Chapter 932: 51: The Dragon Bows Low

Chapter 932: Chapter 51: The Dragon Bows Low

Feng Province Provincial City.

Chunya Pavilion, the highest-class club in the provincial city, bar none.

Because behind this club stands the Lu Family.

In a superior private room of Chunya Pavilion.

On the Green Jade table, a gilded silver-inlaid incense burner wafted strands of smoke.

“This tea is a specialty of our Feng Province, named ‘Seven Boiling Points Snow’.”

Lu Wenzheng wore a casual robe, smiling as he poured boiling water into the teacup, “It must be boiled seven times to reveal its ‘beauty’.”

As the boiling water was poured for the seventh time, snowflake-like patterns emerged on the surface of the tea.

A refreshing fragrance, akin to ice and snow soothing the heart and lungs, filled the room.

Sitting opposite Lu Wenzheng was a young man with a jade hairpin and an exceptionally handsome face.

The man had almond-shaped eyes that were particularly charming when he smiled:

“Truly extraordinary.”

“Xiuyong, have a taste.”

Lu Wenzheng smiled as he finished pouring the tea, pushing the cup in front of the other party.

For him, the head of the Lu Family, to personally brew tea, the identity of the young man before him was naturally anything but ordinary.

The young man’s name was Xiao Xiuyong, the only son of the current head of the Xiao Family, one of the ‘Ten Gate Valves’!

“Thank you, Uncle Lu.”

Xiao Xiuyong picked up the teacup and took a light sip, praising:

“Uncle Lu’s tea brewing skills have improved immensely, I am indeed fortunate.”

“Hahaha.”

Lu Wenzheng laughed, his eyes narrowing to slits, “If Xiuyong likes it, come often as my guest and enjoy my craft.”

Xiao Xiuyong shook his head, “I would love to, but my father watches me closely, not allowing any idleness. This visit to Feng Province to see Uncle Lu is a stolen moment of leisure.”

Lu Wenzheng looked at him, “I heard you have already awakened the fifth core-level extraordinary ability, reaching the peak of the Tao Foundation Stage. With a few more years of honing, entering the Martial Arts Master’s realm should be no problem. By then, you may not even be thirty, such a young Martial Arts Master; Brother Xiao has a great son, I truly envy you.”

Xiao Xiuyong was twenty-eight this year, and breaking through to become a Martial Arts Master within two years was actually quite challenging. However, hearing Lu Wenzheng’s praises, his smile grew even wider.

“A few of my brothers also have extraordinary talents, Uncle Lu need not envy.”

Xiao Xiuyong laughed.

Lu Wenzheng waved his hand, “They’re all quite inadequate, how can they compare with you? Best not to mention them.”

“Hahaha, Uncle Lu, come, have some tea.”

Xiao Xiuyong greatly enjoyed this kind of flattery.

In fact, he had heard plenty of similar flattery, but those were from servants and people of lesser status around him.

How could it compare to being flattered face-to-face by the head of the Lu Family, a governor?

Especially since Lu Wenzheng’s praise was not at all exaggerated, but rather masterfully sincere, making one feel genuine.

What young person doesn’t enjoy being praised and adored?

Only someone like Li Fei, who seemed twenty but possessed a remarkably mature mindset, could keep a good handle on themselves.

After a round of Lu Wenzheng’s flattery, Xiao Xiuyong took the initiative to say:

“I am aware of the conflict between Uncle Lu and Li Fei. Has Uncle Lu ever tried talking it over with him?”

Lu Wenzheng shook his head, “This Marquis Jing’an is unwilling to talk to me. It seems he is determined to eliminate us completely.”

Xiao Xiuyong frowned slightly, “Wasn’t it Xu Jing who drove his teacher to his death? Even if the Lu Family offended him, it doesn’t deserve total eradication, does it?”

Lu Wenzheng sighed, “Later I tried to make a move against him a few times. Although he didn’t catch any solid evidence, he probably blames me and Xu Jing.”

Xiao Xiuyong fell silent.

In fact, he could fully understand Lu Wenzheng’s actions. If he were in the same position, making an enemy of a genius like Li Fei, it would only be wise to eliminate him before he fully blossoms!

However, Lu Wenzheng’s repeated attempts had failed, leading to the current situation.

“This feud is indeed not small.”

Xiao Xiuyong said.

Lu Wenzheng looked at him, “Xiuyong, could you help Uncle Lu mediate a bit? I believe that Marquis Jing’an would surely give you face.”

This was the main reason he had invited Xiao Xiuyong today.

He had already received reports of Lu Wenya’s private meeting with Li Fei.

He was well aware of the various internal family movements during this period.

Having been the head of the Lu Family for over twenty years, it hadn’t been for nothing.

He could roughly guess what Li Fei and Lu Wenya discussed.

One had to admit, Li Fei’s strategy was both brilliant and ruthless!

But of course, Lu Wenzheng wouldn’t sit idly by.

While Li Fei infiltrated from within the Lu family, he sought external support, finding Xiao Xiuyong.

The Xiao Family, where Xiao Xiuyong was from, was far stronger than the Lu Family.

The Lu Family ranked in the middle-lower of the ‘Ten Gate Valves’, while the Xiao Family had consistently been in the top three for hundreds of years!

In the five hundred years since the establishment of the Da Lan Dynasty, the Xiao Family had produced three Empresses.

The current head of the Xiao Family’s sister is the current Empress!

Xiao Xiuyong, the first in line to succeed the family, is also the cousin of the Crown Prince!

So it was Xiao Xiuyong he asked to mediate.

As the Crown Prince began to oversee the government, the Xiao Family’s status also rose significantly, almost ranking first among the ‘Ten Gate Valves’!

This also gave Xiao Xiuyong confidence, making him feel qualified to mediate this matter.

“The Crown Prince values Li Fei highly, my attempt to mediate may be inappropriate.”

Xiao Xiuyong said reservedly.

“Hey, you grew up playing with the Crown Prince, no matter how close Li Fei is to him, can it compare to you?”

Lu Wenzheng subtly praised him, “Moreover, I don’t need you to truly convince Li Fei, just ask for an opportunity to sit down and talk. Whether we can come to an agreement is my business!”