Narration System for the Journey of Martial Arts

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"I heard you were assassinated in your hometown of Qingtian four years ago?" Su Yuchen asked casually, looking at the spider under the eaves.

Hearing this, Aunt Liu's heart trembled. She wondered how Liu Sinian (Su Yuchen) knew about this. Could it be that the maids told her? She glared at them hatefully, while the maids lowered their heads and didn't move.

Before Aunt Liu could speak, Su Yuchen continued, "Although Aunt Liu did this, she was just being used."

"I thought you didn't know," Liu Ye said, frowning.

Liu Ye sensed surprise. He had always thought you were you, and Aunt Liu was Aunt Liu. Now he couldn't be sure if you were also behind that assassination attempt.

You've given him too many surprises, and this Earl's mansion has also given him too many surprises. Liu Ye is very confused.

Su Yuchen chuckled and said, "There are many things in this world that I don't know, but there are also many things that I do know."

"For example, whose people is that assassin?" Liu Ye asked.

Su Yuchen nodded and said, "Yes."

At this point, he couldn't help but sigh, "My mother was clearly a very smart person, but ever since she married my father, she has become less and less smart."

Liu Ye glanced at Aunt Liu, who was furious and had her eyebrows raised in anger, and said incredulously, "Could it be that love makes people blind?"

Su Yuchen nodded and said, "What else do you think? Duke Liu is a prestigious family in the capital. Why would my mother marry my father, an old geezer, as a concubine? Did she want him because he doesn't bathe?"

Liu Ruolan tried hard to suppress her laughter, while Aunt Liu was already furious, feeling that today was absolutely terrible.

Su Yuchen looked at Aunt Liu and sighed, "I just want to prove that love is truly great."

Aunt Liu snorted and said, "I'm happy to."

Liu Ye smiled, his gaze towards Aunt Liu now quite different. He was convinced that what happened wasn't Aunt Liu's intention, and he even needed to change his opinion of the father he had never met.

"So you know who that person is? But you don't want to tell me?" Liu Ye asked.

Su Yuchen nodded, and facing Liu Ye's questioning gaze, said, "Although you have always tried to appear mature and composed, your eyes are very clear, which is not something a worldly person should have."

Liu Ye understood the implied meaning; he knew the man was criticizing him for being naive and impulsive. So he said, "That person... I can't afford to offend him?"

He was referring to me, not the Marquis of Chengyi, clearly indicating that he had no interest in the title.

Su Yuchen smiled and said, "I have no interest in the title, but my mother has always thought we are very interested."

The two exchanged a smile, and Su Yuchen said, "That person is a madman, even madder than you think."

"What if I investigate myself?" Liu Ye asked.

Su Yuchen smiled and said, "Then you should be careful. A madman's thinking is always unconventional."

Liu Ye pondered for a moment, then hesitated and said, "Do mentally ill people have broad thinking?"

"Hahaha……"

Su Yuchen clapped his hands and laughed:

"It's true that mentally ill people have broad thinking."

"Of course you're not afraid. There are many people in Kyoto who want you dead, and many others who don't dare to let you die. At least if you don't die, there's still room for negotiation. If you die, many people will have to die with you."

“Because first…” Liu Ye said, realizing what was happening.

Su Yuchen held up a finger and shook it, saying, "Don't mention that name in Kyoto."

Liu Ye nodded and said, "I believe you now."

[Your knowledge of the prophet's existence convinced Liu Ye that Aunt Liu had indeed been manipulated.]

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After the conversation, Liu Ye was very satisfied, and Su Yuchen was also very satisfied. Only Liu Ruolan and Aunt Liu were a little confused. They had heard every word, but they didn't understand the meaning at all.

Liu Ruolan's face was a little pale. She raised her hand and asked, "Why do so many people want my brother dead?"

Liu Ye said, "Of course it's because of this marriage. Either it has affected the interests of many people, or it has made the Marquis of Chengyi's mansion even stronger. Whatever the reason, it will make some people restless."

Su Yuchen added with a smile:

"Profit can drive people mad. There are always some fools who like to take risks, thinking that as long as they get rid of the people, they can solve the problem. But they don't realize that sometimes getting rid of the people can lead to the deaths of even more people."

“For example, Earl Chengyi, our father, would go mad.”

