Lin Wan took her husband around the town on the first day she was back. It was the only thing she did that day.

It was a new horizon to Li Mu. He was a man of experiences who had been to many cities, big and small, domestic and abroad, but this was the first time he saw a clan town.

Li Mu was amazed. The Lin Family's mansion was like a small county that had everything in it. A beautiful house stood in between trees and flowers, the same as the fancy places in Europe.

The people who saw Lin Wan all greeted her warmly, and they were actually more curious about the man with who she was taking the arm.

"This is my husband." Lin Wan was happily introducing Li Mu. She did this every time she saw people wondering.

The Lin Family showed their natural courtesy, but Li Mu was not an approved son-in-law to the family, not yet. Li Mu also could feel it from the way they looked at him.

He was not surprised. His fatal energy shrank after he got away from the Dream Valley, and he was more like an ordinary man when in peace.

An ordinary son-in-law could not expect to get respect from a clan that valued strength. Honestly speaking, those people had taken Li Mu as a gigolo.

They could not be blamed for having this idea. No one was there when Li Mu showed his strength, and no one knew what he had done.

Even to Third Uncle, his stories were nothing but hearsay. His actual strength was never seen and so he was not respected.

Lin Wan didn't care about their attitudes to Li Mu. Instead of wasting time explaining to them, she had better let them witness it. She believed that the clan would look upon her husband with reverence soon.

The day passed very fast and the couple returned to their mansion at sunset.

According to the arrangement, they were going to visit the elders of the clan the next day. They would salute the elders to make their marriage approved and blessed.

Things changed unexpectedly. They got a notice from the clan that they should meet as soon as they arrived home.

The Lin Family was to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the countermeasures of the clan conference.

Fourth Master Lin Pusheng initiated this meeting and required that all man-in-charge arrive. As the master of the Lin Family, of course, Lin Wan could not miss it.

She and the others knew that the fourth lineage was about to up to something.

The people found this amusing. When they were trying to find an opportunity to eliminate the fourth lineage, they were offered the chance unasked. How good was this meeting! A wonderful arrangement.

To avoid any suspicion from the fourth lineage, The main lineage didn't gather to discuss the action plan. Instead, it was Mrs. Hong who put the pieces together and kept everyone updated.

It was that night when Mrs. Hong told Lin Wan about Third Uncle's plan. Lin Wan was pleased and then turned her head back to look at her husband but only found an unpredictable expression. She could not say if he was smiling or not, and there was a hint of irony in it.

"Honey, do you think there is any problem?"

Li Mu sneered, "Are you playing house like little girls? Who made this superficial plan anyway? We agreed to eliminate them all, but the plan was only about catching them instead of killing them. Why?"

"Don't blame Third Uncle for his arrangements. He was thinking about the foundation of this family. A fierce change may make our voice less important in the coming clan conference."

"Nonsense. Are you not afraid that the fourth lineage will fight back? If it comes to that, a greater change will follow. You are wise enough to know that I am not wrong."

Lin Wan didn't say a word.

Li Mu sneered again and added, "As adults, let's face it and be frank. Is it the family strength that he considers, or he just can't bear to start the killing?"

Mrs. Hong sighed and then said softly, "They are brothers growing up together. It is indeed hard to think about killing. Besides, the family members killing each other never happened in our Lin Family. It is not good to our reputation."

“This is silly! Did they ever think about how Lin Wan would feel when they were planning to kill me? And when they tried to force Lin Wan to her abdication, did they ever take her as their niece?"

Li Mu stood up as he was too excited speaking of this.

"How come he is still considering the other one as a brother while this brother is laying a blade on our neck? This is foolish and absurd. Oh, I see. A son-in-law is an outsider who can never compare to a brother."

"Honey, don't be mad. Take it easy and we can talk this over."

"How babyish you are! You and I are to be abandoned and you want to take it easy and talk. Talk about what? The way how we are going to be killed?"

Lin Wan and others were surprised by what Li Mu said. This was too sensational. Who was going to abandon them? Third Uncle and his people? No, not possible.

Mrs. Hong was confused and asked, "Li Mu, what makes you think so? Do you have any proof?"

"What proof do you need? Isn't his arrangement enough to prove what I said? If the Fourth Lineage is not killed, for sure they will fight back. At that time, Third Uncle will think about the unity of the Lin Family, and then what do you think he will do?"

People in the room looked at each other. They were frightened but realized what Li Mu said was so likely to come true. It was quite possible that Lin Wan and the ones with her were to be abandoned.

In order to keep the internal unity of the family and avoid large killings, they would have to compromise and talk. It would lead to Lin Wan's abdication no doubt as it was the first thing the Fourth Brother ever wanted.

It was simple to understand. If they chose to start the war, no matter what the outcome would be, the fourth lineage would have no scruple.

When it came to that, they would not give up until they had what they wanted. For them, there was nothing to lose after all. Besides, morality never favored the one who started the war, and so they were actually at the right side.

