C14 First Meeting

Yang Dingshan watched as Yang Xiao departed, his heart growing heavier with frustration. He had always been preoccupied with the minor affairs of the clan, neglecting to invest enough time in Yang Xiao. Now, as Yang Xiao had taken a troubling turn, Dingshan couldn't shake off the feeling that he bore the brunt of the blame.

The Yang, Bai, and Lau families were esteemed lineages in Qingzhou City