CHAPTER 140: CHAPTER 88: THE PATRIARCH’S SCHEMING!

The second aunt sighed and shook her head, saying, "No matter what, Qianqian is also a child of our Su Family. She made a mistake, and it’s because we, as elders, cared too little about her; otherwise, we would have noticed her anomalies earlier. If parents fail to teach, it is the fault of the parents. Since we did not fulfill our responsibilities as elders, we cannot blame the younger generation for bringing disaster upon us."

It was probably because she knew she was doomed, the second aunt no longer had any scruples after speaking.

She looked at the counting rod in front of Su Changyuan and said with a bitter smile, "Since we are already doomed, there is no need to drag Qianqian into it. If she can live well outside, we as elders can at least be relieved, knowing that the Su family’s bloodline hasn’t truly ended."

Linglong pointed at Su Changyuan and asked, "Su Changyuan’s daughter has harmed you so badly, I see many of your children are minors, don’t you hate him?"

The second aunt paused, then shook her head again.

She said heavily, "We, the Su family, are one body. If someone in the family gains prosperity, we mutually care for each other; if there’s a disaster, naturally the family must bear it together."

At this point, the second aunt looked at those children and said heavily, "The only ones who suffer are these children."

Linglong didn’t expect these people to take it so lightly; for a moment, she didn’t know whether to say they had big hearts or were open-minded!

Linglong looked at Su Changyuan and asked, "Lord Su, what is the result of the calculation?"

Su Changyuan shook his head, sighed deeply, and said, "It’s a situation of one out of ten chances for survival. But with Qianqian’s wisdom and strategy, I’m afraid it’s certain death."

Linglong thought of Su Qianqian’s dullness in the Monument Forest before, and instantly felt that no one understands a daughter better than her father.

Su Changyuan’s understanding of Su Qianqian was indeed very clear and accurate.

Linglong asked again, "Lord Su, do you regret it?"

"Regret not acting sooner!" Su Changyuan said decisively, "I used to think that stupidity would only implicate family members, not expecting it would bring disaster to the entire clan! Had I known today, I should have drowned her early on!"

Linglong’s mouth twitched a little.

The elderly and young showed no fear of death, and then Su Changyuan acted with great righteousness by sacrificing their relations.

Does everyone in this family have such big hearts?

But she could see that Su Changyuan indeed did not know about Su Qianqian’s issues.

Linglong didn’t hesitate any longer and directly took out the Crown Prince’s Gold Medal.

"The Su Family, listen to the command!"

Seeing the Crown Prince’s Gold Medal, the Su family members were first stunned, then hurriedly knelt to the ground.

"Long live the Crown Prince!"

Linglong looked at Su Changyuan and solemnly said, "Su Changyuan!"

Su Changyuan respectfully said, "The guilty minister is here."

Linglong: "Let me ask you, are you aware of Su Qianqian’s collusion with the remnants of the Heaven-Facing Sect?"

Su Changyuan hastily said, "Reporting to the Imperial Envoy, the guilty minister indeed does not know."

Linglong nodded, glanced around, said nothing more, and turned to walk out the door.

Linglong came hastily and left hastily.

The Su Family members looked at each other.

A younger one asked Su Changyuan, "Uncle Changyuan, what did the Imperial Envoy mean just now?"

A gleam of light flashed in Su Changyuan’s eyes, and then he shook his head subtly and silently.

The Su family members immediately understood and became quiet.

However, in places unseen, they were trembling with excitement and unable to suppress themselves.

Although they were ready to die at any moment, since they could live, who would want to die?

Su Changyuan watched Linglong’s retreating figure and suddenly let out a long breath.

Linglong’s arrival was strange, and her questions were nonsensical.

But anyone with a little political sensitivity could see that since the Crown Prince sent someone over at this time to ask such self-evident questions, it was clear they no longer planned to kill them.

At this time, they must remain low-key; before the major issues are resolved, they must not flaunt, or it may backfire!

However, Su Changyuan still let out a sigh of relief.

Having implicated the family and being captured, he had been bearing enormous pressure in his heart.

Now that Su Family’s clans have escaped from the Ghost Gate, the stone hanging in his heart finally fell to the ground.

Su Changyuan glanced down at the counting rod on the ground, and finally, a smile appeared on his face.

Su Qianqian was already dead, and the nine clans of the Su family were thoroughly preserved.

Probably?

For some reason, a vague unease appeared in Su Changyuan’s heart.

He calculated Su Qianqian’s fate to be nine deaths and one life.

Although given Su Qianqian’s mind, under these circumstances, it was certainly a matter of life and death.

But there’s always a fear of a tiny chance!

Thinking of this, Su Changyuan, who never believed in ghosts or gods, couldn’t help but pray to the Celestial Gods and Buddhas.