Chapter 490 The Astonishment at the Marriage

“Father is only an earl. There are many prominent families in the capital. An earl is not a big deal,” Liu Ruolan said, frowning.

Liu Ye smiled indulgently and explained, "Titles and power are sometimes important, and sometimes not. Based solely on your relationship with His Majesty the Emperor, titles are not important."

Su Yuchen said, "He holds a low position but wields great power. Can an ordinary person have the same entourage as his father when he goes out? That's why many people die when he goes mad."

Liu Ye lowered his eyes and said quietly, "But I may not be willing to enter into this marriage."

"So you already knew? Ruoruo told you?"

"No, it was Teng Zijing who told Grandma when he was in Qingtian. I just happened to overhear it at that time."

"Marriage is a big deal, you have to find a girl you like." Su Yuchen waved his hand and agreed.

Aunt Liu glared at her and said, "Don't talk nonsense."

Liu Ruolan also said weakly, "It was arranged by my parents and the matchmaker."

Liu Ye and Su Yuchen burst into laughter at the same time, their laughter deafening, leaving the servants in the mansion bewildered and their laughter bringing the long-suppressed Cheng Yi Marquis's mansion back to its former vitality.

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It wasn't until Liu Ye and Liu Ruolan left that Aunt Liu took a second look at her son.

"How did you know about those things?" Aunt Liu's expression changed, and she asked sharply.

Su Yuchen waved his hand dismissively and said:

"I know a lot of things, but some things are better left unsaid today. Liu Ye has no interest in the title, and neither do I."

"If Mother is interested, she might as well have another child. After all, the title of Marquis of Chengyi needs to be inherited."

Aunt Liu snorted and said, "I underestimated you."

Su Yuchen smiled faintly and said, "I just don't like going out much, not that I'm stupid. I've said it before, no human being is as interesting as a spider."

Aunt Liu glanced at her son, stood up, and said, "Since you have your own plans, I won't bother with you anymore."

Aunt Liu loves you, but she loves Uncle Chengyi, Liu Qingtian, even more. She has come to know you in a new light and has decided whether to consider having another son.

Watching Aunt Liu walk away, Su Yuchen smiled, closed his eyes again, and the courtyard returned to its usual tranquility. As a bright but not dazzling light appeared, and the sacred creature reappeared, the maids exchanged glances and quietly withdrew, becoming vigilant in all directions.

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Walking down the street, Liu Ruolan asked curiously, "Why are spiders more interesting?"

Liu Ye snapped out of his reverie, smiled slightly, and said, "Because although Spider is busy, what he does is meaningful. As for those social engagements outside, they are meaningless. So he's too lazy to go out and socialize."

Liu Ruolan nodded and said, "I always thought my brother would feel very uncomfortable when he came, but I didn't expect you two to get along so well."

Liu Ye thought for a moment and said, "He's a very interesting person. I think Aunt Liu probably underestimated him."

Liu Ruolan shook her head and said, "No, it should be that everyone underestimated him. I don't even know him. In previous years, we didn't even exchange more than a hundred words together."

"Oh?"

Liu Ruolan said, "He used to be very sullen. He would always sit under the eaves and ignore everyone except for a few servants and Aunt Liu. You could probably say ten things to him and he might not even reply."

"The same applies to the father?"

Liu Ruolan said affirmatively, "Yes, the same goes for Father."

"He probably wants a harmonious family life," Liu Ye said thoughtfully.

Liu Ruolan suddenly sighed and said, "He clearly knew, but he just didn't care. By the way, my brother has never mentioned that he has ever been assassinated."

Liu Ye shook his head and said, "It's not that I don't care, it's just that he knows more, so he's more confident. As for not telling you, it's just because it's a small matter, and there's no need for you to worry about it."

Seeing the little girl's expression, Liu Ye could only say, "I'll definitely tell you if anything happens in the future."

The little girl then smiled and playfully asked, "Brother, do you know who you're going to marry this time?"

"Is she famous?" Liu Ye asked thoughtfully.

Liu Ruolan said, "I'm afraid all the prominent families in the capital know about this. Even the common people on the streets know about it. That future sister-in-law is a young lady from the Li family."

"Li?" Liu Ye pondered for a moment, raising an eyebrow. "The Li that Prime Minister Li is good at? That illegitimate daughter?"

