Chapter 4, Fragments of Treasure

Several servants hurried into the hall and lifted a small round table that was placed in the room—this table, made entirely of agarwood, was one of the few valuable possessions left in the Chen family, and it had long been coveted by Wu Yang

Wu Yang is a petty person! Taking advantage of the absence of the master of the house, he schemes for wealth and speaks deceitfully, now he is abandoned

Yes

The voice of this little girl, at this moment, was extremely imposing due to its indifference

Just as a smile began to appear, when Wu Yang turned his hands, Chen Rong, who was pushed down by his immense strength, tilted to the side. This tilt was not a problem, but her long sleeves, which were pressed under the coral tree, were consequently pulled along.

Six loud voices shouted in unison three times before the sound finally ceased

Yet she insists on offering such a rare treasure to request such a trivial matter. Whether it is given to the renowned Wang family or to the city's notorious corrupt officials, no one would dare to accept it—whoever accepts it would suffer a significant loss of reputation

Silence, an unparalleled silence

Wu Yang is a petty person! Taking advantage of the absence of the master, he schemes for wealth and speaks deceitfully, now he is abandoned

For a moment, Wu Yang felt as if everyone's gaze was fixed upon him, and cold sweat trickled down his forehead

He shouted loudly upon arriving here, and upon seeing Chen Rong's surprised gaze, he quickly regained his composure and explained: "Just now, the lady has already squandered more than half of her family fortune. Now, in the entire residence, this is the only item of value that can be presented. Could it be that you, Ah Rong, cannot even keep the last treasure left by the master and must insist on giving it away?" He sighed with a tone of gravity, saying: "Lady, it is difficult to build a family but easy to ruin one. Once this matter comes to light, I fear the world will say you are a spendthrift."

This Wu Yang, as a scholar, actually took advantage of the absence of my Chen family's elders to scheme for our family's wealth. Now he has even shattered our family's priceless treasure. With the various clans migrating south and no one in charge at the yamen, such a petty person cannot be brought to justice. Throw him out of the Chen residence and make his actions known to the world

Whether it was Chen Rong or Wu Yang, they did not have time to exclaim before they saw the extremely magnificent and flawless coral tree tilt and fall heavily to the ground

Uncle Wu did not respond; he remained motionless, and it was unclear whether he had truly fainted.

Suddenly, a somewhat childish voice of Chen Rong rang out, filled with extreme anger. "Uncle Wu, in the past when you were lost and helpless, it was my father who took you in. The ancients say that a kindness from a year should not be forgotten. Our Chen family has shown you more than just a meal's worth of kindness, hasn't it? Please tell me, why must you insist on taking this piece of coral from my family? Would you rather break it than allow me to give it to the Wang family?"

No, this matter absolutely cannot be entrusted to A-Rong to deliver, damn it! How can I persuade this stubborn sister-in-law?

"No!" Wu Yang shouted loudly, extending both hands, and threw himself forward, embracing the coral tree!

Uncle Wu exclaimed, "Absolutely not!"

Chen Rong raised her head and smiled brightly at Ping Yu. This smile was exceptionally radiant. Amidst the astonishment of the crowd, she smiled leisurely and said, "I am not sad"

But as a frail scholar, how could he struggle when no one was willing to relent? Six strong men firmly held him down, lifting him into the air and carrying him towards the gate of the mansion

Faced with the visibly angry Wu Yang, Chen Rong remained completely calm, looking at him with no trace of panic in her eyes. Just as Wu Yang was taken aback, several strong servants rushed forward and lifted him off the ground.

Chen Rong blinked, her dark eyes containing a hint of mockery. She casually shook the coral she was holding in her hand—upon making this gesture, not only did Wu Yang react, but even Ping Mu and the others cried out in alarm.

As he walked straight out of the courtyard gate, Wu Yang was still shouting in panic. However, that shouting, which began as curses directed at Chen Rong, transformed into cries for help, eventually becoming inaudible.

Chen Rong smiled, narrowing her eyes as she assessed Uncle Wu's expression. She casually shook the coral in her hand and said, "Take it to the Wang residence; it belongs to the Wang family. Even if it attracts thieves, it is the Wang family that attracts them, what does it have to do with me? What does it have to do with you?"

This treasure radiates light all over, yet it is a coral that stands three feet tall, shaped like a tree. This coral is born from the seabed and is extremely difficult to obtain, especially considering that the coral before us is crystal clear and nearly flawless

At this moment, those who had previously sympathized with him, including the concubines, simultaneously displayed a hint of disgust: this man had damaged the invaluable treasure of the master’s household, yet he showed no sense of shame. Not only did he pretend to faint, but after being reproached by the master, he spoke so brazenly. It seems he truly is as A-Rong said, harboring malicious intentions!

