Nangong Junjie's death didn't stir up any waves. It was as if such a person had never existed.
Originally, the students had all sorts of guesses. However, under Bai Bing's all-out investigation, all the people who talked about Nangong Junjie in private were locked up and interrogated to find out all the information about Nangong Junjie.
Although Bai Bing knew better than anyone that Nangong Junjie had been killed by Chu Xingyun with a single sword strike right before her very eyes, Bai Bing knew that Chu Xingyun had killed Nangong Junjie.
However, on the surface, as the new Chancellor of Nanming Academy, she had to be impartial and investigate this matter with all her might.
As long as someone mentioned Nangong Junjie or this matter, they would all be arrested. Although they wouldn't be tortured, they would be investigated again and again. They would be recorded as suspects in the files.
In the face of Bai Bing's strict investigation, everyone kept quiet out of fear.
Hence, under Bai Bing's strong control, everyone in Nanming Academy seemed to have suffered from amnesia overnight. They completely forgot about Nangong Junjie and this matter.
In the face of Bai Bing's high-pressure tactics, Mo Li was also very impressed. Actually, for the higher-ups, stability was the most important thing.
Even if there was an investigation, it would be done in secret. On the surface, it had to be suppressed. It couldn't be messed up, and it couldn't cause panic.
In fact, everyone who should know the truth of this matter already knew.
It was still the same sentence that Chu Xingyun had said to Nangong Huayan. As long as they could see who was the biggest beneficiary of this matter, they could basically determine who the culprit was.
With Nangong Junjie's death, Nangong Huayan lost her competitor and directly took over the Nanming Imperial Guards. She became the most powerful person among the younger generation in the southern provinces.
After taking over the Nanming Imperial Guards, under the instructions of Bai Bing and Chu Xingyun, Nangong Huayan applied to the family's Elder Compound and officially took over the Nangong Family as the Clan Leader!
In the face of Nangong Huayan's bold application, the Elder Compound directly ignored it. Not to mention the weak Nangong Huayan, even the powerful Nangong Junjie couldn't take over the Clan Leader's position.
In fact, whether it was Nangong Huayan or the original Nangong Junjie, they only had a chance to take over the Clan Leader's position.
In order to take over the Clan Leader's position, they first had to be promoted to the Martial Emperor. They had to prove their strength and ability, and obtain the approval of more than 80% of the Elder Compound before they could take over the Clan Leader's position.
The current Nangong Huayan was far from being a Martial Emperor's strength and ability, and had never been proven.. Therefore, none of the 36 Elders supported her.
Wanting to take over the Nangong Family now was just a fool's dream.
However, since Chu Xingyun and Bai Bing asked her to apply, they naturally had their reasons. If it was completely impossible, with Chu Xingyun and Bai Bing's wisdom, why would they do something unnecessary?
The main reason why she applied to be the Clan Leader was to stabilize the Nangong Family's internal situation and prevent the Nangong Family from causing trouble and punishing Nangong Huayan.
Nangong Junjie's death couldn't be hidden from the Elder Compound. As the mastermind, Hua Yan had to act first if she didn't want to be punished by the family.
One must know that the Nangong Family strictly forbade internal strife. Once it was discovered that Nangong Huayan was involved in Nangong Junjie's murder, Nangong Huayan would not be able to keep her life, let alone take over as the Family Head.
The prohibition of killing one another was set by Di Tianyi, and no one in the Nangong Family dared to violate it.
In the past, the reason why Nangong Junjie used Dongfang Tianxiu to frame Nangong Xian 'er was because he didn't dare to do it himself. Otherwise, Nangong Xian' er's reputation would be ruined, and Nangong Junjie's life would be in danger.
Early in the morning, when the sun had just risen, Nangong Huayan got up early. After washing up, Nangong Huayan changed into a clean long dress and prepared to participate in the Elder Compound's investigation of the Nangong Family.
Pacing back and forth nervously, Nangong Huayan's face was pale. She asked Bai Bing, who was slowly combing her hair, "This … are you sure there's no problem?"
Bai Bing lazily glanced at Nangong Huayan and said lazily, "What problem can there be? With Brother Chu around, everything will go smoothly. Don't worry."
However …
Hearing Bai Bing's words, Nangong Huayan was still worried and said anxiously, "You don't know, Nangong Junjie's grandfather is the current head of the Nangong Family. Nangong Junjie's great-grandfather is one of the nine deacons of the Elder Compound."
Bai Bing curled her lips and said disdainfully, "Can you stop nagging? Since your Brother Chu dares to guarantee, there will definitely be no problem. It's fine if you don't believe me, but why don't you even believe your Brother Chu?"
Shaking her head with a bitter smile, Nangong Huayan said, "It's not that I don't believe him, but you don't know, the foundation of the Nangong Family is really too strong."
Sighing, Nangong Huayan said, "Let's not talk about other things. Just the 36 Elders of the Elder Compound, each of them is half a step away from becoming an Emperor. Among them, the nine deacons have the talent of Wu Ling and above, and they have the potential of becoming an Emperor."
Standing up helplessly, Bai Bing yawned and said, "Okay, okay … I don't have time to listen to your nagging. I have to go to work. See you tonight."
Looking at Bai Bing leaving, Nangong Huayan opened her mouth but couldn't say a word.
Ever since she met Bai Bing, this girl didn't live in the White Cloud Pavilion. Under Hua Yan's invitation, Bai Bing moved to the White Mansion and lived with Nangong Huayan.
The reason why she didn't like to live in the White Cloud Pavilion was because it was too quiet. In the huge pavilion, only Bai Bing lived there.
Originally, Chu Xingyun's residence had also been arranged to be there. However, in order to avoid arousing suspicion, Chu Xingyun would rarely go there. Even if he did go there occasionally, it would only be because he needed Bai Bing's help.
Therefore, since Chu Xingyun didn't go there, Bai Bing had no reason to stay there. She simply went to Hua Yan's place. At least they could keep each other company.
Watching Bai Bing leave, Hua Yan also knew that no matter how scared and worried she was, she had to go. She couldn't not go even if she wanted to.
Sighing, Hua Yan tidied up her clothes again and turned to leave the White Mansion. She rushed in the direction of the Nangong Family.
The Nangong Family was located at the south of Nanming City, under a beautiful mountain. The entire south of Nanming City was the territory of the Nangong Family.
Walking all the way, Nangong Huayan finally arrived at the gate of the Nangong Family.
Looking at the towering gate, Nangong Huayan only felt that her heart was beating extremely violently. It was as if her heart was going to jump out of her throat.
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