Liu Ruolan affirmed, "It's that illegitimate daughter of the Li family that was in the newspaper a while ago!"

"This is really interesting." Liu Ye smiled thoughtfully.

Liu Ruolan asked curiously, "Brother, is something on your mind?"

Looking at his younger sister, whose face was full of curiosity, Liu Ye sat on the railing of the veranda, smiled, and said inexplicably:

"Although I am not in the capital, I know that this prime minister is not someone to be trifled with. His reputation among scholars is not good; the most common criticism is that he is ruthless, vicious, and greedy for power and wealth."

"Even so, he remains evergreen. Moreover, judging from the previous tabloids, it can be deduced that His Majesty is quite satisfied with this prime minister."

"Then why was it suddenly revealed that this prime minister has an illegitimate daughter? Isn't this tantamount to a public slap in the face? And does that prime minister have to swallow his pride? This is not the way for harmony between ruler and subject."

"Furthermore, to put it another way, Father is a trusted confidant who grew up with His Majesty; that prime minister is also a trusted confidant who controls the court. Aren't you afraid that His Majesty won't be able to sleep at night if these two trusted confidants marry?"

"what happened to you?"

Looking at Liu Ruolan's pale face, Liu Ye couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Liu Ruolan took a deep breath and calmly said, "Brother is becoming increasingly bold. You must not speak ill of His Majesty in private. This is a great disrespect, and it will be troublesome if someone seizes on it."

Seeing the little girl's frightened face, Liu Ye couldn't help but smile and said, "I understand."

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Leaving aside the previous topic, looking at the increasingly dark sky, Liu Ye watched as lanterns were hung up one by one in the vast Earl's mansion and couldn't help but say, "It seems you've been doing well these past years, so I can rest assured."

Liu Ruolan smiled and said, "Aunt Liu is still very good, and she is very well-behaved. I didn't have to use many of the schemes that my brother mentioned in his previous letter."

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The brother and sister chatted for a while longer, then heard a commotion in the front yard. The noise lasted for a moment, then subsided.

“Father is back,” Liu Ruolan said.

Liu Ye stood up and said nonchalantly, "Looks like we can eat now. Lead the way to the canteen."

After walking for a while, Liu Ye paused, and asked thoughtfully, "Where is Liu Sinian?"

Liu Ruolan paused, turned around and said, "It seems...it seems he has never eaten with us."

"Interesting. Father has no objections either?"

Liu Ruolan shook her head: "Father never said that. No wonder... no wonder I always felt something was strange before. It turns out he never left that little courtyard at all."

Chapter 491 The Prophet's Nightly Visit

The Marquis of Chengyi's mansion is very large, so the dining hall is also quite spacious, with enough room for dozens of people to have a meal.

At this moment, in the center of the dining hall, a table was already set with food, a dazzling array of dishes, and only four people sat quietly.

In response to Liu Ye's question, Aunt Liu, who was sitting to the right of the Earl, replied, "Si Nian had difficulty moving around when he was young, so to avoid trouble, he cooked separately in his courtyard. It has been like this for years, and we've gotten used to it."

The Earl glanced at the empty seat below him, smiled, thought for a moment, and said, "It's better to eat together."

"Alright," Aunt Liu replied, and a maid quietly slipped out from the doorway.

A moment later, the maid reported, "The young master said he has already eaten, and he is not used to eating with so many people. He would prefer to eat alone in the future."

The count involuntarily furrowed his brow slightly for a moment, then coughed and said, "Let's eat."

Aunt Liu smiled, picked up her bowl and chopsticks, and continued eating.

As the Earl frowned, Liu Ye's expression became enigmatic. In that instant, he sensed a fluctuation of true energy. He took a deep look at this father, the subject of rumors, yet no one knew that he possessed the cultivation of the upper eighth rank.

After dinner, the Earl and his son went to the study for a private talk. Aunt Liu, furious, wanted to find her good son, but despite her earnest advice, Su Yuchen remained unmoved. Aunt Liu barely managed to suppress her anger. She also realized that her son truly had no interest in the title; otherwise, how could he dare to disobey his master so blatantly?

"Alright, alright. If you change your mind later, come back to me, and we'll figure something out."

Leaving behind a helpless remark, Aunt Liu turned and went back.

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