Chapter 76 Group Fight
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere exploded like a punctured balloon.
No one knew which side started the fight first, but in the blink of an eye, tables, chairs, and benches were flying everywhere in the building, and shouting and cursing were heard everywhere.
No matter if they were noble descendants of aristocratic families or respected scholars, they were all ruthless and wanted to beat the other party to death.
Bishuiyuntai is the largest teahouse in Kyoto, with many courtyards, and the waterside pavilion is one of them.
The crackling noises of smashing and looting soon alarmed the teahouse waiters and customers.
A group of people gathered outside the pavilion, some watching the show, some trying to stop the fight, but no one dared to go any further inside. Just now, a guy went in to stop the fight, but was kicked in the chest for no reason. The pain made him roll out in pain.
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The courtyard next door.
There was a sound of "click".
The moves are crisp and clear.
"I haven't seen you for many years. My fifth brother's chess skills have improved a lot."
The person who was speaking held his chin with his hand, and the white piece moved flexibly between his five fingers. His pair of phoenix eyes looked deeply at Xiao Mingyi who was sitting opposite the chess table.
"I think it's because Fourth Brother has been traveling all year round and has less time to polish his chess records, so his chess skills have declined." Xiao Mingyi said.
"From your tone, it seems like you have some resentment towards me." Xiao Jing smiled. "I didn't even go back to the mansion today. I directly hosted a banquet for you at Bishuiyunju. Your Highness the Crown Prince is very magnanimous. Please don't bother with me."
Emperor Xuanyuan had five sons. The fourth prince, Xiao Jing, was the most gentle in temperament. He did not like to fight for power and profit. He only wanted to be a leisurely prince who enjoyed the romantic life and traveled all over the country.
A few years ago, in order to avoid the disputes among the princes, Xiao Jing chose to travel, and the two brothers had not seen each other for three or four years.
Xiao Mingyi curled his lips into a smile and was about to speak when a sudden loud noise interrupted his thoughts.
Feng Tong then came in from the courtyard gate in a hurry.
"What happened?" Xiao Mingyi lowered his brows.
"Your Highness, there was a fight at the waterside building next door." Feng Tong bowed with a worried look on his face.
Xiao Jing, who was standing by, had a slightly excited look in his eyes and said with a smile, "It's really strange. Such a big commotion, how fierce was the fight?"
"Your Highness the Fourth Prince, please stop joking. The people fighting next door are all children of aristocratic families and talented scholars. I don't know what happened today. Both sides should be reasonable people, but they started fighting over a disagreement. There are a lot of people gathered there watching!" Feng Tong looked anxious.
This matter could be a big one or a small one. If the nobles insist on pursuing it, the poor children who took action today will be in trouble.
"Nonsense."
Xiao Mingyi's eyes turned cold, he stood up from the chess table, and walked towards the waterside pavilion next door, followed closely by his attendants.
The fighting was intense in the building and the ground was a mess.
Suddenly, someone shouted "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!" Everyone froze in place as if they had been struck by a bullet. Only Lu Qian and Lian He were still fighting, neither of them willing to stop first.
As if he didn't notice that the atmosphere on the building was becoming increasingly solemn, Lu Qian's fists fell on Lian He again and again, and Lian He was not willing to be outdone, and hit Lu Qian's jaw with two consecutive punches.
There was a cut at the corner of Lu Qian's mouth and blood was flowing out. The hostility in his eyes became more and more intense.
He raised his long arm high, but at the moment of falling, it was stopped by a brutal force, and his fist stopped in mid-air.
He suddenly looked up and met the sharp gaze of an eagle or a wolf.
It’s the prince, why is he here?
Xiao Mingyi glanced at Lian He, who was lying on the ground, and then slowly scanned the entire building. He said calmly, "So good at fighting? Why don't we go to another place? The Zhenfu Division has more space. We can fight there."
Everyone's face changed drastically.
What kind of place is the Zhenfu Division? Anyone who goes in there will be considered to have their skin peeled off at the very least.
"Your Highness, please calm down. They were the first to start the fight!" A young man from an aristocratic family pointed at Lian He and complained.
"It's obvious that you were the ones who messed things up first!"
"It was Lian He who threw something at the young master first!"
"Nonsense! It was Lu Qian who was a low-browed man and attacked Pei Erlang first!"
A group of people had bruises on their faces, and their argument was funny and ridiculous.
"Noisy."
Xiao Mingyi spat out two words coldly, and everyone immediately lowered their heads and fell silent.
The guards had sent away the spectators and were guarding the entrance to the hospital. The building was quiet and silent.
"Picking quarrels and provoking troubles should be punished by flogging according to the law." Xiao Mingyi said.
This group of young men from aristocratic families were obviously panicked and knelt down to beg for forgiveness.
Lu Qian and Lian He, who were standing nearby, looked at each other, feeling somewhat unconvinced. However, if today's events were to be spread out, it would be somewhat embarrassing, so they knelt down.
"Considering that you have shown remorse, I will not pursue the matter. It is best to keep today's fight to yourself. If it happens again, I will punish you severely." Xiao Mingyi's voice was low, and his thick eyebrows were slightly frowned.
After finally finishing official business and leaving the palace for a banquet, I encountered such a terrible thing. These children from aristocratic families are really becoming more and more unruly.
Everyone responded in agreement and then dispersed to find a clinic to heal their wounds.
Lu Qian's injuries were all on his face. He was afraid that the Duke and his wife would see them and question him, so he didn't dare return to the Duke's Mansion and stayed in Jinzun Tower for two days.
Early this morning.
The personal servant Azhu came to deliver the news that the old lady and Song Lingyi had returned from Jingjue Temple.
The young man, who had been lying listlessly in the building for two days, ran home as if he had been injected with chicken blood.
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Zhilan Garden.
After a tiring journey, the girl returned to her familiar boudoir and lay on the bed, feeling relaxed all over.
Just as she was about to take a nap, she heard the maids' greetings from the courtyard.
Immediately afterwards, the door was kicked open with a loud bang.
The girl sat up from the bed and just as she walked around the screen, she saw Lu Qian standing at the door.
The boy's eyes were gloomy and the bruises on the corners of his mouth had not yet healed. Just standing there quietly made people feel chilled.
"..." Song Lingyi frowned, her head full of question marks.
What's wrong with the pretty boy?
Who pissed him off?
She had just returned home, so she wouldn't have angered him by taking a few more breaths of the Duke's Mansion's air...
"Haha." Song Lingyi smiled awkwardly, "Xiaobai...cousin, long time no see."
Lu Qian raised his lips in a cold arc: "Indeed, it's been a while since we last met, and you're actually getting engaged."
He walked in, his steps slow but his momentum fierce.
Song Lingyi unconsciously took a half step back and kept a fake smile: "Yeah...cousin, why is your mouth injured?"
"Aren't you going to worship Buddha? How did you get involved with Pei Zhao? Tell me about it." Lu Qian seemed not to hear what she said at all, immersed in his own thoughts.
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The pretty boy must be going crazy.
You deserve to be hurt for speaking in a sarcastic way.
Seeing Lu Qian getting closer and closer, Song Lingyi's heart trembled.
He laughed it off and said perfunctorily, "I think your head injury is quite serious. I'll ask someone to call a doctor to check you out."
She subconsciously wanted to take a walk, so she walked around Lu Qian at a distance of three steps and headed towards the door. As soon as they passed each other, her elbow was held by something warm.
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