Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 300: Four Conflicts Erupt, and the Conflicts Are Subdued

Some clansmen argued fiercely over this, plunging the Marquis's residence into chaos once again.

Xiao Ling stood in the courtyard of the Marquis's residence, surrounded by the sounds of his clansmen arguing fiercely. His face was terribly gloomy.

“This is rightfully mine, and you can’t take it away!” a tribesman shouted.

“What right do you have? In terms of merit, I am far greater than you!” another tribesman retorted without backing down.

Su Jinxiu rushed over and was filled with worry upon seeing the chaotic scene.

“My lord, this cannot go on. We must quell this conflict as soon as possible,” Su Jinxiu said.

Xiao Ling took a deep breath and said, "How could I not know? But these clansmen are all blinded by rage now, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to persuade them."

Just then, Master Xiao Zheng walked over aggressively with a group of his cronies.

"Xiao Ling, as the heir to the Marquis's mansion, you are helpless in the face of this situation. You truly disappoint me!" Xiao Zheng sneered.

Xiao Ling glared at him angrily: "Uncle, don't stir up trouble here. You're partly responsible for this chaos!"

Xiao Zheng snorted: "I'm only thinking about the future of the Marquis's mansion, unlike you, who do nothing."

The second master, Xiao Hong, also seized the opportunity to join in: "Stop arguing. In my opinion, why don't we each take a step back and discuss a solution together?"

However, his proposal was not accepted by everyone, and the argument only intensified.

Some members of the tribe even started to fight, and the situation got out of control at one point.

The servants in the Marquis's mansion were also frightened by the tense atmosphere and their work became chaotic and disorderly.

Su Jinxiu tried her best to maintain order, but her voice was quickly drowned out by the arguing.

Xiao Ling decided to take a tough stance. He summoned the guards of the Marquis's residence and tried to separate the rioting clansmen.

However, this move aroused dissatisfaction among some clansmen, who accused Xiao Ling of abusing his power.

"Xiao Ling, are you going to attack your own family?"

"We are just fighting for our rights, and you are so heartless!"

Xiao Ling said loudly, "I am not heartless, but for the sake of the peace of the Marquis's mansion, everyone please calm down!"

However, his words had no effect, and the chaos continued.

Just then, powerful figures in the court learned of the internal strife within the Marquis's mansion and saw it as a good opportunity to suppress it.

"Send someone to the Marquis's residence to stir up trouble and escalate their conflict further," the powerful official ordered his subordinates.

As a result, some strangers began to appear at the Marquis's residence, deliberately provoking conflicts among the clansmen.

The situation in the Marquis's residence has become more complicated and dangerous.

Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling used their wisdom and fairness to quell the conflict and establish reasonable family rules.

Amidst the chaos in the Marquis's residence, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling were not defeated by their predicament. They knew that to quell the conflict, they must first find the root of the problem.

Xiao Ling summoned several of the more calm and reasonable elders in the Marquis's mansion to discuss countermeasures with them.

"Elders, the Marquis's mansion is currently in turmoil. If this is not resolved in time, it may decline," Xiao Ling said with a solemn expression.

An elder sighed and said, "My lord, this matter is indeed thorny, but as long as we work together, we will surely find a solution."

Su Jinxiu said from the side, "In my opinion, we need to understand the needs of each clan member first, and then find a balance among them."

So they began to talk to the quarreling tribesmen one by one, patiently listening to their thoughts and grievances.

After a thorough investigation, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling discovered that most of the clansmen were not simply fighting for inheritance rights and property, but rather worried about the future and protecting their own interests.

“In that case, let’s address their concerns at their root,” Xiao Ling said.

They first disclosed the Marquis's financial situation and business holdings, giving the clansmen a clear understanding of the family's strength. Then, Xiao Ling promised that regardless of the final succession, the basic livelihood and rightful benefits of every clansman would be guaranteed.

Su Jinxiu proposed a fair competition plan, which would involve a comprehensive evaluation of the clan members' talents and character to select the most suitable person to manage the Marquis's mansion.

Xiao Ling did not severely punish those clansmen who acted excessively in the conflict. Instead, he reasoned with them and appealed to their emotions, making them realize their mistakes.

When formulating the family rules, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling fully considered the opinions of the family members, clarified the order and conditions of inheritance rights, as well as the management and distribution methods of the family business. At the same time, they also established a supervisory mechanism to prevent the abuse of power.

However, their proposal was not accepted by everyone without much fanfare.

Some members of the tribe still harbor doubts, believing that this is only a temporary reassurance.

"Why should we believe you?" someone questioned.

Xiao Ling said firmly, "I, Xiao Ling, swear on the reputation of the Marquis's Mansion that I will keep my word. If I break this promise, I am willing to accept the punishment according to the clan rules."

Su Jinxiu also said, "We are all part of the Marquis's Mansion. Our goal is to make the Marquis's Mansion prosperous and strong, not to kill each other."

Finally, through their efforts, most of the tribesmen gradually accepted the plan, and the conflict began to subside.

But at this moment, the powerful figures in the court were unwilling to see the Marquis's mansion resolve its internal problems so easily.

They secretly sent people to spread rumors in the Marquis's residence, saying that Xiao Ling and Su Jinxiu's plan was just a delaying tactic and that they would definitely go back on their word later.

The Hou Mansion, which had just calmed down, was once again thrown into turmoil.