Chapter 25 Harmony
Chapter 25 Harmony
"Apologize!"
Ning Xiuyang remained expressionless in the face of Ye Jingxuan's mockery and ridicule.
On the contrary, Ye Yin's face immediately turned frosty upon hearing this, and she sternly rebuked Ye Jingxuan.
"Heh, Second Sister, are you out of your mind? You want me to apologize to him?" Ye Jingxuan chuckled lightly, pouting nonchalantly.
Clang!
Suddenly, a sword's cry rang out.
The next moment, Ye Yin flicked her soft sword, and the tip of the sword went straight to Ye Jingxuan's throat.
scare!
"Sixth Miss!"
Immediately, the guard who had just whipped the servant behind Ye Jingxuan drew his sword and stood in front of Ye Jingxuan, shouting urgently with a serious expression to confront him.
This scene immediately stunned everyone present.
Even many martial arts disciples in the distance stopped and looked on curiously when they saw the commotion.
Ning Xiuyang's expression froze. He never expected that Ye Yin would draw her sword against her elder brother Ye Jingxuan for his sake.
Although there was a competitive relationship, they were siblings for many years. On the surface, he was just a servant. Moreover, Ye Yin was eager to kill him, yet he was defending his dignity. This made Ning Xiuyang look at him with some new respect.
It seems that the daily "big stick" discipline has been quite effective during this period.
"You dared to draw your sword against me for the sake of a mere servant girl?" Ye Jingxuan was stunned, his face extremely gloomy. It took him a long time to react. Feeling the sharpness of the sword tip, he felt the hairs on his body stand on end.
Among the younger generation of the Ye family, Ye Yin is considered to be the most talented, second only to Ye Qingxian. No one of her peers can rival her.
Even in the entire city of Qinzhou, there are not many people of her age who can keep up with her.
Ye Jingxuan could only rely on his status as her elder brother to suppress her, and dared not fight her.
"I already said, please apologize, Second Brother!"
Ye Yin's expression remained unchanged, still gloomy and indifferent, as if she wouldn't let it go until Ye Jingxuan apologized.
As she finished speaking, a cold glint flashed in her eyes. She stared directly at Ye Jingxuan, whose face was gloomy, and said calmly, "Xiuyang is my cousin, and also the head of my courtyard. Second brother's words weren't meant to insult him, but rather to look down on your younger sister!"
"Or do you, Second Brother, think you can beat me right now?"
The implication was that if they didn't apologize, they would have to fight.
Ye Jingxuan's expression changed.
If it were just a simple sparring match, he would naturally not be afraid, but now that Ye Yin is in a fit of rage, if they really fight, he might end up seriously injured.
News has already spread from the Prefectural Governor's Office and the Garrison Command that the Crimson Python Mountain Secret Realm is about to open. If he is injured, then the Secret Realm will be completely irrelevant to him.
After a long silence, he stared at Ning Xiuyang through gritted teeth, his gaze gloomy and cold, and said, word by word, "It was my brother's rashness and carelessness, and his words were inappropriate. Brother Xiuyang, please don't take it to heart!"
After saying that, he gave a light snort and was about to leave.
Ye Yin's eyes also showed satisfaction. With Ye Jingxuan's words, it was equivalent to indirectly acknowledging Ning Xiuyang's status as her mother's nephew. In the future, no one else in the mansion would dare to spread any rumors.
But at that moment, something unexpected happened.
Whoosh!
Suddenly, a jet of crimson blood shot out.
"Uh... Second, Second Young Master..."
The guard who had drawn his sword to block Ye Jingxuan's path saw his sword clatter to the ground. He clutched his bleeding neck with both hands, his eyes filled with fear as he looked at Ye Jingxuan for help.
The sword light flashed swiftly, disappearing almost in an instant.
But Ye Jingxuan and Ye Yin were both martial artists, so they naturally saw who was making the move.
