Unlimited estates for rural beauty-Chapter 720 Grand Finale (24)
Xiaobai, upon hearing those words, became more attentive and looked at the lady on the ground. Taking advantage of this moment, Nangong Xiu slapped Xiaobai aside and turned to run, but Dugu Chen intercepted him, using his accomplished Inner Strength to rapidly strike with a palm, sending him to the ground. He then pulled out a sheathed sword and pierced it straight towards Nangong Xiu’s heart. Watching him, he looked like a deflated ball, returning to his usual state.
Nangong Xiu spewed fresh blood, his body convulsed a few times, and he died with his eyes fixed on Dugu Chen, refusing to close them. His neck twisted as he breathed his last.
The soldiers of the Iron Cavalry Army were also frightened by the scene they had just witnessed. When they looked at Xiaobai, they all involuntarily kept their distance, unable to forget what they had just seen.
The commander of the Iron Cavalry Army, with a darkened face, looked at his subordinates and loudly reprimanded them. After a lecture, they finally realized that it was Xiaobai’s cultivated illusion technique that made them think they were seeing a monster. Only then did everyone understand that the reason Xiaobai’s martial arts were so powerful was that he practiced an immortal technique, not like their own. This realization dispelled the concerns in their hearts.
Back with the Empress, before Feng Xuxu could scold Xiaobai, Xiaobai had already run to Feng Xuxu, earnestly admitting his mistakes in a very sincere manner. Feng Xuxu was so exasperated that she didn’t know whether to laugh or cry and finally issued an ultimatum that if there was a next time, he would lose his privilege of going out in the open space.
Xiaobai held up his tiger’s claw, promising Feng Xuxu that there definitely would not be a next time.
"Alright, my lady, if it weren’t for Xiaobai’s words, Nangong Xiu might not have died so quickly," Dugu Chen said with a smile, comforting his lady as he saw the pitiable Xiaobai.
Feng Xuxu looked at the two of them, turned a blind eye to the situation and waved at Xiaobai, who, upon receiving the order, promptly ran out.
In the afternoon, the properties and shops of Nangong Residence were completely sealed off, causing quite a stir in the Capital Business Community. What was once one of the five great families had become four, and the remaining four families gathered to discuss the fate of the shops that had been sealed.
"Brother Xiu, what do you think we should do about this situation?" Bai Pengju asked as he looked at Xiu Aotian, who was sitting beside him sipping tea.
The others glanced at him as well, since he had aligned himself with the emperor, and would likely have some inside information. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
Xiu Aotian set his teacup down and pondered for a long while before speaking, "Are you all aware of the incident with Nangong Residence?"
Zhao Hongchang snorted coldly and said dismissively, "If the emperor hadn’t decreed the seizure of Nangong Residence’s properties, and the shops connected to them hadn’t been sealed, we wouldn’t be sitting here with such gloomy faces."
"Indeed, do you know what crime Nangong Residence committed?"
"Not clear, we hope Brother Xiu will enlighten us," Xue Zhi replied, turning his eyes sincerely.
Xiu Aotian looked at them and, seeing they were all waiting for his answer, spoke up, "Nangong Residence has been charged with plotting rebellion, and the evidence is irrefutable. Nangong Xiu himself admitted it, and the emperor was furious. Anyone connected to Nangong Residence has been dealt with all at once."
The faces of the other three turned somewhat pale, some even accompanied by panic.
Zhao Hongchang, in a panic, gripped Xiu Aotian’s hand nervously, "Could my family face trouble? My son is married to Nangong Yelan."
"That I do not know." Xiu Aotian replied.
"Brother Xiu, your Xiu Family has the best relationship with the emperor. Please say some good words on our behalf to the emperor. We truly did not know of Nangong Residence’s treasonous intentions. Otherwise, we would not have formed marriage alliances or conducted business with them," Xue Zhi said, remembering that his own wife was the sister of Nangong Shaoyuan. Now, he felt as if even jumping into the Yellow River would not cleanse him of the association.
