Chapter 19 (2/2)

But now he had other matters to deal with and he could only give the order to open the door.

“The five family clans are one in the Clear Jade Dynasty. His Majesty decrees that the Ren, Gao, Fang and Wen family heads are invited to discuss about the country’s matters. Open the door and let the music begin.” The Eunuch’s distinct voice rang in the air as the palace gate was opened and the orchestra started playing, thus signifying the start of the thousand-year-old tradition of the Clear Jade Dynasty’s imperial feast.

“Wait… you’re not of age yet… the imperial feast concerns the family clan’s interest and you must be accompanied by the Elders Council…” Ren Junyang saw that Ren Jie was getting on the spiritual beast carriage and immediately shouted.

Go back? If they went back like that it would be embarrassment like no other. Right, they were members of the Elders Council and were the ones who had the authority to make decisions in the Ren family.

Ren Hanlin and Ren Wenxu immediately nodded their heads when they heard this. Even the family head’s allowance was controlled by them, what could he do?

“I’m only bringing Tie Ta as a personal guard and a food connoisseur in today. As for the other matters, I have no interest. If you wish to discuss important things with His Majesty, then go and find him yourself. Uncle, let’s go.” After calling Gao Ren and Tie Ta onto the carriage, Ren Jie immediately gave the order to go.

“You…” Ren Hanlin raised his hand, wanting to stop Ren Jie, but he was too late and could only stare as Ren Jie left.

This thousand-year-old tradition had an incredibly important significance, and the first time they were able to attend it over a year ago, the three old fellows Ren Junyang, Ren Hanlin and Ren Wenxu were still excited over it for a few days. They felt incredibly honored to be able to attend it and they were able to secure many benefits for themselves just through the discussions. Hence, many of their direct descendants were able to secure positions that allowed them to rise in status within the family clan.

This imperial feast was the highlight of the whole year and they had made ample preparations for it. They were hopeful about it but yet, all they could do was watch Ren Jie’s carriage enter the palace as they stood at the gate…

While they rushed over in grandeur, the security was tight about entering the palace. Only those sitting within the family head’s spiritual beast carriage could enter, nobody else was allowed in. On this day, the Emperor did not care about other matters. Hence, anyone who tried to barge in would be killed.

So, if Ren Jie did not allow them on the spiritual beast carriage, there was no way they could enter.

Ren Junyang was so angry that his chest rose and fell repeatedly. He had yet to settle scores with Ren Jie over what happened just now, how dare he leave him outside. He’s going to be the death of me…

Ren Hanlin and Ren Wenxu also felt their face heat up as they longed for a place to hide.

But no matter how they huffed in anger or glared, there was no way they could get in.

“Zihao, get on.” The Wen family head’s spiritual beast carriage passed by then, pulled by a level-4 mid-stage Rainbow Deer. He called Wen Zihao as he passed by as though he was not aware of what had just happened and entered the palace straightaway.

The Fang family head Fang Tianen’s spiritual beast carriage was pulled by a huge wolf, said to be born from two level-7 late-stage demon wolves. Even though it dropped to level-6 when it grew up, it was still said to be a late-stage level-6. That was almost at a level of completing the True Qi Realm! Fang Tianen’s carriage also entered straightaway. As they looked at Ren Jie’s carriage, the Wen family head, Wen Yong’s, and the Fang family head, Fang Tianen’s carriages enter the palace, the three of them felt unbearably upset.

They were boiling in anger, distress, and embarrassment!

“Nonsense… utter nonsense. We must call for a meeting with the Elders immediately…” Ren Wenxu was so angry that he was on the verge of shouting.

“Stop it. We have brought the family head here and now we shall head back. Anything else can be said at the family house. Let’s go!” Wasn’t it embarrassing enough? Looking at Fang Yan, the Second Prince and the guards looking over, Ren Junyang shouted angrily. He could not stay here any longer and left for the family house with Ren Hanlin and Ren Wenxu.

Looking at the three angry Elders leave, the Second Prince, who was initially angry, and Fang Yan, who had been silently pondering at the side, were all confused for a moment. If this Ren Jie was indeed smart, why would he make enemies on the outside and with his own people as well? It would make it hard for him to achieve anything. Seems like he is truly crazy, we will have more exciting news from now on.

Meanwhile, Tong Qiang raised his hand and the personal guards immediately stood in formation to wait for Ren Jie to emerge from the palace.

“This Ren Jie… Peng-er, don’t worry, I will definitely seek justice for you. Men, send the young master back to the family house…” Gao Zhanyuan looked at the usually suave and calm Gao Peng. who was now covered in blood and spitting out more, and felt his heart ache as tears threatened to fall.

“I’m fine. I’ll definitely return this to him, ten times over, a hundred times over. I won’t let him have an easy death, he’ll be praying for death when that time comes.” The hatred in Gao Peng’s eyes was fierce. Hatred, nobody felt more hatred than he did in that moment.