Chapter 102 Forming a Good Relationship

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Chapter 102: Chapter 102 Forming a Good RelationshipSu Chong suddenly shifted the topic, leaving the two young masters of the Jibei Marquis Mansion baffled. Of course, they weren’t the only ones confused. Everyone except Xingxing and Su Yang felt a bit bewildered, including Su Jin. This was a case of a kidnapping encountering a robbery— The kidnappers failed and ended up being robbed instead. Inside the private room, it was quiet for quite a while until Chu Shun couldn’t hold it anymore and started coughing. He was genuinely choked and had been holding it in until now. Words failed to describe the ferocity of the Dongxiang Marquis Mansion family; they were simply too formidable. If not for Su Jin and Xie Jingchen having already robbed them of their trifles, those would have been gone for sure by now as well. Although the four of them often hung out together, even combined they stood little chance against Su Chong, and if they ever got separated— The consequences would be unthinkable. A sense of relief surged within the four of them. Mixed with relief was a bit of amusement; the father robs five hundred horses, while the son robs a single meal—the gap is staggering, no wonder Su Chong and Su Yang felt despair. That’s not even close. The two young masters of the Jibei Marquis Mansion looked at each other, still holding their chopsticks, unsure of how to react. They had come with the resolve of courageous men ready to sacrifice their limbs—either they would jointly hold Su Chong hostage, or Su Chong would turn around and beat them up. But they never expected Su Chong to be so amicable towards them. Amiably robbing them of a meal. Were they here to do a kidnapping? More like they rushed to settle someone’s bill! The two young masters of Jibei Marquis Mansion thought of Duke Chong willingly delivering horses... It’s truly just take what you have and use it. As long as you dare to come, they’ll peel a layer off you. For now, it’s just a meal, but if they resist, who knows what might be taken next. Prince NanAn was sitting right next to the Third Young Master of Jibei Marquis Mansion, and seeing they hadn’t spoken, he graciously offered a way out, "Your grandfather, Marquis Jibei, is Marquis Dongxiang’s superior, we younger ones should get along harmoniously. It’s only proper for you to treat everyone to a meal." No wonder he’s a Prince, noble in status, never having done rough work. This offered ladder isn’t very sturdy, Su Jin thought it was about as good as something Su Yang would make. Once lifted, the steps just clattered down all at once. Marquis Jibei is her dad Marquis Dongxiang’s superior, so it stands to reason they should be sucking up to Marquis Jibei’s grandsons, right? And they were there for Marquis Jibei; if he truly lived up to being a superior, things wouldn’t have gotten this complicated. Though the ladder was rickety, the two young masters of Jibei Marquis Mansion still climbed down the bamboo pole. "The Prince is right," the Third Young Master of Jibei Marquis Mansion said bitterly. "...." "Come, come, eat more," Prince NanAn said. The young attendant at the door had witnessed the entire process of the two young masters from Jibei Marquis Mansion being robbed, utterly stunned. Su Chong glanced towards the door, calling out, "Bring two more jars of Daughter’s Red." The Second Young Master of Jibei Marquis Mansion quickly said, "We don’t drink." "That’s for me," Su Chong said with a smile. "...." "Order whatever you want yourself, you’re the hosts, don’t stand on ceremony with us," Su Chong said. "...." The Second and Third Young Masters of Jibei Marquis Mansion turned beet red. They’d never encountered anyone this shameless in their lives. "Waiter, two more jars of Daughter’s Red!" the Second Young Master of Jibei Marquis Mansion called out. The two brothers couldn’t vent their frustration from being robbed, so they decided to drown their sorrows in wine. Inside the room, glasses clinked, and the atmosphere was lively with laughter and conversation. The young attendant went downstairs to grab the Daughter’s Red. The shopkeeper looked distressed, "More bottles?" One jar of Daughter’s Red cost ten taels of silver, and they’d already sent up six jars. If no one paid the bill later, who would bear the loss? The young attendant smiled, "Shopkeeper, no need to worry, the two young masters of Jibei Marquis Mansion will settle the bill. The more they drink, the better. Are you afraid the Jibei Marquis Mansion