novelraw Chapter 451 - 419: Chu Mansion
Chapter 451 - 419: Chu Mansion
Chu MansionWhen Qin Xia arrived at the Chu Mansion, the entrance was already surrounded by people.
The Chu Mansion is located on the edge of Capital City, occupying a large area, usually heavily guarded with few outsiders around.
Now, the entrance was filled with a mass of people in black suits.
Each wore a stern face, looking fierce and intimidating.
Inside the entrance were people from the Chu Mansion.
Qin Xia drove over with her team, but the number of parked cars nearby prevented her from driving in. She had to park outside and walk to the entrance of the Chu Mansion.
Looking at the mass of people at the entrance, she stood beside the bamboo grove to watch for a while.
The Chu Mansion’s design is predominantly a garden style.
The large open space at the entrance is quite expansive.
Bamboo grows on both sides of the courtyard wall.
The confrontation between the people outside and inside the door seemed intense, or maybe the bamboo obstructed their view. No one noticed her and the dozen people behind her for the time being.
She observed the situation at the entrance.
The people inside the Chu Mansion were easily distinguishable from those brought by Chu Shaohe.
Besides standing inside or outside the door, their clothing was a very noticeable distinction.
The people brought by Chu Shaohe all wore black suits.
The people of the Chu Mansion wore traditional Chinese long robes.
The door seemed like a divide between two eras.
Between the two groups stood a woman in a retro Chinese gown, her hair pinned up with a hairpin.
Her hair was pinned halfway up, while the lower half hung loose.
She appeared gentle and quiet but had an imposing aura.
She stood at the entrance, blocking Chu Shaohe from entering...
Due to Madam Chu.
Qin Xia was not very familiar with the affairs of the Chu Family before.
Recently, while in the hospital, she learned about it in detail based on some information provided by Qiao Yuxian.
The woman standing at the entrance is considered the manager of the Chu Family.
Her name is Chu Ying, thirty-five years old.
When she was a teenager, Madam Chu took her from the orphanage.
She was also taught personally by Madam Chu.
She is responsible for almost all the affairs in the Chu Mansion.
Especially in the years when Chu Zhengran was not in the country, she assisted Madam Chu in managing the Chu Family.
Madam Chu trusts her and is very fond of her.
Her relationship with Chu Zhengran is also very good, treating her as a sister.
It’s said she seldom goes out, staying at the Chu Mansion. Thus, outsiders rarely see her.
Actually, this is the first time Qin Xia heard about this person.
Because before, they only talked about love affairs and never mentioned their family matters.
As for this Chu Shaohe... he is indeed part of the Chu Family.
His grandfather and Chu Zhengran’s grandfather were brothers, both born to the same parents.
Beside Chu Shaohe stood his father Chu Junde and his second uncle Chu Shifeng, then further behind were more distant branches and relatives of the Chu Family.
The Chu Family has been developing in Capital City for generations.
Back then, Chu Zhengran’s grandfather, as the eldest legitimate son, took over the Chu Family.
Meanwhile, Chu Shaohe’s grandfather took his family to settle in Yan City.
They have been developing there all these years.
Until Chu Zhengran’s father passed away, leaving Chu Zhengran and his widowed mother alone, that branch wanted to take over the Chu Family.
But when they arrived back then, Madam Chu sent them away as they were, not letting them take any advantage.
With Madam Chu present, these years they managed to remain stable.
However, in the past year or two, Madam Chu has grown older, and Chu Zhengran is about to take over the Chu Family. They want to return again.
Coincidentally, Chu Zhengran had an accident.
Now, all those close or distant relatives from here and there came over.
"Everyone, neither Madam nor the young master is home, the Chu Mansion cannot host guests now, please leave." Chu Ying said.
Chu Shaohe snorted and said, "What kind of thing are you? Do you think you have the right to speak here?"
"I am nothing." Chu Ying said slowly, "But recently, the Chu Mansion does not host guests, please leave."
"You do know this place is Chu’s, right?" Chu Shaohe, as their spokesperson, said, "This is the ancestral mansion of the Chu Family. It’s not only for Chu Zhengran and his mother to live in. We’re also entitled to it. We’re returning home as the rightful owners."
Others outside nodded in agreement.
Chu Shaohe directly tried to enter.
Chu Ying raised her hand to stop him.
Chu Shaohe halted, looking at her: "Move aside."
Chu Ying clearly stated, "Young Master Shaohe, please leave."
"I intend to go in today, what can you do about it?" Chu Shaohe said disdainfully.
Chu Ying looked at him. In a moment, she moved her raised hand, pushing him out with one palm.
Chu Shaohe staggered backward, nearly falling, caught by his father.
After stabilizing, Chu Shaohe’s expression twisted, glaring at Chu Ying: "You dare push me! What are you? You’re just a dog raised by the Chu Family. When the masters are here, you guard the door. When they’re gone, you’re nothing but a stray mutt!"
Chu Ying listened to him, her expression calm.
Chu Shaohe continued, "You better stop scaring me here. Don’t think I don’t know, you wouldn’t dare make a move. This is the Chu Family. You only bear the surname Chu. You have no blood ties or any right to inherit here. We are the bloodline of the Chu Family. The hospital said the chance of Chu Zhengran waking up is nearly zero. Just to tell you, even if Madam Chu returns, she’ll eventually have to choose one of us to take over the Chu Family."
Those outside once again echoed, louder than before.
Chu Ying looked at their ugly faces.
She held strong on the outside, showing no sign of weakness, but inside, she felt utterly shattered.
Everyone was trying to deny the doctor’s words, hoping that Chu Zhengran would wake up.
Yet, apart from some minor reactions that night, Chu Zhengran’s situation was not good.
If only Chu Zhengran had even one child, she wouldn’t be in such a vulnerable position now.
Chu Ying suddenly felt a bit resentful towards Chu Zhengran for not marrying and having children earlier. At this age, not to mention having children, he doesn’t even have a wife.
"Move aside. Let us in." Chu Shaohe said again.
Chu Ying said nothing, but still stood without moving.
Future matters are for the future, naturally determined by Madam Chu.
Her current task is to prevent anyone from stepping inside.
She indeed wouldn’t dare truly harm them, but no one could enter through the gates of Chu!
"Fine." Chu Shaohe said with a sneering laugh, loudly commanding the men in black outside: "Charge in!"
But no sooner had he spoken than sounds of fighting erupted from behind them.
The people inside the Chu Mansion were ready to fight, but seeing the commotion outside, they stood prepared while observing the situation.
Chu Shaohe’s group hurriedly looked behind.
Only to see a dozen people rushing towards them at high speed, engaging with their personnel.
Those they brought couldn’t withstand them.
Especially the leading woman, who bore the same face as the famous star actress Qin Xia, was very adept.
In what seemed a blink of an eye, she reached them.
Chu Shaohe stared at her, still unreacted, before being slapped hard.
With a clear and loud smack.
Chu Shaohe was slapped hard, staggering backward again, this time steadied by his second uncle.
When he stood firm, gathering his senses to look at Qin Xia, his mouth was split, and after a few seconds, he spit out a tooth mixed with blood.
"You!" Seeing his son beaten, Chu Junde stepped forward to confront Qin Xia.
Qin Xia, with a lingering rebellious look, glanced at Chu Junde, then turned to Chu Shaohe, saying, "Spewing nonsense! As a Chu Family member cursing the Chu heir, I believe such a person can be immediately expelled from the Chu Family."