From the fake emperor to the concubine
Chapter 573 The Shen Family’s Split
The days go by, time is as dull as water. Although it is just a repetition of boring life, many variables have also arisen.
As Zheng Yi returned to Tianjian Peak.
His attention to the Shen family gradually decreased, and his attitude became more casual.
Although this did not cause dissatisfaction among the Shen family, many people within the Shen family were eyeing the power within the family and the large amount of family contribution points after completing this mission.
There are also matters such as the allocation of resources in the Tianjian Peak branch.
Inside the Shen Family Ancestral Hall.
The ancestral tablets were neatly arranged, but in front of these tablets appeared some of the Shen family’s incompetent descendants.
They argued until their faces turned red and the quarrel continued.
“Great Elder, what do you want to do?
The young lady is in seclusion now, and there is still an acting head of the family.
Before the young lady and the acting head of the family clearly define how to distribute them, no one may misappropriate these family resources without authorization.
Could it be that today’s great elder and the group of elders behind you.
Do you want to divide up the Shen family?”
The second elder spoke sharply and with great righteousness.
“hehe.
The Second Elder’s words sounded very righteous.
But in recent days, many of the Second Elder’s clansmen have been entering and leaving the Shen family’s treasury one after another. Do they really think that the rest of us in the Shen family are blind?”
The Great Elder showed no sign of weakness and immediately refuted.
“Great Elder, you are slandering me!”
“Whether it is slander or not, I believe the Second Elder knows it well.”
“Today, no matter who comes, all the resources that should be allocated to my lineage must be allocated to me, not a single spirit stone less, otherwise even if the young lady comes out of seclusion one day.
I absolutely cannot swallow this!”
Watching the disputes within the Shen family intensify.
Without any choice.
Shen Da and Shen Er could only go ahead and come to Zheng Yi’s practice courtyard.
They waited for half a day before they finally invited Zheng Yi out.
“Two seniors, what’s going on?”
Zheng Yi had an innocent look on his face as he looked at Shen Da and Shen Er, two seniors who had reached the perfect foundation building stage, standing motionless in front of his door.
Faced with Zheng Yi’s attitude, Shen Da looked embarrassed, and Shen Er also had his grievances unspeakable.
But when I thought of the ugly scene of the Shen family members quarreling endlessly in the ancestral hall, I was afraid that they had become the laughing stock of every family on Tianjian Peak.
If it is not stopped.
Even if the young lady breaks through to the middle stage of crystallization and comes out from the seclusion in the forbidden place of cultivation, with her strength greatly increased, the Shen family will definitely not have the face to stay in Tianjian Peak any longer.
“Before she went into seclusion, the young lady handed over all the affairs of the Shen family to the acting head of the family, Fellow Daoist Zheng Yi.
Now that I have returned from the mission, Tianjian Peak has given me all the rewards that were given out at the end of the mission, and they are now sealed in my Shen family’s treasure house.”
A bitter smile appeared on Shen Da’s lips, and he told Zheng Yi without reservation about the scandal that was happening in the Shen family ancestral hall.
Let Zheng Yi know it alone.
It’s better than this matter spreading throughout the entire Tianjian Peak, or even the entire Tianxuan Sword Sect.
After hearing this, Zheng Yi’s expression remained calm.
As if he were an outsider who had nothing to do with the matter, he nodded in agreement at first, and then pretended to be regretful and said: “The two seniors should know that although I am performing the duties of the acting head of the family, I am actually just taking care of it.
Could it be that the two elders really expect me, a descendant who is not from the Shen family, to manage the Shen family to prosperity? “
As soon as Zheng Yi said this.
This immediately made Shen Da and Shen Er in front of him blush.
indeed.
From any perspective, Zheng Yi does not have this obligation.
In addition, the attitude of the Shen family towards Zheng Yi before was indeed not friendly, so Zheng Yi’s reaction at this time was completely understandable.
Therefore.
The two of them were so hesitant and entangled on the way here.
The two looked at each other and were about to turn around and leave, their hearts filled with despair, when Zheng Yi suddenly laughed out loud: “Two seniors, are you giving up so easily?
Or is it that the Shen family intends to let me, the acting head of the family, do things for nothing this time?
Even if you help out in the sect’s Dharma Hall, you will be paid.”
In the end, Zheng Yi was still merciful and did it for Shen Yumo’s sake.
This time, there was a fight between Hongchenfang and Tianxuan Sword Sect.
If it weren’t for Shen Yumo.
There is no way that Zheng Yi could escape this disaster so easily with his family.
Zheng Yi could certainly handle it easily by himself, but with his entire family and many younger generations behind him, this would be a huge project.
