1236 Chang Shenghong Wants to Slap His Face?



The entire Marquis Zhongxin household was lively on this day as the old matriarch celebrated her 150th birthday. This was a significant event for the entire residence.

From morning onward, countless guests came to express their sentiments. Marquis Zhongxin was the most powerful noble, and countless people in Great Wei relied on him for their meals.

Under such circumstances, no one dared to forget the matriarch's birthday. Various gifts had been delivered a few days ago, filling the entire warehouse. It was close to noon, and when the birthday banquet officially began, countless guests of high status arrived.

As a junior, Chu Yunfan had rushed over early in the morning. He was not interested in other people but was still concerned about the old madam's birthday. Unlike before, he had little presence in the residence.

Many knew he was related to the old madam. However, things had changed.

His popularity in the Chu clan continued rising since defeating Chang Shenghong and making the Chu clan proud. He would have become the most popular candidate had he not publicly announced that he was not interested in the heir position. Even though he had given up on the fight for the position, it did not make everyone look down on him.

After Chu Yunfan displayed his strength, many thought he had potential. He could still make his own even if he did not rely on Marquis Zhongxin. This was what countless people cared about most.

He stood among the juniors while the old madam sat on the main seat and accepted everyone's congratulations. Chu Yaowei sat beside the old madam and would only stand up to welcome guests with status.

Opposite Chu Yunfan was Chang Shenghong, Chu Xiujie, and the others, looking at him with gritted teeth. Chang Shenghong felt he had been slapped in the face in front of everyone. It was the greatest humiliation of his life.

Chu Xiujie even thought he had lost the heir position because of Chu Yunfan. He always thought the position should have been his, but it was impossible because of Chu Yunfan. He wished he could kill Chu Yunfan with just his gaze.

Chu Yunfan did not care about these hateful gazes because he knew they could not hurt him.

At this moment, Chang Shenghong glared at Chu Yunfan before speaking to the matriarch, "Grandaunt, Duke Ning from the Imperial Court has prepared a birthday gift for you. This is the list of gifts. Please take a look."

Then, he handed over a list of gifts.

Beside the matriarch, Chu Yaowei took the list and looked at it. He could not help but reveal a surprised expression. He had to admit that the gifts on this list were precious. He casually glanced at it. With his cultivation, he knew the gifts on this list alone were worth more than three million low-grade spirit stones.

Duke Ning was rich compared to others who only had tens of thousands of low-grade spirit stones.

When the servant boy read the list aloud, many people at the birthday banquet gasped. They had long heard that the ten dukes were extremely wealthy, which now seemed accurate.

This gift from Duke Ning was like comparing gold to rocks. No one could compare to it.

"He's so rich. Duke Ning is indeed powerful."

"This is to be expected. The matriarch was from Duke Ning's household. Ultimately, she's one of them."

"This can't be described with just our people. Duke Ning is so generous."

Chang Shenghong did not leave after Chu Yunfan defeated him because of this moment. A smug smile appeared on his face as he listened to the crowd. He finally felt proud.

'Even if you are more powerful, Chu Yunfan, so what? Do you see this? This is the wealth of Duke Ning. It's not something a poor person like you can compare to.'

Beside Chu Yunfan, Chu Hongcai gritted his teeth. In his opinion, Chang Shenghong intentionally did this to anger them. However, even he could not help but marvel at Duke Ning's outstanding generosity.

Millions of low-grade spirit stones were an unimaginable astronomical figure for ordinary people. If it were him, he did not know how many years it would take to save up this amount.

On the contrary, Chu Yunfan, beside him, looked calm. He was not shocked by this list of luxurious gifts at all.

"Thank you. How are your grandfather and father?" the matriarch naked with a satisfied smile.

To her, perhaps she did not need so many things, but it was a prestigious thing for her family to send such lavish birthday gifts all the same.

She had gained a lot of favors. She had no ambition in martial arts cultivation and was already very old. She was in the winter of her life, so she valued her reputation much more instead.

At this moment, Chang Shenghong said in high spirits, "My father says he's sorry he can't attend your birthday banquet. He could only present some small gifts. He hopes you won't feel too disappointed."

Although they were just small gifts, it was evident no one would treat them as such.

"Oh, don't worry. Your father works hard for the country and shares the Emperor's burden, so he doesn't have to worry about an old woman like me. It's a sin if he does," the matriarch said smilingly.

"Duke Ning's household has already presented our birthday gift. I heard you love Chu Yunfan very much, so I wonder what gift he will present you."

Although Chang Shenghong was talking to the matriarch, his eyes were fixed on Chu Yunfan. Many who knew about the grudges between the duo instantly felt enlightened.

'So, Chang Shenghong is waiting here for Chu Yunfan.'

Chang Shenghong represented Duke Ning when presenting this birthday gift. It was the most important one as no one else could compare. Not even the other dignitaries.

Even the wealthy were like this, let alone a mere Chu Yunfan.

He was not even the heir of Marquis Zhongxin. He was just a candidate for the position. How much money could he have? It was already good enough if he could have tens of thousands of low-grade spirit stones.

This was Chang Shenghong's killer move.