Jackie Chan's Son-in-Law

Chapter 40 Why

This brawl between members of the Chen family was almost entirely undignified and shameful. If word got out, the Chen family of Huzhou would likely lose face.

In the end, it was Master Gu who broke the deadlock. He told Miss Gu and Xiaoyue to take Chen Qing back to the courtyard where Chen Qing lived to rest, while he stayed behind to comfort Madam Li and her son.

After a while, the mess at the scene finally came to an end. Mr. Gu also had an embarrassed look on his face. He poured Madam Li a cup of tea and sighed, "I never thought that a scholarly family like the Chen family would also have such a family discord."

At this point, Master Gu shook his head slightly and sighed, "I originally thought that only merchant families like ours were like this."

His words were partly lamenting the situation of his nephews, but more so with a hint of sarcasm. Madam Li's right cheek was still swollen, and she covered her face with a veil, gritting her teeth in hatred.

"Brother Gu, you saw what happened today. That little beast Chen Qing, relying on the power of your Gu family, has no respect for his elders! He beat up me, his elder, in front of so many people!"

"Even if you, Brother Gu, do not agree to a marriage alliance with our Chen family, you absolutely must not push your daughter into a pit of fire like Chen Qing. Otherwise, after the marriage, who knows how he will abuse your young lady!"

Master Gu poured a cup of tea and said, "Today's events have turned into a farce, and we don't know how it will end. In any case, Madam should ask Brother Zhaoming first."

“I will also write down today’s events in a letter and send it to Brother Zhaoming.”

Madam Li was furious and shouted, "This little beast has done such a disobedient thing! If Master finds out, he will surely kick him out of the house!"

Mr. Gu lowered his head to drink his tea, but secretly glanced at Madam Li's right cheek and found it amusing.

Disobedience means that subordinates should be disobedient to superiors.

Judging from the current situation, your status in the Chen family is not as high as that of Chen Qing, the legitimate son.

However, such words could not be spoken. Master Gu's gaze shifted, and he softly echoed, "What Madam said is absolutely right. Since we have fallen out today, Brother Zhaoming should step forward and expel Chen Qing from the Chen family."

"It would be good for Fang Hao, Madam, and the Third Young Master to vent their anger."

Hearing this, Madam Li felt a little better, but she was still very angry. Her body was trembling slightly: "That little beast, back in the prefectural city, he pretended to be honest and law-abiding, and fooled us all!"

“After his mother passed away, I have been taking care of him for the past few years. He is in poor health, and I am the one who finds doctors to treat him!”

Madam Li gritted her teeth in anger: "He's only been in Deqing for a few days, and he's already turned his back on us!"

Master Gu nodded and said in a deep voice, "It is indeed a bit excessive. When Brother Zhaoming returns, Madam will have Brother Zhaoming kick him out of the house."

"No need to wait for the master to return!"

Madam Li's face was grim, and she said in a deep voice, "I will write to my husband immediately and ask him to come back and deal with this unfilial son!"

She trembled with rage: "With the master gone, he's become completely lawless!"

That statement is indeed true.

It was indeed Chen Qing who started the fight today, and it was Chen Qing who hit someone, but if this matter is reported to the authorities, the authorities will definitely not punish Chen Qing.

His beating of Madam Li could hardly be considered disobedience.

Master Gu sighed and said, "I am also responsible for the mess today. I will apologize to Brother Zhaoming in person when he returns."

Madam Li gritted her teeth: "I've thought about it over and over again. The reason that little beast suddenly changed is probably because of your words, Brother Gu, that the Chen family should pay back the money. That gave him confidence, and he felt that he had the Gu family's protection."

"Nobody can control him anymore!"

Madam Li looked at Master Gu and said, "Brother Gu, this little beast can't be allowed to stay in the Gu family any longer. You should kick him out today to prevent him from becoming even more unscrupulous!"

