The strongest devouring system in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 556 Martial Arts

There was no way to exonerate himself, after all, the laws of the Ming Dynasty were not just for show, and no one could kill an official of the imperial court.

Furthermore, Wei Zhongxian was a favorite of the Empress Dowager, making it even more impossible. At that time, Chen Er did not admit it but instead charged directly at Wei Zhongxian like a cheetah.

Chen Er became increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed, because he had not expected that Wei Zhongxian, who appeared somewhat sleazy and obese, was no less skilled in martial arts than himself.

They were even more powerful than him, which made Chen Er feel very embarrassed. Originally, Chen Er thought that this time, as long as he put in a little effort, he and his men could join forces to kill Wei Zhongxian.

That would have been a piece of cake, but now things have changed. Not only is Wei Zhongxian's martial arts skill exceptionally good.

Even Zhang Tianfei continued to help Wei Zhongxian, but Chen Er took advantage of Wei Zhongxian's inattention and used a feint, throwing out several punches in a row.

However, none of them hit Wei Zhongxian's body. Chen Er knew that if this continued, it would be absolutely unsuitable. Before long, all of Wei Zhongxian's Jianghu figures would arrive.

In the end, it was a bit difficult for Chen Er to take the people he wanted away, which was not the result Chen Er wanted to see. So Chen Er and Ma Dazhi took Ma Tiantao away. Wei Zhongxian originally wanted to chase after them, but Zhang Tianfei stopped him.

“My lord, don’t chase after these desperate enemies. It’s obvious they planned this. They’d love for you to chase them.” Zhang Tianfei’s words almost made Wei Zhongxian vomit blood. Wei Zhongxian looked at Zhang Tianfei with a cold smile.

"I really misjudged you. I've always treated you like one of my own, but what you did today was completely unexpected."

Wei Zhongxian did not make things difficult for Zhang Tianfei. He shook his head and smiled bitterly as he walked into his study, as if he had aged several years in that instant.

Wei Zhongxian knew perfectly well that Chen Er had come for this handkerchief, and that he needed to deliver it to Zhang Xingchen as soon as possible, otherwise he would have no way to get it.

Having persuaded Zhang Xingchen to deal with Chen Er, Ma Tiantao was currently in Chen Er's study, cleaning his wounds while looking at Chen Er with great gratitude.

"I'm so grateful to you all today, otherwise I probably would have died a terrible death, and there wouldn't even have been a chance to preserve my body." Ma Tiantao's voice was still trembling a little.

The thought of Wei Zhongxian's beast-like eyes made him tremble uncontrollably.

Chen Er sighed, then looked at Ma Tiantao with curiosity and asked, "I said you've been lurking around Wei Zhongxian for so long, and you didn't even know that Wei Zhongxian in Lin'an knew martial arts. That's really a bit disappointing."

Chen Er did not mean to belittle Ma Tiantao by saying this.

Instead, he was thinking about Wei Zhongxian, wondering what kind of person he was who could hide his strength so well. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes today, Chen Er probably wouldn't have thought of Wei Zhongxian.

Wow, he's got such good skills! Now Chen Er is going to make his move on Yang Xiaomei. Of course, Ma Tiantao absolutely mustn't know about this.

So Chen Er secretly sent Ma Dazhi and Liu Chengdong to tie up Yang Xiaomei. At this moment, Yang Xiaomei was sitting on the bed with red eyes. Wei Zhongxian, who had just been thinking, was holding a dagger.

When Yang Xiaomei saw the image of herself being thrown away, she felt her body tremble involuntarily several times.

Just then, an unknown mist drifted into Yang Xiaomei's room. Yang Xiaomei had received orders from Wei Zhongxian to serve Lord Zhang Xingchen.

Unfortunately, the chance was gone. Ma Dazhi and Liu Chengdong sneaked in through the window.

"I must say, this girl is really beautiful. No wonder Zhang Xingchen has been so infatuated with her lately. This big man is really lucky." Ma Dazhi clicked his tongue in amazement, while Liu Chengdong sighed.

"Hurry up and take this girl away. Actually, her life is quite tragic." The two of them quietly took Yang Xiaomei away, and Zhang Xingchen was furious.

Because Zhang Xingchen was holding a handkerchief with Ma Dazhi written on it, and this handkerchief was very familiar – it belonged to Yang Xiaoqian.

Zhang Xingchen still remembers that it was Yang Xiaoqian's birthday when he searched all over the city to find this birthday gift for her, but now it has become evidence.

Evidence proving that his good brother Chen Er killed Yang Xiaoqian was presented by Wei Zhongxian, who was sitting opposite Zhang Xingchen at that moment.

Holding the teacup in his hand, Wei Zhongxian's expression kept changing as he pondered how to persuade Zhang Xingchen. But to Wei Zhongxian's surprise, Zhang Xingchen actually burned the handkerchief.

"Are you crazy? This is evidence of Yang Xiaoqian's murder. Don't you want to help your woman avenge her?" Wei Zhengxian's voice trembled slightly, but Zhang Xingchen still sneered.

“Wei Zhongxian, don’t think I don’t understand what you’re thinking. You dream of Chen Er and me fighting side by side, tearing each other apart for a woman, so you can reap the benefits, right?” Zhang Xingchen’s voice was very indifferent, which made Wei Zhongxian’s brows furrow.

"If that's what you say, then there's nothing I can do. But if I were you, I would never let my woman die such a tragic death, with not even a body found. That's your responsibility."

After Wei Zhongxian finished speaking, he strode away, and Zhang Xingchen then overturned the table in front of him.

Zhang Xingchen clenched his fists involuntarily, his eyes reddened, and he roared.

"Chen Er, why are you treating me like this? I treated you like a brother. Without me, you wouldn't be where you are today. But you treat me like this. Then don't blame me for being impolite."

Zhang Xingchen's words were very cold. He also felt a little sorry for Yang Xiaoqian, after all, she was once his woman.

But now that he's dead, no body can be found. How could Zhang Xingchen not be furious?

Meanwhile, a major incident occurred at Zhang Shaoqing's home. Several eunuchs from the Empress Dowager's side had surrounded Zhang Shaoqing's house, and many guards had also appeared.

Zhang Shaoqing sat upright in his seat, holding a book in his hands and reading it. Standing next to him was his daughter, Situ Minyue.