Chapter 48

"Then go and invite him over!"

Chen Yan glanced over and said nonchalantly, "Let's see what kind of sacred being he is!"

"Yes."

Zhu Yi nodded, stepped into a light movement technique, and headed toward that direction at a speed far faster than an ordinary person.

At the corner of the street.

"Well done!"

"Keep your spirits up!"

"Don't lose face!"

Chen Gubai was alone, clinging to the corner of the wall, gazing toward the main gate of the Chen residence, muttering incessantly, "Damn Chen Yan, be even more ruthless in your humiliation of Tao Yunshi!"

"Just wait for the retaliation from the Marquis of Pingyang's estate!"

Chen Gubai had long anticipated the encounter Tao Yunshi would face.

Chen Yan would never back down; the two sides would definitely clash!

No matter which side got hammered, he would be happy to see it happen.

It would be best if Chen Yan, in a fit of rage, killed Tao Yunshi, and the Marquis of Pingyang fought him to the death...

"Wait, why is Zhu Yi coming in my direction..."

Just as Chen Gubai was daydreaming, he suddenly sensed something unusual and felt a sense of impending doom.

Immediately, he turned around and took to his heels, wanting to slip away.

"Third Young Master, where are you going?"

Zhu Yi placed one hand on Chen Gubai's right shoulder, like an iron pincer, preventing him from moving forward even an inch, and asked meaningfully.

"The time is about right, of course I'm going back to the residence..."

Chen Gubai was startled, but his expression remained unchanged, and he blurted out a lie.

After a pause, finding his struggles ineffective, he continued, "Zhu Yi, let go of me quickly!"

This guard left behind by Chen Yan's mother usually kept a low profile in the Duke of Wei's residence, but having been there for over a decade, Chen Gubai knew a thing or two about his abilities.

He was definitely someone he could not handle.

"My young master invites you over to sit for a while!" Zhu Yi said.

"Father instructed me to return to the residence early, so I won't go..." Chen Gubai brought up Chen Tongyuan, trying to get Zhu Yi to compromise.

"Let's go!"

Unexpectedly, Zhu Yi didn't pay him any mind, and as if picking up a chick, he hauled Chen Gubai away.

"Ouch!"

Chen Gubai was thrown to Chen Yan's feet like trash, letting out a cry of pain.

"Who is this?"

Chen Yan crossed his arms over his chest, examined the thing on the ground with great interest, and laughed, "So it's my good third brother, Gubai!"

"Why do you have the leisure to visit your big brother today?"

His words were full of mockery.

Don't say it, really don't say it; had it not been for Zhu Yi's discovery, Chen Yan would never have expected that his good brother not only instigated things but also had a penchant for watching the show.

What a kind heart!

"Big... Big brother."

Looking at that familiar face, Chen Gubai was caught off guard, his brain spinning rapidly as he replied, "I heard you were released from prison without charges, so I came specifically to congratulate you..."

As he spoke, he cupped his hands in a showy manner.

It was a picture of deep brotherly affection.

"Enough!"

"We can reminisce whenever..."

Chen Yan hooked the corner of his mouth into an evil charm, playing with the idea.

After a pause, he continued, "But someone really wants to talk to you right now!"

Having said that, he raised his leg and kicked hard.

He kicked his good third brother in front of Tao Yunshi.

"Chen Gubai!"

"I'll be damned!"

"Running over early in the morning to instigate me, treating me like a fool, and using me as your gun, right?"

As the saying goes, enemies are especially jealous when they meet; Tao Yunshi, who had been played for a fool and also received a sound beating, was burning with rage and grabbed Chen Gubai by the throat.

"No... that's not it!"

"Big Brother Tao, you've misunderstood..."

Chen Gubai patted Tao Yunshi's hand, trying to explain.

But in his fury, how could Tao Yunshi be in the mood to listen?

He just wanted to vent his anger!

He clenched his fist and smashed it straight into Chen Gubai's face.

"Bang!"

"Ah!"

Chen Gubai let out a miserable scream, and a bruise appeared around his eye.

"I may be unlearned and unskilled, but I'm not brainless!"

"Your damn abacus beads are popping onto my face!"

"You want my Marquis of Pingyang's estate to fight Lord Chen Yan to the death for you, right?"

Things had reached this point; even if Tao Yunshi were any stupider or more brainless, how could he not see Chen Gubai's scheme?

Use his Marquis of Pingyang's estate as a blade to deal with Chen Yan, who had the Grand Chancellor standing behind him, for you, Chen Gubai?

