Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1043: Chapter 999 Sitting Together

”Yuan Gonglu, we have met before, pretending not to recognize each other is not good.” Chen Xi calmly looked at Yuan Shu across from him and said. Despite Yuan Shu having lost a lot of weight, Chen Xi still recognized him at a glance.

”Isn’t this the Village Marquess of Zhuxie? Not inviting me in? The so-called Aristocratic Family Alliance, not inviting the Yuan Family, is that not a bit excessive?” Yuan Shu glanced at Chen Xi, looked forward no longer at Chen Xi, and then said in a cryptic tone.

”I haven’t issued any invitations to anyone.” Chen Xi replied calmly, ”But your presence here indeed surprises me, perhaps there’s a reason the Yuan Family listed you as the Family Head.”

”Humph!” Yuan Shu glanced at Chen Xi, snorted coldly, flung his sleeves, and followed him inside directly, while Chen Xi stretched out his hand to help Xin Xianying, who had been hiding in the carriage, to come out.

”Zhen Mi of the Zhen Family, greetings to the Head of the Yuan Family.” Zhen Mi was shocked to see Yuan Shu come in, but years of cultivation allowed her to maintain a calm demeanor, and she politely bowed.

Yuan Shu glanced at Zhen Mi, and according to his previous character, he would have definitely mocked her, saying the Zhen Family had no one, but in this setting of the Aristocratic Family Alliance, Yuan Shu did not wish to let others look down on the Yuan Family, so he performed the courtesy naturally.

Then Yuan Shu strode into the central hall, glanced at the already almost filled hall, and sat directly in the first position to the left hand side, where Zhen Mi was previously seated. As for other aristocratic families, Yuan Shu had no intention of greeting anyone, and walked straight past to sit down and rest with eyes closed.

”Greetings, Marquis Chen.” Zhen Mi bowed respectfully, without the slightest bit of excitement or sentiment, mirroring her previous actions and expressions closely, but the slight trembling in her eyes already indicated many things.

”Hmm!” Chen Xi furrowed his brow and said.

At that time, outside of the main hall, Chen Xi clearly saw that the seating was already full, presumably due to the Yuan Family catching the Zhen Family off guard, without preparation for their place.

”Xianying, go to Zijing’s house and find him, let him release your father.” Chen Xi furrowed his brow again and said to Xin Xianying.

”Alright~” Xin Xianying ran off eagerly.

Chen Xi was unsure whether Zhen Mi did this intentionally or whether it was truly an oversight by Yuan Shu, but at this point, it was impossible to exclude the Zhen Family, too troublesome just considering the impact of such an exclusion without mentioning loss of face.

”Don’t speak, follow me, sit next to me.” Chen Xi said calmly, Zhen Mi was slightly stunned then quickly followed along.

The two slowly entered the main hall, with Chen Xi leading Zhen Mi to the main seat table, fortunately, Chen Xi initially prepared an accompanying seat, otherwise the Zhen Family would indeed have been troubled this time, but now Chen Xi felt himself being troubled.

Chen Shang and Chen Guang exchanged a glance, both showing rejoicing, while nearly all aristocratic families from Jizhou seating in the First Sequence shared similar expressions, especially the Zhang Family from Jizhou, who directly rolled their eyes, indicating clearly that Zhen Family would change heads again, wouldn’t they?

Having Zhen Mi accompany him at the side seat, Chen Xi inwardly smiled bitterly, as this was the main position, and if at another time it would scarcely seem fine, but in such a significant occasion of Aristocratic Family Alliance, with Zhen Mi carrying the Chen Family gold medal, sitting there, Fan Jian would truly have murderous intent!

Sweeping around, Chen Xi immediately spotted the Head of Fan Family sitting far back, feeling thankful that Fan Liang had retired from the head position, otherwise Fan Liang really wouldn’t hide his murderous gaze.

”First of all, thank you all for coming, of course, Gonglu, your arrival was entirely unexpected.” Chen Xi turned his head towards Yuan Shu, sitting at the left hand first place, his eyes nearly igniting.

Bringing Zhen Mi along, Chen Xi was already prepared but wasn’t expecting such abruptness by Yuan Shu, causing unpreparedness at the moment.

Yuan Shu glanced at Chen Xi, the meaning within his gaze was evident, while Chen Xi kept his thick-skinned demeanor without any further remark.

”Alright, the honored guests are becoming displeased, let’s skip the formalities, simply I can rally most aristocratic families here, aside from identity, it’s more due to the power I currently possess.” Chen Xi sat down slowly, then spoke with smooth, plain tones.

The voice transmitted uniformly to every corner, miraculously equal in volume and devoid of echo, completely coherent.

”First and foremost, all present know, I have acted in ways that have left you conflicted, even to say if not for our sufficient strength to suppress those present, you as beneficiaries perhaps would act similarly to ancestors two hundred years ago.” Chen Xi smiled as he spoke, ”However now, you no longer see me like the former self, at least I seem capable of reconciliation.”

”Indeed, if not for Marquis Chen’s formidable power, and each intervention seeming premeditated, today’s meeting might not be initiated by Marquis Chen, but by us discussing how to counter Chen.” Xun Shuang seized the chance amidst the silence to cough lightly, easing the atmosphere.

With the first voice breaking the silence, the subsequent ones began, ”Not that resistance is undesired, merely unsure of how to resist.”

Chen Xi listened to the murmuring below, despite knowing much of it to be complimentary, he had to admit his performance was indeed commendable.

After listening for a moment, Chen Xi gestured silently assuring everyone soon quieted down, ”Enough, let’s dispense with these platitudes, and focus on the practical matters, it’s mainly that you’re falling behind, by now except for a few families, the others may feel inadequate.”

Numerous family heads remained silent, if they still felt capable, it’s either their family had grown invincible or had seen the historical trends clearly, from any perspective these two types were formidable.

”Let’s get to the point, Chen Zichuan, I don’t recall you being this verbose when I met you years ago at Hulao.” Yuan Shu suddenly opened his eyes and said to Chen Xi.

Although the voice traveled across the room, all aristocratic family heads fell silent, the Yuan Family maintained definite intimidation, despite prior failures, no one viewed it lightly, for Yuan Shu was still alive!

”Alright, simply put, I need your assistance.” Chen Xi said offhandedly, the room fell silent, uncertain about the nature of Chen Xi’s requirements, yet amid the silence, a potential eagerness lingered.

”What is needed!” No one answered, Yuan Shu spoke, the influence of the Yuan Family mustn’t decline, Yuan Shu deemed himself quite different from those cowardly in the Yang Family.(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you’re welcome to vote recommendation tickets, monthly tickets at Qidian.com, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)