Even if there is a magic sword in the Dantian.
It can easily deal with the two Jindan ancestors of Tianxuan Sword Sect and Hongchen Square, but Zheng Yi does not want to use this weapon with powerful deterrent power unless it is absolutely necessary.
Pushing himself to the forefront of public opinion for no reason will do him no good but only harm.
Zheng Yi suddenly spoke.
Shen Da and Shen Er did not feel dissatisfied. Instead, they turned around and looked at Zheng Yi with hope in their eyes: “We will definitely not let you down, the acting head of the family.”
“Then I will do you two seniors a small favor.”
Zheng Yi smiled calmly, then strode forward, and the two people behind him immediately followed.
……
The scene changes and we arrive at the Shen family ancestral hall.
The situation in the ancestral hall did not show any signs of reconciliation after the departure of Shen Da and Shen Er. Instead, the quarrel became more intense, making the younger generations pale.
Even the most short-sighted person can see that the Shen family is now divided.
All this happened without any warning, yet it seemed as if there were signs of it already.
In the past, Shen Yumo only focused on his own cultivation. As for the management of the family, he only sought superficial stability and did not ask for much help from the family.
As long as it’s not a burden.
In the family, the strength of the first elder and the second elder are similar. Over time, the current situation has naturally formed. It is really no one else’s fault.
“When the young lady comes out of confinement, I will tell you all the ugly things that the elder’s lineage did today.”
“If you have the guts, wait for the young lady to come out of seclusion. When she finds out that your second elder has been harming the family and has been mismanaging the family, it’s not certain who the young lady will punish!”
At this moment, the two clans were almost at odds with each other.
The way they looked at each other seemed to regard each other as an enemy, and the family was in danger of being destroyed at any time.
The younger generations were even more worried.
But at the moment they don’t even have the qualifications to speak. Their strength is so limited, and their seniority is even more so. They can only sigh helplessly.
Just when everyone looked sad, Zheng Yi suddenly came here with Shen Da and Shen Er.
“It’s really lively.”
Seeing this scene, Zheng Yi stood with his hands behind his back, with two members of the Shen family who had reached the perfect foundation building stage behind him.
With his pomp at this time, he is naturally very intimidating.
As soon as he appeared.
The first and second elders, who had been arguing just now, all shut up in an instant.
Zheng Yi looked at the scene in front of him, and seemed quite dissatisfied, and said directly: “Why don’t you continue to quarrel?
Let’s keep arguing and divide this huge Shen family into small pieces, you take a piece and I take a piece. Wouldn’t that fulfill the wishes of all of you?
By then, the Shen family might not even be qualified to stay in the Tianxuan Sword Sect or Tianjian Peak.”
As he spoke, he walked over to the Shen family’s first elder, second elder, and a group of clan elders behind them.
At this moment, the ancestral hall was completely silent, and no one wanted to be the first to stand out.
Looking at all this, Zheng Yi sneered faintly: “Now that you all have stopped arguing, you have nothing to say?
Then, it is my turn as the acting head of the family to say a few words.”
Zheng Yi’s face was stern and his eyes were as cold as ice.
You can tell at first glance that he is someone who will handle important matters.
His eyes swept over the first and second elders of the Shen family, and then he looked directly at the first and second elders behind him and asked, “According to the rules of the Shen family.
What is the punishment for those who intend to split the Shen family?”
At this moment, Zheng Yi actually made the decision for the Shen family in front of everyone.
Under normal circumstances, such an action would surely cause dissatisfaction among many Shen family disciples, but the Shen family disciples all saw the chaotic situation just now.
They understand.
If Zheng Yi didn’t show up at this time, the Shen family would really be in danger.
Therefore, even if everyone does not fully cooperate, they will definitely not cause trouble for Zheng Yi.
“Reply to the acting head of the family.
Those who intend to split our Shen family will be punished according to the circumstances.
Those with serious offenses will be expelled from our Shen family tree; those with less serious offenses will be dealt with by the acting head of the family according to the specific circumstances. “
Shen Da responded in a heavy tone without hesitation, firmly supporting Zheng Yi at this critical moment, which undoubtedly added some prestige to Zheng Yi.
“very good.”
Zheng Yi nodded slightly, and looked at everyone in the ancestral hall with dignity, “So, do you all recognize me as the acting head of the family, or not?”
Zheng Yi’s eyes are as sharp as an eagle.
Seeing that everyone around was silent.
He was not in a hurry, just smiled faintly, “If you don’t recognize me as the acting head of the family, I, a junior, will have nothing to say in the Shen family today, and I will turn around and leave without any nostalgia.
