"Thank you, foster father." However, before Xiahou Jun could relax and think he had finally escaped danger, Xiahou Qing suddenly struck him in the chest with such force that he was sent flying. The bolt had already been pulled open by Xiahou Qing, and with this, Xiahou Jun leaned in and was sent flying.
The servants outside the house saw Xiahou Chun suddenly fly out of the house. While they were busy trying to help him, they couldn't help but cry in their hearts. This time, they were probably going to lose everything.
"……puff!"
Without waiting for the people outside to help Xiahou Chun up, Xiahou Qing walked out of the medicine room, sulking his face and scolding him, "Did I tell you to help him? Get out of the way and let him stand up on his own. You useless piece of shit! I've already prepared everything for you, and yet you've caused such a huge mess for me! If it weren't for the important things I still have, I'd have finished you off with one blow!"
"I, your subordinate, know I'm wrong. Please calm down, Master." The pain in his body made Xiahou Chun feel clearly that Xiahou Qing had left no strength at all in this palm strike. However, the blood he spit out was not in vain. Although Xiahou Qing was the Master, he also needed to give an explanation to his subordinates, otherwise it would be difficult to convince them.
Xiahou Qing slapped Xiahou Chun's face again, leaving clear palm prints one after another. He pointed at his face and continued to curse, "Wrong, wrong, wrong. You know it's wrong but you will never correct it. This is the biggest failure of your life, and it's also what I hate. Don't say you didn't do what I ordered. Now, how many people under your command truly obey you? If you always remember your identity, when I die, Tianshu Tower will be handed over to you. Don't let me down!"
Xiahou Chun and the others present were taken aback by the latter part of his words, each with their own thoughts. Xiahou Chun, despite the pain, said, "...My son, remember this!"
Xiahou Qing closed his eyes and looked up at the Queen Mother, then ordered, "Someone come!"
Wang Wu, who had been following Xiahou Jun all along and was the person with the highest status besides Xiahou Qing and Xiahou Jun, hurried forward, bowed his head and said, "Pavilion Master."
Seeing that Wang Wu was still following Xiahou Chun today, Xiahou Qing turned his back to everyone and ordered, "Send him back to rest. No doctors are allowed to see him for three days, and no medicine is allowed to be given to him. He must not slack off in his daily duties."
"yes."
After Xiahou Jun was helped up by Wang Wu, his left face was swollen, but he still tried to speak clearly, "Subordinate, I will take my leave."
After the master and servant left, Xiahou Qing snapped his fingers, and the black-clad secret guard who had been waiting in the dark for his orders jumped out and knelt on one knee in front of Xiahou Qing: "Master."
Xiahou Qing looked in the direction Xiahou Chun and the others left and asked, "Did Wang Wu do anything after I left?"
The secret guard replied, "No, it's still the same as before, accompanying Master Xiahou every day to help with the affairs of the building."
Xiahou Qing nodded thoughtfully and ordered, "Keep watching him and report any suspicious behavior."
The secret guard asked, "Master, do you think there's something wrong with Wang Wu?"
Xiahou Qing explained, "It's not a big deal. I just feel that no one would be so devoted to someone for no reason. He must have other intentions. Chun'er doesn't have any intentions to begin with, so I'm just worried that someone will take advantage of the opportunity to get close to him and try to control him. Everything I'm doing now is for Chun'er, and I absolutely cannot let anyone cut him off halfway."
"I understand. Oh, and there's one more thing about Lord Xiahou." The secret guard's words were all about Xiahou Chun. It wasn't that he wasn't doing his job, but monitoring and secretly protecting Xiahou Chun was his real job.
Xiahou Qing smiled and said, "Just say what you want to say. There's no need to hide it. I kept you here mainly for Chun'er. As long as it's about him, tell me everything you know."
The secret guard said, "Some of the disciples have secretly started a bet on today's incident, and some have also spread rumors that Lord Xiahou is the Pavilion Master's illegitimate son."
Xiahou Qing couldn't help but laugh when he heard this. "Oh, you're really thoughtful. So, who's making more money today?"
The secret guard also said frankly, "It seems that both sides will lose."
Xiahou Qing then ordered, "Deal with the person who opened the market, and leave the others alone for now. Also, find the person who spread the rumor. I want to question him personally. This matter shouldn't be a big deal for you. I'll give you three days to give me an explanation."
"I obey your orders."
...After Wang Wu helped Xiahou Chun back to the government office, he dared to ask, "Sir, how do you feel now?"
Xiahou Jun glanced at him, and a sweet, fishy taste welled up in his throat. After spitting out the blood, his face suddenly turned extremely pale, as if he hadn't been outside all winter. "Well, if you're brave enough, go take a palm strike and see. The Pavilion Master didn't hold back a single ounce of strength. I was lucky to escape death."
Wang Wu, upon hearing this, thought to himself, "This is not good." He had no chance of truly understanding Xiahou Qing's martial arts prowess, but seeing how half-dead Xiahou Chun looked, if he wasn't treated quickly, he might develop a serious illness. In fact, just looking at Xiahou Qing's current attitude towards him, he actually doubted whether the rumors he'd heard earlier were true.
Furthermore, the troublemakers from the Huangfu family haven't been apprehended yet. If they take advantage of the situation to launch a surprise attack, Xiahou Jun's life would be in jeopardy. "Then, do you want me to go find a doctor?"
Xiahou Jun sighed softly and said, "Didn't you listen to what the Pavilion Master ordered? This is already the lightest punishment for me. If you can't even bear this, then you're truly unworthy of this position."
Wang Wu carefully helped Xiahou Chun sit down, quickly got some hot water and wiped the blood off his face. He then took his pulse and whispered, "Sir, your pulse is very irregular. You should rest for a while. Just a short rest. The Pavilion Master won't notice, and even if he does, he won't say anything."
Xiahou Jun took a sip of water, shook his head, and said, "Ahem, that's not necessary. The things in the building haven't been dealt with yet. Let's talk about it after we finish the things at hand. You will go to the Pavilion Master in person and wait for instructions. If the Pavilion Master wants to see Huangfu Zhong, you will take him there personally. Although Tianshu Building is currently at its peak, we must be careful. I have a feeling that things will change soon."
Wang Wu was slightly stunned and said, "Your Excellency means that there is a traitor in Qinghe County?"
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