Master Gu frowned and said, "At least half the people in Deqing County probably know that Chen Qing is the son-in-law of the Gu family. I can only deal with him after Brother Zhaoming comes."

"Otherwise, if things get out of hand later, it will be even harder to handle."

"it is good!"

Madam Li said angrily, "I'll borrow your pen and ink for a moment, then I'll write a letter to my husband!"

"it is good."

Master Gu stood up, his tone heavy. "I will personally go and fetch the writing brush and ink for Madam."

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Meanwhile, in Chen Qing's courtyard.

Xiaoyue used a towel soaked in water to wipe Chen Qing's wound.

Chen Qing was not injured when he beat up two servants of the Chen family and Madam Li, but he was still injured when he fought with Chen Che, and there was a bruise on his face.

Of course, Chen Che's injuries were more severe, so in that respect, Chen Qing had the advantage.

The medicated towel in Xiaoyue's hand is one of Anrentang's specialties. When applied externally to wounds, whether they are sprains, bruises, or other injuries, it promotes rapid recovery and is Anrentang's signature product.

After cleaning Chen Qing's wounds, Xiao Yue looked at Chen Qing and felt that this son-in-law was somewhat unfamiliar. She put down her work and shook her head, saying, "After spending so much time together, I thought you were a clay figure and would never get angry."

Chen Qing said helplessly, "I've come to Deqing to hide, and they still dare to come to my door to cause trouble. If I don't get angry, I'll really become a clay sculpture."

He took a deep breath and laughed, "It wasn't for nothing that I practiced diligently every day. I didn't suffer any losses in today's fight."

Xiaoyue turned to look at Chen Qing, somewhat worried: "I heard that this young mistress of the Chen family has a lot of power in the family. Master Chen often listens to her. Young master, you made a move today. If Master Chen finds out, I'm afraid he won't let you off the hook."

What can he do?

Chen Qing scoffed, "It's not like it'll cost me my life."

Young Master Chen looked out the window: "I've tolerated many injustices in the past. If he keeps pressing the issue, I'll go to the censor to file a complaint against him."

At this moment, Miss Gu, who had been listening quietly from the side, shook her head slightly and said softly, "It is extremely unfilial for a son to sue his father, and he will be questioned for being disobedient."

Chen Qing smiled at her: "I'm not going to sue him myself, but have the censor impeach him."

Miss Gu looked at Chen Qing and sighed softly: "Young master is too impulsive. Not to mention whether Uncle Chen will be furious, even if he can't do anything to you, the relationship between you and your father will probably be strained in the future."

Chen Qing is the son. If the son hits his father's woman, the father will naturally be unhappy.

They might even feel that their son is indirectly disobeying them.

"Even if the relationship gets really bad, it can't get any worse."

Chen Qing didn't care. Before he took action, he had already thought through the possible consequences. It turned out that the relationship between that young master Chen and his father was already quite bad, it was just a little worse.

He never expected to rely on the Chen family.

Upon hearing this, Miss Gu hesitated for a moment before softly saying, "Xiaoyue, go and pour her a cup of hot water."

Xiaoyue rolled her eyes, then got up and left very sensibly, saying with a smile, "Okay, this servant will go right away."

She left with a smile.

After she left, only Chen Qing and Gu Pan remained in the room. Miss Gu sighed silently, "I'm worried that the young master will be taken away from Deqing by Uncle Chen."

Chen Qing was taken aback by these words, then smiled and joked, "Miss, you don't want me to leave?"

These words were somewhat flippant. Given Miss Gu's personality, she should have been angry at this point, but she wasn't. She simply turned her face away and didn't reply.

After that, there was a long silence.

After a long while, Miss Gu turned around and looked at Chen Qing, hesitating to speak. After a long time, she finally mustered up the courage to ask the question she had been wanting to ask.

"You got so angry today, you even hit them..."

Miss Gu looked at Chen Qing, her eyelids trembling slightly.

"Is it because Madam Li wants the third young master of the Chen family to replace you?"

(End of this chapter)