Chapter 396: 396 was messed up Chapter 396: 396 was messed up This woman was someone Ye Jiu had encountered on the street, at that time she was shopping with a few other women and from the conversations heard, it was known that these were all women of the street, hence Ye Jiu singled out the most beautiful among them for his scheme.

Money truly is a wonderful thing; otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to lure Liu Sansan into this deserted alley.

Thinking this, Ye Jiu stealthily walked towards Liu Sansan, picking up the iron rod she had prepared in advance on the ground.

He had originally thought to strike swiftly with the rod to avenge his elder brother, but unexpectedly, when the iron rod was halfway down, it was damn blocked by someone!

Ye Jiu looked up, and upon seeing clearly the person who stopped him, he immediately seethed with anger, “Are you born in the year of the dog or what?”

“How did you know I was born in the year of the dog?” the Prince said in surprise, and moreover, looking at the young man in front of him, he felt a sense of familiarity.

Ye Jiu sneered, “Ever heard the phrase, ‘a dog trying to catch mice – meddling in other people’s business’?”

“You…” the Prince was speechless, only then realizing that the young man was insulting him, “Insolent! Do you know who I am and that you should not be insulting me?”

Ye Jiu’s eyes turned red with anger, if only he hadn’t known that he was no match, he would really have liked to smash his face with the rod.

Seeing the aggrieved look on the young man’s face, the Prince suddenly felt an inexplicable guilt.

It was really bizarre.

“Forget it, there’s a saying that to acknowledge one’s mistakes and correct them is the greatest virtue. Considering you didn’t know my true identity, I will let you off the hook this time,” the Prince said in a tone that suggested he was being magnanimous.

“What wrong have I done? The wrong clearly lies with you people, you so-called dignitaries, who use your power to act like beasts, committing atrocities so heinous they’re unspeakable, comparing to beasts isn’t even fitting – absolutely maddening and brutal!”

Ye Jiu’s stream of accusations left the Prince dumbfounded.

Ye Jiu, still feeling unsatisfied, looked disdainfully at the Prince, “What are you looking at? I’m talking about you people, those who take advantage of their power, occupy other’s belongings and even ruthlessly exclude others from livelihood.”

By now, the Prince had also realized, pointing to Liu Sansan on the ground, “Did this young man do something wrong? Speak up, and I swear to judge on your behalf.”

Because the Liu Family had been scolded, the Prince was feeling annoyed at that moment, so it didn’t matter to him whether the other party was his cousin’s son.

After all, in this era of strict social hierarchy, although the Liu Family was the Prince’s in-laws, they really didn’t hold much significance in his heart.

“This man is your wife’s maternal nephew, even if he committed unspeakable crimes, would you really be able to put justice before family?” Ye Jiu clearly wore a face of disbelief.

The Prince not only didn’t get angry but laughed instead, “Very well, seeing as you obviously know my identity and even the identity of Liu Sansan lying there, yet still you dare to insult me and make a move against Liu Sansan, you really are audacious and reckless.”

After glancing at Liu Sansan on the ground, the Prince let go of the iron rod in Ye Jiu’s hand and took a couple of steps back, “I have always been a just man, as long as you provide a reasonable explanation, I will surely not take sides.”

Ye Jiu, decisively dropping the iron rod in his hand, and before speaking, kicked Liu Sansan angrily, “Prince, you seem to have a short memory, not recognizing me so soon?”

“You…” He looked familiar, yet the Prince couldn’t recall where he had seen him.

“Me!” Ye Jiu pointed at his own face, “I am Ye Jiu, the same Ye Jiu who traveled with you, the Prince, from Nanchang back to Dongyue!”

“Ugly girl, it’s you?” the Prince himself didn’t realize that, upon hearing this name, his eyes suddenly sparkled, “However, you’ve changed quite a bit recently. You’ve become prettier and fairer, and even dressed in men’s clothes, I actually didn’t recognize you.”