Chapter 6: Qin Hongyuan

As one of the three prominent families in such a city, Qin Hongyuan's status is undoubtedly significant

In any case, the law does not hold the masses accountable. Moreover, they indeed want to know why the head of the family made such an incomprehensible decision, one that has even left many feeling disheartened.

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Amidst a chorus of gasps, the sharp knife in Qin Yong's hand barely halted three centimeters from Qin Li's shoulder. Qin Li's pupils slightly contracted before returning to normal. No one noticed Qin Li's gesture at that moment. Even if Qin Yong did not withdraw the knife, Qin Li was confident that at the instant the knife descended upon him, he could strike down Qin Yong in one swift motion

Qin Hongyuan glanced at Qin Feng but did not respond to him. Instead, he looked at Qin Hanyue, who was standing there without even glancing at him, and softly said: "Xiao Yue'er, are you still hating me?"

Is it Qin Li? You are quite good

The old man approached with a grim expression, striding purposefully towards this direction. Behind him, Qin Feng and the others exchanged glances and followed slowly behind.

At that time, it was no longer possible for him to withdraw directly; otherwise, he would be finished in the Qin family. Therefore, at this moment, Qin Yong could not help but feel relieved in his heart: fortunately... he had not done anything wrong

At this moment, those who were surrounding m.hetushu.com suddenly realized that the head of the family was actually unaware of why they had come here. One by one, they fell silent, their faces turning pale as they knelt on the ground. The Qin family had strict rules, and their behavior today could easily warrant expulsion from the family.

Qin Li could see the old man over there; how could Qin Yong possibly not see him? The moment those few people appeared in that location, Qin Yong had already noticed them, and his heart tightened.

However, the head of the Qin family clearly had no interest in engaging with them. A middle-aged man, resembling a steward, who walked behind the elder, frowned and waved his hand, causing the crowd of onlookers to scatter like birds and beasts. Although they were all curious about why the family head had come here, at that moment, they all wished they had never set foot in this place.

Today, the head of the family, Qin Hongyuan, unexpectedly returned Zichenyuan to Qin Hanyue. This news spread throughout the entire Qin family in less than an hour

I knew all along that you have never forgiven your father

Especially the several daughters-in-law from the Qin family, over the years, have often reminisced about that exquisite and magnificent garden. After several requests, none were able to obtain it, and eventually, they gradually let go of this thought, after all, it remains unoccupied.

At this thought, Qin Yong suddenly felt that his entire back was soaked. As a gentle breeze blew, the chilling sensation made him involuntarily shiver slightly. Qin Yong turned around, his face already displaying a look of deep trepidation, and bent down: "Qin Yong... has met the head of the family!"

Zichenyuan was precisely the place where she resided before her marriage. For thirteen years, many people from the Qin family have had their eyes on it, yet until now, it remains unoccupied.

Never underestimate the small figures; being able to navigate smoothly within a large family is already remarkable! Perhaps they do not possess the broad vision of great individuals or the magnanimity of those in power, but they are never lacking in cleverness and wisdom.

"You are very clever," said Qin Hongyuan, "but you are still not wise enough! Well, considering the loyalty of your family over three generations to the Qin family..."

At this moment, Qin Yong suddenly raised his head, tears streaming down his face, and choked out: "Qin Yong... thank you, Master, for your mercy in not killing me"

Qin Yong felt a surge of joy in his heart, thinking that the master indeed still cherished old feelings. However, what followed in Qin Hongyuan's words plunged Qin Yong into an icy abyss, nearly causing him to faint

Qin Hongyuan's voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable authority. After speaking, he turned to the middle-aged man who resembled a steward and said: "Go to the accounts office and pay him two thousand taels of silver. Rewards and punishments must be clear; this is the key to my Qin family's establishment in Huangsha Town for over three hundred years"

Even Qin Hanyue and her son Qin Li were left in a state of confusion. At the moment Qin Hongyuan turned around, two lines of clear tears finally slid down her cheeks.

After the old man finished speaking, he paid no attention to the crowd behind him who were left dumbfounded, and turned to leave. However, in the moment he turned, his gaze towards Qin Li softened a bit.

"Grandfather..." The handsome young man beside Qin Hongyuan, seemingly unable to tolerate the situation, furrowed his brows and said: "What did Qin Yong do wrong? Is it right for Qin Li to kill, and to kill correctly? What kind of justice is this?"

Qin Hongyuan's expression was somewhat desolate, and with a lack of enthusiasm, he waved his hand and said: "Alright, everyone disperse. Qin Ze, go have someone tidy up Zichenyuan and let that mother and son move over there to live."

But now they can no longer hold back and have decided that they must confront the old master for an explanation. The rules of the Qin family are strict, but precisely because of this, even the head of the family should not act arbitrarily. What kind of matter is it to give away the property that rightfully belongs to the Qin family to someone who brings shame upon them

It is unclear who conveyed this matter to several elders of the Qin family, who have already entered their advanced years. Those elders, leaning on their canes and trembling, marched angrily towards Qin Hongyuan's residence, cursing the decline of morals and customs.

However, Qin Yong had a fine layer of sweat on his forehead, and his gaze flickered as he looked at Qin Li. The shock that Qin Li brought him today was overwhelming, to the point that he could not comprehend this young man at all

Huangsha City is located in the southern part of the Qinglong Kingdom. It is one of the largest cities in the Qinglong Kingdom and also the wealthiest area in the southern part of the kingdom

Qin Hongyuan glanced at Qin Yong, who was bending over and did not dare to look up, and said in a calm tone: "Qin Yong, if I remember correctly, your family has been servants of the Qin family for three generations. You are over forty years old this year, aren't you?"

Hearing the voice of Little Yue'er, Qin Hanyue's eyes suddenly turned red, yet she held back, not allowing the tears to fall. Pressing her lips together, she said coldly: "Little Yue'er has been dead for thirteen years."

Although he could not understand why the old man suddenly appeared here, this did not prevent him from associating certain thoughts, and he could not help but feel a stir in his heart; after all, they were connected by blood.

That old man is none other than Qin Hongyuan, the head of the Qin family! He is also the father of Qin Hanyue and the maternal grandfather of Qin Li

Everyone was stunned by this news, unable to comprehend what had gone wrong with the old man. Not only did he turn a blind eye to the misdeeds of that little wild child, Qin Li, but he also proclaimed that rewards and punishments were clear-cut, while expelling Qin Yong, who had done nothing wrong, from the Qin family. Most importantly, he even returned the best courtyard of the Qin family to Qin Hanyue and her son.

Without exaggeration, when the old master of the Qin family stamps his foot, the entire Huangsha City trembles

The middle-aged man responded with an acknowledgment, but in his heart, he understood that the old gentleman's words were directed at the third young master beside him

What qualifications does that shameless woman and her illegitimate son have to live there

Qin Yong's body trembled violently. Although Qin Hongyuan's tone sounded gentle and calm, he still detected the head of the family’s dissatisfaction. Qin Yong knelt down with a thud, his body shaking as he replied: "Returning to the head of the family, Qin Yong is forty-four years old this year"

The several legitimate daughters-in-law of the Qin family followed behind a few elders, and further back were some higher-ranking collateral branches and managers

Whether it is Qin Feng or Qin Yong kneeling on the ground, almost everyone stood there in a daze, as if turned to stone

Qin Hongyuan waved his hand and sighed: "You may go!"