To Situ Jingjie, the sight of Jiang Feng and Situ Yan in front of him was nothing short of a provocation!
The two knew exactly what today represented, yet they dared to come out "arm in arm"—what else could that be if not sheer audacity?
Immediately, Situ Jingjie fixed a menacing glare on Jiang Feng and said coldly, "Jiang Feng, it seems you didn't heed my warning last night. I spoke to you nicely, yet you still choose this path?"
"Yesterday?"
Situ Yan had already spotted Situ Jingjie from afar, but she was unaware of what transpired "yesterday."
She looked at Jiang Feng with confusion, then turned to Situ Jingjie, frowning as she asked, "Situ Jingjie, did you speak to Jiang Feng yesterday? What do you want?"
"What do I want? I made it clear to him yesterday, but he didn't take me seriously and is forcing me to take this step!" Situ Jingjie snorted coldly.
As soon as he finished speaking, over thirty of his men immediately formed a human wall, completely blocking the two's path!
Situ Jingjie had brought his entire squad of guards to prevent Jiang Feng from disrupting today's wedding!
These guards were dressed in plain clothes, yet their aura as iron-blooded soldiers was unmistakable, standing there as straight as guns, eyeing them coldly!
"Jiang Feng, I know you're skilled. Even if I brought all these men, it might not be enough to stop you! However, I must remind you, these are Chinese soldiers!"
Situ Jingjie sneered, "You should be aware that on Chinese soil, attacking soldiers has consequences you can't bear. I don't think you'll be that foolish!"
This was the cleverness of Situ Jingjie.
In China, to attack soldiers meant challenging the entire military!
He brought these people, not to forcibly detain Jiang Feng, but at least to ensure Jiang Feng wouldn't act rashly!
As long as he detained Jiang Feng and prevented him from accompanying Situ Yan to the birthday banquet, Situ Jingjie's goal would be achieved, and Jiang Feng couldn't ruin today's big event!
"Situ Jingjie, you are shameless!" Situ Yan was furious at Situ Jingjie's despicable actions!
"That's right! But weren't you the ones who forced me?" Situ Jingjie retorted angrily, "If it weren't for you insisting on dragging him to cause trouble, would I resort to this? Do you really want to bring disgrace to the entire Situ Family?"
"Do you think this will stop us? Situ Jingjie, you're too naive!" Situ Yan replied disdainfully.
"Why don't you let him try!" Situ Jingjie said threateningly to Jiang Feng, "Jiang Feng, today I'll allow only Situ Yan to go through. As for you, I'll stop at nothing to detain you even if I have to risk everything!"
However, Jiang Feng looked at the desperate Situ Jingjie, and simply smiled peacefully, not showing a hint of anger.
He calmly said, "Situ Jingjie, you're right, I won't easily attack Chinese soldiers."
"However, since you say they are soldiers, then their duty should be to protect the country!"
"But now that you've brought them to handle your private matters, isn't that an abuse of power?"
Jiang Feng paused, then laughed again, "May I ask, if a group of soldiers abuse their power to block my way without cause, am I not allowed to act?"
Situ Jingjie was stunned upon hearing this and was momentarily at a loss!
It was only after Jiang Feng's reminder that he realized his oversight!
He had set up the display and achieved his purpose, but neglected the military order prohibiting the misuse of power and the unauthorized mobilization of troops for personal matters!
If things escalated, he would be in serious trouble!
Situ Yan, reminded by Jiang Feng, quickly caught on and said disdainfully, "Situ Jingjie, Jiang Feng is right!"
"You are one of the most favored successors by Grandpa, is this all he taught you? How to abuse power for personal gain? If I report you to the military court, you'd likely be stripped of your uniform and sent to the military tribunal, right?"
"You!!!"
Situ Jingjie was further infuriated by Situ Yan's sarcastic mockery, unable to defend himself!
And those thirty-odd guards who were just aggressive now had unpleasant expressions, their resolve weakening.
Although Situ Jingjie was their superior, if higher authorities held them accountable, they too would be stripped of their uniforms and expelled from the military!
"Situ XX, this..." The thirty or so were backing down, looking at Situ Jingjie bitterly.
"What are you afraid of? If something happens, I'll take responsibility. Even if the sky falls, it'll crush me first!" Situ Jingjie shouted angrily, still refusing to give up, his bluster barely masking his underlying fear!
Then, he stared fiercely at Jiang Feng and Situ Yan, "Do you two really think you can scare me? Daydreaming! I'll tell you, even if I risk being expelled from the army, I won't stop until I achieve my goal! Jiang Feng, if you want to reach the Situ Family, you'll have to walk over me!"
Jiang Feng frowned, not expecting Situ Jingjie to have such a strong resolve, willing to face the military court just to stop him!
"Situ Jingjie, are you testing my limits?" Situ Yan finally couldn't take it anymore, her face expressionless as she spoke, "Considering that you've helped me find Grandpa before, I don't want things to get too ugly between us. Don't push me!"
"And you have the face to say that? Have you forgotten how you promised me before? Today I'm pushing you, and I don't believe you'll really send me to the military tribunal!" Situ Jingjie said viciously.
He was gambling!
Gambling that Situ Yan wouldn't be so ruthless to really send him to the military tribunal, for if she did, the entire Situ Family would be implicated, possibly endangering the whole family, leading to a complete downfall!
However, Situ Yan was never one to be underestimated. Without a word, she took out her phone and dialed her superior, Mu Jianmin: "Mr. Mu, I have something to report to you!"
"What's the matter?" On the other end, Mu Jianmin, suddenly receiving a call from Situ Yan, was quite surprised.
After all, he knew that Situ Yan had taken leave today, and he was well aware of her plans during her leave.
Now that Situ Yan had suddenly called him, it was beyond his expectations.
"Mr. Mu, I'm not reporting as your subordinate but as an ordinary citizen: there's a group of thugs blocking my door, trying to restrict my movement. Please send a team to arrest them immediately to ensure my personal freedom!"
Situ Yan stared at Situ Jingjie, speaking bluntly into the phone!