This scholar is a bit cruel

Chapter 253 My brother-in-law is a martial artist!
"boom!"

There was a loud bang.

When people are in a state of extreme anger and despair, the power they unleash is terrifying.

However, the power of revenge is equally terrifying.

Faced with Lai Da's desperate counterattack, Luo Zijun did not back down, but clenched her fists and charged forward.

Li Zhengshan also drew his knife and charged forward with a face full of hatred.

The fight wasn't particularly exciting; it was a complete rout.

After a few moves, Lai Da collapsed in a pool of blood.

Luo Zijun shattered his chest with a single punch.

Li Zhengshan, filled with hatred, chopped off his head with a single blow.

Lai Da lay on the ground, his eyes wide open, his face contorted.

He looks like he died with his eyes wide open in disbelief.

He probably never understood until his death why a mere son-in-law could mobilize the army of the Great Liang, or why a frail scholar could suddenly become a martial artist.

If he had known what would happen today, he probably wouldn't have regarded this family as ants back then, and wouldn't have bothered to even glance at them.

The entire mountain villa gradually quieted down.

The chaos subsided, and only the low sobs of some women could be heard.

At this moment, Zi Yi, dressed in a purple tight-fitting armor and surrounded by a group of imperial guards, arrived at the backyard and reported: "Young Master Luo, apart from the martial artists who were shot, everyone in the manor has been captured. Among them are some officials who came here for entertainment. Her Majesty said that everything here is to be handled by Young Master Luo."

Luo Zijun looked at the corpse on the ground, pondered for a moment, and said, "Preserve and record all the evidence and present it to Your Majesty for review. After the women here have given their statements, if they have not committed any harmful acts, they can be released. As for the guards and officials, notify the yamen to come and conduct a thorough investigation and deal with them according to the law."

"As for this villa..."

Luo Zijun looked up and said, "After recording the evidence, let's burn it."

The sins committed inside were too numerous to recount, so they were burned clean.

Zi Yi agreed and instructed the people behind her to do as instructed.

Luo Zijun didn't linger any longer and prepared to leave with Bai Qingtong and the Bai family's guards. At this moment, a figure suddenly emerged timidly from the nearby flower bushes, looking at him with complicated eyes, and said in a trembling voice, "Luo... Luo Zijun..."

Luo Zijun had almost forgotten about her. She glanced at her and said, "Let's go, I'll take you home."

His tone was gentle, lacking the sharpness and intimidation of the past.

Tears welled up in Sun Yan'er's eyes and streamed down her face.

When Li Zhengshan saw that she was also there, he was immediately stunned, but he didn't dare to ask her any questions in front of so many people.

Luo Zijun led everyone away and left the manor.

Along the way, I saw many women who were disheveled or naked, kneeling on the ground trembling, and some wild beasts locked in iron cages roaring.

Seeing this scene, Sun Yan'er was even more shaken.

Bai Qingtong helped her into the carriage, and Luo Zijun followed.

Li Zhengshan and the Bai family's guards rode horses, following behind the carriage.

The carriage sped along and soon entered the city.

At this moment, Sun Yan'er, who had been crying with her head down the whole time, finally couldn't help but look up at the other side and cried, "Luo Zijun, aren't you going to ask me how I was arrested?"

Luo Zijun said calmly, "There's nothing to ask. Not only you, but many women who practice martial arts have also been arrested. This is not your fault. The past is the past. Don't think about it or mention it again."

Sun Yan'er cried, "Last night I met two men who were talking about you. They said you often go to Paradise Villa, so I... I just wanted to come and see..."

Luo Zijun frowned and asked, "Where are the two men?"

Sun Yan'er wiped away her tears and said, "They are people from the Blissful Manor. They deliberately tricked me into going there..."

Bai Qingtong suddenly turned cold and said, "Brother-in-law, it seems this is deliberately targeting you. Lai Da probably knew you were going to cause him trouble, so he tricked her into going. Luckily we came today, otherwise..."

Luo Zijun looked at the person opposite her and said, "Sun Yan'er, I've already made myself perfectly clear to you, are you still not giving up?"

Sun Yan'er lowered her head, tears streaming down her face, and cried out loud.

Bai Qingtong took out a handkerchief and handed it to her. Her lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but she held back.

Luo Zijun added, "I'm already married and a member of the Bai family. We'll still be friends, but there can't be any other relationship between us. I hope you understand."

Sun Yan'er lowered her head and cried, saying nothing more.

The carriage soon stopped on the street where she lived. Li Zhengshan said from outside, "Zijun, shall we go and pay a visit to your Uncle Sun?"

Luo Zijun said, "Brother-in-law, no need. Let Yan'er go back and get some rest. Don't tell anyone else about what happened today."

Li Zhengshan said, "Okay."

Bai Qingtong also assured, "The guards I brought today will not say anything wrong."

Although nothing actually happened at the Paradise Villa, if word gets out, her reputation will be ruined for life.

I believe the evils of the Paradise Villa will soon spread throughout Kyoto.

