A lazy bum transmigrates and marries a eunuch – it's awesome!

Chapter 286 Confrontation

Dong Yan is actually a very talented person; with that kind of perseverance, he can succeed at anything.

However, the loss of his beloved in his youth indirectly led to the death of his master, which twisted and corrupted him.

Taking revenge on all of Yu's family members became his sole obsession in life.

Even though he later turned the Yu family upside down and caused them to decline significantly, it still didn't satisfy his anger.

After being poisoned, Old Mrs. Yu fought tooth and nail with her daughter-in-law, and even her death from resentment did little to lessen his hatred.

Unable to enter the palace, they tormented the children of the eldest branch of the Yu family.

These people are either spoiled or have trouble at home; in short, none of them are happy.

Later, when the second prince left the palace to establish his own residence, he used his silver tongue to persuade Master Yu, who had become the head of the family, to recommend him to him.

The second prince is the Yu family's hope for further advancement, so naturally, the most capable strategist in the mansion should be sent there to ensure their smooth path to success.

However, the Yu family did not know that they had sent over a poisonous snake, effectively cutting off their escape route.

Sure enough, when people sit in a position of power for too long, many things become taken for granted.

Uncle Yu indirectly caused the tragic death of Dong Yan's master, but he never thought that Dong Yan would take revenge on him.

In his view, it was a servant's duty to die for his master.

At the time, Dong Yan received a large sum of compensation and showed no resentment, so he had long forgotten about the matter.

But even ordinary people have feelings; you can't just give them a few taels of silver to save their lives.

What's more, they were unaware that Dong Yan and his mother were separated by the deep-seated blood feud of his half-sister.

Under Dong Yan's manipulation, he actually regarded this person as his most trusted confidant.

Dong Yan was an extremely patient person who climbed step by step from the lower levels of the Yu family to the side of the Second Prince.

After years of serving him, he was betrayed in one fell swoop, finally making this favored son of heaven pay the price for the sins his mother had committed.

He clearly had the opportunity to inherit the throne, but died young in a rebellion.

Not only were his only children demoted to commoners and imprisoned for life, but he himself was also nailed to the pillar of shame.

Even a noble concubine and her son weren't qualified to enter the imperial mausoleum; they would be nothing but lonely ghosts in the underworld.

The eldest son of the Yu family also received his just deserts. His eldest son was killed on the spot as a member of the rebel army. His other children in the palace also died one after another during the exile.

The whole family died in the wilderness, not even getting a proper burial. It's so satisfying, so incredibly satisfying.

Dong Yan was so obsessed with revenge that he didn't even intend to let Yu Sheng, who was far away in Sichuan and Chongqing, go.

It's a joke. He didn't even spare the Yu family's illegitimate sons, so how could he possibly let go of this old lady Yu's biological son?

So after escaping from the Second Prince's residence, he disguised himself and came to Sichuan.

With the endorsement of the elders of the Yu family, he naturally became a trusted confidant of Yu Sheng from the very beginning.

People are always nostalgic. The Yu family in the capital is gone, so Dong Yan, a strategist who has been loyal to the Yu family for three generations, is naturally his most trusted subordinate.

It could be said that Yu Sheng had suspected the Snake Woman and the Red Scorpion who had been by his side for several years, but he never suspected that Mr. Dong would harm him.

Even when the other party incited him to rebel, he only thought that this gentleman was avenging his elder brother and sister.

A loyal servant's desire to avenge his master is understandable.

Jiang Xinyu was naturally unaware of so many inside details.

She misunderstood, but it turned out to be a lucky accident.

She thought Dong Yan was the kind of chauvinistic, ruthless man who only cared about gains and losses and would stop at nothing to achieve them.

But regardless of his motives, the fact remains that this guy wanted to harm Yu Hui. For the sake of her sister's life, she naturally had to point things out.

There's no such thing as a thief who can be caught a thousand times over; you can't guard against thieves a thousand times over. What if this old man comes back again?

