The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!

Chapter 590: Chapter 541, Making a Name with a Single Feat_1

As soon as Yan Wentao saw Xiao Yeyang deliberately reveal his Jinling Guard token, he faintly understood why they had come today, so he also casually showed his own token.

Yan Wenkai was originally here to demonstrate his value. Seeing Xiao Yeyang reveal his identity, he immediately followed suit.

The study was somewhat quiet.

The elder Mr. Su and the third Mr. Su had lost their earlier ease and comfort, and now, both of their faces were somewhat solemn as they silently watched Xiao Yeyang.

The Jinling Guard…

If one were to speak of the person most feared by officials in Daxia, it would undoubtedly be a member of the Jinling Guard.

Usually, a visit from the Jinling Guard spelled trouble.

The elder Mr. Su was somewhat uncertain of Xiao Yeyang’s intentions for this visit, glancing at his grandson who had left before automatically positioning himself behind Yan Wenkai and Yan Wentao, who now stood at Xiao Yeyang’s back.

Neither man looked around or said a word. The sharp aura they emitted was alarming.

The elder Mr. Su, who had weathered great storms, saw at a glance that both men’s hands were stained with blood.

Goodness, if they hadn’t revealed their identities on their own, he might have really misjudged them.

Yan Wentao and Yan Wenkai knew the elder Mr. Su was appraising them and also understood that the old man was hoping they would give him a hint, but neither of them spoke, stubbornly holding against the old man’s gaze.

The most at ease in the room was Xiao Yeyang. At that moment, he was leisurely leaning back in his chair, holding a teacup, pinching the lid, and gently skimming off the tea leaves floating on the surface of the water.

He wasn’t drinking, just idly fidgeting with it.

In the entire room, only the friction between the teacup lid and the teacup could be heard.

With every scrape of the lid, the mood of the elder Mr. Su and the third Mr. Su grew more somber.

After a while, the elder Mr. Su sighed and was the first to speak, “I wonder what the Little Prince’s visit is about this time?”

Xiao Yeyang looked up at the elder Mr. Su and smiled, “I only recently learned that the Su Family is indeed a venerable aristocratic family, with such a large and wealthy estate.”

The elder Mr. Su’s expression sharpened, and he clasped his hands together in a fist, “I ask the Little Prince to speak frankly.”

Xiao Yeyang glanced at Yan Wenkai and continued toying with his teacup.

Yan Wenkai took an envelope from his bosom and handed it to the elder Mr. Su.

The elder Mr. Su stood up, received the envelope, took a quick glance at Yan Wenkai, then hastily opened it. As he saw its contents, his complexion instantly turned ashen, and his hands began to tremble.

Seeing this, the third Mr. Su immediately came forward to support the elder, “Father!”

Yan Wenkai was also somewhat worried about the elder Mr. Su and wanted to come forward to help, but after seeing Xiao Yeyang’s warning look, he forcefully held back.

Xiao Yeyang watched the elder Mr. Su with a faint smile. How could the head of an old aristocratic family not withstand a little shock? He was merely relying on his age, intending to use the sentiments from their previous interactions to garner more benefits for the upcoming conversation.

Seeing the three men’s indifference, the elder Mr. Su internally cursed them as ‘sly little brats,’ then had to calm his agitated emotions on his own.

In the meantime, the third Mr. Su had also swiftly read the contents of the envelope. After reading it, his entire complexion whitened, and he urgently said to Xiao Yeyang, “Little Prince, we are not aware of these matters. The Su Family is extensive with many members, and many things are beyond our control.”

Xiao Yeyang put down the teacup, still smiling, “I’m willing to believe the third Mr. Su, but…” he pointed at the letter in his hand, “although the author of this letter is from a collateral line, they have a close relationship with your main family line. If I’m not mistaken, they even sent you generous gifts for the New Year.”

Seeing his son reveal weakness from the outset, the elder Mr. Su felt somewhat helpless and, before his son could speak again, interjected, “Little Prince, there must be some misunderstanding. Our Su Family has always been loyal and true. Could it be mistaken?”

Xiao Yeyang looked at the elder Mr. Su with a smile that wasn’t entirely a smile, “Is the elder Mr. Su questioning the capability of the Jinling Guard in handling affairs?”

Old Master Su hastily denied, “That is not what I meant, sir. It’s just that a tall tree catches the wind. Perhaps someone wants to frame the Su Family.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yeyang glanced at Yan Wenkai.

Yan Wenkai then took out a piece of paper from his person.

There was nothing written on the paper, just a stamped pattern.

Seeing Old Master Su’s complexion change again, Xiao Yeyang smiled and said, “This is the seal from an intercepted letter, which Wenkai has specifically copied. You’re not unfamiliar with it, are you, Old Master? I’ve heard that each of the five elders of the Su Family seems to have one.”

At these words, Old Master Su collapsed into his chair, closing his eyes, his chest heaving.

Su Third Master was anxiously standing by.

Xiao Yeyang glanced at Yan Wenkai.

Receiving the cue, Yan Wenkai began, “The Su Family dared to secretly sell the imperial kiln ware, a crime of great disrespect and lèse-majesté. What is unforgivable is that it was even transported to the vicinity of the Imperial Mausoleum.”

Hearing this, Old Master Su immediately opened his eyes.

Selling imperial kiln ware privately could be managed; by ousting the involved lineage from the Su Family, the others would no longer be implicated.

But, if there was a connection to the Imperial Mausoleum…

Thinking of Prince Hongxin, who guarded the Imperial Mausoleum, Old Master Su really started to feel uneasy.

He had never imagined that his relatives would dare get involved in the struggle for the throne, especially while the current Emperor had a firm hold on power.

That was a crime that could lead to the extermination of the entire clan!

Realizing that Xiao Yeyang had not brought anyone else with him, Old Master Su steadied his nerves, took a deep breath, and looked firmly at Xiao Yeyang, “Little Prince, is there something you would like to instruct?”

Xiao Yeyang smiled, “Hongxin was my study companion, and over the years, I’ve come to understand the Su Family quite well. I know that the vast majority of the Su Family are loyal to Daxia. However, when a tree grows large, it is bound to harbor pests, and these pests must be ‘rooted out without mercy,’ lest they hollow out the tree.”

Old Master Su quickly said, “The Little Prince speaks truly.”

Xiao Yeyang, “…The Su Family’s collateral branches have been selling imperial kiln ware privately for several years now, haven’t they?”

Upon hearing this, Yan Wenkai quickly glanced at Xiao Yeyang.

He now understood why they were here.

Could anyone acquire imperial kiln ware without the right connections?

As for transporting it to the Imperial Mausoleum and passing through various checkpoints, wouldn’t it be inspected by officials?

But the collateral branches of the Su Family had been doing this for several years, with impunity. What did this suggest?

Xiao Yeyang clearly had no intention of holding the Su Family responsible, but he did aim to use them to find out which officials had aligned themselves with Prince Hongxin.

Although the Jinling Guard could undertake such a task, they were too conspicuous; any movement would cause a commotion and alert Prince Hongxin’s faction. However, the Su Family was different. Using their family status as cover, they could secretly conduct their investigation.

If Yan Wenkai could figure this out, then Old Master Su didn’t need to be told.

Watching Xiao Yeyang, who appeared calm and collected while fully in control of the situation, Old Master Su’s expression grew complex. He felt ashamed of his own shortsightedness, recalling how he and his son had just recently been doubtful of the Little Prince’s prospects.

Little did he know that in his ignorance, the Little Prince had grown to a level that even he found daunting.

True to the saying, he had kept silent until his one utterance shook everyone!

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