bullyxtreme Chapter 79 Your aristocratic families aren't this spineless, are they?
Chapter 79 Your aristocratic families aren't this spineless, are they?
"Lü...Lü Xiao!"
Zheng Ji's body seemed to be nailed to the spot, his calves trembling uncontrollably, and his voice trembling slightly.
He wasn't really afraid of Lü Xiao, but rather of Lü Xiao, a country bumpkin who acted without considering the consequences.
If I were to risk my life and kill him on the spot, that would be a huge loss.
After all, the two were of vastly different social standing. What was Lü Xiao compared to him, who had the entire Zheng family of Xingyang to consider?
Are you scared?
Lu Xiao raised an eyebrow, his tone slightly mocking.
He had thought that the Zheng family of Xingyang were all tough and resilient, but he never expected them to be so despicable.
Previously, Zheng Kun had been beaten to his knees and begged for mercy by him, and now that his grandfather is Zheng Ji, he is still a spineless coward.
"From now on, let's all live in peace."
Zheng Ji forcibly suppressed the fear and humiliation in his heart, gritted his teeth and said that he really did not want to get entangled with someone like Lü Xiao.
In terms of martial prowess, no one in the entire Sui Dynasty could rival Lü Xiao.
In terms of power, Lü Xiao enjoyed Yang Guang's deep trust and was at the height of the emperor's favor, so Yang Guang would never abandon him.
The most prudent choice right now is for everyone to go their own way, with the main road leading to the sky.
"From what you're saying, you feel unsafe being around me?"
Lu Xiao chuckled, turned to look at the other members of the aristocratic families, and laughed loudly:
"No wonder you were hiding in the crowd and didn't dare to show yourself. You were afraid of me."
Zheng Ji clenched his fist tightly under his sleeve. In his entire life, had anyone ever dared to speak to him like that?
In the past, he was the one who looked down on these country bumpkins, but now he was being frightened by a commoner and had to take the initiative to make peace.
He simply couldn't swallow this insult.
"Don't think I'm afraid of you!" Zheng Ji said, forcing a defiant tone. "As a court official, I simply don't want things to escalate to a point of mutual destruction, damaging harmony within the court!"
"Damaged the harmony?" Lu Xiao seemed to have heard the biggest joke in the world. "You said something about mutual destruction in front of so many colleagues, as if I forced you to do it."
"You're blatantly distorting the truth; this is utterly lawless!"
Before he finished speaking, Lü Xiao reached out and gave a seemingly casual, light push.
Caught off guard, Zheng Ji staggered and fell backward.
Upon seeing this, the members of the prominent families nearby quickly stepped forward to support him, fearing that he would fall to the ground and lose face.
"Lu Zilie! Lord Zheng has already taken a step back; one should be lenient when possible!"
The people of the Lu family in Fanyang could no longer stand by and watch this outrageous scene, and couldn't help but stand up and rebuke them.
In the past, people like Lü Xiao, who came from humble backgrounds, were not qualified to stand shoulder to shoulder with them.
Now that they have gained power, they are so arrogant, which is truly despicable.
"Oh~" Lü Xiao turned his head slightly.
Pei Yuanqing and Yuwen Chenglong immediately stepped forward, staring at the Lu clan member with unfriendly expressions.
"Now that you aristocratic families can't kill me, and you're terrified, aren't you all such cowards?"
"Hahaha!!" Yuwen Chenglong looked at the group of aristocratic families whose faces were ashen and laughed loudly without any restraint.
Although he was born into the Yuwen family, he was considered a member of a prominent family.
But he had already made up his mind to follow Lü Xiao, so naturally he would go along with Lü Xiao's corrupt practices.
"Pfft!"
Pei Yuanqing held back for a long time, but finally couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Even though some of these people from prominent families were his elders from the Pei clan, he couldn't help but admire Lü Xiao's courage.
