Lord Yan, The Little Ancestor Has Fallen Off The Horse Again!
Chapter 224: He Doesn’t Need to Explain to Anyone

Chapter 224: Chapter 224: He Doesn’t Need to Explain to Anyone

"Big sister, you’ve seen the apologies, this matter..." Third Master Xiao tried to speak but hesitated, having calculated his plans very well.

Jiang Qiong idly twirled her hair, glanced at them upon hearing this, and laughed, "We’re all relatives after all. Isn’t it better to live in peace rather than always being at each other’s throats? I just won’t call the police, but you all have to repay the money."

"Absolutely, absolutely, then we from the third branch will be leaving first."

Jiang Qiong sipped her tea, casually said, "If there’s nothing else, then you can go! I’m not stopping you."

Third Master Xiao, named Xiao Jingsheng, had only one son, Xiao Fanwei, and wasn’t much capable; although he was quite good at causing trouble.

"What about you, fourth brother? I’ve heard that you’ve grown weary of your official position and want to take a rest. It might be difficult for you to resign due to your status, but I can have Chen ask for an application on your behalf..."

Xiao Jingshi: "..."

Xiao Jingshi forced a smile, "Big sister is joking, that’s not true."

"No such thing, eh!" Jiang Qiong showed a look of disappointment and glanced at his balding head, "You shouldn’t overwork yourself fourth brother. Every day, Sister-in-law complains to me that you’re never at home. If I didn’t know you were busy with official duties, I’d have thought you were keeping a mistress."

"However, you really should get treatment for your hair loss. Premature baldness can lead to early ejaculation, and it’s Sister-in-law who suffers."

Her meaningful gaze swept over him and the woman by his side, who didn’t seem too amiable.

This fourth brother of hers was no simple man, keeping numerous women outside. His hair loss wasn’t due to work; hopping between several places each day and not going bald would be the surprise.

After she finished speaking, everyone present had an odd expression, and Xiao Fengqing gave her a side glance.

What kind of vicious words was the madam spouting?

But he was used to it. He had heard that the madam used to be wild, and even though she married and had Master Chen, her past vigor hadn’t changed at all. No wonder she could suppress the second, third, and fourth brothers.

"Right, you were just talking about re-electing the Family Head. It seems everyone has grown wings and no longer needs to rely on my son. Well, if that’s the case, go ahead and choose..."

As she finished speaking, people in the hall began whispering to one another, each scheming their own plots.

Jiang Qiong coldly watched them. The Xiao Family thought so highly of themselves, each believing they were impressive when in reality, they were useless.

In the early years, if it weren’t for Brother Chang, the Xiao Family would have fallen long ago. It was only when Old Master Xiao was dying that they had to reluctantly ask Brother Chang to come back and take charge, and that was when she gained Old Master Xiao’s recognition, which was quite laughable when one thought about it.

Old Master Xiao valued the Xiao Family’s reputation and interests greatly and looked down on her background, yet in the end, she still entered through the Xiao Family’s doors.

Later, when Brother Chang met with trouble, she, despite her faltering health, propped up the Xiao Family. They thought they could take control of the Xiao Family with just a few words, not considering whether she agreed or if they had the capability.

Her son returned from overseas and swiftly established his authority in the Xiao Family and Beijing with ruthless efficiency. Did they truly think they could easily shake that?

The Xiao Family almost fell from the ranks of the Four Major Families at its lowest point. It was her son who kept the Xiao Family standing tall, making it the leader of the Four Major Families.

Without her son, the Xiao Family was nothing.

Xiao Jingping’s expression was as dark as could be. He had thought the victory was already in his grasp, but with just a few sentences, she had the third and fourth brothers afraid to even fart.

Useless creatures!

Deserved to be trampled underfoot, they were willing to live at someone’s mercy, but he definitely was not!

It was time for a change of hands in the Xiao Family.