What a damn beautiful thought!

"Slap!"

Tao Yunshi grabbed Chen Gubai's throat with one hand and slapped him hard with the other.

It was crisp and loud.

This piece of pork belly isn't stupid to the point of being hopeless... Chen Yan smacked his lips, praised him in his heart, nudged Yuwen Ze with his elbow, and said with a half-smile, "A Ze, do you think our Marquis Tao is still missing something?"

As he spoke, he winked and gave a signal.

"What?"

Yuwen Ze was confused at first, then suddenly realized, "Oh, oh!"

"Still missing a handy weapon!"

Immediately, he handed over the stick in his hand.

Sending charcoal in the snow.

Tao Yunshi grabbed the stick, and every blow hit flesh.

"It's not like that... it's not like that..."

"Big Brother Tao, listen to my explanation..."

Chen Gubai, who was being beaten and could barely handle it, kept saying.

"Explain your egg!"

"The snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman gains; what a beautiful thought!"

"My Marquis of Pingyang's estate was almost destroyed by your hands!"

Tao Yunshi's hand waving the stick never stopped for a moment, venting the anger in his heart.

He knew clearly that had it not been for Young Master Ze's obstruction, Lord Chen Yan's opportunity to explain, and this poisonous thing watching the show, the Marquis of Pingyang's estate would have been destroyed in an instant.

Being at odds with the Grand Chancellor only leads to the destruction of one's family.

Da Xi Jue was a warning from the past.

"Ah ah ah ah!"

Chen Gubai rolled on the ground, screaming repeatedly.

"This third brother of mine has been the Duke of Wei's precious treasure since he was young..."

Chen Yan raised the corners of his mouth slightly and laughed, "I'm afraid this is the first time he's received such a sound beating since growing up!"

"Then Tao Yunshi has made his life complete!" Yuwen Ze laughed heartily, "Hahahaha!"

A quarter of an hour later.

"Hoo~"

"Hoo~"

Tao Yunshi panted heavily, holding the stick with both hands, knelt on the ground, and said in a deep voice, "Young Master Ze, Lord Chen Yan, whether you beat or punish me, I, Tao Yunshi, have absolutely no complaints!"

After a pause, he pleaded, "I also beg the two of you not to take your anger out on my Marquis of Pingyang's estate!"

Tao Yunshi understood in his heart that at this moment, he was just abandoning the carriage to save the commander.

Abandoning himself to preserve the whole family of the Marquis of Pingyang.

"Get up!"

"You were also used by others; the grievances between us are wiped clean!"

Chen Yan smiled indifferently, reached out to lift Tao Yunshi, and said, "I, Chen Yan, keep my word!"

"Many thanks to Lord Chen Yan for your magnanimity!"

Tao Yunshi was startled, as if granted amnesty, and thanked him repeatedly.

He had thought he was dead for sure, but he didn't expect that the person he had provoked and insulted would have such breadth of mind.

"It can be considered that we didn't get to know each other without a fight; keep your eyes open in the future and don't repeat the same mistakes!" Chen Yan raised his hand, patted Tao Yunshi on the shoulder, and laughed.

"This humble person understands."

Tao Yunshi nodded heavily.

In his heart, there was an indescribable feeling of gratitude toward Chen Yan.

Having received such great kindness, he would follow his lead in the future.

"Go!"

"I will handle the rest..."

Chen Yan waved his hand.

"Farewell!"

Tao Yunshi bowed respectfully to the two of them, and when he passed Chen Gubai, his gaze was dark and he said in a deep voice, "Chen Gubai, the matter between us today is not over!"

Having said that, he led Sun He and the others away.

"Big brother, the Heir of the Marquis of Pingyang still wants to retaliate against me..."

Chen Gubai gasped, frightened, ran shakily to Chen Yan's side, and said with a crying voice.

"Don't worry!"

"Your brother will protect you!"

Chen Yan said with a half-smile.

"Re... really?"

Chen Gubai's eyes lit up, overjoyed, and he said in disbelief.

He didn't expect his big brother to return evil with good and let go of past grievances.

Then he could completely stabilize him first and plan for the long term later.

But before Chen Gubai could be happy for three breaths, he heard Chen Yan say, "Of course!"

"Qingyu, go get the whip, and bring another jar of strong liquor!"

There is no povidone-iodine in this era, so we can only use high-proof liquor to barely substitute for it...