Chapter 7, it belongs to oneself

But I have no regrets, if given another chance, I would still do it this way. Am I, Ying Chong, someone who is willing to show weakness in front of others?

Zhang Yi raised his eyebrows slightly, finding Ying Chong's words strange, but having been with Ying Chong as a servant for three years, how could he not understand Ying Chong's meaning

Therefore, Ying Chong felt that in this lifetime, he would never understand that old man Ying Ding

He was both angered by Ying Fei's disrespectful actions towards his elder brother and disapproved of Ying Chong's conduct. If Ying Chong had not taken that step earlier, today's events would not have escalated to the point of armed conflict.

It is a pity that the items are still somewhat lacking, only posing a threat to sixth-tier martial sects like Ying Fei. The latter, if clad in black armor, would certainly not allow Ying Chong to succeed easily.

Although he Yingchong lost his parents at an early age and was betrayed by his closest relatives, there are countless individuals in this world with tragic backgrounds, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges. He is still living in luxury and comfort, so what is there to complain about

If those marbles had been poisoned in advance, today Ying would undoubtedly be dead! The intention to kill his elder brother was indeed the best opportunity to eliminate his younger brother. Even Ying Shiji could only endure the bitter consequences after the fact

Zhang Yi is ultimately just a simple warrior, and his thinking in this regard is somewhat slow. This is merely due to the fact that the ailing Empress Dowager took revenge and seized the official position originally designated for Ying Shiji.

After a brief contemplation, Zhang Yi slightly nodded and said: "I was wrong; these mechanisms and hidden weapons do have their merits. Furthermore, just now, that second young master was actually wearing inner armor."

Once Ying Chong dies at the hands of Ying Fei, the second branch of the Ying family will not only be unable to inherit the titles of Duke of Anguo and Earl of Anxi, but his uncle, the Grand General of Huaihua, will also inevitably be deposed.

Wang Xia'er glared hatefully at her nephew's back, and only after Ying Chong had walked far away did she turn to look at Ying Fei, her expression dark: "Was it you who made the first move against him just now?"

Zhang Yi is not a fool; after a brief moment of distraction, he understood: "Even so, there is no need to escalate things to this extent"

Your Highness, the Crown Prince

Therefore, the conflict among the brothers this time is not without reason. It is rooted in both longstanding grievances and new animosities.

After some thought, Wang Xia'er hesitated for a moment and then continued to persuade, "There are still two months left; in two months, it will be time for the Star Picking Divine Armor to choose its master again. As long as you can make that divine armor recognize you as its master, at that time, any grievances can be resolved. Why bother to get angry with him now?"

Zhang Yi furrowed his brows upon hearing this, wondering how it had come to this between brothers

In the contemporary era of a hundred schools of thought contending, whether it be the Mohists, Legalists, Confucians, Militarists, or Daoists, all acknowledge and advocate the principle of "filial piety and brotherly respect"

Ying Chong smiled lightly, thinking that there was no need to argue with a woman. He turned again and said: "If you have any grievances today, Aunt, you may seek out the head of the Ying clan to handle it, or you may take it to court. I, Ying Chong, will fully comply with your wishes and will certainly accompany you!"

Ying Chong laughed heartily, carefully placing the marble box and the flying knives back into the mechanism. Now, these two items had become his treasures

Especially at the moment when Ying Chong stepped forward, Zhang Yi was completely caught off guard. Despite his formidable martial arts cultivation, he was drenched in a cold sweat all over his body

Ying Fei did not speak, only silently nodded his head

I said! How could I have only sustained such minor injuries after being struck by those hidden projectiles?

At this moment, even he felt that having these two self-defense weapons in hand would make Ying Chong feel much more at ease

At that time, if Zhang Yi were not present, he would undoubtedly face death. However, with these two items, he gained the ability to injure Ying Fei.

However, if Ying Shi is promoted to the second rank General of the Town Army, he will be qualified to take charge of the currently vacant Left Jinwu Guard and become the Left Jinwu General

If such a thing were to happen, then the Wuyang Ying clan would have nothing to say, and they would have to expel Ying Fei from the clan registry.

The contents of "Detailed Explanation of Weapon Refinement" are indeed costly, yet they represent a true and complete mastery of power in his hands. It will not betray him, and the decision of whether and when to use it is entirely at his discretion

Zhang Yi's expression grew increasingly grim. He understood Ying Chong's thoughts; he claimed he did not want to die just like that, but if there were a chance to thwart the schemes of the second house, the heir might not hesitate to sacrifice his own life.

In Wang Xia'er’s eyes, flames were about to burst forth. Just as she wanted to say something more, one of her hands was tightly grasped by Ying Fei. She was taken aback in her heart, realizing that the situation was not right; it seemed that today, the party at fault was likely not Ying Chong's side.

The so-called General of the Town Army and the General of Huaihua are merely honorary titles of military officials, in simpler terms, they are titles of official rank without any actual power.

It was only after he injured Ying Fei with these two items today that he understood this principle

The meaning of "aunt" is simply to say that I, Ying Chong, have neither a father to teach me nor a mother to raise me

Ying Chong originally held a certain degree of respect for this woman, but today, he has experienced her sharp tongue and wit.

