Chapter 36: The Overbearing Aura of Old Man Chen

  The old man's words made all the civil and military officials in the court feel a chill in their hearts.

  Although the old man's words referred to today's events, because his grandson Chenyuan was beaten by someone, but his gaze was not on Ye Wudi, but after sweeping over the Emperor and Longsun Mo, it stopped at the Second Prince.

  What this move represents, everyone present knows it, because what happened in the Imperial Capital can't be hidden from anyone standing here.

  "Old Master Wang..."

  Grandfather Chen waved his hand, interrupting the Second Prince's words, and turned to look at Ye Wudi, saying: "Old Ye, it's been a long time."

  "It's been a long time since we last met, Old Master Wang is still in good health, it's reassuring." Ye Wudi cupped his fists and asked with slight respect.

  Ye Wudi was also very helpless in his heart, the relationship between the two families had always been tense, because Old Man Chen had been suppressing him, so if there was an opportunity, Ye Wudi wouldn't mind removing the huge boulder on his head and smashing it to pieces, making it impossible for the boulder to loom over his head again.

  Ye Shuo and Chen Ye had a good relationship, Ye Wu Di had heard about it early on. He thought it was just the lingering emotions from their childhood playmates, but he didn't expect that even though they were separated for several years, not only did their feelings not weaken, but also because of Chen Ye, Ye Shuo actually did something so shocking to the world.

  As for Old Man Chen, Ye Wudi was truly dissatisfied. After the Holy Master passed away and he saw the current Emperor's attitude towards the Chen family, he knew that his, Ye Wudi's and the Ye family's opportunity had arrived.

  Ye Shuo's relationship with Chen Ye still can't influence Ye Wudi's decision. Even if he doesn't want to become the sharp knife in Emperor Longsun's hand, he can still use the emperor's hand to overthrow Old Man Chen. After all, he and the emperor have a common goal!

  But this was before, even earlier today.

  Because until today, Ye Wudi still didn't know that Ye Shuo's cultivation had already reached such a high level.

  Now, with Ye Shuo's various displays, it is impossible for Ye Wu to ignore him, and he can even abandon him at will. Therefore, now facing Old Man Chen, in his heart of hearts, he has unknowingly changed.

  Especially at the time just now, His Majesty the Emperor forced him in a threatening manner, which made Ye Wudi very clear that for him Ye Wudi, the Emperor could not possibly treat him with the same trust as Long Sunmo, or even...

  Even if one devotes oneself wholeheartedly to assisting the emperor, one day after getting rid of the old master, the next target to be eliminated will be oneself.

  Grandfather Chen smiled faintly and said, "Old Ye, I have only one purpose for attending the imperial court today. Since things have already happened, then an explanation must be given. What do you think?"

  Ye Wudi's expression changed slightly, and after a moment of contemplation, he said: "Your Majesty has already entrusted this matter to me..."

  Ye Wudi hadn't finished speaking when Old Man Chen waved his hand again, looking at the Emperor and saying solemnly: "Your Majesty, do you think what I said was wrong?"

  The emperor was somewhat puzzled by Old Man Chen's question, but could only nod in agreement. Besides, what he said was also correct. They couldn't just not investigate and let the Second Prince and others be beaten for nothing, could they?

  "Your Majesty," said Old Master Chen with a smile, "why not let me investigate this matter? I'm sure my methods are more ingenious than those of Old Ye."

  "Old Master Wang, you're already at an advanced age, it's better to just raise some chickens and ducks in your daily life. These trivial matters, don't bother yourself with them anymore, okay?" The eldest grandson suddenly felt a sense of unease in his heart, so before the emperor could say anything, he hastily spoke up first.

  He shot a cold glance at Chang Sun, and suddenly a fierce aura burst forth from Old Master Chen's brow: "Although I may be old, I'm not yet senile. How could you, Chang Sun, doubt my abilities?"

  "I don't dare, I don't dare!" Chang Sun Mo couldn't help but be careful with his words.

  "Your Majesty, what do you mean?"

  After a moment of silence, the Emperor said: "Since the imperial uncle is so sincere, then let him handle it."

