My older brother said I'm invincible.

Chapter 32 Never Forgive
"Big brother! I'll never do it again!"

"Ah!! Big brother, spare me!"

"Ah~~"

A series of piercing screams echoed from the east courtyard, the two different mournful tones creating a peculiar symphony.

Li Xuanba stood anxiously outside, trying to go in several times, but his elder brother's entourage blocked the way, preventing anyone from entering or leaving.

When our parents were gone, the eldest brother was the head of the family, and no one could disobey him.

Li Xuanba wanted to speak up for his brother, but his elder brother wouldn't give him the chance.

It was pitch black. Li Shimin and Li Yuanji were lying on the bed, wincing in pain.

Li Xuanba sat to the side, watching Doctor Wang apply medicine to them.

Li Shimin looked at Li Xuanba and couldn't help but exclaim, "Third brother! We agreed to handle important matters together, so why did you betray me?"

The two 'troublemakers' that Li Jiancheng was referring to were naturally his two younger brothers.

One was secretly raising troops, and the other was spreading false information and rumors.

This is no ordinary younger brother; we must strike hard.

Li Xuanba was also quite helpless and could only explain, "Second brother, that Lord Zheng has ulterior motives. This is a major matter concerning the whole family, so how could I hide it from my eldest brother?"

"If this person targets us, and our family doesn't even know, who knows how much trouble it could cause in the future."

Li Shimin gritted his teeth and accepted the explanation, but then he immediately shouted, "We clearly agreed to do this together! Why am I the only one being beaten?!"

"You're the only one getting beaten up??"

Li Yuanji disagreed with this view. He raised his head and looked angrily at Li Xuanba.

"Third brother! You were the one who asked me to go find our eldest brother for help. I did so well, bringing him here in less than half an hour. Why are you still framing me and causing me to be beaten?"

"Slander? What did I tell you, and what did you tell your brother?!"

"If someone is killed because of you, and the two families completely fall out, do you think Father will forgive you?"

Li Yuanji was somewhat frightened by what he said and dared not argue back.

"From now on, you must never do things like this again. You must be serious and meticulous. Otherwise, who would dare to entrust important matters to you?"

"Okay, okay, you're the only one who didn't get a beating."

Li Yuanji looked indifferent and muttered something under his breath.

Li Shimin no longer cared about being betrayed. After all, he had sold his third son not long ago, exchanging him for three horses. Moreover, his third son's betrayal this time was necessary, and Li Shimin could distinguish between what was more important and what was less important.

“The Zheng family is short-sighted. I’ll remember that.”

Although Li Shimin didn't hold a grudge against the third son, he would certainly take the Zheng family's actions to heart. However, it wasn't the right time yet, and a strange light flickered in his eyes.

I am not yet grown up; when I am grown up, things will change.

Li Yuanji then remembered something very important and hurriedly asked, "Does that mean we won't have to go to school anymore?"

Li Xuanba was taken aback. "Is that so? We were able to go to Zheng Family School because of Zheng Jibo. Now that we've fallen out with him, there's naturally no reason for us to go back to school."

"Great!"

"Okay!"

Li Yuanji was so happy that he forgot the pain in his buttocks. Thinking that he would never have to suffer again, Li Yuanji felt that it would be worth being beaten three more times!
In contrast to Li Yuanji's happiness, Li Shimin was rather downcast.

After Dr. Wang left, the helplessness on his face became even more obvious.

"such a pity."

"These past few days, I've gone to great lengths to gather so many horses and bows and arrows, and it seems like everyone will be here soon."

"Ugh"

Li Shimin had been completely absorbed in this matter these past few days, barely taking a break. After working on it for so long, it was called off just when he was about to succeed. He was so close to the final step! The more Li Shimin thought about it, the angrier he became, and his mood plummeted. He even felt like crying.

However, although he was young, he still had to maintain his elder brother's dignity in front of his two younger brothers, so he could not shed tears. Seeing his heartbroken elder brother, Li Xuanba comforted him, "Brother, there is no need to be like this. I think this matter is not entirely impossible."

