Marrying Wife and Concubine Together: After Rebirth, I Remarried the Scumbag's Father on the Sp

Lin Yiwan sneered and reached out to check Zhan Miao's arm. She saw that there was a red patch under his sleeve, and her heart ached. She turned to look at Liu Chengze, her eyes sharp as knives: "Young Master Liu, my daughter took Yu'er out to fly a kite. She did not provoke you in the slightest, but you broke the kite and hurt her. Is this the Liu family's upbringing?"

"I think it's your Zhanyi Marquis's mansion that's arrogant and disrespectful!" Liu Chengyu, the illegitimate son of the Liu family standing next to Liu Chengze, shouted, "The Marquis targeted the Liu family in court earlier, and now your people dare to act arrogantly outside. Do you really think the Liu family is easy to bully?"

"The affairs of the court are His Majesty's to decide. What do they have to do with children?" Lin Yiwan said coldly. "If the Liu family has any grievances, they can go to the court to argue. What kind of heroes are they to take action against two children? If word gets out, people will only say that the Liu family members are narrow-minded and bully the weak!"

Liu Chengze's face turned pale and then red. He knew that Lin Yiwan was intelligent and sharp-tongued, and he might not be able to out-argue her.

But to let this go so easily today would be too humiliating. He gritted his teeth and said, "I will not let this matter go so easily! Zhan Miao ruined my mood, and he must apologize!"

"If anyone's going to apologize, it should be you apologizing to my daughter and Ziyu first!" Lin Yiwan refused to back down.

She said coldly, "First, you broke Ziyu's kite without cause, so you must replace it with an identical one; second, you kicked and injured my daughter, so you must apologize; third, you are not allowed to cause trouble for the children again. Otherwise, I will personally go to the Liu residence and have a good talk with Lord Liu to see how the Liu family educates its children!"

"How dare you!" Liu Chengze roared.

Lin Yiwan's eyes were firm: "Why wouldn't I dare? If Lord Liu is reasonable, he will discipline his children; if he is not, then let His Majesty judge and see what crime the Liu family's children should be punished for abusing their power!"

She knew that the Liu family was going through a sensitive period and would certainly not dare to make a big fuss about it. If the matter reached His Majesty's ears, it would only make the Liu family more reprimanded.

Sure enough, Liu Chengze's expression changed upon hearing this, and his follower quietly tugged at his sleeve, signaling him not to act impulsively.

Just as the stalemate was reaching its conclusion, the sound of horses' hooves came from afar, and Zhan Yan rode up. He had just returned to his residence when he learned that Lin Yiwan had brought her guards out to search for the child. His heart tightened, and he immediately spurred his horse over, just in time to witness this scene.

Zhan Yan dismounted and strode to Lin Yiwan's side. His gaze swept over Zhan Miao's reddened arm, then fell on Liu Chengze, his eyes instantly turning cold. "Liu Chengze, how dare you!"

Upon seeing Zhan Yan arrive, Liu Chengze immediately lost his confidence. Zhan Yan was not only Marquis Zhanyi, but also a trusted confidant of the Emperor, wielding military power; he dared not offend him. He forced himself to remain calm and said, "Marquis Zhanyi, this matter is nothing more than a child's joke, why take it so seriously?"

A chilling glint flashed in Zhan Yan's eyes: "Can a joke make someone's arm turn red? Can a joke tear a kite apart? Young Master Liu's joke is far too hurtful."

He looked at the guards behind him and said in a deep voice, "Take the young masters of the Liu family back to the Liu residence and hand them over to Lord Liu for discipline! Tell Lord Liu that if he fails to discipline his sons, I will speak to His Majesty myself!"

The guards immediately stepped forward, grabbed Liu Chengze and the others, and tried to leave. Liu Chengze struggled and shouted, "Zhan Yan, don't go too far!"

Zhan Yan's eyes flashed sharply, "You have been disrespectful to my wife and children today. I will show you what true transgression is!"

After Liu Chengze and his entourage were taken away, the moat finally quieted down.

Mo Ziyu threw herself into Lin Yiwan's arms and cried pitifully, "Great-aunt, the centipede kite that Aunt Miao bought for me is broken!"

Zhan Miao's eyes also reddened, but she forced back her tears and said, "Father, Mother, I'm fine. I'm just sorry to have worried you. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have brought Ziyu out alone."

Lin Yiwan patted her head and wiped away Mo Ziyu's tears, saying softly, "It's good that you're alright. Don't be so reckless next time. It's not wrong to keep your promises, but remember to protect yourself and the people around you."

Zhan Yan softened his tone and said to Miao'er, "A child who knows her mistakes and corrects them is a good child. In the future, you must bring enough guards when you go out, and you must not be so careless again."

Zhan Miao nodded, feeling guilty, and said, "I understand, Father, Mother."

Zhan Yan looked at the damaged centipede kite and said to the guards behind him, "Go to the Paper Kite Shop and buy two of the biggest and best centipede kites for the children."

The guards responded and left. Lin Yiwan held the hands of the two children and said softly, "Let's go back to the manor first, and fly the kites again tomorrow after we buy them."

The group boarded the carriage and headed towards the Marquis's residence. Inside the carriage, Mo Ziyu leaned against Lin Yiwan's chest and whispered, "Grandmother, the Liu family is so fierce. I never want to see them again."

Lin Yiwan patted his head and said gently, "Don't be afraid. With your great-aunt and great-uncle here, no one can bully you. When you go out in the future, go with your aunt and bring more people with you, and you'll be fine."

Zhan Miao also held Mo Ziyu's hand tightly and said, "Ziyu, don't be afraid. Auntie will protect you from now on and will never let you suffer again."

Zhan Yan sat to the side, looking at his wife and children with a gentle gaze.

He reached out and took Lin Yiwan's hand, and said in a low voice, "I'm sorry to have worried you. From now on, I will arrange more guards in the mansion, and the children will also be accompanied when they go out."

Lin Yiwan nodded and leaned on his shoulder: "I knew you would make the arrangements. I was also scared just now. If we had arrived a moment later, I don't know what would have happened. The Liu family is holding a grudge now, so we must be more careful in the future."

Zhan Yan replied, "Yes, I will keep Father's instructions in mind and will protect you from now on. If the Liu family dares to cause trouble again, I will not let them off easily."

The carriage moved slowly forward, and sunlight streamed in through the curtains, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Looking at the street scene outside the window, Zhan Miao whispered to Mo Ziyu, "When the new kite arrives, let's fly it in the backyard. The backyard is spacious and safe."

Mo Ziyu nodded, her tears turning into a smile: "Okay, I want to fly the tallest kite with Auntie."

Upon returning to the Marquis's residence, the guards quickly purchased two brand-new centipede kites, brightly colored and even more exquisite than the previous one.

Mo Ziyu immediately stopped crying and went to laugh, pulling Zhan Miao to the backyard to watch the kites.

Lin Yiwan and Zhan Yan stood under the eaves, watching the two children running happily in the yard, and smiled at each other. Lin Yiwan said, "It's good that the children are alright. Today has taught Miao'er a lesson, letting her know that she should think twice before acting."

Zhan Yan put his arm around her waist and said softly, "Yes, after this incident, she will definitely be much more composed in the future. I have already sent someone to tell the Liu family that Lord Liu will definitely discipline his children strictly, and they should not dare to cause trouble again in the future."

Lin Yiwan nodded, feeling somewhat relieved.