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When hesitation leads to inaction, chaos ensues!

Originally, Gongsun Third Lady planned to keep the peace, avoiding a major disturbance.

However, at this moment, Qin Tian had already taken action, gravely injuring Gongsun First Lady and Gongsun Second Lady, with Gongsun Second Lady seemingly dead!

In such circumstances, hoping to keep the peace was utterly impossible.

”Fine!”

Having thought it through, Gongsun Third Lady revealed her ruthless side, her face darkening as she said, ”Since you act mercilessly, don’t blame me for my ruthlessness!”

Wham, wham, wham!

With her increased power, Gongsun Third Lady struck directly, teaming up with Lin Feng, causing the room to collapse in an instant!

But!

Together, they easily killed Gongsun First Lady, Gongsun Second Lady, and the dozen or so people they brought, not leaving a single survivor!

Gongsun Third Lady was well aware that today’s events must not be leaked; everyone who saw must die!

Her maids entered the ruined room and began cleaning it up.

One maid said to Gongsun Third Lady, ”Family Head, we killed First Lady and Second Lady overnight; isn’t this going too far? How will we explain it tomorrow?”

After the Gongsun Family meeting, most branch leaders were still at their own residences in the Imperial City, with plans for Gongsun Third Lady to personally host a banquet for them tomorrow.

But now, Gongsun First Lady and Gongsun Second Lady were dead; it would be impossible to keep this under wraps, and soon, the branch leaders would find out.

”Hmph, they brought this upon themselves.”

Gongsun Third Lady took a deep breath, her gaze turning to Qin Tian.

By now, Qin Tian had been seen by the maids and did not avoid them, saying, ”I believe some of the Gongsun Family’s rules are too outdated. Now that you are the Family Head, why not try to change them?”

His words were cryptic, yet Gongsun Third Lady understood them immediately.

The most important rule to change was the one preventing the Family Head and branch leaders from marrying!

This rule had long been criticized by many.

Previously, Gongsun First Lady adhered strictly to tradition, unwilling to change it, and strongly suppressed those who proposed modifications.

Now, having ascended to the position of Family Head, she held great power, and it was a perfect opportunity to assess the support and loyalty of the branches to her.

”Issue an order for all branch leaders still in the Imperial City to attend a meeting at the main building entrance at ten tomorrow morning. No one is permitted to be absent,” Gongsun Third Lady contemplated and said.

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Originally, Qin Tian planned to return to West State the next day, but because of the importance of the upcoming Gongsun Family meeting, he decided to stay.

At the meeting convened by Gongsun Third Lady, 26 out of the 32 branch leaders attended.

Initially, everyone congratulated Gongsun Third Lady, but soon whispers of curiosity arose about why Gongsun First Lady and Gongsun Second Lady were not attending.

Seeing the topic veering in this direction, Gongsun Third Lady deftly changed the subject, saying, ”Everyone, as the new Family Head, I have some proposals and wish to hear your opinions.”

”Family Head, please speak.”

”Please go ahead, we’re all ears.”

After some voices from the audience, Gongsun Third Lady directly stated, ”I have two main proposals. The first relates to the issue of tributes to the main family. Previously, each branch paid a fixed tribute of one hundred thousand High Grade Spirit Stones annually, and then an additional thirty percent profit from their revenue.”

”Now, in these chaotic times, all family incomes are declining, so I propose that in addition to the annual tribute of one hundred thousand High Grade Spirit Stones, the percentage of additional profit tribute should be reduced from thirty to twenty. What do you all think?”

Gongsun Third Lady first presented the benefit.

Naturally, the audience of branch leaders expressed joyful and supportive reactions.

”The Family Head truly understands the people’s needs. Our income has indeed decreased. Lowering the tribute ratio is immensely beneficial; I’m the first to support it.”

”I also support it. The previous profit-sharing ratio was incredibly high. While each branch’s income isn’t insignificant, we have to support so many people and manage many things, so expenses are immense.”

”Yes, I support the Family Head’s proposal, and I hope there will be no opposition.”

The only opposition would naturally come from the main family, but now, the two people who could confront Gongsun Third Lady were already gone, and the main family had no opposition.

”Good, then it’s settled.”

Gongsun Third Lady finalized the decision and continued, ”Next, I’ll present my second proposal.”

The crowd eagerly anticipated more good news from Gongsun Third Lady.

”Throughout history, many Gongsun Family traditional customs have been criticized and are quite unreasonable. Now that I’ve become the new Family Head, I’m obliged to amend these unreasonable systems.”

Scanning the room, Gongsun Third Lady solemnly spoke, ”What I’m addressing today is the rule preventing Family Heads and branch leaders from marrying and starting families, becoming regular women. This rule has previously forced numerous members to leave the Gongsun Family just to be with the men they love, causing many of Gongsun Family’s pillars to disappear.”

”This system restricts the development of our Gongsun Family and is quite inhumane. Humans have emotions and desires; as disciples of the Gongsun Family, they must suppress their desires, but now that you are all already branch leaders, should you still suppress them? Spend your lives dying alone? That’s too cruel!”

”Therefore, I plan to abolish this system, allowing branch heads to marry and have children, without being expelled from the Gongsun Family. However, family members cannot be registered officially with the Gongsun Family. What do you all think?”

Gongsun Third Lady spoke at length, and the audience quietly listened. After a long silence, some finally began speaking hesitantly.

”I agree with the Family Head’s proposal; this system is indeed unreasonable and inhumane.”

”Haha, the rules set by ancestors, why change them now with you? You’ve been the Family Head for a few days and want to change ancestral rules. Hmph, perhaps you overestimate yourself?”

”Exactly! I disagree!”

The branch leaders began discussing, with some agreeing and others disagreeing, essentially dividing into two equal camps.

Gongsun Third Lady knew clearly that many of those who disagreed were supporters of Gongsun First Lady and Gongsun Second Lady, opposing her blindly.

As the meeting room grew noisier, Gongsun Third Lady observed coldly. After a moment, she spoke loudly, ”Everyone, aren’t you curious why Gongsun First Lady and Gongsun Second Lady are absent from today’s meeting? Let me tell you!”