"Big sister, you’re really joking. The high status the Xiao Family enjoys today is all due to the efforts of you and your son. I support you and the big nephew..."

"Yes! The big nephew is great; we have nothing to say."

Xiao Jingping’s frigid gaze swept over them, and one by one they instantly shut their mouths, not daring to speak again. These were not the assertions they had made before coming here!

Struggling to return from the Beihuang, he had barely survived, finally seizing the chance to take down Xiao Chen, and yet these people proved to be unreliable!

His voice was stern, demanding, "Elder brother’s wife, you must give everyone an explanation about the Jade Ring, that girl, and the marriage arrangement with the Ji Family!"

"An explanation? What kind of explanation do you want, Uncle?"

At the sound, everyone in the council hall changed their expression. All eyes turned toward the grand entrance, anticipating his arrival with a chill already in the air.

Xiao Chen entered in a black suit, his tall and solemn figure turning the corner and coming into view. Today, an aura of malice cloaked him; his handsome and profound features marred with steaks of blood-red at the edges of his eyes, emitting an intimidating nobility.

His gaze was as sharp as a knife, chillingly biting, captivating the soul.

Jiang Qiong saw him, his demeanor icy and compelling, and raised an eyebrow. Who had provoked him?

The sound of his leather shoes striking the ancient flagstones echoed crisply, each step striking fear into the hearts of the onlookers.

Facing this Xiao Chen, not just those present, even Jiang Qiong felt a twinge of fear.

Though it was night, and nearing the month of May, a chill escaped from their soles and spines. The temperature in the council hall seemed to drop several degrees with his arrival.

The cold light cast down upon his head, making his daunting chill even more pronounced.

This Xiao Chen inspired deep-seated fear in them; each choosing wisely to remain silent, dreading that he might seek them out for trouble.

Xiao Jingping suppressed the trembling in his heart. He had to admit, his nephew was indeed skilled, but if he couldn’t behave properly, then he couldn’t blame him for disregarding familial bonds.

"Just in time. I want to ask you, where is the Jade Ring?"

Xiao Chen took his seat, the corner of his lips slightly curled, his smile tinged with blood, his voice low and contrary, "Given away."

Xiao Jingping was stunned for a moment, seemingly not expecting such a forthright admission, then joy stole into his heart, his voice heated with anger, "Given away?! You mean it’s true, you really gave the Jade Ring to that high school girl?"

"So what if I did."

"Do you realize what that Jade Ring represents! Yet you just gave it away!"

He had harbored doubts about this matter, but the Jade Ring, which had never left his hand, was indeed missing recently. Only then did he dare to make an issue of it.

Although the Jade Ring was symbolic of the Four Major Families’ preeminence, it was rumored to command a certain power, a fact known only to the heads of each family for generations. He himself had only heard whispers of it.

Xiao Chen may have been only the acting head of the Xiao Family, but his eldest brother was like a living corpse, and Xiao Chen was his son; the moment his brother passed, Xiao Chen could rightfully become the Family Head.

Anything could be given away, except for this Jade Ring.

"This Jade Ring has been with me for many years; of course, I am clearer about it than Uncle." He spoke with his head lowered, voice hoarse, anyone could sense that something was off with him.

Yet Xiao Jingping, either out of joyous delusion or blinded by self-interest, failed to notice.

Xiao Yisha stood behind him, not understanding what her father was playing at today. Although her elder brother was not easy to get along with, as long as they stayed in their place, he rarely troubled them.

After all, he truly was terrifying!

Xiao Jingping let out a cold laugh, "Since you’re so clear, yet still gave it away, I think you are too young and acting too rashly. How are you going to explain this to the other families? And your issue with that high school girl, how will you explain it to the Ji Family?"

His dark and profound eyes lifted, wrapped in a cold, bloodthirsty edge. His thin lips parted, defiant and unruly, a twisted smirk on his lip, "Since when do I have to explain my actions to everyone?"