Turns Out, I'm In A Villain Clan!

Chapter 320 A Golden Opportunity for the Quan Clan

Chapter 320 A Golden Opportunity for the Quan ClanThe confrontation ended without an official judgment.

Despite the mounting tension, Princess Sun Yaoqing found herself without solid evidence directly linking the Quan Clan to the hidden organization's operations.

Their involvement-if any-was buried beneath layers of plausible deniability and excuses polished by decades of political experience.

Thus, she had no choice but to settle for a stern warning.

The Quan Patriarch, Quan Lingshu, swore before his ancestors and clan seal that he would personally oversee an investigation, root out the culprits, and deliver them to the royal authorities.

His words were humble, his demeanor contrite-but to Sun Yaoqing, it all rang too perfectly rehearsed.

She suspected he would find a scapegoat soon enough-a few unfortunate officials or minor cultivators to shoulder the blame while the true players vanished deeper underground.

Yet, with no concrete proof, there was little she could do here and now.

All she could do was chastise him for negligence and failure of duty-hardly enough to shake the Quan Clan's foundations.

But there was no way Princess Sun Yaoqing would simply let the matter rest.

Her decision was clear: once she returned to the capital, she would report everything to the Emperor.

The Quan Clan's influence over the southern territories had lasted long enough -perhaps it was time to consider their replacement.

Having said what she intended, Princess Sun Yaoqing prepared to leave the Quan Estate, accompanied by Quan Lingshu.

Just as they were stepping out, a burst of cheers and applause echoed through the courtyard.

Princess Sun Yaoqing paused mid-step, her brows knitting slightly. She turned toward the sound, her gaze calm but curious.

"...Is something happening?"

She asked, her voice light but tinged with quiet authority.

Quan Lingshu, who had been accompanying her to the gates, looked momentarily startled-then quickly understood what she referred to.

"Ah! Your Highness mustn't have heard about our clan's competition. Today happens to be the opening of our annual Young Scions Gathering-a friendly contest among the younger generation of the Quan Family. It is a long-standing tradition meant to encourage growth and unity among our disciples."

His tone carried faint pride.

Seeing this as a chance to mend the earlier tension-or at least display the clan's prosperity before the Princess-Quan Lingshu added eagerly.

"If Your Highness is not pressed for time, it would be our greatest honor to have you witness the competition. It would surely inspire our youths to know that the Princess herself watched their display of talent!"

Princess Sun Yaoqing shook her head.

She had little interest in the small spectacles of the Quan Clan.

Moreover, she can't have esteem Bai Clan waiting for more than needed. She already felt guilty for taking their time for her request.hing and that was victory.

He was Chong Sheng!