"Heavenly Gods and Buddha, please bless and ensure that Qianqian goes peacefully, do not harm the family again!"

Even Su Changyuan felt it wasn’t safe enough.

He was contemplating whether to commit suicide immediately after getting out!

In this way, even if Su Qianqian could survive this calamity, she wouldn’t implicate the nine clans in the future!

On the other side.

Linglong came out of the Death Prison, and her gaze inadvertently caught a strange mark by the roadside, stirring something in her heart.

It was a secret code used exclusively by the direct descendants of the Yao Race.

The Patriarch Yao had arrived!

"That was fast!"

Linglong’s mind spun around, instantly guessing the patriarch’s purpose with nearly eighty to ninety percent accuracy.

She had just been put to use by Zhao Yi, which the patriarch certainly didn’t know.

So, the patriarch was here for Yao Qing.

Previously, Linglong definitely wouldn’t care about Yao Qing.

She had no ties with Yao Qing, otherwise, she wouldn’t even recognize the male protagonist.

But now things were different.

Linglong was now Zhao Yi’s loyal dog.

Though Zhao Yi had no intention of taking Yao Qing into his house, one must consider the dog’s owner before beating it.

Neither Yao Qing nor her status as an outsider was something that Patriarch Yao could easily bully.

Linglong glanced at the mark, but instead of hurrying back to report, she followed its directions to find an inconspicuous small courtyard.

Many secret guards surrounded the courtyard.

Although those people acted quite convincingly, Linglong recognized them at a glance.

Linglong pursed her lips.

This patriarch was still as cowardly and afraid of death as ever!

Patriarch Yao’s name was Yao Zhi, who was over seventy this year, yet well-preserved, appearing little more than fifty.

Yao Zhi wore a black robe, with a Hair-Binding Golden Crown on his head, holding a feather fan, with his back to Linglong, looking at the writings on the wall, gently fanning while nodding with appreciation.

Linglong couldn’t help but purse her lips again.

The Yao Race was as famous for their scheming as they were for generally having poor cultivation qualifications.

Linglong remembered that even the patriarch’s cultivation was not that great; over seventy yet hadn’t broken through the fourth tier of the Separation and Reunion Realm.

It was a cold snap these past few days, with cold wind blowing while fanning; wasn’t he afraid of catching a cold?

"Linglong, do you have good news?"

Hearing Linglong’s footsteps, Yao Zhi turned his head to look at her, squinting slightly: "Your walking pace is faster by three points, and your strength lighter by two points than usual. This suggests that something good has happened, otherwise your mood wouldn’t be this good."

Linglong wasn’t surprised that the patriarch could see her unusual behavior.

The Yao Race’s chief was usually its shrewdest person.

If Yao Zhi, as the current chief, couldn’t recognize such an anomaly, the Yao Race couldn’t have lasted a thousand years.

Linglong nodded, unabashedly stating: "His Majesty has already promised me the position of Great Xia’s Prime Minister!"

"His Majesty?" Yao Zhi was momentarily taken aback, then quickly understood, "You mean Crown Prince Zhao Yi?"

Yao Zhi was evidently very familiar with the Zhao Family’s situation and didn’t find anything inappropriate in Linglong addressing Zhao Yi as His Majesty in advance.

He pondered, "Is His Majesty’s word true?"

Linglong sighed.

She always thought she wasn’t as good as the patriarch.

Not because her wits weren’t as sharp as his, but because she wasn’t as shameless as Yao Zhi.

Linglong merely mentioned His Majesty, and Yao Zhi immediately claimed the higher ground, his thick skin making Linglong feel left in the dust.

Linglong nodded: "I have dealt with His Majesty before. When His Majesty makes a promise, he naturally won’t go back on it easily."

Yao Zhi’s eyes lit up immediately, looking at Linglong: "Linglong, according to seniority, the old man is your great-grandfather. I’ve watched you grow up, so don’t forget your great-grandfather when you gain benefits!"

After speaking, without waiting for Linglong to respond, he added quickly: "Once you become the Prime Minister, how about recommending me as Vice Minister?"

Linglong’s mouth twitched.

Looking at Yao Zhi, she was at a loss for words: "Patriarch, you just said that in terms of seniority, you are considered my great-grandfather. To calculate plots against me like this, is it really appropriate?"

"What’s wrong with it!"

Yao Zhi waved a hand, appearing very open-minded.

"If you think it’s inappropriate, then don’t consider me as your great-grandfather! If you’re willing to recommend me, I can call you little grandaunt!"

Linglong: "???"

ps: Sigh, damn it, after having COVID, the sequelae is diarrhea, I’ve had diarrhea almost to the point of dehydration today. I can only update eight thousand today, sorry to disappoint everyone.