Chapter 19: 019 Uncle Wuâs actions are too daring, killing with ruthlessness (3 updates) Chapter 19: 019 Uncle Wuâs actions are too daring, killing with ruthlessness (3 updates) Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Accompanied by Tang Moâs screams, a group of people rushed into the East Courtyard, only to see her lying on the ground, bruised and battered, with her clothes in tatters. It had just rained, and the ground was very dirty; she was covered in mud.
Wretched, miserable!
âWhat happened?â Zhang Liyun looked bewildered, raising her eyes to search for Tang Wan.
Tang Wan had also heard the scream. She had just come out of the house, looking perplexed, and before she could react, someone had already stood in front of her.
âMadam Tang, I was the one who ordered someone to beat her.â
The voice was soft, but the autumn wind blew chillingly.
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The issue dated back to a few minutes ago.
Tang Wan had greeted Jiang Jinsang before returning to her room. Since outsiders were staying in the courtyard, she couldnât behave as recklessly as before, so she stayed in her room.
Perhaps due to the rain and overcast sky, it got dark particularly early, and the lamps in the East Courtyard were all turned on.
But Jiang Jinsang was not in his room at that moment. With Tang Wanâs permission, he was in her study casually flipping through a book.
However, everyone in the Jiang Family knew that their master was in a bad mood. A simple page of content had taken him over half an hour to read, clearly showing his mind was elsewhere.
âMaster.â A member of the Jiang Family leaned over, âSomeone has been looking for you, hovering around the room entrance for quite a while.â
âHmm?â
âItâs Tang Mo, at the entrance of the room.â
Jiang Jinsang got up. At that moment, he was in the study of the South House. From the windowâs gap, he could see clearly that Tang Mo seemed to be holding something while pacing at his doorway.
âItâs been a while. I thought she would leave soon, but didnât expect her to linger for such a long time.â The Jiang Family member hadnât mentioned it earlier, noticing Jiang Jinsangâs bad mood.
Jiang Jinsang held the book in his hand, rubbed its cover, a faint gleam flickering in his eyes. He raised his hand slightly, and the Jiang Family member leaned closer.
He muttered a few words, and the Jiang Family members exchanged glances.
So harsh?
Tang Mo was holding pastries, intending to privately find Jiang Jinsang to make her presence known and take the opportunity to apologize for last time. But he had been too harsh on her before, leaving her still apprehensive and afraid to approach recklessly.
Furthermore, she was worried that the noise might be heard by Tang Wan next door, risking her disdain once more, so she hesitated, not daring to proceed.
As soon as she arrived, she entered the sight of the Jiang Family members, who had been watching her for a considerable period.
âMaster, are you sure you want to do this? This is the Tang Familyâs residence.â
Jiang Jinsang squinted, âSince when did my words need repeating?â
The few of them nodded.
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Tang Mo was still hesitating. Seeing that it was almost time for dinner and that sheâd have to leave after eating, she took a deep breath, steeled her nerves, and prepared to knock on the door.
But before she could knock, a kick came flying at her back, sending her straight to the ground.
âWhere the hell did this thief come from, what do you want to do!â
Tang Mo screamed, the impact taking her and her belongings tumbling to the ground, her spine feeling like it was about to split. Apart from shouting, she couldnât utter a clear word, let alone ask for help.
And two big men had already rushed over, starting to âgang upâ on her.
Being close by, Tang Wan rushed over first and just happened to see Jiang Jinsang also coming out from the opposite door. The old house was dimly lit, and it was only by recognizing the voice that Tang Wan realized it was Tang Mo being beaten.
âStop beating, stopâIâm Tang Moâ¦â Tang Mo cried out, fists raining down as swiftly as a storm.
âFifth Master, whatâs going on?â Tang Wan frowned, looking puzzled.
âSecond Miss Tang?â Jiang Jinsang frowned, seemingly scrutinizing the person on the ground.
âItâs me, itâs meââ Tang Mo, not having endured such a plight before, whimpered in immense pain.
âStop now.â Jiang Jinsang gave the order, and only then did the two big men halt.
By that time, Tang Lao and Zhang Liyun also arrived, resulting in the scene they had just witnessed, alarmed and heart-pounding.
