[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-am-the-xu-family-s-son":3,"chapter-i-am-the-xu-family-s-son-i-am-the-xu-family-s-son-chapter-757":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I Am the Xu Family's Son",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2308535,4510,"Chapter 757: A Silver Ingot Falls from the Sky, Hitting Someone on the Head【Thank You","i-am-the-xu-family-s-son-chapter-757",757,"\u003Cp>Panting, Liu Mama stood beside Wang Ruo and, glancing around, immediately spotted Xu Zaijing and the others nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being jostled by the crowd behind her, Liu Mama nodded to Xu Zaijing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Wang Ruo finished her silent prayer with eyes closed and bowed with clasped hands, Liu Mama quickly pointed toward Xu Zaijing and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ruo looked over, smiled and nodded, then swept her gaze across the noble girls beside Xu Zaijing and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waving her silk handkerchief toward Xu Zaijing and the others, Wang Ruo followed Liu Mama and Cai Huan as they walked out with the Sheng family’s servants and retainers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xu Wu brother, should you and Yuan Ruo pray too?” asked Chai Zhengzheng behind Xu Zaijing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing turned back and saw that several noble girls had already finished their prayers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes!” Qi Heng laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group also closed their eyes and murmured silently before the Great Turtle Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go!” Xu Zaijing smiled as everyone opened their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xu Zaijing and the others departed, the space they left was instantly filled by passersby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the area around the Great Turtle Mountain lanterns, the crowd’s density eased a notch, and the guards and retainers no longer linked arms to form a barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After strolling further around the imperial palace, the group headed toward where their carriages and horses were parked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, they often heard Zhang Wu niang asking others what they had prayed for, and always received the same answer: “If you say it out loud, it won’t work.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Xu Zaijing and the others went to stroll the imperial avenue and the Xuan De Gate lanterns, the Gejia  carriages and horses had not remained in place but instead moved north along quieter streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After passing beyond the most crowded Xuan De Gate, they walked only a short distance before spotting the Gejia  carriages and horses adorned with lanterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stood and chatted for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cousin, tomorrow Jingge and I must rise early for school—we’ll take our leave now,” Qi Heng said with a smile near Chai Zhengzheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chai Zhengzheng glanced at Xu Zaijing, smiled, and nodded: “Yes, take your time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xu Wu brother, Yuan Ruo, goodbye,” Zhang Wu niang smiled and curtsied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rong Feiyan beside her also dipped slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, little sisters,” Xu Zaijing smiled and bowed. Qi Heng bowed beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing took a few steps toward his own horse, paused before the Gu family carriage, and met the questioning look of the old nurse Chang Mama, who whispered: “Fifth Young Master, Third Young Lady has this old woman with her—you needn’t worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing nodded with a smile, glanced at Gu Tingyi and Huang Qingyue, then continued walking aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lan, who had been speaking with Qingzhi near the Gu family carriage, saw Qingyun wave and hurried after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dang! Dang! It’s the fifth watch! Cold and dry—beware of fire! Dang! Dang! It’s the fifth watch!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near Jiyin Alley,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night watchman carried his lantern down the street, loudly announcing the hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The morning was quiet; the watchman’s voice carried far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here, take this—the sun’s up, buy yourself a few bowls of hot porridge.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, young master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief exchange,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of hooves clattering on the street announced Xu Zaijing’s carriage and retinue appearing near the Sheng family’s main gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Greetings, Fifth Young Master, Qingyun Ge.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sheng family’s night guard smiled and bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the carriages entered the Sheng residence,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingyun watched Xu Zaijing and Huaxiang walk toward the schoolhouse, then smiled to the Sheng guard: “It’s cold today—I’ll buy a bowl of mutton soup later. Want some?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sheng guard naturally smiled and agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, voices returned: “Qingyun Ge, I heard there’s a Lan in the household who’s great at gambling?” “Qingyun Ge, after the gambling’s over, can Lan Xiao ge take us shopping?