Combat Emperor: Zhang Yu's Journey
Chapters... 33: Confusion of Clan People
Two guards were busy talking and shirking their duties. They did not even realize there were three horse carriages approaching.
Zhang Yu went down as per the orders of the patriarch to find out what really happened. But as the distance got closer, the topic of these two guards was too interesting to listen to.
"Tonight is a bad night. Not only did he lose the patriarch, but the Zhang Clan also lost four elders. Now only the first elder and the third elder remained. The current condition of the Zhang Clan is extremely alarming."
"Really! The patriarch should have heard the first elder's warning not to come to the patriarch's birthday of the Jiang Clan. From the very beginning the relationship between the three main clans was not so good. But the patriarch instead followed Zhang Yu and the Second Elder's advice to come."
Zhang Yu's forehead was definitely shriveling. He did not understand what these two guards were talking about.
Lost the patriarch and the four elders? And still blame him and his father?
What news are they talking about!
Zhang Yu had been quiet enough to hear them speak like that. He moved his feet steadily in front of the two guards.
"Are you guys making up stories?"
The two guards did not turn their heads or try to find out who was asking. They answered him with an arrogant voice. "There's no point in making up stories. The first elder had just gathered the death of the patriarch and the entire entourage who had come to the Jiang Clan's residence. This is real news!"
"If the news is true, then who stands before you?"
Zhang Yu was even just about to speak. Zhang Lei and a dozen others were already standing right behind him.
A familiar voice, the eyes of the two guards widened. With anxious feelings they turned their faces and ventured to look ahead.
When the apparition of Zhang Lei's figure and the entire entourage that went to the Jiang Clan's residence stood before them, the body stiffened and the legs definitely began to tremble.
"A-are ghosts real?"
They were afraid of limp feet. Hands up, pointing with trembling.
Zhang Yu carved a smile on his thin lips, raising his finger touching the index finger of the two guards.
Instantly the two guards fell unconscious from fear.
Zhang Yu could not help but shake his head.
Cccc...
So bad!
"Patriarch, it seems like we should go to the hall," said Zhang Long who was immediately taken in by a dozen others.
Zhang Lei nodded. "good. Let's go over there!"
...
In hall.
All the members of the Zhang Clan gathered to pray for the death of the patriarch and the four elders. While placing stone monuments bearing their names, all seemed so wise and full of passion.
The prayer is over. Zhang Xu spoke before all the clan members while shedding tears.
"This is bad news for the Zhang Clan. For us, for me and for all of you. The patriarch is already very meritorious and his position will not be replaced. But the Zhang Clan must remain standing. Therefore, I am running for the position of patriarch. Does anyone mind?"
Some people were silent without giving an answer. They were still confused, as if they could not think properly.
An elder said, "First Chief, isn't this too hasty?"
Zhang Xu crossed his hands, his eyes staring intently at the old man who usually guarded the clan library, Elder Zhang Mu.
"Older Zhang Mu, why do you think so? Wouldn't it be more dangerous to leave the patriarch's seat empty? I know your sadness, I'm sad too. But we can't drag on and rise for the sake of the clan."
Very clever words. Although everyone was saddened by the news of the patriarch's death, but what Zhang Xu said was not wrong.
At first no one responded. After two or three attempts. One by one they joined in voicing it.
"Life the new patriarch!"
The voices that echoed from within the hall made Zhang Xu smile so satisfied. Zhang Feng and Zhang Shu stood among the crowd and they congratulated each other.
"Sister Feng, now your father is the patriarch of the Zhang Clan. Congratulations!"
Zhang Feng smiled. "Congratulations to you too. Your father is now the first elder."
The family of the first elder and the family of the third elder were so happy. But all of that didn't last long. As everyone was still exclaiming 'live the new patriarch', suddenly the door of the hall opened violently.
Blam it!
Of course this shocked hundreds of people within the hall including Zhang Xu who was standing in front of the five stone monuments.
"First Chief, can you explain what's going on here?"
Zhang Lei's voice echoed. The authority of a leader is of course different from the person who claims to be a leader.
The hundreds of Zhang Clan members compactly frowned seeing who had come. Their eyes twitched and showed disbelief.
"Patriarch ... Second Elder, Fourth Elder ...."
Together they wiped away the tears. It then approached Zhang Lei and the entourage behind him.
"Patriark, are you okay?"
"I'm doing fine. Everything's fine." Zhang Lei briefly turned his attention to the hundreds of Zhang Clan members. But before long he looked back at Zhang Xu.
"First elder, you have to give us an explanation."
Zhang Xu's body stiffened hearing Zhang Lei's heavy voice. Although both were at the senior level, but there was a huge gap between seven-star and one-star. Can't help it!
"First Chairman?"
This was the third time Zhang Lei had asked Zhang Xu to speak. With a doubt in his eyes, he stepped over to Zhang Lei and the dozens of people behind him.
"Patriark, I only heard this news by accident. I was so panicked that I thoughtlessly gathered everyone in the hall. It's obviously my fault for not confirming the news."
Zhang Lei only remained silent after hearing Zhang Xu's explanation.
Suddenly there was a bang coming from the place of the five stone monuments. Everyone instantly turned around, and it appeared there that Zhang Yu was standing with clenched hands.
"Because no one died. Isn't the monument of death not needed?"
Zhang Yu smiled innocently and walked back to where he was.
Zhang Lei glanced at Zhang Yu while crossing him, the old man turned his gaze to Zhang Xu and snorted softly.
"Dissolubers. Everyone back to their homes!"
After saying Zhang Lei directly left the hall and returned to his residence.
Gradually the crowded hall became quiet as everyone followed Zhang Lei.
Zhang Xu was still unmoved on the spot with Zhang Bai.
Zhang Bai asked, "First Chief? Didn't you say the patriarch won't return? But not only did they come back, they didn't even appear to be injured at all."
Zhang Xu gritted his teeth. "Where do I know!"