Chapter 50: The Aristocratic Family
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Chen Xi smiled but did not respond, well aware of one point—that the Chen Family was now staking their bets on Chen Qun. Even if they acknowledged his existence, it was merely as a spare piece, and to put it bluntly, as an expendable piece.
However, one couldn't deny Chen Qun's excellence. After Xun Yu's death, Chen Qun became the one who regulated the internal affairs of the Wei Kingdom. He was rare a statesman in the history of the Three Kingdoms, and his Nine-Rank System solidified the control of the aristocratic clans over the state, representing a banner for all clans.