Dynasty Summons: Low-key Hegemony

Chapter 144
Lingzhou, the Chu League and the Ling League have been fighting each other, and various small-scale battles have occurred around the cities and towns from time to time.

The large-scale war has never been started by both sides.

Because the armies of both sides are guarding the cities, and there is no sign of fighting during this period, the cities have not been completely closed, and people have begun to circulate normally. After all, the people in the city and the people in the surrounding towns need to live.

So rumors are flying everywhere.

Especially in Zhenxin City, with the passage of time, the streets of Yuancheng became lively.

In the restaurant, many guests drank and chatted to relieve their boredom, and the topic turned to the four major forces of Lingmeng.

"I didn't expect that there is the fourth largest power in Lingzhou, the Wang family, a hermit family. No wonder I always felt that some people in Zhongrong Mansion were very good, and they couldn't even give face to the three major powers."

"That's right, the Wang family is hidden in our Zhongrong Mansion, and it's a hidden family."

"Hey, when will this world end?"

For these people, the conquests of the major forces have nothing to do with them.

So what about the King of Chu, and what about Chu Junyan.

If there is a war, it will be fought. In this troubled world, they just want to survive, and it doesn't matter whoever decides.

It seemed that they hadn't had a drink for a long time. After a few glasses of wine, the faces of the men turned red and they let go of the topic.

"By the way, Lingmeng's Wang family and Ximen's family are both aristocratic families, who is stronger?"

A man asked curiously.

People always like to compare.

One person pondered for a while, then analyzed:

"I think the Ximen family is stronger. You see, the Ximen family has always been the strongest force in Lingzhou. People from the Ximen family are spread all over Lingzhou. Anyone who meets someone from the Ximen family is not respectful."

But someone had a different opinion and retorted:

"I don't think so. What is a hidden family? The Wang family just doesn't want to make such a big splash. If the Wang family wants to show it, the Wang family can be as famous as the Ximen family. Just like now, after the Wang family came out, they immediately stood up to them. The Ximen family stands in the same position."

"Makes sense."

"However, I still think the Ximen family is stronger."

Several people at this table were arguing about their own ideas.

On the second floor of the restaurant, there are two tables of young people belonging to the four major forces.

Ding Yao of Zhongyi Hall, Liu Xiankai of Lie Yanzong, Ximen Tianshang of Ximen Family, Wang Han of Wang Family and others drank fine wine together here.

When they heard the discussion at the table below, Ximen Tianshang and Wang Han looked at each other and smiled.

Beside them were members of their family, and a young man from the Ximen family said coldly:
"These people are really bold, how can they talk about the Lingmeng forces at will."

The disciple of Lie Yanzong laughed and said:
"It's just a bunch of drunken fools who take themselves seriously after a few bowls of wine!"

"Okay, why bother with them!"

However, the next sentence made all of them look cold.

"I just said that the Wang family is stronger than the Ximen family!"

The guests at the table who were discussing the Ximen family and the Wang family, at the next table, a man with a flushed face stood up staggeringly and said loudly:
"Don't you know that every time the Ximen family went to challenge the members of the Chu League, they all failed and returned, and they completely humiliated Ling Meng."

"Furthermore, the ancestors of the Wang family and the ancestors of the Ximen went to besiege Chu Junyan at the same time. The ancestors of the Ximen family were killed, and the ancestors of the Wang family were fine. What does it mean? It means that the ancestors of the Wang family are stronger than the ancestors of Ximen, so the Wang family must be stronger than the Ximen family powerful!"

"That's right!" Another drunken man stood up and said:

"Think about it, the ancestors of the Ximen family and the ancestors of the Wang family attacked Chu Junyan at the same time, but the ancestors of Ximen are dead and the Wang family is still alive. I don't believe that the Ximen family has no complaints against the Wang family. To please the Wang family, it will be clear who is strong and who is weak at a glance."

"hiss!"

"Speak carefully!"

The two companions hurriedly grabbed them and apologized to the surrounding people:
"Sorry everyone, these two are drunk!"

The two put the money on the table and quickly pulled them out of the restaurant.

"Let's go too!"

The people at the table who were discussing the Ximen family and the Wang family suddenly became sober and left quickly.

The young people at the two tables upstairs fell silent. The faces of Ximen Tianshang and others from the Ximen family were cold, their fists clenched in their sleeves, and they looked at the leaving backs of the few people they had just discussed, as if they were dead.

Ding Yao saw that the atmosphere became cold in an instant, and looked at the backs of those people leaving, revealing a murderous intent, and said slowly:
"Those who don't know are fearless, but if they say something wrong, they will be punished. Liang Er will deal with them!"

"Yes."

