Chapter 10: A Trap (1/2)
Chapter 10: A Trap
Translator: Pika
Zu An replied cal carried out such a despicable, beastly deed That’s hen the Second Miss caht, I decided to atone for ain with her Wailing Whip I took a total of eight strikes before she forgave me”
Those in the hall scoffed at his obviously eh! If the Second Miss really wanted to beat you up, how could you possibly resist or dodge even if you wanted to!
Only then did Chu Zhongtian and his wife register the bloodstains on his clothes, as well as the fact that he was on a stretcher Yue Shan spoke up, “My lord, the young rievous that he lacked the strength to move, so we had to carry him here”
“Huanzhao?” Qin Wanru was startled, but she did not dishter’s temperament Flustered by this turn of events, she snapped, “This is ridiculous behavior!”
Chu Zhongtian wore an odd look “Wanru, we summoned everyone today for the sake of what happened to Huanzhao If she has already personally punished Zu An, perhaps we can let this matter rest?”
He recalled the conversation he’d had with his daughter from the previous day It had fueled his own suspicions that not all was as it seemed, and that Zu An could be innocent However, he had called thisfor the sake of his wife, and to satisfy the side branches of the Chu clan ere doing their own investigations
Upon hearing these words, Zu An felt his heart go out to the man It’s almost impossible to find such a wonderful father-in-law!
Before Qin Wanru had a chance to respond, a high-pitched voice screeched, “Big brother, I ree Our Chu clan has always taken pride in the strictness of our clan rules We’ve never had sohtly happen! If we siraced! Do you knothat this brat has latched onto both sisters at once! If we do not punish him, it’ll further fuel the spread of these evil rued hed down by heavy, dark bags, and he gently fanned hi to Zu An’s newHe was a member of the second branch of the Chu clan, and Chu Chuyan addressed him as ‘Second Uncle’
“Second Uncle, what are you talking about?! It’s not like he did anything to ed in froht leathers, which contrasted sharply with the general coldness of the grand hall
Chu Zhongtian snapped, “Huanzhao, why are you out here? Go back inside i at her! You shouldn’t yell at children like that!” Qin Wanru glared at her husband, then turned to beaht, Huanzhao Don’t listen to your father Come and sit next to tian chuckled in embarrassment No one batted an eyelid; clearly, this was an everyday occurrence
Chu Huanzhao used the whip in her hand to point at Zu An “Mother! Last night, I really did use the Wailing Whip to beat hiive what he did I don’t want to go back on e irl had a sadistic streak, at least she was an honest ga spoke up “Niece, you are still too young to understand the wicked ways of this world Any of us could’ve punished Zu An; you were the only one who shouldn’t have! If word of this spreads, everyone will assume that the scandal is true You aren’t even married yet Think about what this would do to your reputation!”
He was deadly serious as he spoke, but the huge amount fat on his face had creased into what looked like a sht that he smiled all the tilittering golden coer’ as the Third Uncle of the Chu clan, Chu Yuepo His head started to ache Why do all these members of the side branches wantmore than a useless son-in-la did I piss off so many people?
In the silence that followed, the young miss of the Pei clan, Pei Mian Whip nify all pain tenfold? Is he perhaps an expert who has been hiding his true abilities?”
Despite her quiet voice, her question carried through the hall Zu An cursed under his breath This woman has a sweet smile, but a devious heart What a total bitch!
Chu Chuyan frowned slightly Snow, seated behind them, seized the chance to answer “He doesn’t even know martial arts How can he be an expert?”
Chu Tiansheng’s eyes lit up He hurriedly said towards the Master and Mada brother, sister-in-law! Everyone here knows just hoerful the Wailing Whip is I iht blows How could an ordinary person like hilances with his wife There was sonant “I really did hit hi?!”
“My lord, I’m sure that Second Miss would never lie, but she’s always been a kind and gentle person She must have shown mercy and held back as she struck him When ent to summon him earlier, he hit me forcefully and broke my nose! It’s impossible for hi was quick to throw his support behind Chu Tiansheng
Those gathered in the hall were incredulous The Second Miss? Kind and gentle? How could you say such lies with a straight face? Since when did she ever show anyone s thus far had been quite ridiculous She didn’t fall for her brother-in-law, did she?!
Chu Tiansheng used Diao Yang’s interruption to advance his case “The truth is plain to see Not only did Zu An show no remorse for his detestable actions, he even manipulated our kind, naive Huanzhao in an attempt to escape sanction for it We should punish hi to others!”
Chu Zhongtian furrowed his brows, eyes hooded in thought He was clearly weighing the roaned inwardly He was just about to speak up in his own defence when a servant rushed in
“Master! Madae fuss She insists on seeing your son-in-law She has already gathered quite a crowd!”
“A woman?” Qin Wanru was stunned “A woman from which clan?”
Chu Chuyan, who had rehout, felt her curiosity pique Did Zu An know other women?!
Zu An stared stupidly How uy have?! But why is it that I have nobehind Chu Chuyan, wore the faintest of smiles I didn’t expect you to survive your injuries froht Thankfully, I made ample preparations