I just want to repair a flute [Martial Arts]

It was a month later that the matter of the Sun Mansion was finally settled.

It was not until he received the reply from the old man sent by Jiangnan that Yuan Suiyun told the whole thing to Yuan Dongyuan. The latter was shocked to learn that Lu Xiangchuan had joined forces with Dapeng, a subordinate of King Wanpeng, to launch a rebellion, seriously injuring Sun Jian, killing Han Tang, and even forcing the old man into a desperate situation. He immediately asked, "How is Uncle Yu?!"

"I got hurt a little, but I'm fine now." Yuan Suiyun handed the letter to him. Yuan Dongyuan unfolded it and saw that the old man's handwriting was still as steady as before, and his words were still calm. He felt relieved: "Fortunately, fortunately... I didn't expect that Lu Xiangchuan would have such a heart! Yu Bo treated him well. Over the years, he has always respected him as much as Sun Jian. I even think that he is planning to hand over part of his family business to Lu Xiangchuan..."

He felt that Lu Xiangchuan had let the old man down and was therefore very angry. However, Yuan Suiyun felt that there was nothing strange about this matter - once the old man was killed, Lu Xiangchuan would be able to obtain all of the Sun Mansion. He would no longer have to see the hated Sun Jian, nor would he have to kowtow under the pressure of the old man. With such a huge benefit, isn't it worth the risk for him to take a try?

"How is Lu Xiangchuan?" The letter did not mention the fate of this traitor. Yuan Dongyuan snorted coldly and asked his son. "Over the years, Yu Bo is no longer as cruel as he was when he was young... Well, after all, he has raised this man for so many years, even if he is raising a dog, he has feelings for it. But when it comes to betrayal, he should be killed as a warning to others... He won't let him go, right?"

"Dad, maybe you think too highly of the old man." Yuan Suiyun already knew the ending of Lu Xiangchuan, so he told him very lightly. "Lu Xiangchuan had a friend named Xia Qing. They grew up together and went through life together. Xia Qing was the person Lu Xiangchuan trusted the most and even helped him manage part of his family property. After Lu Xiangchuan was driven away by the old man, he went to find Xia Qing, but he didn't know that the old man had bribed Xia Qing and gave him a bottle of poison, which he put in the wine for Lu Xiangchuan."

Then he died, killed by the poisoned wine handed to him by his good friend.

"..."

After a moment of silence, Yuan Dongyuan let out a sigh. "...People who betray others will eventually be betrayed by the people they trust the most. Haha, it turns out that Yu Bo had already written an ending for Ritsu Xiangchuan."

"People like the old man will never be unprepared no matter what kind of situation they face." Yuan Suiyun said with a smile. There was also the old man's mortal enemy, King Wanpeng. There was a rumor in the martial arts world that he was usurped by his confidant Dapeng, so Tucheng was able to cooperate with Lu Xiangchuan's actions and hunt down the people in the Sun Mansion. However, as soon as Lu Xiangchuan fell, Tucheng's head was immediately hung on the gate of Wanpeng Fort. King Wanpeng still controlled everything in Wanpeng Fort, and it seemed that nothing had changed.

——However, has what has happened really left no changes?

"Uncle Yu, he must be heartbroken... I have to write him a letter!" Yuan Dongyuan was old and didn't dare to leave Wuzheng Villa easily. He couldn't go to Jiangnan to comfort his friend in person. Yuan Suiyun helped him grind the ink and stood aside to watch him write a long reply letter to the old man. He still comforted his father, saying, "It's not that nothing good happened."

Yuan Dongyuan held a pen and asked him unhappily, "What good can come of this? There are still many things to deal with later!"

"After the old man got into trouble, his son-in-law came from afar to help him. It's easy to add icing on the cake, but it's hard to help someone in need. I heard that Xiaodie has returned to the Sun Mansion. And Yi Qianlong, there were rumors in the martial arts world that he and the old man had a falling out and never had any contact, but this time the rebellion was quelled thanks to him. After all, there are not only traitors under the old man's command, but also so many loyal people. How can we be sad for the traitors but not happy for the loyal ministers?" Yuan Suiyun gently put his hand on his father's shoulder. "Although he did misjudge some people, there are also some people he didn't misjudge, right?"

