Douluo: A Century-old Legend I Am the Second Uncle Chenxin

Chapter 444 Snow is coming

At this time, the atmosphere in the City Lord's Mansion was extremely solemn. The heavy night seemed to turn into substance, making people breathless.

Xue Churan is a royal woman, but her character is stronger than that of a man. She has had an unwillingness to admit defeat since she was a child, adhering to the principle that "women may not be inferior to men".

She entered the officialdom and overcame obstacles along the way. With her astonishing perseverance and wisdom, she stood out among the descendants of the royal family and finally achieved an impressive career.

Two years ago, she successfully broke through to the Contra realm, her cultivation greatly increased, she was awarded the title of "Princess", her achievements were outstanding, and she finally sat on the throne of Chang'an City Lord.

At this moment, the study was quiet except for the sound of Xue Churan occasionally turning papers.

Her mind was racing, trying to find the truth from the complicated clues.

Her face looked slightly tired, and the mark of a sleepless night was clearly etched on her face.

The originally bright and determined eyes seemed a little dim at the moment, but they still revealed an unyielding light.

She sat at the sandalwood table, tapping her fingers on the table unconsciously, making a subtle "click" sound, which was her habitual action when she was meditating.

In the study, the lights were brightly lit, but it was difficult to dispel the depressing atmosphere.

The moonlight outside the window shone on Xue Churan's face, adding a bit of softness to her, but her brows were always furrowed, as if she was thinking about how to solve the predicament in front of her.

The guards and officials busily shuttled around every corner of the city lord's palace, their steps hurried and their faces solemn.

There was a tense and depressing atmosphere in the air, as if a bigger storm was coming at any time.

Suddenly, Xue Churan raised her head, her eyes blazing, and she asked, "Has there been any news from the Imperial Capital?"

Although her voice was not loud, it carried undeniable majesty.

A guard hurriedly stepped forward and replied respectfully: "Not yet. With the speed of Qingyu Falcon's feet, he should have arrived at the Imperial Capital five hours ago. It must be soon."

Xue Churan nodded slightly and ordered: "If you have any news, report it immediately."

"Yes!" The guard responded and retreated.

Xue Churan fell into deep thought again. After a moment, she asked again: "How is the injury of the city guard camp?"

Another official came forward to report: "The Liu family and the staff of the Medical Alliance branch have mostly suppressed the virus. Only a very small number of soldiers were too late to be treated and died of the poison."

Xue Churan sighed softly and asked, "Where are the people in the city?"

The official replied: "Because the fire was controlled in a timely manner, it did not cause serious damage. With the cooperation of relevant departments and all parties, it will probably be OK."

Xue Churan nodded slightly, expressing satisfaction.

In the chaos last night, protecting the safety of the people was the top priority. Now that she heard the news that the people were fine, her worries were slightly relieved.

Finally, she asked: "Are people from all forces coming?"

The official replied: "Basically everyone is here and already waiting for you in the council hall."

Xue Churan stood up, straightened her clothes, and a trace of determination flashed in her eyes.

The next meeting would be a tough battle, but she did not back down, but faced the difficulties head on.

She walked out of the study and walked firmly to the meeting hall.

There, she will face representatives of the major forces, and no matter what her stance is, she will have to give a clear statement. The meeting hall was filled with people. Representatives of the major forces were either angry or anxious, doubtful or curious, but without exception they all showed that they attached great importance to this matter.

Xue Churan walked into the meeting hall, and her appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention.

She stood in the hall, glanced at everyone, and said in a clear and powerful voice: "Everyone, I know you have many questions and dissatisfaction in your hearts at this moment. But please believe that I will do my best to find out the truth and give you a A satisfactory explanation.”

As soon as she finished speaking, there was a buzz of discussion in the conference hall.

But Xue Churan ignored it. She continued to maintain the order of the scene and patiently listened to the opinions of all parties.

At the same time, she was weighing the possibilities and consequences in her mind, thinking about how to deal with the next situation.

This storm will not subside easily, but she also believes that she has enough ability and wisdom to deal with all challenges.

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In the early morning, the sky in Chang'an City was shrouded in thick dark clouds, as if indicating the upcoming unrest and turmoil.

The news of the attack on Ji Liu's family was like a hurricane, quickly sweeping through the entire city and causing thousands of waves.

The news spread like wildfire in the city of Chang'an. No matter whether it was a shabby house in a deep alley or a high-rise mansion, no one knew about it.

Last night, fires broke out in many facilities and important places, which escalated the turmoil into a social incident, causing ripples like a huge stone thrown into a calm lake.

The flames soared into the sky, turning half of the sky red, as well as the solemnity and anxiety on the faces of the major forces in Chang'an City.

The entire city of Chang'an fell into an uproar and shock.

Not only was this incident huge in scale and far-reaching in its impact, it also attracted widespread attention from all major forces because of the complex power relationships and potential social impact hidden behind it.

The major forces and families in the city also showed different attitudes towards this matter.

The aristocratic families who had good relations with the Ji Liu family sent important people to express condolences. Their arrival was not only to express condolences, but also to show their own positions and attitudes.

There was concern and worry on their faces, hoping to get more clues about the attack from the Ji Liu family.

They also didn't believe that the emotional entanglement between the three juniors would lead to the Crimson Church sending so many experts to snatch the bride, let alone a titled Douluo and a spirit master with titled combat soul fusion skills.

Those families who had a rift with the Ji Liu family secretly rejoiced, thinking that this was a good opportunity to weaken their opponents.

On the surface, they pretended not to know, but secretly they began to plot how to use this incident to further suppress the Ji Liu family.

Although the children of these aristocratic families looked calm on the surface, their eyes revealed a trace of pride and expectation.

However, all the aristocratic families and sects have strengthened their own security measures.

At the same time, they also dispatched personnel to secretly investigate the matter and take precautions before it happens.

In the darkness of Chang'an City, some mysterious forces also began to take action. They may be underground forces, assassin organizations, intelligence agencies, or children of some hidden families.

They quietly shuttled through the streets of Chang'an City, collecting clues about the attack. Their actions were mysterious and efficient, as if an undercurrent was surging deep in Chang'an City.

In front of the Ji Liu family's residence, citizens and low-level forces came to inquire about the news. They were either whispering or showing solemn expressions. There was a tense and depressing atmosphere in the air.

Chang'an City, this once prosperous and peaceful city, is now shrouded in a shadow. Everyone plays their own role in this storm, but the truth of the incident remains unresolved like a mystery, waiting for the brave to uncover it.

(End of this chapter)