Chapter 109 Kindness

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Chapter 109: Chapter 109 KindnessThe steward was momentarily at a loss for words in response to Su Chong’s retort. He looked at Duke Chong. Duke Chong sneered coldly, "If Mr. Su wants to stay at Duke Chong’s Mansion for a few days, there’s no harm in that!" Su Chong turned to look at him, "Duke Chong’s Mansion feels very familiar to me. If Duke Chong doesn’t mind my intrusion, then I’ll stay for a night." Duke Chong’s eyes were as cold as frost. Xingxing, however, was grinning from ear to ear with delight. "Things that generally feel familiar to the young master usually end up belonging to him," Xingxing whispered to Su Jin. "...." Su Jin was dumbfounded. She looked at Xingxing. Xingxing wore a face that said, "I’m not lying to you." The young master was definitely eyeing Duke Chong’s Mansion. The young lady has taken over Duke Zhen’s Mansion, the young master has seized Duke Chong’s Mansion, it’s even higher than a Marquis’s title, fulfilling the Madam’s requirement of surpassing the predecessor, making everyone happy, how wonderful. Xingxing was bubbling with pride and joy. But although Xingxing spoke quietly, Su Jin wasn’t the only one who heard her; others did as well. Xie Jingchen rubbed his forehead. The people at Duke Chong’s Mansion looked grim. How audacious, for a little Dongxiang Marquis Mansion to dare entertain thoughts of taking over Duke Chong’s Mansion; aren’t they afraid of choking on their own ambition! The atmosphere in the room was eerily quiet. Su Chong’s unexpected visit to apologize had already surprised people, but he actually requested to stay at Duke Chong’s Mansion for a night. What is he really trying to do? No one could fathom his intentions. No one spoke for a while. Su Chong frowned and asked, "Is it time to lead the way so I can apologize to Old Duke Chong?" There was another moment of silence. Duke Chong’s cold eyes gave the command, "Take him there!" The steward obeyed and said to Su Chong, "Mr. Su, please." Su Chong stepped forward and walked. As they exited, the Heir of Duke Chong sneered, "I’ve never seen such reckless and fearless people!" A trace of murderous intent flashed in Duke Chong’s eyes. Meanwhile, Su Jin and the others stepped out, and Su Jin looked at Su Chong, "Are you really going to stay at Duke Chong’s Mansion for a night, brother?" "I’ve already said it, how can I take it back?" Su Chong replied. "Aren’t you afraid they’ll kill you," Xingxing couldn’t help asking. "They probably won’t dare to be so blatant," Su Chong said. "What if they poison you?" Xingxing asked. "...." The steward of Duke Chong’s Mansion glanced at Xingxing; did this maid leave her eyes at home? He was the steward of Duke Chong’s Mansion. Could she not be a little careful with her words! Always talking about killing and poisoning, was she threatening Duke Chong’s Mansion or helping them vent their anger? He was lost in thought when Su Chong said something that made him flustered. "Having entered Duke Chong’s Mansion and not returned for a night, my mother will surely worry about me, won’t she?" Su Chong said with faint sorrow in his eyes. "...." Su Jin and Xie Jingchen both facepalmed. The steward of Duke Chong’s Mansion felt a block in his chest. He thought Su Chong was being outrageous for not taking Duke Chong’s Mansion seriously, but it turned out he was worried about his mother. How has such a troublesome son not been beaten to death by his parents? And his mother too was baffling, knowing how much trouble the Dongxiang Marquis had caused, yet still daring to send her son over. Could this son possibly not be her own, and Dongxiang Marquis’s wife is exploiting him? Without this possibility, the steward of Duke Chong’s Mansion really couldn’t explain Dongxiang Marquis’s wife’s behavior. "If the Madam knows you said that, and you manage to return alive, you’ll still be half-dead from her beating," Xingxing said. "...." Ahem! Su Chong glanced around, smoothing things over, "I’ve thoroughly considered before deciding to stay at Duke Chong’s Mansion for a night. This place indeed feels familiar to me, and I feel I should be living here." Xingxing looked at Su Jin. See, I was completely right; the young master really has his eye