CHAPTER 1373: CHAPTER 1373: CHANGES IN THE LIUU FAMILY

Chu Feng and the others held back their laughter at the back, never expecting the legendary Clan Leader of the Liuu Family to look like this.

This was vastly different from their perception; in their minds, these commercial tycoons were always cunning and shrewd figures.

In his current disheveled state, he resembled an old man from the countryside.

However, Ji Wanrong did not see it that way; Liuu Wenchen’s appearance was actually a test, as he was temporarily unsure about the intentions of this crazed grandson of his.

With the situation in chaos, Liuu Wenchen couldn’t grasp Liuu Yichen’s pulse.

He didn’t know if Liuu Yichen represented the Third Prince’s intention or the Crown Prince’s, which is why he came to inform Ji Wanrong.

Ji Wanrong resolutely stood by his side and said, "Mr. Liuu, rest assured. Our Princess Mansion will take care of this matter. Our Great Xia Country is founded on filial piety, and we cannot allow such an unfilial son to run amok. Please wait a moment; I’ll mobilize the mansion soldiers and go with you to take a look immediately."

Upon hearing this, Liuu Wenchen felt at ease, as at least this princess was not backing Liuu Yichen.

If Liuu Yichen’s backing was the Third Prince, he would try to file a complaint with the Third Prince’s people as a test.

If the Third Prince did not give him face, he would completely side with the princess.

He stopped Ji Wanrong and said, "Princess, please calm your anger. This is our Liuu Family’s disgrace and should not be widely publicized. I’ll go back and handle it for now. If Liuu Yichen insists on this path, I will then invite the princess to help."

"Alright, I’ll follow your lead in everything."

Ji Wanrong understood his intentions and allowed him to handle it.

Chu Feng urgently asked from the back, "Mr. Liuu, why hasn’t Liuu Jiangnan come?"

Liuu Wenchen replied, "Jiangnan is fine, temporarily dealing with that rebellious grandson within the clan."

Chu Feng and the others were relieved, worried that something had happened to Liuu Jiangnan.

Liuu Wenchen stood up, bid farewell to everyone, and left hurriedly with his clansmen.

He didn’t tell the truth, fearing the interference of the Princess Mansion’s people.

Earlier, Liuu Jiangnan, in order to protect him, had actually been locked up by Liuu Yichen and was severely beaten.

He didn’t say this, but Ji Wanrong guessed it, and after they left, locked the door, and pensively said, "This is bad; something must have happened to Liuu Jiangnan."

Wang Jie said, "Didn’t the old guy just say there was nothing wrong?"

Ji Wanrong replied, "He’s an old fox, not wanting us to meddle in their family affairs. Look, he’s already here, and Liuu Jiangnan should have given us a heads-up if nothing was wrong. Something must have happened, preventing him from coming."

Chu Feng said, "Then what are we waiting for? Let’s head over right now, shall we?"

Murong Chong said, "Brother Liuu’s life is of utmost importance; we can’t delay."

Ji Wanrong nodded and said, "We need to go quietly, but not in an overt manner."

She instructed Chu Feng, Wang Jie, and Murong Chong, "The three of you must go together, and remember to be careful. Do not engage directly with the Liuu Family’s people, and the most important thing is to rescue Liuu Jiangnan first."

Chu Feng and the other two nodded, ensuring other people protected the princess, while they set out for the Liuu Family.

The Southern Capital City was much like Chang’an City, divided into the Inner City Administrative Area and the outer city’s residential area.

The Liuu Family had a city-like presence in the outer city.

Once you left the inner city, the Liuu Family’s signs were all over the streets of the outer city.

At the foot of Purple Spirit Mountain in the outer city, there was a mansion as large as a city, which was the site of the Liuu Family.

This mansion was nestled against the mountain and by the water, occupying half of the mountain’s feng shui.

A layer of Purple Qi hovered over this mountain all year round, something of special significance in the Daoist Sect.

Purple Qi coming from the east is an omen of fortune.

