The Emperor of the Three Realms

chapter 68

In terms of attitude and strategy, it was inconvenient for Jiang Chen to speak. Jiang Zheng on the other hand, said everything on his mind at once.    

Jiang Tong and his son nodded repeatedly as he spoke, agreeing completely.    

As for Jiang Chen, he smiled faintly and stood up, walking towards Jiang Yu. “Xiaoyu, your sister only asked you one question, do you have feelings for this woman?”    

Jiang Yu's handsome face flushed red, “My brother, I've only seen him once or twice a year since we were young. I never had any deep conversations with him, and had no feelings for him whatsoever. And, I do not particularly like women who like to force and like to rule, they are not virtuous.”    

"All right!"    

Jiang Chen smiled, “Thousand taels of gold will not buy love. Since you don't like it, then I'll make a decision for you today. This marriage certificate is declared broken from now on to next.”    

“Chen.” Jiang Tong stood up.    

Jiang Chen waved his hand. “Third uncle, I am the young duke. When my father was not here, I made a decision in the Jiang Han household.”    

Jiang Tong's throat moved faintly, as he wanted to say something, but he finally sighed in annoyance and sat down again. His arms trembled slightly, the depth of his anger was clearly visible.    

But, what else could he do besides this?    

Jing Man laughed out loud and stood proudly, his tone carrying a tone of scorn, “Young Duke, haha. They say that tiger fathers will not give birth to puppies. Young Duke has added to my knowledge today.”    

The connotation behind this was not praise for Jiang Chen, but rather ridiculing Jiang Chen for being cold. If it was Jiang Feng who was here, how could he give up here?    

Jiang Chen smiled lightly and did not avoid looking towards Jing Man in the slightest. “I add to your knowledge so easily? Looks like Chief Jing really lacks knowledge and experience.”    

"Oh? How do you say?" Jing Man's face darkened.    

“The marriage contract has been dissolved, but this issue is not finished.” Jiang Chen's face darkened and his tone suddenly became extremely cold. “You came from one tribe, but broke the marriage contract and challenged the authority of the ducal court. This is a crime. As a subordinate, you didn't greet the young duke when you saw him. This is another crime. Raging and roaring in the duke's palace, without respecting your superior. This is the third crime.    

Combined punishment for three offences! Take!”    

The four brothers from the Sheng battalion immediately jumped towards Jing Man like wolves and tigers as soon as Jiang Chen finished speaking!    

Jiang Tong started and then quickly realized the reality. He also immediately gave the order, “The main guard of the Jiang family, close the palace. Don't let a single person who came today leave!”    

Jing Man was also overconfident, or perhaps it was better said that he had acted recklessly without any hesitation at all. Even though he had brought a group of personal guards with him this time, in terms of absolute strength, there was still a huge gap between his bodyguard and the main guard of the duke's palace.    

He dared to come because Jiang Tong was always weak and weak, and would never take up arms. It was even more impossible that he dared to draw a sword against him, a great chieftain.    

However, he never expected that Jiang Chen, this demon incarnation, would return to the palace at this time. He did not think any further that this Jiang Chen would take action when he smiled cheerfully and remained calm and composed!    

The worst thing was that the four Sheng battalion brothers were all experts from the capital. Sheng One and Sheng Two even consisted of nine meridians of true qi.    

They were even able to fight Jing Man equally in a one-on-one fight.    

The four of them combined their efforts to force Jing Man into an extremely passive situation.    

Jiang Chen's new follower, Guo Jin, was also a symbol of dexterity and courage. His sword really busied Jing Caier. Although he was only six meridians true qi, he was actually able to defeat Jing Caier to the point where he did not know what to do with his hands and feet as he tried his hardest.    

Jiang Tong was also involved afterwards.    

Jiang Tong also had nine meridians of true qi. There was no doubt about the end of the battle after he joined the battle.    

Jing Man and all of his followers were arrested within an hour.    

“Jiang Chen, even your parents don't have the guts to do anything to me! You dare to conspire against me! The Redbud tribe will fight with you until the end of time because you have done this to me!”    

Jing Man was really angry. He had been rampaging in the Jiang Han territory his entire life. Other than succumbing in front of Jiang Feng, he had never suffered a loss.    

He had been detained by others today and was even tied up. It's very embarrassing for him.    

“Third uncle, gather all family clan members. I want to have a clan meeting!    

Jiang Chen glanced at Jing Man. “Put these people secretly behind bars. Sheng One, have them take this pill so as not to be too noisy.”    

Jiang Tong summoned the family clan members on behalf of the duke. No one dared to underestimate him then.    

They did not go to see Jiang Chen because Jiang Chen was useless. He was a useless and not very famous person in their eyes, which was why they dared to act so wildly.    

Although Jiang Tong had a weak and passive personality, he was the one that Jiang Feng had personally entrusted to act as duke. None of the members of the Jiang family clan dared to disobey when he used the power of the duke.    

After all, Jiang Tong's level of training made him the first after Jiang Feng, not to mention his identity!    

All the members of the Jiang family clan numbered between one to two hundred people at the end of the day.    

However, the main hall of the duke's palace was quite spacious. It was still quite spacious even when one to two hundred people were standing within it.    

Jiang Tong and his son stood to the right of Jiang Chen, and Jiang Chen's followers stood to his left.    

“Greetings to the young duke!”    

“Why did no one tell us that the young duke had returned?”    

"Indeed. I happened to be away two days ago, and did not receive the news. It was my fault for failing to meet that guest.”    

