All eyes were on Yang Hongye, and Yang Hongye waited with strange expressions for her to tell the story.
The Fang Household patriarch stared at Yang Hongye with a gloomy expression, constantly giving the Fang Household members subtle signals. Gradually, some people wanted to leave the crowd, but they heard the city lord of Hanwu City snort heavily, which frightened them into silence, and they dared not move an inch.
A flash of anger crossed Yang Hongye's eyes as she pointed at the Fang Household patriarch and said, "It's him!"
Everyone's expression changed, and most of them showed a look of horror. Clearly, what Yang Hongye was about to say concerned the Fang Household. Only then did everyone realize why Yang Zhen had come to Hanwu City and caused trouble at the Fang Household family's residence, not only demolishing their reception room but also bombarding their patriarch.
Looking back now, there must have been a reason for this. However, everyone present was somewhat shocked. If Yang Hongye revealed something that concerned the Fang Household's vital interests, would the City Lord's Mansion completely break ties with the Fang Household because of Yang Zhen?
What exactly is it about Yang Zhen that would make the City Lord's Mansion do something so astonishingly absurd?
For a moment, everyone looked at Yang Hongye with surprise and doubt, including everyone in the Fang Household.
The Fang Household patriarch's expression was gloomy. He looked at Yang Hongye and a mocking smile appeared on his lips. Clearly, this old man was fearless and did not even stop Yang Hongye from continuing.
In other words, the Fang Household patriarch did not believe that the City Lord's Mansion would completely break ties with the Fang Household for Yang Zhen's sake. Therefore, whether Yang Hongye spoke or not would have no impact. At most, the Fang Household would deal with the reputation issue, which would be a piece of cake for a prestigious Aristocratic Clan like the Fang Household.
Before Yang Hongye could continue speaking, Aunt Lian suddenly pulled Yang Hongye aside and shook her head sadly.
Yang Hongye was startled and looked at Aunt Lian suspiciously. When she saw the sad expression on Aunt Lian's face, she staggered and turned pale, and immediately understood.
Although Aunt Lian didn't say a word, her expression made it clear that at this point, whether Yang Hongye spoke or not, it wouldn't shake the Fang Household's foundation.
Thinking of this, Yang Hongye's eyes immediately turned red. She stared intently at the fearless Fang Household patriarch, biting her lip so hard that it bled, and blood flowed down her white teeth.
Seeing this, the Fang Household patriarch laughed heartily, looking at Yang Hongye with a playful expression, and said, "Little girl of the Yang Household, tell me, what have I done?"
Yang Hongye was filled with grief and indignation. At this time, none of the heads of the Yang Household were present. What could she, a woman, possibly do to change anything?
In an instant, everyone noticed the humiliation, grief, and helplessness in Yang Hongye's eyes, and they all shook their heads and sighed.
Yang Hongye smiled sadly and turned to look at Yang Zhen. At this moment, her only reliance was Yang Zhen, whom she had only met once!
However, when Yang Hongye saw the nonchalant expression on Yang Zhen's face, she was immediately shocked, and a glimmer of hope appeared in her eyes, which she forcibly suppressed.
Seeing this, everyone sighed. Clearly, Yang Hongye had given up even her last hope. Under such circumstances, even the city lord of Hanwu City and the patriarch of the Han Household shook their heads.
Even Yang Hongye wasn't going to tell the truth anymore, so who else present could help her?
At this moment, Yang Zhen suddenly walked up to Yang Hongye, smiled, and said, "Tell me, your cousin will back you up!"
Although Yang Zhen spoke casually, his words caused a sensation. Everyone looked at Yang Zhen with suspicion and uncertainty. The Fang Household patriarch's expression immediately darkened, and he stared intently at Yang Zhen with a strong murderous intent in his eyes. He clearly had the intention to kill Yang Zhen!
Almost everyone present felt the intense murderous intent intent emanating from him, and they all gasped, their gazes towards Yang Zhen flickering uncertainly.
