Chapter 701 - The Princess’s Visit at Night (1/2)

Lin Mengya didn’t expect that the news her father brought would make the extermination of the Shen Family even more complicated and confusing.

By now, her father had verified that all 15 members of the Shen Family were killed by the Shangguan Family’s unique skill. In this light, even if Shangguan Lei was not the culprit, the culprit must be someone from the Shangguan Family.

It was a pity that Lord Shen was dead and the Magistrate had prevented the news from being spread in time.

For the time being, they could only count on the Emperor to uphold justice for Lord Shen’s family.

But now in order to keep the Shangguan Family under control for the time being, the Emperor was more likely to minimize the significance of this case and smooth things over.

“In this case, perhaps what happened to Uncle Shen’s family is not as simple as it seems. We should be careful in secret. Father, don’t worry. I have sent more people out. No matter what action the government takes, we will be aware of it immediately,” Lin Mengya comforted her father while thinking about her plan.

Shangguan Lei indeed exterminated the Shen Family ruthlessly, but it would lead to a lot of trouble.

She believed that they would definitely take actions to temporarily counteract the impact of this matter, and she should seize this chance to push Shangguan Lei into a tight corner!

“I, Lin Muzhi, will definitely bring down the Shangguan Family!” Her father said through clenched teeth with hatred in his eyes.

The Shangguan Family first murdered the woman he loved and plotted against his only daughter later. Now, in order to warn his colleagues on good terms with him, they did such a ruthless thing.

He swore that he would personally eradicate them in his lifetime!

“Rest assured, Father. I will help you do that,” Lin Mengya said with a cold face.

Speaking of this, there was indeed a blood feud between the Shangguan Family and her family.

She, Lin Mengya, would never forget this deep-seated hatred!

In the dark, Lin Mengya and her father showed undisguised hatred without scruple.

At the same time, it was not peaceful in the Shangguan’s Mansion either.

Compared with the tranquil and tasteful Marquis Zhennan’s Mansion, the Shangguan’s Mansion, which was the Empress’s parents’ home with plenty of members holding important positions, was obviously more magnificent.

In the dark, the solemn mansion composed of three regular and spacious courtyards was still brightly lit. Although it was located outside the imperial area, where rich families gathered, it still looked extraordinary and giant against the princes’ mansions.

However, the extremely wealthy Shangguan Family was enveloped by a depressing atmosphere.

All the servants and attendants in the courtyard bowed their heads respectfully and silently knelt on the ground as soon as they saw the figure under a pure black cloak, and some timid people among them had begun to shiver, as all of them knew that whenever this fiend was in a bad mood, this place would become her hunting ground and no one would be able to escape from her clutches.

Today, this fiend seemed to be in a bad mood. Therefore, they were wondering who among them would be the target of this big shot today.

They knelt there, trembling with fear, afraid that misfortune would befall them.

But the figure passed by them in a hurry, directly ignoring these worthless trash.

She pushed open the door of the conference hall of the Shangguan’s Mansion with her white and slender hands.

All those gathering inside turned around and looked at the girl standing at the door with a frosty face.

“You’re trying to court death!” She said in a cold and angry tone.

Those sitting in the hall were all the core members of the Shangguan Family.

In the seat of honor, there sat a white-haired old man, who was dressed in pale blue clothes with firm and hale facial features.

Despite his wrinkly face, he still gave the impression that he couldn’t be underestimated.

He was Shangguan Lei, the real power holder of the Shangguan Family. Although he had been over seventy years old, he was still solid and hale.

Under his guidance, the Shangguan Family rose steadily and eventually became a notable and powerful family.

As soon as they heard the girl’s censure, their face changed instantly.

However, Shangguan Lei, who was sitting in the seat of honor, only shot an indifferent glance at the girl and then calmed down.

“Cousin Mengru, what are you talking about? Is there any misunderstanding?” In the hall, a handsome young man, who was standing in a noticeable position, came up to her and said to her with a flattering and gentle smile.

The young man, who was tall with a fair and clear complexion, had always enjoyed great popularity among the girls of the Shangguan Family, but he was quite arrogant and had never taken anyone seriously.

It was rare for him to please a girl in this way.

“Shangguan Lin, get out of my way! Throw off your hypocritical mask. I’m a princess! Who do you think you are? Don’t think you can claim to be my cousin in my grandparents’ home!” Unexpectedly, the girl said, showing no respect for him.

The young man named Shangguan Lin froze instantly.

After a slight change in expression, he stepped back indignantly under the gazes of the others, who were gloating over his embarrassment.