In all his life, this was the first time he had ever seen someone so blatantly confront an entire aristocratic family. Such courage was truly admirable.
"We'll settle things slowly after the celebration banquet."
After saying this, Lü Xiao led his men away.
He was unwilling to kill Zheng Ji now, otherwise he wouldn't be able to see Zheng Ji's expression after he was made a king.
Moreover, given his current abilities, even if he didn't slaughter all the powerful families, Yang Guang wouldn't stop him from starting with the Zheng family.
"My lord, you're truly amazing!"
Yuwen Chenglong witnessed Lü Xiao's power once again today.
Not only are they fierce on the battlefield, but they are also ruthless towards powerful families.
"Do you even need to tell me? If the Marquis wasn't fierce, would he be called the Marquis?"
Pei Yuanqing stepped forward and separated Lü Xiao and Yuwen Chenglong.
"Alright, let's all go home now. See you at the victory celebration banquet."
Upon reaching the corner, Lü Xiao spoke to Pei Yuanqing and Yuwen Chenglong.
Afterwards, the three separated, leaving only Li Jing and the others standing still.
"Pharmacist, you and the others go back to camp first."
"Yes."
Li Jing nodded and left with the remaining soldiers.
Now, besides a tiger and a horse, there was no one else by Lü Xiao's side.
Upon entering his own residence, he was greeted by three people.
Xue Liang, Yang Yu'er, Yang Ruyi.
Lu Xiao, who was not afraid of fighting on the battlefield, was now truly stumped.
He wants them all; that's inevitable.
I intended to explain them one by one, but unexpectedly, they all came.
"Fourteenth Brother!"
"Lu Zilie!"
Yang Ruyi and Yang Yu'er spoke at the same time, and rushed towards Lü Xiao with their arms outstretched.
Whom should I hug?
At this moment, Lü Xiao made another choice, but the system did not appear.
In an instant, a figure swiftly passed the two women and rushed to Lu Xiao's side.
"Fourteenth Brother, your second brother has missed you so much!"
Xue Liang hugged Lü Xiao tightly and patted him on the back.
"Second brother, fourteenth brother misses you too!"
In the past, Lü Xiao would have definitely kicked Xue Liang away.
But Xue Liang's sudden hug today really solved his problem.
"Haha, isn't Second Brother clever enough?"
Xue Liang said in a low voice.
Yang Ruyi had bumped into Yang Yu'er earlier and had been holding a grudge against her because she hadn't arrived first.
To prevent Lü Xiao from being caught in the middle and put in an awkward position, his second brother had to step in.
"Once I'm called Second Brother, I'll be Second Brother forever!"
The two men walked into the mansion while talking, seemingly unaware of the two women.
Yang Ruyi and Yang Yu'er exchanged a glance, then turned and followed.
"Fourteenth Brother, you fought brilliantly in that battle! Your second brother truly admires you!"
Xue Liang's words were sincere; no wonder his adoptive father recommended him to His Majesty.
If it were him going to the northern desert, he would definitely lead eight hundred people around and come back.
"Second Brother, you flatter me. Next time we fight Goguryeo, how about Fourteenth Brother leads you to a great victory?"
Lu Xiao sat down in the chair and poured himself a bowl of water.
"Alright, you said it yourself. If the opportunity arises, your second brother will definitely follow you."
Xue Liang had witnessed Lü Xiao's abilities firsthand.
He gained a great deal of credit when Yang Xuangan was captured.
Although Lü Xiao is invincible on the battlefield, he finds it quite difficult to succeed in matters of the heart.
"Lu Zilie, is the northern grassland fun?"
Yang Ruyi stood to Lü Xiao's left, playing with Lü Xiao's pheasant feathers in her hand.
"It's not fun."
Lu Xiao recalled that there really wasn't much fun to do.
Most of them are either on their way or on their way to get there.
"Fourteenth brother, did the amulet your sister gave you work this time?"