Chapter 979: You May Leave

Blood Guard Qiandu!

The Blood Guard captain, who was poised to take action, never imagined that Wang Chen would produce such an identity token.

His expression abruptly stiffened, and he instinctively released his grip on the iron ruler.

The other Blood Guards stood in stunned silence, the atmosphere thick with awkwardness.

The young man in the brocade robe, initially smug, suddenly sensed something amiss and blurted out, "What’s happening?"

No one responded to his query.

The Blood Guard captain facing Wang Chen hesitated momentarily, then forced himself to bow slightly. "I greet you, Qiandu sir. Could there be some misunderstanding here?"

If this involved an ordinary family and a Blood Guard Qiandu, he would have turned and left immediately.

Any disputes would be settled at the Jingzhao Government Office!

But this family head had a formidable background; otherwise, he wouldn’t have led the team to support him. Now, realizing that neither side could afford to provoke the other, he contemplated retreat.

Of course, as a Blood Guard, he couldn’t simply walk away; he needed to find a graceful exit.

"There is no misunderstanding."

At that moment, Wang Chen calmly presented his deed to the house. "This house belongs to me; I just haven’t resided here. I didn’t expect it to be occupied without my knowledge, heh."

His gaze shifted to the young man in the brocade robe: "Now that I’ve shown my evidence, you claim it’s yours. Where is your proof?"

The young man in the brocade robe was left speechless.

He was well aware that the house had an owner; however, having been neglected for years, he had entertained the greedy notion of seizing it.

Confident in his own status and connections, he believed that even if the original owner appeared, there would be a legal battle to fight.

In this regard, he was quite assured.

He never anticipated that the original owner would not only show up but also appear to be someone of considerable influence, causing the Blood Guards, who initially supported him, to hesitate and refrain from rash actions.

Wang Chen demanded evidence, and indeed, the young man did possess a copy of the deed to the house.

However, this document couldn’t be authenticated, and presenting it now would only bring humiliation and possibly implicate others!

Ultimately, at that moment, the one with the stronger position held the upper hand.

The young man in the brocade robe clenched his teeth and asked in a deep voice, "May I inquire your esteemed name? I am Han Zhengjie, my uncle serves at the Jingzhao Government Office…"

"Master Han!"

The Blood Guard captain abruptly cut him off, speaking sternly: "If you have evidence, present it. Don’t speak of irrelevant matters. This Wang Chen, sir, recently had an audience with the emperor and was honored with the title of the new Qiandu Grand General by His Majesty. Do you understand?"

An audience with the emperor, Qiandu Grand General?

Han Zhengjie felt as though he had been struck by lightning, his head spinning and vision blurring.

He finally grasped why the Blood Guards dared not act; Wang Chen’s background was far more formidable than his own!

While the Blood Guard captain appeared to reprimand him, he was actually cautioning him against making a foolish mistake by dragging his uncle into the affair.

At this realization, cold sweat broke out on Han Zhengjie’s forehead, and his legs began to tremble.

Wang Chen glanced at the Blood Guard captain, clearly aware that this man already knew his identity.

He paid no heed and addressed Han Zhengjie, “I’ve already given you a chance, but you failed to seize it. Now, leave my house at once, or don’t blame me for showing no mercy!”

“When I give you face, you’d better take it graciously. Do you understand?”

Wang Chen disliked using his power to intimidate others and wasn’t fond of being overly aggressive. However, some people were inherently insolent, and without a harsh lesson, they would continue to act arrogantly.

Han Zhengjie’s knees buckled, and he fell to the ground with a thud. “Sir Wang, I know I was wrong. Please be magnanimous and grant me another chance!”

All his wealth was tied up in this estate. If he were to leave with nothing, his entire family would be left destitute. How could they possibly survive?

As he spoke, Han Zhengjie repeatedly kowtowed, his forehead bleeding from the force.

The Blood Guard Team Leader cursed inwardly but still interceded on his behalf. “Sir Wang, ignorance is no crime. Please give him another chance to gather his belongings and leave.”

If it weren’t for Han Zhengjie’s uncle, he wouldn’t have dared to risk offending Wang Chen.

Wang Chen pondered for a moment, then nodded. “Very well, you have the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. If you’re not done by then, don’t blame me!”

“Thank you, sir! Thank you, sir!”

Han Zhengjie felt as though he had been granted a royal pardon, his face a picture of profound gratitude.

The Blood Guard Team Leader also expressed his thanks.

Chaos erupted within the mansion. Adults shouted, children wailed, and servants scurried about like headless chickens, frantically moving Han Zhengjie’s possessions.

Wang Chen ignored the commotion and turned to the Blood Guard Team Leader with interest. “What’s your name?”

The Team Leader inwardly groaned but replied, “Reporting to you, sir, I am Feng Yuping, Team Leader of the Seventh Squad of the Third Battalion of the Blood Guard.”

“Feng Yuping…”

Wang Chen smiled faintly. “How do you know of me?”

Feng Yuping swallowed hard. “I am acquainted with Lieutenant Shangguan Pengfei, which is how I’ve heard of your esteemed name.”

“I see.”

Wang Chen gestured toward the despondent Han Zhengjie. “What does this man’s uncle do?”

“He serves at the Jingzhao Government Office…”

Feng Yuping looked uneasy. “Please, sir, don’t press me further.”

Wang Chen gave a cold smile and let the matter drop.

Feng Yuping felt he had made a grave mistake and was overwhelmed with regret.

He glanced quickly at Han Zhengjie and whispered, “This man’s uncle is an official at the Jingzhao Government Office.”

An official!

Wang Chen understood.

The official at the Jingzhao Government Office oversaw finances, household registrations, land, and agricultural affairs, wielding significant financial authority and ranking as the third most influential figure there.

No wonder Han Zhengjie had the audacity to seize this estate; his connections were indeed formidable.

For an ordinary person, taking such a case to the Jingzhao Government Office would be futile, with no hope of winning.

If Wang Chen were merely a Blood Guard Qiandu, reclaiming the estate would have been far more difficult. The official’s higher rank would have made the legal battle arduous.

The primary reason Wang Chen could resolve this so effortlessly was his recent audience with the Liang Emperor, which had bestowed upon him an aura of imperial favor. This was what made Han Zhengjie so fearful.

If Wang Chen were to report this matter to the emperor, not only would the official face dire consequences, but even the Head of Jingzhao would find himself in deep trouble!

Preferring to avoid unnecessary complications, Wang Chen chose not to escalate the situation and allowed Han Zhengjie to remove his belongings.

Once the incense stick had burned out, Wang Chen declared in a deep voice, “Time’s up! Get out now!”

In reality, the time had only been sufficient for Han Zhengjie to gather his gold, silver, valuables, and antiques. Most of the larger items remained, but he dared not test Wang Chen’s patience further and left obediently.

The estate was left in disarray.

Feng Yuping, feeling relieved, exchanged a few polite words with Wang Chen before departing with his men.

In the vast mansion, only Wang Chen remained.