All the members of this clan were quite astute. They did not go to greet Jiang Chen, as they wanted to secretly play around with trivial matters. However, no one dared to act ruthlessly when they actually saw Jiang Chen directly.    

“Jiang Zheng, speak.”    

Since following Jiang Chen, Jiang Zheng's entire presence and composure had changed completely after the matter in the Hall of Healing. He was now paying his respects to Jiang Chen.    

“Everything, first of all I want to report one thing. Jing Man and his daughter from the Redbud tribe had just caused a commotion in the duke's palace. They disrespected their superiors, and disrespected the young duke. They have been captured by the young duke and detained secretly!”    

He delivered the heavyweight news as soon as he opened his mouth.    

"What's? Jing Man arrested and locked up behind bars?”    

“This... We just saw Jing Man behaving viciously at the palace door.”    

“Jing Man, caught?”    

The members of the Jiang family clan were all shocked and perplexed when they heard this news. They think it's amazing. Jing Man has been arrested? The most important thing is, they hear other implications.    

Jing Man had caused a commotion in the duke's palace and disrespected his superiors. He did not respect the young duke. All these evils made the fine hairs on their bodies stand up when they heard them.    

We should know, that as a member of the Jiang family clan, none of them went to greet the young duke. This could also be considered a great disrespect towards the young duke.    

When their minds are fixed on this, these people start to become a little nervous, no matter what their status or position is.    

If Jiang Chen wanted to take issue with this, it was likely that they would all find it difficult to escape this calamity.    

Jiang Zheng smiled faintly. “As members of the Jiang family clan, we all come from the same origin. Blood is thicker than water, and when the Jiang family has a problem, we band together or take care to save our own skin. Young Duke wants to take advantage of this opportunity to witness your character!”    

Jiang Zheng's words also gave them a way out.    

Smart people immediately realize their mistakes. A clan elder who was over fifty years old smiled, “My Jiang family has always been united under the leadership of this duke. This Jing Man often came to the manor to act wild. Catching her was the right thing to do, we supported her wholeheartedly!    

Right, Jing Man, the chieftain dares to insult the authority of the duke's palace, he should be arrested!    

“The young Duke was wise and brilliant!”    

“He is the son of the duke, we support the young duke!”    

They are all quick to absorb. Upon seeing that Jiang Chen had even removed a thorn like Jing Man, they knew that it was as easy as blowing a speck of dust if he wanted to deal with a family member.    

Judging from Jiang Chen's current state, if this demon incarnation became confused and accused them of a crime as well, then things would become very bad.    

Therefore, they all immediately expressed their support. First for self-insurance, and secondly as members of the Jiang family clan, they really had no reason to defend Jing Man.    

The Jiang family members also deeply hated Jing Man's arrogant attitude. Jiang Tong had no method to deal with Jing Man, so they were naturally speechless.    

Now that Jing Man had been captured by Jiang Chen, they first felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction as they let go of their unpleasant feelings; they also felt confused. How could Jiang Chen gain courage and determination in the two, three years after he left?    

Except, looking at his personal bodyguards behind him who were looking around with the sharp gazes of the demons, the hearts of the members of this clan were pounding like drums and they did not dare to say much.    

Jiang Chen had no desire to pander in front of his clan members, and said in a timid tone, “Third uncle, pass the orders of the ducal palace, and gather all the tribes in the region. Have them come to River Wave City to attend the tribe convention. There's something important I want to announce. Failure to come within three days will be considered treason!”    

The various tribes of course did not dare to be cold once the duke's orders were given.    

They all traveled to River Wave City as quickly as possible.    

That night, Jiang Chen called out to the seniors who had more prominent positions and reputations and treated them to a banquet inside the palace.    

If not for the matter with Jing Man, these elders would probably not have been present at Jiang Chen's banquet. However, the past was not the present, and they all felt that there was something strange about this matter, after seeing young duke Jiang Chen today.    

Therefore, the six elders all arrived quickly. These people are very experienced and very intelligent. When they met each other at the palace door, they all looked at each other and smiled, a little awkward and a little unable to understand the current situation.    

“Older Xi, what is behind Jiang Chen's arm?”    

“Ai, I can't see it clearly. I also cannot understand it. Have you all discovered that Jiang Chen seems to have changed a lot in the three years he was invisible?” An elder with gray hair spoke. He was the elder with the longest serving record in the Jiang family clan, and everyone called him Elder Xi.    

“Ai, I've heard that this Jiang Chen is so ridiculous outside of expectations in the capital. Rumor has it that he can't even pass the basic exam. If this child is allowed to continue playing around like this, how can my Jiang family maintain the rank of a duke?”    

“It seems not, really not like that!” Elder Xi shook his head. “When I look at Jiang Chen, I don't see someone who can't pass the basic exam.”    

“Heh heh, what's the point of saying so much. Let's go inside and see what he says!” A relatively younger elder passed by and took the lead walking into the palace.    

The banquet was very fancy. Jiang Chen sat on the main seat, with Jiang Tong on his left.    

Everyone took their seats according to service records. Jiang Zheng was being proactive while pouring wine for them in order.    

“The gathered elders, I, Jiang Chen, don't want to mention the matter before. I'll talk about one thing today. I competed for the title of first rank duke in the Hidden Dragon Trial this time, and this time I returned to carry out the second mission of the first rank. I need everyone's help with this. If the elders are willing to help, please drink their wine!”    

Jiang Chen raised his cup, the aura of a superior appearing spontaneously.    

Whahuh?    

The first duke? First rank mission?    

This news even surprised Jiang Tong. His arms trembled, so shocked that he almost spilled his wine.