Chapter 63

On the street, in a luxurious and grand carriage, Shangguan Lingyun glared at the sky of Tian Nan City, shrouded in a torrential downpour. In the streets and alleys, there were busy figures everywhere. After Shangguan Lingyun had just punched the arrogant official Pang Futi, no one dared to say a single "no" to the excessive actions of the Shangguan family.

The city guards and the constables of the yamen all joined the search for Feng Jueyu, busily engaged in the operation.

Shangguan Ruomeng accompanied Shangguan Lingyun, surrounded by several other luxurious carriages. Orders were issued from these carriages, directing the actions of all the servants of the Shangguan family.

At the same time, a huge wave swept through Tian Nan City. Regardless of their rank, officials dispatched their household servants and enforcers in all directions to assist the Shangguan family in their search for people.

Shangguan Lingyun narrowed his eyes and waited for news, his mood becoming increasingly烦躁.

Feng Jueyu!

This person, who could make him ignore imperial authority and laws, was officially listed by the world as someone not to be provoked.

In fact, when Shangguan Lingyun brought Feng Jueyu into the Shangguan family years ago, he had already made it clear that he would treat him like a son and had once declared, "Whoever dares to bully Feng Jueyu is the same as being an enemy of the Shangguan family." However, at the time, no one paid much attention, as the son-in-law of the Shangguan family was not much different from a son.

Therefore, everyone thought that this was just a means for Shangguan Lingyun to demonstrate his righteousness.

Over the years, Feng Jueyu had always been known for his weakness and frivolity, and he had not suffered much injustice. People had almost forgotten the harsh words the Shangguan family had once uttered.

But today, Shangguan Lingyun's thunderous anger immediately reminded the nobles of Tian Nan of those past words of authority.

Even more so, just by looking at the actions of the Shangguan family today, everyone realized that Shangguan Lingyun's words back then were not empty threats. Had the status of the Shangguan family's son-in-law reached such a level?

In the carriage, Shangguan Tengfeng, Shangguan Liuyun, Shangguan Jinglei, Shangguan Ruomeng, Shangguan Ruofan, Shangguan Ruowen, Shangguan Ruowu... were all present, carefully accompanying Shangguan Lingyun. They only heard Shangguan Lingyun say, "For so many years, no one has ever taken my words lightly. Since the Shangguan family left the political arena, we have lowered our flags, maintained peace, and treated people kindly. Today, we are being looked down upon."

"Do you all think I, Shangguan Lingyun, am easy to bully?"

The whole family remained silent. Indeed, today's events were sudden, and the old man had always valued Feng Jueyu. He had often warned the people in the mansion that they should take good care of Feng Jueyu, whether inside or outside the mansion. They could let him misbehave and cause trouble, as long as it did not go too far, they should treat him well.

But today, the old man had exposed all the power of the Shangguan family in Tian Nan for the sake of Feng Jueyu, which was unexpected by everyone.

Including the old man's two sons, Shangguan Tengfeng and Shangguan Liuyun...

If Feng Jueyu had any favor to the Shangguan family, it was indeed true. He had helped Shangguan Ruofan escape, risking his life, which was enough to be touching. However, even Shangguan Tengfeng and Shangguan Liuyun knew that if Shangguan Ruofan and Feng Jueyu had switched places, the old man would not have mobilized such a large force to search for him.

But Feng Jueyu could receive such treatment.

Why?

Everyone was full of questions.

Could it be just because of that favor and that promise? Was it really that serious?

Even Shangguan Ruomeng was thinking this...

Seemingly aware of his children's and grandchildren's thoughts, Shangguan Lingyun did not get angry. Instead, he slowly said, "There are some things I must reiterate."

As soon as he spoke, Shangguan Jinglei, the least important and most unremarkable third uncle in the Shangguan family, trembled...

"The Feng Jueyu you see is just a son-in-law of the Shangguan family, a赘婿..."

His words were slow and solemn, and even Shangguan Ruomeng, who had been educated by the old man since childhood, had never heard him use such a serious tone.

Suddenly lifting her head, Shangguan Ruomeng couldn't help but look at her grandfather a few more times. This old man, who had spent his life in military service and finally retired, could he be hiding a huge secret in his heart?

Shangguan Ruomeng instinctively felt that this secret was closely related to Feng Jueyu.

"Ruowen, Ruowu..."

Shangguan Lingyun called out to Ruowen and Ruowu. The two brothers shivered, both feeling guilty. Hearing their grandfather call them, they dared not make a sound and bowed their heads to face the old man.

"The incident half a month ago, was it you two who did it with Xu Zixiong?"

Shangguan Ruowen and Shangguan Ruowu were both startled. They thought that only heaven and earth knew about that incident, but they did not know that the "fall" of Feng Jueyu was almost known by all the important people in the Shangguan family. Everyone knew in their hearts but did not say it out loud, including the old man.

Revisiting the past, everyone felt that the old man's tone was not good, and an invisible pressure weighed heavily on their shoulders.

"Grandfather, we were wrong."

Shangguan Ruowen and Shangguan Ruowu were not fools and immediately knelt in the pouring rain...

Shangguan Lingyun did not look at them, his eyes misty: "I did not punish you before, and I will not now, but you must listen carefully. Who will be the head of the Shangguan family in the end has nothing to do with Feng Jueyu, and Feng Jueyu is not someone you can just touch."

