Chapter 294: Stalemate
"The old man can use the credibility of this life as a guarantee, this jade pendant is made of new jade to make the old. "Although Liu Jie was questioned, his tone was still very flat, with a smile on his face, but the meaning of the words he said was very tough, "If it is not as good as the old man said, the old man is willing to lose all the family property!"www.biquge.info β
The old man loves jade like his life, not to mention anything else, there are countless beautiful jades in the family. This bet is not heavy, and it immediately shocked Duan Yi and them.
"No matter what you say, I won't agree to this!" Seeing that the others seemed to be moved, Zhen Lihua stepped forward and tried to get the jade pendant back, "This is the last relic left to me by our ancestors, it is my only thought, I can't let you destroy it!" β
Duan Lianqing had already guarded against the three of them in the Zhen family, and when she saw that Zhen Lihua really wanted to snatch the jade pendant, she immediately blocked the front and prevented the other party from succeeding. Although Duan Lianqing's martial arts are not yet ranked as masters, it is still very advantageous to deal with Zhen Lihua, who does not know martial arts at all.
As soon as Zhen Lihua's eyes changed, she wanted to cast an illusion, but unfortunately, Duan Lianqing seemed to be completely unaffected. She didn't know that there were some medicines that Song Chen had hidden in the candelabra that helped Qingming, and she thought that Duan Lianqing's skill or willpower was so strong that it could be uncontrollable, so she couldn't help but secretly scream in her heart.
No matter what she did, Zhen Lihua couldn't get past Duan Lianqing, so she had to turn her gaze to Duan Yi on the side: "Sect Master, this jade piece is a treasure, the only symbol of the royal family back then, do you agree to destroy it?" From her observations after she was taken back to Huolan City, Duan Yi was most nervous about the affairs of Yasukuni back then, especially for the royal family back then. She believed that her words would have the desired effect, because as long as it was possible, he would definitely choose to keep the token if there was less than one percent of hope. Moreover, as far as the current situation is concerned, the two sides can only be regarded as a draw. Chen Qi can say that the jade pendant was destroyed, and Mama Tang conspired with her, then she can also say in turn that Duan Lianqing, who has always been dissatisfied with her, joined forces with Chen Qi with the intention of framing her. At present, the most important thing is what Duan Yi thinks, so holding him is the most important thing.
Duan Yi was obviously a little hesitant, respecting the royal family back then was their Duan Yi's family motto, if this piece of Feifeng Jade Pendant was true, and he agreed to let people damage it, then he would become a rebellious sinner. But today, because Duan Lianqing and they brought Chen Qi over, they have already laid things out on the bright side, if he doesn't agree, the matter will not be clear, so that he will do more harm than good to manage Jing Si Sect in the future, if it is serious, the difference of opinion will cause Jing Si Sect to fall apart, and the hard work of the ancestors over the years will also be lost in his hands, he is also a sinner.
In that case, it's better to figure it out!
"After the thing is cut, we also have a way to restore it to its original state, and then the average person will not be able to see the fracture." At this time, Mo Song added.
Duan Yi was already moved, but when he heard Mo Song say this, he immediately nodded and said, "Then cut it open and take a look!" He believed that the ancestors would be inclined to approve of him getting things through rather than being able to put someone who had ill intentions about Jing Si Sect into the sect and serve him as a guest. As for the jade pendant, if it can be proved to be true, it would be best if it could be restored to its current state; If it turns out to be a forgery, there is no need for reinstatement.
Thinking of this, Duan Yi's gaze couldn't help but return to Zhen Lihua and Mama Tang. After he received Dong Zhao's report, although it was not a matter of overwhelming public opinion, he also took them back under pressure. Looking back now, I don't know where that determination came from at that time, including after Zhen Lihua came to Huolan City, he has always respected the opinions she put forward, almost to the point of a little blind obedience (Duan Lianqing's words), if it is confirmed that the certificate in their hands is fake at this time, then how should he face them in the future?
