Chapter 4: Controlling the Wind and Rain with a Single Hand

Wei Zhengyang.

A disciple of the outer gate of the Qinghe Sword Mansion and the legitimate descendant of the Wei family, one of the top clans in Yunhe County.

Just this status alone was enough to make the entire Wen family fear and respect him.

"So, it's Junior Brother Wei," Su Yi nodded slightly.

During the three years of cultivation in the Qinghe Sword Mansion, Wei Zhengyang had always regarded himself as a rival.

But no matter how hard Wei Zhengyang worked during those three years, he was always firmly suppressed by Su Yi.

In other words, during those three years, Wei Zhengyang lived in his shadow!

At this moment, Wei Zhengyang looked at Su Yi unabashedly for a moment, then sighed heavily and said with emotion:

"Who would have thought that the esteemed head of the outer gate of the Qinghe Sword Mansion would, in the blink of an eye, fall into the mortal world, not only losing his cultivation but also becoming a son-in-law. How pitiful, how lamentable?"

His voice echoed in the hall without ceasing.

The expressions of the crowd became strange.

Su Yi smiled ambiguously and said, "It seems that Junior Brother Wei has forgotten the lessons from the past. Shall I help you remember?"

With just one sentence, it seemed to touch a sore spot in Wei Zhengyang's heart, reminding him of some unforgettable past events. His face gradually darkened.

"Su Yi, you must not be disrespectful to Young Master Wei!"

The clan leader Wen Changjing stood up abruptly, scolding loudly, his eyes cold and threatening.

Although Su Yi had long been aware that the Wen family looked down upon him, he was still somewhat surprised.

The esteemed leader of the Wen family!

But in front of everyone's eyes, he threatened his own son-in-law?

Looking at the other important figures of the Wen family, there was a trace of disdain and coldness in their expressions, and no one felt that Wen Changjing's words were inappropriate in any way.

Undoubtedly, in their hearts, he, as a son-in-law, was nothing more than an ornament that could be toyed with at will.

"Very well then."

At this moment, Su Yi's expression became even more indifferent, but in his heart, he had completely drawn a clear line with the Wen family.

"Su Yi, I didn't come all the way from Yunhe County just to make fun of you!"

Wei Zhengyang coldly spoke up, observing the attitude of the Wen family towards Su Yi, feeling even more confident.

"Oh, then what did you come for?" Su Yi asked.

Wei Zhengyang's lips curled up slightly, his gaze fixed on Su Yi like a hawk, as he raised two fingers and said slowly:

"I came here for two things."

"One, tomorrow, I will go to the Tianyuan Academy to cultivate with Lingzhao. Rest assured, I will take good care of Miss Lingzhao and ensure that she doesn't suffer any grievances!"

"Two, remember your identity, you are just a son-in-law who has lost his cultivation, not worthy of being with Lingzhao!"

"In the future, when I come to the Wen family again, I will help Lingzhao cancel the marriage contract, and as for you, Su Yi... you will be driven out of the door!"

"By then, if you can't afford to eat, you can stay by my side as a servant. I don't mind spending money to support a useless person!"

His words were resolute and sonorous.

Wei Zhengyang's gaze was confident and arrogant.

The hall fell into silence, and not even a sound of a needle dropping could be

Some characters felt uneasy.

But no one dared to say anything.

The Wei family was a top clan capable of influencing the nineteen cities of Yunhe County!

And Wei Zhengyang was the legitimate son of the current clan leader of the Wei family. His noble status was not something that the Wen family could afford to offend.

On the contrary, Qin Jing's eyes brightened as she carefully observed Wei Zhengyang and then compared him to Su Yi. She felt even more uncomfortable in her heart.

If her daughter had married this Young Master Wei... who among the Wen family would dare to underestimate themselves?

What surprised everyone was that even though Su Yi suffered such humiliation, his expression remained calm and unaffected. His composed and indifferent demeanor even astonished the crowd.

This guy...

He isn't even angry at all?

Wei Zhengyang frowned. He came here to show off his power and humiliate Su Yi by "taking his wife."

But who would have thought that Su Yi seemed completely unimpressed, leaving him feeling frustrated as if he was punching cotton with no force.

Su Yi saw through the expressions of the crowd, remaining calm as ever. He looked down on the petty drama unfolding before him, like a deity in the heavens observing a trivial spectacle in the mortal world.

A few fleas, ridiculous and laughable!

"He has already reached such a state, yet he still maintains such a detached mindset..."

No one noticed the slight perplexity and surprise in the deep corners of Wen Lingzhao's icy eyes as she had been coldly observing the situation.

Just at that moment,

Su Yi glanced over the people in the hall and calmly spoke, "Regardless of anything, as long as the marriage contract is still in effect, I am still Wen Lingzhao's husband and the son-in-law of the Wen family."

"And now, an outsider stands in the ancestral hall of the Wen family and boldly declares that he will take care of my wife in the future."