on Duke Chong’s Mansion. But this place is indeed better, larger than Dongxiang Marquis Mansion, more grandiose too, and just from what I’ve seen, it’s not inferior to Duke Zhen’s Mansion at all. All along the way, Su Chong kept looking around, occasionally praising. The steward of Duke Chong’s Mansion repeatedly had anger surge within his heart; a young brat dares to covet Duke Chong’s Mansion, truly fearless! And the daughter of Dongxiang Marquis, Eldest Young Madam of Duke Zhen’s Mansion, barely married into Duke Zhen’s Mansion and already wants to take it over. True bandit indeed, living by robbing and plundering, unable to hold back when seeing anything good. Unfortunately, this time their whole family has kicked an iron plate. Afraid they won’t get any meat, only lose a few teeth! They walked for a while before entering a courtyard and then a house. As soon as they stepped inside, a faint scent of medicine wafted up. A servant was helping Old Duke Chong sit up, and nearby, a maid was holding a tray with a bowl of medicine on it. Old Duke Chong looked emaciated, his face pale. Su Jin and Su Chong had never seen him before, but Xie Jingchen had, and was shocked. If it weren’t for knowing this was Old Duke Chong, recognizing traces of his appearance, he might not have recognized him in another estate. The steward bowed to Old Duke Chong, then looked at Su Chong, introducing, "This is the eldest son of Dongxiang Marquis, here to apologize to you on the Marquis’s behalf." Old Duke Chong’s gaze was cloudy, but at the sight of Su Chong, clarity returned to his eyes for a moment. He struggled to lift his hand, but could only raise a finger. Su Chong stepped forward, bowed, and said, "My father didn’t intend to break one of Duke Chong’s ribs, it’s just that his martial arts are strong, his moves swift and precise, he commandeered the Iron Cavalry’s horse to quickly send grain and grass to the border, my father was in a hurry, I hope Old Duke Chong will forgive him." The steward’s face turned purple. Is this an apology? Or is it meant to provoke anger? Dongxiang Marquis’s swift and precise moves, while our Duke’s weren’t quick enough, leading to a broken rib, is this meant to anger Old Duke Chong to death? After Su Chong finished speaking, he looked at Old Duke Chong for a while. Old Duke Chong couldn’t speak, he just stared at him. Su Chong felt somewhat overwhelmed; he didn’t know if Duke Chong was satisfied with his apology. But this was the furthest he could go in apologizing. He had even lied, surely that’s sincere enough? His mother’s task truly wasn’t easy. The steward of Duke Chong’s Mansion said, "Mr. Su’s apology has not dissipated Old Duke’s anger, please leave." Su Chong glanced at him, "How did you determine that the anger was not dissipated? I feel he seems quite pleased?" The steward’s throat choked. He didn’t think Old Duke’s anger wasn’t dissipated, but how did Su Chong feel he’s pleased? For years, Old Duke hadn’t been pleased! The steward bluntly exposed Su Chong’s idle boasting, "I’m very curious how Mr. Su sensed happiness from Old Duke?" "Obviously, by feeling it," Su Chong said. "Feelings can be relied upon?" The steward sneered. Su Chong wasn’t angry, but said calmly, "Since you say that Old Duke’s anger hasn’t dissipated, ask him how he’s feeling now." "If you can’t ask, I’ll take it he’s accepted my apology," Su Chong said. The steward’s gaze faltered. Never met anyone so cunning! It seemed he wouldn’t give up without seeing evidence. The steward of Duke Chong’s Mansion approached the bedside and asked, "Old Duke, if you’re angry, dissatisfied with Mr. Su’s apology, blink twice." Old Duke Chong’s eyes did not move. The steward, "...." Xingxing asked Su Jin, "Miss, Old Duke Chong hasn’t blinked all this time, is he siding with the young master?" Su Jin facepalmed. Is this even possible? Xingxing’s impatience drove her to the bedside, "Old Duke, if you’re happy, blink twice." Just like before. Old Duke Chong still showed no reaction. "This method doesn’t work," Xingxing said, discouraged. The steward was frustrated; blinking was their only way to communicate with Old Duke. Normally, it worked every time, why doesn’t it work now?

Chapter 109 Kindness

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