Chapter Seven, very foolish and naive

A glint of severity flashed in the old man's eyes as he said with a fierce tone: "Third Aunt? What does this have to do with her?"

Ye Song felt a subtle sense of anticipation in his heart

Ye Chenliang hurriedly shouted: "Although you did not take action, it was you who instigated Jun Cai to come and attack me..."

Ye Chenliang also understood that many people were present at that time, and if it were to be pursued, it might not necessarily lead to conclusive evidence. However, he never expected that Ye Chunqiu could so calmly defend himself. If it were someone else, even someone as bold as Ye Jun Cai, they would have long been too frightened to speak.

The return of the brother has already placed significant pressure on the second uncle. Although he still manages this household, in name, this family belongs to the eldest branch. Even if a division of the family occurs, how much can he, as the second son, actually receive?

It is said that the ones who assaulted were Ye Jun Cai and Ye Chun Qiu. The elder Ye Song rushed to the hall immediately, and Ye Lao Tai Gong had already arrived. Seeing his father's serious expression, Ye Song understood that his father was quite angry

Uncle Er, standing to the side, merely looked coldly at Ye Chunqiu. Although he felt heartache for his son who had been beaten, he now seemed more interested in what punishment Ye Chunqiu would face.

Several strong servants were peering in and out, having heard the old man's instructions, and were just about to enter to comply with the command

Ye Jun Cai suddenly hesitated and was at a loss for words

Old Third Ye Bai has also arrived, still looking sickly. He merely nodded at Ye Song. The expression of this third uncle appeared somewhat anxious; after all, the one who gets beaten also has his own son. When the old master gets angry, it is no trifling matter

The most important thing is still the attitude of the old man; the more he despises the main house, the more at peace he feels himself

The old man's expression had become extremely unpleasant.

The entire Ye family has been stirred.

Seeing the utter disappointment and even disdain in the old man's expression towards Ye Chunqiu, Ye Song, the second master of the Ye family, felt a sense of relief in his heart. Moreover, it was time to invoke the family rules, which were not something a child could endure.

Most importantly, this matter also involves Master Zhou

The old man withdrew his gaze, surprisingly calm, for at that moment, Ye Jun and Ye Chunqiu also walked in.

It seems that Ye Chunqiu is truly unworthy of his name

Old Master Ye felt both heartache and anger; he was pained that his obedient grandson had become this way, and furious that Ye Chunqiu, Ye Jun Cai, and Ye Chenliang, who were all brothers, could be so ruthless.

Master Zhou sat calmly to one side. Ye Bai understood the old gentleman's temperament; if it were just family, it might be manageable behind closed doors. However, once outsiders were involved, the old master was particularly concerned with displaying family values. This matter would not end well and would certainly result in severe punishment.

Ye Chunqiu scratched his head and said: "I really don't know. Anyway, Jun Cai, my cousin, keeps mentioning the mole on Third Aunt's body, and he also wonders how Big Brother knows about it. It's really strange; what is so special about the mole on Third Aunt's body? Chunqiu has a mole too, right on his belly, yet I don't see Big Brother and Jun Cai paying any attention to it."

Shikou denied it

"Grandfather, my grandson has only been home for half a month and has not had much interaction with Cousin Jun Cai. How could he possibly incite him to fight?" Ye Chunqiu looked at the different expressions of the people in the hall, remaining calm: "Cousin Jun Cai did indeed come to see me, but he happened to ask about Third Aunt. To my surprise, my grandson answered honestly, which made Cousin Jun Cai extremely angry, and he rushed over to hit my elder brother. My grandson is wronged, and I ask Grandfather to take charge of this matter."

This sentence caused the old man's tense face to finally lose its composure

Ye Chunqiu, however, paid no heed to the old man's feelings and continued, "If grandfather does not believe, there were many people present at the time; we can call someone to inquire and it will be clear."

The old man had already shown signs of impatience; he slammed the table and said, "Chunqiu, you should stop making excuses, you..." He intended to say something harsh, but upon seeing Ye Chunqiu's innocent expression, he ultimately refrained from doing so. Instead, he let out a few cold snorts: "With such matters happening at home, if we do not properly punish you, how can we honor our ancestors? Come here..."

