One of them spoke mockingly.
Hearing this, the Elder named Qin Yan immediately frowned.
“I’m not trying to suppress the branch Family; it’s just that this matter seems very strange. How could a city lord be attacked and killed by a Spirit Beast?”
“You should know that during the day, the Li Family was almost wiped out by the Shindao Sect’s Third Prince's Protector. Even if a few escaped, they wouldn’t be able to kill the City Lord.”
As Qin Yan spoke, the other people nearby also fell silent.
“If you put it that way, then it was the Shindao Sect’s Daozi and Saintess who did it.”
Just then, another person spoke.
“After arriving, I also sent some subordinates to various Families to investigate and understand the situation that day.”
“They all said that the Li Family suddenly went mad and disrespected the Shindao Sect Saintess, so the Shindao Sect Third Prince's Protector eliminated the Li Family.”
“And that banquet was hosted by Yuan Hao and the Fire Wind City Li Family, so he probably can’t escape responsibility.”
“Given the Shindao Sect’s character, they wouldn’t let such a thing go. They must have used some means behind the scenes, just to avoid direct conflict with the Imperial Family, which is why they used this to cover their tracks.”
As this person speculated, the others also nodded.
This was also reasonable, after all, the attack on the Shindao Sect Saintess also happened that day, and all of this was done by Yuan Hao.
“Hmph, this Yuan Hao brought it upon himself. But we can’t just turn in this report, can we?”
Yuan Zhen, who was in charge of this investigation and commanded everyone, glanced at them and then nodded.
After arriving here, according to his original speculation, it was either the Qin Family or the Shindao Sect that used this method to secretly eliminate them.
After all, the Shindao Sect also didn’t want to cause conflict with the Imperial Family over this.
“Of course not. The necessary procedures still need to be followed, and what needs to be investigated still needs to be investigated. Why don’t we act separately and go to the various Families here to thoroughly investigate and see if they know anything?”
As Qin Yan spoke, he was already rubbing his hands together.
“You’re trying to force the blame onto the Qin Family, aren’t you? Your Capital Qin Family Lord truly holds grudges!”
The other Four Great Families from Kyoto shook their heads.
They were all from the main Families in Kyoto, and of course, they knew that the Capital Qin Family Lord had once taken the position of the main Family as a branch Family, which is why they were so resistant.
After all, if others followed suit, wouldn't the main Families of their respective Families be in danger in the future?
You should know that they had occupied the position of the main Family since the founding of the Great Gan.
Now, the Qin Family had turned the tables and even wanted to use such methods to eliminate the original main Family.
“Be careful. If you target this branch Family member so much, be careful that the other branch Families of your Qin Family will become disloyal.”
“You! Hmph, petty minds.”
Qin Yan indeed wanted to force the blame onto the Qin Family, but seeing so many people object, he also understood that he was being too obvious.
“Alright, let’s investigate separately. The Qin Family branch here will be investigated by others, and Old Qin, you can investigate other Families.”
Yuan Zhen also didn’t want to see false accusations happen.
Once it was decided, these people immediately began to act.
Not long after, an Elder from the investigation team arrived at the Qin Family.
“I am Jiang Chengzi. You can just call me Jiang Old.”
Upon arriving at the Qin Family, the Elder spoke amicably to Qin Yuan and Qin Xuan.
Seeing that it wasn't a member of the Capital Qin Family Lord, both of them also breathed a sigh of relief.
Since it wasn't the Capital Qin Family Lord, it meant that, in this investigation, the Qin Family was not currently under suspicion.
“Jiang Old, please sit. Is there anything our Qin Family can do?”
Qin Yuan hurriedly stepped forward and spoke.
After a few pleasantries, Jiang Chengzi began the formal investigation.
“When the City Lord Yuan Hao was attacked and killed, what was your Qin Family doing?”
Hearing this, Qin Yuan and Qin Xuan exchanged glances, then answered according to the pre-prepared statement.
Hearing this, Jiang Chengzi nodded.
“It’s reasonable, but even though I believe it, some people might not. You should be careful then.”
Jiang Chengzi said with ulterior motives.
Hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Qin Yuan’s eyes. He naturally understood the hidden meaning in the other party’s words.