It is merely a duke's residence, just a piece of star-catching armor. Even without these, Ying Chong could still live a comfortable and wealthy life as long as he is willing to lead a modest existence.

The Empress Dowager could not find the Achilles' heel of Ying Chong, so she could only vent her anger on Ying Shiji. If she did not make some gestures, where would the dignity of His Majesty's maternal family be placed

However, the revenge for the murder of one's father cannot be left unavenged

Zhang Yi is no longer the person he was four years ago, closely following him. He is unaware that when he investigated the truth behind the destruction of his martial veins back then, he discovered that his good second uncle was also quite involved in the death of his parents at that time

Where did this elder brother obtain such a fierce hidden weapon? No one knows that beneath his clothing, he is actually wearing a layer of golden silk armor with a strength comparable to that of a four-star ink armor. Yet even so, it was still forcibly penetrated by those projectiles in an instant

Sighing, Zhang Yi lowered his voice: "It is truly excessive for that second young master to dare to confront the heir with weapons, treating you, his elder brother, as if you were an enemy"

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In this life, I have been born into a fortunate situation, far better than the maids and servants by my side, as well as those impoverished individuals in the capital who struggle for basic necessities, is it not a significant improvement

I merely wager that he does not dare to commit fratricide, leading to our mutual destruction.

Ying Fei remained silent, only tightly gripping a blood-stained bullet in his hand, and then gazing in the direction where Ying Chong had departed, his gaze becoming increasingly sharp and cold.

He is right to hate me; it is not wrong for him to regard me as an enemy

However, regarding the matter of the map and the book, Ying Chong has not yet investigated it thoroughly, and what was just said about poisoning was indeed merely a jest

Zhang Yicai had just let out a sigh of relief when he was once again taken aback by Ying Chong, who had an unusually bright gleam in his eyes: "That 8,000 taels of silver, whether for hiring martial artists or purchasing ink armor, ultimately remains in the hands of others. However, this concealed pearl and linked knife box are mine."

Ying Chong laughed heartily and waved his hand with great enthusiasm. However, a trace of barely perceptible gloom flickered in his eyes

What will happen if the young master loses the bet

If it were merely because the martial vein was destroyed, and the Duke of Anguo's title and the Star-Removing Divine Armor fell into the hands of others, how could he, Ying Chong, harbor murderous intent towards his own kin

Ying Chong chuckled, a hint of pride in his voice: "His father was on the verge of securing the position of Grand General of the Town Army, and now it has suddenly slipped away. How could I, a mere younger brother, not harbor resentment?"

Ying Chong's brows furrowed sharply as he suddenly turned around, his gaze piercing like a knife as he stared directly at the middle-aged noblewoman. His aunt, Wang Shi, was named Wang Xia'er. She hailed from the distinguished Wang family of Hongnong. Not only was her status exceptional, but she was also an adept manager of finances, serving as a capable assistant to her husband, Ying Shiji. Her consistent impression on others was that of gentleness, virtue, and dignified grace.

I was just joking, don't be nervous

Thereafter, there was no longer any intention to entangle with the two. Ying Chong strode away with a commanding presence, taking long strides in an imposing manner.

But if the reality is indeed the situation he least wants to see, then his grandfather Ying Ding and Ying Chong will certainly not let it go easily

Where could it be that one truly does not care for their life? I do not wish to die just like this

Wang Xia'er was both angry and annoyed upon seeing this, but when she noticed that Ying Fei's handsome face had lost all color yet he still stubbornly refused to fall, she felt a pang of heartache: "Child, why did you suddenly come to this today? Do you not know what kind of person your brother is? He is currently in a state of reckless abandon. To put it in common terms, he is like a tough piece of meat, a dead pig that is not afraid of boiling water. Why do you insist on confronting him?"

After saying this, Ying Chong took out the "sleeve of connected pearls" from his arm. He gazed at it for a long time, and then, with great regret, remarked: "I only lament that this item is newly made and has not been poisoned"

As for these two items of mine, Erlang, you are mistaken

He cannot block Ying Shiji's path, can he not also dismantle the platform? This is also thanks to grandfather Ying Ding, who has done well in maintaining appearances. In the eyes of outsiders, this branch of the Ying family, the Anxi Bo, still appears to be one of filial piety and brotherly harmony, more harmonious than ever.

Ying Chong suppressed his anger, his expression calm and unperturbed: "But your child, clearly both parents are alive, it seems the upbringing is not that good after all"

Ying Chong's tone carried a hint of self-mockery; did he not also feel afraid when Ying Fei was fighting desperately just now

The Qin Dynasty implemented the system of military households, and Emperor Taizu established the Sixteen Guards, remotely commanding the various military offices across the realm. The Left Golden Guard was one of them. If Ying Shiji were to successfully ascend to power this time, it would mean he would control one-sixteenth of the military authority of the Qin. However, how could Ying Chong allow this to happen? He almost immediately devised a plan to provoke that Lin Guozhang, inciting the wrath of the Empress Dowager

It seems that the second brother is still the most reasonable one

Outside the Duke of Anguo's residence, Zhang Yi was also persuading Ying Chong: "Why did you take such a risk just now, young master? Are you truly disregarding your life?"