Chapter 70 Controversy

In the grey night, the hazy moonlight stretched Wen Zhiyuan's figure extremely long and ghostly.

He was tall and had tools in his hands.

As soon as he said that, Chen Shiyi felt a chill all over his body.

It was even more terrifying than hearing that Wen Zhiheng was buried under the mine.

I'm afraid that not only Wen Zhiheng will die today, but also Chen Shiyi herself.

"Second Master, he is your elder brother..."

Wen Zhiyuan said softly.

"If he dies, I will be the only male in the Marquis's Mansion. After returning to Kyoto, I will be the next Marquis."

After hearing this, Chen Shiyi's voice trembled unspeakably.

"Second Young Master, the matter of returning to the capital is still under discussion. If those people who are helping us outside know that something has happened to the eldest young master, they might give up. There is no hope for us to return to the capital!"

Wen Zhiyuan was stunned for a moment.

"Madam's mother's family is also very powerful. They will not allow the Marquis's Mansion to be charged with a crime and affect their reputation. Naturally, they will not give up."

Chen Shiyi continued to persuade.

"Second Young Master, even if you become a Marquis in the future, can you really shoulder the prosperity of the entire Marquisate? You are kindhearted and pure-minded, without so many twists and turns. Aren't those exquisite handicrafts what you like most? How can you deal with the intrigues in the court?"

Wen Zhiyuan remained calm.

"Eleven, I know you are a good girl, and I understand your situation. If it weren't for the burden of the Marquis' Mansion, you could have lived a prosperous life on your own. But I can't. I am in the Marquis' Mansion, but a bastard, with no power and no future. But I still have Rui'er, and I must fight for him. As long as my eldest brother dies, everything in the Marquis' Mansion will be mine, and everything that belongs to me will naturally belong to Rui'er. From now on, he will be the legitimate son of the Marquis' Mansion, with a respected status."

When talking about Rui'er, a ray of light leaked into Chen Shiyi's heart.

"Second Master, listen to me, don't fall into the dream you have created. Not to mention that the Marquis is in his prime now, even if he wants to have another child, he may not choose you as his next heir.

Moreover, if Ruier grows up and knows that you were the one who caused the death of the eldest master, how will he deal with it? He worships his uncle so much..."

"Second Master, please think carefully. You are Rui'er's father. Your words and deeds are very important to him. Don't destroy him for this uncertain matter!"

A cool breeze blew, and the jungle in the mountains rustled. The sound of the wind whistled past, but it could not blow away the confusion on Wen Zhiyuan's face.

He stood quietly in the darkness, his figure looking extremely bleak.

"But if I don't do this, how can Rui'er turn things around? I don't want him to be like me, living a mediocre life..."

"Would it be better to live a life of fear, fighting for power and worrying about your head being in your hands? Isn't it most important to live a peaceful life?"

"Second Master, I will pretend that I didn't hear you say these words tonight and forget all these things, okay? I am going to take the eldest master to seek medical treatment now, you go back and rest first, okay?"

Wen Zhiyuan was hesitant.

"Second Master, Rui'er is waiting for you at home. You also have Xiaozhi. She is so small and soft. She is still in your arms. When she can walk unsteadily in the future, she will learn to call you daddy..."

“You have to think about them…”

"Second Young Master..."

Chen Shiyi shouted at Wen Zhiyuan in a sharp voice.

Wen Zhiyuan was hunched over as he blocked the way. His voice was hoarse and his expression was unclear.

"Chen Shiyi, please leave quickly..."

"Second Young Master..."

"If you don't leave, I'll regret it!"

Chen Shiyi carried the heavy and unconscious Wen Zhiheng on his back and quickly disappeared into the night.

Wen Zhiyuan stood in the darkness for a long time without moving. After a long time, he let out a fierce roar.

Why, why can't I be a little more cruel?

Chen Shiyi carried Wen Zhiheng on his back and quickly shuttled through the jungle in the dark.

She was very tired, but she kept running tirelessly.

Not only for Wen Zhiheng's life, but also for Wen Zhiyuan to stop catching up.

She now couldn't believe that the Second Young Master, who was always gentle and smiling, would have such thoughts.

They are brothers!

Her bloody hands tightly wrapped around Wen Zhiheng's waist, her waist slightly bent, and she almost fell to the ground several times, unable to get up. But she still struggled forward, and finally walked to Xue Lianxing's home in Ping'an Town and knocked on his door.

Xue Lianxing was shocked when he opened the door.

Wen Zhiheng, covered in blood, lay on Chen Shiyi, whose face was covered in dust, and her hands were so rotten that their original shape could not be seen.

"Brother Xue, send me to the county seat quickly..."

Xue Lianxing drove the donkey cart, Chen Shiyi held Wen Zhiheng in his arms and sat in the back, while sister-in-law Su Niang followed with Hao'er.

"What a sin! He's injured like this, I don't know if he can survive..."

Chen Shiyi's eyes were as big as bells, and she knew she was holding on.

"Sister-in-law, the young master will definitely survive. He was able to escape unscathed from all those life-and-death plots. He will definitely be able to get over this minor injury..."

She whispered softly.

"Is that right, Master?"

It was the same clinic in the county town as last time, and the same doctor was open.

The doctor rubbed his sleepy eyes and said unhappily.

"Calling for the soul in the middle of the night?"

Chen Shiyi said hurriedly.

"Doctor, I know you have the best intentions, please save him."

The doctor took a look and wondered why it was the girl who threw the golden balls again.

Rich and generous.

He turned sideways and let them carry the person to the bed in the inner room.

He casually moved Wen Zhiheng's eyelids, took his pulse, yawned and spoke.

"Do you still have the golden pill? If you do, we can save you."

Upon hearing that he could be saved, Chen Shiyi took out the last golden pill from his sleeve pocket with his bloody hands and looked at the doctor with burning eyes.

The doctor looked at the golden pill lying in Chen Shiyi's bloody palm and his expression was a little unnatural.

"Don't worry, leave it to me, I will make sure he is safe."

After hearing the doctor's promise, Chen Shiyi closed his eyes and fell to the ground.

She has reached her limit.

It was two days later when she woke up again. When she opened her eyes, she saw her sister-in-law Su Niang sitting beside her, watching over her quietly.

"sister in law…"

Chen Shiyi's voice was very hoarse and his throat was very dry.

When Su Niang heard Chen Shiyi calling her, her eyes instantly turned red with surprise.

"It's good to wake up, it's good to wake up..."

She picked up Chen Shiyi's upper body and gave her some water.

After Chen Shiyi drank the water, he felt much better.

"How is the young master?"

"I woke up earlier than you."

Su Niang sighed softly.

"You silly girl, you wake up and take care of others, why don't you ask yourself?"

Chen Shiyi asked doubtfully.

"What's wrong with me?"

"You are so exhausted now, do you want to die?"

Chen Shiyi lay back on the bed.

"I didn't think too much about it at the time. I just felt that human life was at stake, so I had to save the person no matter what."

Su Niang shook her head.

"Your elder brother Xue will be worried and will scold you severely when he gets back."

Chen Shiyi gave a pale smile.

"I have been scolded by him so many times, but I always win in the end. Oh, sister-in-law, is there anything to eat? I am so hungry, I can eat a whole cow now."

Su Niang pressed her forehead.

"I've got the porridge warming up on the stove. Wait, I'll bring it to you."