Early in the morning, Li Taigong was walking around the pond with a flock of white geese following behind him. Wherever he went, the geese chased after him. But what made them feel wronged was that their master just walked around and didn't seem to have any intention of feeding them.
When the Succession Hall was first established, the Lu family was ranked first among the aristocratic families in Shandong. In addition, Lu Binmi, who had assumed the name of Young Master Jiang, was indeed the most outstanding talent among the younger generation of the aristocratic families. Thus, he stood out from the crowd and became the leader of the Succession Hall.
Today, Young Master Jiang's shortcomings were becoming more and more obvious. Perhaps it could be said that when the organization was first established, he was the most suitable leader. But as the organization grew stronger day by day, his breadth of mind, vision, and ability became more and more difficult to control.
At the same time, the Succession Hall's role was no longer the same as it was in the past. The aristocratic families were becoming more and more envious of this fat piece of meat. Such a huge organization, but most of its resources were used by the Lu family. No one was too satisfied, so they had already begun to adjust.
Shen Mu's sudden rise had restrained Young Master Jiang, and the Lu family could no longer use the Succession Hall's resources as they pleased. Of course, this was due to Shen Mu's ability and Li Taigong's support, but how could it not be without the help of the other aristocratic families? They didn't want the Lu family to be the only big family in the Succession Hall.
Right now, they felt more and more that Young Master Jiang could only create conflicts and contradictions for the organization if he stayed in the Succession Hall. His ideas and methods were not only farther and farther away from the main leaders of the Succession Hall, but also farther and farther away from the demands of the aristocratic families.
However, it wasn't that easy to cripple him. Now that Young Master Jiang had made a foolish move, the old men were overjoyed. They finally had a legitimate reason to make the Lu family speechless. They had begun to unveil the prelude to the fall of the Succession Hall. However, this had to be done properly. They couldn't allow the aristocratic families to split because of this.
In addition, the Guanlong family was at a dead end. Now, under the pressure of Wu Zetian, they were getting closer and closer to them. They discussed many important matters together and advanced and retreated together. They could be considered an ally. But this ally was also a potential competitor. They couldn't help but help and guard against them.
This matter would definitely be used by the Guanlong Family. As for how to mediate with them and what conditions to offer, he would have to discuss it with the others. Early in the morning, the Pei Clan, the Wei Clan, the Liu Clan, and many other Guanlong Clans had already sent people over. Their intentions were obvious.
Li Taigong hadn't discussed it with the other aristocratic families, so he couldn't give them a clear answer. Therefore, he had already asked his family to stop them. However, this matter couldn't be dragged on for too long. Those Guanlong families were like white geese chasing after him, crying piteously for food.
Young Master Jiang still didn't have a consensus on how to deal with this matter, nor did he have a plan on how to shut up the Guanlong Family. After he'd received the news, he'd sent people to inform the other great families to discuss this matter. Although doing so could easily attract the attention of the Chang 'an Magistrate Liu Qiantian, it was not the time to worry about that now.
However, not a single person had come to visit them even though the news had been sent out for a long time. One didn't need to think with their toes to know that these aristocratic clan lords were urgently negotiating with their clan elders to see how much they could gain from this. Thinking of this, Li Taigong could only sigh helplessly. "Everything under the heavens is for profit; everything under the heavens is for profit …"
Suddenly, Lin Zixiong rushed over, startling the flock of white geese chasing after Li Taigong. They quacked and ran away, flapping their wings violently and kicking up a cloud of dust.
Li Taigong frowned and said unhappily, "What are you panicking about?"
Lin Zixiong hurriedly bowed to him and reported, "Taigong, Yang Fan single-handedly killed … killed his way to the Lu Clan of Xingning Lane!"
Li Taigong was startled. When he'd heard that Young Master Jiang had kidnapped people, he'd asked Lin Zixiong to pay attention to the Gongsun Residence. He knew that Yang Fan would be furious, but no matter how he calculated, Yang Fan wouldn't ask for help from the authorities. That would be like drinking a dove to quench his thirst. Even if the siege was resolved today, the imperial court's butcher knife would fall on his head tomorrow.
Moreover, Young Master Jiang had enormous power in his hands, so Yang Fan wouldn't walk right into the trap. The most likely course of action for Yang Fan was to go to him and ask for help. This was the reason why he'd sent his nephew to Young Master Jiang's place to keep an eye on him.
According to his plan, he'd take the opportunity to mediate and save Xie Xiaoman. At the same time, he'd make the wronged Young Master Lu take a step back and give more power to Yang Fan, achieving the perfect result of a tripartite balance.
But …
Li Taigong stared and said, "What did Yang Fan do at the Lu Clan of Xingning Lane?"
Lin Zixiong wiped his sweat and said, "Maybe he … heard the news from somewhere and thought that Young Master Jiang was hiding there, so …"
Li Taigong didn't wait for him to finish and shouted, "Guards! Guards! "
The servants gathered around and Li Taigong shouted anxiously, "Quick! Prepare the carriage, I'm going to Xingning Lane! I don't want an ox carriage, I want a horse carriage! Go, go! "
"Come back! Call more people, just in case! "
"Come back! Send people to Xingning Lane and make sure to block the news. The news of Yang Fan causing trouble at the Lu Clan cannot be spread! "
"You, you, you … Immediately report this news to the Cui, Li, Wang, and Zheng families! I've already sent a message to those old bastards early in the morning, but none of them came. Each and every one of them stayed at home, plotting, plotting. When the sky falls, they won't need to plot anything anymore! "
Li Taigong yelled and drove away the group of people. He looked at Lin Zixiong and said, "This … is this the calm temperament and sophisticated person you've been talking about?"
