The barrage of words choked Le Niushang once again.
The first two points Feng Jieyu mentioned were bearable, but the weight of the third one was something Le Niushang knew all too well.
If Su Linyuan were truly still around, let alone him, even Zhao Xuanzhen would pay respectful tribute when receiving him.
His special status and exceptional contributions had long been unmatched even by the previous emperor.
However, Le Niushang quickly regained her composure, understanding that it was pointless to argue with Feng Jieyu, so she changed her approach.
"I admit that Senior Su's descendants indeed have the eligibility to marry Lin An, but that's just eligibility. I am ultimately Lin An's mother; how could I bear to hand over my own flesh and blood casually to others?"
Focusing solely on emotions, not righteousness, Le Niushang's target was clear. Her identity could not suppress Feng Jieyu, so she had to look for issues with Su Chengyu himself.
Facing Feng Jieyu's cold inquiry, Le Niushang turned to Su Chengyu: "Even if you stand behind him, this boy has to have his own abilities, right?"
"Your Majesty, Su Saint Envoy is now the Demon Slayer Bureau Emissary..."
"Shut up! I don't need your reminder!"
Le Niushang, displeased, snapped at Zhao Shijue, while Feng Jieyu coldly laughed at the side.
"I know he's an envoy, but I said those titles were given by His Majesty based on his previous contributions. Does he truly still have the qualifications to sit in that position? A mute who can't speak, who knows if it will be a lifelong issue—should I as Lin An's mother just watch my daughter marry a mute who can't speak?"
Morally and righteously, Le Niushang knew she was bound to be on the losing end, so she completely shifted to playing the emotional card.
Listening to these words, Feng Jieyu felt nauseated. She didn't doubt Le Niushang's concerns, but she knew this woman too well; it's pure jealousy and resentment in her heart, just like back then.
"So if Chengyu is no longer mute, will you agree?"
Seeing Feng Jieyu begin to compromise, Le Niushang knew her plan had succeeded half-way, and her mind gradually calmed.
"Of course not, I am not that shallow. The point is, this guy has to show the ability to match my Lin An, and that can't be helped by others."
Feng Jieyu said impatiently.
The opponent had shown all their cards, so Feng Jieyu found it hard to argue.
After all, Le Niushang was Lin An's actual mother; wanting Su Chengyu to prove his abilities wasn't unreasonable.
If it were usual times, Feng Jieyu wouldn't even consider this issue, and even if Le Niushang showed face, Feng Jieyu wouldn't bother with it.
She believed Su Chengyu could handle this himself. But now...
Feng Jieyu slightly turned her head to glance at Su Chengyu, who stood in front of Xu Nanzhi.
"What do you want Chengyu to prove?"
Feng Jieyu asked straightforwardly.
Prepared beforehand, Le Niushang quietly spoke: "It's simple, this boy is now revered as our country's Demon Slayer Bureau Emissary, a position that's naturally prestigious. But his initial promotion was extraordinary; now he needs to prove he truly deserves to sit in that position."
Feng Jieyu casually asked.
Le Niushang's lips curled. Although the arrival of Feng Jieyu had once threatened to go beyond her control, the situation had ultimately evolved as Le Niushang wished.
"That's naturally simple—character... goes without saying, Su Saint Envoy comes from an aristocratic family and has indeed made significant contributions to our country; his awareness and character are not for me to question; I believe in His Majesty's judgment."
"So it's all about strength?"
Feng Jieyu coldly responded, her expression increasingly dissatisfied.
"Naturally, although Su Saint Envoy has triumphed over contemporaries like Long Xuan, that was when Long Xuan was suppressing his realm. Not to mention, the Su Saint Envoy now is greatly different from back then, right?"
Feng Jieyu squinted her eyes, looking at Le Niushang with rising hostility.
Chilled, the less powerful Le Niushang instinctively took a half-step back, looking at Feng Jieyu with some panic.
"Is there a problem with my spy? I care about the person my daughter is interested in; is that not allowed?"
Understanding that hiding before Feng Jieyu was pointless, Le Niushang simply revealed her cards to Feng Jieyu.
"Alright, alright, good for your spy."
Feng Jieyu's gaze left Le Niushang and swept over the crowd of the Ancient Clan behind him.
Even the Hollow Void Realm's few Ancient Clan elders instantly felt a sense of danger, adjusting their posture.
"Feng Jieyu! Don't go too far!"
Facing Le Niushang's rebuke, Feng Jieyu glanced at her and softly said, "Don't worry, I won't take action—otherwise, wouldn't that further confirm Chengyu is someone who only hides behind me?"
Seeing Feng Jieyu refuse to take the bait, Le Niushang coldly laughed: "Hmph, as long as you know. Anyway, if Su Chengyu can't showcase the matching strength, not only can he not marry Lin An, but he doesn't deserve to continue holding the Demon Slayer Bureau Emissary position!"
As Feng Jieyu furrowed her brow, contemplating how to help Su Chengyu temporarily evade the trouble, Su Chengyu moved to Feng Jieyu's side.
Su Chengyu shook his head, signaling Feng Jieyu not to worry; he had a plan.
Seeing this, Feng Jieyu remained silent and stepped aside to observe quietly.
Le Niushang, looking at Su Chengyu who stepped forward, finally revealed a smile: "Not bad, it seems you have some sense of responsibility; I thought you wouldn't make a move today."
Su Chengyu smiled, then looked toward the doorway only a few steps away.
Le Niushang took the opportunity to say: "Alright, no need to hide anymore; even the main figure has sensed your presence, continuing to hide is meaningless."
With her words, Xu Zijing led a group of elder statesmen into the courtyard.
Most of these people Su Chengyu had never seen before, but he knew they were the ones in court who didn't want him to gain power.
Watching the people entering one after another, Su Chengyu's heart gradually calmed down; he stayed in Zhao Shijue's mansion to await the arrival of these people.
Le Niushang's sudden attack was unexpected for Su Chengyu, but fortunately, Aunt Feng appeared in time to help resolve the biggest problem for Su Chengyu, who couldn't speak actively. Follow current novels on novèlfire.net
Now that the audience was all present, it was time for the players to take the stage.