The Prodigal Son

Faced with Qin Yu's question, Xu Wan's face quickly regained its seriousness.

"I want to tell you about Uncle Shen."

Xu Wan sighed softly, "You know the relationship between my family and Uncle Shen. I'd like to ask you to plead for him before His Majesty after you return to the capital..."

She knew in her heart that no matter how much Shen Jue tried to make amends, he would definitely be held accountable after returning to the capital.

With those merits, Shen Jue's life should be spared.

But it's hard to say about the others.

She felt a pang of sadness when she saw Shen Jue slap himself in anger yesterday.

If anyone could plead for Shen Jue right now, it would be Qin Yu.

"So that's all the fuss about?"

Qin Yu was speechless for a moment.

"So what do you think it is?"

Xu Wan bit her thin lips lightly, but felt inexplicably guilty.

She was afraid that Qin Yu would realize that she hadn't come solely for this matter.

In truth, she knew in her heart that asking Qin Yu to plead for Shen Jue was just an excuse.

She wanted to talk to Qin Yu more.

"Have you gone stupid from practicing martial arts?"

Qin Yu rolled his eyes at Xu Wan. "If I hadn't pleaded for Shen Jue, would Lin Gong have mentioned Shen Jue's contributions so much in the battle report? Your insight is terrible!"

"You've gone stupid from practicing martial arts!"

Xu Wan glared at him angrily, "I wanted to ask you to say a good word for him in front of His Majesty."

"You really think highly of me."

Qin Yu smiled at Xu Wan, "Do I look like someone who can speak with authority in front of His Majesty?"

Anyone who didn't know better would think he was a favorite of the female demon.

In reality, the female devil might be plotting to get back at him!

Ugh!

Outwardly glamorous, inwardly lost!

The bitterness in his heart was something he couldn't tell anyone!

"picture!"

Xu Wan smiled gently, her eyes lowered, "You are a great contributor to His Majesty's expansion of territory."

"Aren't you all like that?"

Qin Yu chuckled.

Xu Wan smiled and said, "We can't compare to you. At most, we're just doing odd jobs. You're the commander-in-chief! I wonder if the Duke of Wei already knows about this. If he does, he'll be overjoyed."

Qin Yu shook his head and smiled to himself, "I don't care whether he's happy or not, I just hope he won't beat me up again."

The old man always believed that "spare the rod and spoil the child."

As a result, after so many years of beatings, he still couldn't turn the old man into a filial son; instead, he made him more and more rebellious.

"You deserved it!"

Xu Wan glared at him, "Just look at all the awful things you've done in the past. It's a good thing you have a congenital deficiency in your meridians, otherwise, with the Duke of Wei's temper, he would have beaten you so badly you couldn't even crawl..."

Speaking of Qin Yu's past, Xu Wan couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

She doesn't know whether Qin Yu and his grandfather are acting together, or if it's just Qin Yu acting alone.

But without a doubt, none of the beatings Qin Yu received before were in vain!

"You know what, it's true!"

Qin Yu laughed heartily, "You have no idea how badly that old man beat me after I went to you and cursed at you! I was practically lying on the bed the whole time..."

"I lay in bed for seven days."

Xu Wan picked up the conversation.

"Huh? How did you know?"

Qin Yu was surprised.

"Why wouldn't I know?"

Xu Wanqiong snorted lightly, "I also know that you kept cursing at me while you were lying in bed, and even called me despicable!"

Hearing Xu Wan's words, Qin Yu couldn't help but awkwardly touch his nose.

He did indeed say that.

However, he didn't really think Xu Wan was despicable.

He was simply venting all his anger on Xu Wan because he had been beaten so badly by the old man, and he wanted to curse her with the most offensive language he could muster.

But how did she find out about this?

Who told her?

Aunt Sun? Aunt Wu?

Or perhaps a sledgehammer?

No way, they probably wouldn't tell her the things they said to Xu Wan.

"You even know that?"

Qin Yu looked suspicious and joked, "You've planted a spy in our house?"

"Pooh!"

Xu Wan spat lightly, "I heard you were beaten badly by the Duke of Wei. I was going to bring you some medicine, but as soon as I got to your courtyard gate, I heard you screaming like a pig being slaughtered and cursing me incessantly. I left in a fit of anger..."

"Is that so?"

Qin Yu was full of surprise, then suddenly realized, "So, you came to my house later specifically when I wasn't home?"

"Otherwise what?"

Xu Wan was slightly annoyed. "If I were to run up to you again and let you scold me, wouldn't that be truly despicable?"

"Yes, yes! I am guilty!"

Seeing that she was about to bring up old grievances again, Qin Yu quickly stopped her, "How about this, I'll have someone bring some wine over, and I'll toast you a few times, as an apology?"

"Don't!"

Xu Wan quickly stopped him, "I can't let you drink alcohol in your health! Let's drink tea instead!"

Yo!

They actually agreed!

Helpless, Qin Yu had no choice but to pick up the teapot, have Xu Wan pour him a cup of tea, and then fill his own cup.

"Come on! Let's have a drink!"

Qin Yu picked up his teacup. "All the past grievances are in this tea! From now on, neither of us is allowed to mention them again!"

"You wish!"

Xu Wan wrinkled her nose, a sly look on her face. "Let me tell you, I hold grudges very well!"

How vengeful are they?

Qin Yu asked with a smile.

"There are many."

Xu Wan downed her tea in one gulp, a look of reminiscence on her face. "When we were little, we went to raid bird nests. You let me climb the tree by stepping on your shoulders, but you lost your balance and I fell down..."

"How dare you say that!"

Hearing this, Qin Yu immediately flew into a rage, "What do you mean I lost my footing? You clearly lost your balance! You fell and cried your eyes out, and your brother thought I bullied you, so he rushed over and punched me twice, making my nose bleed!"

"Didn't my brother get a severe scolding from my dad afterward?"

Xu Wan chuckled, "When you were little, you always caught caterpillars to scare me. Once you even hid two caterpillars in my pocket..."

"Huh? Is that so?"

Qin Yu was surprised, but then simply said, "Alright, I'll punish myself with a drink!"

He really couldn't remember that.

However, he was indeed quite mischievous when he was young, and he might actually be capable of doing such a thing.

Xu Wan glanced at him with a smile, then asked with a grin, "Do you remember when we went to steal the dog?"

"Stealing...a dog?"

Qin Yu was taken aback, thought about it carefully, and then remembered, "What do you mean by stealing a dog? We went to Old Man Tian's house to catch some puppies to play with, but we angered the mother dog, and we almost got bitten..."

"right!"

Xu Wan nodded and smiled, "Your first reaction was to shield me behind you, which touched me for a long time..."

The two talked about their childhood, drinking tea one cup after another, and laughing heartily from time to time.

It must be said that Xu Wan has an excellent memory.

There are many things that Qin Yu wouldn't remember if she didn't bring them up.

Qin Xiong, who was outside, peeked out and watched the two drinking heartily. He couldn't help but feel secretly pleased.

I'll tell the Duke later that the two of them have reconciled; he'll definitely be very happy...