Started out getting scumbags, but then invested in the invincible Empress.

Chapter 158 A Memorial That Shatters the Heavens

"What's the matter? Can't you see I'm discussing important matters with the head of the Wang family?"

Meng Zhenhu frowned slightly, looking at his attendants with some displeasure, a hint of murderous intent flickering in his eyes.

"Reporting to Your Excellency, the young marquis... he was beaten in front of the Imperial Treasure Pavilion, his injuries are extremely serious, and he was forced to kneel in public..."

The attendant trembled, his face turning pale instantly, showing that he knew his master's ruthless methods.

"What... Yan'er was forced to kneel in public?!"

Meng Zhenhu jumped to his feet, his face ashen.

Over the years, his son has indeed done many stupid things, but this is the first time anyone has dared to make him kneel in public. It's like defecating on his head!

Beside him, Wang Xu's lips curled slightly, and he said in a strange tone, "Brother Meng, has your son kicked a hornet's nest? This time he's not even giving you face."

Upon hearing this, Meng Zhenhu's expression darkened, and he said in a deep voice, "No one has ever dared to humiliate me like this before. No matter who it is, I will fight them to the death!"

Just as Wang Xu was watching the spectacle with schadenfreude, his attendant below hesitated and said, "Master Wang, there's something I'm not sure if I should say..."

"Speak freely."

Wang Xu nodded with a faint smile; nothing is more gratifying than seeing a competitor suffer a setback.

The attendant swallowed hard before whispering, "Um... before leaving, I saw Fourth Master Wang and Young Master Chenfei kneeling there, their injuries severe..."

Boom——

Wang Xu's mind went blank, the smile on his lips froze instantly, and he glared angrily at the servant, saying:

"Nonsense! If it were that kid Chen Fei, it might be somewhat believable, but if it were my fourth brother, it's absolutely impossible. You must have seen wrong!"

What a joke! Wang Huan was a late-stage Emperor Wuzong. Within the territory of Dayu, few could suppress him.

Even if someone could do it, who would dare to do it?

"I saw it with my own eyes, it's absolutely true!"

The servant said with absolute certainty.

Seeing that he didn't seem to be lying, Wang Xu's eyes narrowed, his expression shifting uncertainly, still somewhat incredulous.

"......"

Meng Zhenhu secretly raised his eyebrows and looked at Wang Xu with a strange expression.

While being forced to kneel was a slap in the face for Meng Yan, his son was a notorious playboy, so the impact on him wasn't actually that significant.

But Wang Huan is different!

He is the fourth master of the Wang family, the younger brother of Wang Xu, and the core figure of the Wang family. Every word and action of his represents the Wang family.

Wang Huan was publicly beaten and severely injured, and forced to kneel. This had a completely different meaning, tantamount to declaring war on the entire Wang family.

Do you know where the other party comes from?

Meng Zhenhu narrowed his eyes slightly. He was very curious about where the other party got the audacity to target two major families at the same time.

"Reporting to Your Excellency, it is...it is the young man who injured the young master at the restaurant last time."

"It turned out to be him!"

Meng Zhenhu looked surprised and remained silent for a long time.

"Judging from Brother Meng's expression, do you perhaps know that thief?"

Wang Xu couldn't help but ask.

Meng Zhenhu came to his senses and said with a subtle expression, "Speaking of which, this villain has quite a connection with your Wang family. Brother Wang should also know him."

"Oh?"

Wang Xu raised an eyebrow, thought for a while but couldn't find the person, so he urged, "Brother Meng, stop keeping me in suspense and tell me quickly."

........

"What?! All of this was done by that little beast?!"

When Wang Xu learned that Li Wudao was the culprit, he was shocked and immediately shook his head, saying, "Impossible! I know that little beast's talent, how could it be..."

As he spoke, he suddenly recalled the scene at the Wang family compound where Li Wudao had kicked him to the ground. His brows furrowed, and he muttered to himself, "No way..."

"What's wrong, Brother Wang?"

Meng Zhenhu sensed that something was wrong.

"fine......."

Wang Xu waved his hand, his mind replaying the details of that day, his face growing increasingly gloomy.

Admittedly, he looked down on Li Wudao from the bottom of his heart at the time and was completely unprepared, but the latter was able to kick him until he coughed up blood. Now that he thinks about it, such strength is by no means ordinary!

"Is there any information that was missed? For example, were there any other people involved at the time...?"

Meng Zhenhu looked at the servant, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

"Speaking of which, there really is one."

The young man thought for a while and said with surprise: "That boy also injured Miao Shangshu's son. Even the disciples of Lihuo Sect were beaten up. There was blood everywhere. It was too horrible to see..."

"By the way, when I came here, I also saw Minister Miao leading a thousand armored soldiers toward the Imperial Treasure Pavilion. He looked very aggressive, and it seemed like things were going to end badly for him."

Upon hearing this, Meng Zhenhu and Wang Xu exchanged a glance, both showing surprise on their faces.

None of them expected that Li Wudao would even attack a disciple of the Li Huo Sect, and that the disciple would be seriously injured. This was a recipe for disaster!

The atmosphere inside the pavilion was somewhat quiet.

These two important figures, whose mere stomp could shake the capital, were now frowning, deep in thought.

........

"This is a reward for you, now you may leave."

"Thank you, Lord Marquis!"

Upon seeing the gold ingot in his hand, the servant was overjoyed. He quickly bowed to express his gratitude and then turned to leave.

I casually reported some news, and before I knew it, I had received three years' worth of wages.

"Brother Meng is truly generous."

Wang Xu was somewhat surprised and secretly grumbled to himself.

No wonder Meng Zhenhu was able to be promoted to a marquisate in just a few years; besides his own strength, his methods of dealing with people are also extraordinary.

"Not at all, I'm far inferior to you, my brother."

Meng Zhenhu exchanged a few pleasantries with a faint smile, then looked up at the sky with his hands behind his back, narrowed his eyes, and sighed, "This young man's background is probably extraordinary."

Wang Xu's expression changed slightly. "Brother Meng, can you really swallow this insult?"

After listening to the servant's report, he naturally realized that this adopted nephew might be someone of unusual background.

But Li Wudao had verbally abused him that day and even kicked him, injuring him. Now, with Wang Huan and Wang Chenfei forced to kneel in public, the Wang family had become a laughingstock throughout the capital...

As the head of the Wang family, how could he swallow this insult?

"Of course not!"

Meng Zhenhu's face was cold, but his eyes gleamed with a bloodthirsty light: "Anyone who dares to provoke me, Meng Zhenhu, never ends well, and he's no exception!"

He paused at this point, then added, "However, it's best to be cautious until we ascertain this person's background."

"So, Brother Meng, what are your plans next?"

Wang Xu listened attentively.

"Let's go to the Imperial Treasure Pavilion first."

A glint flashed in Meng Zhenhu's eyes, and he said quietly, "Didn't Minister Miao send troops to suppress it? We can just observe for a while and then make a plan."

"That matter should not be delayed, Brother Meng, please—"

"please--"

The two exchanged a glance, then, with expressions of ulterior motives, walked side by side toward the outside of the pavilion.