Inheriting A Divine Cultivation Clan At The Start, All My Juniors Are Empresses

An hour later.

Other members of the Zhangsun Family came over. They hadn’t seen Changsun Hongyun return for quite some time, and naturally felt some concern. But when they arrived at the Wei Family, upon seeing Yuchi, it suddenly dawned on them that Changsun Hongyun hadn’t come at all! How was that possible? They had clearly seen Changsun Hongyun enter the Wei Family, so how could it be that he hadn’t come? Could it be...

The members of the Zhangsun Family instantly hesitated to speculate further—did Changsun Hongyun disappear suddenly? Surely it was due to his own mental issues, and somehow, he defied the president of the trade association. Was it perhaps because he couldn’t borrow money, and then acted rashly?

Disastrous! At this point, the Zhangsun Family didn’t dare to speak to Yuchi any longer. After confirming with Yuchi that Changsun Hongyun hadn’t come, they promptly left the Wei Mansion, returning hastily and in panic to the Zhangsun Family, ready to start dividing the family assets! They certainly wouldn’t dare spread rumors directly, claiming Changsun Mei had been taken by the Wei Family; otherwise, they truly wouldn’t have a chance to leave Xufu Town!

In an instant, the entire Zhangsun Family in Xufu Town descended into catastrophic disarray. No one brought up Changsun Hongyun’s matters anymore; it was as if he didn’t exist in this world. Surely, he had been killed by Yuchi of the Wei Family!

But could Yuchi really do such a thing?

Surely not. He merely looked calmly at the desolate-faced Changsun Hongyun before him, ”Alright, I believe you’re aware of your status now. That’s enough. Leave yourself some dignity, leave me some dignity. Sometimes, don’t speak in absolutes. Do you think it’s worth it for you to act like this?”

”I don’t have any intention of killing you, but if you really claim to be killed, do you think the Zhangsun Family will stand up for you? The Zhangsun Family now isn’t what it used to be. Is it necessary for you to come to me over such matters?”

”Go back, gather some gold and silver and leave Xufu Town. Your mansion can still fetch a decent price now. Sell it directly to the government office; they’re currently buying mansions. After selling yours, you’d still have a considerable amount of gold and silver. With that, leave Xufu Town, find a place to live. You absolutely won’t need to worry about food and drink.”

Yuchi didn’t kill Changsun Hongyun, but it was even more brutal than killing him, as he forced Changsun Hongyun to face reality.

Changsun Hongyun believed himself to be the Patriarch of the Zhangsun Family. Subconsciously, he thought he was invincible, given the family was once very powerful, and as the Patriarch, he didn’t need to worry while speaking with someone like Yuchi, with no background. Surely, even if something happened to him, the Zhangsun Family would unwaveringly stand behind him.

Yet, he hadn’t died, and the Zhangsun Family hadn’t even seen his corpse, before starting to clamor and divide the family assets, with no one offering him assistance.

To kill without bleeding!

Of course, such things are exceedingly realistic. In his previous life, Yuchi once thought himself to be the predestined one, thinking the world couldn’t survive without him. But after gradually realizing that he was merely an ordinary person, he suddenly let go.

Living or dying, it is all one’s own affair. Would others care? They wouldn’t. Even if truly dead and buried, the kids burning paper for him wouldn’t merely be out of remembrance, but rather simply pleading for help from a dead person... Who would they reason with?

So don’t act impulsively. Dead is dead; shedding a couple of tears for a short while is enough. No one cares about anyone’s loss. No matter how impressive a person might be, once dead and their position vacant, they instantly become inconsequential, looking ridiculous.

Even the advisor and County Magistrate started to do good deeds, understanding these things. Couldn’t Changsun Hongyun see them?

”Go back.” Yuchi waved his hand, indicating he could leave.

”Sorry for the trouble.” Changsun Hongyun silently bowed his head, his face looking defeated as he left.

Never mentioning borrowing money again, it was imaginable what expressions the other Zhangsun juniors dividing the family assets would have when Changsun Hongyun returned to the Zhangsun Family.

Thanks to President Wei for letting me fake my death once, letting me see through these fake kinship ties, all a sham, all damned schemes!

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