Replace me as the top scholar? Go talk to my Marshal Grandpa!

Wang Yuanshan's video was like a depth charge, splitting the entire internet in two.

Half the people applauded, saying that Wang Yuanshan was a real man, courageous and responsible, and that he gave everyone an explanation by risking his own life and that of his criminal relatives.

The other half of the family criticized him for being extreme, saying that no matter what, he shouldn't have killed his own blood relative, and that he was no different from a madman.

The two groups were arguing fiercely in the comments section, neither willing to back down.

Some people dug up Wang Yuanshan's deeds when he was young, saying that he was a tough man all his life and never backed down even when he was old.

Some argued that being tough doesn't mean you can kill people, and not all of those people in the tribe deserved to die.

The debate lasted for the entire morning.

The popularity has not decreased but increased.

Just as everyone was guessing how Wang Xian would respond, a news article was suddenly released.

In the picture.

Wang Xian stood in the press conference hall of the Inspection Department, with a clean gray-white wall behind her.

He was dressed in dark casual clothes, his face calm, his gaze sweeping over the sea of ​​reporters below the stage.

The reporters held various devices in their hands, and the sound of shutters clicking was constant, with flashes going off everywhere.

Wang Xian raised her hand and gently pressed down.

The entire press conference room fell silent instantly.

He spoke, his voice not loud, but it carried clearly to everyone's ears:

"I believe everyone has already seen the crimes committed by the Xingquan Wang family over the years."

"The pain and losses of those they have hurt are real."

"Therefore, the new Xingquan Wang family will compensate them double."

"All compensation plans will be jointly supervised and implemented by the Inspection Department and relevant departments."

He paused, then continued:

"Given that the Xingquan Wang family currently lacks a new patriarch, they are unable to make effective decisions."

"I have decided to appoint Wang Yuanming of the third branch of the family as the new head of the Xingquan Wang family, in charge of all family affairs."

"At the same time, he will also become the primary person in charge of compensating the victims."

The reporters below the stage frantically pressed their camera shutters.

Wang Xian's tone remained calm: "I will supervise the Xingquan Wang family for three years."

"All compensation must be paid within three years."

"If anyone still hasn't received the compensation they deserve three years from now, they can come to me directly."

After those words were spoken, the entire press conference room fell silent for a moment, then erupted into a buzz of discussion.

Countless comments flooded the live streaming platform at the same time.

The first reaction of an ordinary person upon seeing this news is to be moved.

Wang Xian is indeed Wang Xian; not only is he exceptionally talented, but he is also willing to uphold justice for ordinary people.

The Wang family of Xingquan has harmed so many people, and now finally someone is standing up for them.

The comments section was full of praise. Some said he was "a genius with the potential to become an emperor," some said he "has the heart of an ordinary person," and others said he "is what a true strong person should be like."

But those powerful and capable forces or organizations with insight and ability see it in a different light.

"Wang Xian claims to be supervising, but in reality, he is protecting her."

"He intends to use his name to protect this newly formed Xingquan royal family for three years."

An elderly man sitting in the tea room, holding a teacup, sighed to the person beside him:

"Look at his appointment of Wang Yuanming from the third branch of the family as the head of the household. Why the third branch?"

"Because the third wife's family was the least involved in those crimes and had the cleanest background."

"By putting Wang Yuanming in charge of compensation, he was essentially handing the toughest challenge to a clean person."

"This way, we can both win over the people and preserve the last bit of vitality of the Wang family, so that it won't fall apart immediately after all the core leaders die."

Three years is neither a long nor a short time.

"Given Wang Xian's current status in Great Xia, with his reputation behind him, who would dare to mess with the Xingquan Wang family?"

"Those forces that were originally waiting to take a share of the Wang family's assets after their downfall have to give up their plans now."

The person next to him nodded and clicked his tongue: "What a pity. At its peak, the Xingquan Wang family was a first-class power in the province. Even if they returned all the assets they had seized, they would still have a lot left."

"In the past two years, people who have been currying favor with them have given them so many good things; those are all their real assets."

"That's why Wang Xian wants to protect them for three years." The old man put down his teacup, his gaze deep and thoughtful. "Three years is enough time for a clean family to regain its footing."

"This is what Wang Yuanshan traded his life for."

……

The royal family of the capital.

Wang Qi sat in his study, with a video left behind by Wang Yuanshan playing on a loop on the projection screen in front of him.

He had watched it several times, and each time he remained silent for a long time.

Wang Heng sat opposite him, his expression complex.

After watching the video and reading Wang Xian's news, he snorted coldly:

"Fortunately, this incident didn't affect Xiaoxian."

"Otherwise, even if Wang Yuanshan doesn't take action, I will still go to Xingquan City myself."

"But then again, Wang Yuanshan is truly a man of honor."

"They kill without hesitation, they die without a second thought, it's just a bit too extreme."

Wang Qi shook his head.

He turned his gaze from the screen to Wang Heng, his tone calm:

"You don't understand. Wang Yuanshan did this not just to solve the problem."

"He was giving Xiaoxian a way out."

Wang Heng frowned: "What do you mean?"

"Look," Wang Qi said, pointing to the frozen image on the screen.

That was Wang Yuanshan bowing at the end of the video, his back bent very low, his posture very humble.

"He took all the blame upon himself and carried all the infamy on his shoulders."

"In this way, Xiao Xian has been completely freed."

"He doesn't have to bear the stigma of being 'ungrateful,' nor the accusation of 'covering up and condoning.'"

"He only needs to do one thing—act according to the law!"

He paused, then continued:

"But Wang Yuanshan wants more than just this."

"He knew that after his death, the Xingquan Wang family would become a piece of fat meat."

"Without his relationship with Xiaoxian, and without the protection of the Wang family in the capital, those who are eyeing the Wang family's assets will pounce on them like hungry wolves."

"So in the video he said, 'The rest of the people are innocent,' and 'I hope the public will not hurt them.'"

"He was publicly pleading with Xiaoxian."

"Please, Fairy, consider our past relationship and protect the Wang family once more."

"Xiao Xian understands." Wang Qi leaned back in his chair, a hint of emotion in his eyes. "So he held a press conference, appointed the third wife, and promised to supervise for three years."

"On the surface, he is advocating for justice for those who have been harmed."

"But in reality, he was using his status and reputation in Daxia to provide a protective umbrella for this brand-new Xingquan royal family."

"Three years is enough time for them to get back on their feet."

"Wang Yuanshan used his own life and the lives of those guilty clansmen to earn Xiaoxian's promise."

After listening, Wang Heng remained silent for a long time.

He recalled Wang Yuanshan's youth and the old man who rebuilt the Xingquan Wang family from the ruins.

He is indeed extreme.

But he was truly ruthless—ruthless to himself, ruthless to his family, and ruthless to everyone.

He only showed a sliver of affection to Wang Xian.

He used his own life to take away all the dirty water, freeing Wang Xian from a dilemma, and his death gave his family a chance to survive.

"Impressive," Wang Heng finally uttered.

He shook his head, a hint of admiration appearing on his face. "This Wang Yuanshan is quite a character!"

……