"Han Yan doesn't know the clan rules, so we really can't blame him for this. Black Stone City is located in a wild place, and the people are extremely fierce. I heard that killing people in the streets is a common occurrence. If the Mu family wants to prosper for a long time, it naturally can't rule the family by law like the main family, and the rules must be much more relaxed. Han Yan grew up in Black Stone City, and he must have been used to quarreling with his peers. He didn't know that the main family would have such rules. We can't blame him, we really can't blame him." Someone in the crowd echoed.
Hearing his words, Mu Hanyan almost laughed out loud. Black Stone City was a little remote, but it was by no means a barren land. The people were quite tough. She felt that the people in Black Stone City were much more honest and kinder than those in the capital.
As for the killing in the street, that was nonsense. Under Mu Ruian's governance, even if Black Stone City could not be said to be a place where people could leave their doors unlocked at night and no one stole anything on the streets, it could still be considered peaceful. The one who caused the most trouble was only Mu Dawanku.
Speaking of family rules, even if the family rules of the Mu family in Black Stone City are a bit relaxed, they will not allow the younger generations to fight each other at will. Otherwise, if you hit me today and you hit me tomorrow, it would be a mess.
Mu Hanyan could see that Grandfather wasn't alone in the clan. The Fourth and Fifth Elders were still on Grandfather's side, and many other clan members also sided with Grandfather. On the other hand, if everyone really sided with the Third Elder, and if there was such disunity, Grandfather would have lost his position as Patriarch long ago.
Originally, Mu Hanyan was planning to have a good argument with the Third Elder, but when she saw them show up, she was too lazy to bother and just pretended to be confused, as innocent as possible.
Seeing her pitiful expression, even the clan members who sided with the Third Elder couldn't bear it. As the eldest grandson of the clan head, he had been exiled to that "wild land" with his parents since childhood. He had witnessed many atrocities such as "murder in the street". It was inevitable that he was more aggressive than the clan members. He was also ignorant of the clan rules. It was normal for him to be humiliated by Mu Chengyang and attack him in anger. This matter really fell on his head. If anyone was to blame, it could only be the Third Elder's dereliction of duty for not explaining it to him earlier.
Speaking of which, Mu Chengyang was a bit arrogant because he relied on the support of his grandfather and elder brother. Not only did he not take Mu Zexian and others seriously, he even dared to scold the descendants of the Zong family who were on the same side as the fifth elder. The elders of each branch of the Zong family had long been unable to stand it.
So, when they saw the Fourth Elder, the Fifth Elder and others attacking the Third Elder, no one spoke. They all stared at the Third Elder, waiting to see how he would deal with it.
"Puff" Mu Hanyan spat out another mouthful of blood in time, her spirit became even more depressed, her legs went soft and she fell to the ground.
"Han Yan." Mu Beichen quickly took out the pill and gave it to her. Then he turned around and said to the Third Elder with a cold expression, "Third Elder, Han Yan doesn't know the Zong clan rules. Even if he made a small mistake, it's understandable. Moreover, he has already apologized to Cheng Yang, and the elders of the other branches have witnessed it. Cheng Yang grew up in the Zong family, so it's impossible that he didn't know the Zong clan rules. Yet, he persisted and severely injured Han Yan. He should at least give Han Yan an explanation for this matter."
Seeing that even his own clan members remained silent, the Third Elder knew that Mu Chengyang had incurred public wrath this time, and there was no way he could use Mu Hanyan's violation of clan rules to justify his actions. His expression shifted from gloomy to bright. But then, a thought struck him, and a subtle sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Han Yan doesn't know the clan rules. It's my fault, so I can't blame him. Cheng Yang knowingly violated the rules and seriously injured his fellow clansmen. He should be severely punished. How about this, fine him half a year's salary to compensate Han Yan. Master of the family, elders, Han Yan, what do you think?" said the third elder.
"We are all our descendants. It's not a big deal if they make some mistakes due to their youthful impetuosity. We have no objection. I just wonder what Hanyan thinks?" The fourth elder and the fifth elder both nodded.
"Just a fine..." Mu Hanyan didn't want to let Mu Chengyang go so easily.
The so-called allowance is the pocket money that the children of the clan receive every month. Mu Hanyan is not short of money, nor does she care about it.
However, before he could finish his words, he felt his grandfather gently pulling him. Glancing out of the corner of his eye, he saw the Fourth Elder and the Fifth Elder secretly giving him glances.
Then, Mu Chengyang pulled the Third Elder with an anxious look on his face, "Grandfather, I..."
Before Mu Chengyang could finish his words, he was glared at by the Third Elder. He was so scared that he lowered his head and dared not say anything more.
"Okay, then let's just leave it at that." Mu Hanyan immediately realized that the main family's share was not as simple as the branch family's, so she agreed immediately.
"Let's just leave it at that. Everyone, please go your separate ways. Also, today's events should only be known to yourselves. Don't spread them around." The Third Elder was obviously in a bad mood and waved his hand.
Seeing that he looked unhappy, everyone didn't want to offend him and dispersed.
"Mu Hanyan, I will remember what happened today." Mu Chengyang glared at Mu Hanyan fiercely and spoke in a voice transmission.
"Are you talking about that slap? I've completely forgotten about it. Why do you keep remembering it? It's not a glorious thing. Just forget it." Mu Hanyan also gathered her energy and transmitted her voice, saying very magnanimously.
"Mu Hanyan!" Mu Chengyang was so angry that he almost wanted to attack again.
"What? You still want to fight?" Mu Hanyan looked at him with contempt.
Mu Chengyang certainly knew that he couldn't take action. If he did so now, it would probably not be as simple as a fine of half a year's salary.
"Hehe, that palm strike just now didn't feel good, did it? I only lost half a year's allowance, but I don't know how long it will take for you to recover from this injury. I heard that the general election of Longyan College is coming soon, and I don't know if you can recover from your injury by then. As the eldest grandson of the family head, it would be a huge shame if you can't even enter Longyan College." Mu Chengyang suppressed his anger and said with a chuckle.
Although he was slapped by Mu Hanyan and lost face, and also fell into Mu Hanyan's trap and was fined for half a year's allowance, but when he thought about the slap Mu Hanyan received, he felt much more balanced mentally.
"The Third Elder was impartial this time and gave the Patriarch an explanation."
"It's fair to say, but to be more specific, Hanyan suffered a great loss. The election for Longyan College will be held in a few days. I think Mu Chengyang's palm strike just now was quite strong, and Mu Hanyan was completely defenseless. I'm afraid this injury won't heal for a while. Not only might she miss the election for Longyan College, but it might also damage her foundation."
"Yes, I wouldn't have thought of it if you hadn't told me. Being injured at this critical moment, it is Han Yan who suffered the most loss. No wonder the third elder was so fair this time and did not favor his own precious grandson." The other disciples from the other families also whispered as they walked.
The older ones know the limits and know when to stop, but the younger ones are not so cautious and say whatever they think.
Hearing their words, the third elder just sneered but said nothing.
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