Chapter 556
Chapter 556
"Whoever dares to take even a single step beyond the line will die!"
"First-rank marquis, the same goes!"
Zhang Liansong, who acted as Xu Shan's substitute, displayed the arrogance of the Jinyiwei to the fullest.
Upon hearing this, the guards and servants of Duke Qing subconsciously turned their gaze towards Yan Peng, who was in the lead.
Even the members of the Hu family who were dragged out one by one by the Embroidered Uniform Guards all looked at him with expectation.
But at this time...
Yan Peng, who had many advantages, did not have the courage to order a charge.
It was not just because he was afraid of the imperial sword in Xu Shan's hand, but more importantly, he had lost confidence in his subordinates.
Once the fight started, they would flee at the first sign of trouble, and they would become a laughing stock.
"Sir, we have caught all the people we wanted to catch."
After hearing Wang Qinian’s report, Xu Shan raised his right arm and waved, signaling them to leave first.
"Return to base!"
Following Wang Qinian's order, all the Jinyiwei took the Hu family suspects into custody and left immediately.
Xu Shan, who was alone, confronted thousands of people from the Duke of Qing's Mansion from a distance.
Only after the sound of horse hooves faded away did he smile calmly and say, "I'm the only one here now."
"Such a good opportunity, Duke Qing, why don't you order your subordinates to give it a try?"
"I believe that if you order someone to kill me now, more than half of the nobles in Suzhou Prefecture will take the initiative to testify for you - my death is my own fault."
"I've already found the witnesses for you. Why don't you take action?"
Hearing Xu Shan's arrogant questioning, Yan Peng, who was embarrassed, shouted in a bluffing manner: "Xu, you are looking for death."
"Everyone..."
"Master, no!"
"Countering an insurgency does not require evidence or reason."
"He is deliberately trying to provoke the Duke."
"This matter requires long-term consideration."
Several counselors and family members gave Yan Peng a way out!
Taking advantage of this opportunity to get downhill, Yan Peng said viciously: "Xu Shan, this matter is not over yet."
"Haha."
Hearing this, Xu Shan laughed wildly.
As he turned his horse around, he said disdainfully, "I gave you a chance, but you're useless!"
'Pah-ta-ta.'
After saying that, Xu Shan rode away.
'call.'
Seeing him leave, all the guards in front of the mansion breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.
It was as if all the hanging hearts were finally let go.
"I want him dead. I want them to die without a burial place."
Just as Yan Peng shouted this viciously, a sharp sound of horse hooves suddenly rang out.
In an instant, Yan Peng, who had a ferocious look on his face just now, suddenly stopped roaring nervously.
Even the subordinates, who had just let go of their worries, were all lifted up.
In their opinion, they mistakenly thought that it was the madman Xu Shan who had returned.
"Master, that person seems to be from the Jia family!"
"what?"
"Master...our Jia family suffered a terrible fate, and the Jinyiwei massacred them. The old lady was so angry that she fainted on the bed."
"After waking up, the first thing I did was to ask you to come to my house for a chat."
"Hmm? What does the old lady mean?"
"After a night's rest, she personally led people to the capital to file a complaint with the emperor."
"According to her old thinking, the more people the merrier."
After hearing what the Jia family had said, Qing Guogong said, "Quick, quick, bring this invitation and invite the heads of the major families to the Jia family to discuss this matter."
"Tell them that in this matter, we all stand together."
"Yes."
"Master Qiu, escort me to the Jia Mansion."
Duke Qing was really afraid of Xu Shan's methods, fearing that this guy would not play by the rules and cause an accident.
That night, all the prominent representatives of the aristocratic families in Suzhou Prefecture gathered at the Jia family.
Old Lady Jia, holding a dragon-headed cane, was supported by others and took the lead in expressing her attitude.
Duke Qing and Mr. Hu, who joined him in organizing the party, immediately agreed.
In order to safeguard the interests of their families in Suzhou Prefecture and even in Jiangnan, representatives and clan leaders of various clans responded one after another.
"Tea instead of wine, toast to all my colleagues."
"I, Yan Peng, promise you..."
"As long as you follow Old Lady Jia and Old Master Hu to bring down Xu Shan, I will make sure that Xu Shan cannot leave Suzhou alive."
After hearing Yan Peng's bold words, all the family representatives quickly stood up.
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