Chapter 10, a master is a master

Yue Kang sensed the situation was dire, took a large step forward, and reached out to catch Bai Miaoxi, who was about to fall. The soup that had been splashed out fell from above, and the scalding droplets created a curtain of water in the air. Yue Kang paid little attention to anything else, wrapped his arms around Bai Miaoxi's waist, and laid her down on the ground, his body completely pressing down on hers

"All four of you stand up straight. As guards, being lazy and careless is utterly unacceptable," Yue Kang said sternly, his expression serious.

It is already evening, the sun sets behind the mountains, and the colorful clouds gradually appear.

The guard on the ground was crying out for his parents, while the three guards who had just wanted to take action were sweating in their palms, relieved that they had not stepped forward earlier

Some honest individuals are often bullied by other servants and do not receive much favor from the chief steward, Zhang Jinchang. Privately, Wang Fu told Yue Kang that the reason he is not favored by Steward Zhang is that last time, Zhang took him to a brothel for entertainment. However, he was clearly just playing the role of a doorman. Steward Zhang asked him to keep it a secret, and he complied. But who would have known that a few days later, the entire Bai family was aware of this matter, and it even reached the ears of Steward Zhang's wife, the fierce matron of the household. This was quite serious, and she caused a commotion with Steward Zhang for several days, refusing to let him go to bed.

The bloody scene caused the onlookers to feel a wave of trepidation; they realized that their young master was not as easy to bully as he appeared on the surface

Yue Kang, without saying a word, threw a straight punch that struck the right cheek of the guard. Immediately after, he delivered an uppercut to the guard's chin, followed by a knee strike to the guard's abdomen. Before the guard could react, he was knocked to the ground. The other three guards, seeing the situation, rushed over to intervene and were about to take action

The commotion here attracted many servants and maids, who gathered around and discussed among themselves, unsure of what had happened

Watching the figure entering the inner room, Bai Miaoxi felt a complex mix of emotions. She recalled the intimate contact they had just shared, and could not help but blush. If he had not shielded her, she would surely have been the one injured this time, which inevitably stirred a sense of gratitude within her.

Wang Fu is the most favored servant of Yue Kang, possessing a bit of cleverness and being quite diligent in his work. He has been a servant in the Bai family for over five years. Wang Fu has a somewhat comical appearance, with a face that is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, and he is of short stature with a slightly plump build

The four guards seemed not to have heard anything, still leaning against the wall, each in a lazy posture. Yue Kang chuckled to himself, realizing that they truly wanted to play with him. He changed his expression to a different smile and said, "Did you not hear what I said?"

"It doesn't hurt, it doesn't hurt, it's just that my clothes are wet. I'll go in and change." Yue Kang reluctantly left the soft body, saying it didn't hurt, but when he turned his face away, his expression was as wrinkled as a dumpling.

The silence of three years www.hetushu.com Bai Miaoxi has a somewhat reclusive personality. Over the past three years, the number of times she has left the Bai family can be counted on one hand. Even when she does go out, it is always in a sedan chair. Her previous room was rarely attended to by others, and even her maid Xiaocui, who has been with her for many years, seldom entered. All the trivial matters of the room were managed by her alone

The woman remained as graceful as ever, her face veiled in red gauze, holding a steaming bowl of soup in her hands. Upon seeing Yue Kang enter, she gave a slight nod without speaking. However, in that brief moment of distraction, she stepped on a bead that had fallen from the curtain.

After both of them had had enough, Yue Kang remarked, "A master is always a master, and a dog is always a dog. Let your Steward Zhang manage you well." The two of them swaggered out of the Bai family's main gate.

The spilled soup splashed entirely onto Yue Kang's body, causing sharp pains to shoot through his back, buttocks, and legs

Zhang Jinchang and Steward Zhang arrived late. Upon inquiring about what had happened, the three guards recounted the events that had just transpired. The more Steward Zhang listened, the tighter his brows furrowed, and eventually, a barely perceptible malicious glint appeared in his eyes. He thought to himself: "Master? Dog? Hmph... let's wait and see."

With Yue Kang by his side, Wang Fu felt quite confident. "What did you just say about the son-in-law? Say it again."

The three guards halted in their tracks, their hearts feeling unsettled under Yue Kang's piercing gaze. They truly did not dare to take action; after all, Yue Kang was the master of the Bai family. If they were to act, they likely would not be able to leave the gates of the Bai residence.

