Two days? Deng Xianping was taken aback. Even though he was a pure scholar, this didn't mean he knew nothing. As the son-in-law of the Nie family, he was certainly not oblivious. Elder Nie's life was critical. As long as Elder Nie was alive, others would have to tread carefully. No one could guarantee whether Elder Nie would make a comeback. But if he were to pass away, others would lose this restraint. Forget about pressuring, for the Nie family to keep their comfortable position would be impossible.
Political families in Jingcheng have always been subject to changing tides. There's a saying circulated in the city, "I don't care how stronger you are than me. I don't care how much greater your abilities are than mine. I only care about how many more years I can live compared to you."