The person next to Ding Yao got up immediately, and signaled with his eyes to the remaining three people in Zhongyitang, asking them to follow him down to deal with these damned drunks.

Liu Xiankai also smiled and said: "In two days, reinforcements from our various forces will arrive. The most important thing now is to solve the Chu League."

Liu Xiankai and Ximen Tianshang once ambushed Chu Qingyan together, so they have a good relationship.

Seeing Liu Xiankai and Ding Yao's persuasion, Ximentian also knew that there should be no chaos at such a critical time, so he could only say in a muffled voice:
"Excuse me, everyone, we have to leave beforehand!"

Ximen Tianshang snorted coldly, with a gloomy face, got up and left.

"Brother Simon, wait for me."

Seeing Ximen Tianshang leave with his sleeves thrown away, Liu Xiankai smiled apologetically at Ding Yao and Wang Han, and then quickly followed Ximen Tianshang.

"Brother Wang, it seems that we can't get together today, let's try another day."

Ding Yao also showed a hint of apology, and also got up to leave.

A wry smile appeared on Wang Han's face, and he sighed, "Oh, Miss Ding, go slowly."

Upstairs Wang Han saw Ding Yao quickly following the two of them, his wry smile turned cold.

"Hmph, the three major forces!"

As a family, it is impossible to say that the Wang family has no opinion on the Ximen family, especially the younger generation.

When introducing their surname as Wang to outsiders, most people have an expression of incomprehension, but when others hear Ximen's surname, they immediately show awe.

"Brother Han, the three major forces have been cooperating for a long time, and the relationship is very good. You see, Ximen Tianshang left, and the two of them followed, and they didn't take us seriously."

A young man from the Wang family was full of disbelief.

"That's right, why did Liu Xiankai still say that the overall situation is the most important thing, and the Chu League should be solved first. If the Chu League is solved, do they still need us, especially the Ximen family already has a grudge against us."

A man said coldly.

Wang Han's expression froze!
………………

Zhenxin City, Wang Mansion.

Wang Han and his party had already returned to Wang's mansion, and the moment they stepped into Wang's mansion, Wang Tianxing, the young master of the Wang family, was already waiting for them in the courtyard.

"Tell me about what happened to you today."

Wang Tianxing looked directly at them with stern eyes. Obviously, the news of the restaurant had reached the ears of the four major forces. Wang Tianxing brought them into the lobby, where all the high-level members of the Wang family were waiting for them
"Old Ancestor, Patriarch, Elder, you really don't blame us today."

Wang Han and his party explained what happened today.

"Patriarch, you didn't even see them. As soon as Ximen Tianshang left, the people from Zhongyitang and Lieyanzong followed behind them. They didn't take us seriously at all. They are one body. We are in front of them. An outsider from beginning to end."

"Yes, Patriarch, we cooperated with them with good intentions, but we didn't expect to encounter their suspicion and prejudice."

Wang Han and the others said with aggrieved faces.

When the elders of the Wang family heard their words, their faces became more and more serious.

Wang Xin waved his hands at them, and said in a deep voice:

"Okay, you go down first, our Wang family will not let our family members be wronged."

"Yes!"

Seeing the faces of the elders getting more and more gloomy, Wang Han and the others hurriedly left the hall.

Bang!
The lobby door is closed.

His Holiness' aura enveloped the entire hall.

"Clap! Clap! Clap!"

Suddenly, in the extremely serious lobby, there was applause.

I saw a beautiful figure stepping into the hall from the back hall. Everyone watched this person coldly, but they were not surprised. They obviously knew that she heard the question just now from behind.

"How, have you thought it through clearly? Miss Ben has personally come to cooperate with your Wang family, sincerity is enough!"

Qianying came to the center of the lobby, revealing her beautiful face, it was Chu Qingyan!
The third elder of the Wang family looked at the arrogant Chu Qingyan and said coldly:
"Second Miss of Tangtang Zhen Guofu, you dare to enter the enemy's base camp alone, you are not afraid of death!"

The corners of Chu Qingyan's mouth raised slightly, and she said calmly:
"You can hand me over to the Ximen family. This will clear your suspicions and show your loyalty to Lingmeng!"

When Chu Qingyan uttered the last word "loyalty" in a crisp tone, it was extremely harsh in the ears of everyone in the Wang family.

Everyone in the Wang family showed anger, but they couldn't open their mouths anyway.

Seeing this scene, Chu Qingyan smiled again:
"It seems that you have already figured it out. When the three major forces solve the Chu League, you will be next."

"Perhaps at the beginning, they were willing to share Lingzhou with you, but now that Patriarch Ximen is dead, even though it was not your fault, do you dare to bet that the Ximen family will not do anything to you?

