flstandardbreds Chapter 1151 "Let them fight among themselves first"
Chapter 1151 "Let them fight among themselves first"
Jun Xiaoyun stood respectfully in front of the desk, straight as a javelin, with a solemn expression.
Zhou Qinzheng leaned casually on a large leather chair, holding a white porcelain teacup in his hand. The cup wall was as thin as a cicada's wing, and inside was clear tea.
However, faced with such good tea, he did not drink it, but just looked at it quietly, while his hands kept tapping on the table, making a tapping sound.
But even such a subtle movement carries an invisible weight, making the air pressure in the entire space seem particularly heavy.
The deep sense of oppression contained in that casualness, brought about by being at the top for a long time, is as silent as the deep sea, enough to make anyone who faces him feel suffocated.
After a long time, he took a sip of tea, put down the cup, and without even raising his eyes, asked calmly, "How is the imperial capital now?"
Upon hearing the question, Jun Xiaoyun immediately reported in a deep voice, his voice clear and concise:
"Commander, the news has leaked out. Now almost everyone in the imperial capital's aristocratic circles knows that the mastermind behind framing Lu Feng and alerting the Security Department is someone from the Ye family."
"The entire imperial capital... is undercurrent."
"All forces are ready to move, like sharks smelling blood, trying to grab a piece of the pie and reap the greatest benefits from this coming storm."
As Zhou Qinzheng listened to the report, the corners of his mouth, on his calm face that seemed to be able to withstand any storm, twitched upwards ever so slightly, outlining a fleeting and elusive smile.
The smile was faint, but it carried a profound meaning of understanding human nature and controlling the overall situation.
"Ah......"
An almost inaudible hum escaped his throat, carrying a hint of indescribable mockery. "When people come together for profit, they will disperse when the profit is gone. When people come together for power, they will fall apart when the power is gone."
"These aristocratic families have always been like this, so... it's not surprising."
His words were calm, but like an icy blade, they accurately dissected the icy nature of aristocratic politics.
After saying this, he raised his eyes, and his gaze fell on Jun Xiaoyun as if it were real. That gaze seemed to be able to penetrate all disguises: "What about the Li family and the Shen family? What is their attitude?"
Jun Xiaoyun's body tensed up slightly:
"According to the intelligence we have, this morning, Shen Muyun, the head of the Shen family, teamed up with Li Zhengjun, the head of the Li family, and took Lu Feng to the Ye family's old house in person."
"It is unknown what was discussed specifically."
"The Ye family's old house is heavily guarded, and our information channels...cannot penetrate it."
"But judging by their aura when they entered, and their demeanor when they left, it was clear... they were going there to exact punishment."
Zhou Qinzheng nodded, seemingly not surprised by the result.
He let out a light breath, but his eyes no longer looked at Jun Xiaoyun, but fell on the tea leaves floating in the cup, as if there was some mystery contained therein.
The office became quiet, with only the occasional sound of him sipping tea and Jun Xiaoyun's almost held breathing.
This silence seemed to weigh a thousand pounds. Jun Xiaoyun waited for a few seconds, and finally couldn't help but ask cautiously:
"Commander, then... what should we do next? Do we need to intervene, or... guide the wind direction?"
Zhou Qinzheng put down his teacup, his movements still unhurried. He didn't answer immediately, but slowly stood up and walked to the huge French window.
Outside the window, one can see the solemn and busy scene of the imperial capital, with constant traffic and towering buildings, presenting a prosperous scene.
He stood with his back to Jun Xiaoyun, his hands behind his back. His back was as tall as a mountain, revealing a majesty that looked down on the world.
"For now... don't move." Zhou Qinzheng's voice came from the window. It was not loud, but it echoed clearly in the silent office, with an unquestionable determination.
He tilted his head slightly, his gaze seemed to penetrate the glass and fell in the direction of the Ye family in the distance. His deep eyes flashed with a light that saw through everything.
"I know that kid Lu Feng,"
Zhou Qinzheng's lips curled up in that unpredictable arc again, "He's not someone who will suffer any loss."
"The Ye family offended him badly this time, almost costing him his life and sending him to the Ministry of Security... Do you think he will let the Ye family off so easily?"
"A few apologies and a few concessions will calm him down?"
He shook his head slightly, his tone filled with a certainty that bordered on admiration. "Just wait and see. The real show... has just begun. What we have to do now is sit back and watch the tigers fight. Let them... fight it out for themselves first."
The last sentence was light and airy, yet it contained the confidence and ruthlessness of someone in control of everything.
It seemed as if the huge wave that was enough to stir up the imperial capital and determine the fate of a top family was just a fight worth watching in his eyes.
As Shen Muyun, Li Zhengjun and Lu Feng headed towards Ye's residence, the waters of the entire imperial capital became increasingly murky.
However, as the mastermind behind all this, Lu Feng didn't take it seriously.
Of course, this does not mean that he does not take the Ye family seriously. On the contrary, he attaches great importance to the Ye family.
The reason why he is not in a hurry is because now is not the best time. Moreover, he has to deal with other things, so he naturally cannot focus entirely on the Ye family.
Moreover, if you want to deal with the Ye family, you can't simply use force to suppress them, you must divide them.
In the Shen Garden.
The afternoon sun shines through the exquisite window lattices, casting mottled light and shadows in the quaint study.
The aroma of tea wafts through the air, but the atmosphere is a bit solemn.
Li Zhengjun had already said goodbye, and now only Lu Feng and Shen Muyun were left sitting opposite each other.
Shen Muyun put down the teacup in his hand and looked at Lu Feng with sharp eyes:
"Xiaofeng, the Ye family is deeply entrenched. Although there are internal disagreements, with external enemies at the forefront, it's not easy to divide them. Where do you plan to start to pry open this iron plate?"
Although he already had some guesses in his mind, he still wanted to hear Lu Feng's complete thoughts.
Lu Feng leaned back slightly, crossed his fingers and placed them on the table, his eyes deep and calm. "Of course, I'll start with Ye Wenwu."
Upon hearing this, Shen Muyun frowned slightly and shook his head slowly:
"Although Ye Wenwu is ambitious, he is definitely not a fool."
"The Ye family is now facing an unprecedented crisis. You, the Shen family, the Li family, the Ministry of Security, the three top families, and even the one in the imperial capital are all watching. How could he not see the situation clearly?"
“If we fight with Ye Wenyuan at this time, it would be like digging our own graves.
"You're not from an aristocratic family, so you don't know that children from aristocratic families are taught from a young age that family interests are above all else. This ingrained concept isn't easily shaken."
He looked at Lu Feng's young but overly calm face and thought to himself:
This child has outstanding abilities and amazing methods, but perhaps he still underestimated the almost instinctive centripetal force and sense of crisis within a behemoth like an aristocratic family that has been passed down for hundreds of years.