Chapter 101: Something Happened to the Young Master!
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Pitter-patter…
It was late at night when it suddenly started to drizzle outside Azure Yang City.
The ferry of the Red Flower Pavilion was moored at the port outside Azure Yang City. Many disciples were patrolling around the ship, paying attention to the surrounding disturbances.
At a window on the second floor of the deckhouse, the faint light of a candle could be seen burning on the table. The dim yellow light illuminated the bird sleeping on a pillow, as well as the side profile of the mature beauty.
Scrape… Scrape…
A white porcelain cup lid gently rubbed against a teacup.
The tea had been cold for a long time, but Pei Xiangjun didn’t notice it at all. She still took a sip from time to time and sighed faintly.
How did Jingtang get together with the Moon Goddess? When did the two of them meet…
Second Brother just passed away last month. It might have been on his way to the capital…
But Jingtang is only an escort, and the Moon Goddess’s husband is the invincible Pacifying Heaven Cult Master under the mountains. It’s said that the Pacifying Heaven Cult Master’s appearance isn’t bad either, so how could she have feelings for Jingtang…
Is it because Jingtang is so handsome…
Perhaps the Pacifying Heaven Cult took a fancy to Jingtang1 s heavenly beauty and sent the cult mistress to seduce him…
Sister-in-Lawsaid that at Jingtang1 s age, he is the most unable to withstand eider sisters. With the Moon Goddess’s beauty and experience, as well as the methods of a married woman, wouldn’t it be easy to capture Jingtang…
Thinking of this, Pei Xiangjun instantly felt regret.
Back then, when she saw the handsome and talented Ye Jingtang, she should have been wary of him being poached by the forces of Jianghu. Her sister-in-law had even persuaded her to find a beauty to tie Jingtang up first. If it really didn’t work, she could do it herself.
But she saw that Jingtang had someone he loved, so she didn’t follow up on this matter.
Now, he’s being taken away by the Pacifying Heaven Cult.
No, he’s even going with my spear technique…
If Jingtang runs away, won’t the Red Flower Pavilion be finished?
While she was deep in thought, footsteps suddenly sounded from outside her room.
Knock knock!
The third-in-command, Chen Yuanqing, had come to the door. He didn’t even dare to alarm the disciples and whispered, “Pavilion Lord, something happened to the young master.”
?!
Pei Xiangjun’s hand holding the teacup trembled slightly. She hurriedly stood up and went to the door. She looked at Chen Yuanqing, who was drenched and slightly pale. “Uncle Chen, what happened?”
Chen Yuanqing’s expression was solemn. “The young master killed someone.” ?
When Pei Xiangjun heard that it was a murder, she secretly relaxed. She looked at the pitch-black port under the rain and asked softly, “Who did he kill?”
Chen Yuanqing didn’t say anything, but his complicated gaze and stiff expression indicated that someone who shouldn’t have been killed had died outside Azure Yang City…
Earlier, at the Zhou Manor…
The banquet outside ended, and the visiting guests returned to their rooms to rest.
The atmosphere in the Zhou family’s ancestral residence was extremely oppressive. Even the working servants didn’t dare to breathe loudly.
There was a light on in the study of the main residence, and the silhouettes of two people were by the window.
Zhou Huaili, who had returned from the banquet, leaned back in his armchair. He no longer had the smile on his face. His face was ashen, and his clenched fingers were making cracking sounds.
On the chair in front of the desk, Zhou Ying, the son who had competed today, had suffered a heavy blow to his chest. At this moment, his face was still rather pale as he said softly, “In recent years, we have invested tens of thousands of taels of silver just to renovate the Clear River Wharf, build ships, and bribe shipyards, merchants, and officials everywhere. Also, we’ve already discussed the port with Xuanyuan Hongzhi, and Xuanyuan Hongzhi even helped speak up today. But the Clear River Wharf has been lost. With Xuanyuan Hongzhi’s temperament, he will definitely make our Zhou family repay this favor…”
When Zhou Huaili was born, his family was still a small family that forged for a living. He had worked hard for decades to build up the current family fortune, but a piece of his flesh had suddenly been cut off, and his reputation had been damaged. How could he endure this?
