Chapter 415: Duanmu Family's Ambition!

The carriage drove for more than three hours and finally arrived at the Provincial Capital.

The Provincial Capital is far more prosperous than Jiangcheng, with skyscrapers everywhere and endless streams of traffic.

The Duanmu Family is located in the Core area of the Provincial Capital, occupying an entire villa district nestled by mountains and water; its grounds are vast, and two massive Stone lion statues stand at the entrance, giving a grand impression, with strict security.

The luxury car drove straight to the Duanmu Family's main gate; the guard at the gate saw the car and his expression changed, and he hurried forward respectfully.

But then Jiangnan Wang lowered the car window directly and said coldly,

"Move aside, I, the Prince, am here; I wish to see your Family Head!"

The guard was instantly terrified, trembling all over, daring not to block any longer, hurriedly stepped aside respectfully, opened the main gate, and Immediately someone rushed toward the Council Hall.

At this moment, inside the Council Hall, the Duanmu Family's senior members were gathering.

On the main seat sat a middle-aged man, his face bearing a proud Laughter, he was the Duanmu Family's new Family Head, Duanmu Jun.

On his left and right sat four middle-aged individuals.

Each was distinguished in bearing, they were the Duanmu Family's Four Great Elders who oversee the Core enterprises.

"Everyone, since we expelled that kid Duanmu Hongjie from the family, our Duanmu Family's days have become much better!"

Duanmu Jun cleared his throat and said proudly.

"I have already obtained the approval of the Jiangnan Wangfu, and even the newly appointed Master Xu of the Yitian Pavilion Jiangnan Branch, I met him a few days ago!"

He paused briefly, deliberately pausing.

"Master Xu has already agreed to hand over a portion of the Jiangnan Branch's business to the Duanmu Family for operation!"

As soon as this was said, the Council Hall immediately rang with a chorus of agreement.

"The Family Head is wise!"

"Now our Duanmu Family can finally revive its former glory!"

Duanmu Tong, Duanmu Jun's younger brother, heard this and immediately stood up, exclaiming,

"All thanks to your far‑sightedness, elder brother! Had we not promptly cut ties with Duanmu Ya and the aunt‑nephew pair Duanmu Hongjie, and clarified the Boundary, we fear Prince Jiangnan would have already turned his wrath upon us!"

He said this, and a disdainful Divine expression appeared on his face.

"That Jiang Feng, I heard he offended the Eldest Son Jun Wuji of the holy Jun Family! That's why his remains are nowhere to be found, not even a corpse!"

"To provoke such a catastrophic disaster, that woman Duanmu Ya even wants to intervene? She is completely overreaching! In my view, she has simply been beguiled by that kid Jiang Feng!"

Duanmu Tong grew increasingly Excited, his eyes filled with ruthless intensity.

"I suggest we also expel Duanmu Ya from our Duanmu Family, so that she does not remain in the clan and cause unnecessary trouble for us!"

Duanmu Tong's words instantly drew agreement from several other family members.

"I agree!"

"Expel her from the clan to eliminate future trouble!"

Hearing the chorus of agreement, Duanmu Jun felt a hidden delight.

These years, because Duanmu Ya was the former Master of the Yitian Pavilion Jiangnan Branch, she held great prestige within the Duanmu Family, and this elder brother had almost no say.

Now, Duanmu Ya has fallen from power, being stripped of her position in the Yitian Pavilion.

He finally has the chance to completely purge Duanmu Ya's faction and firmly seize the entire Duanmu Family in his own hands!

But outwardly, upon hearing this, he frowned and said bitterly.

"Third brother, you can't phrase it like that! Regardless, Little Ya is our sister, also a meritorious contributor to the Duanmu Family!"

"That kid Duanmu Hongjie is ungrateful; expelling him from the family is one thing, but Little Ya has rendered great service to the family over the years..."

"Let her stay within the family to retire; the family can afford it, no need to be so extreme!"

