Old Master Xu was so enraged that he fainted. Xu Wei's father was a cowardly man, and Xu Wei's uncle was staying in the front yard to accompany the guests at this time.
By the time Fuquan's men arrived, Leng Yue had managed to escape.
Second Master Xu was dumped at the entrance of Xu Manor. He lay on the ground, gasping for breath like a man who had survived a disaster.
The blood on his neck looked extremely terrifying.
The servants wailed and covered their wounds.
Passers - by looked from afar and dared not get close.
"Isn't it Old Lady Xu's birthday banquet today? They were distributing porridge at noon. What's going on now?"
"Hurry up and leave. Don't look. These are the secrets of the wealthy family. Do you want to lose your lives?"
"Ouch, then let's go quickly!"
After Second Master Xu recovered, he roared at the servant who was attending to him.
"Stop wailing! Help me back quickly!"
Damn it. If his legs weren't so weak, he would have gone back by himself. He didn't need to make a fool of himself here. What a bunch of useless things.
"Second Master! Young Master Pingyao... has been... found!!"
Just as Second Master Xu entered the door, a servant rushed in, gasping for breath.
"Where was he found, you idiot! Lead the way quickly!"
Second Master Xu didn't care about his own injuries and was eager to go back to see his son. Damn it, the eldest branch of the Xu family was too terrifying. He would never allow Pingyao to come here again!
Many people had the same thought as Second Master Xu. They all kept a close eye on their own children and were somewhat scared.
Even the friends who were on good terms with Xu Wei were disliked.
Birds of a feather flock together. Since Xu Wei was like this, his friends couldn't be any better.
The Xu family still managed to continue the dinner party with an air of forced calm.
Old Lady Xu appeared at the party for a few minutes after it started, then, citing the large crowd and the noise, was supported by her daughters - in - law back to her room.
As soon as the old lady left, the prefect's wife excused herself, and then many guests also left one after another.
First Lady Xu and Second Lady Xu were very distracted, but they still persisted until the end of the party.
During the whole party, few people were in the mood to eat. Lu Chao, however, ate until his belly was round. Looking at the absent - minded expressions on the faces of the Xu family members and the fact that Xu Wei never showed up again, he hummed a little tune contentedly.
Lu Yuanzhao listened to what his classmate said to him, frowned tightly, then looked at his two innocent and naive younger brothers beside him and let out a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he had been guarding them all the time. They couldn't come to the Xu family again in the future.
"Zhaozhao, do you feel that something is strange? Why do the adults seem to be avoiding us when they talk about something?"
Lu Yuanyi looked at a few ladies chatting animatedly beside him, then at the aunts in the distance with the same expressions.
Of course, it was because they were talking about things that were not suitable for children.
"Maybe they are talking about marriage matters," Lu Chao shook his head.
"Oh, that's possible. After all, it would affect a woman's reputation if it were said out. But are so many people getting married?" Lu Yuanyi scratched his head.
"Maybe," Lu Chao replied.
Hearing about this, Fuquan played with the ring in his hand.
The Xu family was really useless. They mustn't affect the noble person in the palace.
This young master of the Xu family was nothing special either.
Fuquan, who was still in Xu Manor, smacked his lips after taking a sip of the wine in his mouth, then said to his adopted son who was attending to him.
"You go and inform Old Master Xu later that there are many things to do in the palace, and we'll return to Bianjing tomorrow."
"Yes," the adopted son replied.
He didn't know which prince was behind this. He had to go back quickly to report to his master. As for this young master of the Xu family, tsk tsk tsk, he had thought the young master could help the young master in the palace, but now it seemed that as long as he didn't cause trouble, it would be good enough.
Fuquan suppressed his dissatisfaction in his heart and sighed.
In the back yard of Xu Manor, Old Master Xu had been given acupuncture and taken medicine and was sleeping soundly. Xu Wei was kneeling in front of the bed and didn't dare to leave for a single step.
