Chapter 98 If Only We Had Known This Would Happen
All those present were utterly shocked, especially Cui Hao and others, whose faces were already ashen, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.
"It's over, it's really over now. If I had known it would come to this, why did I even start?"
Cui Hao howled in his heart. He had thought that by following Murong Zhan Tian, they wouldn't have to worry anymore and wouldn't need to hand over half of their family's assets.
But they could never have imagined that Murong Zhan Tian, the Leader of the Martial Alliance of Southern River Region Jiangnan, would not only fail to take down the opposition but would be defeated at the first encounter, with his head rolling to the ground.
The elders of the Gusu Murong Family, despite their towering rage, didn't dare to let out even a fart, having been thoroughly frightened out of their wits.
Ye Feng swept them with a cold glance and said directly, "Take this old fogey's dog head straight to East of the River and tell Murong of Gusu, East River, that I shall await him here!"
"A mere secular family daring to claim kingship is truly the height of arrogance!"
After saying this, Ye Feng turned his wheelchair and then slowly entered the villa,, not sparing a glance for Cui Hao and the others lying prostrate on the ground.
Of course, aside from the death of the leader Murong Zhan Tian in this conflict, no one else died, because Ye Feng had shown mercy. Although he was the King of the Northern Border, he was not one to recklessly slaughter the innocent.
Soon after, the various experts of the Martial Alliance of Southern River Region Jiangnan also withdrew. Representatives of several great families, including Cui Hao, remained kneeling there, their minds in complete disarray.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
At that moment, Pang Youze and Luo Keque had just steadied their nerves and were about to walk past them into the villa.
"Master of Pang Family, please wait a moment. Sect Leader Luo, please also pause for a bit!" Cui Hao hurriedly called out.
Luo Keque stopped in his tracks to look at these people but didn't speak., inwardly sighing, "If only they knew then what they know now, but alas, there is no medicine for regret in this world."
Pang Youze, considering they were both powerful factions from Jiangnan, asked, "May I know what it is?"
Cui Hao, as if grasping at his last lifeline, pleaded, "I beseech Master Pang to lend a hand and save us. Otherwise, our families are truly finished!"
Pang Youze gave a wry smile and said, "To be honest, the situation you have brought upon yourselves is entirely of your own making. Back at the hospital, had you been a bit more humble, things would not have come to this pass."
Cui Hao nodded repeatedly, "You're absolutely right, Mr. Pang. We are filled with regret; our guts are green with it. Since Master Pang has a good relationship with Mr. Ye, I beseech you to say a few good words for us to him."
Pang Youze let out a sigh and said, "Mr. Ye is a person of such esteem that we are nothing in front of him at best, we merely assist him and can't speak of any close relationship. However, having made his acquaintance, I will speak to him on your behalf. As for the outcome, I dare not make any guarantees."
"Thank you, Mr. Pang. Thank you, Mr. Luo!" said Cui Hao and the others repeatedly.
Without further ado, Pang Youze and Luo Keque no longer paid attention to Cui Hao and the others kneeling outside and went straight into the hall. They then reported what Cui Hao and the others had said to Ye Feng.
Ye Feng showed no reaction and looked at the two men, asking, "What do you two think should be done with them?"
Pang Youze quickly bowed and said, "I do not know. I will follow Mr. Ye's decision."
"And you?" Ye Feng turned his head towards Luo Keque.
Luo Keque pondered for a moment and then ventured, "I think that although Cui Hao and the others have made mistakes, their errors are not deserving of death. Therefore, I take the liberty to plead with Mr. Ye to spare their lives."
Ye Feng's face remained expressionless as he smiled and said, "You mean to suggest that I should let them go?"
Luo Keque hurriedly said, "Of course not. These guys have been repeatedly unfaithful and even colluded with Murong Zhantian and others in an attempt to assassinate Mr. Ye. It is impossible to simply let them go. What I mean is to have them hand over half of their property to establish a foundation in Southern River Region Jiangnan, specifically to assist impoverished mountain areas."
"In this way, we can both punish them and do more good deeds. For Mr. Ye, it is also an act of boundless merit."
"Good!" Ye Feng said only one word.
Seeing this, Pang Youze quickly said, "Since it's for helping the poor and weak, my Pang Family is also willing to donate half of our property!"
It must be said, this guy sure knew how to behave.
Ye Feng nodded slightly, "It's rare for you to be so willing. You handle this matter, Pang Youze. You'll be the vice president of the foundation, and as for the president..."
At this point, Ye Feng turned his head to look at Hong Qingyan, smiling as he said, "The foundation organization shall be presided over by Hong Qingyan!"
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Upon hearing this, Hong Qingyan was taken aback and immediately said, "No, Big Brother Ye, how can I take on the role of president? I'm simply not up to the task."
Ye Feng said with a smile, "For the past two years, you've been helping Grandfather manage the affairs of Hong Family Group. You're more than capable of being the president. What's more, Mr. Pang Youze will be there to guide you on specific matters."
"Miss Hong can rest assured," Pang Youze immediately said, "With my guidance, Miss Hong only needs to oversee the general situation. If there's anything you don't understand, just ask me."
Hong Qingyan still wanted to decline, but seeing that Ye Feng had turned away, it was clear the matter was no longer up for discussion. Resignedly, she pursed her lips and said, "Alright then, I'll give it a try, but if there's anything I don't do well, Big Brother Ye, you can't blame me."
Ye Feng waved his hand with a smile, "Go on, start handling this matter now with Mr. Pang."
Hong Qingyan nodded and left with Pang Youze. However, she was frail with inconvenient legs and feet, walking with a limp.
"Then I shall take my leave as well!" Luo Keque bowed slightly and promptly left the hall.
Ye Feng suddenly spoke in a stern voice, "Seventeen, close the door and guard it from the outside!"
Seventeen immediately obeyed. Xiao Chuanqi and Sima Zhantian, upon seeing this, both grew solemn. They undoubtedly knew that a serious matter was about to be discussed. Clearly, Ye Feng sending Hong Qingyan away with Pang Youze was a pretext to get her out of the room.
"Your Majesty, are you worried about Murong from Gusu, East River?" Sima Zhantian asked with a slight bow.
However, before Ye Feng could speak, Xiao Chuan next to him coldly said, "What kind of nonsense are you spouting? His Majesty, the Northern Border King, worried about a minor Gusu Murong Family?"
Sima Zhantian quickly grinned and said, "That's true, but right now, it's just the three of us, and His Majesty, he still..."
Ye Feng raised his hand to interrupt, "Use the secret channels to send a message to Mu Tian, and have him investigate this Murong Family of Gusu, East River."
With that, he scoffed, "Murong is an ancient family. According to the sporadic information, His Majesty seems to have royal lineage. Now, daring to openly claim kingship—although just a False King—they must have some capabilities to be so bold."
Xiao Chuanqi nodded and said, "Your Majesty's order for the Murong Family Members to bring Murong Zhantian's head to the East River seems to indicate a determination to extinguish this Fake King of East River?"
Ye Feng spoke with a cold laugh, "Under the heavens, there have always been only the Kings of the Four Realms. In addition, there is the King of the Guardians in the capital. There are the five kings as protectors. Apart from them, there has never been anyone else so audacious as to declare themselves king."
"The East River declaring a Fake King is an act of rebellion, a defiance of national law. They must be executed!"
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