Sleeping on the Streets

"Ouch, that hurts, that hurts..."

Jun Wushang's strength completely drained when he suddenly heard his mother's words. He was afraid of hurting her even a little. "If there's a next time, I'll teach you a good lesson," Madam Liu said, giving his backside a not-too-light kick.

She then stepped forward and took Zhang Xue's hand. "You must be Xue'er, right? How has your mother been feeling lately?"

"Greetings, Aunt Liu!" Zhang Xue replied respectfully, her cheeks slightly flushed. "My mother is doing well. She even said she'd come to the Imperial City to see you in a few days."

"That's wonderful, I miss Sister Yan too..."

As the two women started chatting, they seemed like a mother and daughter, walking away hand-in-hand, completely forgetting the two men following behind them.

Two hours later, after moving into the new house.

The four of them took a carriage directly to Tianxiang Tower.

As soon as they got out of the carriage, Li Wen quickly stepped forward and carefully helped Madam Liu down. "Aunt Liu."

"Wen'er, you've spent too much again," Madam Liu said, smiling and patting his hand.

"Aunt Liu, I'm overjoyed you could grace us with your presence, how could you say I've spent too much? The kitchen has been simmering your favorite sliced fish in vinegar over a low flame. Please, come in."

With that, Li Wen stepped aside and led the way.

Second-floor private room

As soon as they were seated, a waiter brought out dish after dish of delicacies.

"First, to welcome my sister-in-law's arrival, let's have a toast. Aunt Liu, you can have tea instead of wine."

"Alright, but no excessive drinking, just to your health," Madam Liu nodded slightly, then instructed.

"Yes, Aunt Liu."

"Yes, Mother."

"Cheers."

Wei Manor.

Wei Zheng slammed his teacup down with a "bang" and roared, "Hmph, that brat Wei Qing is becoming more and more disrespectful of his elders."

"He's been back in the capital for so long and hasn't come to pay his respects to me, his second uncle."

"It's so late, and he's still not home. Who knows where he's gone off to cause trouble. When he gets back, I'll deal with him."

Liu Ru, seeing this, added fuel to the fire. "I also heard that Wei Qing obtained some opportunity in Qingcheng."

"I imagine there must be some treasures involved."

"With our son's talent, combined with some treasures, his future achievements will surely far surpass his uncle's."

"With the Third Prince's support, it's possible the entire Wei family will rely on Lin'er for prosperity in the future."

Wei Zheng's eyes gleamed. The more he thought about it, the more he felt Liu Ru was right.

If the Third Prince ascended the throne in the future, they would have contributed to his rise.

"When that brat Wei Qing returns, I'll make him hand over all his treasures to help our son improve."

However.

They waited all night, but Wei Qing never returned.

The next morning

After breakfast, Wei Qing and Li Wen tidied up briefly and then left the restaurant with their men.

Jun Wushang had not returned after escorting Madam Liu and Zhang Xue back to the new residence last night.

The two of them were heading to Wei Manor.

When they arrived, Jun Wushang was already waiting in front of the Wei Manor gates.

"Qingzi, how are we going to handle this today?"

Jun Wushang swung the Ink Blade in his hand, his gaze chillingly sweeping over the two guards at the Wei Manor entrance. The guards' legs immediately went weak, and they could barely stand.

"Let's talk inside," Wei Qing said concisely, stepping forward first.

Upon seeing him, the guards quickly bowed. "Young Master."

The matter involving the guard captain and the steward had already spread among the servants.

Now, seeing Wei Qing, they looked like mice encountering a cat, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.

"Mm."

Wei Qing nodded slightly and strode directly into Wei Manor.

"Hmph, you brat, you actually know how to come back!" Wei Zheng, who had rushed over upon hearing the news, began to scold Wei Qing as soon as he saw him.

"Old man, this is my brother's home. He can come back whenever he wants. What business is it of yours!"

Jun Wushang cut in front, retorting angrily at Wei Zheng.

"I'm talking to my own nephew, who gave you the right to interrupt?" Wei Zheng's face contorted with anger.

"What he said is what I said," Wei Qing's tone was icy, his gaze fixed on Wei Zheng's face, devoid of any warmth.

The matter of Liu Ru poisoning him, and he was completely unaware?

Wei Qing didn't believe a single word of it.

To even harm his own nephew, such an ungrateful wretch, he had no intention of showing him any kindness.

"How dare you speak to me like that?"

Wei Zheng was stunned when he heard this. Liu Ru had told him before that Wei Qing had changed, but he hadn't believed her.

Now, it seemed to be true.

The Wei Qing of the past, who always yielded and valued family ties above all else, would never have spoken to him in such a tone.

After regaining his composure, Wei Zheng immediately flew into a rage: "Your father is not here, I am the head of the Wei family! Disrespecting your elders, I'll expel you from the Wei family!"

"Family head."

"Expel you from the Wei family."

"On what grounds? When did it become your turn to be in charge of this family?"

Wei Qing acted as if he had heard the biggest joke, retorting.

"Your father is not here, and as the highest-ranking elder in the Wei family, it is naturally my place to be in charge!" Wei Zheng said righteously.

Wei Qing was amused to the point of anger, he snorted coldly: "Father is not here, according to the Great Zhou Law, I am the rightful head of the Wei family."

"With the legitimate son still alive, how can an outsider inherit the family business by bypassing the legitimate son."

"What outsider!" Wei Zheng was furious, "I am your own second uncle!"

Jun Wushang snorted from the side: "So now you remember you're Qingzi's second uncle? Dare you say you had no idea he was poisoned?"

Wei Zheng's eyes darted around, and he roared with weak conviction: "Nonsense! Don't spout random accusations without evidence, or I'll sue you for slander!"

Li Wen mocked: "Lord Wei, such great authority. Should I ask my father to investigate thoroughly?"

Wei Zheng's expression changed slightly, a flicker of panic flashed in his eyes.

"Hmph, investigate if you want. It's already a baseless accusation. If you want to frame us, I don't think His Highness the Third Prince would agree either."

Liu Ru walked over slowly, accompanied by Wei Lin.

Upon hearing the words "Third Prince," Wei Zheng's heart settled instantly, and the panic in his eyes vanished – that's right, they still had the Third Prince as their backing!

Seeing that everyone had arrived.

"Whoosh—"

Wei Qing flicked his wrist, and the land deed in his hand unfurled in the wind, black ink on white paper, bearing the official seal.

"Now, the land deed is in my hands."

"As my father's only son, the legal owner of this courtyard—"

"I order you to get out of the Wei mansion immediately!"

"Otherwise, I don't mind using force."

As he spoke, Wei Qing placed his right hand on the hilt of the Soul Severing Blade.

Jun Wushang drew his Ink Blade.

Seeing this, Li Wen raised his hand and clapped three times.

"Snap! Snap! Snap!"

As the three crisp sounds fell, several guards immediately stepped forward with their swords drawn.

"You... you unfilial son!" Wei Zheng was both shocked and furious, his hand pointing at Wei Qing trembling, "I am your own second uncle! If you drive us out, where will we live?"

He had long coveted this residence, and now that he was cornered by Wei Qing, he decided to play the card of "filial piety."

The Great Zhou governed the world with filial piety. If Wei Qing could be branded as "unfilial," there might still be a chance for this residence.

Wei Qing chuckled: "I think the street would be nice. It's spacious, cool, and lively."