But at the same time, they knew that they could not afford to offend the Alchemy Guild.
"So what if he's a disciple of the Alchemy Guild. No one can protect Zhou Yang today!"
A sedan stopped outside the crowd. Atop it was the second wife, Zhao Huan, with a proud expression and a silver scroll in her hand.
Behind Madam Zhao, Zhou Shao Yu, Zhou Zitao, and the rest of the Zhou Clan followed closely behind. Their eyes were filled with glee.
The crowd automatically parted to form a path. Even Wan Bugui greeted them with a smile.
"Second Madam, are you not giving face to the Alchemy Guild?" Si Mayan's voice was calm, but the meaning behind his words was clear.
Zhao Huan smiled faintly, "Elder Si Mayan is too serious. Today, I came with an edict from my elder brother and father."
As she finished speaking, Zhao Huan opened the scroll in her hand. Wan Bugui and the rest immediately bowed their heads respectfully.
"The Dragon General's edict states that the Third Star Dragon General Zhou Zhan Tian is suspected of treason. All the Zhou Clan members are suspects and will be imprisoned for interrogation."
The contents of the edict caused everyone to turn pale with fright. Everyone knew that Zhou Zhan Tian's treason was just a rumor, but it was treated as the truth by Wu Hou. Such a huge crime was enough to cause all the Zhou Clan disciples to suffer.
"Treason!"
Zhou Yang laughed coldly and looked at Zhao Huan, "If that's the case, then you, Zhao Huan, cannot escape suspicion."
Zhao Huan seemed to have known that Zhou Yang would say this. She smiled, "Although Zhou Zhan Tian is my husband, as the daughter of Wu Hou, how could I do such a disgraceful thing? Moreover, I have already cleared my name with the Dragon General's Office in the Imperial City."
"Second Madam, of course, is not a suspect. But Zhou Yang is not the only Zhou Clan member. I heard Housekeeper Ye say that Zhou Shao Yu has become the heir of the General's Office. Since Zhou Zhan Tian has committed treason, then the heir must be involved."
Hearing this, Zhou Shao Yu broke out in a cold sweat. He stepped forward and said, "There is no such thing. I have never said that I am the heir of the Zhou Clan. This is just my uncle's way. Today, I announce that from this moment onwards, I am no longer father and son to the traitor Zhou Zhan Tian."
"Me too, I want to sever all ties with Zhou Zhan Tian," Zhou Zitao hurriedly added.
"Haha …" Sima Yan laughed loudly, his smile filled with disdain, "General Zhou must have killed too many enemies that even the heavens could not bear to watch, actually giving birth to you two treacherous things. Shame, shame …"
Facing Si Mayan's impolite curses, the two of them were so stifled that their faces turned red.
"Grandmaster Sima must be joking. Since Zhou Zhantian has committed treason, he is a disloyal and unjust person. Severing ties with such a person is a righteous act." Wan Bugui laughed.
"Alright, enough with the nonsense. Shao Yu and Zi Tao did not participate in Zhou Zhantian's scheme, but Zhou Yang cannot be cleared of suspicion. I have enough evidence to prove that Zhou Zhantian came to the prefecture capital to see him the night before he was brought to the Imperial City. Zhou Yang, let me ask you, did he leave anything for you?" Zhao Huan's gaze was overbearing.
Zhou Yang's eyes were also filled with disdain, "Zhao Huan, I, Zhou Yang, am here today. Use whatever methods you have, there is no need to threaten me with the country's righteousness."
"Fine, if you don't defend yourself, I will take it as you admit it. Men, take him down." Zhao Xin seemed to be impatient. With a wave of her long sleeves, all the martial artists rushed towards the gate.
"Weng …"
A powerful force sent all the martial artists rushing through the gate flying.
"Killing is prohibited within the prefecture capital!"
An angry shout came from afar. Everyone turned to see Tang Zhenghe and Tang Yue Wu leading three hundred martial artists in stride, their faces filled with dignity.
"Castellan Tang!"
Zhao Huan frowned. She had expected Tang Zhenghe to remain neutral and watch from the sidelines. She did not expect him to appear, and it was obvious that he was standing on Zhou Yang's side.
Killing was prohibited … although there was such a rule, it had always been set for ordinary people.
"Castellan, I am helping the Dragon General Residence to capture a traitor. Don't you think it is inappropriate for you to stop me like this?" Wan Bugui's expression was respectful, but his tone was impolite.
"General Wan, the prefecture capital is under my jurisdiction. I have not received any news regarding Zhou Zhan Tian's treason. That is just a rumor. Even if there is a possibility, it needs to be verified. It is unfair to judge based on a rumor."
Tang Zhenghe stood in front of the gate. Zhou Yang and Si Mayan also walked out.
Zhou Yang relaxed. He was clear that with his own strength, he had no chance of winning against Wan Bugui and the others. He could only borrow their strength.
The Explosive Flame Arrow was his first line of defense. His identity as the Alchemy Guild and Si Mayan were his second line of defense. Tang Zhenghe was also within his calculations. He had predicted that Tang Zhenghe would come out. Even if Tang Zhenghe did not help him, he would not allow him to fight with Wan Bugui and even drag the Alchemy Guild into it.
The Alchemy Guild, Wan Bugui, him, and the Xu Family. If a fight broke out between these four parties, the entire prefecture capital would descend into chaos. A hundred miles away from the prefecture capital, the border city was in danger.
Under such circumstances, Tang Zhenghe could not just sit back and watch.
What he did not expect was that Tang Zhenghe would stand on his side.
"Lord City Lord, I came with my father's edict. Is this also a rumor?" Zhao Huan said unhappily.
"Lord Wu Hou's words are naturally not a rumor. However, the edict clearly states that General Zhou is only a suspect. There is no proof. Moreover, I am the City Lord of the prefecture capital. Even if someone wants to investigate Zhou Yang, it should be me."
Tang Zhenghe's words were almost flawless. Although Zhao Xin came with the edict, she was only a Martian Grade woman. According to the rules, she did not even have the right to participate in the investigation.
"Besides, since you want to investigate, then you must do it properly. It is too arbitrary to say that Zhou Shaoyu and Zhou Zitao are not suspects based on Madam's one-sided statement. I think everyone in the Zhou Family, including the collateral relatives, is a suspect."
Ah …
Ye Taishan was shocked. Tang Zhenghe's words clearly included him.
"Lord City Lord, I have already severed my ties with Zhou Zhantian," Zhou Shaoyu said anxiously.
"Severed ties is enough? What a joke. What if Zhou Yang also severed his ties with General Zhou? What would you say?"
Everyone was silent. Zhao Huan's expression suddenly froze. She looked at Zhou Yang and said, "As long as he says it, I will not pursue the matter today."
As soon as she said this, everyone's eyes turned to Zhou Yang.
"I, Zhou Yang, am a member of the Zhou Family in life and a ghost of the Zhou Family in death. I will not be a piece of trash who forgets his ancestors."
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Trash!
These two words made Zhou Shaoyu and Zhou Zitao tremble with anger.
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