"Sun Yan'er, get out of the car. I won't see you off."

Luo Zijun spoke up.

Sun Yan'er glanced at him again, tears welling in her eyes, then at Miss Bai beside him. She wiped away her tears, got up, and left. After exiting the carriage, she turned back, tears still in her eyes, and said, "Luo Zijun, thank you..."

After saying that, she got off the carriage, tears streaming down her face, and quickly left.

She had known all along that she was no longer good enough for him...

The carriage continued its journey towards the inner city.

At this moment, Bai Qingtong finally spoke up: "Brother-in-law, what about your relationship with her..."

"We are just ordinary friends, Miss, please don't overthink it."

Luo Zijun interrupted him.

Seeing that he didn't want to say more, Bai Qingtong said "Oh" and didn't dare to ask any more questions. But then she suddenly remembered something and looked at him with a deep gaze, saying, "Brother-in-law, am I a clown in front of you?"

Luo Zijun was taken aback: "What brings you to say that, Miss Third?"

Bai Qingtong snorted and glared at him angrily, saying, "Every time I tell you that I am a very powerful martial artist and that I want to go out with you to protect you, do you secretly laugh at me in your heart?"

Luo Zijun said earnestly, "How could that be? I will only feel grateful in my heart."

"Hmph, you big liar!"

Bai Qingtong felt embarrassed and annoyed. She snorted, turned her face away, and ignored him.

As they approached the Bai residence, she couldn't help but say, "When we get back, I'm going to tell my sister that you bullied me!"

Luo Zijun protested, "How could I dare?"

Bai Qingtong rolled her eyes at him and said, "What do you mean you wouldn't dare? You're a great scholar, a martial artist, and a favorite of the Queen. Even if you bully me, I wouldn't dare say a word." Luo Zijun said seriously, "In the Bai family, I'm just a son-in-law. In front of the Third Miss, I'm just a brother-in-law. What great scholar, martial artist, or favorite—none of that matters to me. Have you ever seen a brother-in-law bully his sister-in-law?"

"Have."

Bai Qingtong said confidently, then looked at him and said, "Aren't you one?"

Luo Zijun shrugged, too lazy to argue with her anymore.

Arguing with an angry woman is unwise.

Bai Qingtong asked curiously, "Brother-in-law, don't you read at home every day? When did you start cultivating?"

Luo Zijun said, "It was a long time ago. My brother-in-law taught me."

At this moment, the carriage had stopped.

Luo Zijun lifted the curtain, stepped out of the carriage, and looked at Li Zhengshan riding over, saying, "Brother-in-law, isn't that right?"

Bai Qingtong also got out of the carriage and stood behind him.

Li Zhengshan, mounted on his horse, glanced at the two of them and laughed, "Third Miss, I am actually more shocked than you. When I first taught this boy, he had just begun to learn. It took him at most half a year to go from beginner to the sixth level of martial arts."

Upon hearing this, not only was Bai Qingtong filled with disbelief, but the other Bai family guards were also shocked.

"Brother Li, is this for real? He went from beginner to sixth level in just over half a year? Our son-in-law is even more amazing than those geniuses?"

"If it's true, then it's too incredible! It took me more than a year to go from the beginner level to the second level."

"It took me two years..."

The other guards of the Bai family were all filled with shock and disbelief.

Li Zhengshan said with a smug and proud expression, "How could I dare to lie to you in front of the Third Miss? I knew that my Zijun was a martial arts genius from the very beginning of his cultivation. Unfortunately, we were poor back then, and he only passed the imperial examination. So my sister and I made him focus on his studies and give up martial arts. Who knew that this kid would secretly cultivate and now he has reached the sixth level of martial arts. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes today, I wouldn't have believed it."

"Genius! Genius!"

Everyone exclaimed in amazement.

Bai Qingtong couldn't help but say, "Brother-in-law, if my eldest brother knew, he would probably rush back from Yujing to see you immediately. In our Bai family, my eldest brother has the most talent in martial arts, but I'm afraid he can't compare to you, brother-in-law."

Luo Zijun humbly replied, "It was just luck."

The two got off the carriage, chatted with Li Zhengshan and the others for a while, and then entered the mansion.

Luo Zijun went back to take a shower.

Bai Qingtong immediately went to the back and found her father and mother, excitedly saying, "Father, Mother, I have a secret to tell you!"

Bai Ming and Chu Meixiang were talking in the backyard when they heard this and their faces were full of curiosity.

Chu Meixiang smiled and said, "This is the first time I've seen you so happy. Tell me, what's the secret? Do you have someone you like?"

Bai Qingtong blushed immediately and said, "What are you saying, Mother? I don't have anyone I like."

Bai Ming smiled and asked, "You went out with Ziju before dawn this morning. Was it about Ziju?"

Chu Meixiang frowned slightly, hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help but gently advise, "Qingtong, you should be more careful in the future. After all, one is your brother-in-law and the other is your sister-in-law, a man and a woman alone together. Although Father and I know you are innocent and have important matters to attend to, if others in the manor or outsiders see this, I'm afraid they will overthink it..."

