Chapter 265: Chapter 265 Condolences
Tong Family.
When Tong Yunshu and Yang Fei returned to the Tong Family with the body of Tong Yan, a mourning hall had already been set up—where the bodies of Tong Hai and Tong Fujun were displayed.
The mbers of the Tong Family had not fully recovered from the huge catastrophe and shock of the previous day, and the entire Tong Family was shrouded in deathly stillness, everyone’s spirits were incredibly low, and faces were etched with worry.
Yesterday evening, it seed as if Tong Yan had been rescued by soone, but so far, there had been no sign of him, and his phone was unreachable; the Tong Family was incredibly worried, not knowing how the old man was faring.
If the old man had passed away, then it would truly be as if the sky had fallen on the Tong Family.
Early in the morning, when Tong Yunshu and Yang Fei arrived with Tong Yan’s body, the Tong Family was thrown into utter chaos, with many collapsing in tears.
The sky of the Tong Family had truly fallen.
As the stabilizer of the Tong Family, Tong Yan had protected the Tong Family for decades; under his guard, the Tong Family went from being an insignificant small clan to a Martial Arts Family with a certain status in the Martial World. Moreover, they beca the wealthiest in Binhai, commanding significant influence.
Now that Tong Yan was gone, along with Tong Hai and Tong Fujun, the mainstays and leaders of the Tong Family had all departed from this world, leaving the Tong Family headless.
Even if a new Family Head could be elected, without the stabilizer Tong Yan to rely on, the Tong Family would still be in a precarious position, at risk of fading into obscurity at any mont.
Considering how many powerful individuals targeted the Tong Family yesterday, one could imagine how difficult the days ahead would be for the Tong Family.
At this ti, many of the clan elders had lost the ambition to vie for the position of Clan Leader, due to the imnse pressure and the ever-present danger of losing their lives.
Therefore, after Tong Yan’s body was placed in the coffin, so of the elder family mbers gathered together and approached Tong Yunshu, surrounding her.
An elder said, "Yunshu girl, while Tong Yan was alive, he supported you as the head of the Tong Family, in command of all major and minor affairs. Yesterday, your grandfather and your second uncle committed treacherous acts against the family that were equivalent to leading wolves into our house and betraying our ancestors; their deaths are well deserved. Now, the Tong Family is united in supporting you as our Family Head. This ss of the Tong Family now rests on your shoulders, young lady."
"Indeed, Yunshu, although you are a woman, you are more capable and determined than the males of your age within our family. Plus, with you being good friends with Yang Fei, it is most fitting for you to assu the role of the Family Head, and we all support you."
"Right, from now on, if anyone in the Tong Family dares to oppose, they are not true mbers of the Tong Family."
"Exactly, we of the Tong Family must present a united front and not allow outsiders to scoff at us. We believe that under Yunshu’s leadership, we will gradually recover and uphold the dignity of the Tong Family."
For a mont, several influential family mbers spoke up, expressing their support.
Tong Yunshu’s gaze swept around the gathered people, understanding their thoughts.
Many truly supported her ascent to power, as they belonged to the weaker class within the Martial World, and were more concerned about whether the Tong Family could make money—and she had indeed earned a significant amount for the Tong Family.
Besides, a small portion who originally had their ambitions among the more distant relatives, were now also supporting her, fearing the responsibility.
Now that Third Grandpa was gone, and the Tong Family lacked a pillar of support, they recognized they weren’t capable of assuming the role of Family Head; thus, they decisively gave up and instead supported her rise to power.
Without hesitation, Tong Yunshu accepted the responsibility unreservedly, becoming the true new leader of the Tong Family.
This was the last wish of Third Grandpa; even if the road ahead was fraught with danger, she would bravely march forward.
Yang Fei had accompanied Tong Yunshu back to the Tong Family out of concern that she might face difficulties from the clan mbers, but he hadn’t expected her rise to power to go so smoothly.
At that mont, a loud call ca from outside, "Miss Qin has arrived to pay her respects to Old Master Tong Yan."
Qin Yanyang, wearing a long black dress with a white flower pinned on her chest, her expression serious and eyes carrying a hint of lancholic sorrow, strode in.
Yang Fei quickly went to et her.
Tong Yunshu couldn’t help but admire this stunning woman, whose appearance and aura were no less impressive than her own, to the point of being humbling.
