The cold spring has passed, and the vibrant summer gradually arrives.
The scorching sunlight beats down on the earth, the air filled with hot waves, and there’s not a hint of a cool breeze in the distance, with cicadas singing everywhere.
Yue Er ultimately did not interfere with this matter.
It was Shih Shaoling who took action, though it couldn’t exactly be called an intervention.
That Lv Zhaoliang forgot the pain after his wounds healed, and just when his injuries were slightly better, he went to Bai Fang Pavilion to seek out his favorite girl again.
Shih Shaoling had been having someone watch over him for some time.
Seeing the opportunity, he couldn’t pass it up and immediately sent a few ruffians over.
The group fought fiercely over a girl, throwing the entire Bai Fang Pavilion into chaos.
Although Lv Zhaoliang wasn’t very successful in other matters, he played the hero at Bai Fang Pavilion.
To protect his favorite, he didn’t mind getting beaten to a pulp.
The ruffians, having received silver and hints from Shih Shaoling, showed no mercy and beat him ruthlessly.
In the end, Lv Zhaoliang couldn’t hold on any longer and abandoned the young girl to flee.
Even so, he still ended up with a broken arm and multiple injuries.
The ruffians sneered as they mocked him, taking the girl away with them.
"Hahaha, still trying to play the big shot in front of me, this chick was mine to begin with!"
"Exactly, take a look at yourself, do you really think you’re a match for Lady Yan Hong?"
"Haha, look at him, so pathetic, don’t come back again or you’ll continue to be a disgrace!"
Lv Zhaoliang ran halfway out but was too angered and turned back.
Furiously shouting and stamping his feet, he commanded the servant boys around him.
"Why are you standing there, get in there!"
"When has our Fuguo Duke’s Mansion ever suffered such humiliation! Go, now!"
In rage, he couldn’t help but kick a few of the servant boys’ behinds.
"Move it!"
The servant boys, feeling wronged, wore bitter expressions one after another.
"Young Master, the Master has instructed us not to cause trouble outside again, do you not remember the beating you just took?"
With so many concubines at home, how could they not compare to this Yan Hong girl?
"If the Master finds out, we’ll all be done for!"
Lv Zhaoliang bellowed in anger.
"If you don’t go, I’ll make sure you’re done for right now!"
The servants looked around but still didn’t step forward.
Choosing between the Young Master and the Master, of course, they’d choose the Master; they’re not foolish.
The ruffians grinned triumphantly, their smiles even more sinister.
"Hahaha, just go home and suck on your mother’s tits!"
"Not even grown up, can’t even enjoy this minor right, you might as well just go home!"
After ridiculing him, they weren’t satisfied and went forward to beat Lv Zhaoliang again.
Previously, it was a broken arm; this time, a broken leg.
Lv Zhaoliang’s face and neck were covered in blood, dripping down.
"A toad trying to eat swan meat, Lady Yan Hong, let’s go!"
With that said, the ruffians arrogantly left.
Leaving only Lv Zhaoliang and the cowardly servant boys behind.
...
"Young Master, are you alright?"
Lv Zhaoliang, black and blue-faced, glared fiercely at him.
"What do you think?"
"Seeing me like this, are you happy?"
The servant boys felt deeply remorseful.
"Don’t worry, we’ve already sent someone to follow them and have also called for a doctor for you!"
Lv Zhaoliang, frustrated and exasperated.
"What doctor, I want to go home!"
The servant boys quickly reminded him kindly.
"Master, if the Master finds out you fought in a brothel for a woman, then you..."
Then the cost would not just be a broken arm and leg.
Lv Zhaoliang reconsidered, wiping the blood from his forehead with his sleeve, gritting his teeth, and was speechless.
"Fine!"
"When I find out who it was, I’ll end their entire family!"
"Let’s go!"
"Yes!"
...
During the summer season, an injured Lv Zhaoliang didn’t return to the mansion for five whole days and nights.
He had the servants find a hidden inn to stay at and called a doctor to come treat him.
Although the arm and leg were broken, they weren’t too severe. After being reset and fixed, they’d heal within a year or two.
But this humiliation... who could swallow it down?
"Have you found out who it was?"
He fiercely grabbed the servant’s collar, asking viciously.
"We found out, Master, it was a group of ruffians from the street of Bai Fang Pavilion!" the servant replied timidly.
Lv Zhaoliang was somewhat incredulous.
"Then why would they find trouble for no reason, could someone have bribed them?"
The servants were bewildered and shook their heads.
"Master, this kind of scheme would be kept secret, who would openly say it!"
"You should consider if you’ve offended anyone recently."