TSWRLM -Chapter 349 Brother Chen

After learning about the female corpse at the princess’s residence, Madam Mu indeed sent people to the Jingzhao Prefecture to inquire about the matter.

Zhang Mingyang ignored Madam Mu’s warnings. Not only did he continue to frequent the pleasure districts, but he also sent people to keep an eye on the Shen residence.

The servant he sent to tail them was not very clever and was quickly spotted by Uncle Hu. When Chun Xi learned this, she immediately took Feng Yinyin and went out of the residence to pick fabrics for new clothes for An’an and Ning’er.

After the New Year, the children had grown rapidly, so new clothes had to be made frequently.

By the time they finished choosing the cloth, it was almost noon. Chun Xi was about to take Feng Yinyin to a nearby shop to eat pig’s trotters when Zhang Mingyang suddenly rushed over with a group of men: “Ah, finally I’ve found you! Let’s see where you can run!”

Zhang Mingyang ground his teeth, but his limp made his movements awkward, reducing his threat and even making him look somewhat comical.

Chun Xi blinked innocently. “Young master, do I know you?”

“You wretch! Don’t play dumb! You’re the one who broke my leg! Even if you turned to ashes, I would recognize you!”

Zhang Mingyang shouted, spitting everywhere.

Chun Xi calmly took two steps back with Feng Yinyin. “Young master, you’ve got the wrong person. I’ve never met you before.”

She was about to leave, but Zhang Mingyang, wishing to tear her apart, lunged at her.

Chun Xi had been prepared. Just as she hesitated whether to kick his injured leg or strike his manhood, a scream came from behind.

Turning around, she saw Xiao Yechen standing there for some unknown reason, having just dislocated one of Zhang Mingyang’s arms.

Zhang Mingyang had brought two followers. They tried to rush forward, but Xiao Yechen’s murderous glare made their legs go weak, and they silently stepped back.

The situation controlled, Xiao Yechen tilted his head toward Chun Xi. “Madam Shen, are you alright?”

Before Chun Xi could answer, a young girl popped her head out from behind Xiao Yechen. She didn’t look at Chun Xi but focused on Zhang Mingyang.

“Young master Zhang, why is it you?”

After asking, she turned to Xiao Yechen. “Brother Chen, this Zhang is Madam Mu’s grandson. Technically, he’s a cousin of mine. There must be some misunderstanding—please let him go.”

Xiao Yechen shot the girl a cold glance. “No matter what misunderstanding there is, the fact remains that this man disrespected Madam Shen. She hasn’t spoken yet. What right do you have to say he should be released?”

His tone and expression were icy. The girl, seemingly unaccustomed to such treatment, instantly felt tears welling in her eyes.

Zhang Mingyang shouted, “This wretch broke my leg! I will kill her!”

The girl looked at Chun Xi. Chun Xi remained calm and innocent: “I haven’t, and I’ve never even met this young master before today. How could I have broken his leg?”

“It’s definitely you! Even if you turned to ashes, I’d recognize you. You were the one who brought the Wei family people to break my leg!”

Zhang Mingyang wanted to rip Chun Xi apart, but Xiao Yechen had him restrained completely. His shouts carried no power.

He had barely finished yelling when Xiao Yechen slapped him. “Shouting won’t do. If you’re going to accuse Madam Shen, you need evidence. She just received her official title. Maliciously tarnishing her reputation is a serious crime.”

Xiao Yechen’s slap looked ordinary, but Zhang Mingyang’s face swelled instantly, and his mind finally calmed.

The only person who had seen Chun Xi before was Zhang’s own personal aide, who had been sold off after failing to protect him. Now, a year later, he had come to Hanjing with nothing but empty words—no proof at all.

Moreover, Chun Xi appeared to be doing well in Hanjing. Today, there was also this Xiao getting involved. Continuing to cause trouble would bring him no benefit.

Realizing the situation after the slap, Zhang Mingyang stopped shouting and said, “The person who broke my leg does look a lot like Madam Shen, which is why I lost my temper. Thanks to General Xiao for the warning. I’ll send people to verify. If I’ve indeed mistaken Madam Shen, I will offer a proper gift and apologize to her.”

Chun Xi smiled magnanimously. “The leg-breaking grudge is irreconcilable. It’s normal for a young man to get emotional upon seeing an enemy. I’m generous, so I won’t hold it against you.”

Xiao Yechen finally released Zhang Mingyang.

With one arm dislocated, Zhang Mingyang was furious but dared not linger and quickly left with his followers.

Chun Xi was about to thank Xiao Yechen when she heard the girl mumbling in displeasure: “If Madam Shen were truly magnanimous, she should have cleared this up earlier instead of waiting until Brother Chen knocked him down to say she won’t hold it against him. Now she’s making Brother Chen offend someone for her.”

Brother Chen?

Chun Xi raised a brow.

Xiao Yechen cleared his throat and hurried to explain: “Madam Shen, don’t misunderstand. I am not close to Miss Zhang. I told her I already have someone I fancy, but she ignored me.”

Xiao Yechen distanced himself completely. Zhang Zhilian’s face immediately flushed red, tears welling up.

After the residence banquet, she had known Xiao Yechen had someone in mind, but he had not revealed who. She still hoped and even asked her brother to create opportunities for her to meet Xiao Yechen, actively making advances.

Xiao Yechen not only did not reciprocate, but openly rejected her in front of everyone, showing no consideration.

Embarrassed and humiliated, Zhang Zhilian stomped her foot and ran out of the tailor shop.

Chun Xi looked at Xiao Yechen playfully. “General Xiao, you hurt the girl’s pride. Aren’t you going to chase after her and apologize?”

“I don’t like her. If she loses hope because of this, it’s better for her.”

Xiao Yechen’s honesty left Chun Xi sighing: “I wish General Xiao were this straightforward with the one he likes.”

Xiao Yechen pursed his lips, unsure if Chun Xi had noticed he liked Xiao Qinghe.

But then he thought: Madam Shen doesn’t talk much. She had smoothed over things for him before. If she notices, it would actually help him.

Thinking this, Xiao Yechen offered: “This Zhang young master probably won’t let this go easily. Madam Shen, if you need help, you can send someone to my residence at any time.”

The young lady was close to Madam Shen, so helping her would also please the young lady—a kind of love by association.

Xiao Yechen’s love was subtle indeed.

Chun Xi didn’t hold back either. “Since General Xiao said that, I do have a matter that needs your help. It’s not convenient to talk here. Please come to the princess’s residence tomorrow to discuss. He’er will also be there~”

At the last sentence, Xiao Yechen’s eyes brightened, but he restrained himself: “Madam, rest assured. I will definitely come.”