"Ladies and gentlemen, if this were to spread, how would the world view the Wen family?"

"And how would they view... Wen Lingzhao?"

His words were plain and composed.

But they were like a thunderclap that exploded in the hall!

The faces of Wen Changjing and other important figures changed, unable to sit still.

They didn't care about Su Yi's feelings, but they had to care about the reputation and face of the Wen family!

Qin Jing and Wen Changtai suddenly realized the severity of the situation and became anxious, their faces turning grim. If this matter were to be spread, they, as parents, would be the most embarrassed.

Even Wen Lingzhao's icy and beautiful face showed a hint of gloom at this moment, her clear eyes tinged with anger.

In Wei Zhengyang's heart, he exclaimed in alarm. He hadn't expected that Su Yi's words would cause such a sudden change in the attitude of the Wen family. If he didn't explain himself soon, the misunderstanding would escalate!

However, Su Yi didn't give him a chance to speak and calmly said, "Wei Junior Brother, if your Wei family knew that you solemnly swore to snatch someone else's wife, how do you think they would view you?"

"At that time, the entire Yunhe County would probably know that the esteemed legitimate son of the Wei family's clan leader actually enjoys forcefully taking other people's wives."

Su Yi looked at Wei Zhengyang, his eyes filled with a hint of pity. "Once such a notorious reputation is established, it will be impossible to wash it away for a lifetime."

"By doing so, even if you are the legitimate son of the Wei family's clan leader, your position within the Wei family will inevitably suffer severe consequences. Can you bear the consequences?"

With that, he patted Wei Zhengyang's shoulder. "Let's end it here. Think about it carefully."

The hall fell into a silent and oppressive atmosphere.

Su Yi's voice echoed in everyone's hearts like thunder, making their faces turn pale and green.

Looking at Wei Zhengyang, his cheeks first turned red, then pale. Veins popped up on his forehead as he trembled with anger and humiliation in his eyes.

"You..."

He was furious, wishing he could punch Su Yi to death.

Wen Lingzhao suddenly stood up, her starry eyes coldly fixed on Wei Zhengyang. "Wei Senior Brother, are you done speaking?"

Her beautiful face was as cold as ice, her voice carrying undisguised anger.

"Lingzhao Junior Sister, please don't misunderstand. I swear to the heavens that I didn't mean it that way!"

Wei Zhengyang, who was filled with anger, felt like he had been doused with cold water and became completely flustered.

He quickly explained to Wen Lingzhao, "I was just thinking that in the future, as we both cultivate in the Tianyuan Academy, we could also take care of each other. After all, we had an encounter at the Qinghe Sword Manor, so we can consider ourselves... friends. Isn't it natural for friends to help each other?"

"I'm tired. I'll go rest first."

Wen Lingzhao's pretty face remained icy cold as she left the hall directly.

However, when she passed by Su Yi, a barely noticeable flash of surprise crossed her starry eyes.

He could remain calm and composed despite such humiliation, and he even managed to disrupt the situation with a few words and a smile. This guy... doesn't seem to be as useless as she imagined...

But soon, she shook her head inwardly.

After all, she and he were ultimately strangers.

Su Yi was Su Yi.

She is she.

Despite being married in name, it would be best if they never saw each other again in this lifetime.

Wei Zhengyang stood there, his face extremely unsightly.

He was worried that Wen Lingzhao would completely misunderstand him, and he felt like an ant on a hot pan, his mind in chaos.

Su Yi stood with his hands behind his back, coldly observing everything.

He didn't care how Wen Lingzhao viewed him.

But if Wen Lingzhao stayed with Wei Zhengyang while still having the marital status with Su Yi, it would undoubtedly be putting a green hat on him, Su Yi.

Such a reputation, once established, would be a lifelong stain.

Even with Su Yi's detached state of mind, he couldn't tolerate such a thing happening.

That's why he spoke up earlier and completely overturned the situation!

"In the future, it will be necessary to find an opportunity to get rid of Wei Zhengyang, this scoundrel who harbors ill intentions towards Wen Lingzhao. It's better to eliminate the possibility of being cuckolded without noticing it..."

Su Yi thought of this and lost interest in watching the show.

"You all continue your conversation. I'm tired and will take my leave."

Saying this casually, Su Yi turned around and left.

"Su Yi, stop right there!"

Wei Zhengyang, full of anger, shouted sternly.

"Wei Junior Brother, unpleasant advice is beneficial for one's conduct. I advise you to take care of yourself. Otherwise, the calamity you bring upon yourself will come from your own mouth."

Without even turning his head, Su Yi waved his hand and walked away with a leisurely stride. Soon, his figure disappeared into the night outside the hall.

Inside the hall, illuminated by candlelight, everyone had a gloomy expression on their faces.

Outside the grand hall, the moon illuminated the night sky, and the evening breeze was refreshing, just like Su Yi's mood—relaxed and composed.

It was just a small farce, easily overturned with a single hand!