Grass and mustard reign supreme

Chapter 6 Who is the Peacemaker?

Yang Can said to Leopard Head with a solemn expression, "If it weren't for Commander Cheng's reminder, I would still be in the dark."

"If what Commander Cheng says is true, then even if our Yu family and the Suo family are related by marriage, we should still be wary of the Suo family."

Leopard Head hurriedly replied, "Of course! Our Yu family is a large and powerful family, how can we be compared with those small and insignificant families?"

So what if they're married? Even the emperor has to be wary of those imperial relatives!
What's wrong with our Yu family being wary of the Suo family?

Yang Can nodded: "Commander Cheng, after our young master was assassinated last night, it was the Suo family that took care of the funeral arrangements."

"Weren't the messengers sent by Granny Tu to deliver the messages to the Suo and Yu families?"

Leopard Head said sullenly, "That's right! Even sending a message requires the Suo family to come out!"
"What? Are all the Yu family members dead, so it's suddenly the Suo family who's left?"

Yang Can sighed, "Commander Cheng, tell me... such a big thing has happened to our Yu family, yet we send a member of the Suo family back to report the news. Is that appropriate?"

Although Leopard Head had a rugged appearance, he wasn't stupid at all. Hearing Yang Can's words, he immediately realized something was wrong: "Mr. Yang, could there be some problem here?"

Yang Can solemnly said, "Commander Cheng, you should immediately send someone to take a shortcut back and report the death to the clan leader before the Suo family."

If the Suo family had arrived first, wouldn't he have been able to say whatever he wanted in front of the clan leader? Who would be right and who would be wrong then...

Commander Cheng, you're in a difficult position to explain yourself.

"Yup!"

Leopard Head leaped up with a "whoosh," slamming the bowl of porridge in his hand onto the grass with a "clatter."

"Damn the Suo family, they've been planning to screw me over for a long time!"
"Mr. Yang... no, Master Yang, I'll send someone back to report right away!"

Seeing that Leopard Head was about to leave, Yang Can hurriedly stood up and instructed him again: "Commander Cheng, when you send someone back, don't forget to tell him to urge the clan leader to send someone of sufficient caliber to take charge of the overall situation."

Also, from now on, you need to have someone keep an eye on the Suo family. If anyone from the Suo family leaves without saying goodbye, it's very likely they're going to do something detrimental to you..."

Leopard Head felt a chill run down his spine, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked: "Alright! I'll arrange for the brothers to keep a close eye on those bastards from the Suo family!"

If it really comes to a critical moment...

Leopard Head hardened his heart. He didn't care if he offended anyone or not; he would kill him first!

Leopard Head turned and left in a flurry, but after only a few steps, he suddenly turned back, clasped his hands in a deep fist salute to Yang Can, and said with a face full of gratitude, "I have nothing more to say, I'll go through fire and water for you, Master Yang!"

Leopard Head's words truly came from the bottom of his heart.

Since the young master was assassinated last night, he has noticed a subtle change in the attitude of many people towards him.

Yang Can was a scholar, and the blame for the young master's murder could not possibly be placed on Mr. Yang.

In this situation, Yang Can could have easily stood by and done nothing, yet he still offered him his sincere advice. How could he not remember this favor?

Yang Can slowly finished eating the pancakes and drinking the porridge, washed the dishes by the stream, and then hurried to see Yu Chengye's coffin.

The coffin was made overnight, temporarily pieced together from disassembled car planks. Because the planks were of different lengths, the coffin was crooked and uneven.

Yet, inside this extremely humble coffin lay the eldest son of the Yu family of Tianshui, whose status was immeasurably noble.

The coffin was placed on another carriage, with an incense burner on the carriage shaft.

Yang Can lit three incense sticks and silently bowed three times to the coffin:
Young Master Yu, I once saved your life, and you gave me the identity of a secretary. Strictly speaking, you still owe me more.

Last night's affair was a desperate act; to save my life, I had no choice but to submit to the thief. Sigh! If you know this from beyond the grave, please don't blame the wrong person. With this incense stick, I, Yang, sincerely send you on your way to the afterlife. From now on, I will walk my path of life, and you will go to your gates of hell. It's all over, all over…

Yang Can silently offered a prayer and then placed the incense sticks.

At this moment, Leopard Head had already rushed back in a flurry. After he had offered incense, he approached him and whispered:

"Master Yang, as you said, I have already sent someone back to report the news."

I've also deployed my forces, keeping an eye on the Su family brothers!
Don't worry, I've blocked all the obstacles and crevices; I guarantee not even a mouse can escape!

Yang Can felt relieved. As long as Leopard Head kept an eye on the Suo family and prevented them from spreading the news, his secret would be under control. He would use this time to deal with Granny Tu as soon as possible.

However... it's unclear whether Granny Tu is the only person in charge of the Suo family's dowry procession. If she takes action, there will be no chance to make amends. Therefore, it's necessary to clarify all possible areas where things might go wrong.

Thinking of this, Yang Can looked at Leopard Head again and asked with concern, "Old Cheng, is the Suo family still keeping an eye on that bandit we caught yesterday?"

"Yup!"

Upon hearing Yang Can ask about this, Leopard Head exploded again: "Wasn't it taken away by Granny Tu?"

"Damn it, those bastards from the Suo family, even one of their old women dares to boss us around! What kind of nonsense is this!"

Yesterday evening, as they were setting up camp, at a time when the entire team was at its most relaxed in its defenses, a group of bandits suddenly swept in.

Although the attacking bandits numbered only a little over a hundred, they were all fierce and skilled in battle. They stormed into the camp like a whirlwind, not only killing Yu Chengye on the spot but also stealing a batch of valuables.

Thanks to the fierce counterattack of the guards from the Suo and Yu families, the bandits abandoned seventeen or eighteen people when they retreated, with only one survivor.

However, this person was also seriously injured at the time and could not be tortured, so he was then forcefully taken over by Granny Tu.

Yang Can shook his head and said, "It doesn't matter who was watching over him. What matters is that our young master died at the hands of these bandits."

If we don't even know the details of these bandits...

"Old Cheng, even if you have some reasons to forgive the young master's death, how do you plan to explain this to the clan leader?"

Leopard Head froze, then stammered, "But...that's because of the Suo family..."

Actually, Leopard Head isn't afraid of the Suo family at all; he's not taking their livelihood.

However, the Yu family now needs the Suo family's help and is very accommodating to them. Since he relies on the Yu family for his livelihood, he naturally doesn't dare to go too far with the Suo family.

Yang Can said earnestly, "Old Cheng, not to mention that you failed to protect the young master, you also don't know the details of those bandits. How are you going to explain this to the clan leader?"

"If you keep swallowing your anger like this, won't the Suo family be even more emboldened to use you as a scapegoat when they see you acting like you're in the wrong?"

Leopard Head's gaze sharpened instantly. He lowered his head and thought for a moment, then his bushy, needle-like beard slowly rose.

Leopard Head waved his hand and shouted sternly, "Brothers, come with me to the Suo family to demand our people back!"
"Damn it, if the Suo family doesn't hand over that bandit today, you can all beat him to death!"

The Yu family had long been dissatisfied with the Suo family, and now that they saw their eldest brother rising up, they were not afraid of him at all, and immediately chased after him.

Yang Can deliberately slowed down and trailed far behind them.

Yang Can wanted to see who would step in to settle things after Leopard Head's outburst.

(End of this chapter)