"Fenggu is in a turbulent time right now, and the situation is precarious. The person behind the scenes might want to stir up trouble and create internal conflicts among us. Fortunately, the Great Elder saw through it at a glance. The Great Elder is indeed the most powerful elder in Fenggu. Yin Yin is very relieved to hand over the position of Valley Master to you, and I'm sure everyone feels the same way." It sounded like a compliment to the Great Elder, but people with sharp eyes figured out another meaning.
The Great Elder saw through the handwriting that was so similar to the imitation at a glance. I don't know whether to say that the Great Elder is sharp-eyed and smart, or that he knew it a long time ago. If Feng Yinyin didn't direct and act it out, then the Great Elder deliberately framed her. Looking at the current situation, everyone is more willing to believe the latter.
"If I remember correctly, there are regulations regarding the selection of the Valley Master. In addition to the appointment by the previous Valley Master, there are also family rules. The family rules state that the throne will not be passed on to anyone other than the legitimate heir, the talented one, the one who commands the support of the people, or the sole law enforcer. These should all be written in the family rules. Am I right?" The Fifth Elder, who had been silent for a long time, spoke.
"This... seems to be the case."
Because in the past the head of the family would make the selection first and then pass on the throne, the alternative selection rules had never been used, and people gradually forgot about them over time.
"According to the family rules, the Great Elder is not eligible for the position of Valley Master. I wonder if what I said is right." Although the Valley Master is the leader of Fenggu, Fenggu is divided into two factions. In a sense, the elders and the Valley Master are parallel. In other words, if the Elders Hall collectively opposes the decision of the Valley Master, then this decision cannot be implemented. Therefore, the elders are also law enforcers and have considerable power, which violates the rule that only a single law enforcer can pass on the rule.
The Fifth Elder really didn't say anything, but once he spoke, he hit the nail on the head. Even if he was the Great Elder, he couldn't violate Fenggu's rules. His hands gradually tightened, tightly gripping the armrest of the chair. Seeing that the cooked duck had flown away, how could he not be angry.
"If that's the case, then it seems that the position of Valley Master must belong to the eldest lady. Well, in fact, it doesn't matter who sits in the position, we are all family, and we are all for the good of Fenggu, so there is no need to hurt the harmony over this matter." The second elder is a fence-sitter, who will go wherever the wind blows. Seeing that the situation is not right, he came out to be a peacemaker again.
After all, the family rules were brought out, and there was no point in saying anything else, so he might as well do a favor and let Feng Yinyin take the position. Although he was willing to support the elder before, he did not show off like the fourth elder, nor did he confront Feng Yinyin head-on, so she would not deliberately make things difficult for him.
"Then... the elders mean to let Yin Yin come?" Feng Yin Yin stood up and glanced at everyone, seemingly asking.
"You ask even though you already know the answer. You are really taking advantage of the situation." The Fourth Elder is a straightforward person who cannot judge the situation or say nice things. In this respect, he is no match for the Second Elder.
"Brother, please say something. Are you really going to let this little girl be the valley master?"
The Great Elder lowered his head and said nothing, and no one knew what he was thinking about.
Seeing that no one spoke, Feng Yinyin said, "Then I'll sit in this seat." He turned around and walked towards his seat. Just at the last moment before sitting down, a voice suddenly broke in.
"The late Valley Master's daughter is not only Feng Yinyin!" Mo Lingling walked in as soon as the words fell.
"This is a meeting hall, not a place where outsiders can come in casually!" the third elder said sternly.
Mo Lingling was neither noisy nor angry, but walked slowly over with a smile on her face, as if she had not heard the Third Elder's obstruction at all.
"Where are the guards? Are they all dead? Who let her in? Take her out quickly!" the third elder shouted angrily.
The guard outside the door came in immediately after hearing the sound, but Mo Lingling spoke.
"Wait, why are you chasing me away? I am also your father's daughter. Since Feng Yinyin has the right to inherit the title of Valley Master, then I have it too!"
Mo Lingling's brain is not only quick, but also well-informed. As soon as we discussed the succession of the Valley Master, she received the news immediately. She is really like an indestructible cockroach.
"Who do you think you are to be compared with the eldest lady!" The third elder looked down on Mo Lingling from the bottom of his heart. He even suspected that Mo Lingling had used some shameful means to make Feng Tianming acknowledge her as his daughter.
"Third Elder, your words are a bit too disrespectful. Lingling's identity has been recognized by my father." It would be a lie to say that she was not angry, but Mo Lingling knew that everyone present was a veteran of Fenggu. If she wanted to survive in Fenggu, she could not offend them for the time being. Even if they clearly showed that they disliked her, she could only endure it until she had established a firm foothold.
“Besides, the Great Elder didn’t say anything, so the Third Elder is a little too…” This was hinting to the Great Elder that they would form a camp.
