20demayo Chapter 23 No Place to Stand
Chapter 23 No Place to Stand
After Yang Changhong became the county magistrate of Yongkang County, not just anyone could enter the main gate of the Yang residence. Apart from the direct descendants of the family, only some distinguished guests were allowed to enter through the main gate.
If you don't have the proper status, you can only go through the side door.
Even the side gate is only accessible to people of high status.
He converses with learned scholars and has no dealings with uncultured people.
This refers to long-established families like the Yang family.
With the fall of the previous dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China, many old traditions were passed down and remained unchanged.
But today, a group of uninvited guests arrived at the main gate of the Yang residence and forcibly broke in.
The servants and guards who had been standing guard at the entrance of the Yang residence were now lying in pools of blood, completely lifeless.
"That was a brilliant move, sir."
"Zhao Xingzhou is too cunning. He pretends to cooperate with us on the surface, but in reality, he wants to secretly take his family and escape from Yongkang County, get rid of our Shenfu Society, and completely sever ties with us."
"However, now Zhao Xingzhou's own son, Zhao Chenguang, has personally led our Divine Talisman Society followers to forcibly break into the Yang residence and seize its treasures. Now the entire Zhao family will be labeled as ours!"
On the upper floor, a graceful figure in a long red robe, with red runes on her face, watched Zhao Chenguang lead the followers of the Divine Rune Society into the Yang Mansion from afar, her face showing admiration.
The scene before her was all the work of Yu Yi, the woman with the red talisman beside her, which she greatly admired.
Who says women are inferior to men?
In her eyes, Yu Yi was far superior to those stinky men.
Even a young master from a prestigious family like Zhao Chenguang was still manipulated by Yu Yi.
Zhao Chenguang did whatever Yu Yi asked him to do, and he was very obedient.
With Zhao Chenguang, this "loyal" inside man, the Zhao family's conspiracy was no secret to Yu Yi.
"Little Deer, have those few 'passersby' who happened to see this spread the word throughout the city."
Yu Yi smiled slightly and said calmly.
She was different from Weng Jingyuan, the spirit official; she was much more meticulous in her work.
If she had been in charge of the city-seizing operation, such a huge mess would not have occurred.
However, the situation isn't so bad for her now. As long as she succeeds in capturing the city and relieves the pressure on Yuning County, her mission will be complete!
Although she will be punished for failing to meet the expected target for the city's defense, the impact will be minimal.
Her merits outweigh her demerits, and she will also receive some benefits, not to mention the treasures of the Yang family.
On the other hand, it's a different story for Weng Jingyuan!
After things are settled here, she wants to go back and watch the "good show" that Weng Jingyuan will get.
"Yes, sir."
The talisman bearer, nicknamed "Little Deer," bowed in response, highlighting her figure and making her even more eye-catching.
The plumpness of the meat pleased Yu Yi so much that she couldn't resist touching it.
"Eek~"
Only after Yu Yi was satisfied did she let the blushing deer leave.
She continued to keep an eye on the Yang residence.
A family with a history of over a hundred years must have many valuable items, all of which can help her advance in the Divine Talisman Society.
......
"Zhao Chenguang?"
Yang Jian was stunned when he saw Zhao Chenguang leading a group of people barging into the Yang family.
He felt something was off about the scene.
Logically speaking, it shouldn't have been him leading people to break into the Zhao family's house.
After all, he was the one who suffered the most.
"Yang Jian, you're really lucky. You survived two assassination attempts."
Zhao Chenguang was stunned to see Yang Jian still alive.
According to the woman with the red talisman, the direct line of the Yang family should have been almost completely eliminated.
This naturally includes Yang Jian, the纨绔子弟 (a spoiled, dissolute young man).
In Zhao Chenguang's eyes, Yang Jian was a good-for-nothing spoiled brat who could not possibly escape a second assassination attempt.
Zhao Chenguang came here to take advantage of the situation, moving all the valuables out of the Yang mansion and trampling the once-highly regarded Yang mansion under his feet.
"Your Zhao family is getting bolder and bolder!"
"Not only did they openly cooperate with cults, they also dared to assassinate the county magistrate's family."
"From this day forward, there will be no place for your Zhao family in the country."
Yang Jian saw Zhao Chenguang barge in with the Red Talisman Society members beside him and guessed the general reason.
It is highly likely that the Zhao family has joined forces with the Red Talisman Society!
Otherwise, in such a chaotic situation, how could Zhao Chenguang, who wasn't guarding the Zhao family, have had the time to lead people into the Yang residence?
No wonder Zhao Chenguang tried to kill him back then; there was this connection.
"You, as the second son in the family, have no right to judge my Zhao family."
"However, I can assure you that after today, your Yang family will definitely cease to exist!"
"Since the people I arranged before failed to kill you, I'll make up for it now and personally send you on your way."
When Zhao Chenguang heard Yang Jian say, "There is no place for your Zhao family in the country anymore," a look of panic flashed in his eyes.
Just then, a special bell rang outside. A red light flashed in Zhao Chenguang's eyes, and he became flamboyant again.
The way he looked at Yang Jian was as if he were looking at a dead man.
"Anyone who dares to force their way into the Yang family's residence will be killed."
Yang Jian gripped his spear, his imposing presence commanding respect.
Behind him were Yang family guards, fewer in number than the group behind Zhao Chenguang.
In terms of numbers, Yang Jian's side seemed to be at a disadvantage, but most of the people behind Zhao Chenguang were ordinary people, short and thin, with very few martial artists.
Most of the people behind Yang Jian were martial artists, and even those who weren't were relatively strong.
"kill!"
Yang Jian took the lead, charging forward with his spear.
The two people blocking the way were sent flying by Yang Jian.
He pointed his spear directly at Zhao Chenguang, intending to take his life.
Yang Jian had not forgotten that Zhao Chenguang carried the blood of his enemy.
Even if Zhao Chenguang doesn't come knocking today, he will definitely come after him tomorrow and take Zhao Chenguang's life.
"Kill him! Go up and kill him!"
Zhao Chenguang was stunned by Yang Jian's bravery!
This fierce appearance was completely different from the spoiled young master he remembered.
After realizing what was happening, he quickly pushed the three people next to him.
Zhao Chenguang did not practice martial arts, and like Yang Jian before him, he could not endure hardship.
In addition, firearms began to become popular.
With his grandmother and mother spoiling him, his father, Zhao Xingzhou, found it difficult to force him to teach, so he gave up and stopped pressuring him.
It's too difficult to become a master of martial arts. If you don't become a master, you're still just an ordinary person when facing firearms. You might as well practice with a musket.
Upon seeing the three men charging towards him, Yang Jian moved his spear.
He swept the three men away with a single shot, sending them flying backward.
The people following Zhao Chenguang were mostly ordinary people, with only a few being external martial artists. They had no real strength and could not put any pressure on Yang Jian.
The spies who had previously infiltrated the Yang family at least had some strength, but these people who followed Zhao Chenguang did not even meet the standards that his fifth uncle, Yang Changhui, used to recruit new guards.
"I thought you dared to break into the Yang residence because you brought the family's experts with you."
"I didn't expect we were all such good-for-nothings as you."
"This is truly disappointing."
Yang Jian shook his head slightly.
He couldn't understand who gave Zhao Chenguang such audacity to bring these chickens and dogs to force his way into the Yang family's house.