Seeing Ning Xiuyang slowly and methodically sheath his sword, everyone present was stunned for a moment, especially Ye Yin and Ye Jingxuan, whose expressions were frozen in disbelief as they stared at Ning Xiuyang.
No, are you crazy?
Kill Ye Jingxuan's men right in front of him?
Is it the same tactic as last time, suddenly attacking and killing Li Huailin?
Ye Yin was filled with helplessness and shock, her eyes fixed on Ning Xiuyang, a complex mix of emotions mixed with an undisguised excitement.
I have to admit, this bastard's ruthless and decisive mindset is very much to my liking.
No wonder he can always fit himself into a perfect state.
Ye Yin was in a daze, her face even slightly flushed. Looking at Ning Xiuyang, she felt a flutter in her heart.
"You bastard, how dare you kill my men?"
Ye Jingxuan also realized what was happening.
But before he could finish his angry shout, Ning Xiuyang, who had sheathed his sword, cupped his hands and said, "Second Young Master, you flatter me. I am but a lowly person, not worth mentioning. But the Sixth Miss is of noble birth and the bloodline of the Manor Lord. How can she allow a servant of the manor to be so presumptuous?"
"This man dared to draw his sword against the Sixth Miss, his disloyal and rebellious intentions are obvious. As the captain of the Miss's guards, I, Ning, have taken on the responsibility of protecting her. This minor punishment is also for the sake of the Second Young Master. We must not look down on others. What do you say, Second Young Master?"
Ning Xiuyang looked at Ye Jingxuan with an innocent and harmless expression and a bright smile.
Ye Jingxuan's expression turned pale and then red. What he said was indeed true; insubordination was always punishable by death.
Especially that phrase about looking down on people like a dog—how could he not know that Ning Xiuyang was retaliating? He had just insulted him by saying he was inferior to a mixed-breed dog in his own yard, and now Ning Xiuyang was using the insult about his guard looking down on people like a dog to mock him.
But the key point is that Ye Yin was the one who drew her sword first.
At that moment, Ye Jingxuan's mind was a complete mess, and he was unable to react at all.
Upon hearing Ning Xiuyang's words, Ye Yin suddenly had a flash of inspiration and immediately shouted, "Second Brother, how can you treat the guards at the academy like this? Is this how you treat your master?"
With Ye Yin speaking, the matter was settled.
Those who disobey and defy their superiors shall be killed without guilt.
Moreover, even if this matter blows up and is reported to the elders, with Ye Yin protecting this guy, it will eventually just fade away. The Ye family mansion is so big that the death of a few nameless guards won't cause any waves at all.
Is this guy really just a nephew or cousin of Ye Yin's mother's family?
The decisiveness and ruthlessness with which they acted were simply appalling.
Ye Jingxuan's face was extremely gloomy as he stared intently at Ning Xiuyang and Ye Yin, panting heavily.
"Ah Yin, Ah Xuan, what are you two doing standing at the door?"
At this moment, a young man dressed in fine clothes, with dark skin but bright, piercing eyes, walked out of the door. He always seemed to have a friendly smile on his lips, with one hand behind his back, and his every step exuded nobility.
Upon seeing this person, Ye Yin and Ye Jingxuan frowned simultaneously, then cupped their hands in greeting: "Big Brother."
This person was Ye Wenjing, the eldest son of the Ye family, and the stepson of the first wife, Liu Qingmei, who was adopted from a branch of the family.
"Hmph, we'll settle this score later!"
In front of Ye Wenjing, Ye Jingxuan didn't want to waste any more words. After uttering a harsh remark, he flicked his sleeves and left angrily. Before leaving, he gave Ning Xiuyang a deep look, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
Some time ago, Japan discussed with Ye Qiangyong, the head of the academy, about taking action against this kid, but he has been hiding in Ye Yin's courtyard and has never come out, so they have never been able to find an opportunity.
He had finally run into them today and wanted to teach them a lesson, but he never expected that he would lose the lives of the guards in his own courtyard. When had Ye Jingxuan ever suffered such humiliation?
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