Lu Zheng's composure immediately crumbled. He was just asking as usual, after all, he knew these people, even if he didn't know them personally, as they were all direct descendants of powerful families.
They were probably all here to curry favor with the Gao family, but for some reason they've gotten into a fight with me. If they were all killed, the whole of Northeast China would probably be hit by a typhoon. So I could only look at the Gao siblings with pleading eyes.
However, it was clear that his relationship with the Gao siblings was just that—that. The Gao siblings ignored his plea for help and instead bypassed him.
"These are all family friends who are visiting the Gao family. Don't treat them the same way you treat others; after all, there's still the Gao family's reputation to consider."
I looked at Gao Ge, who was speaking, and shrugged.
"It wasn't my idea to deal with them; it was this Lord Lü who wanted to deal with them. Why am I being blamed in the end?"
Sister Gao chided, "If it weren't for your order, would Chiwen have killed Molin? He'd endured it for so many days, why did he suddenly stop?"
I replied with a sidelong glance.
"Because I was attacked."
Although it was only seven words, everyone could sense the murderous intent in them. Several of the boys who were still looking at me with hatred suddenly found themselves afraid to look at the person in front of them. Seeing his imposing aura, their legs went weak.
The boy holding the head of the black horse suddenly felt guilty. The black horse was the mount his family had prepared for him. He was the one who had ordered the black horse to make a move just now. He didn't mean anything by it, he just wanted to embarrass me in public.
After all, lately everyone has been talking about me, praising me for being magnanimous, generous, and not acting impulsively. These second-generation kids are quite resentful, and even some heirs who have already started managing things at home have been criticized.
I don't know how many second-generation rich kids will cause me trouble because of this. Although I haven't received any news, I was young once too, and I know all too well what these young men are thinking.
"Let's just use violence. Anyone who dares to lay a hand on us will have their hands and feet ripped off," I said, almost to myself.
"Even amidst green hills and clear waters, where wouldn't yellow earth bury people?"
But the voice was loud enough for everyone to hear, and the man pointed at the major and said, "Leave now, or I'll bury you. And if you say another word, you're not leaving."
The major opened his mouth several times, but didn't dare say anything. He simply saluted silently and turned to leave. At this moment, Sister Gao smiled and asked, "How did you determine that he had a problem? Did someone say something?"
I shook my head.
"He tried to trap me the very first time we met. Anyone knows these young masters have powerful connections, and he actually surrounded them and then asked me how to handle it. Wasn't he just trying to ruin me? I'm lucky I didn't kill him these past few days."
Sister Gao smiled but didn't reply. There must be a reason, otherwise the Gao siblings would have reminded me. After all, it involves the Chiwen. It must be that some high-ranking official of the dynasty said something, which is why the Gao family didn't tell me anything. But as long as I can handle it, they are at ease about that.
Sister Gao changed the subject, saying, "Do you want me to explain these second-generation heirs to you? They're all direct descendants of powerful families with significant influence in the country."
I glanced at Sister Gao and shook my head.
"Forget it, I had no interest in dealing with them anyway. As long as they don't mess with me, that's enough. I already have enough influence around me, so getting to know them won't do any good. It'll only make them a target."
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