Chapter 94

In the room, a group of people were gathered around the old man, gently trying to persuade him. Suddenly, Feng Jueyu stood up. Although his voice was not loud, it had a unique magnetism that drew everyone's attention to him.

Feeling the puzzled gazes of the people around him, Feng Jueyu felt a bit overwhelmed for a moment. Actually, he didn't need to speak up; he could have continued to play dumb. However, he had already made up his mind before coming here. Some things needed to be put on the table. Since he had decided to help the Shangguan family get through this crisis, he couldn't keep hiding things. It was time to reveal the truth; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to stay in this family.

"I have a few words to say. Cough, cough. I'd like to ask everyone, what do you think about the election for the president of the Tian Nan Chamber of Commerce?" Feng Jueyu stood straight, scanning everyone's gaze without fear, a confident smile on his face.

The crowd was stunned, not knowing what this "waste of a person" intended by bringing up this matter.

Feng Jueyu continued, "Or, to put it another way, how many people think it would be beneficial for the Shangguan family to become the president of the Tian Nan Chamber of Commerce, and how many think it wouldn't be beneficial?"

"This is even worth asking? The Shangguan family can't control the Tian Nan Chamber of Commerce, so it would naturally be harmful and not beneficial." A man in a green robe spoke, his face full of wrinkles, making him look older than Shangguan Lingyun. Feng Jueyu recognized him as the accountant of the third branch, a confidant of Tong Shengyue.

Although he didn't directly contradict Feng Jueyu, he couldn't, his tone was somewhat condescending.

Feng Jueyu didn't mind, and began to pace around the room. "Oh, so everyone thinks that as long as Sister Ruomeng can become the president of the chamber, it will be nothing but beneficial for the Shangguan family?"

Do I need to say that? The crowd sneered, their hearts full of disdain...

Feng Jueyu seemed not to notice the contemptuous expressions on everyone's faces, his gaze falling on Shangguan Ruomeng and Shangguan Lingyun. "Sister Ruomeng, Grandfather, do you also think so?"

When he said this, others might have thought he was just talking nonsense, including Shangguan Ruomeng. Only Shangguan Lingyun's face changed.

Seeing his questioning gaze, Shangguan Lingyun felt a chill inside. He looked around and suddenly reined in his anger, sitting up straight and speaking in a deep voice, "Xiao Yu, everyone in the room is family, and we trust each other. Continue speaking."

After a brief exchange of glances, Shangguan Lingyun blurted out this incomprehensible sentence, leaving everyone stunned. Some who didn't understand wanted to ask, but when they turned around, they saw Shangguan Lingyun's fierce gaze, his cold and serious expression, and quickly shut their mouths. They then realized that Feng Jueyu's seemingly superfluous words seemed to hint at something.

"Everyone, sit down." Shangguan Lingyun ordered.

No one dared to disobey, each returning to their original seats, looking at Feng Jueyu with confusion.

Shangguan Ruofan, who was the closest to Feng Jueyu, had recently become even closer due to sword practice. Seeing the playful expression on Feng Jueyu's face, which was steady and wise like when he taught him swordsmanship, Shangguan Ruofan's eyes lit up. This is the brother-in-law who taught me swordsmanship.

He called out in his heart, and little Ruofan ran over to pick up a chair, quickly placing it behind Feng Jueyu, and said with a smile, "Brother-in-law, please sit, take your time."

This action made the Shangguan family members in the room even more puzzled. Then they saw Feng Jueyu sit down calmly, and Shangguan Ruofan standing behind him naturally.

Shangguan Lingyun stared intently at Feng Jueyu, suddenly realizing that this wastrel, who had never been taken seriously, now exuded a unique aura of heroism. His calmness and confidence were something he had never seen before.

The old man's gaze sharpened, and he said in a deep voice, "Tell us your thoughts."

Since he had decided to reveal everything, Feng Jueyu no longer held back. He smiled, organized his thoughts, and said, "Let's analyze the election for the president of the Tian Nan Chamber of Commerce first." He looked at everyone and continued, "I'll share my thoughts. First, if the Shangguan family cannot become the head of the Tian Nan Chamber of Commerce, there will certainly be disadvantages. This is self-evident. I believe everyone knows the attitude of Miaoshan Hall and Huichun Hall towards Huairen Hall. The Shangguan family will face pressure from all sides, leading to poor business operations, which is entirely possible..."

The crowd sneered and raised their eyebrows again. This kid was just spouting nonsense, nothing useful...

"But..."

Suddenly, Feng Jueyu changed his tone and asked, "If Sister Ruomeng becomes the president of the chamber, will it really be beneficial for the Shangguan family?"

