The entire Yuechu Guidao Street was packed as several people came to admire the spectacular work of a single little girl.
Unfortunately the perpetrator had long escaped.
Initially, several people had come for the opening of the new embroidery shop, but alas, most of them got side-tracked from the activities on the bustling street.
The infamous young master Huang Zhen Chun had offended someone he shouldn't have and was receiving retribution was what Old Master Huang and his entourage heard once they arrived.
Huang He Shun shook in anger as he ordered his men to take down the several figures that were wrapped around a tree.
Huang Mo Yin was following behind his grandfather, so when he finally saw the state of his younger brother, he nearly broke out into laughter but managed to hold it in.
Aside from being tied to the tree along with his guards, his hair had also been tied into two pigtails. Two round red patches on either of his face and his clothes looking dishevelled.
The people of Yun Country were known as refined and smartly dressed scholars and those who weren't were classed as either beggars or those women from brothels.
Therefore, to have someone from a noble household being this sloppy outside really caused people to whisper and point.
Old Master Huang angrily glared around at these people everywhere, why didn't they help Huang Zhen Chun?!
Were they tired of living? Ah forget it.
"Have you all not seen enough?!" He yelled, causing the crowd to disperse quickly.
"Haha He Shun, I didn't know the people in your family had this sort of hobby." An elderly man walked against the flow of the crowd and came to stand beside Old Master Huang.
Huang He Shun gritted his teeth as he turned towards the man who always makes it his hobby to make his, Huang He Shun's, life difficulty daily.
Yang Lai Rong grinned as he looked at the group of guards that had untied the rope and were supporting the spoilt second young master Huang.
"Yang Lai Rong, if you have so much free time, I should tell his Majesty tomorrow that you're not receiving enough work."
Huang He Shun gritted his teeth as he watched the group of guards bundling his little grandson into the carriage.
Yang Lai Rong waved his hands as he laughed, "don't be mean He Shun, I'm already being sent to Kun Province as a prefect can't you give this old man a break?"
Huang He Shou arrogantly huffed as he turned to walk away, "it'll be better if you stay home and don't come out these days."
Yang Lai Rong smiled as he watched the man walk further away from him.
"Master, why do you always rile up Master Huang?" Hua asked from beside his master.
Yang Lai Rong turned to glance at him, "you won't understand, haha."
Huang Manor
"Grandfather, you must take justice for me!" Huang Zhen Chun cried as he knelt at Old Master Huang's feet gripping his thighs.
Huang He Shun had a headache as he looked at his favoured grandson that was a weeping mess on the floor.
What a sight he saw tonight, maybe he should send his grandson to the barracks to cool his personality down.
But seeing the crying figure, he didn't have the heart to rebuke him as he waved his hand, "alright, alright, stand up, you tell me what happened first."
Huang Zhen Chun who had been washed and adequately groomed took a seat on the side and took a gulp of tea before saying, "grandfather, this little grandson met an evil witch while walking down the streets today! I minded my own business, but she suddenly attacked us!"
If Qiong Lian was to witness this scene, she would've shaken her head and cursed, what an ability to tell lies without feeling ashamed!
Huang Mo Yin knew the personality of his younger brother as he hid his smile while taking a sip of tea, having no intention of interrogating him.
"What a witch, is this true?!" Huang He Shun turned to look at the several guards that had failed to protect Huang Zhen Chun today.
The guards seemed to have a tactic understanding as they instantly knelt and began to twist facts with lies.
Huang He Shun's face was darker than a burnt pot as he listened to the guards retell the story.
A little girl had the guts to go against the Huang family? He really wanted to meet such a reckless girl!
He wasn't dumb. Although he knew the personality of Huang Zhen Chun and didn't mind him causing trouble, but alas this little grandson really was a little silly. He'll just appease him by acting angry.
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"Investigate! Investigate who this little witch is, I'll punish her myself once she's captured!"
A little girl actually had managed to take on a group of well-trained men? If he didn't capture her and made her work for him, wouldn't he be an idiot?
While Huang He Shun was angry on the outside, he was actually anticipating to meet such a talented little girl!
Initially, he had thought it was a senior that was bullying a junior, but now listening to the guards, he realised it was a child prodigy.
In Yun Country official posts can also be given to women unlike the other countries; hence he wouldn't mind even adopting the child if she was as talented as these guards were claiming her to be!
Huang Mo Yin slightly shook his head and sighed as he saw the happy face of his little brother, seems like he misunderstood their grandfather's intention.
Losing face wasn't a problem for their family, not with their position anyways. That was the reason why their grandfather had no other interest but his addiction of hunting down talented people.
If one was to ask their grandfather to pick between gaining a talent or to save the mansion from malicious rumours, he'd always choose the former!
He and his brother had lost their parents when he was ten and his brother six, and ever since then, they had been the top priority in their grandfather's heart.
It was also this that kept them from the grubby hands of their mother's greedy family.
But alas no matter how high they were in their grandfather's heart he wouldn't go against his own interest for them, especially if it benefited the Huang family.
"Mo'er go help with the investigation," Old Master Huang instructed his eldest grandson with a slight smile.
Huang Mo Yin hid his grin before saluting, "I'll get it done right away, you won't be disappointed."