Seeing her daughter beaten and in such a miserable state, how could Zhang Liyun remain indifferent? Her demeanor was agitated, yet she tried hard to suppress her anger, âFifth Master, did you order this beating? What happened?â
She hurriedly raised her hand to pull Tang Mo up. Being close, she saw the extent of her injuries and felt a heartache that reddened her eyes.
Even if Tang Mo wasnât the Tang Familyâs biological child, she had the Tang Familyâs surname and was a part of them. For someone to be beaten on their own grounds, how outrageous of Fifth Master Jiangâ¦
Today, if he doesnât provide a proper reason, Zhang Liyun will certainly not let it go easily.
Jiang Jinsang frowned, âFirst, I wasnât aware this person was Second Miss Tang. She was sneaking around the courtyard, and the lighting was poor. I thought a thief had entered the house.â
âMiss Tang previously assured that her courtyard was absolutely quiet, and no one would enter without permission. At her age, even Old Mr. Tang avoids it, not coming in randomly. Suddenly, a figure was lingering, so I got suspicious.â
âIf there was something, just knock on the door directly, but to linger in the courtyard and peek inside repeatedly, if thatâs not a thief, what is it?â
A thief?
Tang Mo burned with anger, yet Jiang Jinsang was speaking the truth.
âFifth Master Jiang, you considered my daughter a thief?â Zhang Liyun was so enraged her voice trembled.
âThe sky was too dark, and I truly couldnât see clearly.â His tone was firm.
âI told you who I was⦠Ouchââ Tang Mo raised her voice, pulling on her injury, sending tingles up her scalp.
âSecond Miss Tang, truly sorry. We arenât acquainted, so I couldnât recognize your voice. You see, you were sneaky at someone elseâs door, it wasnât our fault for misunderstandingâ¦â
Someone elseâs door?
There were only two rooms here, and to disturb Jiang Jinsang, it had to be at his door.
Those with Jiang Jinsang were carefully selected from the family, generally honest fellows.
But in serious matters, they were adept at dealing with them.
âYou say you donât stay in the front yard but keep running to someone elseâs place, what is it?â The Jiang Family member added another jab.
Tang Mo had previously intruded into Tang Wanâs room, and now she entered someone elseâs courtyard. It seemed nothing was impossible becauseâ¦
She was a habitual offender!
âYou⦠I justâ¦â Tang Moâs body was in immense pain, tears of grievance streaming down her face.
âYou what?â The Jiang Family member spoke with an impassive expression.
It was already dark, and she wanted to knock on a strangerâs room door? Such words, Tang Mo couldnât voice them, and could only swallow this bitter pill.
âI just, Iâ¦â Tang Mo was getting anxious.
âEnough, isnât it embarrassing enough? You previously entered Wanwanâs room without permission, and this time what are you trying to do!â Tang Lao rebuked, the truth of the Jiang Family memberâs words being quite clear, âTheyâve already given you enough face, get out now!â
âItâs fine, just educate well, control your legs, and guard your mouth, donât walk around randomly, and donât speak recklessly.â
Jiang Jinsangâs final words had a deeper meaning, but Tang Mo was left utterly confusedâ¦
Since yesterday, she hadnât even seen him, speak recklessly? What did that mean?
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Zhang Liyun was fuming inside, hating herself for having a daughter who couldnât sit still, who was disappointing. What kind of temper did this Fifth Master Jiang have, why would you go seeking him out!
Her daughter was beaten, leaving Zhang Liyun with no outlet for her rage, and eventually, she had to apologize to Jiang Jinsang.
As the atmosphere in the courtyard turned subtly awkward, Jiang Jinsang tilted his head slightly, looking at the person standing behind him at an angle, âMiss Tang, Iâm sorryâ¦â
âWhat?â Tang Wan still hadnât come back to her senses. Why was he apologizing to her?
âThey were busy catching a thief earlierâ¦â He gestured to a spot where an empty flowerpot had been kicked over, dirt from inside spilled all over the ground.
âIâm sorry, I just moved in and accidentally dirtied your courtyard.â
The voice was gentle, but the words were frost-bitten.
It was evidently implying that Tang Mo was unclean.
Tang Wan was already stunned by someoneâs series of actions, being struck, rebuked, and then having a bucket of filth poured over and stepped on?
To harm oneâs heart and spirit, this was about the level.