Li Mu said in a deep voice, "As for this kind of thing, either we don't do it. Or if we do, we have to do it for good. Otherwise, it will only get us killed. It is no doubt that Third Uncle will be fine. It makes no difference to him as long as he gets fed. Or maybe he can even become the master of the family if he is lucky enough. But Honey, I'm afraid we are going to die."

Silence fell in the room. Mrs. Hong whispered after a long while, "Li Mu, what would you do?"

Li Mu answered in a cold voice, "Lin Wan has not been in the domination for long. Now it seems even the main clan doesn't take her seriously. Everyone is thinking about their own interests, and no one puts himself in her shoes."

"Honey..."

"Honey, please listen to me. I'm your man and it's my duty to protect you and our child. Now that they are not behaving, we have to kill until they do."

Silence fell again in the room. A few minutes later, Mrs. Hong took the lead and made her statement, "I agree with Li Mu. To kill can be a way if there is no alternative. Or even this is the only way to make people respect Lin Wan as soon as possible."

Lin Kun followed, "I agree. I am with you, brother."

Zixing sisters were excited, "To kill, we are in."

"Honey, do you have a plan?"

"Yes. I will do it in the meeting tomorrow. Fourth Brother and Seventh Brother must die. Anyone who is not obedient must be executed, no matter he is from the main lineage or not."

"Mrs. Hong, do you have troops you trust?" Li Mu asked.

"Yes. There are three troops in the main lineage. One for Lin Wan, one for Third Uncle, and the other one belongs to Sixth Uncle and Nineth Uncle. Yes, we have our troops."

Li Mu could not help laughing and mocking, "What a great clan!"

Mrs. Hong was embarrassed. "Be serious," she said.

"Alright. Mrs. Hong, you will clear the ground of the fourth lineage after I start."

"What about Third Uncle?"

"Third Uncle is selfish. We can't trust him anymore. Let him retire after this."

Lin Wan couldn't bear to do that to Third Uncle, "Honey, maybe Third Uncle didn't think that far. Shall we give him another chance? He is loyal after all and never did anything wrong."

"He did not make mistake before, but he made a wrong choice at this critical moment. I can't trust him for anything. Don't make excuses for him. Is there anything unexpected for an old fox like him?"

"Maybe he was just..."

"Honey, I know you are too kind to think anyone for the worst. What Third Uncle did is to wait and see, but it is harmful. And moreover, we are the only victims."

"He was thinking of the greater good of the family."

"Yes, he starts from the greater good of the family. I don't deny that, but he sacrifices us with no mercy for the interest of the family. People like him are loyal to the clan only, but never to us. So will you trust him or not?"

Mrs. Hong tried to persuade Lin Wan. "Lin Wan, do as Li Mu said please. He won't hurt us. Unless you want to give up."

Li Mu agreed at once, “This could be an option. Maybe you should give up your throne and get separated from Lin Family for the sake of a peaceful life ever after.”

Shen Xingyue, who had been quiet for a long time, agreed at once. "Good idea. Lin Wan, why not go back to Shen village with me? I can ensure your safety and save you from this kind of killing life."

Lin Wan smiled bitterly and said, "I've thought it for long, but they will not spare me. Even the Lin Family could not bear to hurt me, the other clans will show no mercy. I will be dead as soon as I am not in the clan."

"Why? Why won't they spare you?" Li Mu could not understand.

"It is about a secret. I will tell you later. Honey, let's do it as you wish. I agree with you."

"Fine. Now that Lin Wan cannot leave the family, she must be the real master in control. We don't have a good start because she is not respected by all. Therefore, only by bleeding can she establish her authority soon. Any comments?"

People shook their heads for no.

"Well, this is decided. Don't worry. Killing a few heads is like cutting some branches of a big tree. The roots of the Lin Family will not be hurt but struggle deeper."

"Brother mu, what do we Shen family need to do?" Shen Xingyue asked.

"Nothing. You should do nothing but keep vigilant and protect yourselves. Remember, you must not take part in this internal matter of the Lin Family. No word, no side, and no intervene."

Shen Xingyue nodded her head as she agreed.

"Mrs. Hong, what about the Fifth Uncle?" Li Mu asked.

"He was not pleased with Third Uncle. he said this painless action was like shaking the bush which would only get yourself bitten by the snake. But he didn't say anything further considering the brotherhood."

"And then Fifth Uncle is trustworthy. Is there anyone besides him?"

"As I mentioned just now, there are Sixth Uncle and Nineth Uncle. They..."

"Don't hesitate. Speak as you should."

"They are from the main lineage, but they don't believe in Lin Wan. They think the main lineage will fail in her hands sooner or later. Therefore, they have not cared about family affairs for years."

"So, they've stepped off and retired?"

"Yes, they are enjoying life. Tea, Opera, fishing, and birds."

"Are they capable?"

"Yes, very much. They were loyal followers of my father. Dad trusted them a lot."

"Dad? Oh, my father-in-law." Li Mu laughed, "Good. They will see Lin Wan in a better way after this. By then, it will be easy when we invite them back to the family charge."

"I fear they may like Third Uncle..."

"There is no way around. We have to take step by step. Let's keep the unity of the main lineage and then we will work something out for the others."