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Sheng family’s back courtyard,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Jin’an Studio,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distant cries announcing the hour drifted faintly inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main room’s outer chamber, warmed by the heated floor beneath the hearth, glowed with candles today—unusual for the hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the golden candlelight, the maid Qiujian yawned and placed the Four Treasures into the desk’s book chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Sheng Changzhen, “infected” by Qiujian’s yawn, couldn’t help opening his mouth and yawning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Shuyi squatted before Changzhen, carefully smoothing the wrinkles in his winter robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, she scanned him up and down, nodded in satisfaction, and smiled: “Zhen’er, be sweet-tongued at school—speak up and greet everyone. Remember?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changzhen nodded: “Little Mother, I remember!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced toward the door and added: “Little Mother, can’t I wait for Sixth Sister and go with her?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Shuyi gently shook her head, stroking her son’s cheek: “Zhen’er, you’re a boy—you must rise earlier and arrive sooner at school. Don’t compare yourself to your sisters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh!” Changzhen nodded, glanced at the large book chest on the desk, then at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Shuyi rose to call Qiujian to take him, when a lantern’s glow fell across the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Mother, I’m Danju, from Old Madam’s side. She personally ordered me to accompany Seventh Master to school.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the voice outside, Qiujian hurried forward, opened the door, and smiled: “Sister Danju.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, Danju, lantern in hand and earflaps on, bowed to those inside: “Greetings, Little Mother, Seventh Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Shuyi smiled and nodded to Danju: “Thank you, Old Madam for her thoughtfulness! Danju, come in and warm yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grandson thanks Grandmother for her care,” Changzhen said, bowing like a small adult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danju returned the bow, and a figure stepped out from beside her—Minglan, smiling brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Mother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minglan called warmly, stepped inside, and hugged Wei Shuyi’s waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the cold air Minglan brought in, Wei Shuyi smiled and touched her cheek: “Ming’er, why are you up so early?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grandmother said, since Brother is starting school today, his elder sister can’t miss it,” Minglan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Shuyi smiled and nodded: “Good! Go on!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minglan glanced again at Wei Shuyi, then took Changzhen’s small hand and said: “Let’s go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together, the four walked out of the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Shuyi did not carry a lantern; she saw Minglan and Changzhen to the courtyard gate, then watched the siblings vanish around the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing at the gate a moment longer, Wei Shuyi looked up at the round, sinking moon in the western sky and drew a deep breath—the air was crisp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Mother, let’s go back,” Qiujian said beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the main room,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiujian closed the door behind her: “Little Mother, would you like to rest a little longer?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Shuyi shook her head: “Go, bring me the ledgers and tokens—I’ll review them again and deliver them to Lady Da today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young maid blinked: “Little Mother, the Fifth Young Lady’s coming-of-age is still over a month away—why rush so early?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she finished, Wei Shuyi shook her head: “Not early enough. Handing over household control sooner lets me breathe easier.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minglan, sensing something missing on Changzhen, glanced at him and said: “Little brother, by now Second Brother and Xu Wu brother and Gu Er brother should already be in school.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must look up to these three!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know, Sixth Sister,” Changzhen nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, the siblings reached the school courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulling back the cotton curtain still hanging at the door, Changzhen peered nervously inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the two candles lit in the classroom, Minglan whispered: “Looks like Gu Er brother hasn’t come yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly bowed to Chang Bai and Xu Zaijing, who were looking toward the door: “Greetings, Second Brother, Xu Wu brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changzhen bowed like a small adult: “Greetings, Elder Brothers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang Bai nodded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing, seated behind, looked up and smiled: “Seventh Master, you’re still young—you don’t need to rise so early! You’ll grow short if you don’t sleep enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?” Changzhen exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang Bai turned around, frowning: “Fifth Brother, you… I’ve risen early since childhood, and I’m not short!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing laughed: “Maybe if you’d slept more, you’d be even taller!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jingge, you…” Chang Bai sighed helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing glanced again at Changzhen, waved to Huaxiang, and when Huaxiang approached, whispered a few words before returning to his book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing sideways at Minglan, Changzhen walked to Zhang Zhang’s desk, where an extra desk had been placed today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Danju brought out the Four Treasures from the book chest, Huaxiang stepped forward, one hand holding a handwarmer, the other a long wooden box, and knelt to smile: “Seventh Master, this is from my master’s gift to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the delicate silk-wrapped handwarmer and the brush in the wooden box, Changzhen looked to his second brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take it,” Chang Bai nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Second Brother! Thank you, Xu Wu brother!” Changzhen stood and bowed to Xu Zaijing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing, reading, smiled: “Seventh Master, you’re too polite.