The clan leader and the elders all had faces as black as the bottom of a pot, and were so angry that smoke was coming out of their heads.

A gray-haired elder pointed his finger at Yun Ce's nose and said angrily, "Yunce, you are too selfish. You only care about yourself and ignore the interests of the family."

"If you hadn't provoked Kang Hongda, who would have removed your title?"

The elders in the clan were also fed up with Yun Ce. Since he had no ability, he should just be content to be a rich and idle person like the old uncle. Why did he have to get together with Kang Hongda? He brought his current fate upon himself.

The clan leader was so annoyed by their quarrels that his head ached. He slammed the table heavily, shocking everyone present: "Yunce, since you are not convinced by our decision, then we will expel you from the clan!"

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The clan leader's words left Yun Ce speechless. Yun Ce's heart tightened, as if someone had strangled his life point.

The elders were stunned for a moment, and then they rushed to express their agreement.

In their view, it was Yun Ce who caused the Yun family to be hated by Prince Chen. Without Yun Ce's family, Prince Chen would believe that they were all innocent and were kept in the dark. Maybe their descendants could still have a future by relying on Yun Zhan.

Yun Ce took two steps back dejectedly and sat down on an armchair in a daze, as if all his energy had been drained away.

He couldn't be expelled from the clan. Today, he was in power. He could get rid of these people who took advantage of the situation and open a new family tree. But now he was in a state of decline. If he didn't have the protection of the family at this time, he wouldn't be able to keep the huge fortune even if he was given it this time! If he was expelled from the clan, he would be like a lone antelope, destined to be eaten alive by wild beasts.

Yun Ce sat there blankly for a long time. Even Madam Yun, Yun Li, Yun Hao and others did not dare to shout anything about exterminating the clan. They all acted like dumb people.

After sitting there for a long time, Yun Ce finally gritted his teeth and said, "Okay."

This one word almost exhausted all his strength. After he finished speaking, he seemed to suddenly become older and haggard.

The clan leader and the elders finally breathed a sigh of relief. The clan leader personally drafted the documents for dividing the family and had Yunzhan review them first.

After Yunzhan signed and sealed the document, the division of the family was handed to Yunce. Yunce read it over and over again, wishing to engrave every word in his heart. It was not until a cup of tea later that he signed his name with a heartache and pressed his fingerprints.

The dust has settled.

The clan leader and the elders were relieved. Several of them wiped the sweat off their foreheads and left quickly. The clan leader also had to take one of the documents to Jingzhao Prefecture for filing.

After Yun Zhan put away his copy of the separation document, he coldly ordered the Yun family to leave: "I'll give you three days to move out."

These so-called family members had long worn away the last bit of affection he had for them, so he showed them no mercy at all.

Yun Ce: “!”

Yun Ce's face darkened even more.

Yun Zhan ignored the other party's gloomy face and said in a warning tone: "I will send someone to keep an eye on you. I advise you not to take anything you shouldn't take. There are a few brothers in the Xuanjia Camp who are taking turns to rest. It wouldn't hurt to ask them to help."

Yun Ce: “!”

How could Yun Ce not understand that this was a naked threat, and he once again had the idea of ​​strangling this rebellious son to death.

This is not a son at all, he is the mortal enemy from the previous life who came to seek revenge! "Yunzhan, you are so unfilial, you will be struck by lightning, and people will point at your spine and scold you in the future." Yun Ce gritted his teeth and said angrily, then left in anger.

Madam Yun, Yun Li and others hurriedly followed, and in just a short while, the main hall became much more spacious.

Yunzhan was scolded by Yunce, but instead of getting angry, he laughed and watched the backs of Yunce and others as they left with calm eyes.

Is it scary to be struck by five thunderbolts? ! He has died once, so what is there to fear! Yun Zhan has seen through it thoroughly. The Yun family has been rotten since his father, and there is no hope. Instead of waiting for them to take advantage of his power and cause trouble outside in the future, it is better for him to take the initiative and cut off ties with them! Not everyone is qualified to be a father, Yun Ce is one, and Chu Lingxiao is also one.

Yunzhan's eyes surged violently for a moment, then returned to calm.