If Zhen Lihua and Mama Tang had the intention of mixing together to deceive him, Duan Yi narrowed his eyes, if the jade pendant was fake, then everything before would be overturned. Mama Tang must not let her go, but what about the three members of the Zhen family? If it was an ordinary situation, their deliberate deception was enough to report them to the government, but after all, Jing Sijiao's identity was also special, and if they went to the government, if Zhen Lihua intentionally revealed their identities, they would also get into trouble...... But after all, he is a living man with flesh and blood, and if he is allowed to stop and let these three people go, he will be extremely unwilling to ask himself. Thinking about the fact that he had been deceived before, and seemed to be fascinated by the plan to restore the country that Zhen Lihua had hinted at, he felt shuddered again.
Speaking of which, it was also thanks to Duan Lianqing's nonsense for a period of time that they did not smoothly advance the plan according to Zhen Lihua's intentions. Otherwise, even if he knows that Zhen Lihua is a fake now, he can only be wrong. Otherwise, they have already fallen into too much, and if they want to get out, they are afraid that they will be threatened by Zhen Lihua, knowing that there is a problem, they still have to promote the development of things.
Thinking like this, Duan Yi suddenly had a feeling of reining in from the precipice for the rest of his life.
"No, I will never agree to this ridiculous practice!" Zhen Lihua's eyes were red, but she looked very sincere, as if she was so sad and blamed herself because she was unable to prevent the jade pendant from being cut, and her expression was gloomy, but there was some panic in her eyes when she looked at Tang Miaoyin and Zhen Wangnan.
"Sect Master Duan, you are also too deceitful!" Tang Miaoyin picked up the tea bowl on the wooden table and threw it on the ground, "I told you at the beginning, if you have any doubts about Lihua's identity, I can take her back to the Zhen family, and I have nothing to do with you Jing Sijiao from now on!" But what did you say at the time, you said that you believed us and tried your best to keep Lihua. Now, it is not only necessary to let people question Lihua like this, but also to be disrespectful to the relics left by the ancestors? In that case, I can't say that again, don't do anything like that, in the final analysis, it's just a way to drive Lihua away. I'll take her away right away, since you don't admit it, it doesn't matter, let's just take it away! After all, that was the only thought left to her by Lihua's biological parents......"
Duan Lianqing saw that these three people from the Zhen family wanted to withdraw, so how could she do it! She immediately sneered and said, "You are planning to break into our sect, and you don't know what you want to do, but now that you have been discovered, how can you just leave?" No one is allowed to leave until the matter is thoroughly clarified! β
"You're lynching like this!" At this time, Zhen Wangnan, who had not spoken much, stood up, there was no nervous expression on his face, and at this time, looking at everyone, especially Duan Lianqing and Duan Yi, his expression was a little smiling, "For this kind of behavior of yours, we can sue the official......
"The sue is still on our sideβ"
Duan Lianqing replied, but quickly stopped Duan Yi. Duan Lianqing was still young and didn't understand the true meaning of Zhen Wangnan's words.
The other party has something to say, which means that he should think carefully about whether they can afford the price of tearing his face. On his Zhen family's side, even if it was found out that the jade was forged, at most he would only lose a piece of jade, or lose some money, anyway, Duan Yi's side couldn't kill a few of them in the end because of this. But if the matter is brought to the official mansion, then the background of Jing Sijiao and the dispute between them over something will have to be spread out in the government at that time, and the consequences may not be what Duan Yi wants. Not to mention anything else, they have been lurking for so many years, and they just want to live peacefully away from the sight of the government.
Even if the Holy Beings are merciful enough today to take no measures against them who are unarmed and just keep to themselves, the eyes will definitely be more focused on them, and the peaceful life of the past will be shattered. Thinking in a worse direction, if the emperor avoids them because of this, the government will definitely focus on them, and there will be no small shoes for them to wear......
But I can't control so much at the moment, things will happen step by step in the future, the most important thing at present is not to be coerced by the Zhen family, if they give in at this time, then similar things will continue in the future. Duan Yi still understands this.
