Grand Master of Fate?
Upon hearing this, the high-ranking official from the city lord's mansion's expression changed slightly, and his heart tightened.
Places for receiving guests and conducting business are generally equipped with protective arrays, and Taihe Garden is no exception.
Therefore, he and his colleagues outside the hall could not hear what was being said inside until Chen Shaojun specifically called him in.
But he didn't expect:
Chen Shaojun's order was actually aimed directly at Chen Yuangu, one of the three major figures in Central Capital, and he wanted to summon him for questioning!
Um?
Chen Qingyu raised an eyebrow, looked at him, and said calmly:
Is there a problem?
No, I dare not
The high-ranking official shrank back and respectfully said:
I'll go and deliver a message to the High Priestess right away.
He was a member of the City Lord's Mansion and a confidant of City Lord Chen Yuanqi, so he wasn't afraid of offending Grand Commander Chen Yuangu.
Not to mention:
Now that it's Chen Shaojun who specifically Chen Yuangu over for questioning, he has even less reason to hold back.
Shaojun, please wait a moment!
After bowing respectfully, he left the hall with a slight bow to deliver a message to the City Lord's Mansion, instructing them to inform Grand Commander Chen Yuangu.
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Upon witnessing this scene, Chen Yuanhe and the others inside the hall exchanged bewildered glances, their hearts pounding with shock.
They recognized the official; he was a direct descendant of the city lord, a high-ranking official in the Heavenly Impulse Realm, and was known for his great power and prestige.
They had tried to befriend him, but he dismissed them with disdain, since there were far too many people in and around Central Capital who wanted to curry favor with him.
However
At this moment, this man was bowing and scraping before Chen Shaojun, acting like a servant.
This situation gave them a clearer and deeper understanding of Chen Shaojun's power and status.
But just half an hour later:
boom!
A streak of light rushed from the horizon and landed on the ground, revealing the figure of Chen Yuangu, the Grand Commander.
His face was solemn, exuding an imposing aura without anger, and his vast and profound presence revealed his status as a giant of the Zhoutian Realm.
Upon seeing his figure appear, Chen Yuanhe and the others in the hall involuntarily tensed up, their breathing slowing slightly. (Meow Meow said...)
This person is one of the highest-ranking and most powerful individuals in the entire Central Capital; they are usually so close that they can't even meet him.
I have met Shaojun.
Chen Yuangu entered the hall, subtly glanced at the others, and then bowed to Chen Qingyu.
Get up.
Chen Qingyu looked at him and said calmly:
Chen Yuangu, do you know what your fourth son, Chen Zhengxian, has done?
Chen Yuangu took a deep breath and lowered his head, saying:
I dare not deceive you, Shaojun; I only just learned of this matter.
Upon receiving the message from Shaojun, I immediately searched the entire house, inside and out, to see if I had offended any of my fellow clansmen in Taihe Garden.
As he spoke, his face twitched, and his voice grew even lower:
As a result, the rebellious son's actions were discovered!
Only then did I realize that the unfilial son was a tyrannical and bullying man who oppressed his own kind, like a beast!
I have already severely punished that rebellious son according to clan rules, and I hope that Shaojun will calm his anger.
Is that so?
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu stared at him and said:
So, you know nothing about his usual behavior?
Chen Yuangu's heart tightened, and he whispered:
Yes, I am usually too busy with official duties, which has led to my neglect in disciplining him and resulted in this outcome.
Chen Qingyu's eyes flashed, and thoughts raced through his mind.
Chen Yuangu's words were not necessarily a lie. After all, as a powerful being at the Zhoutian Realm, he would not usually pay attention to such trivial matters.
He has many children, and it's normal that some of them are good-for-nothings.
However, just because Chen Qingyu could understand doesn't mean he would forgive him.
After all, Chen Zhengxian was only able to be so arrogant, domineering, and unscrupulous because of his father's power.
If Chen Yuangu had been stricter with his children, would this have happened?
Just what he knew about harmed one of his cousins, causing her disfigurement. And what about the countless families he didn't know about, which were torn apart and destroyed?
You said you've already severely punished him according to clan rules?
Chen Qingyu spoke slowly, his tone indifferent:
Then tell me, how did you severely punish him?
Chen Yuangu took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:
His cultivation was abolished, he was castrated on the spot, his roots of right and wrong were severed, all his status was stripped away, and he was reduced to a mining slave, forced to serve hard labor for life until death!
Upon hearing this statement:
Chen Yuanhe and the others inside the hall immediately changed their expressions.
Even the most indignant and resentful round-faced youth caught his breath and was speechless.
Chen Yuangu's actions were, in a sense, ruthless towards his son.
For Chen Zhengxian, such an end was worse than death.
From a high-ranking nobleman, he instantly became a useless eunuch, castrated into the abyss, never to rise again.
snort!
Chen Qingyu snorted coldly and said indifferently:
He deserved this fate.
However, if a father fails to discipline his son properly, he is also guilty of being so domineering and committing numerous evil deeds.
Chen Yuangu, do you know your crime?!
Upon hearing this, Chen Yuangu broke out in a cold sweat, bowing his head and not daring to argue.
I acknowledge my guilt.
I dare not ask for your forgiveness, Shaojun, and I willingly accept the punishment.
Chen Qingyu glanced at him, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke:
Considering your willingness to turn your own family against you and show no mercy even to your own son, I'll let this be a small punishment as a warning.
You will be fined a hundred years' salary and barred from any opportunity to be promoted to a high-ranking position in Divine Capital capital for a hundred years. You will also be responsible for compensating the families harmed by your son.
Chen Yuangu remained expressionless and respectfully said:
Yes, I will obey the Shaojun's decree.
Chen Qingyu nodded slightly and waved his hand, saying:
Go down and receive your punishment.
yes.
Upon hearing this, Chen Yuangu immediately bowed and left the hall, then hurriedly flew away.
After he left:
call!
Chen Yuanhe and the others in the hall finally breathed a sigh of relief, their expressions much more relaxed.
Although they knew that Chen Yuangu had been summoned to reprimand and interrogate them, they had lived in Central Capital for many years and were extremely nervous in front of this powerful figure.
My great-uncle, several uncles, and two cousins.
Chen Qingyu's gaze swept over them, and he spoke:
Are you satisfied with this outcome?
Upon hearing this, Chen Yuanhe spoke first:
Chen Zhengxian deserved his fate, and his end was so tragic; what more could he possibly want?
yes.
The round-faced youth couldn't help but speak up;
I feel so relieved!
But I really didn't expect that the mighty High Priest would admit defeat and give in so easily.
The others nodded in agreement upon hearing his words, deeply moved.
As the saying goes, even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake.
Chen Yuangu, the Grand Master of Fate, could even be considered the local tyrant of Central Capital, yet he knelt down so readily when he encountered Chen Shaojun.
Unbelievable!
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