"Lingling has met the Great Elder. Lingling has often heard rumors from outside that the Great Elder is a man of high integrity and a clear mind, and is the most powerful person in Wind Valley. Please speak a fair word for Lingling. If even the Great Elder thinks that Lingling should leave, Lingling will leave immediately."
Mo Lingling is different from Feng Yinyin. She has just arrived at Fenggu and has no real power or help here. It can even be said that she has no knowledge of Fenggu's affairs. Compared with Feng Yinyin, Mo Lingling is equivalent to a rookie. Maybe she has no positive help to the development of Fenggu, but one thing is that she is easy to control. The elder is a smart man. He can understand this truth with just a little thought.
"Old Third, after all, she is Tian Ming's daughter. As an elder, you should be more tolerant. Know what to say and what not to say. Don't be known as a bully." Just now, the Third Elder hinted that the First Elder bullied the younger generation, and not long after, he got back at him. The First Elder felt indescribably happy.
"Since you're here, add a seat." The elder looked at the servant and ordered. At the beginning, Feng Yinyin's seat was removed, but now a seat was added for Mo Lingling. The meaning behind this should be obvious.
"Great Elder, you have to think carefully. Do you really want to hand Fenggu over to someone whose identity is unclear?" Although Mo Lingling's identity was recognized by Feng Tianming, the ceremony of recognizing her ancestors was not completed. In a sense, Mo Lingling could not be considered a member of Fenggu at all.
"Third brother, what you said is wrong. Everyone knows Lingling's identity. As for the ceremony of recognizing the ancestor and returning to the ancestral home being interrupted before it was completed, that was just an accident. It's harmless. At most, we can hold it again."
"This is not just a question of identity. She is an outsider, what does she know? How long has she been in Fenggu? She..."
"Okay! Aren't we elders here? Can we help out? Since Lingling also has this right, let's listen to everyone's opinions. Doesn't the family rule say that as long as more than half of the people pass it, it's fine." After saying that, he turned and looked at the fifth elder, "Old Fifth, what do you think?"
The family rules just now were proposed by the fifth elder, but now he was blocked by the things he brought out and was unable to refute them.
Looking at the gloomy faces of the Third and Fifth Elders, the First Elder felt much happier. If it weren't for the obstruction of these two old guys, he would have taken the position of Valley Master long ago, and there would be no need to go through the trouble of finding a puppet.
Originally, the situation was a tie of three to three among the six people, but now it changed with the addition of Mo Lingling. Mo Lingling's identity was confirmed by the elder, which meant that she also had the right to vote. In this way, it was four to three, and the result was predictable. Mo Lingling was elected as the head of the family.
"Now that Lingling's identity has been confirmed, her surname should also be changed. She will be a member of the Feng family from now on."
"Lingling understands. Thank you for the support of all the elders and my sister. I hope you can help Lingling more in the future."
Mo Lingling changed her name to Feng Lingling, and she jumped from being the second young lady to the head of Feng Valley. When the news spread, the island was in an uproar again.
Although Feng Lingling was under the supervision of the Great Elder to a certain extent, she also gained a lot of conveniences due to her position as the Valley Master, especially in terms of sources of information, which made her more informed than before.
"What did you say? Emperor Shitian is not dead?"
Listening to Chunying's report, Feng Lingling was surprised and happy, and her eyes widened.
"Yes, Valley Master, Young Master Di is not only fine, but is also treated as a guest of honor by the Palace Master. There are even rumors that the Palace Master wants to train Young Master Di to become the next Palace Master's successor." This news was beyond Feng Lingling's expectations.
"But his identity..." Wasn't it because of his identity that she had been so sneaky before? He was not from the island, how could the palace master solve this problem
"I have also inquired about this. It is said that the Palace Master has announced to the public that Young Master Di is a talent he has set his sights on and wants to accept him as a disciple. He will go to the temple in person to request an identity jade token for Young Master Di. Maybe it is difficult for others to do this, but Master Valley, you have forgotten that the Palace Master is someone that Elder Bai values. If the Palace Master asks for it, maybe this matter can really be accomplished."
She had begged her master so much before, even threatened to die, but she still refused to give in. Now she was going to give Di Shitian the identity. Everyone thought that the master loved her, but now it seemed that it was just that. What he said was like his own daughter was all a lie.
Mo Lingling's anger became more and more serious, and Chunying didn't dare to speak. She always felt that her master's temper had been getting worse and worse recently, as if she had become a different person from before. Although she had a temper in the past, she always gave people the impression of being generous and noble, but now... ...
I don’t know what Mo Lingling was thinking about, but she suddenly smiled strangely.
