Yinghun and Yingyi asked in unison: "My Lord, are we still going to fight?"

Zhan Yan scolded without hesitation: "Of course you can't fight, and the same goes for you two. I was drunk and couldn't recognize the Second Miss, and you didn't recognize her either? Why didn't you remind me?"

Ying Hunying felt wronged. They recognized her outside, but when they came in to fight her, she had already been covered by the quilt. Who knew whether it was the assassin or the second lady?

The two could only reply awkwardly: "We know we were wrong and will remind you next time!"

While the three people were talking, Xiu'er directly opened the quilt.

The second young lady, who had been so charming and attractive before, had been beaten beyond recognition.

Not only was his face covered in bruises, but there was even blood at the corners of his mouth.

Xiu'er immediately screamed, "Second Miss, what's wrong with you? Wake up!"

Hearing the noise, Ye Tianqing and Madam Ye hurried towards Qingzhu Garden. They thought that since there was such a big commotion, it must be because Ye Ling had accomplished something.

But I didn't expect to see Xiu'er crying and wailing?

The two were shocked at the same time. Could it be that Zhan Yan had other hobbies that caused him to torture people to death?

But that's perfect, I'll get the upper hand over him and he won't dare to do anything rash again.

When Ye Tianqing thought of this, he asked without hesitation: "My Lord, what did you do to my daughter?"

Zhan Yan hid directly on the chair and said, "City Lord Ye, you can eat whatever you want, but please don't say anything nonsense. Your daughter's fate has nothing to do with me!"

Madam Ye interrupted directly: "Marquis Zhan Yi, you should speak with conscience. You have tortured my daughter to such an extent, and you still want to distance yourself from it?"

As she finished speaking, a disheveled woman strode in, crying hoarsely, "My poor daughter, why are you so miserable? You were bullied by a man and tortured to death. How can I live like this?"

Ye Tianqing said sternly: "Zhan Yan, you give this city lord an explanation. If not, I will go to the emperor to ask for justice. I don't believe that he can still protect you when the facts are all there."

Zhan Yan laughed heartily. His cold eyes swept over everyone and he said, "So, you guys wanted to blackmail me? Unfortunately, you'll be disappointed. Your daughter isn't dead yet. The reason she's in such a miserable state is because she was beaten by two of my secret guards. I thought she was an assassin, so I ordered them to do it!"

"Assassin? How could he be an assassin?" Ye Tianqing's eyes were filled with coldness.

Zhan Yan frowned and reminded, "Isn't he an assassin? How could a girl from a good family pretend to be a bed-making nanny and bring a quilt that was tainted with aphrodisiac powder into the house?"

Just one sentence made Ye Tianqing's face change suddenly. He quickly retorted: "Zhan Yan, don't even think about slandering my daughter. She has always been gentle and virtuous. How could she do such a dirty thing?"

Zhan Yan pointed at the quilt and said, "City Lord Ye, I advise you to smell the quilt before you say such things. Also, take a look at her clothes. So, in your eyes, this is what gentleness and virtue look like?"

After Ye Tianqing saw it clearly, he wished he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Which idiot treated Ye Ling like this? It's such a blatant seduction, it would be strange if he didn't get beaten up.

The aunt and Madam Ye both felt guilty. They both thought that military generals were always extremely rude and relied entirely on their direct senses when dealing with women.

But he didn't expect that Zhan Yan could see through it all.

Could it be that he has been suffering from a hidden illness for too long and ordinary methods are of no use to him?

Ye Tianqing was extremely embarrassed and annoyed. He said angrily: "What are you still doing here? Quickly drag this embarrassing idiot away!"

Zhan Yan said quickly, "You guys can drag it on. As for me, I absolutely cannot live in this City Lord's Mansion anymore. I've been drinking and I'm a little confused. If I stay here any longer, I'm afraid I'll die without knowing how!"

City Lord Ye's expression suddenly changed. He hurriedly tried to persuade him to stay: "How could that be? This was just a misunderstanding. Don't take it to heart, Lord Zhan Yi. There will definitely not be any more accidents next time!"

Zhan Yan waved his hands irritably. "City Lord Ye, I respect you as Concubine De's father. Please also respect that I am carrying out the Emperor's orders. If I don't get your response tomorrow morning, I will have no choice but to report the matter of the armory to the Emperor for his decision. Please forgive me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he walked out.

Looking at his leaving back, Ye Tianqing's face turned pale and blue.

He knew that Zhan Yan had probably figured out that all of this was a trap set for him, and he had become suspicious of him.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have left so decisively!

He was afraid. He was afraid that he would be trapped in the City Lord's Mansion and would never be able to escape.

It was all that idiot Ye Ling's fault. He was more of a hindrance than a help. Not only did he fail to win Zhan Yan's favor, he even drove him away.

Damn it!

In a rage, he raised his hand, untied the whip from his waist, and whipped her hard.

"Ah!" Ye Ling was awakened by the beating, his face full of fear as he pleaded in a trembling voice: "Father, please forgive me, don't hit me!"

Xiu'er also argued: "Master, don't blame the young lady. The lady forced her to wear the clothes!"

Madam Ye's eyes widened immediately. "You little bitch, you still dare to blame me? I made her wear that dress, but I didn't sprinkle love potions on her quilt. Who in our house likes to do such dirty things? Who doesn't know it?"

The aunt trembled all over, and knelt down in front of Ye Tianqing with a plop, saying: "Master, calm down. If you really kill Ling'er, who else do you need? She is the only daughter left in your hands. She didn't take down Zhan Yan this time, but who knows if she can in the future. Only when you are alive can you have a chance, right!"

Ye Tian frowned slightly, turned around and saw Ye Ling's charming little face, his expression gradually relaxed.

He said coldly, "You can escape the death penalty, but you can't escape the punishment of life. Go to the woodshed and kneel down, and wait for the punishment of the family!"

Ye Ling shuddered all over, and a hint of fear flashed across her pretty face.

She shook her head vigorously and said, "No, Master, please forgive me this time. No matter what task you give me next time, I will help you complete it!"

Ye Tianqing lost his patience and shouted impatiently: "Drag her away!"

Ye Ling immediately cried out: "Auntie, save me!"

The aunt hurriedly caught up with her and followed her into the woodshed in the backyard.

After the servants left, she cried and comforted him, "Ling'er, don't be afraid. Auntie is here, Auntie is here!"

Ye Ling shook his head vigorously: "Auntie, I don't want to bear the family punishment, please help me beg the master!"

Tears streamed down the concubine's face. She said helplessly, "Ling'er, who can you blame for this? If you could become Zhan Yan's woman, the master would respect you right now. Why would he use family rules against you?"

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