Chapter 412 Another Nephew

The Chen Family Mansion.

Chen Shuda was catching up with some old friends.

In the sixth year of the Zhenguan era, Li Shimin reinstated Chen Shuda as Minister of Rites, but soon after, due to family disputes, he was impeached by the censor and sent home to retire.

From then on, he completely distanced himself from the imperial court.

However, out of consideration for his reputation, Li Shimin did not publicize it, but instead preserved his idle official position.

"Something terrible has happened..."

Just then, a servant rushed in.

"Why are you in such a hurry? Don't you know I'm entertaining guests?"

Chen Shuda was filled with anger.

His subordinates were in a panic, which greatly damaged his authority.

"Master, the young master has been beaten."

The servant replied fearfully, "They were even paraded through the streets as a public spectacle!"

What?

Chen Shuda stood up in shock.

This is utterly humiliating to the Chen family.

"Walk!"

On the street.

Chen Zhongfang was escorted to the county government office by Yue Feng and others.

The people were pointing fingers and gossiping about it.

"stop."

Chen Shuda strode in, followed by a large number of guards.

Seeing his grandson's bruised and swollen face, he was furious.

"Who gave you the audacity to touch my grandson?" Chen Shuda shouted sternly.

"May I ask if it is the Duke of Jiang in person?" Yue Feng stepped forward and greeted him.

"That's right."

Chen Shuda snorted coldly.

Seeing that the other party was polite, Chen Shuda did not resort to force directly, but his tone was still unfriendly.

"Chen Zhongfang forcibly broke into the Duke of Ying's mansion, and the Magistrate of Wei County instructed me to hand him over to the authorities for processing," Yue Feng replied respectfully.

"Wei County man?"

Chen Shuda frowned and couldn't help but ask, "Are you talking about Wei Shuyu?"

"Exactly!"

"He's come to Jingzhou?"

"Miss Wu is visiting her family, and Master Wei is accompanying her."

Upon hearing this, Chen Shuda fell into deep thought.

Don't be fooled by the fact that everyone dislikes Wei Zheng.

But Li Shimin didn't mind!

The Chen family was quite powerful, but its foundation had already been damaged since the fall of the Southern Chen dynasty.

Don't even mention that they can't compare to the Five Surnames and Seven Noble Families.

They can't dominate Yingchuan alone.

In addition, there were the Xun and Zhong families who rivaled the Chen family.

"There may be a misunderstanding."

After a moment's hesitation, Chen Shuda spoke up, "I wonder if I could have a detailed discussion with Wei Shuyu?"

Yue Feng readily agreed.

He's forgetful about small things, but he has a very strong sense of the big picture.

There's no benefit in going against Chen Shuda.

Conversely, if they give Chen Shuda some face, Wei Shuyu will at most reprimand him when they return.

"Duke Jiang, please!"

Yue Feng bowed and invited him.

Thanks.

Chen Shuda clasped his hands in a fist salute: "I wonder if you could untie the ropes binding my grandson?"

"no."

Yue Feng refused this offer.

Sending Chen Shuda to see Wei Shuyu is not considered disobeying orders.

Letting Chen Zhongfang go would be considered disobeying orders.

Chen Shuda gave the other party a look of superiority, then took out some money and said, "Gentlemen, would you mind having some tea here and delaying our journey to the yamen by half an hour?"

"good."

Wu Mansion.

Wei Shuyu looked at Wu Yuanqing and Wu Yuanshuang, who were hanging from the beam.

"Have you two realized your mistake?" Wei Shuyu asked.

"Wrong, wrong."

The two nodded repeatedly.

Wei Shuyu was too cruel and acted without any regard for the consequences.

"Um."

Wei Shuyu nodded: "From now on, be a good boy and go work in the fields."

ah?

The two were dumbfounded.

"Unwilling?" Wei Shuyu narrowed his eyes.

"Yes, yes." The two nodded repeatedly.

Wei Shuyu then ordered his men to put the two men down.

"Lord Wei, the Duke of Jiang has come to visit."

A bandit ran in to report.

"Let him in," Wei Shuyu nodded.

Wu Yuanqing and Wu Yuanshuang felt extremely aggrieved.

Is this the Wu family mansion or the Wei family mansion?

When did it become your turn to make decisions?

What are you two standing there for?

Wei Shuyu glanced at the two of them sideways: "Guests have arrived, why aren't you making tea?"

We...we come from the heart!

The two men quickly left.

"Haha, Uncle Yu, it's been so long..."

When Chen Shuda came in, he had a hearty smile on his face.

"Shuyu greets Uncle Chen." Wei Shuyu bowed.

