The Soldier King Becomes a Useless Little Girl

Chapter 315 - 314: Who Calls the Shots in This Family

Emperor Longteng valued loyalty and showed special affection to Chu Beiqing.

Yet if one were to say who else in Longteng Country could influence Emperor Longteng’s commands, it would be the old master of the Chu Family.

The Chu Family was known for its strict family rules. As founding contributors at the dawn of Longteng Country, they’ve been nobles for many generations.

Old Master Chu of the Chu Mansion was both a scholar and a warrior, his youth no lesser than his son Chu Beiqing, he followed Emperor Longteng’s father in conquests to the south and battles to the north.

That Longteng Country could maintain a corner of peace in an era where great nations stood side by side was due to the solid foundation laid by Old Master Chu and Emperor Longteng’s father.

However, since that old master himself disliked fame and profit, after Longteng Country stabilized somewhat, he resigned his official post, handing it over to General Shi at the time.

The late Emperor, in recognition of his meritorious services, bestowed upon him a Death Exemption Token.

Old Master Chu, feeling the weight of too many lives taken, had his eldest son Chu Beiqing and his second son Chu Tianyi practice medicine to cleanse themselves of the slaughter.

You should know that Chu Beiqing was once a martial arts prodigy in Longteng Country who caused the True Dragon’s Image to appear, but alas, he was only allowed to study medicine.

This shows just how imposing Old Master Chu truly was.

Although Emperor Longteng has recognized Xin Lin, Old Master Chu has yet to end his seclusion.

As long as he does not recognize Xin Lin, she cannot hope to enter the doors of Chu Mansion, let alone be acknowledged by the Chu Family as their young lady.

Chu Tianyi was also banking on this point, which is why he was so confident and suppressed Xin Lin and her father.

Even if this matter is taken to Emperor Longteng, the Emperor cannot interfere with the affairs of the Chu Mansion.

With Old Master Chu yet to end his seclusion, Chu Mansion is still under the word of Chu Tianyi!

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Xin Lin’s face tightened with nervousness.

"Someone, throw her out!"

Chu Tianyi’s face held a smug expression.

"Wait, before you throw me out, I have a question. Before Old Master Chu went into seclusion, did he say who would run the Chu Mansion?"

Xin Lin asked calmly and collectedly.

"Of course it’s the second..."

A lackey beside Chu Tianyi hurriedly replied.

"As far as I know, that’s not the case."

The expression on Chu Tianyi’s face changed, only to see the third young master of the Chu Mansion, Chu Zhaonan, striding over.

"Third brother, what do you mean by that?"

Chu Tianyi’s expression shifted.

The commotion caused by Xin Lin was indeed significant, drawing the nearby Chu Zhaonan.

"Second brother, before our father went into seclusion, he said that the family affairs should be managed by our eldest brother. Unfortunately, something happened to him later. However, father never formally instructed who should replace our eldest brother."

Chu Zhaonan’s face showed a demeanor of friendly and profitable dealings.

Chu Zhaonan, the third son of the Chu Family, was also born of a concubine.

He had always harbored resentment towards Chu Tianyi.

After the Zixiao Palace Exam ended, Chu Zhaonan heard about Chu Beiqing gaining a daughter.

He thought this daughter would just be a minor stir, but it turned out this girl was quite formidable, coming directly to their doorstep.

"This must be Third Uncle."

Xin Lin saw Chu Zhaonan and winked at him.

Chu Zhaonan took a look at Xin Lin; hey, you can’t deny, the girl was quite charming, with a fair complexion and a pair of ink-black eyes, as shiny as glass marbles.

The nose and eyes bore some resemblance to Chu Beiqing as a child.

Having heard she came in second in the Written Examination, it seems she’s no ordinary country girl.

"What third uncle, Chu Mansion’s matters aren’t up to you Chu Zhaonan to decide, throw her out!"

Chu Tianyi shouted angrily.

"Wait! Since my father is the appointed Family Head of Chu Mansion by Old Family Master, what right do you have to blabber on!"

Xin Lin’s lips curled, as she unleashed a barrage of words.