Chapter 53: Zhang Chengye's Renewed Trouble

Yan Fanqing's voice made Su Xiyan's hand pause; she turned her head and smiled, saying, "No need to trouble Young Master Fanqing."

Having said that, she made a move to leave.

But Yan Fanqing's body happened to turn sideways, blocking their path to the second floor.

Yan Fanqing laughed while raising the wine bottle in his hand, "I don't know if the eldest daughter-in-law could give me and Moci some time alone as brothers."

"I never come to the old residence; it's been so long since we last met, I feel somewhat stifled and want to confide in Moci."

"I don't believe in ghosts, oh! That old coot is really terrible!"

Su Xiyan was about to smile and refuse, but then a huge clamor came from outside.

"Oh no! Eldest daughter-in-law, Young Master Chengye, Young Master Chengye actually started taking off his clothes openly at the banquet!"

"He... he even grabbed the matriarch of the Rongfu Group and, and was about to...."

"That Madame Rong is already quite old!"

Seeing the servant rushing over in a hurry, Su Xiyan frowned sharply,

"What is Zhang Chengye up to again!"

"Eldest daughter-in-law, you'd better go take a look!"

Looking at the servants incessantly urging her, Su Xiyan tightened her grip on Yan Moci's wheelchair.

"Heh, with such a big incident, the eldest daughter-in-law is unwilling to leave."

"It seems you're indeed not at ease leaving me and Moci alone; perhaps my earlier words made you mistake me for a rogue."

Su Xiyan lingered, unwilling to leave, while Yan Fanqing's expression remained calm and composed, as if he had long anticipated this outcome.

Su Xiyan glanced at him suspiciously, always feeling that something else was about to happen, like a storm brewing.

Before Su Xiyan could think further, she heard Yan Zi Xin's angry shout:

"Immediately take Young Master Chengye back to his room, Su Xiwei! Where is Su Xiwei?"

"After such a big incident, someone has tampered with the wine at the banquet, yet she still hasn't shown up!"

Su Xiyan's right eyelid twitched violently; seeing Yan Zi Xin's furious aura, she dared not relax in the slightest.

Even the servant said, "Eldest daughter-in-law, perhaps you should go have a look? I'll first take the young master back to his room."

Su Xiyan remained completely still, ignoring them.

These people deliberately caused trouble when she and Yan Moci were alone, just to separate them so they could do something shameful to Yan Moci.

The more this happened, the more she absolutely could not leave Yan Moci to his own devices.

"This is her precious Jiafang Baban; if this bunch of black-hearted people cause any trouble, who will she go to for her service fee!"

From beginning to end, Su Xiyan's expression remained calm and composed, her face serene.

Even Yan Fanqing, who had been quietly observing her from the side, couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

"Su Xiwei, truly not ordinary, even if Mount Tai collapsed before her, she could remain unmoved."

I just don't know whether she can withstand this provocation from Yan Zi Xin this time.

Then, as soon as the situation descends into chaos, he won't believe he still can't find a chance to strike at.

Thinking this, Yan Fanqing dangerously narrowed his eyes; the resentment and chill in his depths made one feel a cold shiver.

After a moment, Su Xiyan saw Zhang Chengye, who was still frolicking like a white-cut chicken, being firmly held by two sturdy guards as they dragged him toward the guest rooms.

Yan Zi Xin followed behind, took two steps, saw Su Xiyan standing coldly and motionless to the side, and immediately turned her spear toward her.

Before she even got close, her right hand was already raised high, exerting all her strength to fiercely grab Su Xiyan.

"Pa!"

"Ah!"

The onlooking crowd erupted in exclamations.

"Su Xiwei, what are you, how dare you!"

Being slapped away by Su Xiyan's merciless palm, Yan Zi Xin, thrown to the ground by the huge inertia, let out a furious shout.

Contrasting with the noisy atmosphere, Su Xiyan was extraordinarily composed and calm.

She looked down on Yan Zi Xin and said lightly, "Aunt, I am the eldest daughter-in-law of the Yan family."

"Your behavior just now is not something a proper aristocratic lady should do."

Yan Zi Xin's sharp rebuke: "Good, you little sharp-tongued brat!"

"Then I want to ask you, at the birthday banquet you hosted, why did the drink contain such a vile drug!"

"Do you know how big a scandal the Yan family has caused today! You've mishandled things, and you didn't even show up in time to stop and salvage the situation!"

"Su Xiwei, I want to ask you, how do you intend to bear responsibility for this outcome!"

Yan Zi Xin's words made Yan Moci involuntarily clench his fists; Yan Moci knows better than anyone.

Given Su Xiyan's ability, she could have reached the scene immediately and easily resolved all crises.

But for his sake, to avoid letting him face Yan Fanqing alone, Su Xiyan stubbornly refused to leave on her own.

Su Xiyan's protection of him left Yan Moci's heart deeply shaken.

He suddenly understood,

"that the way to protect someone is actually like this."

"After all his slaughter in blood and rain for half a life, now he actually needs a little girl like this to protect him!"

"Clearly she knows that everyone in this old manor is his people; even if she really hurried away, there would immediately be hidden guards protecting him."

"But Su Xiyan will not allow even the slightest mishap, and all this is for his safety!"

Thinking this, Yan Moci felt his blood boiling throughout his body.

"This time, he must personally protect his girl!"

"But Su Xiyan seemed to be in tune with his heart; just before he opened his eyes, she steadily placed her hand on his shoulder."

She slowly approached, her voice warm and friendly yet bearing an unmatched solemnity,

"Yan Moci, believe me."

So please, don't wake up.

Otherwise, wouldn't everything they've been doing all along be meaningless?

Such resolute words steadied Yan Moci's whole heart.

He gave a faint smile in his heart,

Forget it; since she wants it, let her handle it herself.

The Yan Family Old Residence grounds inside and out had no fewer than thirty top-tier mercenaries, each a loyal warrior devoted to him.

If either Yan Zi Xin or Yan Fanqing dares to make a move today, even if the truth of years past is buried forever underground, he will take their lives.

Yan Moci sat there calmly, waiting to see what surprise Su Xiyan would bring him today.

Seeing Yan Moci obediently not disrupting her plan, Su Xiyan sat up straight and smiled satisfactorily.

Yan Zi Xin couldn't believe it: "Su Xiwei, such a big thing happened! How can you still dare to smile!"

Do you even know what Cheng Ye just did outside?

Do you realize how exalted the identity of Madame Rong of the Rongfu Group is!

Su Xiyan let out a scornful laugh,

"Auntie, but what does all this have to do with me?"

After all, the liquor was drunk by Cheng Ye's younger brother himself, and his clothes probably weren't taken off by anyone else, right?

As for his offense against Madame Rong, instead of going to apologize right away, you're single-mindedly coming to blame me?

This act of yours, I really can't figure out.

"Now even an old lady trying to extort money couldn't be as unreasonable as you, right?"