won’t pay?" The shopkeeper froze for a moment, then his frown eased, his mouth spreading into a broad smile. That meal lasted for half an hour before everyone finally put down their chopsticks and left the private room to head downstairs. Su Chong and his group went straight out of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion, leaving the two young masters of Jibei Marquis Mansion trailing behind, watched with sympathetic eyes by the shopkeeper. The cost of this meal was not small. The Second Young Master of Jibei Marquis Mansion held a purse in his hand, asking, "How much is it?" "Round off the change, three hundred forty taels," the shopkeeper replied. "...." "Will you pay in cash or fetch it from Jibei Marquis Mansion?" the shopkeeper perceptively asked, knowing they hadn’t brought enough money. "We’ll fetch it from Jibei Marquis Mansion." The Third Young Master of Jibei Marquis Mansion said, his face flushed. After leaving the Drunken Immortal Pavilion, the Third Young Master of Jibei Marquis Mansion glanced at the Second Young Master and asked, "What do we do now?" "What else can we do? Go home and kneel in the ancestral hall, and hope not to anger grandmother." "...." Back at Jibei Marquis Mansion, the two cousins went straight to kneel in the ancestral hall. Spending three hundred forty taels on a meal was so extravagant, especially given Marquis Jibei’s apprehension about falling into Marquis Dongxiang’s hands, that the entire Jibei Marquis Mansion was deeply worried and couldn’t tolerate it. Old Master Shen and Third Master Shen were already fuming, waiting for their sons to return so they could inquire strictly. They heard that their sons had gone to kneel in the ancestral hall. Their brows knitted into a tight knot. They hadn’t even punished them yet, and they were kneeling already? What kind of grave mistake had given them such awareness? Old Master Shen called in the servants accompanying them, and a brief inquiry revealed that their sons had delivered themselves to be robbed of a meal by Marquis Dongxiang’s son, infuriating him and causing chest pain. "Let them keep kneeling, until tomorrow morning!" Third Master Shen said angrily. "They should stay in the mansion for a month and reflect!" Old Master Shen was even harsher. As soon as the words left his mouth, a maid helped Lady Ji Bei out, her hair gray, her face weary. Old Master Shen said, "Mother, why have you come out?" Old Madam Ji Bei said, "Bring Zhuo and Rui over; I have questions for them." Second Young Master Shen Zhuo of Jibei Marquis Mansion. Third Young Master Shen Rui of Jibei Marquis Mansion. The maid quickly went to the ancestral hall to deliver the message. Second Young Master Shen and Third Young Master Shen went trembling to see their grandmother Old Madam Shen. Before speaking, they first admitted their mistakes. Both knelt on the ground, earnest in their repentance. Old Madam Shen smiled kindly and said, "Stand up, Grandmother knows you have filial piety. Inviting the Young Master of Dongxiang Marquis Mansion to a meal is not a big deal. Whenever you have time, invite them to the mansion for a visit." Second Young Master Shen, "...." Third Young Master Shen, "...." The two looked at each other. In disbelief. The grandmother actually wanted them to invite the bandits into the mansion for a visit? Did they mishear? The two masters were also dumbfounded. Third Madam Shen couldn’t help saying, "Mother, are you confused? They’re bandits; getting too close, aren’t you afraid they might lead Zhuo and the others astray?" Old Madam Shen frowned and said with displeasure, "What’s wrong with bandits? Just yesterday your father said there’s no shame in not questioning a hero’s origin. None of you are bandits, who would dare to hit Duke Chong, would you dare?" Old Master Shen and Third Master Shen turned red. "If Zhuo and Rui want to make friends with the Young Master of Dongxiang Marquis Mansion, none of you are allowed to stop them!" Old Madam Shen said. Old Madam Shen extended her hand, and her two grandsons quickly stepped forward to help her into the inner room. Behind them, Third Madam Shen couldn’t help saying, "What kind of friendship is this? Clearly, it’s a robbery; one robbery isn’t enough, they have to deliver themselves for more, how is that allowed?" The old madam’s odd behavior was concerning. Madam Shen looked at Old Master Shen and said, "Should we, perhaps, invite an Imperial Physician to check on the old madam?"

Chapter 102 Forming a Good Relationship

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