Bai Qingtong blushed instantly and stamped her foot, saying, "Mother, what do you mean by a lone man and woman? There are guards too!"

Chu Meixiang said, "The guards are outside, and you and Zijun are sitting in the carriage alone without even a maid. What else could you be but a man and a woman alone together?"

"I……"

Bai Qingtong's cheeks flushed instantly, and she hurriedly said, "My brother-in-law and I are just..."

"Alright, no need to explain. Father and I know what kind of people you and Ziju are. You two would never do anything immoral. I'm just reminding you."

Chu Meixiang was unwilling to say more and asked, "What was the secret you just mentioned?"

Bai Qingtong said angrily, "I don't want to talk to you anymore!"

After saying that, she angrily turned to leave.

Chu Meixiang immediately laughed and said, "You silly girl, you even get angry with your mother. Isn't your mother doing this for your own good? You'll get married in the future, and naturally, your mother doesn't want any rumors to spread."

Bai Qingtong retorted angrily, "Who said I was going to get married?"

Bai Ming, who was standing nearby, quickly said, "Alright, alright, let's all keep quiet. Qing Tong, what was the secret you just mentioned? Was it about Zi Jun?"

Bai Qingtong then said, "Father, brother-in-law is a big liar."

Upon hearing this, Bai Ming and Chu Meixiang were both taken aback. They exchanged a glance, and Chu Meixiang's expression changed slightly. She quickly asked, "Qingtong, how did he lie to you?"

Bai Qingtong snorted, but said with some pride, "Let me tell you, my brother-in-law is not only a great scholar, but also a martial artist who is even more powerful than me!"

Bai Ming and Chu Meixiang were immediately stunned.

"Martial... warrior?"

Chu Meixiang was stunned for a moment, somewhat incredulous: "Qingtong, how is this possible? How could Zijun be a martial artist? Are you sick, or are you delirious from a fever?"

Bai Ming also looked doubtful.

Looking at the expressions on their faces, Bai Qingtong was very happy and proud: "Father, Mother, I knew you wouldn't believe it. But it's true, I saw it with my own eyes today. My brother-in-law is not only a martial artist, but he's already at the sixth realm, one level higher than me."

Bai Ming suddenly asked, "Who did he fight with today?"

Bai Qingtong said, "Today we went to the Blissful Manor outside the city. The Queen sent the Imperial Guards to help my brother-in-law..."

She then recounted in detail the feud between Luo Zijun and Lai Da, their first visit to the Paradise Manor and their visit there today, as well as the Queen's dispatch of the Imperial Guards to help Luo Zijun.

"Father, you don't know, when Lai Da suddenly rushed towards my brother-in-law, he was going really fast. I tried to rush over to help, but it was too late. I was so scared. Who knew, my brother-in-law just stood there and punched Lai Da, sending him flying and making him spit out a mouthful of blood..."

"Lai Da is just like me, a master of the fifth level of martial arts..."

After Bai Qingtong finished speaking with a face full of excitement, the courtyard fell into a brief silence.

Bai Ming's expression shifted. After exchanging a few glances with Chu Meixiang, he shook his head and said, "I still can't believe it... He was clearly a scholar, burying himself in his books at home every day. How did he suddenly become a martial artist? And not only is he a martial artist, but he's even a level higher than you. You've been cultivating since childhood, consuming all sorts of precious medicinal herbs every day to reach your current level..."

Chu Meixiang suddenly asked, "Qingtong, did the Queen really give him the Imperial Guard?"

Bai Qingtong nodded and said, "Of course, I saw it with my own eyes. It was led by Ziyi, the leader of the Imperial Guard. Ziyi came to the manor in person yesterday, so Father should know about it."

Bai Ming couldn't help but sigh, "I thought it was something else, that the Queen had some other instructions and sent Ziyi to deliver a message. Who knew it would be mobilizing the Imperial Guards to help Zijun take revenge... I really didn't expect that kid would be so favored after only seeing the Queen twice..."

Chu Meixiang exclaimed excitedly, "Master, you were worried that our Bai family would also be targeted by the imperial court, but now it's all right. We have a powerful backer, and we're no longer afraid..."

Bai Ming gave a wry smile, his feelings somewhat complicated, and said, "Who would have thought that our Bai family's backer would actually be someone like this..."

He wanted to say "son-in-law," but he didn't dare to say it aloud.

Chu Meixiang quickly said, "Qingtong, go and tell Zijun to come over. Your father and I want to talk to him and have lunch together later."

Bai Qingtong was about to agree when she suddenly remembered something and snorted, "I won't go! Didn't Mother say that I should be more careful in the future and not always be with my brother-in-law to avoid gossip? I've decided to listen to Mother and never see or talk to my brother-in-law again. If Mother wants to see my brother-in-law, she can go and call him herself."

Chu Meixiang: "..."

(End of this chapter)