The excitement of Elder Li and others was of little concern to the people of Jiangnan City. At this moment, all they had eyes for were the treasures.
Elder Gu, meanwhile, sat yawning in his room. The chaos outside had no effect on him.
To Elder Gu, these matters were something he had long grown accustomed to.
And at this moment, Ye Fan was already seated in the study of the Feng family patriarch.
The Feng family patriarch wore a face full of fawning smiles.
“It is truly an honor for the Grand Enshrined Elder to grace the Feng family with his presence. If you do not find it too much trouble, Grand Enshrined Elder, please stay with the Feng family for some time. We would be delighted to fulfill our duties as hosts.”
The Feng family patriarch was full of questions and shock at the Grand Enshrined Elder’s sudden visit.
As a member of the Gu family, the Grand Enshrined Elder’s status and position made him a figure above others in Jiangnan City.
Therefore, upon seeing the Grand Enshrined Elder, Patriarch Feng immediately went to welcome him.
In response to Patriarch Feng’s deference, the Grand Enshrined Elder merely let out a soft snort from his nose.
“Elder Feng is the head of the Feng family. How could a humble person like Gu dare to accept Elder Feng’s flattery?”
The Grand Enshrined Elder’s tone carried a hint of mockery.
These words caused Patriarch Feng to freeze: “What does the Grand Enshrined Elder mean by this? Has the Feng family offended you in some way? If that is the case, please state it clearly, and I, Feng, will surely provide a satisfactory response.”
Hearing the Grand Enshrined Elder’s words, Patriarch Feng frowned. If the Feng family hadn’t provoked the Grand Enshrined Elder, why would he speak like this?
One must understand that the Grand Enshrined Elder was a crucial figure in the Gu family and would not act unreasonably.
It was no wonder Patriarch Feng was so nervous. Given the Gu family’s power, destroying the Feng family would be no difficult task.
Therefore, he had no choice but to handle the situation carefully.
Upon hearing Patriarch Feng’s words, the Grand Enshrined Elder snorted again: “How could I dare to trouble Elder Feng? Your eldest young master, Feng Xiao, questioned me repeatedly during the selection event, even doubting my words. This has caused me great unease, which is why I have rushed to the Feng family to offer an apology.”
The Grand Enshrined Elder spoke with sarcasm, but his words almost drove Patriarch Feng to fury.
“You scoundrel! Go and summon Feng Xiao for me.”
Patriarch Feng slammed the table, roaring with anger.
Hearing Patriarch Feng’s words, the subordinates below quickly hurried out.
The Grand Enshrined Elder was furious, his face grim. Elder Wang and Ye Fan sat nearby. Ye Fan, however, had a constant smile on his face.
For Ye Fan, the more difficult the situation for the Feng family became, the happier he felt.
It was Ye Fan who had summoned the Grand Enshrined Elder to the Feng family.
Originally, Feng Xiao’s actions during the selection event had already displeased the Grand Enshrined Elder. Now, it was the perfect opportunity to extort a hefty sum from the Feng family.
As for Ye Fan, the Grand Enshrined Elder’s intervention would only add to the Feng family’s woes. Feng Xiao would be severely disciplined, and the Feng family would suffer significant financial losses.
Soon, Feng Xiao strode in. Upon seeing the Grand Enshrined Elder, Elder Wang, and Ye Fan, he immediately frowned, feeling a surge of nausea.
However, when his gaze fell upon Patriarch Feng’s frosty expression, Feng Xiao’s heart sank, and he immediately knew something was amiss.
Although his actions yesterday were all for the sake of the family, they had ultimately gone too far.
He hadn’t expected the Gu family’s Grand Enshrined Elder to come to the Feng family to demand an explanation.
Despite his inner panic, Feng Xiao respectfully approached the patriarch.
“Grandfather, what is it you wished to see me for?”
Patriarch Feng suddenly stood up and, with a raised hand, slapped Feng Xiao hard across the face.