"Since Mr. Di no longer has to hide his identity, he can be my other half openly and honestly." He is from the outside world and has no background on this island. Wouldn't it be perfect for him to be a live-in son-in-law
Besides, her status is very different from before, and it is not just a little bit improved. As long as he marries her, he will be the husband of the valley master. In this way, there will be someone by her side to help her, and she will not have to fight alone.
"Chun Ying, go and ask the Great Elder to come over and tell him that I have something to discuss with him."
Chunying bowed and said, "Yes, Master."
The sound of the gurgling water was particularly loud in the garden. It fell from the top of the mountain wall, hitting the pebbles that had long been washed smooth, splashing water. But it was only a jump for a moment, and then it would return to the ocean again.
The two pieces, one black and one white, were fighting each other step by step, and neither wanted to lose.
"Palace Master, you lose."
The game of chess lasted for nearly two hours and finally came to an end.
Looking at the black spots that had completely strangled him, the Palace Master of Lingxi Palace suddenly laughed.
"Not bad, not bad."
Looking up, he saw Di Shitian with a calm face, "Young Master Di is really good at chess." His eyes were full of praise, and they were close friends who appreciated each other regardless of age.
Jian Xin looked at the Palace Master who was in a good mood recently, and felt relieved. Over the years, there were very few things that could make the Palace Master feel happy, and there were almost none in recent years.
"The Palace Master is not bad, he just got careless."
"Mr. Di, have you thought of anything recently? If you need anything, just tell me." Although they had only known each other for a few days, he already regarded him as a confidant. This person really suited his taste. Whether it was his character, talent, or work style, he felt very comfortable.
Emperor Shitian shook his head, "No."
"Oh, this is the ID card I found for you. It will be convenient for you to go out and relax. Maybe you can remember something."
"Thank you, Palace Master."
"Don't be so polite. Your appearance has brought me a lot of surprises." Yesterday, he almost went crazy while practicing martial arts. Thanks to Di Shitian who discovered it in time and worked hard to reconcile it, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous. Di Shitian also suffered considerable internal injuries as a result.
"If you count it this way, I still owe you a favor." Waving his hand, he signaled Kenshin to put down the chessboard. "Okay, okay, I won't be so polite with you. Since you can sit with me, you are my friend. Even if I don't owe you a favor, I will help you to the best of my ability. You, a young man, still have a bright future. Maybe one day in the future, I will still need your help." The Palace Master said jokingly.
"Friends are close friends." Emperor Shi Tian only replied with these four words, and then put away the jade token that the palace master handed to him.
The Palace Master also nodded, "That's right, friends know each other well."
Just then, a servant suddenly came to report that Elder Fenggu wanted to see him.
Although Lingxi Palace and Fenggu are parallel forces, they don't have much interaction in reality. At most, they nod and get to know each other. I don't know what the elder of Fenggu came to visit in person.
"Let them wait in the outer hall. I will follow soon."
"Palace Master, I haven't seen you for a long time, but you are still as charming as ever." As soon as the Palace Master entered the room, the Great Elder immediately came to greet him. He gave a fake smile, as if they were close friends for many years.
The Palace Master smiled and nodded in response, "No, no, the elder is still strong and vigorous, and his demeanor is still as good as before."
After some mutual flattery, they each took their seats.
In addition to the Great Elder, there were also two unfamiliar disciples who came this time. They were holding gift boxes in their hands and looked like they were here to give gifts.
This is strange. It's not a festival, so why did Elder Fenggu suddenly think of giving him a gift
"The reason I came here today is actually for a happy event. I'm sure the Palace Master has heard about Lingling's succession to the position of Master of Fenggu. Lingling has also received a lot of care from the Palace Master before, and I would like to thank her again on behalf of Lingling. Although some misunderstandings arose later, she is the child that the Palace Master truly loves, and it is impossible for the Palace Master to really hold a grudge against her."
The Palace Master held the teacup, slowly stirred the tea with the lid, and listened quietly. However, all the previous words seemed to be nonsense, and there was no intention to get to the point at all. This time, he really couldn't guess the purpose of their visit.
The Great Elder continued, "Lingling was also raised by the Palace Master, and now she is a beautiful young lady. As far as I know, Lingling already has someone she likes, and that person is in Lingxi Palace."
The hand that was stirring the tea suddenly paused, it seemed that the girl was still thinking about this matter. Because Feng Lingling had mentioned it to the Palace Master before, he immediately understood what the Great Elder said.
"According to her, Master Di is the one she brought back...his lover. Since they are in love, and Lingling is the child raised by the Palace Master, why don't you make this beautiful thing happen?"
"Mr. Di is only a guest of Lingxi Palace. I cannot make the decision. It depends on his own wishes whether he is willing or not. If he is willing, I will naturally not interfere."
"What the Palace Master said is right. I wonder where Young Master Di is now. Can we meet him?"
"Jianxin, go and ask Master Di to come over."
"Yes, Palace Master."
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