Chapter 135 - Chapter 135: Rushing to Protect (2/2)
“Fourth younger sister-in-law, this… You’re a defenseless woman, and Fourth Younger Brother isn’t home. We, as your older brothers, can’t just stand by and watch you be bullied,” Han Hu thought Su Wenyue didn’t want him to be troubled by Yang Juxiang and had thus grown fonder of her. Not only was Fourth Younger Sister-in-law capable, but she was also kind-hearted. Fourth Younger Brother was indeed fortunate.
“Don’t worry, Big Brother. Although I’m a defenseless woman, I’m not easy to bully. Since Aunt mentioned that this is a grudge between our Fourth house and the Jiang family, I shall resolve it myself. If Big Brother and Second Brother are concerned, just watch from the side.”
“Alright then,” Han Hu conceded, seeing Su Wenyue insist. Moreover, the way she spoke made it clear that she could handle Yang Juxiang herself, and it indeed wasn’t a good look for him, a grown man, to be harassed by her.
Yang Juxiang saw Han Hu and Han Quan step aside and a glint of triumph flashed in her eyes. Despite what Su Wenyue had said, as long as the Han brothers didn’t intervene, she couldn’t believe they wouldn’t be able to handle the two weak women.
“Su Wenyue, what will it be? Will you agree to our terms or not? Don’t blame me if I’m not polite!”
“Is that so? I’d like to see how impolite you can be!” Su Wenyue was completely unfazed by Yang Juxiang’s threats. The Jiang family members, prompted by Yang Juxiang, started to move toward Su Wenyue with clear ill-intent. The Han brothers, having promised to stay out of it for the moment, wore anxious expressions, while Xiao Xi still positioned herself in front of Su Wenyue.
“Xiao Xi, step aside and let them through!” Su Wenyue instructed Xiao Xi.
“Miss!” Xiao Xi, against her usual obedience, did not follow Su Wenyue’s command, puzzled as to why her mistress would issue such an order, her face filled with concern and confusion.
“Xiao Xi, step aside!” Su Wenyue commanded coldly, her tone leaving no room for discussion. Despite her concern, Xiao Xi reluctantly made way.
Su Wenyue’s actions puzzled not only Xiao Xi but also the Jiang family members, especially Yang Juxiang, who knew of Su Wenyue’s competence and ‘cunning.’ They became more suspicious.
“Come on, I’d like to see who dares to lay a hand on me! I managed to send Jiang Chunlan to the County Government Jail; I can do the same to all of you under the charges of intruding into the civilian house and causing injury. Try touching me and see what happens! The County Government Jail has plenty of space; they won’t mind locking up a few more offenders.”
This statement from Su Wenyue stunned the Jiang family members, their eyes filled with fear as they thought of Jiang Chunlan locked in the County Government Jail with no release in sight. Despite their efforts and the silver they had spent, they couldn’t even get a glimpse of her. What if they ended up locked up too?
The County Government Jail was feared for its brutal treatment of prisoners, where no one was treated as human. They had once seen someone who had come out after several years inside, a thief from a neighboring village. The man was a far cry from before his imprisonment, having aged considerably, his once plump frame now bony and his face marred with unhealed scars, evidence of severe mistreatment.
“Su Wenyue, don’t scare me. I don’t buy your bluff. Who do you think you are, to threaten sending us to the County Government Jail just like that!” Despite feeling her dignity had been insulted by her own people’s reactions, Yang Juxiang maintained a tough stance, inwardly just as apprehensive about Su Wenyue’s words.
“Bluff or not, you’re welcome to try. I won’t stop you,” Su Wenyue said with a half-smile. Though she did nothing, her words chilled the Jiang family members to the core; they glanced at each other, none daring to move a muscle, afraid of giving Su Wenyue any leverage to send them to the County Government Jail.