"I'll figure it out."

Hearing his third brother's words, Li Shimin smiled. He was already confined by his eldest brother, unable to even leave the house; what could he do? However, at least his younger brother was trying to comfort him, so he pretended to be happy and nodded, "Alright, it doesn't matter if it doesn't work out. We're still young; there will be other opportunities in the future."

The next day, just as dawn broke, Li Xuanba couldn't wait to change his clothes and go out.

The people in the manor were no longer surprised by the increasingly lively Third Young Master. They all greeted him with smiles. Li Xuanba then made his way to the East Courtyard and stood guard at the entrance.

He came to see his older brother.

The eldest brother's east courtyard had become lively, with people coming and going. Many warriors walked in from outside and found it strange to see the Third Young Master guarding the door. A moment later, Steward Liu came out of the courtyard.

"Sanlang-kun."

"Manager Liu!"

Manager Liu seemed to know why he had come, but he didn't rush to send him away. He simply let Li Xuanba follow him into the courtyard.

As soon as Li Xuanba stepped into the courtyard, he was surprised to find several plows placed there.

These plows all looked a little different. Li Xuanba had never plowed a field before, so he couldn't tell the difference. He was deep in thought. Yesterday, his brother had said that he had gathered craftsmen to create some more convenient farming tools. Could this be it?
When the two of them entered the courtyard, they saw more than ten people, including scholars, warriors, and a few craftsmen.

Li Jiancheng sat in the seat of honor, while the others sat on either side of him as they ate.

The eldest son's personality is quite similar to Li Yuan's, especially in terms of connections. Li Yuan was very good at making friends, and he made friends with everyone regardless of their social status. Li Jiancheng was the same way, and he had a large number of retainers around him when he was young.

He treated everyone very well, without discrimination based on their background. He was respectful to the virtuous and sincere in making friends. As the eldest son, he was a shoo-in for the future Duke, yet this future Duke never put on airs and treated everyone with courtesy.

This made Li Jiancheng's reputation very good, and even Li Yuan praised him, feeling that the young man had some of his own style.

Li Xuanba quickly quickened his pace, walked to the center, and then solemnly paid his respects to his elder brother.

In front of outsiders, Li Xuanba still attached great importance to these things.

Li Jiancheng beckoned him to sit down next to him and sit at the same table.

"You came so early, did the second brother send you? Let me tell you, I'm not letting him go out of the city to hunt down the thieves."

Li Jiancheng said with a serious expression, "He's too arrogant!"

"When he was in the army, everyone gave way to him because of his father and refused to really compete with him. This kid really thought he was invincible and that he was a born general!"

"Once he leaves and reaches the outskirts of the city, will those bandits let him get away with it?"

"Does that bow and arrow have no eyes? Would it avoid him just because he is the son of a duke?"

"It's just nonsense!"

"Don't speak up for him. I only spared you because you've just recovered. Don't forget, you were one of his accomplices. If you dare to get involved in something this serious again, I'll beat you up too!"

Li Jiancheng's attitude was very firm, but Li Xuanba was not afraid at all. He said, "Brother, I am not here to plead for Second Brother. I am here to ask for your help, Eldest Brother."

"Oh?"

"help you with what?"

“I want to see Zheng Jibo, and I hope my elder brother can accompany me.”

"Ok??"

Li Jiancheng was taken aback. He slowly frowned. "Sanlang, you don't mean to apologize to him, do you?"

“I know a little about what happened between Zheng Jibo and my father. My father attacked his family before, so it’s reasonable for him to attack my family as well. I’m not angry. However, he shouldn’t have attacked you kids.”

Li Jiancheng's face was full of anger. "How can you children be involved in the dirty business between adults?"

"Even if someone were to attack me, I wouldn't be this angry."

"I will never let this scoundrel get away with this. Even if my father doesn't hold it against me, I will never forgive him."

(End of this chapter)