The three major forces have been united for a long time. If there is one less competitor, it will be a good thing for them! "

"My Zhen Guofu is different. We can allow the Wang family to exist in a mere state!"

Some elders of the Wang family showed signs of emotion, looking at the ancestors of the Wang family and Wang Xin above.

They really felt the sincerity that Chu Qingyan dared to go to Wang's house alone to solicit.

And Chu Qingyan is right, does the Wang family dare to bet?
After betting that Lingmeng has dealt with Chumeng, isn't he going to deal with the Wang family next?

Or, as Chu Qingyan said, handing over Chu Qingyan to prove that the Wang family did not rebel?

In that case, the Wang family would have to go all the way to Hei, and follow Ling Meng closely.

And does Ling Meng really believe it?
Wang Xin looked at Chu Qingyan and said suddenly:
"Lie Yanzong or Loyalty Hall?"

Wang Xin was very shocked in his heart, he thought of one thing, Chu Qingyan came to Zhenxin City without anyone noticing, there must be an internal response!

Only the four major forces of Lingmeng can cover her whereabouts!

As for the Ximen family, it's impossible!

An ancestor of the Ximen family has died!

Hearing Wang Xin's words, everyone also reacted instantly, looking at Chu Qingyan in shock.

Chu Qingyan smiled, did not refute or explain, but continued:
"When Chumeng and Lingmeng start a war, can your Wang family solve the Ximen family?"

"If you can solve the Ximen family, I can promise you that the two mansions controlled by the Ximen family plus the Zhongrong mansion can all belong to your Wang family!"

The Wang Family Patriarch's eyes flashed. He also has an elder brother, that is, the Wang Family Patriarch, who exists in the late Dharma Venerable Realm.

It is said that the last second ancestor of the Ximen family was seriously injured 20 years ago, and may have recovered now, but if he joins hands with his elder brother, he can completely kill the second ancestor of Ximen!

The patriarch of the Wang family looked at Wang Xin. Wang Xin noticed his patriarch's eyes, looked at Chu Qingyan but said:
"Miss Chu, if we deal with the Ximen family, what about Lieyanzong and Zhongyitang, as well as King Chu's side!"

When Chu Qingyan heard Wang Xin's answer, her face showed satisfaction, and the Wang family had agreed to her implicitly.

"Don't worry, if there are no accidents, during the war, the Ximen family will join forces with Zhongyitang to deal with us, and you and Lie Yanzong will join forces to deal with King Chu!"

"And Lie Yanzong belongs to Chu King Li Yuan, you should know the result!"

"So even if you don't join us, your Wang family will be ruined."

Chu Qingyan put her white hands behind her back, her face was full of fun and confidence.

Everyone in the Wang family looked at each other and fell silent.

"You Chumeng, the King of Chu has Lie Yanzong as his internal support, and you have Zhongyitang secretly relying on you, why do you want to win us over?"

"Because our enemy has never been one of the three major forces, but the King of Chu!"

………………

Inside the Loyalty Hall, Ding Yao looked at the hall master Jiang Kun in confusion.

"Master, forgive me for my ignorance, why do you want my subordinates to maintain the relationship between Loyalty Hall and the Ximen family today?"

Ding Yao looked at Jiang Kun with her eyes closed indifferently above her, full of doubts in her heart, remembering the special words the hall master said to her before going out today, it seems that the hall master had expected today's situation.

She knew that leaving Wang Han in the restaurant and following Ximen Tianshang would make Wang Han and even the Wang family feel dissatisfied and cause estrangement, which would be extremely detrimental to Ling Meng.

Jiang Kun opened his eyes, and the arrogant side of the world turned into a sigh:

"Ding Yao, you are a confidant of our Jiang family. Our Zhongyi Hall can be regarded as majestic in Lingzhou, but do you know what it is in the eyes of the big forces in other states?"

Ding Yao's eyes froze. She had seen those children of big families respect on the surface but contemptuously in their eyes.

"Because we are a gang, a group of self-interested people, far inferior to the unity of the aristocratic family, and we don't even have the belief of the sect. In front of those big forces, we are a bunch of mud legs!"

"If those big forces recruit the "loyal" banner owners and rudder owners of our Zhongyi Hall, can you believe that these people will be loyal?"

"Prejudice in people's hearts is a big mountain, so what if our Lingmeng defeated Chumeng, other big forces will pay attention to the Ximen family and Wang family, remember Lie Yanzong, Zhongyitang, just a group of thugs.

We can only submit to the Ximen family, and in the eyes of the Ximen family, our Loyalty Hall is below them, what do you think we should do? "

(End of this chapter)