Patriarch Jiang was the first to speak, "Greetings, to the three patriarchs!"
"Last ti you collaborated with the Luo family to wipe out the Xu family, it was quite a feat, making us rather envious!"
Patriarch Zheng chuckled, "Patriarch Jiang, your words seem to carry so deeper aning."
Patriarch Jiang smiled indifferently, "To be honest, our four families have recently had so issues with the Zhang family."
"And now that the Zhang family has allied with the Zhu family through marriage, it's uncertain when a conflict might erupt."
"We want to hear what the three of you think."
Patriarch Zheng, Patriarch Chang, and Patriarch Zhao exchanged glances and understood Patriarch Jiang's intentions.
Patriarch Zheng chuckled again, "It seems you have your sights set on the Zhang family's juicy opportunity."
"To put it bluntly, admiring is fine, but whether you can seize it is another matter entirely."
Hmm?
Patriarch Jiang and others furrowed their brows slightly, "Patriarch Zheng, what do you an by that?"
"Do you also intend to protect the Zhang family? If so, that would an openly opposing our four families."
"Surely that wouldn't benefit either side greatly?"
Patriarch Zheng smiled, "I never explicitly said I would protect the Zhang family, but these matters are hard to say."
"I advise you not to act rashly. Otherwise, if you require our intervention, we won't hesitate to act."
"I think Patriarch Chang and Patriarch Zhao share this sentint."
Patriarch Chang and Patriarch Zhao nodded in agreent, "Patriarch Zheng speaks the truth."
"If you need us to intervene, we'll certainly step in."
In an instant, Patriarch Jiang and the others furrowed their brows even deeper, staring blankly at the three.
"Why are you acting this way, Patriarchs?"
"We, as established second-tier families, have coexisted peacefully for many years. The Zhang family rely got lucky and was recently promoted to the ranks of second-tier families, now showing ambitions wild as wolves. Are you still going to indulge the Zhang family?"
"Aren't you afraid that soday the Zhang family might surpass you and turn against you?"
Patriarch Jiang asked coldly.
Ha ha ha...
Patriarch Zheng laughed aloud, "Patriarch Jiang, that's not sothing you should be worried about."
"There are so things I can't tell you clearly, nor does there need to be a deliberate attempt to test our stance."
Patriarch Chang followed up, "Indeed, if you insist on moving against the Zhang family, we have no right to stop you."
"If we haven't received any notifications, we won't assist the Zhang family, do as you please. What do you say, Patriarch Zhao?"
Patriarch Zhao nodded with a slight smile, "Yes, that's indeed the case."
"We won't act lightly without notification. But once a notice is issued, we'd have to take the opposing side against you."
Upon hearing this, Patriarch Jiang, Patriarch Yang, Patriarch Shen, and Patriarch Han all felt incredulous.
This was full of intrigue.
"What notification? Who is issuing notifications to you?" Patriarch Jiang asked urgently.
Patriarch Zheng and the other two rely smiled and remained silent.
Now, the four patriarchs began to ponder.
Unable to unravel the mystery.
At this mont, the engagent ceremony had already started.
Zhu Jianming and Zhang Dehou stood at the forefront, expressing gratitude to those attending the wedding.
Then, the banquet comnced, with Zhu Jianming and Zhang Dehou seated at the sa table.
Patriarch Zheng, Patriarch Chang, and Patriarch Zhao sat with them.
Also present were Luo Yuanming and Luo Yuanliang.
Patriarch Jiang and the other four were seated at another table, nearer the lower end.
They were close to the main table in terms of position.
For a mont, the four patriarchs started to murmur.
"The Luo family is essentially siding with the Zhu family, providing them support!"
"Along with the Zheng, Chang, and Zhao families also seated with the Zhu family, combined with the Zhang family!"
"No wonder the Zhang family dares to be so audacious! Turns out they have so many powerful alliances backing them!"
"What should we do? Should we still proceed against the Zhang family?"
Both Patriarch Jiang and Patriarch Yang, Patriarch Shen, and Patriarch Han were hesitating.
None of them were fools, they could easily analyze the pros and cons.
Once they proceeded against the Zhang family, the Zhu family wouldn't stand idly by.
Next, Patriarch Zheng, Patriarch Chang, and Patriarch Zhao would likely get involved.
The Luo family might also step in to support.
"Now I understand a bit, what Patriarch Zheng and the others ant by waiting for notifications, likely referring to the Luo family's intentions."
Patriarch Jiang whispered.
The other three patriarchs nodded in agreent, looking rather displeased.
This turned out to be a real dilemma!
They dared not act rashly against the Zhang family.
Sowhere nearby at another table, Chen Xuan and Lin Wanxi were seated, accompanied by Zhang Jun and others.
He hadn't taken a seat at the main table, not wanting to be too conspicuous.
"It seems your plan succeeded."
Lin Wanxi whispered, "Sharing the banquet seats indicates the position is very clear."
"The four patriarchs seeing this scene will have to think carefully once they return."
Chen Xuan smiled, nodding, "That's best, no big troubles will arise."
Now it's up to those four patriarchs to see how they will react next...
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