However, after hearing what he said, Yuan Dongyuan suddenly raised his head and looked at him deeply. Yuan Suiyun felt a little amused by his father's look and couldn't help but ask him softly, "What's wrong? Do you think I said something wrong?"

"I was just thinking, if you were Yu Bo's son and Sun Jian was my son, we would both be happy." Yuan Dongyuan said half jokingly. Yuan Suiyun couldn't help but sit next to his father and joked with him: "I don't want it, it's because I'm your son that old man likes me so much now."

He did not go to Jiangnan in person because he knew that with his personality, he would not do such a thing as helping others in need. If he really did it, the old man would still suspect that he was taking advantage of the situation and causing trouble. He had to devote his energy to guarding against his actions, so it would be better to send his men to help.

"Nonsense, who wouldn't like my Suiyun?" Yuan Dongyuan couldn't help but overflow with love just by looking at him. "Alas, sometimes, I really hate Xiaoyun for appearing in front of you like that."

"father?"

"Why? Dad has been young before, and he has liked someone before, so how can I not understand your feelings? The first person you meet after you regain your sight is naturally different from others, not to mention he is so handsome. Everyone has a love for beauty." Yuan Dongyuan sighed, because during the time when Yun Chuxiu was away, he also tried to introduce some young girls who were well-matched to his son, but Yuan Suiyun always acted politely but actually kept people at a distance. What smart girl would not understand what he meant?

There were some girls who were intimidated by his charm and wanted to get close to him, but Yuan Suiyun was not happy about it. Yuan Dongyuan thought about what had happened before and was afraid to act rashly, so he did not dare to force him. Otherwise, if he really cut off the source of the trouble and let the girls who loved him die in "accidents", he would not have the face to invite anyone to the villa again.

——After what happened at the banquet, he no longer dared to deceive himself or ignore Yuan Suiyun’s cruelty.

"He has more than just a face." Yuan Suiyun laughed. Although his face always had a spring breeze-like smile, it was only at this moment that the smile spread into his eyes, making him look much more lively.

After all, he is still a young man. Yuan Dongyuan looked at him, feeling both relieved and helpless. He wanted to say a few more words to him, but couldn't bear to do so. He just waved his hand and said, "Okay, go down first, and let me be alone for a while."

"I'll come over in the afternoon to play chess with Dad." Yuan Suiyun said considerately, and went out to call the maid and asked her to go in and change the cold tea.

Afterwards, he returned to the study and found Ding Feng had been waiting there for a long time. He couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong? Did something go wrong again?"

Seeing his nonchalant look, Ding Feng was a little anxious, but he didn't have the courage to say more, so he had to quickly hand over the secret letter in his hand. Yuan Suiyun took it and took a look. There was a flash of surprise in his eyes, and then he returned to his calm. "Interesting." He turned his head and gently closed his palm, and the letter turned into a pile of flying ash in his palm. Ding Feng keenly felt that there was something wrong with his reaction, and immediately took a step back, standing still with his eyes and nose watching his heart.

"I have sent invitations to so many people in the past few years. Now, it is finally someone else's turn to send me an invitation." Yuan Suiyun put his hands behind his back, walked slowly to the window, and looked at the sky outside. "How did the letter get to you?"

"Lawyer Lu said that they found the letter on Bat Island, and there was a box with the letter, which was placed on the reef outside the door. However, after asking the guards on duty, no one found anyone on the island. After getting the letter, they searched everywhere and almost turned the island upside down, but still found no trace of any outsiders, so they sent the letter and the box here, and ask the young master to make a decision."

Yuan Suiyun said calmly, "It's not unusual that they can't find anyone, because they want to invite Mr. Bat to go out to sea for an appointment, and he must be very familiar with the set on the island. Go and take a look at what's in the box."