When Duanmu Jun said this, everyone in the Council Hall nodded repeatedly, praising Duanmu Jun's benevolence.

"The Family Head is right! The Family Head shows Mercy!"

In truth, they all knew that Duanmu Jun's willingness to keep Duanmu Ya was merely because he feared the mysterious Master at the Yitian Pavilion Headquarters who is associated with Duanmu Ya.

It is said that this Master is a Core high‑ranking official of the Yitian Pavilion, with overwhelming power.

Although Duanmu Ya has now fallen from power, no one can guarantee whether that Master will stand up for Duanmu Ya.

Duanmu Jun's actions are merely to keep a fallback route for himself.

Duanmu Jun looked at the crowd's adulation, feeling even more smug, just as he was about to say something else.

At that moment, the Council Hall's main doors were forcefully pushed open, and the butler rushed in in a panic, his face full of alarm.

"Family Head! Trouble! No... not that! Jiang... Prince Jiangnan has Descent upon our Duanmu Family! He is already outside the main gate!"

The butler is an elder of the Duanmu Family, having served for decades; he is usually composed and has never acted so erratically.

It is evident.

"What? Prince Jiangnan himself is personally arriving?"

Duanmu Jun heard this and his face erupted with intense delight.

He abruptly rose from the main seat, his Excited voice Trembling.

Who is Prince Jiangnan?

He is an Imperial Clan member, the local emperor of Jiangcheng and the entire Jiangnan Region!

His power is overwhelming, lofty, and meeting him is as hard as scaling the heavens!

Now, Prince Jiangnan has personally Descent upon their Duanmu Family?

Could it be because they promptly clarified the Boundary with Duanmu Ya and her nephew, prompting Prince Jiangnan to specially commend them?

The spring of the Duanmu Family has arrived!

Thinking this, Duanmu Jun's heart grew even more Excited, and he hurriedly instructed the crowd,

"Quick! Quickly follow me out to welcome the royal carriage! No one may lose proper etiquette!"

"Yes! Family Head!"

Everyone responded in turn, their faces filled with excited smiles, following behind Duanmu Jun, they hurriedly walked out of the house.

Duanmu Tong walked beside Duanmu Jun.

"Big Brother, it seems Prince Jiangnan has truly recognized us! Perhaps this time they will give our Duanmu Family even more benefits..."

Duanmu Jun felt delighted inside, but he still kept his composure and said.

"Hard to say! But no matter what, we must perform well, we must definitely curry favor with Prince Jiangnan! As long as we gain Prince Jiangnan's support, our Duanmu Family will quickly become the top family in the Provincial Capital!"

A crowd of people marched out of the Council Hall, heading toward the gate of the Duanmu Family.

Soon they reached the outside, but in the next moment, Duanmu Jun was dumbfounded.

Duanmu Hongjie!

How could this stray dog, expelled by them from the family, be together with Prince Jiangnan?

What on earth is going on?

Not only Duanmu Jun, but also Duanmu Tong, the Four Great Elders, and other high-ranking members of the Duanmu Family were all stunned by this sight.

Duanmu Hongjie saw Duanmu Jun and the others, and a cold smile appeared on his face.

It was these people who, for their own benefit, without hesitation abandoned him and his aunt.

They expelled him from the family, letting him suffer endless humiliation.

Now, he has returned!

He brought Jiang Ge back, just to make these people pay the price!

What's more, making the Duanmu Family curious, who is the young person beside Prince Jiangnan?

Why does the Prince appear so respectful toward him?

Jiang Feng looked at the astonished Duanmu Family, his face showing no expression at all.

He merely gave them a cold glance, and the icy look made Duanmu Jun and the others shudder.

Duanmu Jun's heart suddenly surged with a strong sense of unease.

However, he still suppressed his shock, his gaze fixed firmly on Duanmu Hongjie, and his expression instantly darkened.

"Duanmu Hongjie! Who let you return to the Duanmu Family?"

"You dare disturb the Prince's carriage—how many lives do you have?"