No wonder Yang Fei remained infatuated with his wife even after having Tong Yunshu; a ravishing beauty like this would be irresistible to n, let alone to herself.
She felt a suffocating pressure.
It was so intense.
Taking a deep breath, she stepped forward to greet her.
As the current master of the Tong Family, she had to present the right deanor.
The young lady of the Qin family from Imperial City personally coming to pay tribute at Third Grandpa’s morial service is an imnse honor for the Tong Family.
"Honey, you’ve arrived," Yang Fei approached Qin Yanyang and said softly.
Qin Yanyang humd in response.
Tong Yunshu walked over and said, "Miss Qin, hello, I am Tong Yunshu. Thank you for taking ti out of your busy schedule to co to the Tong Family’s morial service for my Third Grandpa."
Qin Yanyang’s gaze settled on Tong Yunshu’s face. She had so understanding of this woman and even once felt a hint of jealousy due to the help she had offered Yang Fei.
However, these were just minor emotions. There was no personal grudge between the two of them, and it was even their first eting where they were sowhat captivated by each other’s appearance and deanor.
Tong Yunshu was impressed by Qin Yanyang’s imposing and confident aura and wished to beco like her.
Qin Yanyang was also chard by the enchanting femininity and allure naturally exuded by Tong Yunshu.
She felt that for a woman, being like Tong Yunshu was the best way to capture a man’s heart and soul.
Even she was secretly learning from the mature and seductive deanor of Tong Yunshu, thinking that maybe she could use it on Yang Fei in the future.
n probably all liked such won, whereas soone like herself, too aloof, too confident, with too strong an aura, might intimidate n and lose many feelings.
After a brief assessnt of each other, Qin Yanyang said, "Elder Tong was well-respected in the Martial Arts World. His untily demise by treachery is a great loss for the Divine Continent Martial World. It is only right for
to co and pay my respects."
After speaking, she walked solemnly to the center of the shrine, glanced several tis at the portrait of Tong Yan, then bowed three tis and offered libation.
"The Binhai Martial Alliance Deacon, Li Zhengyi, leads the mbers of the Binhai Martial Alliance to offer their condolences."
At that mont, another shout was heard from outside.
Soon after, Li Zhengyi entered the shrine with his delegation in tow.
When he saw Yang Fei, he quickly ca over to greet him: "Mr. Yang, you’re here too."
Yang Fei nodded and said, "Hello, Old Li."
Knowing his wife was the Heavenly Pride Girl from the Qin family in Imperial City, Li Zhengyi was thrilled and flustered by Yang Fei’s politeness, quickly saying, "Mr. Yang, you’re too kind."
Then he caught sight of Qin Yanyang standing next to Yang Fei and felt his heart race at her noble and generous deanor, and he carefully inquired, "Mr. Yang, may I ask who this lady is?"
Yang Fei replied, "This is my wife."
Li Zhengyi’s heart skipped a beat with excitent, and he bowed deeply to Qin Yanyang, saying, "So you are Elder Qin, I am Li Zhengyi, the Binhai Martial Alliance Deacon. It’s an honor to et Elder Qin."
Qin Yanyang smiled faintly and nodded, saying, "There’s no need for such formality."
"As an important mber of the Martial Alliance Elder Council, we, the officers of the Martial Alliance, should pay homage to show respect," Li Zhengyi said with great veneration.
Upon hearing this, the expression of so nearby Tong Family mbers drastically changed.
So quick-witted elders imdiately realized sothing, and before Qin Yanyang, they exclaid in shock, "You are the Heavenly Pride Girl from the Qin family in Imperial City, Miss Qin Yanyang?"
When Qin Yanyang had arrived earlier, the guests outside did not ntion her na, simply referring to her as Miss Qin, so mbers of the Tong Family were unaware of her identity.
Moreover, although many of them had heard of the illustrious na of Qin Yanyang, they had never seen her in person.
Now, being reminded by Li Zhengyi, the people of the Tong Family were greatly alard.
They hadn’t expected that even the distinguished young lady from the Qin family in Imperial City would co to pay tribute.
Looking at Tong Yunshu again, so Tong Family mbers who initially harbored other intentions were secretly nervous.
This young lady actually had such a good relationship with the husband and wife, Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang; it was truly not simple.
Others who genuinely supported Tong Yunshu were secretly delighted.
With such a connection, others who might consider oppressing the Tong Family in the future would surely think twice.
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