But losing a port was still a small matter.
Zhou Huaili said with a gloomy expression, “The Clear River Wharf is just an industry. It has nothing to do with life and death. In recent years, we’ve offended the Red Flower Pavilion to death. Today, because of Jian Yuhua, Ye Silang wanted to kill me. The day Ye Silang becomes one of the Eighth Chiefs will be the day our Zhou family suffers a calamity!”
Zhou Ying naturally knew how rude they had been to the Red Flower Pavilion over the years. He leaned closer. “How about writing a letter to Second Uncle?” “The matter started because of me. If Ye Silang really wants to exterminate the family, your second uncle might come back. But in this situation, it’s impossible for him to care about me, his elder brother.”
Zhou Ying thought for a moment. “With Ye Silang’s talent, as long as he matures, Second Uncle might not be able to suppress him. If we don’t do anything, it will be raising a tiger to cause trouble… Why don’t we go…”
Zhou Huaili was silent for a moment. “The Pacifying Heaven Cult has spoken today. If we do things now, it is tantamount to slapping the Pacifying Heaven Cult’s face. The Red Flower Pavilion has stepped on our Zhou family, so they will definitely talk about the rules with other sects. Li Hunyuan of Yun Province’s Baoyuan School has eaten the properties of a helm master of the Red Flower Pavilion this year. The two forces are negotiating. I think Ye Silang will go to the Baoyuan School next.”
“Father, do you mean that we should wait and see?”
Zhou Huaili didn’t respond. He just stared at the moonlight outside with a stern look in his eyes.
While the father and son were chatting, the third master, Zhou Huaiyi, walked in from outside. When he reached the window, he whispered, “We found her. Second Girl and Yuhua are at Yellow Pine Pier. Do you want me to bring her back?”
Zhou Huaili looked angry. “If he hadn’t spoken up today, the Red Flower Pavilion would have retreated. How could we have ended up in this situation? We worked so hard to raise him for two years, but in exchange, we got an ingrate…”
Zhou Ying interrupted, “Grandfather just fell asleep. Today, Grandfather asked Second Sister to go out, meaning that he won’t hold Senior Brother Jian accountable. If something happens to Grandfather because of anger, it will be difficult for us to explain to Second Uncle.”
Zhou Huaili took a deep breath. After a long silence, he got up, took a sword from a sword stand, and hung it at his waist. “I will go and bring Second Girl back personally. Third Brother, look for a good family and let Second Girl go far away. Don’t let this matter spread, and don’t let Father know.”
Zhou Huaiyi hesitated for a moment, but it was impossible for the Zhou family to use Jian Yuhua anymore. Jun Mountain Terrace was also full of resentment. If he wasn’t eliminated, Zhou Huaili and Jun Mountain Terrace wouldn’t be able to suppress their anger. He immediately sighed softly and turned to leave.
Seeing Zhou Huaili about to leave, Zhou Ying thought for a moment and advised, “Jian Yuhua’s talent is extraordinary. He’s not on the same path as us, but he still remembers Grandfather’s kindness. Why don’t you bring him back to correct him and give him another chance?”
Zhou Huaili held the hilt of his sword and walked out of the door. He turned to look at his son. “Your grandfather will die sooner or later. If your grandfather dies, who else will Jian Yuhua remember the favor of in the Zhou family? Since Jian Yuhua dares to leave today, it means he cut off all ties with you and me. Do you think that if 1 let him off and let him stay in the Zhou family as a son-in-law, he will be grateful to me in the future? His talent isn’t low either. If he’s given ten years to mature, he will only become a sword hanging above the Zhou family’s head. After I die, do you think you can suppress him?”
Zhou Ying was naturally no match for Jian Yuhua. It was the same now, and it would be the same in the future. After a long silence, he nodded slightly and didn’t say anything else.
Whoosh!
A gust of night wind blew past, and there was no longer anyone in front of the door…