Chen Rong did not respond; she merely gazed towards the direction of the main door, her eyes filled with lofty aspirations. A hint of serene contentment appeared on her exquisite face. "The Wang family should be arriving soon, right? I have heard that they are setting out tomorrow. You all should go down and make the necessary preparations, so as not to delay them."

The last four words, whether she intended it or not, unexpectedly intensified the tone

Just as Wu Yang was deep in thought, Chen Rong called out to the people in the courtyard: "Bring that agarwood over here. Such exquisite coral should not rest upon ordinary wood"

Upon witnessing this situation, exclamations of surprise erupted all around

Chen Rong curled her lips in disdain and said, "Such a mundane person, Uncle Wu has passed away."

Listening to the increasingly loud noise outside, Ping Yu took small steps towards Chen Rong. She looked at her with concern and said softly: "A Rong, do not be sad... after all, you were going to give this away anyway"

Just as the round table was being lifted, Wu Yang swiftly stepped forward and reached out to snatch the coral from Chen Rong's hand

Perhaps it was the extreme circumstances that compelled a person to unleash their potential. In a flash, Wu Yang's hands unexpectedly grasped the coral! He quickly brought his hands together and exclaimed in delight, "I got it, I got it!"

At this moment, Chen Rong was both imposing and fierce, and in the presence of everyone, no one dared to speak on behalf of Wu Yang. At that moment, several servants stepped forward and lifted Wu Yang up.

At this moment, Wu Yang's eyes turned red, especially when he saw a few familiar ghostly figures outside the courtyard gate, his face became flushed with a deep purple-red.

His eyes were bloodshot, his emaciated face flushed bright red, revealing a fierce expression

She no longer paid attention to Uncle Wu, but fixed her gaze on Ping and the other person, and said: "You two lift it up, no need to cover it with a veil, and send it directly to the prince's residence."

Uncle Wu fell silent; after a long pause, he finally replied to her, "Such treasures are easily targeted by thieves"

As the dull roar echoed, there was a crisp sound of "ding—"

A red light shot towards the ground like a meteor, striking with the speed of lightning

Wu Yang lay motionless on the ground, as if he had fallen into a coma, his entire body rigid.

How could she possibly be sad? With her father and brothers absent, it is only natural for a girl like her to seek support from others; anyone who takes her in is merely fulfilling an obligation.

This treasure is truly remarkable! Wu Yang could no longer contain himself; he stepped forward and urgently exclaimed: "A Rong, you must not, absolutely must not."

Amidst the loud shouting, Wu Yang hurriedly stood up, but he did not notice that a piece of a skirt had appeared under his feet at some point.

"What are you doing? Let me go, you all quickly let me go!" Wu Yang shouted in panic, moving his hands and feet in an attempt to break free.

Before long, the synchronized voices of six people reached the inner courtyard, entering Chen Rong's ears, "Wu Yang is a scoundrel! Taking advantage of the absence of the master, he schemes for wealth and speaks deceitfully. Today, he shall be abandoned—"

The result was quite unexpected for him; despite his forceful seizure, he surprisingly felt no resistance from Chen Rong! As soon as he got hold of the coral, a smile appeared on the thin, flushed face of Wu Yang.

They had just lifted Wu Yang when he suddenly opened his eyes wide, glaring at Chen Rong, and exclaimed: "You, you little sister-in-law! Do you dare to touch me? You actually dare to move me?"

As Wu Yang's foot just stepped on the hem of the skirt, he heard Chen Rong let out a painful groan and quickly pull to the side. His balance was already unstable, and now with Chen Rong's sudden movement, he was propelled forward and fell.

Ah

prodigal

Chen Rong cast a sidelong glance at him and coldly asked, "Why not?"

Chen Rong wore a stern expression and decisively shouted, "Come here!"

In the courtyard, everyone gaped in astonishment at Wu Yang, who had collapsed to the ground in a position reminiscent of a dog eating feces, leaving a noticeable imprint on the ground. Beneath his left side, the crowd could also see several pieces of coral branches, reduced to the size of a child's fist, scattered about.

Bang

A crowd was astonished

The lady on the side asked in astonishment: "Why is the young woman not sad?"

Ah? Yes, it is!

All sounds have vanished

Not covering the veil? Then it is to flaunt in public!

In the blink of an eye, Wu Yang's hand had reached the base of the coral

The reason she took out the coral was that she intended to break it, but unexpectedly, that person Wu Yang was quite perceptive and actually took the initiative to bear the burden.