The Wang family is in one lineage, with a total of six branches.

Starting from Wang Mang's grandfather, he gave birth to six sons, that is, Wang Mang's five cousins and one grandfather, of which Wang Mang's grandfather is the third.

The descendants of these six sons are all born from the main house among these descendants, and the partial house is not counted. Moreover, the eldest son born to the main house is the descendant, and the second son is still not considered the descendant.

For example, Wang Mang's father is the eldest son born to his grandfather's main house, and although Wang Mang's uncle is the second son of the main house, he still does not belong to the lineage.

Now the position of patriarch is held by Grandpa Wang Mang, if nothing happens in this vein, the position of patriarch will always be passed on.

Originally, Wang Mang was not a descendant, but his eldest brother inherited the position of descendant. But his eldest brother died on the battlefield in his early years, so this lineage was passed down by him.

Wang Mang's father's military power is now in the hands of his younger brother, Wang Mang's own uncle. Only after Wang Mang gets married and starts a business, he can take over the military power.

Therefore, the lineage of the Wang family is extremely important, just like the orthodox crown prince, unlike other families, as long as they are born in the main house, they are considered descendants.

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In the hall of the middle hall, everyone gathered and discussed, just like a vegetable market quarrelling.

There are two people sitting at the top, one is Xue Fengyi, and the other is the eldest son of the patriarch, that is, an uncle of Wang Mang, named Wang Xiannian, about fifty-thirty-four, orthodox lineage, the next head of the Wang family.

There are four members of the Wang family on the left, who are sent by the other four clans, all of whom are about forty years old.

The one who fell on the right was the Huo family, the Sun family, the Zhang family, and the Yang family who came to ask for the crime.

There were a lot of people from these four families, five from each family, for a total of twenty people.

Among these visitors, each family came with an old man, three middle-aged people, and a young man.

The young man from the Huo family was the young master behind the Huo family's little house who was killed last night, named Huo Rong. The other three young people from the family are Sun Yaozu, Zhang Bingran, and Yang Haoyun.

In other words, these four young people are the sufferers.

Xue Fengyi quietly watched the four families come to denounce, ask, and accuse, but they simply ignored it, and they didn't hear it, the old god was there. However, Wang Xiannian said a few words from time to time, but they were all words that were not nutritious, and they were purely muddy.

In his opinion, the four families are not equal to their own identities at all, and it is already great that he can come forward now. If they also come to the next patriarch, it will be reasonable.

The main quarrel with these four families is the other four branches of the Wang family.

The royal family and the collateral lines can fight, calculate, and compete for power and profit. But when it comes to the outside world, we must be consistent and fight the enemy together. Otherwise, they will be expelled from the lineage, stripped of their titles, and confiscated of all rights. This is the rule set by the ancestor of the Wang family, and no one dares to disrespect it. Unless you really encounter something irresistible, you can change the rules a little.

"Wang Xiannian, no matter what happens today, you have to hand over that Wang Mang to me."

The old man from the Huo family was furious, slammed the table and stood up, and his voice was fierce: "That Wang Mang is ruthless, and he actually killed all the people purchased from my Huo family." If you don't give me an explanation today, then don't blame me for not being merciful. ”

"Yes, that Wang Mang must be handed over."

The old man from the Yang family was also angry, his face was pale, "Wang Mang was too vicious, he killed the five guards of my Yang family, and now the entire emperor is talking about it, saying that my Yang family is useless, which makes my Yang family lose face." If I don't give a reasonable explanation of this matter, my Yang family vows not to give up. ”

"No, no!"

A descendant of the Wang family shook his head and said, "Huo Zhonglong, Yang Hanchang, this matter is just a battle of juniors, why bother you to come in person?" Let the juniors solve the affairs of the juniors themselves, what is the matter for us to come out? ”

"Hmph, Wang Tianxia, what you said is light."

The old man of the Huo family holds great power in the court, and he is also a well-known figure in the family, and he has his own momentum.

He swept his eyes and said coldly: "Wang Tianxia, what do you mean, do you plan to hand over Wang Mang today?" Well, I want to see what your Wang family is capable of, and dare to work against my Huo family. ”

Wang Xiannian saw that these people didn't see rabbits and eagles, so he set his eyes on Xue Fengyi, "Xue Fengyi, Wang Mang is your son, you should also say something." ”

Xue Fengyi heard him speak, so she couldn't continue to be silent, and asked the people from the four families: "In addition to asking me to hand over my son, do you have any other solutions to discuss?" ”

When the four families heard this, they thought that Xue Fengyi was soft, and immediately said in unison: "Wang Mang is your only son, and he is also your Wang family's descendant, and now he has made a big mistake, and he should be compensated with death."

But for the sake of our relationship with your Wang family in the past, we can also not pay for his life this time. As long as you compensate each of our families with two thousand taels of silver, and then come to the door to apologize, the matter will be over. ”

They knew in their hearts that it was impossible for the Wang family to hand over Wang Mang to their disposal.

Wang Mang's identity is different, representing one of the six major lineages. Even if it is weakened now, it is still not to be underestimated, not to mention that Uncle Wang Mang is in power.

Therefore, they had already discussed it before they came. asked the Wang family to pay some money, and then came to apologize.

"Two thousand taels of silver for each family? And then come to the door to apologize? ”

Xue Fengyi read it, did not continue to speak, frowned slightly, seemed to be thinking about it, and her tone was very flat.