But if you recognize me as the acting head of the Shen family…”
The relaxed look in Zheng Yi’s eyes disappeared in an instant, replaced by unprecedented pressure from a superior and a powerful aura of a late foundation building master.
The special spiritual body in his body, combined with the powerful spiritual consciousness of the Jindan period.
An invisible pressure is released at this moment.
Zheng Yi spoke again to the many people from the Shen family present: “The great elder of the Shen family is punished to reflect on his mistakes in the ancestral hall for three months. Without the permission of the acting head of the family, you are not allowed to enter or leave at will.
And the mission rewards for the Great Elder’s lineage will be reduced by 30% this time.”
Zheng Yi spoke fluently without any pause. After talking about the punishment of the first elder, he immediately talked about the second elder.
In the end, both sides were given fifty lashes each.
After dealing with all this, Zheng Yi looked calm.
He then looked at the two elders who were at the Perfect Foundation Establishment stage in front of him and said, “If there is no problem, you two will stay in this ancestral hall for the next three months and are not allowed to go out.
Can it be done? “
Zheng Yi’s lips curled up into a faint smile, his eyes seemed gentle, but his words were unquestionable. After a pause, he continued, “If within these three months, the first and second elders leave the ancestral hall without permission and ignore my orders as the acting head of the family, the other elders of the Shen family can replace them.
If you think that my words as the acting head of the family are useless.
When your young lady comes out of confinement, I’m sure her attitude will be the same, and you can ask her opinion.
What do you think? “
Zheng Yi tapped the table lightly with the folding fan in his hand, sitting upright on the head chair in front of the ancestral hall, looking calm and dignified.
At the critical moment, Lan Lan stood up without hesitation: “Young lady said before her retreat that all matters of the Shen family will be decided by the acting head of the family.
Anyone who disregards the orders of the acting head of the family will be expelled from the Shen family.
From the great elders and clan elders to ordinary clan members, no one is exempted.”
Lan Lan’s words undoubtedly put tremendous psychological pressure on everyone present.
At the same time, it also strengthened everyone’s obedience to Zheng Yi.
Zheng Yi raised his eyebrows and smiled slightly, “It seems that there is no need to wait for your young lady’s opinion. I, the acting head of the family, can make the decision alone.
Unless you all want to rebel against the Shen family.”
Zheng Yi spoke each word with a serious expression, “Do you understand now?
If you understand, please let me know.”
The Shen family members and clan elders around looked at each other, and no one dared to be the first to stand up and oppose.
At this time, Shen Da took the lead in kneeling on one knee and bowed his hands: “Everyone in the Shen family respects the order of the acting head of the family.”
Immediately afterwards, Shen Er also saluted.
Seeing that the two respected elders in the clan had taken the lead, the other family members did not dare to delay and knelt down one after another.
Subsequently.
Those elders who had some status due to their seniority and cultivation also knelt down.
Nowadays, people’s hearts are leaning towards Zheng Yi.
If they continue to resist, they may be able to get away with it for a while.
But wait until Shen Yumo comes out.
The more arrogant they are today, the more embarrassed they may be in the future.
Once expelled from the Shen family, with only the cultivation level of the Foundation Establishment Stage and no backing outside, he would be no different from an ordinary cultivator.
“I will follow the orders of the master.”
Many elders of the clan also bowed in greeting.
At this time, only the first elder and the second elder were left.
The Great Elder looked at Zheng Yi deeply, feeling extremely regretful.
After all, he underestimated this young man.
Just as he was thinking about it, the second elder said, “The order of the acting patriarch is a foolproof plan for our Shen family. I, the second elder of the Shen family, am willing to listen to the orders of the acting patriarch.”
As the second elder expressed his willingness to obey, the hearts of everyone in the Shen family completely leaned towards Zheng Yi.
Whether the Great Elder is willing or not, he has no choice.
Zheng Yi didn’t want to continue wasting time on the Shen family’s affairs.
Just as he was about to get up and leave, the elder’s heart tightened and he could no longer think. He knelt on the ground and said in a low voice, “I am willing to listen to the orders of the acting patriarch.”
At this point, the Shen family was completely controlled by Zheng Yi.
At least before Shen Yumo came out of seclusion, Zheng Yi could have the final say in the Shen family and make the Shen family his temporary “one-man show”.
……
“Thank you, Acting Patriarch, for this matter!”
Come out from the ancestral hall!
Shen Da and Shen Er hurriedly expressed their thanks.
Lan Lan, who was standing aside, looked at Zheng Yi with even more admiration.
Apparently!
Zheng Yi’s domineering scene just now was really shocking.
Once again, it hits the heart of this woman. (End of this chapter)