While he was thinking, he saw Aunt Sun and her daughter walking hurriedly towards this side outside the main hall, and they bumped into Yun Ce, Madam Yun and others who were leaving.

Aunt Sun's eyes were red, like a frightened rabbit, she timidly stopped and saluted to them: "Uncle, Madam..."

She had actually heard about Yun Ce being stripped of his title, but after so many years, she had become accustomed to the title and just started calling him that.

However, to Yun Ce's ears at this moment, he felt that Aunt Sun's calling him "Uncle" was extremely ironic.

"Mrs. Sun, you raised a good son!" Yun Ce waved his sleeves again, glared at Aunt Sun fiercely, and walked away with big strides.

Aunt Sun was in a state of panic and dismay, but the fourth Miss Yun beside her was in high spirits. She did not even bow to Yun Ce and his wife, but just called them "Father, Mother" calmly and raised her chin proudly towards Madam Yun.

In the past, she was always humble and attentive to her stepmother and step-sister, but now things are different. From now on, it will be their turn to beg her.

Miss Yun Si flew into the hall happily like a butterfly and called out affectionately, "Fifth Brother!"

She had a bright and cheerful smile, her tone was tender, and joy was written all over her face.

Yunzhan is her biological brother from the same father and mother. If he becomes an uncle, then her, her biological sister, will also benefit from it.

"Fourth sister." Yun Zhan called her softly, with a tone that could not be described as cold, nor as warm.

But Fourth Miss Yun didn't care at all. She kept talking like a bamboo tube pouring beans: "Fifth brother, it's great that you're back. From now on, Madam won't mistreat us anymore."

The Madam that Fourth Miss Yun was referring to was Madam Yun. Madam Yun was their biological mother, but she didn't like these illegitimate sons and daughters, and usually asked them to call her Madam.

"Madam asked me to bully my aunt before."

"From now on, with your support for me and my aunt, no one will dare to embarrass or look down on us."

"Fifth brother, you have to make the decision for me!"

Miss Yun Si smiled sweetly and complained to Yun Zhan and acted coquettishly from time to time.

There were only three of them left in the hall, and all the other servants were sent away by Yunzhan.

It was Yun Zhan who cleverly interrupted Fourth Miss Yun: "I heard from Madam that she has arranged a marriage for you?"

The smile on Fourth Miss Yun's face froze, but Aunt Sun continued in a stammering voice, "It's settled."

The man engaged to the fourth Miss Yun is the second son of the Marquis of Ping'an. Although the second son Qiao cannot inherit the title, he is quite talented in studying. He has become a scholar at the age of sixteen. Several gentlemen in the Imperial College also praise him and say that it will only take him three to five years to pass the imperial examination, so he can be considered a young talent.

It can be said that in order to control Yunzhan, Yun Ce and his wife put some thought into the marriage of this concubine's daughter.

After listening to Aunt Sun's story about Mr. Qiao, Yun Zhan asked again, "Aunt, has the engagement been arranged?"

Aunt Sun shook her head: "Not yet, just passed the minor engagement."

Miss Yun bit her lower lip slightly, a strange light flashed in her eyes. She originally thought this marriage was not bad, but now that her brother has inherited the title, Mr. Qiao seems a little inferior.

Miss Yun Si said tactfully: "Fifth brother, this marriage was arranged for me by my wife, but actually..."

She was just thinking about how to unobtrusively tell about the grievances and oppression she had suffered in her marriage, but Yunzhan interrupted her: "Auntie, after the national mourning is over, let the other party come to propose marriage, and get married in June."

Aunt Sun: “…”

Miss Yun Si: “…”

Both mother and daughter were shocked, but Aunt Sun was suspicious and didn't understand why Yun Zhan was so anxious to marry his sister off; while Fourth Miss Yun was shocked and angry and couldn't believe her ears.

"I won't marry!" Miss Yun Si forgot to maintain her gentle appearance for a moment and said in a shrill voice, "Fifth brother, I am your biological sister. You have inherited the title, why... why do you want me to marry such a family?!"

Aunt Sun was always weak and indecisive, looking at her son and daughter anxiously. She didn't really understand, her daughter was obviously quite satisfied with this marriage before, why did she change now?!