"And you all?" Shangguan Lingyun's gaze swept over everyone, even including Shangguan Ruomeng, and he said slowly, "Let's make it clear today. Even if the Shangguan family is gone, and everyone is dead, I do not want anything to happen to Feng Jueyu..."

Whoa!

All the heads of the Shangguan family lifted their heads, looking at Shangguan Lingyun in surprise.

The Shangguan family is gone? Feng Jueyu cannot be harmed? Why?

Shangguan Tengfeng's face twitched, and he could not help but say, "Father, you are being too serious. Feng Jueyu has been with the Shangguan family for more than eight years, and we have always treated him like a son. It's not as serious as you say, everyone..."

Before he finished speaking, Shangguan Lingyun turned his head, his eyes revealing the bloodshed and iron horses of decades ago: "I did not ask for your explanations, just remember what I said."

Shangguan Tengfeng was drenched in sweat and wisely closed his mouth. It seemed that the old man was really angry today. Why?

The rain did not stop, but instead grew heavier. It was late at night, and Tian Nan City was filled with people from all sides, searching for news of Feng Jueyu.

Shangguan Lingyun did not say more, his eyes lingering in the rain, seemingly lost in thought.

At this moment, a group of people came from the direction of the imperial palace. The luxurious carriages numbered more than a dozen, with nearly hundreds of guards, bustling toward the Shangguan family's forces.

Hoofbeats stopped, and the curtains of the carriages were lifted one by one, revealing faces full of沧桑 and wisdom.

The carriages were all occupied by old men, dressed in expensive and elaborate robes, draped in fur, clearly of high status.

Before the Shangguan family could recognize these old men, several of the elders in the carriages issued a unified order.

"Find Feng Jueyu in the city, do not return until you find him."

...

Rustle, rustle...

Hundreds of guards in different family attire dispersed in all directions, and no one asked a single extra question.

At this moment, an old man stood up from a carriage on the left, broad-shouldered and imposing, and said to Shangguan Lingyun, "Brother Shangguan, Lie Feng is here."

The newcomer was the old man of the Xu family of Miaoshan Hall, one of the seven kings of Tian Nan...

Another person, riding a tall horse in the rain, wearing armor, with a face full of fierce scars, also stood up and said, "Brother Lingyun, it's been a while, why are you still so impatient?"

This old man was accompanied by ten elite soldiers, all of whom were Lingwu realm experts. He was none other than the father of Mu Zhonghun, the old marshal of Tian Nan, Mu Hongtu.

Like Xu Liefeng, Mu Hongtu was one of the seven kings of Tian Nan and is now the grand marshal of the Tian Nan Empire.

Although their current positions were different, everyone knew that during the current emperor's campaigns, both of them were iron-blooded generals who had made great contributions. Therefore, in the procession, their carriages were always at the front, and no one dared to be on either side of them.

Of course, the people who came with them were not ordinary. Each one was an elder of the current dynasty, a heavy minister of the court, or the head of a family.

However, Shangguan Lingyun still did not turn around, seemingly lost in memories, and said softly, "Yan Bohou and Qin Bohou died on the battlefield, Xiang Bohou is in seclusion in Yunzhou, and Dao Bohou dominates Jingzhou. Only the three of us old guys are still fighting over this small place in Tian Nan. We haven't been in touch for years. Why are you two interested in reminiscing with me today?"

Mu Hongtu was slightly stunned and laughed, "Shangguan Lingyun, you bastard, do you get itchy if you don't find trouble? Come on, we haven't fought for three years. Let's see if your skills have declined."

The iron-blooded grand marshal had a rough and fierce personality. Before he had even finished speaking, he was about to spur his horse forward to fight Shangguan Lingyun.

Xu Liefeng sighed and quickly stopped him, "Brother Mu, Brother Shangguan, stop fooling around."

"Fooling around?" Mu Hongtu twisted his mouth, "Who started it?"

"Your grandmother, I lost my son-in-law and am already anxious. Do I have time to find trouble with you?" Shangguan Lingyun cursed back. Despite his official position, he cursed at the old marshal with great fluency, making the officials around him turn their heads and laugh secretly.

Mu Hongtu did not mind and cursed back, "Damn, you old bastard, your temper hasn't changed a bit. Can't you stop cursing?"

Everyone: "..."

Shangguan Lingyun seemed to be in a better mood, stood up with the help of the handle, and turned around, "Less talk. If you are here to help me find someone, I welcome you with open arms. If you are here to persuade me to go back, all of you can go to hell."

Shangguan Lingyun waved his hand, looking majestic and invincible, making the official Pang Futi sweat profusely. If I had known you were so powerful, why would I provoke you?

Xu Liefeng's face turned serious, and he suddenly said, "Brother Shangguan, it's not that we are trying to persuade you, but your actions are too loud."

"Is this loud?" Shangguan Lingyun said disdainfully, "If I can't find my son-in-law, I will make even more noise."

Mu Hongtu put away his teasing expression, looked at Shangguan Lingyun, and said seriously, "Enough, old man Shangguan. It's not that we came today, but someone wants to see you."

"Who?" The Shangguan family's people immediately tensed up. For the old marshal and one of the seven kings of Tian Nan, Xu Liefeng, to bring all the heavy ministers of the court, the identity of that person was clear.

"The Emperor?"

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