The surrounding people looked surprised and immediately began to discuss among themselves:
"Making the second branch of the family support the entire Marquis's mansion, isn't that bullying?"
"That's right, every family has brothers who share the burden. Making the second branch of the family pay for everything is treating them like suckers!"
The murmurs reached the ears of the Marquis and his wife, who were so angry they nearly vomited blood!
Who would have thought that Chi Yan would so openly discuss this matter?
Seeing that things were not going well, Marquis Ningyuan glared at his daughter and hurriedly interrupted, "Yan-ge'er, A-Yue is still young and it's inevitable that she will say or do something inappropriate. Don't hold it against her. A-Yue, apologize to your second brother!"
Lady Hou stared wide-eyed, clearly unwilling, but considering there were so many people around, she swallowed her words.
They didn't reprimand them earlier, but now that things have escalated, they're trying to mend their ways?
Chi Yan concealed the mockery in his eyes, and looked at Chi Yuexin who was reluctantly apologizing, his face expressionless: "Third sister is also of marriageable age, she should restrain herself more, lest she cause trouble with her words."
The people from the Marquis's residence stiffened, and Chi Yue blushed with shame and anger, clenching her teeth as if she wanted to disappear into the shadows.
Just then, an angry voice rang out: "You scoundrel! Now that you're an official, you think you're all grown up and dare to act so arrogantly in front of your own family! Surrounding the Marquis's residence with so many people, what, are you trying to force this old woman to her death?"
Chi Yue raised her eyebrows smugly and headed towards the door.
Chi Yan raised his eyelids without any surprise and saw Chi Jingyu helping the old lady out. Her face was gloomy, like the bark of an old tree, with deep wrinkles and prominent cheekbones, giving her a somewhat mean look.
Chi Jingyu stood beside him, her eyebrows and eyes respectful, but when she looked up at him, there was a hidden meaning in her eyes.
The old lady slammed her cane to the ground, her chest heaving with emotion: "Fine, since you can't stand seeing your own family do well, then I'll just die right here in front of you!"
"Grandmother, you mustn't!"
"Mother, please calm down!"
Looking at this busy family, Chi Yan couldn't help but chuckle, feeling a little awkward.
Chi Jingyu was clever enough to bring up the old lady, thinking that he would be too afraid to search the mansion?
He narrowed his eyes slightly and chuckled, "What is Grandmother doing? I am only here on orders to search for wanted criminals. With this entourage, people who don't know the situation will think I'm here to ransack your house!"
The old lady nearly fainted from anger, her voice trembling as she cursed, "You wretched creature..."
"See that?" Chi Yan pointed behind him, his expression playful. "These are all His Highness the Crown Prince's men. I can't order them around! His Highness and I were ordered by His Majesty to track down wanted criminals here. Doesn't the Marquis know about this too?"
His eyes flashed with a dangerous glint as he said with a mocking tone, "Or does Grandmother intend to disobey the imperial decree? That would be a capital offense!"
The old lady gasped for breath and almost couldn't catch her breath.
This wretched child actually dared to use His Majesty to intimidate her?!
"You can investigate if you want." At this moment, Chi Jingyu finally spoke up. He stood on the steps and looked at Chi Yan with a cold expression. "Second brother, you must tell me why. Do you think I would harbor a criminal wanted by the court?"
Seeing his behavior, Chi Yan couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.
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