Chapter 330 - Chapter 330: 323 has secured a place in the Black Tiger Gang_1 (2/2)

Elder Wen rendered his judgement on the trial.

“Indeed, the He Family truly deserves contempt. The title of a first-class noble is not an empty honor but represents status and authority. Today, the He Family dared to ignore Qin Niu, a newly conferred first-class noble, and in the future, they might dare to disregard us, the established first-class nobles. Qin Niu’s successful counter-slaughter of the He Family serves as a stern warning to other local families, making clear who truly commands the heavens.”

Gongsun Jin seemed to be particularly friendly towards Qin Niu.

He kept finding ways to extricate Qin Niu from blame.

“Since the opinions of the two gentlemen are in agreement, Lu does not have any objections. Our trial is concluded, and we can now post notices everywhere, declaring the He Family’s crimes and deterring the local families. At present, our Black Tiger Gang is at war with two other major gangs, and this cleansing of social order is indeed a good thing.”

Seeing that there was nothing he could do about Qin Niu, the City Commandant simply decided to go with the flow and do Qin Niu a favor.

As a result, the joint trial by the three departments not only failed to do anything to Qin Niu but instead turned into a court session that acquitted him of his charges.

If the departed souls of the He Family had spirits in heaven, they would likely be angered back to life.

“Thank you, esteemed lords, for your discerning eyes which cleared my name. If there is nothing else, this junior will take his leave.”

In terms of status, Qin Niu was on par with the three of them.

He was now a top noble of the Black Tiger Gang.

After offering thanks with clasped hands, he walked out of the public hall.

Looking up at the stars in the sky, he could truly feel that he had grown from a ‘small sapling’ in this world into a tree capable of withstanding ordinary storms.

After this battle, within the territory of the Black Tiger Gang, he had genuinely secured a place for himself.

“Master Qin, congratulations on your successful acquittal.”

Tang Yan, however, was anxiously waiting outside with his people.

He was very aware that Qin Niu was now powerful enough to annihilate the entire He Family by himself and had been appointed a first-class noble. If he survived this ordeal, Qin Niu would become a towering tree for the Tang Family.

As the saying goes, it’s good to seek shade under a big tree.

Although the Tang Family was showing signs of initial prosperity, they were still far from becoming a powerful local clan.

They were leagues behind the Yan, He, and Pang Families.

But if Tang Caixian married Qin Niu, even if only as a concubine, the Tang Family’s status would immediately change.

Tang Yan, who campaigned in the city, knew the importance of having a powerful family behind him.

With Qin Niu’s help, he believed that it wouldn’t be long before he could rapidly rise through the ranks.

The Tang Family would also become one of the powerful local clans.

Capable of holding their own against the Yan and Pang Families.

This reliance was intangible, just like Wang Haikun could be a bully in Shuangfeng Village, oppressing the villagers because he relied on his brother, Wang Yue’s influence.

But the Tang Family’s reliance on Qin Niu was a thousand times, even a million times stronger than Wang Yue.

“We are all family here; there’s no need for formalities. If there’s ever anything you need in the future, feel free to come to me. Now, I must visit your home for tea.”

Having successfully turned the tide in his favor, Qin Niu was in an excellent mood.

He took the initiative to go to Tang Yan’s home for tea.

This essentially announced to everyone his very close relationship with Tang Yan.

“Haha, Master Qin, your consideration is thorough, please!”

Tang Yan, having navigated the official circles for many years, was a cunning one.

He immediately grasped Qin Niu’s intentions.

He happily led Qin Niu towards his home.

Although it was not yet dawn, a case that alarmed the joint trial shuttles would have undoubtedly attracted quiet attention from many in the city.

The news would spread quickly, and everyone would know of Qin Niu’s relationship with Tang Yan.

After staying at Tang Yan’s home for nearly an hour, the sky had already brightened.

The two of them had their first in-depth discussion.

Because of the connection through Tang Caixian, neither regarded the other as an outsider.

Tang Yan shared some of his challenges and aspirations. Qin Niu told Tang Yan that when dealing with others in the future, he could use his name as a stepping stone.