The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1685 - 1684: Another Incident Arises

Yes, indeed nothing was mentioned, because by the time the Second Son of Yan Family went, the Shu Family had already taken care of everything.They placed a seal over the signature, freely discussed terms with the Second Son of Yan Family, extracting whatever they could, whether money or treasures, with no reservations. These tactics were all taught by Tang Rao to the Shu Family Head, who then instructed the messenger, ultimately leading to negotiations with each Family Head.

Everyone involved was aware, except for the Second Son of Yan Family, who was kept in the dark, causing him some discomfort.

"Zhou Hui, explain, the signature is clearly something you wrote willingly, and you even requested several Elixir Pills. Why now is there a seal on the signature, and you claim you were forced by me to sign?"

The first person to be questioned was Zhou Hui, the Zhou Family Patriarch.

Though the Zhou Family was not very large on East Island, it held a solid position, and he had a certain degree of influence there.

With a single palm absorption, the Second Son of Yan Family pulled Zhou Hui into his grasp.

It was apparent that if Zhou Hui made a single wrong statement, the Second Son of Yan Family would show no mercy, strangling Zhou Hui directly.

Everyone who had signed drew a sharp breath.

Because as family heads, they all signed the document, and due to forewarnings from the Shu Family about the pitfalls of signing, they sealed their words immediately after signing.

Unless someone was intentionally aware that words had been sealed inside, who would be so bored as to check those things?

Presumably, even Old Master Yan wouldn't have speculated without Tang Rao's reminder.

Since Tang Rao raised the issue of the sealing, he was surely among those in the know, so might he be a person sent by the Shu Family?

Zhou Hui remained unfazed; without the Shu Family's plans, he would never have agreed to sign. Thus, even if it meant death by the Second Son of Yan Family, Zhou Hui would not regret his actions.

"Speak, why did you do this? Why did you and the others who 'willingly' signed set me up?"

Seeing Zhou Hui remain silent, the Second Son of Yan Family increased his grip dangerously, almost killing Zhou Hui, but Old Master Yan, not allowing bloodshed on his birthday, intervened to stop the Second Son of Yan Family.

"Second Son, you were reckless."

The previous admiration for the Second Son of Yan Family was now all but gone.

Dare to present such an embarrassing gift for Old Master Yan's birthday and then attempt to silence witnesses—the Old Master could not conduct without a thorough investigation.

"Grandfather, there must be something fishy about this, please don't be blinded by appearances."

The Second Son of Yan Family wanted to explain but stopped seeing the Old Master in displeasure.

"Grandfather, look how what the Second Son says differs from outsiders. There must be something strange, but who is telling the truth cannot be judged by a single word, and letting a brother investigate is unwise."

Only then did Tang Rao notice the Eldest Son of Yan Family.

As the eldest grandson, the Eldest Son of Yan Family was consistently low-key, and his ability to speak in front of so many proved he was no ordinary figure.

"Seems like the Eldest Son of Yan Family isn't easy to deal with either."

Being too far from Shu Yi, Tang Rao had to use Illusion City to communicate.

"This involves me, why should I not investigate and clear my grievances?"

The Second Son of Yan Family never liked the Eldest Son, but he kept it inside. Not now, his dislike and contempt were all visible on his face.

"Isn't it simple? Because you're suspected of falsifying, you deceived grandfather, if you investigate yourself, who knows how many innocents might die by your hand, and then our Yan Family would helplessly be justified."

The Eldest Son of Yan Family's words resonated around, his discretion was known, even if he did wrongs, he wouldn't expose them. The Second Son was different, having a notorious reputation, mostly known to the Old Master, so the Eldest Son's words earned the Old Master's approval.

"I think the Eldest Son is right, I'll make the decision. Although the Second Son is of age, his temperament is unsettled; for now, stay in your courtyard in seclusion for a month."

Seclusion for a month?

By then, the Old Master would have thoroughly investigated; if the Second Son truly made such embarrassing actions to please the Old Master, the Old Master would have already prepared to address during his seclusion.

"Seclusion? No, I won't go into seclusion. Grandfather, have you always only seen the Eldest Son because he's the eldest grandson, and I am just the Second Son, always despised by you?"

The Second Son of Yan Family was no longer aggrieved as before.

Through the black mask, a fierce glare shone in his eyes below.

Facing him was his own grandfather, what did he intend to do?

The Old Master was not confused; he saw clearly the resentment in the Second Son's eyes.

In such a complex situation, the Old Master wasn't controlled by emotions, instead recalling Tang Rao's prior words.

Unless Tang Rao was beside him, he feared he couldn't escape this ordeal.

"The ordeal you mentioned, is it related to the Second Son?"

The Old Master simply glanced at the Second Son, then directed his seated body towards Tang Rao, asking via transmission.

Tang Rao didn't deny it, with a smile, he acknowledged the Old Master's assumption.

"During your divination, did you see how he might treat me?"

Due to Tang Rao foreseeing such an ordeal for the Old Master, his trust in Tang Rao significantly increased.

Facing his own grandson, the Old Master wasn't willing to be harsh, yet the hatred seen in his grandson's eyes earlier was like a knife carving into the Old Master's heart.

This sense of heartbreak over unfulfilled expectations was something only he could understand.

"I only see the result, not the process, whether to believe is your fate."

Tang Rao had said so much; further questioning would likely yield nothing.

"Alright, I won't ask more. What about what you said before, does it still stand, that you can protect me at the head table?"

Is this even a question?

No need to ask, of course, he would protect.

Just relying on his own strength, it was impossible to contend with the Second Son of Yan Family, but with the Old Master's support, bringing down the Second Son would be much easier.