Chapter 512 - Chapter 512: Chapter 519: Turning the Tables (1/2)

Chapter 512: Chapter 519: Turning the Tables

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But what needed to be done would not be omitted. Sikong Ling was by no means magnanimous, even if it was something that could have been anticipated in the plan. Since Wang Yu was so eager to come looking for trouble, he would not let him off easily.

Not long after Sikong Ling left, someone with Sikong Mansion’s token went to the Prime Minister’s Mansion. Before Wang Yu returned to the Prime Minister’s Mansion, everything that had happened at the back city gate was made known to Wang Mang. Moreover, the person sent by Sikong Ling naturally would not stand on neutral ground or on Wang Yu’s side. Wang Yu’s actions at the city gate had been excessive, and with the accusations made by the person sent by Sikong Ling, hearing everything made Wang Mang truly irritated.

If Wang Yu had provoked someone else, it might have been fine, but he had to provoke the very person he shouldn’t have, not to mention all the foolish things Wang Yu had done before. Wang Mang found it very hard to like this son.

“This scourge of a son! He can’t go a day without causing trouble. Sikong Ling is not only the Young Master of the Sikong Family, but he’s also even more difficult to deal with than the head of the Sikong Family. If there was absolute certainty, it would be acceptable, but to rashly trouble someone like this, not only failing to grasp anything incriminating, but instead having others come knocking on our door demanding an explanation, he really is someone who makes more trouble than he’s worth! Can’t he use his pig brain to think things through? Sikong Mansion and Marquis Bei’an Mansion have no dealings with each other, even standing on opposing sides. How could they possibly become entangled together, and what good could come of this?!”

Wang Mang was so angry that he smashed the cup in his hand. Just then, Wang Yu came back. Seeing the situation in the hall, he guessed that his father must have learned about the incident outside the city. Failing to gain leverage over Sikong Ling this time, he was bound to face retaliation from Sikong Ling, and it was inevitable his father would be angry. Fortunately, he had already thought of an excuse by the time he returned, so even if his father was angry, it should only amount to a scolding and nothing too severe.

“Son pays his respects to Father,” Wang Yu steeled himself before entering the main hall to greet Wang Mang.

Wang Mang was extremely strict when it came to matters of etiquette, even towards his own sons; any slip could certainly displease him, the only exception being the son of that woman, who despite being nothing more than a lowly bastard, could still make his father cheerful and pleasant.

Thinking of this, Wang Yu became especially annoyed, but fortunately, his father still knew his limits. Even though he favored that woman’s son, he only went so far as indulgence and wouldn’t let him overstep. Otherwise, he would absolutely not stand idly by. Now, the biggest threat to him was his brother from the same mother. Although they shared the same mother, they weren’t harmonious, and there had been no shortage of competition between them in the shadows for their own interests and status.

“You still know to come back, brazen enough to show your face, you troublemaker!” Wang Mang was displeased upon seeing Wang Yu, unloading a long tirade of accusations.

Although Wang Yu was resentful in his heart, he could only bow his head and listen obediently until Wang Mang had vented his frustration. Then Wang Yu began to explain. He had some experience with this by now, but from his father’s words, it was not a case of treachery, but rather that Sikong Ling had delivered the complaint directly to his father. Wang Yu harbored yet another layer of resentment.

“Father, I know you’re angry, but the situation is not as Sikong Ling describes. He has always liked to oppose me, and his words are naturally untrustworthy. Please listen to my explanation…”

Wang Yu laid out all his observations and the things his subordinates had witnessed about Sikong Ling, telling Wang Mang everything, trying to convince him that Sikong Ling truly had ulterior motives and was in collusion with the fugitives from Marquis Bei’an Mansion.