"And I do not enjoy uninvited guests in my home," I said, replying to the Old Master's comment.
"As far as I was aware, I was invited here," he snapped in return. Oh Lordy, why couldn't he be one of those cute old men that just want to garden and gossip with his friends? I would have kept him then.
"You were brought here as a condition to me getting something that I want. However, I was under the impression that the information that I provided would be enough payment and you could spend your time happily in your own home and not mine." I turned to Liu Wei. I was willing to work with him, to put his mind at ease, but I really did not want someone that cranky in my home. Only I was allowed to be cranky here.
"Would someone please tell me what is going on?" The Old Master asked, looking at the younger generation. He had served his country with honor, and his sons served their country and became martyrs. Their children should have the respect granted to them by that action alone.