"Hmm?" The crowd was stunned. Tong Shengyue thought for a moment and said without hesitation, "Of course, the president of the chamber has great power over the pharmaceutical industry, directly under the Emperor's control. The authority is immense, and his word is law. If Ruomeng can become the president, it will be nothing but beneficial..."

"Auntie, I don't think so!"

As soon as Tong Shengyue finished speaking, Feng Jueyu immediately contradicted her. The crowd frowned, and Shangguan Tengfeng pondered for a moment before asking, "What do you mean?"

Feng Jueyu said, "Let's start from the beginning. Follow my train of thought: Initially, the Shangguan family received a secret mission from the court to prepare medical supplies for the border. Coincidentally, this was discovered by the enemy's commander, who sent assassins to intercept them. The Shangguan family had to keep it secret and ensure the safety of the supplies, leading to a conflict with the Gold and Silver Guild, a fight to the death."

"Then, the Gold and Silver Guild failed their mission and naturally became sworn enemies of the Shangguan family, sending people to target Ruofan and all the Shangguan family's external businesses. This is a normal and likely scenario, but have you ever thought about why the timing was so coincidental, happening right when the election for the president of the Tian Nan Chamber of Commerce is taking place..."

As he spoke, the room fell into deep thought. Indeed, if Feng Jueyu hadn't asked, no one would have thought about this. It was too coincidental, yet it happened so naturally. Why?

In the room, the lights suddenly seemed dimmer, casting a cold shadow on Shangguan Lingyun's weathered face. These words seemed to strike a chord in his heart, and he could no longer hide his shock.

Feng Jueyu continued, "Alright, you don't want to say it, so I will. I think if someone wants to destroy the Shangguan family, this is the perfect opportunity. First, they can secretly strike at the Shangguan family's businesses, causing them great losses. Then, they can seize the position of the chamber president, and once they have the power, the Shangguan family will become a plaything in their hands..."

Tong Shengyue said, "You're saying the Shangguan family can't control the Tian Nan Chamber of Commerce. But what if we succeed? If it weren't for you offending Zhang Changling, with a few more days, the Shangguan family might have defeated the Xu and Chen families and become the true leaders of the chamber."

Sigh, this auntie is too clever for her own good. Feng Jueyu shook his head and said with a bitter smile, "Alright, even if the Shangguan family becomes the head of the Tian Nan Chamber of Commerce, have you thought about what the best way to deal with the Shangguan family would be if someone really wanted to?"

"What is it?" Shangguan Ruomeng blurted out. In fact, she had been thinking about the Tian Nan Chamber of Commerce for the past two days, feeling something was off but unable to put her finger on it, which was very frustrating. Now, hearing Feng Jueyu's question, it felt like she had grasped something.

"Of course, to make the Shangguan family suffer irreparably. Oh, you want me to explain how to make a prestigious family, which even the entire court dares not provoke, suffer irreparably? Do I need to guess? Looking at Tian Nan, who dares to move against the Shangguan family? Only one person..."

The last sentence was squeezed out from Feng Jueyu's throat, resounding and thought-provoking.

After hearing this, everyone shivered. Who is that person? No need to guess...

It's the Emperor!

Feng Jueyu chuckled and said, "I'm sure everyone has guessed it. Yes, it's him. If I were to deal with the Shangguan family, the best way would be to elevate them to the pinnacle, the position of the president of the Tian Nan Chamber of Commerce, which you all consider the most important. Gentlemen, the president of the chamber indeed has great power, but at the same time, they bear the heavy responsibility bestowed by the Emperor."

If the Tian Nan Chamber of Commerce doesn't have any issues, that's fine. But if something goes wrong, who will be the first to be punished? It will be the president, Sister Ruomeng, and the Shangguan family.

Everyone thought this was a good opportunity, but it's also a difficult task.

To make the Tian Nan Chamber of Commerce have issues, it's incredibly simple. Falsifying accounts, setting up fake positions, embezzlement, bribery, even cutting corners and falsifying records... the list goes on. When the root cause is traced, all the blame can be pushed onto the Shangguan family, and even if they are innocent, they will have no way to clear their names.

To deal with the Shangguan family, this is undoubtedly the simplest method. The consequences could range from the Shangguan family being expelled from Tian Nan to the entire family being punished with the sin of nine generations, do you still think the position of the president of the Tian Nan Chamber of Commerce is a good opportunity?"

Feng Jueyu spoke openly and frankly, no longer holding back. If this issue isn't clarified, it will pose a significant hidden danger to the future of the Shangguan family.

It's better to address the problem early...

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