It’s rumored that Purple Qi only appears when a Saint emerges.

Thus, Purple Spirit Mountain is also known as Saint Mountain.

And only the Liuu Family has such wealth and power to incorporate half a mountain into their estate.

After Chu Feng and the others left, someone quickly entered the Princess Mansion to report.

Indeed, after Liuu Wenchen left, he went to file a complaint with Governor Yi Zhongcheng of Wuzhou.

Yi Zhongcheng was a direct descendant of the Yi Family.

Their family was also a confidant of the Third Prince.

The South Yangtze Prefecture was divided into Wuzhou, Yuee State, Hui State, and Gan State, totaling four states.

In this region, under the Imperial Court are the states, under the states are the prefectures, under the prefectures are the counties, and under the counties are the towns and villages.

A prefecture is equivalent to a special administrative region, an alliance of states, similar to the Governor of the Two Rivers and the Governor of Huguang outside.

The Commandery Princess of the South Yangtze Prefecture was equivalent to the Governor of half of the Great Xia Country, holding a high and powerful position in the Great Xia Country.

The Crown Prince once held the dual role of the Commandery Prince of the South Yangtze Prefecture, which now belonged to Ji Wanrong.

Ji Wanyu, after listening to the steward’s report, curiously asked, "Sister, what does this old man mean? After grumbling to us, he immediately ran to the Yi Family?"

Ji Wanrong said, "Isn’t it obvious? A rat in the bellows, plotting on both sides. He’s testing, wanting to see which side Liuu Yichen is on and whether there is a chance for reconciliation. This kind of person is cautious, never casting an arrow until seeing the rabbit."

"It’s such a hassle. How did things turn out this way? I was originally a peace-loving princess, just living indulgently every day. Now I have to deal with all these issues, it’s so annoying it could drive me to madness."

Ji Wanyu pouted in complaint.

Ji Wanrong smiled wryly and consoled her, "Born into the Royal Family, where is the freedom? Right now, we can only strive. I refuse to believe that, after being influenced by modern civilization, we can’t outwit this world’s bunch of old feudalists."

Ji Wanyu giggled and replied, "You’re right; after all, we gained some insight outside. With advanced capitalist theory as our guiding thought, we can definitely overcome the old stubborn feudal class."

The two sisters laughed among themselves in self-consolation, when suddenly they heard a loud rumbling from atop Purple Spirit Mountain, as if thunder struck on a clear day.

They hurried out, stepping into the void to look into the distance.

In the distance, flames exploded, as if Thunderbolt was overwhelming Purple Spirit Mountain, shaking the Void in tremors and a gust of wind rolled towards them.

"This is bad, something’s happened!"

Ji Wanrong exclaimed and immediately shouted to the steward below, "Gather the mansion soldiers and follow me to the Liuu Family immediately."

"Yes, yes!"

The steward promptly went over and struck the Bronze Bell of the Princess Mansion.

The thousand mansion soldiers, all elite talents nurtured by the Crown Prince over the years, were immediately gathered.

All of them were clad in Golden Armor, wielding specially made Ox-Horn Long Knives, and for a moment, their strides were like thunder, quickly assembling.

Ji Wanrong and Ji Wanyu, along with them, accompanied by Da Heiniu, Bald Dog, Ground Rat Demon King, and the Sophia Sisters, proceeded together.

At the same time, from the Government Office in the city, a group of a thousand mansion soldiers also followed Governor Yi Zhongcheng to the Liuu Family.

Liuu Wenchen, leading his clansmen, with an inexplicable look of depression, followed behind them.

After seeking inquiries, he discovered to his astonishment that Liuu Yichen, this rebellious grandson, was not allied with any faction but was merely causing trouble on his own, trying to usurp the Family Head of the Liuu Family.

Learning this brought a measure of reassurance to Liuu Wenchen’s heart.

If the situation changed, he could then take decisive action to cleanse his family, eradicating this rebellious grandson.