Chapter 16 The Man in Black Robe - Designated Scapegoat

Gongsun family.

Gongsun Xiong was leisurely making tea in the hall, enjoying the shoulder massage from the beautiful woman behind him.

It is not difficult to see from his expression that this man does not know that the outside world is already making a fuss at this time.

The Gongsun family, the Mu family, and the Bai family are the three major families in Tianxuan City. The Mu family dominates the two families. The Chenxi Chamber of Commerce is a force that came in from the outside a few years ago, but its development has shown a steady upward trend in recent years. As of today, it is on par with the three major families.

Gongsun Xiong has six sons. The eldest has been helping to take care of the family over the years. The second son... is obsessed with other people's second sons, so don't mention them.

The third child, Gongsun Zan, was uneducated and obsessed with beauty, the fourth and fifth children were traveling abroad, and the sixth child was not yet enlightened.

Among these children, the one Gongsun Xiong disliked the most was Gongsun Zan. However, he always thought about family ties, so Gongsun Zan followed him in whatever he wanted to do.

Outside the hall, a subordinate hurried in and said anxiously: "O-Master... Something happened to Master Gongsun Zan!"

Gongsun Xiong immediately raised his head and looked up, and the subordinate continued: "When Master Gongsun Zan was raiding the Chen family today, he got into a conflict with others because he wanted to attack the eldest lady of the Chen family... and was killed."

Gongsun Xiong's eyes became sharper and he said in a deep voice: "Is there anyone in Tianxuan City who dares to attack someone from my Gongsun family?"

Although the third child was uneducated and had no skills, and was born from a concubine, he was still his flesh and blood. When he went out, he represented the Gongsun family.

Killing the third child would be a slap in the face of the Gongsun family.

"Have you found out who did it?" Gongsun Xiong looked at his men, with anger burning in his heart.

"Yes, it's Mu Zhian from the Mu family!"

Mu Zhian, the only heir of the Mu family... Gongsun Xiong's anger subsided and he gradually calmed down.

Some anger can often be calmed down by just a name, and the Mu family is one of them.

"Tell me the whole story clearly." He said solemnly.

The servant recounted the events that had spread in Tianxuan City today one by one. After hearing the end, Gongsun Xiong was not as angry as he imagined. Instead, he waved his hands calmly and said:

"You go down."

Behind him, a plump and beautiful woman gently squeezed his shoulders and whispered:

"Master, the Mu family has been arrogant for so long, and this time they even dare to attack Zan'er... This obviously shows that they don't take our Gongsun family seriously."

Gongsun Xiong shook his head and said: "A woman's opinion."

After a pause, he put down the teacup and said, "You should know the power of the Mu family in Tianxuan City, right?"

The beautiful woman was startled, then nodded slightly.

Gongsun Xiong continued: "Then do you think it is difficult to cover up the murder of Zan'er with the strength of the Mu family?"

"Even if the Gongsun family wanted to find out the truth, I'm afraid it would take a lot of trouble. How could they kill someone in the morning and have everyone in the city know about it in the afternoon? Do you think the Mu family are idiots and just let it go? Don’t care about this matter and just let it ferment like this?”

The beautiful woman's eyes flashed slightly and she said softly: "Then what do you mean...?"

"Someone is blaming the Mu family." Gongsun Xiong said firmly.

"Maybe it was done by people from the Bai family, maybe the Chenxi Chamber of Commerce, or even other small families and small forces."

Gongsun Xiong continued: "Although Mu Zhian is addicted to beauty, his mind is still very clear. He knows the consequences of killing Zan'er."

"As for the so-called Mu Zhian who drew his sword to help when there was injustice on the road... do you believe it?"

The beautiful woman shook her head silently.

They probably all know Mu Zhian's character. He is not the kind of person who punishes evil and promotes good.

"My master's analysis is thorough," the beautiful woman complimented.

Gongsun Xiong snorted coldly: "However, regardless of whether it has anything to do with the Mu family, I must at least get some benefits from the Mu family this time."

As soon as he finished speaking, a servant outside who reported the news quickly walked into the hall and said:

"Master, Master Mu is outside asking for a meeting."

"This thing just happened today. How dare Mu Zhian come to Gongsun's house?" The beautiful woman was a little surprised.

The news of Gongsun Zan's murder had just spread, and the person involved came to Gongsun's house openly... This was too bold.

Gongsun Xiong pondered for a moment and said, "Invite him in."

After a while, under the guidance of his servants, Mu Zhian walked into the hall and saw the patriarch of the Gongsun family and the beautiful woman behind him.

"Uncle Gongsun, I'm sorry to come so late to disturb your rest." Mu Zhian said in a respectful tone, assuming the posture of a junior.

Gongsun Xiong smiled gently and said, "Nephew Mu came to see me so late. He must have something to say, right?"

No matter what Mu Zhian tells him next, he will definitely make the Mu family spit out something...

It doesn't matter whether Mu Zhian took action against Gongsun Zan or not. What's important is that the rhythm of public opinion is now with Mu Zhian, and that's enough.

Mu Zhian nodded slightly, glanced at the maids on both sides, and said, "I'm looking for my uncle. I do have an important matter, but... I'd like to ask my uncle to keep others away first."

Gongsun Xiong raised his eyebrows slightly and raised his hand slightly, indicating that everyone else should go down first.

"You can go down too." He looked at the beautiful woman.

After everyone had retreated, Gongsun Xiong looked up at Mu Zhian and said, "Nephew Mu, sit down."

The tone sounded so natural and casual, as if he didn't know what was going on in the outside world.

Mu Zhian took a sip of hot tea and said, "Uncle should already know the rumors from the outside world, right?"

Gongsun Xiong nodded, with a sad and heavy expression on his face, and said, "I just got the news. I never thought that my useless son would die in the Chen family's mansion."

As he spoke, he sighed softly, looked up at Mu Zhian, and said seriously: "I believe in nephew Mu. Although you and Zan'er have no contact, our Gongsun and Mu families have always been on good terms. , Nephew Mu is not the kind of person to do things randomly. "

This action, this sad look, for a modern actor who is a perfect movie star, is enough to beat a lot of young people... Mu Zhi'an couldn't help but complain in his heart.

He sighed cooperatively and said, "I always feel that I met Young Master Gongsun Zan too late, but it's a pity that I didn't have time to become friends with him during his lifetime."

Next, the two chatted for a few more words, and Gongsun Xiong was thinking that it was almost time to get down to the topic and ask for some benefits.

At this time, Mu Zhian suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Uncle, there are external forces infiltrating Tianxuan City."

Gongsun Xiong was startled.

Mu Zhian continued: "Actually, I did see Young Master Gongsun Zan today, but it was not me who killed him, but a monk who came in from outside."

Gongsun Xiong shook his head and said: "Nephew Mu, if you are trying to trick a three-year-old child with such words, the other party may not believe it."

Mu Zhian smiled faintly: "I know uncle doesn't believe what I said, but after you see him with your own eyes, I think you will believe it."

Gongsun Xiong frowned slightly and said, "Are you saying that there was a force that penetrated from the outside and killed Zan'er?"

Mu Zhian nodded firmly.

Gongsun Xiong stared into Mu Zhian's eyes, and after pondering for a long time, he said, "Is there any evidence?"

"I would like to invite my uncle to sit at my house in the evening. Of course, my uncle needs to hide his aura." Mu Zhian said.

"This way, you will believe what I say."