These times were indeed difficult for the Song family.
Ye Longlin's appearance made the Song family realize they had provoked someone they shouldn't have, and also made them aware that in the entire turmoil, their Song family possessed no ability to resist the risks.
The current Song family was in a state of panic, unsure when or how they had offended Ye Longlin.
However, whether it was good fortune or misfortune, it could not be avoided.
For the Song family, this was a disaster, but also an opportunity. As long as they recognized Ye Longlin as their liege, his mere words could help the Song family save fifty years of struggle.
With a word from a great figure, it would not be difficult for the Song family to directly ascend to become the overlords of the region.
Now, they had invited Ye Longlin to the Song family, and it all depended on whether they could seize this opportunity.
The Song family prepared a grand reception. From the red carpet to the details of every area, they handled it all with utmost precision.
Outside the Song family at this moment, a group of people were eagerly gazing at the road. When a black commercial van slowly drove into view, excitement flickered in their eyes.
Song Boran stood at the forefront. As the black commercial van approached, he disregarded his status as the head of the Song family and personally went forward to greet him.
Meanwhile, within the Song family, Song Yuanfeng had just returned from the Martial Arts Association. He had been in seclusion at the Martial Arts Association during this period, preparing for the upcoming martial arts competition for marriage. He was completely unaware of the rumors circulating outside.
Upon returning that morning, he heard all sorts of rumors. From the butler, he learned about the recent events, and was utterly stunned!
Their family's plaque had been torn down, the Military God Ranking had been revised, the second elder of the Martial Arts Association had knelt for a long time at the south gate, the first elder of the Martial Arts Association was dead, and it was suspected that a top figure from the military had intervened... A string of news left his mind reeling, and he was in a state of utter bewilderment.
The most crucial point was that he now learned that the person who had torn down their family's plaque was none other than the Heavenly Esteemed Leader, the current top figure in the military!
"Hmph, you dog. Once I forge a connection with this overlord, I will tear you to shreds, no matter who you are!"
"If our Song family relies on this existence, let alone in Jinling, even the entire Jiangnan region will see our Song family as second to none. Even royal families would not dare to provoke us easily!"
"At that time, if I want you to live, you will live. If I want you to die, you must die!"
Song Yuanfeng seemed to recall something and let out a cold laugh.
Murong Yuhan's boyfriend? Heh, by then, he would be nothing but a corpse!
But... the next scene left him completely bewildered. The face that haunted his dreams, the face he longed to tear to shreds, reappeared before him, but in such a preposterous manner!
"Impossible! This is impossible! This is absolutely impossible!"
Upon seeing this face, Song Yuanfeng screamed in panic, his eyes filled with disbelief! https://
The psychological impact was even more profound!
"What madness are you indulging in here? Hurry up and get back inside!"
Song Boran was startled by the voice and glanced back, gesturing for Song Yuanfeng to return to the family.
Turning back, he immediately put on a pleased expression.
"Mr. Ye, we have been awaiting your arrival for a long time. The banquet is prepared."
"Father is waiting within the compound. Please forgive him, sir. My father's legs are not convenient, hence he did not come out to greet you."
Song Boran said with a fawning smile. Who could have believed that the young man before him was actually the Heavenly Esteemed Leader, the Five-Star Heavenly King spoken of in the capital's rumors!
If it weren't for the fact that their family happened to have someone who understood lip-reading, they truly wouldn't have known such a secret matter!
Ye Longlin, as the main guest, stepped into the premises first, followed by a group of people.
"Mr. Ye, this way, please."
After entering the Song family, Song Boran personally led the way, directly ushering them into the East Wing.
East, South, West, North – the East was the largest.
Song Yuanfeng watched the group surround Ye Longlin, his gaze filled with unwillingness. However, once the butler explained everything to him, that sliver of unwillingness vanished.
If the gap between the two parties was not significant, he would have fought for it no matter what. But when the gap was too vast, no one could even muster the desire to compete.
When the difference between two parties is too great, one simply cannot generate the will to compete, especially when the gap is this immense.
The eight-meter-long table was laden with all sorts of food. Looking at the dishes... the entire table was set to the standard of a Manchu-Han Imperial Feast!
He shook his head slightly and slowly said, "I am not here to eat. Let Song Yuanfeng come out. Perhaps he understands now."
Ye Longlin's tone remained as calm as ever. He looked at an elder sitting in a wheelchair at the head of the table and nodded slightly.
"Song Yuanfeng?"
Song Boran didn't react immediately, but without any hesitation, he turned and beckoned to Song Yuanfeng, who was among the crowd.
Song Yuanfeng, his heart filled with despair, stepped forward, his head bowed, his heart ashen. He now understood that the other party had come for Mu Hanqi.
And given the other party's identity, who in this world could stop him?
"Father, he is the one I told you about, Sister Yuhan's boyfriend."
Song Boran: "..."
The entire Song family: "..."
Upon hearing this statement, everything instantly became clear.
The reason he had torn down their plaque was because their Song family's relatives had spoken ill of Murong Yuhan, thus attracting disaster.
All of this, with this single statement, was now clear as day.
The Song family wanted to marry Murong Yuhan, and their parents had already betrothed them. However, due to Ye Wu's interference, the matter inexplicably turned into a martial arts competition for marriage.
But that didn't matter. For the Song family, it was merely a bit of trouble, nothing more.
They were quite confident, but now?
Now, they possessed absolutely no ability to contend with the other party!
Who would have thought that the boyfriend Murong Yuhan was dating was the Heavenly King from the rumors!
Wait!
Song Boran suddenly thought of something and exclaimed, "The hundred thousand troops outside Jinling city?"
Ye Longlin: "Mine."
Those two words rendered the entire Song family silent. No one dared to speak. Even though they had guessed this outcome, they couldn't help but gasp.
The other party had come to Jinling simply for Murong Yuhan, and that was all!
Making such a grand show, all for the sake of winning a beauty's smile, seemed absurd, but what passionate young man in his prime wouldn't want to win a beauty's smile, and march south with a thousand troops and horses.
It sounded incredibly inspiring!
A thousand troops and horses, coming only for you.
Let the world know that your man comes from the military, and is the sole overlord of the military at that time!