find it wasn’t such a serious matter after all.
Still, settling a tribe of five thousand people would be difficult. Grain, housing, and work all had to be addressed.
Without grain, they would riot; without work, they would get bored and stir up trouble.
He had to solve all of it.
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Heading to the rear courtyard, Long Tian paid another visit to his grandmother.
“Grandmother, I’m here. You’re looking much better. I just finished talking to Aunt.”
Long Tian said, repeating the plan he had discussed and offering his own thoughts.
The Grandmother sat regally in her chair, her complexion significantly improved compared to before.
“Mmm, this is all thanks to you. Since you’ve decided, go ahead and do it. Grandma supports you. As long as you don’t break the law, I’ll back you all the way.”
“Alright, Grandma. Would you like a massage today too?”
Long Tian gazed at his grandmother’s dignified face.
Suddenly, a dark desire surged within him, an urge to transform this dignified old woman into a lustful woman!
Ever since he had begun mating with his own mother, the evil seeds of incest in his heart had begun to sprout.
Especially when facing his female relatives, an uncontrollable, lewd desire would inevitably rise within him.
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Guanzhong: The fertile heartland of ancient China, surrounded by protective mountains and passes.
Tong Pass: One of the most strategic mountain passes in China, protecting the entrance to the Guanzhong region.
Chang’an: The cultural, economic, and strategic heart of the West. Located within the Guanzhong region, it was the former capital of the empire. (The current capital is Luoyang.)
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