The box was also placed on the table. It was made of fine iron and was very sturdy. Ding Feng opened the lid as he was told, and soon came to Yuan Suiyun with a book in his hand: "It's a secret book."

Yuan Suiyun looked down and saw the five characters "Ruyi Orchid Finger" written on the cover, and immediately raised his eyebrows. Although the name of this martial art is beautiful and delicate, it is one of the most terrifying martial arts in the martial arts world in the past. It can break bones and hurt people without being seen, and it has long been lost. He has always been very interested in martial arts that he has never seen before, so he picked it up and flipped through it, and then said to Ding Feng: "It is quite sincere."

Ding Feng knew that he had just become interested in going to the appointment, but he still said with some concern: "I wonder if they know the identity of the young master. If they want to use this to threaten you, the young master..."

"Isn't that interesting? However, since he paid such a high price to hire me, he must want to have more enemies." Yuan Suiyun smiled at him and then ordered. "Ding Feng, go check someone."

"Who?"

Yuan Suiyun turned to the last page of the secret book and showed him the signature that someone had deliberately left there: Gong Jiu!
Ding Feng took the order and left. However, Yuan Suiyun accidentally got this secret book, and he was naturally excited, so he just read it while practicing in the yard. In the afternoon, Yuan Dongyuan sent someone to look for him, but seeing that he was still immersed in practicing, he didn't notice his arrival at all, and then he retreated silently.

It was not until night fell that he stopped and asked the servants guarding outside the yard to come in to light the lamps and serve tea. He also ordered them to fetch hot water and help him bathe and change clothes.

Yuan Suiyun noticed something was wrong starting with a gust of wind.

The wind that night was very gentle, blowing through his hair gently like a hand, but it brought with it an unusual, biting chill that crawled up his entire body from the soles of his feet.

Then, Yuan Suiyun heard footsteps. The footsteps were different from those of ordinary people. They were high and low and walked very slowly. It should be that one of the person's feet was broken and he had to drag his feet on the ground. As the footsteps gradually approached, the pungent smell of blood also spread between his nostrils.

But how could a seriously injured person appear in his yard out of nowhere?

Yuan Suiyun was a little confused, but when he thought about the appearance of Yun Chuxiu and Li Zixi, he felt that he should not be surprised, so he turned around slowly and took a look - in just one glance, he felt as if he was nailed to the spot, and suddenly lost all expression and emotion.

A maid passed by him carrying tea and looked over inadvertently, only to see a blood-stained man standing crookedly under the banyan tree in the dark night, holding up the thick trunk and raising his head with difficulty. That face, that face covered in blood——

"It's, it's a ghost--" She screamed in fear, but the scream disappeared in her broken trachea before it could even come out of her mouth--a leaf flew past in front of her and instantly cut her throat like a knife!
With a snap, the tea set in her hand fell to the ground and shattered. A man appeared behind Yuan Suiyun and caught the body of the maid, but he was silent as a mute. Only Young Master Yuan ordered in a deep voice: "Let everyone go down, and don't let the servants of the villa get close to my yard again!"

"Yes." The man agreed, holding the body and disappeared into the night. Yuan Suiyun took a deep breath, and finally suppressed the boiling anger in his heart, and then walked towards the bloody man.

"A Tu." His tone was still gentle, with the intimacy between lovers, he reached out and gently lifted Yun Chuxiu's chin. It was very difficult for the other party to even raise his head, because his neck was also broken. With just one glance, he could see Yun Chuxiu's injuries, but with such serious injuries, how could the other party still be alive?
But he still reached out and hugged his lover, who could hardly stand, and whispered softly in his ear: "You're back."

"Sui, Suiyun..." As if something had triggered her, Yun Chuxiu leaned her head against his chest and looked at him with difficulty. His face, which was so beautiful that it was rare in the world, was now only a bloody mess, and he could no longer see the former brightness, but he still tried to smile at Yuan Suiyun.

"I'm back as promised..."

After saying that, he collapsed powerlessly.

(End of this chapter)