Chapter 564: I’m Her Brother, Jian Yunzhou
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Mrs. Fan had already sensed trouble brewing and had rushed out to meet Old Master Ye. As a result, there was a lack of “reinforcements” in the living room for a while.
As a group of people approached, Rong Qi waved her hand, and several silver needles slid out from her arm, shooting toward them.
With a “thud”, the few leading the group actually knelt before Rong Qi and Mrs. Hong, their bodies convulsing.
Xu Yi, who was mingling behind them, clicked his tongue in astonishment. He thought, ‘Of all people, they had to provoke our fiercely protective Madam. Serves them right!’
Mrs. Ye Sr. and others stood up in shock, staring at Rong Qi in fear. The remaining servants dared not approach any closer.
Just then, a voice sounded from outside the door, “Master is here!”
Everyone turned to see an elderly man followed by a young man entering.
Suddenly, Mrs. Ye Sr.’s eyes rolled back, ready to faint backward. But before she could fully collapse, Rong Qi, who had just stood up, fell backward first.
Mrs. Ye Sr., her heart seizing up, stared wide-eyed at the theatrically falling Rong Qi, and, incredibly, stood back up straight.
Rong Qi was swiftly caught by the young man who had entered with Old Master Ye.
Xu Yi, watching the drama unfold among the crowd, turned his head and yelled, “Oh no, our madam has been knocked out!”
After shouting, Xu Yi immediately turned to a servant beside him, his face serious and mouth tightly shut, pointing accusingly.
Everyone’s eyes followed, glaring angrily at the servant next to Xu Yi.
The male servant, red-faced with anger and indignation, protested, “It wasn’t me, it was him!”
“I heard it with my own ears, it was you!” retorted another servant.
“That’s right, it was you!” Xu Yi exclaimed loudly.
Mrs. Ye Sr., gnashing her teeth in fury, commanded, “Throw him out, banish him from our house!”
The male servant, his mouth gagged, was ousted from the Ye residence, his face a mix of injustice and anger.
Old Master Ye entered, bellowing at the chaos inside, and shouted, “What is all this commotion! Can’t you let a person have some peace?”
Ms. Liu shuddered at Old Master Ye’s shout, shrinking back and saying, “Father, they started it. Look at all these injured servants; it’s terrifying. Mother almost fainted from fright.”
Mrs. Ye Sr. continued to dramatically clutch her chest.
However, the man holding Rong Qi spoke up, “But she has already passed out.”
Jian Yunzhou, his expression icy, supported Rong Qi, his imposing military uniform stunning everyone present.
“Who is this?”
Old Master Ye frowned at them, sternly saying, “This is Mr. Jian from the Inspectorate.”
“Oh, Mr. Jian. My unfilial granddaughter-in-law has made a fool of herself. Please, have a seat.” Mrs. Ye Sr. quickly reverted to her usual authoritative demeanor.
Seeing him supporting Rong Qi, her expression darkened.
Jian Yunzhou, however, looked down, his smile not reaching his eyes, “No need for formalities, ma’am. I am Jian Yunzhou, but I’m also this unfilial granddaughter-in-law’s brother. What has my sweet, adorable sister done to cause such a commotion?”
“What? You’re… her brother?”
Everyone’s eyes widened.
Ms. Liu’s eyes shifted and said, “It’s all a misunderstanding. We didn’t do anything to your sister. It was that servant behind her who broke Mother’s beloved Buddha statue, so we had to punish her a little.
“But your sister seemed to question Mother’s orders, standing up to oppose and prevent them, which is why these servants were injured. It’s nothing serious, Mr. Jian, you don’t need to worry..”