Chapter 1019: Who Saw It?
Editor: Henyee Translations

The other refugees also knelt before Xuan Louze. “Master!”

Xuan Louze looked at the refugees with a headache. This is troublesome. “Once the city doesn’t get a response, they will send soldiers out again. You should leave quickly.”

The young man raised his head, his eyes showing a decisive resolve. “We will be in the forest south of the city. If you change your mind, you can come find us.”

“Alright, alright,” Xuan Louze hurriedly agreed, then sent them away.

Once the group of refugees had gone far, Xuan Louze transmitted a message to them, “I won’t come to find you. You should leave quickly. The city’s soldiers will surely come to surround you. Farewell.”

The young man and the other refugees turned back to look at the white-clad youth at the city gate, like a beacon of light.

After a while, they quickly disappeared into the forest.

Sure enough, soldiers soon emerged, some cleaning up the mess at the city gate, others going after the refugees.

Once order was restored, Xuan Louze and Zeng Huo entered the city.

As soon as they entered, they saw Xuan family members searching for something on the street. The Xuan family members wore black brocade robes with gold trim, their clothing exuding an air of sophistication.

Zeng Huo glanced around, “What are they looking for?”

“I don’t know, let’s follow and see.” Xuan Louze led Zeng Huo to follow them, leading their horses, making them stand out on the street.

While following, a team of Xuan family guards approached. “Fifth Young Master, we are here on Master Xuan’s orders to escort you home.”

Xuan Louze frowned. Master Xuan despised him, so why would he send people to pick him up? There must be a trick. “Explain clearly, was it Master Xuan who sent you to pick me up?”

The leader replied, “Yes.”

This is strange, Xuan Louze thought. “Alright, let’s go.” He wanted to see what they were up to.

The group headed towards the Xuan mansion.

On the way, Xuan Louze asked, “What were they looking for earlier?”

The guard said, “They were looking for the second young madam of the first branch. She suddenly disappeared.”

The second young madam of the first branch, Xuan Dong’er. Xuan Louze tentatively asked, “Did she leave on her own or was she taken?”

“She likely left on her own,” the guard replied. “The Crown Prince of Xia Sang Kingdom sent someone to propose to her, and she didn’t want to, so she ran away.”

Xuan Louze thought, the Xuan family is famous as a shadow family, able to avoid all kinds of attacks. They are a formidable armor in dangerous activities.

A good pawn, but the girl didn’t agree.

Under the guard’s guidance, they approached the back gate of the Xuan mansion, preparing to enter.

Xuan Louze stopped at the door, puzzled. “Why not enter through the main gate?”

The guard, still businesslike, said, “It was Master Xuan’s order. Fifth Young Master, we should go quickly, or Master Xuan will be angry.”

This is a deliberate humiliation! He had never suffered such an indignity. “Let’s go through the main gate.”

Zeng Huo followed Xuan Louze’s lead.

The guard ran over to block Xuan Louze. “Fifth Young Master, don’t be willful, or you might be driven out of the family.”

Xuan Louze glanced at the guard and walked past him.

The guard stood there for a moment before following. If there was a punishment, it wouldn’t be on him.

At the main gate, Xuan Louze looked up at the gilded characters, “Xuan Mansion,” in large, imposing letters, then walked in.

As soon as he entered, a whip lashed out at him. Xuan Louze caught it and with a slight twist, the whip exploded, sending the wielder flying and severely injuring them.

This scene stunned everyone. It took a moment before someone reacted.

“Third Miss…” Maids and servants rushed over to help Xuan Dongsha up. As they moved her, she spat out a large mouthful of blood.

Xuan Dongsha wiped the blood from her mouth, glaring at Xuan Louze. “You wretched soul, who killed our mother! Who allowed you to enter through the main gate?”

“I allowed myself. What does it have to do with you?” Xuan Louze responded calmly.

“You, get out of here!” Xuan Dongsha was furious.

“Are you the head of the family?” Xuan Louze countered. “If not, get out of my way. For someone from a big family, you lack any manners, worse than an orphan like me.”

Zeng Huo found it hard not to laugh, holding back with difficulty.

The guard quickly bowed their heads, pretending to know nothing. However, they noticed the Fifth Young Master had changed a lot. He used to be timid, now he feared nothing, and his martial skills were formidable!

Xuan Dongsha’s face turned red with anger. “Seize Xuan Louze. Today, I will teach him a lesson!”

Maids and servants rushed at Xuan Louze.

Xuan Louze suddenly said, “I have smallpox!”

His voice was not loud, but everyone reacted like mice to a cat, their faces turning pale as they scattered.

Xuan Dongsha looked at Xuan Louze, her face also pale. “You have smallpox and still dare to return!”

“Why wouldn’t I?” Xuan Louze walked towards Xuan Dongsha, touching her face. Xuan Dongsha felt his touch and screamed before fainting.

The scene at the gate was quickly reported to the various houses. The first to arrive were First Master Xuan and First Madam Xuan. Seeing Xuan Dongsha covered in blood, their eyes filled with murderous intent.

First Master Xuan shouted, “Xuan Louze, what have you done?”

“Nothing,” Xuan Louze said innocently. “I was just playing with Third Sister. She’s too weak to play.”

First Madam Xuan, filled with rage, demanded, “How did you hurt Xuan Sha?”

“I didn’t. She fell on her own,” Xuan Louze feigned ignorance.

First Master Xuan shouted, “Seize him!”

“What? Is the first branch bullying the fifth house? I’ve just returned, and everyone wants to hit and kill me. What have I done?” Xuan Louze mocked.

First Madam Xuan was not letting it go. “You’ve caused such trouble upon returning, yet claim innocence!”

“I’ve done nothing. Don’t falsely accuse me, First Madam Xuan!” Xuan Louze looked at her with confusion.

First Madam Xuan shouted, “Who saw Xuan Louze hit Third Miss?”

Xuan Louze looked at each person. “If anyone lies, I’ll have a talk with them, one by one.”

Smallpox was a taboo in Chenzang. Even mentioning it was forbidden.

Maidservants and servants, fearing for their lives, knelt in silence. If they contracted smallpox, they were doomed. Keeping quiet now meant only punishment, a lesser evil they understood well.