Lin Zixiong laughed dryly, bitterly, and embarrassedly.
…
The head of the Lu Clan of Xingning Lane was Young Master Jiang's uncle according to seniority. He was considered an elder in the Lu Clan of Chang 'an, so he was the first to leave because he had to accompany Old Master Jiang back to Fan Yang. Because he left in a hurry, his wife and children were left behind.
Without the head of the Lu Clan at home to take charge of the overall situation, and the children and grandchildren of the other branches had some things they couldn't leave behind, until yesterday, so there were still many people left in the mansion. It would take another two or three days for all of them to leave.
Yang Fan, Ah Nu, and Gongsun Lanzhi rode fast horses to the Lu Mansion, and without saying a word, they kicked the door open and entered. All the rich families had guards, and the Lu Clan was no exception. Not only did the Lu Clan have Martial Masters, but they were also masters of martial arts. But of course, these people were no match for Yang Fan, A Nu, and Gongsun Lanzhi.
As soon as the three people came to the door, the Martial Masters of the Lu Clan were shocked and angry. They stepped forward to stop them. It would have been better if they didn't stop them, but when they did, Yang Fan was even more convinced that Young Master Jiang was hiding here. He was afraid that Young Master Jiang would get the news and slip away. He didn't want to talk nonsense with these Martial Masters and the two sides immediately started fighting.
Many of the Lu Clan's carts had been loaded, ready to be transported back to Fan Yang's hometown, so there were many Martial Masters left. The problem was that this pack of wolves couldn't withstand three fierce lions. Yang Fan and the other two fought all the way in through the gate.
Many of the Lu family's soft things had long been transported away. What was left behind were all heavy things piled high on the cart. It was not impossible to hide people inside. Yang Fan and the other two were worried that people were hidden in the cart, so they killed all the way here. Not only did they search all the houses, but they also cut all the ropes and tarps tied to the cart, searching for possible hiding places of Xiao Man.
The Lu Clan's carts had long been transported away, leaving behind all the heavy and heavy things piled high on the carts. They could hide people in them. Yang Fan and the other two were worried that Young Master Jiang was hidden in the carts, so they killed all the way. Not only did they search all the houses, but they also cut all the ropes and tarps tied to the carts, searching for Young Master Jiang's possible hiding place.
The three of them searched all the way, and there were constantly Martial Masters of the Lu Clan who came forward to stop them. The three of them fought and searched at the same time, so they didn't know what to do. The bronze mirror embedded with eight treasures and pearls fell down, the box carved with gold and silver threads was overturned, the twelve jade carved screens were broken, and boxes of silk and satin were scattered …
Yang Fan said in a deep voice, "Young Master Jiang is not here!"
Tin Aino said, "Let's go to Jing 'an Lane!"
Gongsun Lanzhi was even more straightforward, "Let's go!"
The three of them turned around and rushed back. The remaining Martial Masters of the Lu Clan had learned their lesson. Since the master of the Lu Clan was not here, and the old steward who was loyal to the master of the Lu Clan was knocked unconscious by Gongsun Lanzhi's long sword, they were determined not to risk their lives if they could. One by one, they chased after them with swords and sabers, but they were still several feet away, not daring to get close.
It was not until Yang Fan and the others had made up their minds to leave and quickly ran toward the Lu Clan's house did they make a little louder noise. They shouted and "chased" behind them, as if they were sending Yang Fan and the others off.
"Stop!"
Just as Yang Fan and the others rushed to the front gate, more than ten people quickly rushed in. Old Grandpa Li was supported by someone, and his feet barely touched the ground. When he saw them, he let out a sigh of relief. He immediately widened his eyes and shouted, and at the same time waved his hand to ask people to quickly put him down.
Old Grandpa Li looked at the twelve priceless jade screens under his feet, and then looked at the white silk that was blown up by the wind. The Lu Clan was in a mess, as if it had been hit by a war. It was already impossible to look at.
Old Grandpa Li said angrily, "You little brat, what do you want?"
Yang Fan said in a deep voice, "Old man, please step aside!"
"Step aside?"
Old Grandpa Li stomped his feet and scolded, "You idiot, don't you think you've caused enough trouble? If there's anything, can't you come to this old man to discuss it? You've made such a mess, how are you going to clean it up? "
Yang Fan smiled, and his smile was very cold, "What does this matter have to do with you, Old Grandpa Li? Old man, why do you have to take responsibility for this matter? Old man, please step aside, this little brat is in a hurry to find my wife! "
"This old man is determined to take care of this matter!"
Old Grandpa Li shouted sternly, "Little brat, you stay put, this old man will take care of this matter."
"Little brat, I can't wait, please step aside!"
Old Grandpa Li said angrily, "No way! If you want to leave, then step over this old man's body! "
With a whoosh, Yang Fan stepped over Old Grandpa Li's head.
Yang Fan flew over Old Grandpa Li's head and landed in front of the mansion's entrance. His feet touched the ground, and with a whoosh, he flew over the screen wall outside the door. Behind the screen wall, there was a neigh of a horse, followed by the clattering of hooves. Yang Fan must have landed directly on the back of a horse tied outside the screen wall and galloped away.
"Huh? This little brat … "
Before Old Grandpa Li could finish his sentence, Miss A Nu followed suit, and with a whoosh, she also 'stepped' over his head. Then, Gongsun Lanzhi jumped up with a whoosh, and fell back to the ground with a thud. She stuck out her tongue at him in embarrassment, saying, "Old Grandpa, please forgive me …"
After saying that, she circled around his body like a snake, and with a whoosh, flashed out of the door.
Old Grandpa Li's eyes were empty, and for a moment, he was at a loss.
Lin Zixiong asked in embarrassment, "Old Grandpa, what do we do now?"
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