I'm only one year old, what the heck is a Overturning System?!-Chapter 495 - 211: Damn it! (Seeking subscription)_2

He scanned the circle and said in a serious tone:

"The Young Marquis has already gained momentum; he is no longer someone that human efforts can resist. We must reconsider our strategy."

A middle-aged man in a creamy white scholar robe asked, "Elder Tong, what are your plans?"

"When I think about the previous rumors, I feel anxious, afraid that the Young Marquis will discover..."

Elder Tong sighed, "Alas... The best plan now is to visit in person and plead guilty, hoping for the Young Marquis’s forgiveness."

"Visiting in person and pleading guilty is not scary; it’s just losing face. But... do any of you know the cause of last night’s slaughter?"

"Oh? Elder Tong, feel free to speak directly."

"Yes, we are all grasshoppers tied to the same rope now. Don’t hold back your words."

"Just now, the servant reported that the Zhao family on Fengtong Street is finished!"

"What? The Zhao family? Minister of Rites Zhao Ruixiang, what happened to them?!"

"Zhao Ruixiang is dead; his body was found in the Zhao family cellar, skinned. It’s said to be the work of ’Black Impermanence.’"

"At the same time, many people within the Zhao family were afflicted by demon art and have been taken away by the Night Watch Department’s people."

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped and looked at each other, their expressions becoming more solemn.

"In this way, it makes sense that last night ’Black Impermanence’ acted on Fengtong Street."

"That’s right! The Young Marquis must have discovered that the Great Demon King was hidden in the Zhao family; that’s why he acted to kill it!"

Elder Tong listened to everyone’s remarks, then hesitantly asked, "Is that all you have considered?"

"Elder Tong, what do you mean by this?"

"Please speak clearly, Elder Tong!"

Elder Tong shook his head helplessly and said, "I’m worried that because earlier we joined forces with the Zhao family, the Young Marquis might think that we are also involved with demons."

"..."

Just one sentence exploded in their hearts like a sudden thunder.

"No, it can’t be, right?"

"We just spread some rumors; we just wanted him to know that martial arts in Kyoto Prefecture aren’t everything."

"But Elder Tong’s concern isn’t without reason. If the Young Marquis really associates us with the Zhao family, I’m afraid..."

At this point, these noble families who have long been stationed in Kyoto Prefecture were already filled with fear.

They know well that throughout the legacy of the Great Wei Dynasty, the noble families in Kyoto Prefecture have often changed, but the military marquis family is the one that has rarely changed.

Not only because of the heavy responsibilities they bear but also because they are a family that passes down their martial arts traditions, which does not like convoluted schemes.

But if they find someone causing trouble behind the scenes, they will not let it go easily, often resorting to severe measures.

Thus, there have been many similar incidents in the history of the Wei Dynasty, and those noble families who caused trouble often met terrible fates.

"I have matters to attend to, I will take my leave first!"

"I will also return to my family; please excuse me, everyone!"

These people are clever; since they can’t win, they not only have to take responsibility for the rumors but also have to withstand the possibly impending "wrath of thunder."

Elder Tong did not stop them and quietly pondered how to visit and apologize and what kind of treasure to offer to seek forgiveness from the Chen family and Baron Yingwu.

At this moment, a house servant dressed in blue hurriedly ran over.

"Master, the court has issued a decree!"

"What decree?"

"Just now, the Holy Emperor summoned the ministers and praised Baron Yingwu Chen Yi for his outstanding feat in slaying ’Black Impermanence’ of the Demon Court, and issued a decree..."

The house servant took a breath, glanced at the noble members with varied expressions, swallowed hard, and said:

"The decree orders the elevation of Chen Yi to—Heroic Marquis!!"

...

Fengtong Street, Duke Wuan’s Chen Family Residence.

Liu Gao, accompanied by two eunuchs from the Forbidden Palace and two teams of Black Armor Guard, arrived flamboyantly at the Chen family.

Chen Taixing felt stirred within, guessing that Mr. Liu’s intentions were related to Chen Yi’s slaying of "Black Impermanence" last night.

"Mr. Liu, what reward is the Holy Emperor going to confer upon Yi Er this time?"

Liu Gao grinned broadly and waved his hand, saying, "Brother Chen, please forgive me, I can’t say now. We must wait until everyone in the residence is gathered before we can announce the decree."

Chen Taixing blinked and took a look at the decree in Liu Gao’s hand, then glanced at the golden cloth covered items held by two Forbidden Palace eunuchs behind him, nodded, and said:

"I will go to invite the Old Madam."

"Is the Young Marquis at home?" Liu Gao inquired.

Chen Taixing paused his steps, saying, "Yi Er has not returned; I don’t know where he’s gone. If Mr. Liu needs his presence, I’m afraid it might take a long time..."

"No, no need!"

Liu Gao shook his head repeatedly, "The Young Marquis’s matters are important. The Holy Emperor specifically instructed me to bring the decree to the Chen family."

Soon, everyone in the Chen family gathered in the central hall.

The Old Madam was at the chief position, while various main representatives from each branch were seated on either side; beside her was Zhou Wanyi, who hadn’t shown herself for quite a while.

The crowd looked at the visitors from the Imperial City who carried honors far surpassing previous rewards, feeling slightly excited.

This time, with Chen Yi accomplishing a major feat, the rewards from the Holy Emperor were likely not going to disappoint.

Before anyone in the Chen family could speak, Liu Gao immediately unfolded the decree and read:

"As for the son of Duke Wuan, Chen Taiping—Chen Yi, outside Kyoto Prefecture, for slaying the pillar of the Demon Court ’Black Impermanence’ Liao Ai..."

"Sealing Baron Yingwu Chen Yi as—Heroic Marquis, so it is decreed!"

Upon hearing these words, the Old Madam abruptly widened her eyes, her expression no longer as calm as before, and looked slightly excitedly at Liu Gao:

"Marquis, Marquis, Heroic Marquis... Yi Er? Is it true?"

The rest of the people were equally shocked, Heroic Marquis, yes, this is a first since the Wei Dynasty’s foundation.

Throughout a thousand years, Great Wei has always had eight military marquises, no more, no less.

Now, incredibly, their Chen family has two marquises.

No, if one adds Chen Yuan, who succeeded as Duke Jingye, there would be three!

Liu Gao cheerfully handed the decree to Old Madam Chen, saying, "Old Madam, this matter comes from the Holy Emperor’s golden words; I wouldn’t dare to falsely relay a decree."