"If you are reduced to relying on outsiders as your backer, what's the difference between that and being a puppet? You are betraying your family's interests!"
Behind Mrs. Xiahou, a member of the direct lineage also stared angrily.
However, their power is too weak to attract the attention of other tribesmen.
Judging from the appearance of those elders, it was obvious that they had colluded with outsiders for a long time, and they came here directly to Xia Houli's legacy.
"Puppet? You mean who wants you to be puppets?"
A domineering voice suddenly sounded in everyone's ears.
The sound was loud and loud, like thunder, which made everyone's eardrums hurt.
"Sir, you are here!"
Xia Houyan led a group of elders and quickly stepped forward to greet him.
The heads of several branch families all came forward to greet him with flattering smiles on their faces.
Many tribesmen present were talking among themselves, but no one stopped them.
All decisions are made by the elders and branch family heads.
They are the decision-makers of the family. Ordinary clan members can only watch helplessly as the family leaders have disagreements, but they are powerless to do anything.
A military general wearing heavy armor walked out surrounded by people.
After seeing the armor, several people's eyelids suddenly jumped wildly, with horrified expressions on their faces.
It was a set of black steel heavy armor, with a layer of patches on the goggles, with patterns of tigers and leopards drawn on it. The military commander wore military boots, and his figure was burly like a bear. He strode forward, with every step he took.
Let the earth send a huge earthquake.
"He is actually a third-grade commander!"
"I remember, our Lord Marquis is only the commander-in-chief of the third rank, right?"
Several members of the Xiahou Mansion whispered, with panic on their faces.
Military generals who have reached this level are powerful men with considerable power in the court and the army!
Now, such a strong man actually came to Xiahou Mansion. I don't know whether it is a blessing or a curse.
"Let me introduce, this is the Marquis of Changling! From now on, my Xiahou family will be a vassal of the Marquis of Changling. From now on, we will be able to have a relationship with the top aristocratic families in the Imperial Capital!"
Xia Houyan introduced with pride.
Marquis Changling!
Upon hearing this title, Mrs. Xiahou trembled slightly, and the maids around her quickly stepped forward to help her, allowing her to stand slightly.
The current Marquis of Changling is named Yan Xin!
He is from the Yan family in Dijing!
As the family with the lowest sense of presence among the eight aristocratic families in Imperial Capital, the Yan family has rarely appeared in the public eye.
But it cannot be underestimated because of this. In fact, the Yan family has considerable resources. It mainly controls water sources, medicine and other industries, and almost monopolizes most of the medical resources in the Imperial Capital Region.
Moreover, water is an important source of income for the Yan family.
No matter whether you are a monk or a mortal, you cannot live without water.
In the Imperial City, there are countless spiritual springs, all of which belong to the Yan family.
It has been many years since the Xiahou family had Xia Houli, and it was only then that they became the Imperial Family from a small place.
However, even so, the Xiahou family is just a small family and cannot be compared with a behemoth like the Yan family.
"What's going on? Are you ready?" Yan Xin said in a deep voice.
Xia Houyan said quickly: "Master Hou, originally we were supposed to bring the things out to you. Who would have thought that Xia Houli's wife stopped her and sealed all the inheritance in the coffin. We were plotted just now when we got close, and we were injured because of it!"
Another elder came forward and said, "Don't worry, Lord Marquis, we will bring the things out right away and offer them to you!"