“You scoundrel! Who gave you the audacity to disrespect the Gu family’s Grand Enshrined Elder? I’ve always warned you to be modest and patient, and not to act impulsively. Are my words mere wind in your ears?”
Patriarch Feng’s face was contorted with rage, wishing he could tear Feng Xiao apart at that moment.
It was one thing for this scoundrel to commit misdeeds daily, but to dare disrespect the Grand Enshrined Elder was akin to courting death!
He had nurtured this grandson himself, counting on him to inherit the Feng family’s legacy and lead it to greater prosperity. But now, it seemed this scoundrel was truly incapable.
If today’s matter could not be resolved perfectly, the Feng family would likely face trouble.
While the Gu family might not dare to go all out against the Feng family, if they were to cause trouble, it would be more than enough for the Feng family to handle.
*Thump*
Feng Xiao immediately knelt before the patriarch.
“Grandfather, Ye Fan instigated all of this. Many people saw the situation at the time. It was Ye Fan, who created a deceptive scenario, causing your grandson to lose his composure. I implore you to investigate this thoroughly.”
News of Ye Fan becoming the sixth enshrinement of the Gu family had not yet spread. Therefore, apart from a few individuals, others were unaware of it.
When Feng Xiao heard the patriarch’s words, he knew it was a grave matter and quickly shifted all blame onto Ye Fan.
As long as he could get past the patriarch’s judgment, everything else would be manageable.
Hearing Feng Xiao’s words, Patriarch Feng frowned and looked up at the Grand Enshrined Elder: “May I ask the Grand Enshrined Elder, is what Feng Xiao says true?”
At this moment, Patriarch Feng’s tone had become heavier.
If he could defend Feng Xiao, he would naturally not stand by and watch his grandson be punished.
Although he was disappointed in Feng Xiao’s recent behavior, which had greatly angered him, he was, after all, his own grandson, whom he had placed great hopes upon.
However, the Grand Enshrined Elder coldly snorted: “What? Is the Feng family intending to shift all the responsibility onto our Gu family?”
These words stunned both Patriarch Feng and Feng Xiao. We were talking about Ye Fan. What did this have to do with your Gu family?
Inevitably, both of them frowned simultaneously, looking at the Grand Enshrined Elder with confusion.
Seeing their perplexed expressions, Elder Wang, who was standing by, chuckled.
“Perhaps both of you are not yet aware? Just yesterday, Ye Fan became an enshrinement of the Gu family, holding the same position as the Grand Enshrined Elder. If the young master Feng now claims all responsibility lies with Ye Fan, he is essentially blaming the Gu family. After all, Ye Fan currently represents the Gu family.”
After Elder Wang’s friendly explanation, Feng Xiao and the Feng family patriarch were both shocked, and their hearts skipped a beat.
“What?”
The two exclaimed almost in unison.
Who could have imagined that Ye Fan would become an enshrinement of the Gu family? How was this possible?
One must realize that the Gu family had a legacy spanning a thousand years, and within the Gu family, the position of an enshrinement was highly esteemed, second only to the family head.
Therefore, to become an enshrinement of the Gu family, one had to have made immense contributions.
Furthermore, over the years, the enshrinements of the Gu family had always been Gu family members, and it had never been heard of an outsider holding such a position.
Then, how did Ye Fan join the Gu family?
The grandfather and grandson both looked on with shock.
It was Patriarch Feng, with his extensive experience, who, after a moment’s pause upon hearing Elder Wang’s words, broke into a wide smile: “This is truly cause for celebration. Young friend Ye, I offer my congratulations. Becoming an enshrinement of the Gu family is like ascending to the heavens. Your future achievements will be boundless.”
As the saying goes, one should not strike a smiling person. Ye Fan was now different from his past self. If Patriarch Feng did not adopt a more accommodating stance, any slight could lead to Ye Fan’s relentless pursuit.