Sleeping on the Streets

"Ouch, it hurts, it hurts..."

Jun Wushang suddenly heard his mother's words, not daring to use any force, afraid of hurting her.

Helpless, he could only let out a scream to awaken his mother's maternal love.

"If there's a next time, I won't let you off easily."

Saying that, she kicked Jun Wushang's butt again.

"This must be Xue'er, you and Sister Yan look exactly alike." Madam Liu took Zhang Xue's hand, examined her for a moment, and then asked, "How has your mother been lately?"

"Aunt Liu, she's good!"

"Mother, she's been doing well recently. She even said she'd come to the Imperial City to visit you in a while."

"That's wonderful, I miss your mother too..."

The two walked further and further away, arm in arm, like a mother and daughter.

Completely forgetting the two people behind them.

Two hours later.

After settling everything in the new home.

The four of them took a carriage to Tianxiang Tower.

Getting out of the carriage, Li Wen quickly stepped forward and helped Madam Liu down. "Aunt Liu."

"Wen'er, you've spent too much this time."

"Aunt Liu, you're embarrassing me. Tianxiang Tower is our own establishment. I'm overjoyed you're here, why talk about expenses?"

"The kitchen has already started simmering your favorite sliced fish in vinegar over a low flame. Let's go in quickly."

Li Wen gestured for them to go ahead.

The five of them arrived at a private room on the second floor.

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

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

"Alright, and you all are not allowed to drink too much. Just a little." Madam Liu nodded slightly and then instructed.

"Yes, Aunt Liu."

"Yes, Mother."

Wei Qing and the other two responded in unison.

"Cheers."

Meanwhile.

Wei Manor.

Wei Zheng slammed his teacup down, shattering it, and roared, "Hmph, that brat Wei Qing is becoming more and more disrespectful."

"He didn't even report to me, his uncle, after returning to the capital."

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

Liu Ru, seeing this, continued to fan the flames: "I also heard that Wei Qing obtained some kind of opportunity in Qingcheng."

"He must have some treasures or something."

"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, perhaps the entire Wei family will depend on Lin'er for its future prosperity."

Wei Zheng's eyes darted around, and the more he thought about it, the more reasonable Liu Ru's words seemed.

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

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

Little did they know.

They waited all night, but Wei Qing never returned.

The next day.

After breakfast, Wei Qing and Li Wen tidied up and left the restaurant.

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

Destination: Wei Manor.

By the time the two arrived at Wei Manor, Jun Wushang was already waiting for them.

"Qingzi, what's the plan for today?"

Jun Wushang waved the Ink Blade in his hand, his gaze filled with killing intent as he looked at the gatekeepers of Wei Manor.

Under his gaze, the two gatekeepers' legs instantly went weak.

"Let's go inside and talk."

After speaking, Wei Qing was once again at the very front.

Jun Wushang and Li Wen followed closely behind.

"Young Master."

The gatekeepers saw Wei Qing and respectfully bowed. News of the incident with the captain of the guards and the butler had already spread among the servants.

Now, all the servants in Wei Manor regarded Wei Qing with the same timidity as mice seeing a cat, not daring to show the slightest disrespect.

"Mm."

Wei Qing nodded slightly and, without stopping, stepped directly into Wei Manor.

"Hmph, you brat, so you finally decided to come back. All day long, you just know how to mess around."

Wei Zheng, who had heard the news, saw Wei Qing and immediately began to scold him loudly.

"Old man, this is my brother's home. He can come back whenever he wants. It's none of your damn business."

Jun Wushang spoke first, angrily retorting.

"I'm talking to my nephew, what are you interrupting for? You disrespectful thing, you have no manners at all."

If Jun Wushang hadn't caused trouble back then, perhaps their couple's plan would have succeeded long ago.

Seeing him now, anger flared up.

"What he says, is what I say."

Wei Qing spoke with a cold expression.

He had no feelings for this second uncle before him.

If Liu Ru was unaware of the poisoning, Wei Qing simply didn't believe it.

Attempting to harm his own nephew.

Wei Qing had no intention of showing any kindness to such a heartless person.

"How are you talking to me?"

Wei Zheng was stunned at first. Liu Ru had told him that Wei Qing had changed, but he hadn't believed it.

Now it seemed to be true.

The original Wei Qing, who always tolerated things and valued family affection greatly, would never speak to him like this.

After snapping back to reality, he immediately became furious: "I am your second uncle! Your father is not here! I am the head of this family. Be careful, or I'll expel you from the Wei family."

"Head of the family."

"Expel you from the Wei family."

"By what right? When did it become your turn to be in charge of this house?"

Wei Qing retorted.

"Eldest brother is not here! As the highest-ranking elder of the Wei family, naturally I am in charge."

Wei Qing was so angry he laughed: "Hmph, Father is not here. According to the law, I am the head of this family."

"When did Great Zhou Law stipulate that when the legitimate son is still alive, an outsider can inherit the family business by bypassing him?"

"What outsider?" Wei Zheng became enraged at the words, "I am your biological second uncle."

Jun Wushang let out a cold snort: "Now you know you're Qingzi's second uncle. Dare you say you didn't know about him being poisoned?"

A flicker of panic flashed in Wei Zheng's eyes at the words.

He then forced himself to remain calm and reprimanded, "What nonsense are you spouting? Don't spread baseless accusations, or I'll sue you for defamation."

Li Wen mocked, "Lord Wei, you have quite a bit of official authority. Shall I inform my father to investigate thoroughly?"

Wei Zheng's expression changed slightly, a hint of panic flashing 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 this, the panic in Wei Zheng's eyes immediately subsided.

He thought to himself, That's right, there's still the Third Prince!

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Wei Qing no longer dwelled on the poisoning issue.

With a "swish," he opened the deed to Wei Manor in his hand.

"Now that the deed is in my hands, as my father's only son and the legal owner of this courtyard, I now order you to get out of Wei Manor."

"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.

Li Wen raised his hand and clapped three times gently. Instantly, several guards rushed into Wei Manor, drawing their swords and blocking in front of him.

"You unfilial wretch, I'm your own second uncle! You're kicking us out, where are we supposed to live?"

Wei Zheng roared furiously.

He had been coveting this courtyard for a long time.

The Great Zhou governed the world with filial piety. If they could pin the crime of unfilial conduct on Wei Qing, this courtyard might just fall into his hands.

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