Why are you being so polite?

Chen Shuda warmly stepped forward to help him up: "It has been more than a year since I retired and returned to my hometown. I wonder how he is doing these days?"

"Thank you for your concern, Uncle Chen. My father has gained five pounds recently," Wei Shuyu replied with a smile.

"Yeah?"

Chen Shuda laughed heartily: "Xuancheng used to be very frugal, and quite thin."

After exchanging a few words, Wei Shuyu didn't mention a word about Chen Zhongfang.

Finally, Chen Shuda couldn't hold back any longer: "Shuyu, about Zhongfang's matter..."

"Uncle Chen, actually I didn't want to teach him a lesson..."

"But he forced his way into the Duke of Ying's residence. Don't you think he should be taught a lesson?"

"Should!"

"He insulted me, do you think he should be taught a lesson?"

"Should!"

"Actually, I don't care about any of this... No matter what, according to seniority, I'm his uncle, aren't I?"

Go to hell.

Why are you saying so much if it doesn't matter?

Ironically, he was on equal footing with Wei Zheng, and if you really count them, Wei Shuyu was actually a generation older than his grandson.

"Then I wonder..." Chen Shuda asked tentatively.

"Don't rush."

"I haven't finished listing his crimes yet..."

Wei Shuyu waved his hand: "It doesn't matter if he insults me personally, but he also insulted the Duke of Zheng's mansion. Do you think we can tolerate that?"

Chen Shuda frowned.

He knew that this time things might not end so easily.

"Besides insulting the Duke of Zheng's mansion, you even dare to covet my future wife!"

"Please tell me, sir, can I let him go?"

"I have already given the Chen family face."

"Based on what he said, even if I kill him, who can do anything to me?"

Chen Shuda's face suddenly darkened.

He dared not touch Wei Shuyu.

Even though Wei Shuyu had already been dismissed from his post.

But as long as Wei Zheng was alive, no one dared to directly attack Wei Shuyu!

"Then what do you think?"

Chen Shuda's tone also turned cold: "Zhong Fang has already been beaten up by you."

"Uncle Chen, please don't get agitated."

Just then, the Wu brothers brought up tea. Wei Shuyu took the tea and poured a cup of water for Chen Shuda: "Actually, I just have a question I want to ask..."

"This marriage of Wu Shun..."

After all, they are Wu Qiqi's family, so they should step up when necessary.

Chen Shuda immediately understood what Wei Shuyu was angry about: "Shuyu, actually, it was I who made the decision regarding Zhongfang and Wushun."

Um?

Wei Shuyu looked at Chen Shuda with a puzzled expression.

"Yuan Qing and Yuan Shuang have accumulated huge gambling debts."

"Wu Shihuo is not here and cannot come up with the money, so the Wu family went to the Chen family for help."

"I went along with the trend and arranged a marriage between myself and Madam Yang."

Wei Shuyu remained silent.

Since the Wu family came to him seeking help, he didn't want to say anything more.

Let Samurai Gou come and negotiate then.

"I wonder whose money they owe?" Wei Shuyu asked.

"Leave this to me."

Chen Shuda quickly agreed: "I'll give you an answer tomorrow!"

"Then thank you, Uncle Chen." Wei Shuyu cupped his hands in thanks.

Wu Yuanqing and Wu Yuanshuang don't care at all.

It's enough that Chen Shuda has this attitude.

"I have something I'd like to ask Uncle Chen for a favor," Wei Shuyu said again.

"explain!"

Chen Shuda appeared slightly dissatisfied.

"The Ministry of Commerce will soon expand to the Jingzhou region."

Wei Shuyu said with a smile, "I just hope Uncle Chen can show his face."

"It would be even better if you could also help subdue the bandits in the surrounding mountains..."

Given Chen Shuda's prestige in Yingchuan.

When he gave the order, no one dared to hinder the development of the Ministry of Commerce.

"This matter..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Shuda revealed a strange smile: "Weren't you dismissed from your post?"

"No need for Uncle Chen to trouble himself with that," Wei Shuyu said with a smile.

Chen Shuda stared intently into Wei Shuyu's eyes.

Suppressing bandits is a meritorious deed.

This can be seen as Wei Shuyu indirectly giving credit to his Chen family members.

"I agree to this," Chen Shuda finally agreed.

"Then thank you, Uncle Chen." Wei Shuyu bowed again.

"As for Zhongfang's matter..." Chen Shuda asked again.

"Uncle Chen, what are you saying?"

Wei Shuyu put on a stern face: "Zhongfang is my nephew, how could I make things difficult for him?"