Chapter 261: The Gossip Arrives 4

When the two of them ran to the dungeon to cover for their companion, an argument was already underway inside. The giant rats guarding the dungeon did not dare to approach. They all squatted in a corner outside, peering at the wall to listen to what was going on inside. They were afraid that Miss Shu Nan and Young Master Shu Bei would see them and scold them.

Seeing that two more companions had arrived, one of them quickly called them over to keep them from rushing inside blindly.

Zhao Yinyin squatted together with several giant rats and whispered, "How long has this been going on?"

"As soon as they went in, Young Master Shu Bei started cursing at Miss Shu Nan, and he said some really nasty things," a giant rat whispered back.

Then the others started chattering away to the two newcomers, telling them how the two inside had been arguing. Zhao Yinyin listened with great interest. She was not idle either. Taking advantage of the fact that they could not see her personal panel, she listened while her fingers flew across the screen, typing messages into the special channel. The survivors got plenty of entertainment.

"Hiss... Young Master Shu Bei has really lost his temper, hasn’t he? He’s saying such nasty things. That’s his own sister." Zhao Yinyin gasped. He was actually insulting his own sister... tsk, tsk, tsk.

The giant rat beside her shook its head. "It’s not just an insult. If this gets to the chief’s ears, who knows how he’ll punish Young Master Shu Bei. Hey, you guys had better watch yourselves. Don’t spill the beans about what they were hurling at each other, or we’re all doomed!"

The last guard of the dungeon, Shu Ba, had been replaced because something had happened, and Shu Shiyi had taken his place. While eating the melon, Shu Shiyi suddenly remembered this and quickly warned his companions.

The cursing continued inside. The main issue was that Shu Bei had broken through his own defenses and was cursing Miss Shu Nan. Miss Shu Nan stared at Shu Bei with a deadpan expression as he fell apart. She had never imagined that her younger brother could say such vicious things, especially to his own sister. Although they were competitors, she had never expected him to say such vulgar things to her. This let Miss Shu Nan suppress her initial feelings of guilt.

"Shu Nan, if you don’t speak, you’re admitting it, right? I knew you were a bastard! How dare you frame me like that! And let that bastard Shu Dong treat me like that! Wait until I get out of here, then I’ll see whether I don’t kill you!"

Shu Bei stared at Miss Shu Nan with a ferocious expression. Miss Shu Nan was too lazy to pay attention to Shu Bei. At first, she had been in the mood to argue with him, but now she was not. Both of them were in jail. What was the point of arguing? So Miss Shu Nan simply turned around and faced Shu Bei with her back. This attitude made Shu Bei even angrier, and he said even more offensive things.

Miss Shu Nan ignored him. She was wondering why she could not get out. She had clearly told Shu Xi what to say, but Father would not listen to her no matter what. Could it be that Father was still thinking of that good-for-nothing Shu Bei? Miss Shu Nan’s eyes darkened. That would not do... She and Shu Xi had done all of this to ruin Shu Bei’s reputation. Simply locking him in the dungeon would not be enough. Tsk, it seemed she still needed to find a way to see Shu Xi.

The other inmates were so engrossed in the gossip that they were practically bursting with excitement. They were just short of clapping and cheering. They did not know the specifics, but that did not stop them from enjoying the show. At the same time, they were also gloating, thinking, "Why didn’t Miss Shu Nan open the doors for us back then? Now that she’s escaped and been caught again, how pitiful!" And this young master of the north was pitiful too. The other people in the same prison were having a great time watching the drama unfold today.

...

The clan hall.

"What are your thoughts?" Shu Ming asked, looking at the two of them.

Shu Xi blinked, not understanding what her father meant.

"What could I possibly think? Shu Bei said he was set up, so what can I say? But he wrote that note himself, and I have witnesses to prove it. Shu Dong recognized Shu Bei’s handwriting. It was absolutely impossible for someone else to have forged it. It was definitely written by Shu Bei himself. I just don’t know why he would write something like this. Since it has already happened, Father, you can punish me however you want. I can accept it. Just don’t kick me out of the house."

Shu Dong chuckled twice. Anyway, he was not going to compete with them for the position of clan chief. There was nothing to compete for. He was self-aware.

Shu Ming glanced at him disdainfully, then looked at Shu Xi and asked, "And you?"

Miss Shu Xi scratched her head helplessly. "I don’t know either..."

"Do you think those people were actually sent by Shu Nan? Or did she hide them and try to frame Shu Bei?" Shu Ming asked directly and bluntly.

Miss Shu Xi paused for a moment, then said, "That’s possible... but my sister doesn’t seem like that kind of person, does she?"

Shu Ming looked toward Shu Dong.

"I also think Big Sister isn’t that kind of person. There’s no need for it. Besides, she knows how important those people are. How could she possibly use them to cause trouble? If Father found out, wouldn’t he kill her?" Shu Dong scratched his head. He was not as smart as his older sister and the others, but he knew there were some things one really should not do. "Besides, those people’s races aren’t dead yet. If we’re not careful and they get away... wouldn’t we be completely finished?"

After saying that, Shu Dong shut his mouth and sat on the ground with his legs apart, waiting for his punishment.

After a moment of silence, Shu Ming said, "Fine. All of you, go down and reflect on your mistakes behind closed doors."

Shu Xi and Shu Dong exchanged a glance and quickly responded. Shu Dong was in pain and could not get up. Shu Xi walked a few steps and found that her little brother was still on the ground, so she quickly came back and helped Shu Dong up. Shu Dong chuckled twice at her. Of his siblings, he got along best with his older sister Shu Xi. Look, look! Even at this moment, his kind sister still remembered to come back and help him up!

Shu Ming watched this scene with an inscrutable expression.

After leaving the clan hall, Shu Xi looked back and sighed softly.

"Sister, why are you sighing? Don’t you want to reflect on your mistakes behind closed doors?" Shu Dong did not understand why Shu Xi was sighing. He did not care about it.

Shu Xi rolled her eyes at him, annoyed. "Don’t get involved in their business anymore, or you’ll get into trouble! You won’t even know how you died."

"Sister, tell me... what exactly is going on? Although I do have some feelings for that kid Shu Bei, this is a bit of a coincidence."

Shu Xi’s eyes widened. "You, you..."

Shu Dong curled his lip and said nonchalantly, "You know me. I have no resistance to handsome men. Shu Bei is a good-looking guy. If he wants to hook me, how could I not take the bait?"

Shu Xi was completely speechless. Damn it, stupid brother, you deserve to be schemed against by your older sister.

"All right, just leave it to them. Let them handle the rest themselves. I’m not getting involved. It’s good that you’re confined to your room to reflect on your mistakes. This matter has probably already spread, and who knows what kind of rumors are circulating outside."