Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams-Chapter 251 - 183: Lingshan Sword Immortal Returns Again (4)

Chapter 251: Chapter 183: Lingshan Sword Immortal Returns Again (4)

"Sister..."

The death of Shen Wenyan, the Shen Family never held a funeral for him.

The main concern was that holding a funeral might alarm Zhao Xuan, making it difficult for her to bear.

However, ultimately this tragedy could not be avoided.

Inside the Black Water Pavilion.

Shen Yuan looked at Shen Wenxing in front of him and said, "Arrange the funeral for the second brother and bury Zhao Xuan and his cenotaph together."

"For the next few days, don’t disturb me unless it’s necessary."

"Let me be alone in peace."

Shen Wenxing nodded sadly and quietly left the Black Water Pavilion.

...

In winter, a heavy snowfall occurred.

After several months of preparation, as Wei Qiuling had previously mentioned, the Four Cities of Anyang were handed over to the Shen Family.

Inside the ancestral hall, Shen Wenxing sat at the head seat, with several stewards of the affiliated clans sitting quietly on both sides.

The six major affiliated clans of the Shen Family are no longer the original six.

After more than a decade of open strife and covert struggle combined with investigations by the Clan Court, only two major clans, Lü and Chen, remain among the three major clans.

Another major clan, the Wang Family, has been demoted to a minor clan.

Meanwhile, the Liu Family among the minor clans has risen rapidly and became a major clan last year.

Two other minor clans have declined, replaced by the newly rising Shi and Liu Families.

Although the six appeared calm on the surface, they were both nervous and excited inside.

The matter of Luoxia Mountain granting four cities to the Shen Family had already spread within the clan.

Those chosen to govern the four cities would undoubtedly come from among these affiliated clans.

Over the years, by becoming affiliated clans of the Shen Family and helping manage the villages of Yunshui Town, the various clans have also received the Shen Family’s favors and developed rapidly.

Take for instance Liu Fang of the Liu Family.

Shortly after becoming the patriarch, he began to madly take concubines.

Over the years, he has taken more than ten concubines, and he probably can’t even remember the names of all his children.

The Chen and Lü Families are no different.

In just twenty years, the population of these families has doubled or tripled, greatly surprising Shen Wenxing.

Secretly, he has already decided that the Shen Family should emulate this in the future.

Otherwise, currently, only he and his brother Shen Wen’an remain of the Shen Family’s second generation.

In the third generation, there are only four brothers including Shen Chongming, and counting Shen You, Shen Li, and even He Zhongyi, there are only seven people.

Thinking of this, he remembered what his wife Huang Lingxiu said a few days ago.

After this year’s festival, Shen Chongming will be nineteen years old, and it will be time to finalize his marriage with Chen Youran.

Apart from Chen Youran, they should find another concubine for this boy!

Thinking this, a slight smile appeared on the corner of Shen Wenxing’s mouth.

When the six below arrived, seeing Shen Wenxing remain silent, they were quite tense, and the atmosphere was very oppressive.

Suddenly seeing him smile, several exchanged glances secretly and felt slightly relieved.

"Patriarch."

On the left side of the chief seat, the middle-aged Liu Fang cautiously cupped his hands and spoke.

Shen Wenxing suppressed his thoughts, glanced at him, and then at the other five, immediately sitting up straight.

"Let’s discuss business."

Hearing this, they all held their breath and looked at him.

"Now that my Shen Family has gained the Four Cities of Anyang, you all should have heard."

They nodded repeatedly, smiles appearing on their faces.

"The four city territories, with nearly two million people, are by no means easy to govern."

Gently tapping the desk in front, Shen Wenxing glanced at the group and said, "I have seen the performances of you and your families over the years."

"This time, I want to ask if any of you wish to volunteer, believing you have the ability to manage a city?"

Hearing this, the six below were stunned.

Before, they were thinking about how to perform to win the governance of a city.

But now, Shen Wenxing actually allowed them to volunteer?

That is a city, who among the several present wouldn’t want their family to obtain governance rights?

Seeing the six eager to try, Shen Wenxing suddenly smiled and said, "Don’t rush to speak." 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"Being able to govern a city is more prestigious than managing a village, with greater authority and benefits."

"However..."

His gaze swept over everyone, and he continued, "The greater the power, the greater the responsibility, and the more work there is."

"You families must consider carefully whether you truly have the ability to govern well when the city is handed over to you."

"If any mishap occurs, the Clan Court won’t spare feelings."

Hearing this, their hearts suddenly tightened, and they all suppressed their impulses.

Previously, they were only focused on the power and benefits, completely overlooking the difficulty of governing a city.

They have witnessed the strictness of the Clan Court over the years.

Seeing them all intimidated by a few words, Shen Wenxing sighed inwardly.

These affiliated clans are still not up to par.

Short-sighted, only focused on immediate benefits, without ambition, not bearing great responsibilities.

"Since none of you speak up, I’ll choose first."

While several remained silent, Liu Fang’s expression shifted several times, then suddenly firmed with a smile.

Hearing this, Shen Wenxing looked at him.

This Liu Fang and Zhao Jinhua were both of his age, and the three once had camaraderie.

Over the years, under his governance, the Liu Family has grown from a minor clan to a major clan among the affiliated clans, with Liu Fang indeed contributing greatly.

"Patriarch, this humble servant is willing to ease the burden for the main family!"

Facing Shen Wenxing’s gaze, Liu Fang solemnly cupped his hands.

Shen Wenxing nodded and said, "Very well, of the four cities, which one do you choose?"