“Senior Jiang Old, please speak directly.”
Jiang Chengzi nodded, extending his withered finger to point at Qin Xuan and Qin Yuan.
“If I’m not mistaken, you were once the main Family of the Qin Family, weren’t you?”
Hearing this, Qin Yuan’s heart tightened, then he nodded.
“That’s right, a few generations ago we were indeed the Qin Family main Family, but…”
Before Qin Yuan could finish speaking, the Elder beside him nodded.
“Then have you ever thought about returning to Kyoto? Taking back what originally belonged to you?”
Qin Yuan’s heart stirred slightly, but he quickly realized: this person wanted to win him over.
Sure enough, Jiang Chengzi quickly tapped the table.
“This investigation was originally meant for someone else, but after I investigated some information, I gained some understanding of your situation here, which is why I voluntarily requested to join this investigation team.”
“On one hand, it’s naturally to investigate the cause of City Lord Yuan Hao’s death, and on the other hand, it’s to uphold justice and prevent petty people from framing others.”
Jiang Old’s words had a hidden meaning, and Qin Yuan and Qin Xuan naturally understood who he was referring to.
After all, this investigation included the so-called ‘Capital Qin Family Lord’.
With these people around, the Qin Family, now a branch Family, naturally wouldn’t have an easy time.
However, with Jiang Chengzi here, things might take many turns for the better.
It’s just that the other party was so proactive and so eager, they probably had other motives behind it.
Next, Jiang Chengzi changed the subject, looking at Qin Yuan and Qin Xuan.
“If you want to go back, our Jiang family can help you!”
Hearing this, Qin Yuan and Qin Xuan suddenly understood.
So Jiang Chengzi wanted to use this opportunity to incite the Qin Family branch to oppose the Capital Qin Family Lord!
Indeed, as members of the Four Great Families in Kyoto, these Four Great Families must be mutually hostile and competitive.
If they could stir up internal strife within the other Family, it would definitely be a good opportunity for their own Family.
Thinking of this, a heavy weight in Qin Xuan’s heart immediately lifted.
He had previously worried that the Kyoto Qin Family would insist that Qin Yuan and the others had killed the City Lord.
But since these Families were at odds, the Qin Family was instead safe.
After all, these Four Great Families restrained each other, making the Qin Family much safer!
For these great Families, if a City Lord of a small place died, then he died. The key was how to make a big deal out of this death and gain benefits for themselves.
And now, the Capital Qin Family Lord wanted to suppress the branch Family, so they naturally wouldn’t let the Qin Family succeed!
Just…
From the old fellow’s tone, he not only wanted to incite internal strife within the Qin Family but also wanted to bring the Firewind City Qin Family under his command.
“How about it? If Clan Chief Qin is willing, our Jiang family can help you!”
Hearing this, Qin Yuan nodded slightly, clearly tempted, but after a moment, he shook his head slightly.
“Senior Jiang Old’s kindness is appreciated, but we are used to being idle, and it’s quite good in this small place.”
Hearing Qin Yuan’s words, Jiang Chengzi’s expression turned a little unpleasant.
After all, Qin Yuan’s words not only rejected the idea of inciting competition with the main Family but also indirectly rejected his overtures.
However, he was still a member of a great Family, so his reaction was naturally quick enough.
“No problem, if you ever need anything in the future, just ask, and we will definitely help!”
Then Jiang Chengzi asked some more questions about the City Lord’s situation, and then left.
“Hmph, a bunch of bumpkins. I gave you a chance, but you didn’t seize it!”
Jiang Chengzi was naturally somewhat dissatisfied with the Qin Family’s refusal of his overtures.
However, he would not associate the City Lord’s situation with the Firewind City Qin Family because of this.
As long as it could create some difficulties for the Kyoto Qin Family, he would support it.
“Clan Chief, why didn’t you agree to him? If we had the Jiang family Family’s help, things would be much easier for us.”
An Elder said with some regret.
Hearing this, Qin Xuan shook his head.
“Taking favors makes one feel indebted, and eating from others makes one’s mouth short. If we really followed the Jiang family Family, wouldn’t we become their lackeys? Even if we regained the position of the main Family, wouldn’t we still be the Jiang family Family’s lackeys?”
