Chapter 146 (2/2)

”What? Ling Tian?! Is this news reliable?”

”It is definitely true. This is something which concerns the reputation of the Ling family, how would this subordinate dare to make it up. I hope that the Emperor will make a swift decision. The martial arts of the culprit is extremely deep and profound. If he were to escape, or be let out of the city by Ling Tian, this would definitely become a huge trouble in our Sky Bearing Empire. Previously, he was able to kill more than a hundred guards on the streets in less than 15 minutes. Such a cruel and bloodthirsty murderer can only be compared to that demon from a hundred years ago. If he were to escape, the consequences would definitely be dire.” Yang KongQun looked as though he was extremely concerned about Ling Tian.

Long Xiang was startled in his heart. He was not startled that Yang KongQun compared the murderer to the demon from a hundred years ago. Instead, he was startled about how his dear nephew was just far too good at creating trouble. In these few years, it seemed as though there would be someone telling him about how Ling Tian created trouble every day. Every other day, there would be some young n.o.ble being beaten up by him, especially the few from the Yang family, with every single one of them being beaten up by Ling Tian at least more than 10 times.

With regards to everything that was related to the Yang family, they would always find out that Ling Tian would definitely be involved in the matter. The most infuriating matter was the fact that he would always use his trump card, ”If you are not convinced after the beating, you better be careful of my uncle-in-law!” Once this trump card is showed, who would dare utter a single word of complain? In these few years, Long Xiang felt that it would be a joy if he didn’t hear anything got to do with Ling Tian for at least two to three days. However, Long Xiang was indeed secretly delighted in his heart — this little brat Ling Tian felt that the Emperor was even stronger than his father or grandfather!

However, Ling Tian went too far this time. If Ling Tian were to stir chaos in the matters of the Yang family and create trouble for them, the Emperor would be able to close one eye, or even help Ling Tian in secret. However, why did Ling Tian have to treat a murder suspect as guest? Doesn’t he know that the victim is the son of NanGong LongTian of the Eight Great Families? Isn’t this akin to provoking a beehive?

With a frown, Long Xiang looked at Yang KongQun and said with discontentment, ”Old Sir Yang, it is just a young n.o.ble from the NanGong family that was murdered. Do you expect us to mobilize the Imperial Army just for that? Experts are like clouds in your Yang family with every one of you being deep and unmeasurable. It shouldn’t be a problem for you to capture a mere suspect, right?”

While the Emperor seemed to be voicing his discontent, he was actually questioning Yang KongQun. Especially when he said ‘experts are like clouds in the Yang family with every one of you being deep and unmeasurable’, it was as good as telling Yang KongQun to give him an explanation for those troops.

If Long Xiang could have it his way, he would definitely ask Yang KongQun to present those troops to the empire the moment Yang KongQun explains it. At the very least, he would want to have half of those troops! For a troop of elites to be right under his nose, he just could not be at ease!

Furthermore, Ling Ran’s body had been weak ever since she was pregnant. Ling Tian was Ling Ran’s only nephew and he had just promised Ling Ran that he would take good care of Ling Tian just this morning before being able to coax Ling Ran to sleep. He can’t possibly go back on his word immediately, right?

While Yang KongQun understood what Long Xiang meant by those words, he pretended to not hear a thing and continued, ”The Emperor is right. However, this concerns the Ling mansion and this subordinate has to deal with the matter carefully. If this subordinate brings my men to the Ling mansion and offend Duke Ling, then… this subordinate just won’t be able to shoulder that responsibility.”

”Hehe, while it is true that I am your father-in-law, the other fellow is also your father-in-law. If you as the Emperor does not say anything, what can the both of us do? Don’t tell me we are really going to fight?” While Yang KongQun did not say these out, he was implicitly implying that in his words.

With regards to what Long Xiang asked about his Yang family’s strength, Yang KongQun had just left that out completely.

This old fox!

While Long Xiang was enraged in his heart, he seemed motionless on the surface, ”If that’s the case, we will issue an order. Sir Yang can go to the Ling mansion to apprehend the suspect. However, under no circ.u.mstances are you to alarm the others of the Ling mansion.” After saying that, the corners of his lips raised up slightly as though he was smiling. He was extremely satisfied with the way he handled the matter. His own order? Before it is even pa.s.sed onto Ling Zhan’s ears, it would probably be stopped by Ling Tian already. This is a good opportunity to let both the Yang and Ling family have a good fight. Mmm, the Ling family is strong enough already and there is no need for another expert. Even if Yang KongQun can settle this person, it may not be a bad thing. While the Ling family would lose an expert, the Yang family would definitely suffer a great loss as well. As long as both the families are weakened, I would be the one to benefit from their losses.

After hesitating for a short while, Yang KongQun finally said, ”This subordinate thanks the Emperor.” He wanted to say that a mere order would not be of much use. But if he wanted to ask the Emperor to issue an imperial decree for such a small matter, it wouldn’t seem to be right either and the Emperor would definitely not agree to it. Furthermore, an orally spoken order is something without any evidence. While the Ling family can choose to ignore it, he can also make use of it to his own advantage. No matter what, he had successfully dragged the Ling family into this mess! It is best that he does not nit-pick on the details too much.

As long as he blows the matter up in front of the Ling family, or even kill that green dressed fortune teller, he would be able to give a proper explanation to NanGong TianLong when he arrives. At that time, the Ling family would definitely not swallow that anger and he can watch as both the Ling and NanGong family fight.

As for whether the Emperor gave him an oral order or imperial decree, that was something that Yang KongQun was not really bothered with. Today, he was only here to inform the Emperor about the matter, less this son-in-law of his become distressed when he mobilize his forces and backstab him!

As for what he would do when he reaches the Ling family, all of that would be under his control.

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