Chapter 357: Enemy (Part 2)
Unlike the first time he came to the Yuan family, this time the Fifth Young Master Duan came to the Yuan family with a calm expression, but upon closer inspection, he seemed to be suppressing a hint of rage.
"Fifth Young Master Duan." The Yuan family and the Duan family sat down as guests. Yuan Qifeng cupped his fists towards Fifth Young Master Duan and said, "I wonder why Fifth Young Master Duan is here today?"
Today, Yuan Zian and Yuan Zining were also here. The two brothers were unable to spend the New Year at home this time. Now they are getting older and have both gotten engaged. There are also news coming from the border that the war is getting tense. Although the emperor has not spoken yet, Yuan Qifeng has been preparing for a rainy day and has been letting the two of them train new recruits in the Jingxi camp.
This time, when the two brothers came back, they learned about the rumor and the Duan family’s visit to accuse them.
The two brothers naturally refused to accept that their sister was framed. Now that the Duan family had come to their house, although Yuan Qifeng was beside them, the two brothers could not say much, but looked at the Duan family members with unfriendly eyes.
Young Master Duan Wu naturally felt the hostility of the two Yuan brothers, and couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart. He could only blame himself for listening to one side of the story and coming to ask for an explanation without finding out the truth. Now he deserved to be treated with hostility.
"General Yuan." Fifth Young Master Duan stood up and bowed to Yuan Qifeng, then bowed to Yuan Ziyu who was sitting beside him: "Second Miss Yuan."
Yuan Ziyou hurriedly stood up, avoiding the Fifth Master Duan's greeting, and said, "There's no need for this, Fifth Master Duan."
Yuan Qifeng also hurriedly said, "Master Duan Wu, please take a seat quickly. If you have anything to say, feel free to speak directly."
The Fifth Master Duan then sat down and said, "I came here today to apologize to the Second Miss Yuan."
"Has Mr. Duan Wu found out the truth?" Yuan Ziyu raised his eyebrows and asked.
Mr. Duan Wu sighed and nodded. "It was I who listened to one side and believed it, and misunderstood Miss Yuan Er. I hope Miss Yuan Er will forgive me."
Without waiting for Yuan Ziyu to speak, Yuan Zining said in a stern tone, "Master Duan Wu's apology was so easy. He just said one sentence and it was over. If the truth is not found out, wouldn't my little sister be accused of a crime for nothing?"
"Of course not." Fifth Young Master Duan said hurriedly, "I just came here today to have a scene with General Yuan. Once I return safely to the south and resolve this matter with my third sister, I will naturally prepare a generous gift to apologize to Second Young Miss Yuan."
After saying this, he bowed again.
"Is Mr. Duan Wu in trouble?" Yuan Qifeng asked.
"That's right!" Duan Wuzi nodded and said, "I found out that the servants present that day were all silenced by Han Chi. Although I investigated the truth in secret this time, I'm afraid Han Chi has become suspicious."
Now, Master Duan Wu hates Han Chi to the core, and whenever he talks about him, he speaks with gnashing teeth.
"Did Master Duan Wu find any witnesses?" Yuan Ziyu was moved when he heard Master Duan Wu say this, so he asked.
"That's right!" Duan Wugongzi nodded and said, "Back then, there was a servant who had a very good relationship with a guard in the Marquis's residence. So when Han Chi ordered the execution, the guard let him go and spared his life. Now the man has been found by my people."
"Did he tell the truth about the matter?" Yuan Zian also asked.
"Yes," said Master Duan Wu. "Now, the servant is in my hands. When I return to the south, I will take him with me. However, before I go back, I need General Yuan to put on a show with me to dispel Han Chi's suspicion. Otherwise, I'm afraid Han Chi won't let us return safely to the south."
After this incident, Master Duan Wu realized Han Chi's true character. On the one hand, he felt sorry for his third sister, and on the other hand, he was worried about the safety of himself and his friends.
Although they brought some people with them when they came to Beijing this time, they were not as deeply rooted as the Huainan Marquisate in the capital. If Han Chi wanted to deal with them, it would be easy.
"Master Duan Wu, do you want my father to stage a breakup scene with you?" Yuan Ziyu thought about it for a moment and understood the purpose of Master Duan Wu and his companions' visit today.
Master Duan Wu smiled and said, "Miss Yuan Er is indeed smart."
"I don't deserve it!" Yuan Ziyu smiled, but he felt in his heart that even if his father cooperated with Master Duan Wu in acting, Han Chi would not let them go easily.
Based on her understanding of Han Chi, if she had any doubts, she would not miss any possibility even if it was a mistake.
"Okay." Yuan Ziyu was still thinking about it, while Yuan Qifeng had already agreed to Master Duan Wu's request. As long as it was disadvantageous to Han Chi, Yuan Qifeng was willing to help.
At the gate of Yuan Mansion, Master Duan Wu and his companions walked out angrily.
Yuan Qifeng and his brothers also walked to the gate: "Master Duan Wu, since you are so unreasonable, I, Yuan, am not made of clay. If I have any ability, just use it. If I, Yuan, show fear, I will have worn this armor in vain!"
"Hmph!" Young Master Duan Wu said bitterly, "If you do it on the first day, don't blame me, Duan, for doing it on the fifteenth. Do you think my Duan family is afraid of your Yuan family? Let's wait and see. This feud is between us!"
"If you want to speak, you should provide evidence. If you don't have any, stop talking nonsense. Just wait and see. Who's afraid of who?" Yuan Zining snorted angrily.
"Hmph!" Fifth Young Master Duan shook his sleeves heavily. "How rude! How rude! I, Duan, have made note of what happened today and will not let it go."
"Okay, we'll wait. If you have the guts, come at me!" Yuan Zining roared back indignantly.
"Master Duan Wu, just do whatever you want to do. I, Yuan, will accompany you!" Yuan Qifeng said coldly, then tossed his sleeves and said, "Goodbye!"
After saying this, he didn't even look at Master Duan Wu and the others, but ordered them to close the gate and went straight into the mansion.
Young Master Duan Wu was so angry that he paced a few steps in front of the Yuan Mansion, glared at Yuan Mansion hatefully, and then left angrily with his men.
In front of the Yuan Mansion, a dispute between the two parties immediately spread throughout the capital. Everyone was discussing what had caused the Yuan and Duan families to become enemies, but no one could figure out the reason after much guessing.
Naturally, the news also reached the palace.
Emperor Wen of Qi frowned as he listened to Eunuch Liu's report: "Are Yuan Qifeng and the Duan family at odds?"
"Your Majesty, that's right." Eunuch Liu responded quickly.
"Well, let's just face it, it might as well dampen his fighting spirit!" Emperor Wen of Qi thought about it, said this and ignored it.
Eunuch Liu pondered for a long time, but he didn't know whether Emperor Wen of Qi was talking about the Duan family or the Yuan family, or both families. But seeing that Emperor Wen of Qi no longer paid attention to him, he tactfully stopped mentioning it.
(End of this chapter)
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