Chapter 1540: Chapter 1539: Not me!_1

Yu Ang’s mood was also far from beautiful. His own front door had been kicked by Qiao Xiaomai. Although it was all an act, having served as a high official for so many years, his self-esteem and dignity still mattered. That kick from Qiao Xiaomai was not just against the Yu Family’s door; it was a blow to the Yu Family’s face.

The family face had been kicked, becoming the talk of Capital City’s wealthy elite.

His face, lofty below only the Yang Family and above tens of thousands, had now become a topic of casual conversation among those Capital City folks during their leisurely tea and meal times.

These days, he had declined all kinds of social invitations; he didn’t want to see anyone.

But today, there was someone he had to meet: Yu Zizhou, who had been specifically named.

The one naming him was none other than the troublemaker Bei Yun, and it even involved Zhang Family’s Tong Sanlang. He had to bring Yu Zizhou with him.

Upon entering the private room and seeing Qiao Xiaomai and Tong Sanlang seated inside, he managed to squeeze out a smile, “May I ask why Lord Ton and Miss Qiao have asked this old man to come?”

“Prime Minister, didn’t Hong Shopkeeper tell you?” Qiao Xiaomai asked.

“He did tell me, but according to Zizhou, he has not colluded with the Tianlong Gang to kidnap Lord Tong’s mother,” Yu Ang said, looking back at Yu Zizhou behind him.

Yu Zizhou’s face was as dark as water. He used to tie all his hair atop his head, but now there was a scar on his forehead, so he deliberately let a few strands fall to cover it. This hairstyle added a bit of unruly rebellion to his look, which, combined with his currently grim expression, appeared quite imposing.

But no one in the private room was afraid of him. Seeing that he didn’t speak, Bei Lingsu spoke coldly, urging, “Did you do it or not? If you’re a man, give us a straight answer.”

“I didn’t,” Yu Zizhou glared at her, spitting out three words, with a hint of grinding teeth.

Bei Lingsu couldn’t care less about his resentment. She turned to look at Bei Yun, “Yu Zizhou denies it.”

Bei Yun was eating, hungry again despite having swept through a table of dishes at the Qiao Residence. He was eating heartily with his chopsticks when he heard Bei Lingsu’s words, and he finally looked up from his meal, “Nonsense, would he readily admit to such a thing?”

“Bei Yun, I have no past grudges with you, and no quarrels today, why would you frame me like this?” Hearing this, Yu Zizhou immediately confronted him.

“Eh? It was clearly the Tianlong Gang you conspired with,” Bei Yun said with an innocent face. “If you dared to do it before, why are you afraid to admit it now?”

“Why should I admit to something I didn’t do? As a scion of the Aristocratic Families, how could I possibly know the Tianlong Gang from faraway Yuhu?!”

“People from the Duan Family also come to Capital City during the holidays. It’s normal for you to know them.”

“I am acquainted with the head of the Duan Family, but I know nothing of any Tianlong Gang! I, Yu Zizhou, stand tall and upright, seeking vengeance for grievances openly. If I am exposed for anything I’ve done, I will surely admit to it– I do have that much integrity!”

“Likewise, if it’s not my doing, don’t even think about slinging mud at me. You say I’ve been in contact with the Tianlong Gang, where is your proof!”

Yu Zizhou’s words were assertive, and his gaze towards Bei Yun tremendously sharp.

Bei Yun blinked, “So, you’re denying it, huh? It was clearly you who took the initiative to approach the Duan Family, saying that once the matter was settled, you would surely speak well of the Duan Family in front of the Prime Minister and ally the Yu Family with the Duan Family to undertake great endeavors.”

“Stop spouting nonsense and slandering me!” Hearing the words “undertake great endeavors,” Yu Zizhou’s complexion changed immediately, “The Yu Family is second only to all but one family, why would we conspire with the Tianlong Gang, unknown escapists from some godforsaken corner, to rebel?!”