flstandardbreds Chapter 112 The Position of Patriarch of the Chu Family (2)
Chapter 112 The Position of Patriarch of the Chu Family (2)
The so-called support from other families means getting a letter of support from the head of another family.
After the news spread, there was an uproar in the Chu Mansion. The huge hall was crowded with people and the atmosphere was so depressing that it seemed as if a storm was about to come.
Chu Zhenghong went back to his room and changed into blue clothes. When he went to the main hall, he found that Chu Zhengying had already taken the seat of honor.
That was the position of the head of the family. Chu Zhenghong didn't understand. With four letters of support in his hands, where did Chu Zhengying get the confidence to think he could successfully seize power?
"You have evil intentions. This position is not suitable for you." Chu Zhenghong said lightly.
But Chu Zhengying didn't care. He folded his hands, his expression haughty, "This is the position of the strong, no matter what means are used. Even kings would kill their brothers to seize the throne. I am already showing great mercy by sparing your life!"
Chu Zhenghong couldn't help but feel a little lonely after hearing this. He never expected that his own brother would say such cruel words just to seize power.
At this moment, he finally understood that when people are extremely disappointed, they really don't even want to get angry.
"What a great mercy!" He sighed and sat down slowly. "But I really don't understand why you can still be so righteous at this time. You only have three letters of support. Where do you get the confidence from?"
"Brother, you should say this to yourself." Chu Zhengying narrowed his eyes: "You seem to have missed something and forgot it. But it's okay, Master Zheng will come over later to do the justice, and you will understand clearly."
Not long after, Chu Ying brought Mr. Zheng back. He was dressed in a dark gray robe, with white hair and frost on his temples, but his figure was completely different from that of most elderly people - his back was straight, his steps were steady, and every step exuded a sense of subtle majesty.
Seeing this, everyone stood up from their chairs and saluted Mr. Zheng.
Elder Zheng nodded slightly and took his seat. His gaze swept over Chu Zhengying, revealing a hint of disdain. "Chu Zhengying, I've heard you've been quite restless lately. You've been having an affair with the eldest concubine, plotting to murder your eldest brother, and imprisoning your niece. Each of these is an extremely shameful act!"
Chu Zhengying wore a gloomy smile on his face, and his tone was neither hurried nor slow, with a hint of defense in it: "Mr. Zheng, Liu Yurong and I have long been in love, but it was my eldest brother who stole my love and forced her to be his concubine. Just so you ask, shouldn't I be dissatisfied with such a heartless act? For the sake of family harmony, I have always endured it. This time, I just want to reclaim my position and snatch the position of head of the family. What's wrong with that?"
His words sounded high-sounding, even with a hint of "bearing humiliation", but the cunning in his eyes and the sneer at the corners of his mouth betrayed his true intentions.
Upon hearing this, Elder Zheng's brow furrowed sharply, and his voice exploded like thunder: "You are simply shameless! If your father knew about your actions, he would definitely not agree to you inheriting the position of Patriarch!"
Chu Zhengying sneered, raised his head and continued, "But my father only said that whoever can get the support of more aristocratic families will be the next head of the family. This is the rule he set himself! Mr. Zheng, no matter how deep your prejudice against me is, you can't break the rules, right?
He paused, a look of pride on his control showing on his face. "Alright, Mr. Zheng, I don't want to waste any more words with you on this matter. Father's seclusion this time will take at least ten or twenty years. You should hurry up and take charge of the situation. This family cannot be without a leader!"
After that, Chu Zhengying took out three letters of support and handed them to Mr. Zheng: "Mr. Zheng, these are the letters of support I have received so far. Please take a look at them."
Old Zheng frowned, his expression darkening. His eyes swept over Chu Zhengying's smug expression, a hint of disdain flashing through them, but he still reached out and took the three letters.
Although he really couldn't stand Chu Zhengying's behavior, he could only do what his friend told him to do. Who would be the head of the family was indeed determined by the amount of support.
"This is indeed a letter of support from the three northern families." Elder Zheng nodded, then looked at Chu Zhenghong: "Zhenghong, where is your letter?"
Upon hearing this, Chu Zhenghong took out four letters from his sleeve and handed them over: "Here."
Mr. Zheng took the four letters and smiled with satisfaction. After all, just looking at the number, it was clear that Chu Zhenghong would win this time.
Following the rules, he carefully opened the letter, carefully examining the seal on the envelope and the contents. He then said, "These four letters are fine. Chu Zhenghong now has the support of four aristocratic families, while you, Chu Zhengying, only have three. The answer to who will be the head of the family is obvious. Although your father has set the deadline for tomorrow, I think it's okay for me to announce it a day earlier, right?"
"Wait a minute." Chu Zhengying suddenly raised his hand to interrupt Mr. Zheng, a meaningful smile on his face: "Mr. Zheng, don't be anxious, tomorrow is the last day. I asked you to come here today, but my eldest brother wants you to know the situation."
Elder Zheng frowned slightly, and the letter of support in his hand tightened slightly, clearly dissatisfied with Chu Zhengying's actions. "Chu Zhengying, it's already this critical moment. What's the difference between announcing today and tomorrow? There's only one day left. It's impossible for any of them to suddenly change their minds, right?"
"It's hard to say about other families, but I'm afraid the He family, who originally supported Big Brother, won't support him anymore." Chu Zhengying looked at Chu Zhenghong and said, "After all, your good daughter Chu Ying openly broke off her engagement with Mr. He at the gate of Xianyun Sect. Do you think the He family will still support you?"
As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in the hall.
"You!" Chu Zhenghong gritted his teeth. No wonder Chu Zhengying was so confident! It turned out that he had overlooked the Chu family!
Chu Zhengying sneered, "I just sent a message to the He family using a communication talisman, telling them about the Chu family's campaign for the head of the family. They replied that they would revise their letter of support as soon as possible. If nothing unexpected happens, it will arrive tomorrow."
Just then, hurried footsteps suddenly sounded outside the hall. Then, Chu Zhengying's eldest son rushed in with a beaming face, holding a letter high in his hand, and excitedly shouted, "Dad! I got the He family's letter of support!"
The air in the hall seemed to freeze instantly, and everyone turned to look at the letter, their eyes full of disbelief.
"So fast!?" Mr. Zheng couldn't help but exclaim, his brows furrowed, a look of astonishment on his face. He looked down at the letter of support in his hand, then at Chu Zhenghong, his eyes filled with a complex sympathy.
"Hahahahaha!" Chu Zhengying immediately burst into laughter. "It seems the He family is really angry. They sent the latest letter of support in less than half an hour. Chu Zhenghong, I have four letters of support now, and you only have three. What can you use to fight me!?"