Chapter 718: Promotion

Chapter 718: PromotionAfter that, there was news spread that Nan Shu Cheng got promotion.

He contributed greatly to procure the evidences that stated how Mu Family had abused their authorities. Not only that, they also mistreated their descendant and made use of the children for their benefits.

This caused an uproar.

After all, everyone knew that General Mu was an upright man. How could it be possible for his family members to be so...

*sigh*

Discussion spread all across the Capital City and even after several days, it didn't die down. Nan Shu Cheng originally planned on making grand celebration, but recalling that it would soon be Emperor Yang Zhou's marriage, he decided to postpone the celebration until Emperor Yang Zhou had gotten married.

That way, it would not seem as if he was trying to steal the attention away.

With double celebration, Nan Shu Cheng was in such a good mood every single day while he was watching the downfall of Mu Family. They were pressed over and over and finally couldn't do anything but to accept that their family was no more.

Those with heavy crimes were immediately executed while the others who only watched from their family was pardoned. However, their noble title was striped and their entire family would only be commoner from now on.

Only General Mu and his immediate family still retained their noble title.

After all, General Mu's contribution couldn't be ignored. He was one of the few powerful general who had served the nation. Even though he couldn't come back to the battlefield, the kingdom wouldn't mistreat him, his wife, and his children.

They were basically save.

... Findd new stories at novelhall.com

After the first visit from Concubine Mu, she hadn't paid any other visit. Probably, she was too busy dealing with so many things after receiving the power to control the entire residence. Even with the help of Concubine Yu, it was not easy.

Madam Qu had most of the power.

The servants would mostly follow Madam Qu in whatever she was planning to do. For them to switch side so easily wouldn't be easy and Nan Hua understood that very clearly. This action of giving the power to someone else was simply Nan Shu Cheng's punishment for Madam Qu temporarily.

He didn't have any plan on keeping this up.

"I'm going to see my father."

Xiao Yun acknowledged it and led Nan Hua out. Internally, she was wondering whether this would be a good decision or not. After all, Nan Hua was grounded and had been staying here for two weeks quietly.

Two weeks should be more than enough for Nan Shu Cheng's temper to die down, right?

For some reason, Xiao Yun was not entirely sure about that.

The two of them walked to the main hall where Nan Shu Cheng was located. His eyebrows scrunched when he saw Nan Hua. He was still busy preparing the present for Emperor Yang Zhou's marriage. After all, every item had to be good or it would be seen as a show of disrespect towards the Imperial Family.

"Nan Hua greets Father," Nan Hua curtsied lightly. Her demeanor was polite and restrained, all in accordance to etiquette.

Nan Shu Cheng looked at Nan Hua coldly. "What do you want?"

"I'm here to ask for permission to pay a visit to Mu Family," Nan Hua replied unhurriedly. Seeing the displeasure on Nan Shu Cheng's face, she added calmly, "Fourth Miss Mu is my friend and many noble ladies had seen us close to each other. I would like to pay a visit to her since her family has been in this state."

Her words were calm and unhurried. It didn't seem as if Nan Hua was here to ask for permission but more like she was informing him.

"What makes you think that I will allow you to get out?"

"Would the outside world like to hear how Nan Family didn't treasure friendship because the current head is acting ignorant and didn't want trouble?" Nan Hua asked back.