In the depths of the Manggu Forest.
A hundred miles to the north of Green Wood City, there was a towering mountain thousands of feet high.
The Duanmu Family's mansion was located at the peak of the mountain, hidden by the clouds and mist.
There were more than a dozen ancient and majestic palaces and rows of exquisite and elegant buildings on the mountain peak.
The Green Wood Palace facing the plaza at the peak of the mountain was the Duanmu Family's main palace and meeting hall.
Every time Duanmu Huang discussed important matters with the elders and attendants, they would hold a meeting in the main hall of the Green Wood Palace.
It was early in the morning, and there were more than a dozen Duanmu Family experts in the main hall. They were discussing an important matter.
Sitting on the main throne in the main hall was a skinny middle-aged man with a goatee. He was the Family Head, Duanmu Huang.
Duanmu Huang was silent, but his face was gloomy and there was a hint of anger between his brows.
There were twelve experts standing on both sides of the main hall. They were the Duanmu Family's elders and leaders.
In addition, there was a handsome young man with red lips and white teeth. He was kneeling in the middle of the main hall.
This young man was Duanmu Feiyu.
The atmosphere in the main hall was a bit stifling, just like the hazy sky outside.
The elders and leaders were silent on the surface, but they were secretly discussing something with their spiritual senses.
At this time, Duanmu Huang picked up a notice with over a thousand words on it from the table in front of him. He waved his hand and threw it at Duanmu Feiyu.
"Swoosh!"
The light yellow paper landed in front of Duanmu Feiyu and spread out on the ground. The scarlet words on the paper were clear.
Duanmu Huang frowned and slammed the table with a face full of anger. He shouted in a deep voice, "You bastard, look at the stupid things you've done!
In one night, tens of thousands of notices appeared out of thin air in Central State City, covering the streets and alleys.
Now, all the people in the city are talking about you, and all the powers are rejoicing in your misfortune. Who knows how many people are laughing at our Duanmu Family.
You unfilial son! Do you want to anger me to death?! "
Duanmu Feiyu was scolded harshly, but he was full of grievances and tried his best to defend himself. "Father! How can you believe in this kind of baseless rumor and slander?
Our Duanmu Clan is a big tree that attracts the wind, attracting the covetous eyes of countless opponents and enemies.
Who would have thought that the opponent this time would be so despicable, to actually use such a despicable method that only mortals would use … "
Before he could finish, Duanmu Huang shouted again, "Shut up! You bastard, don't you know what you've done wrong?
Your elder brother was killed by Ji Tianxing, and his corpse hasn't even turned cold yet! You haven't even taken your revenge, yet you're indulging in debauchery outside. Where's your decency? "
Duanmu Feiyu hurriedly explained, "Father! Big Brother was killed, and I hated that little bastard Ji Tianxing very much. I wished I could cut him into pieces.
But didn't you hand this matter over to the Elders to handle? I'm weak and can't help, so I can only focus on running the business. It's inevitable that I have to drink and discuss business with others … "
Duanmu Huang frowned and didn't want to delve into this matter. He asked again, "Then how do you explain the matter of you filling your own pockets and embezzling the clan's property?"
Duanmu Feiyu of course refused to admit it and evaded all the blame.
"Father, as the Second Young Master of the Duanmu Clan, how could I do something like embezzlement and embezzle the clan's property?
These were all made up by those despicable people to deliberately slander me and tarnish the Duanmu Clan's reputation. How can you believe … "
Before Duanmu Feiyu could finish, a clear and dignified voice suddenly came from the entrance of the main hall.
"Shut up!"
Hearing this voice, Duanmu Huang and his son, as well as the elders and managers, all turned to look at the entrance of the main hall.
Two graceful silhouettes stepped through the door and walked into the hall.
The first to enter the main hall was a woman wearing a long brocade dress with a jade hairpin and a golden crown.
She looked like she was in her thirties. She had a beautiful face and a graceful temperament. She had a dignified aura that came from someone who had been in a high position for a long time.
She was Duanmu Yulong's birth mother, Duanmu Huang's first wife.
Behind the first wife was a tall and beautiful woman in a green robe with a fierce aura.
She had the strength of Sky Origin Stage and was the first wife's personal maid, her confidant.
The first wife walked into the main hall with a graceful posture. Her exquisitely made-up face was filled with sorrow and pain.
She walked to the middle of the main hall and bowed to Duanmu Huang. She said in a sorrowful voice, "Master, Feiyu has gone too far this time. It's too disappointing!
Yulong's body is not cold yet, but instead of avenging his brother, he clapped his hands and cheered. He's even happier than our enemies.
As a disciple of the Duanmu Clan, he didn't serve the clan loyally and even embezzled the clan's property. This is simply lawless!
In the past, you were merciful and forgiving to him, so be it.
But this time, no matter what, you can't tolerate him anymore! "
The first wife's face was as cold as ice. Her voice was cold and dignified. She had the aura of a master's wife.
The elders and the people in charge all had different thoughts.
After hearing the first wife's words, some people immediately nodded in agreement and asked Duanmu Huang to severely punish Duanmu Feiyu as a warning to others.
Duanmu Huang suddenly had a headache. He frowned and said in a deep voice, "Madam, I am discussing this matter with the elders. It's not convenient for you to participate. Quickly leave!"
Duanmu Feiyu was also filled with anger. He was so angry that the veins on his forehead bulged. He wanted to strangle the first wife.
However, in front of Duanmu Huang and the elders, he didn't dare to show any anger or hatred.
He could only pray in his heart that his father would chase the first wife away so that she wouldn't stir up trouble here.
However, how could the first wife be willing to leave?
She looked at Duanmu Huang with disappointment and said in a sorrowful voice, "Master, are you really going to protect Duanmu Feiyu?
It's just as the rumors say. After Yulong passed away, you will have to find another successor. I, as the master's wife, will become dispensable …
Since that's the case, why don't you just give the order to demote me to a concubine and promote the second wife to the master's wife! "
The first wife's tone was truly heartbroken and disappointed. She looked as if she had nothing left to live for.
Duanmu Huang immediately frowned and shouted in a deep voice, "Nonsense! This matter hasn't been investigated yet. I am discussing it with the elders. Why are you interfering? "
He looked at the first wife's servant and ordered, "Qing Zhu, immediately take the first wife back to her room to rest!"
However, Qing Zhu was unmoved.
The first wife took out a stack of account books and files from her sleeves and said with a cold smile, "Master, I already guessed that you would be kept in the dark by Duanmu Feiyu and believe that he is innocent.
Therefore, I have already sent people to investigate the evidence of Duanmu Feiyu embezzling the family's properties!
There were six books of accounts and files. Every single property and property that Duanmu Feiyu had embezzled over the past few years was recorded clearly in the books!
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