CHAPTER 873: CHAPTER 873: HAN YAN HAS EVERYONE DANCING IN CIRCLES

"Now you know how to blush, but unfortunately, it’s too late! You’re already of such an old age, why choose to be a thief? Oh well, seeing your age, you must have gone senile and out of desperation made a wrong choice. If you honestly hand over the Token, perhaps I can plead with the Family Head to spare your life." Han Yan shook her head, saying with a look of pity.

"Pfft."

"Pfft."

"Pfft." Although they knew they shouldn’t laugh, and didn’t want to laugh, some couldn’t help but chuckle at Han Yan’s look of pity. This was the Supreme Elder, always held in high regard, the absolute authority in the Mu Family. She wasn’t just being reprimanded by Han Yan, but turned against cleanly, convincing almost everyone it was true.

The Supreme Elder’s eyes almost spewed fire. Clearly, she’d already spat blood over a dozen times, but why did she want to again?

Han Yan sighed secretly; with her character, she never wished to agitate such an elder.

But this can’t be blamed on her. With her keen Six Senses, she had already noticed when the Supreme Elder and Mu Beichen were hundreds of feet away.

The Supreme Elder’s summoning of all Zong Family’s Disciples to accuse her was something she heard firsthand.

She knew what the Supreme Elder was plotting. If she hadn’t prepared a countermeasure, the moment the Supreme Elder and the Third Elder spoke first, she wouldn’t even have the chance to explain and would be cast deep into the abyss.

Even if many people knew something was fishy, under such circumstances, it was impossible to defend her; ultimately, she would suffer greatly, and even her grandfather might face grave danger.

This is the deceit among noble families, even without the clash of swords and shadows, it’s perilous.

Given the opponent’s unrelenting moves, how could she treat them kindly? Han Yan decided not to give any face to the other party.

"Han Yan, don’t be rude." Seeing the Supreme Elder’s face turn purple with anger and her whole body trembling, Mu Beichen quickly stepped forward, positioning himself between Han Yan and the Supreme Elder, sternly scolding Han Yan.

Although Mu Beichen’s face was taut, his eyes couldn’t hide the smile, and his mouth twitched slightly.

The Family Head wanted to laugh but knew he couldn’t, or the Supreme Elder might explode on the spot, or worse, die from anger. For both Han Yan’s and the Supreme Elder’s sake, he had to hold it in, and it was quite a struggle.

"This is no old thief, but our Supreme Elder of the Mu Family. Come and apologize." Mu Beichen winked at Han Yan, showing satisfaction and comfort.

In the face of the aggressive Supreme Elder and Third Elder, he was at a loss too. He knew that if they succeeded in framing Han Yan for stealing the Supreme Elder Token, she wouldn’t have the chance to clear her name no matter how she tried.

As the Family Head, he also couldn’t think of a better solution.

Unexpectedly, Han Yan advanced without retreating, taking the initiative and effortlessly dissolving the aggressive momentum of the Supreme Elder and the Third Elder. The original scolding scene was turned into a farce by Han Yan’s witty retorts and satire.

Upon hearing Mu Beichen’s words, the Supreme Elder felt a bit dizzy.

Mentioning her status alone was fine, but why add that she’s not an old thief – it felt ironically self-indicative.

These grandparents and grandchildren are no good!

Indeed, as those who discerned the irony tried hard to hold back, the juniors’ smiles grew wider.

"Ah, it turns out to be the Supreme Elder. I didn’t know you were visiting, I failed to greet you from afar, my apologies." Han Yan’s face changed from stunned to a warm spring smile, radiating brilliance and respect.

For some reason, seeing Han Yan’s warming smile, the Supreme Elder felt some comfort. Probably because of the severe earlier blows, a sweet date after the stick felt exceptionally sweet.

"Back in Heishi City, I heard of the Supreme Elder’s integrity and righteousness, being fair-minded and treating juniors kindly, without bullying the weak or relying on status, truly without an elder’s arrogance. Seeing you today, the words aren’t false." Han Yan spoke with uprightness.

Let’s be honest, after scolding the Supreme Elder and accusing her of being an old thief, it wouldn’t end well if deemed disrespectful. So Lady Mu first crowned the Supreme Elder with accolades, leaving her embarrassed to lash out.

"Han Yan, you’re right, the Supreme Elder is integrity incarnate, fair and open-hearted, generous to the young, and renowned both in our Zong Family and the Capital." Mu Beichen, seeing through his dear granddaughter’s ploy, immediately chimed in.

"Indeed, indeed, having such a magnanimous and upright Supreme Elder is our Mu Family’s blessing, the Capital’s blessing, and Anyun’s fortune." Mu Zexian and a group of juniors expressed admiration, almost tearing up at the mention of Anyun’s blessing.

Han Yan got goosebumps, thinking about Anyun’s blessing, and felt their flattery was shameless.

Zirong too had a face of emotion, noting the noble family’s children’s unique flattery, maintaining focus while hitting key points, surpassing their predecessors, even he was ashamed.

Who said playboys have no future, he thought these playboys have great potential.

"Ahem..." The Supreme Elder blushed mildly, knowing her own nature regardless of what others thought. Though not feeling self-centered or narrow-minded, being praised as just and generous seemed a little overrated.

But who doesn’t love compliments? Being lauded by juniors with such reverence made her feel utterly comforted, like drinking iced water on a hot day.

Initially, she wanted to hold Han Yan accountable for disrespect, but under such praises, it didn’t feel right, not aligning with the ’magnanimous’ title.

"Supreme Elder, earlier I was too hasty, and having never met you, led to misunderstandings. I ask for your lenience and not to take it to heart." Seeing the flattery effective, Han Yan quickly seized the opportunity to descend the slope.