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Butler Zhang suddenly turned his attention to Wang Fu, believing that it was Wang Fu who had leaked the information. He set traps for Wang Fu at every turn, and even the servants who were relatively close to him suffered as a result. Over time, Wang Fu faced difficulties everywhere, feeling extremely aggrieved and wronged.

Without saying a word, Wang Fu began to punch and kick the guard on the ground, his fierce intensity seeming to release all the grievances he had endured over the past few years

One of the guards sneered more fiercely, muttering, "What are you even worth"

"Do you want to rebel?" Yue Kang shouted loudly

Bai Miao's cooking is truly loved by Yue Kang, although it cannot compare to the flavors of the dishes from the past world, it is valuable for being entirely natural and organic.

When Yue Kang saved him from peril, he also declared that he would follow him from then on, stating that Wang Fu was now his person, and anyone who bullied him would be opposing him. Wang Fu was so moved that he wept bitterly, nearly kneeling before Yue Kang

As soon as the guard saw Wang Fu, he became aggressive and stepped forward a couple of paces, looking down at Wang Fu, "What I say is none of your business. Do you want to get beaten up?" He advanced step by step, pressing Wang Fu.

The bodies of the two individuals were almost intertwined, and a subtle yet not overwhelming fragrance wafted into Yue Kang's nose, seemingly making him oblivious to the pain in his back. The face so close at hand allowed Yue Kang to sense Bai Miaoxi's breath, that delicate breath brushing against his face. Her eyes were dark and bright, with long eyelashes fluttering gently.

Apart from dining with the old lady, it is generally Bai Miaoxi who personally cooks, preparing two dishes. At first, Yue Kang had not enjoyed such privileges, but in recent days, Bai Miaoxi has been much gentler towards him, allowing them to exchange a few words during their free time.

"Wang Fu, didn't he just want to hit you? Come over and fight me," said Yue Kang

"Young Master, should we prepare a sedan chair for our outing today?" Wang Fu asked with a face full of eagerness

Yue Kang eagerly walked into the room

As soon as he arrived at the entrance of the Bai family, Yue Kang noticed that a few guards at the door exchanged sly smiles and whispered among themselves upon seeing him

The body involuntarily lost its balance, leaning backward, and the soup bowl in hand was thrown up due to the instability of the body, causing the soup inside to splash out.

Yue Kang let out a heavy grunt at the three guards, then delivered a forceful kick to the face of the guard lying on the ground. The guard howled in pain, blood gushing from his nose and mouth. It seemed that the guard had lost his sanity, cursing loudly. Yue Kang responded with another kick to the guard's mouth, knocking out two of his teeth in one blow

I will let you know today what a servant is and what a master is Two more kicks followed

Today marks the tenth day after the wedding. As Yue Kang stepped into the courtyard, a strong aroma of vegetables greeted him. Hmm? Is it the flavor of vinegar stir-fried yam or vinegar stir-fried asparagus? There is also the scent of pine flower pork.

The appearance of the guard has reached an impressive level

Wang Fu spoke a few harsh words; having endured grievances at the Bai family, he truly did not dare to confront the burly guards, glaring defiantly with an unwillingness to back down

Yue Kang sneered coldly in his heart. These few guards relied on Zhang Jinchang, acting tyrannically and unreasonably in the Bai family, oppressing other servants. They were also arrogant towards him, not only failing to greet him upon meeting but also holding their heads even higher.

However, they never expected that this seemingly delicate son-in-law of the Bai family would actually take action

She widened her eyes in surprise, seemingly forgetting that the man was still pressing down on her. Her dazed gaze fixed on a face that was both familiar and unfamiliar. His brows were thick and bushy, his eyes were spirited, his breathing was rapid, and his expression was peculiar, as if he were grimacing in pain. This made Bai Miaoxi suddenly recall something, "Did it hurt?"

No need, let us walk out; I want to take a good look around. Yue Kang wore a light blue robe. He carried his hands behind his back and walked out of the courtyard with Wang Fu

As Jian Yuankang approached, the four guards ceased their whispering, all casting disdainful glances at him.

Their earlier behavior was entirely due to their disdain for this freeloading pretty boy. Moreover, with Butler Zhang overseeing the situation, even if they were disrespectful to this pretty boy, it would not be considered a significant issue. Butler Zhang would handle everything for them.