I Truly Am The Villian

Xu Zimei wasn't anxious, despite Jiang Shoutian's constant denials.

He just quietly watched the other party.

Until Jiang Shoutian gradually calmed down.

He looked at Xu Zimei and asked, "Do you have any evidence?"

"Father, do you hope I have evidence or not?" Xu Zimei countered.

Jiang Shoutian was stunned for a moment.

Naturally, he didn't want there to be any evidence.

Because if that were the case, regardless of which son it is, I wouldn't be able to accept it.

So, he stayed silent for a while.

Originally, he had plenty to ask Xu Zimei.

He even harbored some resentment towards this eldest son.

But now, he couldn't bring himself to ask.

Because Xu Zimei's reasoning was very sound.

If he presents the evidence, this matter will be difficult to resolve.

After all, no matter how he chooses, he will inevitably offend one side.

So the best way to handle it is for Xu Zimei not to produce any evidence, and he will pretend this matter never happened.

"Rui'er, you're blood brothers. I think nothing in this world is more important than true blood relations," Jiang Shoutian said.

Xu Zimei just smiled without responding.

Blood brothers?

Even familial ties need to be accounted for.

In ancient times, princes would fight to the point of bloodshed for the position of heir.

And now, the position of Young Clan Leader of the Xuntian Clan is equally enticing.

Few can resist such allure!

If Xu Zimei were Jiang Shoutian, the best approach would be to decisively determine the successor and let others abandon their hopes.

Besides, if the others are unwilling to reconcile.

Just exile them further away.

Like how princes were granted fiefs in ancient times.

Adult princes all had to leave the Imperial City.

After all, king against king, someone has to get hurt.

"Father, in my opinion, Second Brother and Third Brother over there should be warned, can't pretend nothing happened."

Jiang Shidai commented from the side.

"If there's no restraint, it will only get worse."

Jiang Shoutian nodded, evidently agreeing with this.

But the matter can't be openly discussed, only subtly warned.

Moreover, tomorrow is the Old Lady's birthday banquet, Jiang Shoutian didn't want to stir up trouble at this juncture.

Actually, this matter was not that complicated initially.

Jiang Rui, the eldest son, lacked capabilities, so a bit of grievance would be fine, Jiang Shoutian didn't care.

But suddenly there was a major change, he now has to consider Jiang Rui's stance.

Thus, he was quite bothered at this moment.

If the children are too lacking, it's bad, if they're too strong, also bad.

Jiang Shoutian waved his hand.

Speaking to Jiang Shidai and Xu Zimei.

"You both leave first, tomorrow is the Old Lady's birthday banquet, I don't want any mistakes."

"Rui'er, perform well."

"As long as you marry the Saintess from the Zhou Di Clan, the position of Young Clan Leader can't be challenged."

Upon mentioning the Saintess from the Zhou Di Clan, Xu Zimei remembered her name seemed to be Shen Baizhi.

Her personality is quite peculiar.

Xu Zimei didn't really care.

Even though he said tomorrow they, as the direct lineage, could go to the back mountain.

But Xu Zimei still wanted to be fully prepared.

Xu Zimei always felt, this time, the matter wasn't straightforward.

First, his purpose of coming here, what Xuntian Clan was doing collecting so many Innate Beads.

Secondly, the Old Lady is of the Heaven and Earth Clan.

Her birthday banquet should rightly be held on the Immortal Star.

Why come to the Xuntian Clan.

According to previous claim, the Xuntian Clan is just a branch of the Heaven and Earth Clan, can't be considered upper echelon over there.

It's a big suspicion.

The only explanation is there's something within the Xuntian Clan attracting the Old Lady.

Whether it relates to those Innate Beads is unknown.

...…

After leaving the courtyard where Jiang Shoutian resided.

Xu Zimei and Jiang Shidai walked together.

Jiang Shidai was wearing a black gown, clearly showing her elegance.

Especially the faint pressure emanating from her.

Only to see Jiang Shidai actively said.

"Brother, it's been a long time since we met."

"To be honest, seeing you this time, feels like you've become a different person."

Xu Zimei was unafraid of the other suspecting anything.

Frankly, this sister spent all year-round in the Ancient Academy, they hardly see each other.

Can say they truly don't understand each other.

So Xu Zimei said, "People always change, but I am forever your brother."

Jiang Shidai nodded slightly.

Suggested, "Honestly brother, with your strong power, the Clan Leader position must be yours, at least for now, I support you."

After chatting with Jiang Shidai, Xu Zimei also returned to his own courtyard.

Soon, Old Zhang and Black Mountain Old Demon also returned.

Previously these two were constantly gathering news in Xuntian Mansion.

Whether useful or not, their goal was small, not easily suspected by anyone.

This time returning, they brought Xu Zimei some fresh news

"Sir, we found out that Xuntian Mansion frequently trades in human trafficking in the black market recently."

"Human trafficking?" Xu Zimei furrowed his brow.

"What's peculiar about this?"

"Generally speaking, small-scale human trafficking isn't problematic, many large families do this.

But based on our information, Xuntian Clan is purchasing humans on a large scale recently.

Around tens of thousands," Black Mountain Old Demon quickly said.

"Furthermore, no one knows where these people go after being bought."

"Later, according to our investigation these two days, these people should all be transported to the back mountain."

"Exactly, I suspect Xuntian Clan is certainly conducting experiments, otherwise why need so many people," Old Zhang followed up.

Everything seems to point to the back mountain.

Xu Zimei also felt something amiss.

He quietly kept all this information in mind.

Time passed quickly.

Next morning, the Old Lady's birthday banquet.

That day at around five in the morning, Xu Zimei was summoned.

As direct lineage members, they had to greet the Old Lady immediately.

So no negligence was allowed, got up early.

After Xu Zimei stepped out of his courtyard, he saw the entire Xuntian Mansion, or rather all of Sky View Corner, was decorated heavily.

A large red carpet, from the start was laid across one end of Sky View Corner, along the street, spanning to the other end.

The trees around were festooned with lanterns and adornments.

On the street, everyone whether they are of Xuntian Clan or passerby must wear new clothes.

Some people with poor appearance were even banned from the street.

That's how stringent it was.

Inside the Xuntian Mansion, even a single tree or flower was carefully trimmed.

This meticulous attention to detail, even Xu Zimei found incredibly majestic.

And this time, it wasn't Jiang Shoutian welcoming the Old Lady.

But an old man in a red robe.

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