Chapter 683 - 684: The Sun Family Retreats
Mr. Zheng Zhijun’s words seemed simple, but to the Patriarchs of both families, they definitely carried a warning. Moreover, the presence of nearly a platoon of people sent a clear message. Even if these soldiers were only ordinary soldiers and not particularly strong, and the Family Guards could easily handle them, what they represented was the nation. No matter how inflated their families’ egos might be, they dared not oppose the state.
On another level, it seemed that the higher authorities were already quite displeased with the families’ flagrant pursuit of vengeance. Thus, they had sent someone to supervise, and if they did not handle the situation well, they really might face suppression from above.
However, things had already escalated to this point, and the arrow was already on the string; they had to shoot. If they were to cease hostilities now and allow Song Xiaodong to leave, the families would lose all face completely.
What they feared most was that Mr. Zheng Zhijun had come here to support Song Xiaodong. If that were the case, it would greatly complicate the matter.
Mr. Zheng Zhijun said indifferently, "I know you two gentlemen are angry right now. If you choose to resolve this through legal means, I understand you won’t be satisfied. So you can resolve it in your own way. I’m just here to make sure you don’t take it too far. That should be enough."
As the Patriarchs were trying to guess Zheng Zhijun’s true intentions, Su Zhentian and Sun One also stepped back a few paces. They too sensed an irregularity in the situation and it seemed it was not a good time to fight Sun Xiaodong to the death.
Miao Qingqing and Miao Xuanxuan were inwardly thrilled. Although they couldn’t hear what was being said, the sudden involvement of troops meant that the Su and Sun families couldn’t act so lawlessly, affording them and Song Xiaodong a chance to leave safely.
Song Xiaodong stood with his back to the gate and did not turn around, seemingly oblivious to the situation there, as he shouted loudly, "Su Zhentian, Sun One! Do you dare to fight me?"
The Old Master of the Su Family frowned and said, "Mr. Zheng, look at how arrogant this young man is, forcibly breaking into our Su residence, trying to take my two granddaughters, and even killing and injuring several of our men."
Mr. Zheng Zhijun narrowed his eyes and said, "This is indeed serious. You continue dealing with your matter; my presence here is all the more pertinent to prevent him from wreaking havoc and adding to the death toll."