Thinking of this, Jiang Xinyu attacked Bai Zhefan directly. Upon hearing the sound of air being cut, Bai instinctively retaliated, and in the blink of an eye, the two had exchanged several blows.

Arresting people wasn't the goal; Jiang Xinyu held back her efforts, only to force Bai Zheshan to make a move so she could provide evidence for her suspicions.

When Yu Sheng saw the guard who had saved his daughter suddenly attack Dong Yan, he quickly shielded Yu Hui behind him.

Hearing the commotion, the guards outside rushed in.

Jiang Xinyu casually exchanged a few blows before jumping away, pointing at the white folding fan and shouting loudly.

"That's right, his physique and martial arts skills match."

"General, this is the man who assassinated the young lady."

Dong Yan immediately said coldly, "The thief is crying 'stop thief!' Quickly take this woman down."

This woman is a spy from the capital.

Alan and Yu Hui didn't know why Jiang Xinyu said that Mr. Bai was the one who attacked Yu Hui.

To be honest, after just a couple of moves, not only Yu Hui, but even Alan couldn't tell that Mr. Bai's skills were similar to the assassin's.

But that didn't stop them from supporting Jiang Xinyu. So Alan, clutching his wound, chimed in, saying that Mr. Bai's movements were very similar to those of the assassin.

Yu Hui grabbed Yu Sheng's arm and exclaimed, "Yes, yes, yes, I think so too."

Father, why did Mr. Bai want to kill me?

Dong Yan frowned as soon as he saw Yu Hui and Alan looking at Jiang Xinyu.

His martial arts style isn't that special; it's impossible to recognize him after only a few exchanges.

But now that Yu Hui and her bodyguard are both testifying, I'm afraid Yu Sheng will also become suspicious of me.

Thinking of this, Dong Yan quickly defended himself, and for a time, the two sides held their own opinions, leaving Yu Sheng at a loss as to how to distinguish between them.

Yu Sheng didn't believe a word Jiang Xinyu, a new guard, said.

But Alan had been loyal to the household for eight or nine years, so her words were quite credible.

Besides, even his daughter Hui'er said it looked like it, so he really couldn't not take it seriously.

Seeing Yu Sheng frown, Dong Yan quickly revealed his trump card, "General, I don't know why the young lady thinks I am going to assassinate her."

I suspect someone is trying to frame me by deliberately imitating my martial arts style.

Even though the young lady doesn't practice martial arts, her movements are incredibly fast during fights, so it's possible she misjudged the situation.

But it's quite suspicious that Li Alan so confidently claims to be the assassin.

I think she was bribed, for example, by this new guard who started having strange occurrences as soon as he entered the manor.

These are turbulent times, and this woman, with her Beijing accent, has come to our mansion to apply for a position as a guard.

Two assassination attempts have occurred in just two days since they entered the manor...

General, we must be on guard.

One is a family advisor he's known since childhood, and the other is a guard who just entered the mansion with a Beijing accent. It goes without saying who Yu Sheng will trust.

Yu Hui felt a little anxious seeing her father's suspicious gaze, but then she saw Jiang Xinyu looking at Mr. Bai with a cold smile.

"As expected of a strategist, he played the feint attack well."

But don't forget, Miss and Alan were both there when I fought the assassin.

You wouldn't say I split myself in two and fight with myself, would you?

To say you had no motive to assassinate the young lady...

Haha, of course you have some! You have way too much.

For example, the young lady is blocking your way to persuade the general to rebel.

As soon as Jiang Xinyu said this, Sheng's hand pressed against the knife at his waist.

Is it something that can be said in public to rebel?

Regardless of the truth, this girl cannot be kept alive.

But the other party's words were a blow to Yu Sheng, and he looked at Dong Yan with more suspicion and scrutiny.

He had no doubt about Dong Yan's loyalty to the family and to him.

But for someone who aspires to great things, romantic love is the least worthwhile factor to consider.

Mr. Dong was determined to avenge the Second Prince and the Yu family. It is quite possible that he killed his own daughter in order to force him to go further and impersonate someone from the imperial court.