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang Zhen had not sat long when Gu Tingye, Zai Zhang, and others entered the classroom one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing two additional candles lit, the two naturally expressed further surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Tingye chuckled: “Hah, I never noticed before, but seeing Seventh Young Master today, I realize how quickly time flies. I still remember when you returned from Yangzhou to the capital—you were just a baby in swaddling clothes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Greetings, Elder Brother-in-Law. Greetings, Second Brother Gu.” Chang Zhen rose and bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zai Zhang smiled and waved him down: “Seventh Young Master, sit, sit—we don’t need such formalities between us. This is what your eldest sister asked me to bring you: a brush washer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang Zhen blinked, then quickly smiled: “Thank you, Elder Sister. Thank you, Brother-in-Law.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short while after all sat down,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Heng hurried through the cotton curtain and entered the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He first glanced at Zhuang the Tutor’s seat; seeing he was absent, he sighed in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he glanced at Minglan’s seat, his eyes brightening as he bowed to the others: “Brothers, Second Uncle, Sixth Sister—good morning. Long time no see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yuanruo, we saw each other last night,” Xu Zaijing said without looking up, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? You’re right, Elder Brother Jing,” Qi Heng hurried to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Qi Heng walked toward his desk, Gu Tingye said: “Yuanruo, haven’t you noticed anything different about the classroom today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Different?” Qi Heng blinked, glanced around, then stared at the seat in front of Zai Zhang in astonishment: “Is this… Seventh Young Master here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to look behind him at Minglan: “Sixth Sister—is this Seventh Young Master?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minglan nodded: “Yes, Young Duke.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sheng Family’s Seventh Young Master, Chang Zhen, greets the Young Duke,” Chang Zhen rose again and bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sit, sit!” Qi Heng beamed. “Seventh Young Master, my courtesy name is Yuanruo—just call me by it from now on!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Chang Zhen greets Brother Yuanruo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good, good!” Qi Heng nodded, smiled again at Minglan, then sat on the stool behind his desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Buwei tidying his book chest, Qi Heng said: “Bring my unopened brush to Seventh Young Master. Consider it my personal gift.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buwei replied, “Yes,” and after walking over, Chang Bai’s voice rang out: “Seventh Young Master, today is your first day here—accept all the gifts from your peers as their goodwill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Second Brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang the Tutor appeared in the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chang Zhen at the front, Zhuang smiled and nodded: “Seventh Young Master has arrived.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang Zhen rose to greet him; Zhuang smiled: “Good boy, sit down.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, and seeing Zhuang’s rare warmth, Gu Tingye turned to look at Xu Zaijing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang the Tutor, watching the students before him, said nothing further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, he was delighted—after observing and testing Chang Zhen, he found the boy young, intelligent, diligent, with excellent handwriting and a disciplined, hardworking nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who wouldn’t love such a promising student?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shhh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cotton curtain was pulled aside, and Chang Feng, panting, entered and awkwardly bowed to Zhuang the Tutor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his mouth to speak, but Zhuang, in high spirits, waved him off: “Chang Feng, go ahead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah? Yes, yes, Tutor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun rose in the east,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the sky brightened considerably,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and the candles in the classroom were all extinguished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Lan and Ru Lan finally arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tutor,” the two Lans bowed together in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuang the Tutor nodded and murmured, then waved: “Everyone, take a short rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone responded and rose to drink water and stretch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Xique helped Ru Lan retrieve items from her book chest, Ru Lan walked to Chang Zhen’s desk and smiled: “Little Seventh, you’re here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fifth Sister,” Chang Zhen rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sit, sit, sit—why be so formal with your sister?” she laughed, then glanced at Zhuang the Tutor and whispered: “Little Seventh, don’t cry if the Tutor whacks your palm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?” Chang Zhen blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Chang Bai and Zai Zhang exchanged amused glances, watching Zhuang’s expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These days, Ru Lan should worry more about herself than others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before either could speak, Zhuang the Tutor called from afar: “Fifth Young Lady, come here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ru Lan froze, then shuffled over reluctantly: “Tutor…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm! Copy the Seventeen Histories Primer once, and bring it to me tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Head bowed, unable to meet Zhuang’s gaze, Ru Lan bowed and muttered: “Yes, Tutor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her obedient demeanor, Chang Bai and Zai Zhang both laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew at once: Zhuang the Tutor was deliberately keeping Ru Lan away from Chang Zhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After everyone rested a while, the Tutor resumed his lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shou’an Hall,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>in the courtyard,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ruofu glanced excitedly at Wei Shuyi, who stood beside her holding ledgers and tokens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grandmother, Lady Da and Young Lady Wei have come to pay their respects,” came Cui Mama’s voice from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Mama smiled and pulled back the curtain: “Lady Da, Young Lady, come in!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Wang Ruofu’s hand trembled slightly around her hand warmer; she took a deep breath and walked into Shou’an Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After bowing, Wang Ruofu smiled: “Greetings, Mother. May Mother enjoy peace and health. Your daughter-in-law pays her respects.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Shuyi followed with a bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lady Da, sit,” the old lady smiled. “Ruan, bring a embroidered stool for Young Lady Wei.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Mother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Grandmother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Ruofu and Wei Shuyi both replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When both were seated, the old lady said: “Lady Da, Hong’er asked me before court today to oversee this matter, so—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a pause, she said: “Starting today, the household management authority previously held by Young Lady Wei is returned to you, Lady Da.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cui Mama and Liu Mama have both reviewed the ledgers—there are no discrepancies, correct?” As she spoke the last two words, the old lady looked at Cui and Liu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Correct, Grandmother,” both women nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cui Mama, I trust Lady Da completely,” Wang Ruofu smiled and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm. But Lady Da, remember how you lost this authority—and don’t forget the pain once the wound heals,” the old lady said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes, yes—I remember, I remember! I’ll never be like before!” Wang Ruofu hurried to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good!” the old lady nodded and waved her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Shuyi rose and handed the ledgers and tokens to Liu Mama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After school in the afternoon,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quyuanjie,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yongyi Marquis House,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing rode his horse to near the riding grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dismounting, Xu Zaijing prepared to remove the saddle and bridle from his horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Zaijing’s gaze sharpened as he looked toward Alan, who stepped out of the wooden shed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Alan’s head wrapped in white cloth, Qingyun asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the cloth was a dark stain—likely medicinal ointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you get into a fight?” Xu Zaijing also asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan winced, bowed to Xu Zaijing and Qingyun with a pained expression: “Young Master, Brother Qingyun—it’s not that. This morning… Elder Yin—why don’t you tell them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Yin, limping, walked over holding something in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his palm before Xu Zaijing and Qingyun: several silver pieces lay on a cloth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This morning, these silver pieces were thrown straight in with force. Alan didn’t notice in time and was struck on the forehead,” Elder Yin said, voice hoarse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingyun picked up a piece of silver, examined it, and said: “These are good quality silver!” He glanced at Xu Zaijing: “Young Master, could it be that Alan’s gambling on ‘supplies’ has made someone jealous, and they’re throwing silver to mock him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Alan lowered his head in shame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Yin glared at Qingyun and spat hoarsely: “Do you mock someone with real silver? Do you think he doesn’t earn enough?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked at Xu Zaijing: “I suspect it’s a request—but I don’t know who among the five young masters’ household threw it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xu Zaijing scratched his head: “I think we should report this to Kaifeng Prefecture—have the yamen runners and patrol soldiers increase their rounds on our street.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2800,"2026-06-20T10:32:41.888Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","497e9ab61335a2ae5b8f6e3ebfb62ee48f699a96cd56b8ff2cbc3b8a5284429a","i-am-the-xu-family-s-son-chapter-758","i-am-the-xu-family-s-son-chapter-756",790,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-the-xu-family-s-son-cover.jpg"]