21 Chapter 21 (1/2)

Someone else that was having trouble sleeping was Xiao Yunfeng, and the five elders gathered in the Family's great hall. Xiao Yi was still recovering, but he made his position clear, Shen Yue must die!

Of course, they would never try to act on Xiao Yi's orders to kill Shen Yue, their Family was already crippled in power. Tonight's business was to determine the future of their Family.

Xiao Yunfeng had received his daughter's letter. He had been livid at Xiao Yi's behaviour, not only did he shame Xiao Ning'er by implying she was cheating on Shen Fei, he even threatened and disrespected the Nemesis Family! To the patriarch's face! In his own home! It was lucky he was not killed.

Then just as he was urging the Family to punish the Xiao Yi and apologise to Shen Yue, news had come of the scandal and war declaration towards the Snow Wind and Heavenly Marks Families. His Family was also mentioned, but they had already got that message when the group of their members came back crippled!

Ning'er had painted a clear message for her father, get the Family to apologise or abandon it at all cost! He had known Ning'er had hated the fact the Family had bargained her off to the Sacred Family and ever since she was told, she had withdrawn and become cold.

Being her father, this had hurt him deeply, but there was nothing he could do. Now that he was told he could restart the family under Shen Yue and regain most of the property they had lost rekindled his hope for him and his daughter. Ning'er also mentioned that Shen Yue had a strong backer and even ten Sacred Families would not phase him.

This was all he needed to hear, and even with the City Lord as an enemy, he would trust his daughter's judgement. This meeting was to see where the elders sat on the situation and whether or not he would leave the Family.

Just as they were about to begin the meeting, Xiao Yi was wheeled in the door by Shen Fei. Some of the elders immediately adopted frowns, it was clear to see that Xiao Yi was in the Sacred Family's pocket with this move.

”Xiao Yi, this is a Family meeting. Why is an outsider here?” Xiao Yunfeng made his position clear.

”What outsider? This is your soon to be son in law!” The scheming elder replied.

”I was going to bring this up tonight in the meeting, but seeing as you are in a rush to sell our Family, I will let you know now. Whatever is decided tonight one thing will be clear. Ning'er will not be marring this piece of trash!” Xiao Yunfeng said with disdain, he had been watching this brat closely after the engagement and was horrified with the thought of his daughter being sacrificed to him.

”Impossible! How dare you insult young master Shen! It is clear you are unfit to rule this Family!” This was what Xiao Yi wanted.

This was the main reason why he invited Shen Fei to the Family meeting tonight. With the blatant intimidation using the Sacred Family through Shen Fei, the unsettled patriarch would make mistakes. Xiao Yi would then capitalise on them and fight for control of the Family. It was a pity he could barely move, or he would be celebrating with how well the plan was going.

”Oh, you still want a marriage between our Family and the Sacred Family? Then marry him yourself! You already seem close enough to share a bed!” Xiao Yunfeng was empowered by his knowledge of Shen Yue's strength. It was as if a mountain had been lifted from his shoulders and he was even enjoying himself!

Xiao Yi, on the other hand, was baffled by the patriarch uncouth behaviour. Looking around at the elders and seeing them in similar states of bewilderment, he made his play for the throne.

”I think your time as the patriarch of the Winged Dragon Family has come to an end, I call for a vote of no confidence!”

Within ten minutes Xiao Yunfeng was outed, with only one of his cousins voting against. It was clear to see that ever since the Sacred Family pressured them into selling their property, that Xiao Yi had been whispering in their ears. What a coincidence he should have Shen Fei behind him when he took over as the new patriarch.

”The Family has spoken, Xiao Ning'er shall be given to Shen Fei as a concubine, and we will be joining the City Lord in his fight against Shen Yue.” Xiao Yi was quick to promise Shen Fei Xiao Ning'er, he really had an unhealthy obsession with her.