The young master was beaten up

The old gentleman places the utmost importance on this year's county examination. In the gentry families, no matter how significant the matter, can it compare to the sons achieving success in their studies? If, due to Ye Chunqiu and Ye Jun Cai, his most promising grandson were to miss the county examination, it would be akin to the sky falling down.

Ye Chenliang, aren't you quite good at pretending? Actually, I can do it too

This certainly did not win the old gentleman's favor; on the contrary, it inexplicably caused him some aversion. Could it be that Ye Chenliang was beaten to such a state and was still deceiving? Or could it be that Master Zhou would speak falsely?

Ye Chunqiu could not help but despise him, damn it... It turns out he is also a three-second hero. This also indicates that the old man must be a strict person in managing his household

The term "incitement" only serves to further infuriate the old man. A child of such a trivial stature is already in the wrong for resorting to violence. If their intentions are malicious, inciting others to harm their own siblings, such a child is indeed excessively malevolent

Old Master Ye maintained a stern expression, yet still revealed a calm demeanor: "Bring the person in."

The most detestable thing is this spring and autumn; I do not know from where he learned such methods to treat his elder brother so ruthlessly. This child was already negligent in his studies and lacked any knowledge when he was in school, indulging in absurdities. Old Grandfather, I should not speak such words, but if I refrain from mentioning them and something happens in the future, how can I, as a teacher, explain myself to Old Grandfather? I have been teaching for many years and have never encountered such a rebellious child.

Everyone had taken their seats, and Master Zhou elaborated on the details of the matter with embellishments. However, his account seemed to relieve Ye Baisong.

The old man finally spoke, his voice trembling, no longer concealing his anger: "Why do you... why do you strike your own brother? Speak, clarify it!"

Taking a deep breath, Ye Chunqiu revealed a very pure smile

Master Zhou unleashed his full force, targeting Ye Chunqiu entirely.

Very foolish and naive, very pure and sincere

The innocent expression on the clean face of the young child, Ye Chunqiu has already interpreted the role of a child to an extraordinary depth

The old man saw Ye Chenliang with a bruised and swollen face, his clothes torn, and covered in dust. Ye Chenliang raised his face, which no longer bore the signs of youth, now covered in blood, looking quite terrifying

He is a person who values his reputation. Now that the Ye family has produced such a 'disgraceful son', how can this be perceived positively? Moreover, he is very aware that Master Zhou is employed to teach at the academy. Even if the students have some shortcomings, they would mostly be concealed to avoid making things sound too ugly and annoying. Therefore, even though Ye Jun Cai is usually quite mischievous, Master Zhou only makes a few subtle remarks in front of the old lady and would not go so far as to speak of the students in a completely uneducated and absurd manner.

In a moment, a commotion erupted outside. First, Ye Chenliang stumbled in, collapsing straight to the ground, and cried out in a sorrowful voice: "Grandfather, Ye Chunqiu and Ye Jun Cai are beating me!"

The old man was furious; he violently smashed the teacup he was holding, and with a loud crash, the cup fell to the ground, shattering porcelain scattering everywhere

Do not be fooled by Ye Jun's arrogance in front of Master Zhou; in front of the old lady, he resembles a sick cat, shuffling in with his hands on his hips, looking dejected and downcast

Ye Chunqiu remained relatively calm as he slowly stepped forward and said: "Grandfather, your grandson did not strike my elder brother"

However, Ye Chunqiu genuinely admires Ye Liangchen, this remarkable elder brother. His ability to feign pity is truly eye-opening.

Hearing the tone of his great-grandfather, Ye Chenliang understood that his great-grandfather was concerned for him. Thus, he gained confidence and spoke even more heart-wrenchingly: "Grandfather, you must stand up for me. The county examination is about to begin, and with me being beaten like this, how can I possibly take the exam? This time, I am sure to fail miserably."

Thus, when Ye Chunqiu spoke, he wore an expression that seemed harmless to both humans and animals, with an innocent look reflected in his eyes