Just as everyone was waiting for Yang Zhen's reaction, Yang Zhen suddenly turned his head, winked at the Fang Household patriarch, and acted extremely smug, as if he didn't take the Fang Household patriarch seriously at all and didn't even acknowledge him.
"You..." The Fang Household patriarch was furious, his body rippled with energy, and his hand pointing at Yang Zhen trembled repeatedly.
Yang Hongye stared blankly at Yang Zhen, tears streaming down her face. She took a deep breath, pointed at the Fang Household patriarch, and said, "It was him who almost wiped out the Yang Household!"
What?
Upon hearing this, the entire street erupted in excitement, staring in disbelief at Yang Hongye and the Fang Household patriarch.
The Fang Household patriarch scoffed, his disdain growing even stronger.
With a sorrowful expression, Yang Hongye continued, "It was the Fang Household who used despicable means to lure the Yang Household to the Great Jiang Kingdom for a pilgrimage, only to ambush them en route. Nearly half of my Yang Household, including my father, were killed by the Fang Household."
Everyone looked at Yang Hongye with surprise and doubt, then suddenly realized what was going on.
"No wonder the Yang Household family hasn't returned from their pilgrimage to the mountain; they were all killed by the Fang Household using despicable means?"
" The Yang Household's visit to the mountain temple was already shrouded in suspicion, but I never expected such a conspiracy to be involved. Is the Fang Household truly so despicable and shameless?"
"This... the Fang Household has some impressive methods. Most of the Yang Household members are dead, yet the Yang Household in Hanwu City hasn't reacted at all. They've clearly done a great job keeping it a secret, and it's obvious they planned this all along."
The crowd murmured amongst themselves, all looking at the Fang Household patriarch with suspicion and uncertainty. Even the city lord of Hanwu City and the Han Household patriarch were shocked, looking at the Fang Household family members in disbelief, their expressions gradually darkening.
The Fang Household patriarch laughed heartily, looking at Yang Hongye and scoffing, "Little girl of the Yang Household, I never intended to hide this matter. Throughout history, countless noble Aristocratic Clan have torn each other apart over interests. Now, your Yang Household is no match for my Fang Household. Even if you say it in public today, what can you do to me?"
Yang Hongye bit her lip, staring intently at the Fang Household patriarch, and said in a sharp voice, "What Heavenly Dao Samsara. Everything you've done will eventually be punished."
The Fang Household patriarch laughed heartily, about to speak, when Yang Zhen suddenly turned to look at the city lord of Hanwu City, not giving Fang Household patriarch a chance to speak, and said leisurely, "City Lord, originally I wasn't planning to get involved in this kind of thing, but since I'm Yang Hongye's cousin, I don't like the Fang Household. Will you take care of them, or will I cripple them?"
Before the Hanwu City Lord, whose expression was changing rapidly, could speak, Yang Zhen continued, "If this Sage of Saunter is not mistaken, the City Lord is being so attentive, surely there is something this Sage of Saunter needs my help with. Did the little girl say it, or did that Shameless Cat say it?"
Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked and looked at the Hanwu City Lord in disbelief.
How could the Hanwu City need Yang Zhen's help?
Everyone was especially surprised to see the Hanwu City Lord's embarrassed expression after hearing these words. So, what Yang Zhen said was actually true?
The Fang Household patriarch's expression also changed. He looked at Yang Zhen with surprise and uncertainty, and gradually revealed a look of horror. It seemed that he had only just realized that both the Hanwu City Lord's Mansion and Yang Zhen seemed capable of crippling the Fang Household.
The Hanwu City Lord sighed, then smiled and said, "If young friend Yang were to make a move, what would happen to the Fang Household?"
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes fell on Yang Zhen Yang Zhen, waiting for him to speak. The Fang Household, in particular, looked on with surprise and suspicion, their expressions revealing intense hatred and killing intent.
Yang Hongye stared blankly at Yang Zhen, her hands unconsciously twisting together, clearly indicating that her inner state was not as calm as it appeared.
The entire street was silent until Yang Zhen's voice slowly approached, casual yet chilling.
"Petty thievery and petty theft will naturally lead to chaos and disorder!"