Mu Chengqi was obviously a little afraid of Mu Renda, so he didn't say anything more. He turned his head away with contempt and muttered softly, "Isn't it just because of his father and grandfather's influence? If I had such a good background, I might have been promoted to Sword Saint long ago. How could a woman get the position of Young Patriarch?"
Mu Renda glared at him again, and he shut up, but his expression clearly showed that he still had some disapproval of Mu Hanyan.
Some of the children of the branch families nearby frowned, while others acted as if it was none of their business, and some even looked like they were enjoying the show, obviously agreeing with Mu Renda's words.
Mu Hanyan didn't take this little thing to heart. As a descendant of a branch family, Mu Chengqi had reached the third level of swordsmanship at the age of only thirty. He did have the capital to be proud, and it was inevitable that he was arrogant.
However, this trip to Luoan City will surely be filled with one tough battle after another, and she doesn't know how many dangers she will face. She doesn't dare to entrust her back to such a companion, so she still has to find a chance to curb his arrogance.
Soon, the group arrived at the palace. After their identities were verified, the imperial guards outside the palace gate waved their hands to let them in and personally led them to the imperial garden.
The Imperial Garden was crowded with people. In addition to the descendants of the eight great families, the descendants of some other wealthy and small families in the capital had also come.
When they saw Mu Hanyan, everyone looked surprised, but quickly turned their heads away as if they hadn't seen her.
Although Mu Hanyan defeated Yue Fanchen and protected An Yun's dignity, and was regarded as an idol by all the people, and even she was frightened by the people's enthusiasm and dared not go out, ordinary people had no grudges or conflicts of interest with Mu Hanyan after all, but these children from aristocratic families were different.
The descendants of the other seven great families already had some issues with Mu Hanyan. This time, they were heading to Luoan City to join forces against the enemy, but they were also competing with each other. Naturally, they wouldn't treat Mu Hanyan with any favors. The other aristocratic families were all dependent on these seven great families, so it was even less likely that they would greet Mu Hanyan with a smile.
The Imperial Garden was bustling with voices, with the younger generations of various families chatting and laughing. However, Mu Hanyan and the others were alone and no one paid any attention to them.
"As expected of the capital's most dissolute young man, the Young Master is quite popular." Seeing this, Mu Chengqi said sourly. Hearing him talk about the Young Master and the Young Family, it was clear that he was dissatisfied with Mu Hanyan, a woman at such a young age, becoming the Young Master. It was typical envy and jealousy.
"Chengqi, if you are so rude to the young master again, go back to your Nanyu City and be the young master." Mu Renda couldn't bear it anymore and shouted heavily.
"Brother Renda, what do you mean by this? Am I not also worried about the success or safety of our trip? Look at other families who are sticking together, but only our Mu family is isolated and helpless. Once we go to the battlefield, do you know how dangerous it will be without help?" Mu Chengqi said with a look of indignation.
Mu Renda and the others were silent. Although they could see that Mu Chengqi was envious and jealous of Mu Hanyan, they had to admit that he was right. Fighting was different from training. Unless one could reach the level of Sword Saint, it would be impossible to influence the battle situation by one's own strength. Instead, he needed the support of a team.
Mu Hanyan has such a bad reputation that it is indeed dangerous for them.
"Young Master Mu, you are here too." At this moment, a young man came forward.
"Brother Zhang," Mu Hanyan called out. This young man was none other than Zhang Chihua, the young master of the Zhang family. When Mu Hanyan first arrived in the capital, he had cured his son of a hidden illness, dispelling the rumor that the young master's son was a natural loser. Later, Zhang Moyang, the patriarch of the Zhang family, saw a talent and took the initiative to join the Mu family, thus becoming even closer to Mu Hanyan.
"I heard that you went to Shangyue Kingdom, and I was worried that you wouldn't be able to come back. Fortunately, you came back just in time." Zhang Chihua said with a cheerful smile.
"Brother Zhang, are you also planning to go to Luoan City?" Mu Hanyan asked.
She knew the Zhang family's situation. Their strength was already at the bottom of the list among the aristocratic families in the capital, and they were almost driven out of the capital. Furthermore, the family was plagued by internal scheming, and Zhang Moyang alone supported the family. If she was right, Zhang Moyang had likely followed his grandfather deep into the Longyan Mountains. If something happened to Zhang Chihua in Luo'an City, the Zhang family would be completely finished.
"I'm not the only one going. I'll take all the younger generations of the Zhang family who are able to fight with me," said Zhang Chihua.
"What?" Mu Hanyan was slightly startled. This time, each family had sent their descendants to Luo'an City with some reservations. For example, Mu Zexian's younger brother and several other young dandies, although their strength had reached the level of a first-level swordsman or a great swordsman, and they were all capable of fighting, but considering their young age and lack of practical experience, Mu Ruian still left them in the capital.
I believe that other aristocratic families do the same thing. They always have to leave a spark in the family to avoid the young generation of elites being killed or injured in an accident. When that happens, there will be a lack of successors and it will take hundreds of years for the family to recover.
The Zhang family was already small and less powerful than other aristocratic families, yet Zhang Chihua unexpectedly brought all capable members of the Zhang family to Luo'an City. This was clearly a gamble. After the Battle of Luo'an City, the status rankings of not only the eight great families but also the other powerful families would undoubtedly undergo significant changes. Compared to the other families who had their own reservations, the Zhang family, with their full efforts, was likely to achieve great success in Luo'an City, and their status among the aristocratic families in the capital would naturally be greatly enhanced after the war.
But if Luoan City was eventually lost, perhaps the Zhang family members suffered too many casualties, which would be a different matter. Other families would more or less retain some strength. As the saying goes, "As long as the green mountains remain, there will be no fear of running out of firewood." There would always be a chance to make a comeback, but the foundation of the Zhang family would be completely destroyed in Luoan City.
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