Wang Xiannian frowned when he saw Xue Fengyi, and he couldn't help but be startled in his heart, and he felt that something was going to make a big fuss.

In fact, this person fought with Wang Mang's father Wang Xianxiao for Xue Fengyi when he was young, which is equivalent to being a rival in love with Wang Mang's father, so he knows Xue Fengyi's temper very well.

If it wasn't Xue Fengyi's last son who committed the crime this time, he wouldn't have bothered to come over in person, just send someone over casually.

Xue Fengyi thought for a while, and then asked Wang Xiannian, "If Xianxiao is still alive, what do you think he will do?" ”

"Him?"

Wang Xiannian was stunned for a moment, and then reacted immediately, and his eyelids couldn't help jumping wildly.

Wang Xianxiao is upright, has a good temper, is extremely protective, and has to use troops to suppress him at every turn, and he is a very reckless man.

When he and Wang Xianxiao were competing for Xue Fengyi, Wang Xianxiao also used his fists against him, and he was domineering.

Until now, he didn't understand why Xue Fengyi chose Wang Xianxiao, a reckless man.

Now that she heard Xue Fengyi's question, she guessed some of her thoughts, and couldn't help but persuade: "This matter is actually just a trivial matter, since your son killed their family and paid a little money, it is reasonable." It's just a matter of coming to apologize, and it definitely doesn't work. ”

"Oh? So that's what you thought? ”

Xue Fengyi nodded, unable to say what she meant.

I thought about it again and sighed lowly. seemed to think that the current situation of his family was not too good, so he suppressed some anger slightly, and said to the four families: "I only have one solution, I want money, but no." I want to come to the door to apologize, no way. ”

"What? What did you say? ”

Hearing Xue Fengyi's words, not only were the four branches of the Wang family very surprised, but the other four families were even more shocked.

They never expected that this Xue Fengyi would just not open her mouth, and when she opened her mouth, she didn't pull out a dime, and she said it so simply.

When Wang Xiannian heard this, he glanced at Xue Fengyi in surprise. knew that she was suppressing some of the anger in her heart, and she didn't really say what she thought in her heart.

"Smack!"

Huo Zhonglong slammed the table again and shouted, "Good, good, good, very good." Xue Fengyi, today I have seen your domineering. ”

"Domineering? Hum! ”

Xue Fengyi's face suddenly turned cold, and she said coldly: "Huo Zhonglong, your Huo family is not long-sighted, and you almost beat my son to death, and now you dare to come to me for compensation?" Could it be that you really make me an orphan and a widow and a bully? ”

"Mother is right, not only do we not want to compensate today, but I also want them to compensate me for my losses."

Wang Mang and Shangguan Ningxuan, who had just arrived at the door, heard the quarrel and strode in, still smelling of herbs.

This was because of an injury to the arm, and some herbs were applied.

As soon as he entered the hall, he glanced coldly at the four families, and said sharply: "You came just in time today, and I will go to your house to collect debts." ”

"Mang'er, Ning Xuan, are you here?" Xue Fengyi said with a smile.

"Yes, Mother, here we are."

Wang Mang saluted Xue Fengyi, and then bowed slightly to the rest of the Wang family, "My nephew has seen my uncle and four uncles. ”

After that, Jin Dao sat on a chair and said coldly: "I went out to play last night, and you Huo family servants dared to be rude to me and injured me, and they deserved it when I killed them." As for the Sun family, the Zhang family, and the Yang family, you three, hum.

I was supposed to sit and drink at the Yuefeng Inn, but I was trampled by Han Fei'er, who was arrested by the three of you, and I asked them to compensate Han Fei'er.

However, the young masters of the three of you actually deceived me and ordered five guards to attack me, which is also your big mistake. I slew them all to protect myself.

For these things, are you embarrassed to come to my Wang family to ask for compensation? Hmph, let's settle this account today. The Huo family bullied me and injured my arm, and I must be compensated. I read that they didn't know who I was at the time, and if you compensated me five hundred taels, the matter would be over.

As for the three of you in the Zhang family, you know my identity, but you still ordered the guards to kill me, and each of your families must compensate me with 800 taels for this matter, otherwise I will definitely not give up. ”

"Bastard!"

The four families shouted angrily in unison, and their faces turned red with anger.

They felt that Xue Fengyi was arrogant and arrogant, after all, she was a high-ranking member of the Wang family. Now this Wang Mang is even more arrogant, and he has to pay for compensation by himself, and he is suddenly furious.

"Go to war, start a war, start an all-out war, my Huo family will be inseparable from your Wang family from today onwards!"

"Okay, you yellow-mouthed child, how dare you hold it up like this? Do you really think you're a character? Looking for us to compensate? It seems that if we don't take you down today, how will we and the other four families see people? ”

Wang Mang's arrogant and outrageous attitude made it unbearable for everyone from the four families, and he did not hesitate to start a full-scale war with the Wang family to maintain the majesty of his family.

"Wang Xiannian, you listen to me. After this time, either you die or I die, I want to see what your Wang family is capable of, dare to oppress me and the other four families like this? ”

With that, the four families got up, flicked their sleeves, and walked towards the gate.

They are going back to tell the patriarch and carry out a comprehensive attack on the Wang family. At all costs, they must first join forces to destroy the Wang family and completely liquidate all the general ledgers.