Compared to the excitement of Fourth Miss Yun, Yun Zhan looked calm, as calm as the pond outside the window, and said, "You know what you have done."

Miss Yun Si's eyes flickered, and she bit her lower lip again, and emphasized hesitantly: "It was Madam who forced me to do it."

She said to herself in her heart that Fifth Brother had only been home a few times since he returned to Beijing, so there was no way he could know those things... Besides, she didn't do anything. As an aunt, she only took care of the lady when she was ill, ate vegetarian food and chanted Buddhist scriptures, and she didn't suffer any serious consequences.

Yunzhan stared at her intently, smiling without saying a word.

His eyes were sharp and clear, like a sharp sword, which made Miss Yun Si feel pressured and felt that he could see through her inside and out.

Miss Yun Si was just a girl in the boudoir, young and had never experienced anything. She couldn't help but look away guiltily, not daring to look directly into Yun Zhan's eyes.

Aunt Sun quickly pleaded for her daughter: "Azhan, your sister is young and ignorant. If she does anything wrong, you should just teach her well..." Her tone was weak and she lacked confidence, twisting the handkerchief nervously in her hands.

Yunzhan knew his biological mother's temperament very well, and said seriously: "Auntie, you don't have to say anything, I know my limits..."

Aunt Sun pursed her lips hesitantly. The nanny beside her quietly pulled her sleeve. After all, Aunt Sun's support was her son. There was no need to make her son unhappy for a daughter who would get married sooner or later.

Aunt Sun has always been indecisive, so she didn't say much and said timidly, "Then I will quickly prepare the dowry for your fourth sister, so that you won't be in a hurry when the time comes."

It is a national mourning now, so Aunt Sun cannot prepare for her daughter's marriage openly and can only do it quietly.

All that needed to be said had been said, and all that needed to be done had been done. Yun Zhan brushed off his sleeves and stood up: "Fourth sister, you stay at home and wait for your marriage, otherwise, don't get married in the future."

"..." Miss Yun Si's face suddenly turned pale as if it was painted white. Her body stood stiffly on the spot, filled with fear and shock.

Yunzhan didn't care about her reaction. After saying something to Aunt Sun, he left the main hall.

He walked towards the gate as fast as an arrow. The moment he walked out of the door of the mansion, he felt refreshed, as if he was reborn.

It was as if the sunshine had finally dispelled the haze around him, and even the air became refreshing.

Yunzhan climbed onto his horse, looked up at the blue sky and took a deep breath.

He understood that the prince was supporting him by letting him inherit the title.

The prince knew about his time in the Bo's Mansion...

Since he was a child, his aunt told him that he should study hard and practice martial arts so that he could make a name for himself in the future.

He did the same.

However, as he grew up, he discovered that "standing out" was not necessarily a good thing.

When he was a child, he was praised by his teacher when he was studying. The next day, his homework was destroyed. The teacher thought he did not do his homework and scolded him for being proud, complacent and lazy. When he was a child, he was a better archer than his elder brother when he was practicing martial arts. His father praised him. But when he paid his respects to his wife that night, Aunt Sun "accidentally" broke his wife's teacup.

There were countless similar incidents, and he gradually realized that the lady did not like him to stand out, and he could not be even a little bit better than his legitimate brothers, otherwise, something bad would happen to him or Aunt Sun.

Whenever he did something better, the lady would become displeased with him and would either punish him on the pretext that he was naughty or take advantage of his aunt.

The lady's methods were very good. All the other illegitimate sons and daughters in the Earl's mansion were tamed. The lady always told my father that he was full of thorns and refused to be disciplined. My father believed in the lady very much and would beat and scold him at any time.

He once thought that as long as he passed the military examination of the Imperial College, he could change this and make his father understand that he was not as naughty as his wife said.

However, repeated disappointments finally made him realize that it was useless.

When he was sixteen, he made up his mind to leave home secretly and go to the north to join the army.

He wanted to get rid of the Yun family and not let his life be controlled by others!

The prince knew him and his wishes, so he helped him cut the Gordian knot.

(End of this chapter)