“Young Master—” Cang Qianlang and He Butuo quickly bowed in greeting. Jun Ye’an nodded casually, his smile gentle and warm. “Qian Lang, our family rule states that punishment is not to be inflicted on the weak. Do you remember this rule?” Cang Qian Lang, kneeling on one knee, lowered his respectful gaze but spoke with firm resolve, “Young Master, the Lady of Wang Yun Zhai has been murdered, and this girl is highly suspicious. The Jun family’s rule is also to reward and punish clearly.” Jun Ye’an chuckled softly, bending down in front of Chu Xia, who had already fainted. In a low voice, he said, “Fainting might be for the best, less pain.” Before he finished speaking, he had already grasped her arm, gently pushed, and realigned her dislocated arm. Chu Xia was jolted awake by the sharp pain, only to see a strange young man before her. His eyes sparkled like stars, his slightly raised eyes paired with a prominent nose, making him so handsome it was hard to look away. She was momentarily stunned. The young man’s smile was warm and friendly; he casually took off his fox fur cloak and draped it over her, brushing away the sweat-dampened hair from her forehead, then instructed others, “Take her to rest. I’ll need to question her later.”
“Young Master—” Cang Qian Lang tried to intervene, but Jun Ye’an straightened up, his lips slightly pursed, the initial warmth now gone. “Since she doesn’t know martial arts, why use such force?”
“Initially, I was unaware she didn’t know martial arts, fearing she might lash out, so I acted more forcefully.”
“Enough.” Jun Ye’an waved his sleeve, gently rubbing his brow as he watched the guards take the maid away. In a soft voice, he said, “Qian Lang, come with me to inspect Wang Yun Zhai.”
Chapter Two
On the winding path, Cang Qian Lang followed Jun Ye’an at a brisk pace. “Such a tragedy in the mansion is due to my lax oversight. I am willing to accept punishment…” Jun Ye’an, now only in a simple robe after giving his fur to Chu Xia, showed no fear of the cold. His figure was upright as he calmly said, “I doubt it has anything to do with that young girl. Qian Lang, it seems you’ve jumped to conclusions.”
