Shan Jianqing stared at Jiang Yuanzheng.
Both of them were exerting a little force with their hands.
Jiang Yuanzheng was still smiling. "The matter will be investigated thoroughly."
Shan Jianqing discovered that his strength was actually inferior to Jiang Yuanzheng's. He suddenly exploded with force, leapt back, and raised his Light Sword. "Guards!"
"The Jiang Family has defied its superiors, harbored fugitives, and intends rebellion! Seize Jiang Yuanzheng for me!"
"Jianqing."
The Old Dean spoke at that moment. Every Light Sword had already been drawn.
The Old Dean sighed. "Jiang Shang, are you determined to protect them today?"
Jiang Shang said, "Old Dean, let me say something I shouldn't. With the favor Jiang Shang has earned—having worked tirelessly to share so much of the Elder Council's burden during your term—can't I protect one granddaughter and one grandson-in-law?"
The Old Dean said, "Your favor can protect anyone! Anyone except Lu Chengwen! Do you have any idea how serious this matter is?"
"How serious is it? Old Dean, tell me. If Lu Chengwen truly deserves death, if his offense is truly unforgivable, then there will be no need for the Elder Council to act. I'll cripple him myself, tie him up, and deliver him to the Elder Council!"
The Old Dean roared, "This isn't a courtroom! What I want is for you to carry out orders!"
The Old Dean was completely enraged. "Today, I only want to ask one question. Jiang Family! Are you going to defy the Elder Council and withdraw from the ranks of the Four Great Families!? You need only answer me: yes or no!"
Jiang Shang said, "You want the Jiang Family to withdraw from the Four Great Families? Heh. Old Dean, Jiang Shang has seen plenty of strange people and strange things in his life, but today