  Due to Chen Ye's involvement, the recent events have left the Emperor with an uncontrollable feeling. Since Old Man Chen has taken charge, the Emperor couldn't be more grateful. As they are all descendants of the same ancestor, the latter shouldn't favor one over the other. As long as Old Man Chen and Ye Wudi's relationship becomes strained, then no matter how good Chen Ye and Ye Shuo's relationship is, it won't affect the overall situation between the two families.

  In this way, the imperial court became much more relaxed.

  "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

  Grandfather Chen clasped his hands together, and his voice suddenly turned cold and solemn. He looked ahead, expressionless, saying: "Second Prince, I have a question for you. The other day, you secretly summoned the imperial capital's soldiers. What was that about?"

  As soon as this was said, the Emperor, Longsun Mo, and the two princes, Chen Yuan and others suddenly felt a loud thud in their hearts. Now they finally understood why Old Man Chen had taken it upon himself to request an investigation into today's events.

  Such a big commotion would naturally not be hidden from the current powerful officials, and it is even more impossible to keep it from the emperor, but no one had thought that there was anything wrong with doing so.

  As the second prince and the current crown prince, he is the most favored son of the emperor, and also the strongest contender for the position of crown prince. With such a background, mobilizing soldiers is almost a matter of course.

  Moreover, after the event, the second prince also made proper arrangements and even had Chen Ye bring a message to Old Master Chen, telling him that what he did was just so that Old Master Chen wouldn't misunderstand.

  The second prince did not expect that Chen Ye had never said such a thing.

  Now, Old Man Chen deliberately brought up old matters. Even if he had just found out, it was clear that he wasn't just doing it to give Chen Ye an excuse to vent his anger, but also to warn certain people!

  "Your Majesty, this matter, Xuan Qi has already told me about it, and I have already punished him......" The Emperor hastily helped the Second Prince get out of trouble.

  "Now that Your Majesty has investigated, I don't want to ask more questions, however!"

  "Your Majesty," said Old Man Chen coldly, "do you also know what the Second Prince's goal is in doing this?"

  "What?"

  "Second prince, what did Ye Ri of my household do to offend you and where did he wrong you that you need to collude with those scoundrels from the Long Sun family to set such a trap for him?"

  "His Majesty angrily said: 'I, the king, have always been loyal and dedicated since I followed the Holy Master. After we conquered this great land, I was lucky enough to survive and was rewarded by the Holy Master, enjoying a life of honor! Is all of this an obstacle for you, Second Prince?'"

  "Even if you have opinions about me, you can criticize me in front of the emperor, why do you need to involve my grandson? That day was his lucky day, he could return unscathed, otherwise, are you planning to put him to death?"

  "Old Master Wang, Second Master Wang didn't mean it that way!" The second prince was suddenly drenched in sweat and even stuttered when speaking. Such a big hat, personally pressed down by Old Master Chen, not even his father the Emperor could ignore it.

  "You didn't mean it?"

  Old Master Chen laughed angrily: "In the Tianfeng Building, you were right there, but you ignored the fact that the Longsun family's rascal came to flirt with the people in our Wang family. What does this mean? Then tell me, how can you be considered to have any intention? Is it only when someone is killed by your people that I can come and ask you such a question, huh?"

  "Old Wang..."

  "Shut up for this king!"

  "Old Master Chen glared at Zhang Sunmo and shouted, 'I didn't expect that you, Zhang Sunmo, would have such a big nerve. You actually dared to bully people from my Town National Wangfu in broad daylight! Do you think I'm old and can no longer wield my mighty spear?'"

  "Your Majesty..."

  "Your Majesty!" Old Master Chen's anger was burning, and he clenched his fists, saying: "I am well aware that in this life, I have already made too many enemies inside and out. I understand that when the day comes for me to depart from this world, these enemies will not let my family off."

  "But I didn't expect that while I'm still alive, some people are already getting impatient. Alright, very well! Since that's the case, don't blame me for being ruthless and merciless. Don't even think about anyone daring to lay a hand on any member of my Chen family in the future, I will definitely make a big move and kill in all directions. Just this matter alone, if you don't give me a reasonable explanation!"

  The old man turned around and swept his gaze, the killing intent in his eyes flashed out without any concealment. Then, he sternly shouted: "So, today, I don't mind letting you see with your own eyes, the skills I had when I followed the Holy Master to conquer the world!"