Xu Tongfang, Xu Wei's uncle, glanced at his nephew kneeling on the ground and motioned for him to go out.
Xu Wei looked at him but didn't move.
"You'll only irritate him and make his condition worse by staying here. Come in again when he wakes up and wants to see you. Go and kneel outside," Xu Tongfang lowered his voice.
Because of the old master's favor, Xu Wei never took this uncle seriously before. Of course, he pretended not to hear now and remained motionless.
"If the old master falls seriously ill because of this, do you think your aunt will spare you? Hmm?"
Xu Tongfang lowered his voice even more.
Only then did Xu Wei reluctantly stand up. Maybe he had knelt for too long, and he staggered a few steps. He looked at his uncle who was guarding the sickbed and then walked out.
Xu Wei's father and mother were guarding Old Madam Xu at this time. Old Madam Xu had been ill some time ago and had just recovered a little. They absolutely dared not tell her what had happened today.
"You two go to the front yard to entertain the guests quickly. What are you doing with me, an old woman?"
Old Madam Xu waved her hand at her eldest son who had been chatting aimlessly with her.
"Father is there, and Zisi is there too. Father has told us that on your birthday today, we can't leave you alone."
Old Madam Xu drank a mouthful of tea irritably.
"Seeing so many people here, I'm happy. I still want to have a few drinks with everyone. But you guys keep saying that I can't drink. How disappointing."
Eldest Master Xu wiped the sweat off his forehead.
"Oh, Mother. You still want to have a few drinks. Sister has told us that we can't spoil you. You have to take good care of your health. If you lose even one tael of weight when she comes back next year, she'll punch me."
First Lady Xu joked.
"You naughty girl. It seems that I have to eat more meat for your sake," Old Madam Xu laughed heartily.
"All right, all right. I'm going to lie down now. Tell Zisi not to drink too much. Ask the kitchen to prepare some hangover soup. Your father is old. You should take more care of him."
...
After Old Madam Xu went to bed, the two of them carefully instructed the servants in the courtyard and then rushed to Old Master Xu's courtyard in a hurry.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, they saw their son kneeling there. First Lady Xu rushed forward in three big steps.
"My son!"
Xu Wei looked up at his parents and then asked anxiously,
"Is Grandmother all right?"
Xu's Father looked at his once - proud son with a dark face. This son had been brought up by Old Master Xu since childhood, and he had hardly been able to get involved. He never expected that his son would make such a big mistake.
Slap!
No one expected that Xu's Father, who had always been honest and gentle, would slap his own son.
Xu's Mother didn't dare to persuade him. She just lovingly helped Xu Wei up and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.
"If anything happens to your grandfather because of you, I'll break your legs!"
After saying that, he kicked Xu Wei again.
"Sir, you're going to kill him! Son, quickly tell your father that you've realized your mistake! Wuwuwu."
It was as if the pain was on her own body when her son was hurt. Xu's Mother hugged Xu Wei and cried.
"Son... knows... I've realized my mistake! Father."
...
At the hour of Hai, Old Master Xu finally woke up slowly. His two sons helped him sit up and fed him some ganoderma water. The doctor in the manor felt his pulse and said slowly,
"Old Master Xu fainted because of extreme anger. Although he has recovered now, his mind has been damaged. In the following days, he needs to calm his mind and avoid extreme emotions. He should take good care of himself."
Old Master Xu nodded slightly and told the doctor to leave.
"Where is that wretch?"
"Kneeling at the door," the son replied.
"Let him come in. I have something to ask him."
Hearing that his grandfather had woken up, Xu Wei crawled in staggeringly.
"Grandfather! Grandson is sorry for you!!"
Looking at the little grandson kowtowing in front of the coffin, Old Master Xu seemed to be looking at a stranger. He scrutinized him with a glance.
This strange look made Xu Wei can't help shivering.
