Zhan Yan interrupted sharply, "Mother, do you know how serious the consequences would be if the news of the brain thief today were to get out? They would think that the gates of my Zhan Yihou Mansion are too loose!"

Madam Zhan's face turned pale and ugly. She subconsciously pinched Madam Lou's arm and asked her to find a solution quickly.

At this time, Old Madam Lou was sweating with nervousness. If Zhan Yan ordered a search of the house, her ugly deeds would be exposed.

No, she had to get rid of him quickly.

Without hesitation, she said quickly, "Yan'er, I'm feeling a little unwell, so I'll go back and rest first!"

She didn't care about the resentful look in Old Madam Zhan's eyes, and she slipped away without hesitation.

Madam Zhan cursed her inwardly as an old fox, but an uneasy smile appeared on her face as she said, "Yan'er, you've been tired all day, so go back and rest first. I'll handle the affairs of the inner house!"

Zhan Yan frowned and glared at her, making her feel cold all over.

But she has to keep Zhan Yu no matter what!

That's her grandson!

She gritted her teeth and continued, "After all, our Zhan Yi Marquis's Mansion is also a family of meritorious service. There's no reason to let such a filthy thing bring disgrace upon the family. You still have to serve in the court, so you must cherish your reputation. Don't let yourself be tainted by such things. Lin Yiwan, what are you still standing there for? Take the Marquis back with you!"

The order was unquestionable, accompanied by complaints about Lin Yiwan's inaction.

Lin Yiwan blinked in surprise. "Husband? Is my brain not working well? Why can't I understand what the old lady means? What does the reputation of our Zhan Yihou Mansion and your official reputation have to do with punishing thieves? You are not a thief!"

"Pfft!" Ling'er couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Even Zhan Yihou couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips. This little girl was second to none when it came to her ability to kill people without paying for their lives.

Look at my mother’s face, it’s as ugly as the bottom of a pot.

He quickly calmed down and said, "Mother, you're worrying too much. It's just investigating a thief. How can it affect the reputation of the officials? But you're being so hesitant. Is there something else going on?"

This sentence immediately made Madam Zhan break out in a cold sweat. She hurriedly shook her head and denied it: "No, this has nothing to do with me!"

Zhan Yan said coldly: "Since it doesn't matter, then let my son handle this matter and punish both the internal thief and the external thief!"

Zhan Yu, who was originally wearing a mask, could hardly stand. He leaned on Chen Lanzhi, his face full of anxiety.

How can this be good?

My father will definitely be very angry when he finds out it’s him!

Just when he was feeling uneasy, Yingyi was already walking towards him.

Boom, boom, boom, Zhan Yu could almost hear his own heartbeat.

No, we can no longer sit still and wait for death.

Without any hesitation, he suddenly grabbed Chen Zhilan beside him and threw her towards Yingyi.

"Ah!" Chen Zhilan let out a violent scream and opened her arms, trying to hug Yingyi.

How could Yingyi let her have her wish? He raised his foot and kicked her to the ground.

He used 70% of his strength in this kick, which made her roll her eyes and spit out blood.

Zhan Yu took the opportunity to escape and headed straight for his own yard.

Zhan Yan ordered without hesitation: "Zi'er!"

Zi'er jumped into the air, reached out and grabbed the back of his neck collar, and lifted him back up.

"Let me go, you bitch, let me go!" The furious Zhan Yu struggled in the air, roaring continuously.

Lin Yiwan reached out and tugged at Zhan Yan's sleeve: "Husband, why does this thief's voice sound so familiar to me?"

Zhan Yan's expression suddenly changed. He rushed to Zhan Yu and grabbed his mask.

"Hu, Hu, kiss!" Zhan Yu had been beaten so badly that his face was bruised and swollen, and he could barely speak.

Zhan Yan was filled with rage. How dare this unfilial son break into the main courtyard in the middle of the night and steal Yi Wan's dowry? Was he crazy?

Feeling the murderous aura suddenly emanating from him, Zhan Yu fell to his knees in fright.

With tears and snot streaming down his face, he argued, "Father, I'm here to find some medicine for my great-aunt. You know, her husband and son all died on the battlefield. I can't bear to see her suffer like this!"

Lin Yiwan raised the corners of her lips in sarcasm. What a eloquent Zhan Yu! In her previous life, she was fooled by his eloquent tongue. It was obviously he who did the dirty things, but he still managed to use the banner of filial piety. He was really good at pretending.

Madam Zhan was extremely distressed, and she also pleaded: "Yan'er, Yu'er is helping you to fulfill his filial piety. Although the method he used is wrong, it is ultimately because he is too kind that he caused trouble. Please forgive him this time!"

Lin Yiwan raised her eyes and looked at Zhan Yan. She wanted to see how he would deal with this matter!

Zhan Yan said expressionlessly, "Tear off all your masks and kneel before me!"

Yingyi followed his order and dragged Chen Zhilan and several servants directly in front of Zhan Yan.

At this time, Chen Zhilan had been beaten beyond recognition and was trembling all over.

Madam Zhan said worriedly, "Yan'er, considering that Yu'er is a first-time offender, and he is still fulfilling his filial duty for you, why don't you just give him a few words of admonition?"

Zhan Yan's sharp gaze was fixed on Zhan Yu, his resolute face making it difficult to tell his emotions.

He asked in a deep voice, "Zhan Yu, when you were adopted into my family that day, I made the rules for you. Please repeat them again!"

Zhan Yu was confused. He didn't remember it. It had happened so long ago, how could he recount it?

He looked at Madam Zhan for help, and she immediately said, "Yan'er, when Yu'er was adopted by you, he was only three years old. At such a young age, his brain hadn't fully developed yet, so he couldn't remember anything at all."

Zhan Yan said without hesitation, "You should remember the prince's instructions, right? His brain should have grown fully by then?"

Zhan Yu nodded hurriedly: "Father, don't be upset. My son has grown up. The teachings of the Crown Prince are to be a dignified and upright young man, to be honest with others, to be frugal, to respect the elders, to love the younger ones, not to steal, not to rob, and not to do evil things that bring disgrace to the family!"

The more he read, the softer his voice became, and the purpler and redder his face became.

Zhan Yan interrupted sharply: "You violated the prince's instructions. What punishment do you think you should receive?"

Zhan Yu was terrified. He knelt and crawled to Zhan Yan's feet and kowtowed, "Father, please calm down. I know I was wrong. I won't do it again. I just wanted to get medicine for my great-aunt. I don't have any other evil intentions!"

Zhan Yan raised his eyebrows: "Really? Then I'd like to see what you have!"

Zhan Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief. He really didn't take anything else. He just put all the medicine boxes into the box.

When Ying dragged the box out of the warehouse and brought it back, the two golden headpieces were placed in the most conspicuous position.

"This!" Zhan Yu was stunned.

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