Capítulo 1566: Chapter 1567: When It Comes to Blows, No Mercy Will Be Shown

Facing Zhong Shu’s warning, Chou Zheng’s face immediately showed a trace of warm anger, but ultimately said nothing!

Zhong Shu caught every hint of anger on Chou Zheng’s face but also said nothing, directly turning around and shutting the door with a snap, disappearing from the sight of Chou Zheng and the others.

Confronted with Zhong Shu’s arrogant demeanor, Yuan Zui immediately said, “Old Chou, isn’t this guy too arrogant?”

Chou Zheng let out a dull breath and said, “He has the ability!”

Chou Zheng knew Zhong Shu’s background and strength, and also understood that if it weren’t for Xiahao Yunting saving Zhong Shu’s life, causing him to stay at the Xiahou family, Zhong Shu would now be a national protector, and his status would probably not be lower than Chou Zheng’s!

Of course, faced with Zhong Shu’s disdain, Chou Zheng’s heart was also filled with anger, but this was obviously not the time to get angry or argue with Zhong Shu.

After all, since this was the Xiahou family, if he quarreled with Zhong Shu over such a trivial matter, there would be no need to talk about anything concerning Ye Xunhuan and he might as well prepare for battle.

Zhong Shu didn’t care what Chou Zheng thought. After closing the door, he went to find Xiahao Yunting!

At that moment, Xiahao Yunting and the others had finished their meal and were sitting together chatting.

When Zhong Shu walked in from outside, he immediately said to Xiahao Yunting and Mu Shuyi, “Master, Madam, Chou Zheng is here!”

Chou Zheng!

Upon hearing those words, Xiahao Yunting and Mu Shuyi both slightly frowned.

“Where is he now?” Xiahao Yunting asked, slightly raising his somewhat graying eyebrows.

“I’ve shut him outside!” Zhong Shu said honestly.

Xiahao Yunting chuckled softly, “Your actions probably made him furious, didn’t they?”

“That, I don’t know.” Zhong Shu chuckled, “Master, should I let them in?”

“Let them in!” Xiahao Yunting said calmly, “What must be faced will eventually be faced. You cannot end it just by avoiding it!”

“Whoever comes tonight, do not stop them, open the door wide, welcome all guests!”

“Yes, Master!”

Upon saying this, Zhong Shu turned around and left to bring Chou Zheng and the others in.

After Zhong Shu left, Ye Xunhuan couldn’t help but ask Xiahao Yunting, “Grandfather, who exactly is Chou Zheng?”

“Don’t you already have an answer in your heart?” Xiahao Yunting looked at Ye Xunhuan with a meaningful glance.

Ye Xunhuan suspected Chou Zheng might be a national protector, but he wasn’t sure. Now, with Xiahao Yunting’s words, his guess was immediately confirmed!

He really didn’t expect these people to come all the way to the southeast to find him. It seemed that Liu Qingcheng was right; even the national protectors needed to restore their dignity.

Though Xiahao Yunting and Ye Xunhuan spoke as if conversing in riddles, the exceptionally clever Qiu Ruoxi still guessed the content of their conversation.

Qiu Ruoxi guessed the answer, but said nothing.

In the next moment, Xiahao Yunting slowly stood up and said to Ye Xunhuan, “Come, let’s go take a look!”

He glanced at Qiu Ruoxi and said, “Ruoxi, you stay here and accompany your grandmother!”

“Grandfather, I…”

“Alright, Ruoxi, leave the men’s matters to them.” Mu Shuyi suddenly spoke, “Trust that your grandfather will handle it well.”

Qiu Ruoxi wanted to follow, but considering Mu Shuyi’s words, and after thinking she might not be of much help even if she followed, she said no more.

Ye Xunhuan then followed Xiahao Yunting, getting up and heading outside.

But just as he headed out, Ye Xunhuan gave Qiu Ruoxi a reassuring glance before striding out behind Xiahao Yunting.

Meanwhile, in the main hall of the Xiahou family’s front yard, Zhong Shu had already brought Chou Zheng and the others in and arranged for them to sit on chairs on the left side, and also had someone serve them tea.

Zhong Shu was aware of Chou Zheng’s intentions, but since they had come from afar as guests, as hosts, they naturally couldn’t lose their hospitality!

So Zhong Shu had someone prepare a cup of tea for each of them.

“I wonder how long it will take for Xiahou to come over?” Chou Zheng asked Zhong Shu with a friendly face.

“How would I know?” Zhong Shu responded indifferently, “The master will naturally come over after he’s finished with his own matters.”

“If you have other matters and don’t want to wait, you can leave first and come another day!”

Chou Zheng’s old face couldn’t help but twitch; Zhong Shu knew his intentions, yet still said he could leave if he didn’t want to wait.

Is that even possible?

“I don’t really have anything going on, so if I need to wait, then I’ll wait!” Chou Zheng laughed dryly while picking up the teacup in front of him, taking a sip to hide his embarrassment.

After taking a sip, Chou Zheng spoke again, “It’s been a long time since we last met, perfect opportunity to catch up!”

“I don’t think we have much to catch up on!” Zhong Shu bluntly distanced himself from Chou Zheng, “But if you’re not here to cause trouble, catching up isn’t out of the question. If you’re here for trouble, I think it’s better not to catch up.”

“So there’s no need to hold back when it might lead to a confrontation later!”

Zhong Shu’s words were full of hostility, quite ready to provoke.

Against this sharp-tongued Zhong Shu, Chou Zheng was both angry and helpless.

But upon reconsideration, Chou Zheng accepted it.

After all, they didn’t come with good intentions, and the person they wanted was a member of the Xiahou family; moreover, Zhong Shu was now a servant of the Xiahou family.

In other words, they were targeting someone who was under Xiahou’s protection— it was only natural not to receive a pleasant demeanor or a calm conversation!

“Old Zhong, you still love to joke!”

“If you think I’m joking, then consider it a joke. Regardless, I won’t show mercy if it comes to fighting.” Zhong Shu said expressionlessly, “You should know, the dignity of the Xiahou family is inviolable!”

Just then, Xiahao Yunting and Ye Xunhuan entered from outside.

The previously tense atmosphere eased quite a bit.

When Chou Zheng saw Xiahao Yunting and Ye Xunhuan entering, he was the first to stand up, followed by Guangling Zi and the others.

Xiahao Yunting’s status was unusual; if among the national protectors, he was their superior.

Though Xiahao Yunting was no longer among the national protectors, they were now at the Xiahou family, and Xiahao Yunting was the host.

Now that the host had arrived, it would be somewhat rude to remain seated without any reaction as guests!

“Brother Xiahou, it’s been years; I didn’t expect you to still be so spirited!” Chou Zheng immediately said with a cheerful greeting.