If they can't take advantage of this time to solve the Zhen family, then they will face endless troubles in the future, and they will fall deeper and deeper.
"How is Sect Master Duan thinking about it?" Zhen Wangnan still looked at ease, he was very confident that Duan Yi would accept this result, after all, he knew about the people of Jing Sijiao, so many years had passed, and these people had not only rarely set foot in Cuilan City, but would deliberately avoid them. With Duan Yi's attitude of avoiding the government, he brought the matter to the government, which was undoubtedly equivalent to kicking him in the door.
"Actually, our Zhen family is still very grateful to Sect Master Duan." Zhen Wangnan saw that Duan Yi's expression was obviously considering and deciding, so he continued to agitate, "Let's not talk about other issues, first of all, she is a girl's family and is out, and Sect Master Duan ordered someone to take her back, so that she can live a stable life, which is not a small kindness." Ever since we came to Huolan City, Lihua has been constantly saying in front of us that the sect leader is good, saying that she must repay her well...... Lihua is dedicated to the affairs of your sect, and her heart can be seen by the sun and the moon, so why should the sect leader misunderstand Lihua because of some villains' slander! Since your sect has doubts about Lihua's existence, then we are not strong people, so take her home, and everyone will live their own lives in peace from now on, isn't this the best of both worlds? As the saying goes, mountains and rivers meet, so why embarrass everyone? β
"What Zhen Yuanwai said is not unreasonable......" Duan Yi muttered, "It's just-"
"We have always been very grateful for what Sect Master Duan has done for Lihua, and we will compensate for this-" Zhen Wangnan reached into his arms, touched a few silver tickets and unfolded them, and handed them to Duan Yi's face, and the denomination was not small.
Duan Yi didn't answer, he waved his hand: "My previous care for Miss Zhen was because of her status at the time, and I never asked for anything in return. Zhen Yuanwai's words are not unreasonable, but I have always been a more serious person, and I am the head of a sect after all, if I don't figure things out, I can't explain it to you-"
"What the sect leader means is that he must destroy the jade pendant in Lihua's hand?" Zhen Wangnan's face changed.
"It's not a destruction, but it can be restored?" Duan Yi waved his hand, "This is also a way out of the way, please forgive me Zhen!" β
"Then there is no way! If Sect Master Duan had to bully us like this, then we wouldn't give up! Zhen Wangnan disappeared from the calm look on his face at this time, and replaced it with a fierce expression, like a different person, "I swear in the name of the Zhen family, if I don't fight with you Jing Sijiao to the end, I won't be surnamed Zhen!" β
"We Jingsi Sect have never fought bravely, but if someone comes to provoke us, we have never been terrified!" Miao Luhou said at this time.
Duan Yi looked at Miao Luhou, nodded at him, and then turned to Zhen Wangnan, his expression was very calm: "Zhen Yuanwai has heard the thoughts of our Jingsi Sect members?" β
"You-" Zhen Wangnan was so angry that he pointed to Duan Yi and the surrounding sect members, "You wait for me!" β
"In that case, let's get started!" Duan Yi nodded at the three Mo Song who had retreated to the side after they started arguing, "Trouble the three masters!" β
Miao Luhou handed the jade pendant that Fang Cai must have kept in his hand to Liu Jie: "Do you need to prepare any tools?" "It's easy to cut a small part of the edge of this jade pendant, but it's actually very difficult for ordinary people to think about it.
"We brought it." Mo Song waved his hand and took out a tool similar to a small bow from a wooden box he was holding casually, this small bow was black all over, the strings were extremely thin, and it looked extremely sharp, and he didn't know what kind of material it was made of.
"If you don't have any opinions, then let's cut it?" As he did it, Mo Song looked around the whole week and asked.
"Master, do it!" Duan Yi responded. Then beckoned Miao Luhou to come over, and whispered a few words in his ear, asking the other party to arrange the manpower, and the people present, mainly the three Zhen family and Mama Tang, were watched, in case someone slipped away while everyone was focusing on Yu Pei's side.
If the jade pendant was forged, he couldn't just drive the Zhen family away.