mijobooks Chapter 495 - 356: Enormous Inheritance, Turning the Tables! (Double-Length)
Chapter 495 - 356: Enormous Inheritance, Turning the Tables! (Double-Length)
Zhao Liang and Zhao Zun colluded with the Demon Race to ambush and assassinate a Military Department officer.
No matter how you look at it, this is a heinous crime. Once it is publicly dealt with, even though Zhao Liang and Zhao Zun are already dead, the reputation hit on the Zhao Family would still be considerable.
It might even be seized upon by others with ulterior motives as an opportunity to severely damage the family.
The Zhao Family wants to calm this matter down, but it’s likely to require a significant cost, a result that some of the high-level core members of the family do not wish to see.
Zhao Juchang’s suggestion was undoubtedly ruthless.
Make a clean break, directly destroy the source of evidence, and then surreptitiously operate behind the scenes, allowing this matter to pass quietly.
Zhao Juchang was confident he could handle this matter well.
Over countless years, in this long stretch of time, there have been countless people who have offended the Zhao Family.
And in the end, few have met a good end; most who were targeted by the Zhao Family ended up with tragic fates.
In fact, such occurrences are not uncommon among major noble families.
Behind the glamorous facade, for hundreds and thousands of years, who among the great families hasn’t had some dirty and dark secrets? The great families have long become accustomed to it.
As long as these small matters are handled appropriately, they neither affect the family significantly nor impact them in any substantive way.
However, this time is a little different.
In the past, Zhao Liang’s behind-the-scenes efforts would have been enough to bring this storm to a conclusion. Once everything was cleanly handled, there would have been no subsequent issues.
But this time, not only have Song Changming and the other two survived unscathed, but Zhao Liang, a strong figure of the older generation in the family, has instead perished.
The astounding strength displayed by Song Changming exceeded all expectations, making the subsequent handling of this matter exceptionally tricky.
"No, the members of the Meng Family have already reached Feng City ahead of us, and there are many Meng Clan Members in that group. If they are all killed, the Meng Family will certainly not take it lying down."
Patriarch Zhao Boqi vetoed Zhao Juchang’s proposition.
"We could lure the Demon Race over, and no one would know it was done by our Zhao Family," suggested another Senior Steward hesitantly and cautiously.
"Where would we find them?" Zhao Boqi looked impatiently at that family core.
"To have the strength to kill Zhao Liang, unless a Great Demon is involved..." Zhao Juchang also shook his head.
But that is clearly not realistic.
Not to mention the Great Demons are nowhere to be found; to conspire with a Great Demon in itself is a pipe dream.
The power of a Great Demon is not something they can control!
Not only would they face the danger of being backfired on, but bringing a Great Demon into the territory, this type of grave crime, if proven, would be enough to doom the Zhao Family to eternal damnation.
Zhao Boqi would never make such a foolish move.
"This matter can only be resolved in the main city, Boqi, you handle it well. I do not want to see the Zhao Family’s reputation damaged," clan elder Zhao Xinlei patted this contemporary Patriarch on the shoulder and muttered.
"I understand." Zhao Boqi nodded.
"Additionally, the military commander who killed Zhao Liang must also be dealt with. I am not comfortable letting him continue to grow," Zhao Butong, the one with the highest status, stated coldly.
"Since you have summoned us from seclusion, if necessary, we old fellows don’t mind stepping in."
"Good!" Zhao Boqi’s spirits lifted.
If he could mobilize these older generation strong figures in the clan, it would undoubtedly be a tremendous assistance to him.
"That Song Changming, though extraordinary in potential, is ultimately not from a noble family. In this territory of the Human Race’s Three States, noble families ultimately call the shots. Without any background to rely on, how could he contend with our Zhao Family..."
Zhao Lie chuckled lightly, his long hair fluttering.
A person of his age has seen so much, and although this matter is a bit tricky, it will eventually pass.
The Zhao Family will still be the Zhao Family, with no change to that.
...
Meanwhile, on the road.
The carriage moved forward, as many of Meng Jianli’s family members, old and young, could not bear the rush of flying. Therefore, the escorting team could only trek a long distance, requiring a few more days on the road.
One of the carriages also held Meng Jianli’s coffin, and from time to time, sobbing sounds could be heard from inside the carriage.
There were undoubtedly still many family members who had not come to terms with Meng Jianli’s death.
Even Meng Shuxuan occasionally stayed close by her mother’s side, caring for her.
"How do you think the Zhao Family will deal with us? With their powerful family intelligence network, I’m afraid the news of Zhao Liang and Zhao Zun’s deaths cannot be kept from them for long," Xing Tiexin rode up to Yang Zhen’s side and suddenly said.
"Is it possible they’ll trap us in a great net of ambushes on our return journey?"
Yang Zhen shook his head, looking ahead with sharp eyes, "Unlikely. Our team includes many members of the Meng Family, which is enough to make the Zhao Family hesitant. And without sending in powerful figures, they can’t deal with our Changming."
"Besides, at this moment, the Grand Marshal should also be keeping an eye on the Zhao Family’s every move!"
Xing Tiexin perked up upon hearing this.
"Could it be that the Grand Marshal is willing to help us!"
Yang Zhen showed a hint of a smile, "Indeed."
Wang Tianshuang was indeed willing to help them, as clearly stated in the message they received back.
No matter the reason behind Wang Tianshuang’s willingness, at least he was willing to stand on the same side as Yang Zhen and the others.
Of course, this is in the role of the Military Commander.
The Wang Family behind him may not necessarily have such a definite stance, after all, their opposing side is the entire Zhao Family, and noble families have many more factors to consider.
"No matter what, this is good news." Xing Tiexin said excitedly.
"But as they say, necessary precautions can’t be overlooked. If this escort fails and the Meng Clan Members encounter problems, it would make them difficult to win over," Yang Zhen reminded.
Xing Tiexin agreed, understanding the stakes involved. He had already set up measures, with the commanders spread widely, keeping close vigilance both in the sky and on the ground.