Chapter 46
The entire Azure Dragon Empire was abuzz. The Feng Clan have alwasy been a mighty towering mountain, one of the power houses that civilians could only look up to.
So, many where anticipating to watch the drama unfold.
The latest stint in the clan immediately spread through the empire as people talk in entertainmnt about how the Fourth Master of the clan turned the entire place upside down in fury upon his return.
How the second aunt is now under house arrest for ’poisoning’ Feng Jiao Xue.
"Did you hear? The Feng Clan’s Second Madam is under house arrest! They say she tried to poison her niece the waste of the family!" a fruit seller said, leaning conspiratorially on top of the counter..
"I heard she was caught red-handed! Feng Haoyang, himself stormed into the estate like a raging tiger and uncovered the truth."
"Red-handed? Bah!" The fishmonger nearby scoffed, wiping his hands on his apron. "My cousin’s wife’s first aunt works as a maid for the Fengs. She says they found a vial of poison in the young lady’s room, but who knows if the Second Madam really put it there? It could’ve been anyone."
"Anyone?" A buyer cut in. "She’s always been jealous of the third madam. Why, I even personally saw her pursuit over Feng Jiao Xue’s father back in the day. I’m telling you, she only settled with the second brother. The Second Madam has every reason to try and get rid of her."
Even in a cozy teahouse just off the main road, a group of scholars discussed the matter with more restraint, though no less interest.
"It’s disgraceful," said one, a young man in flowing robes. "To think someone of the Feng Clan would stoop so low as to poison a family member. What does this say about their integrity?"
"Do not be so quick to judge," an older scholar interjected, stroking his beard. "We have only heard rumors. The truth is likely more complex than it appears. For all we know, this could be a power struggle within the family."