Poor Su Yao, gentle as jade and elegant as an orchid, was the dream lover of countless women in Jinsha. At this moment, twisted by Big White like this, he couldn’t bear it and cried out in pain.

Sheng Dalang was more composed. When this incident occurred, he momentarily didn’t move. Sheng Erlang immediately lifted his foot to kick.

Sheng Sanlang hastily stopped him. “Second Brother, you can’t kick!”

Sheng Erlang was puzzled. “Third Brother, why are you stopping me? This big goose has bitten Second Brother Su and won’t let go.”

If it kept biting, wouldn’t it draw blood?

Sheng Sanlang directly stated the key point. “This is Cousin’s goose!”

“Cousin’s?” Sheng Erlang instinctively withdrew his foot.

“Yes, and Big White is incredibly fierce and formidable. Second Brother, you can’t beat it!” Sheng Sanlang helpfully reminded him.

Su Yao’s handsome face contorted in pain so severe he felt he might die.

Couldn’t beat it, so they’d just watch him get twisted to death by a goose?

Su Yao very much wanted to maintain his calm and composed demeanor, but the big white goose wouldn’t allow it.

Big White, seeing this person’s clothes were rather thick and not very satisfying to twist, flapped its wings, stretched out its neck, and pecked toward Su Yao’s face.

Su Yao fled in disarray.

“Third Brother, what should we do?” Sheng Erlang asked urgently.

Second Brother Su had come to the capital with them to take the examinations. If he was injured in the face by Uncle’s white goose, the Sheng family would have no way to explain it to the Su family.

Think about it—Second Brother Su was a famous talented scholar. The Su family was certain he would pass with high honors. But instead, he returned home dejectedly after New Year’s.

When asked what happened, he’d been disfigured by a white goose raised by Miss Luo…

Sheng Sanlang was also anxious. Seeing Su Yao about to be caught by Big White, he opened his throat and shouted, “Fuxue, come quick! Big White is biting someone!”

The garden was covered in accumulated snow. Su Yao’s foot slipped, and he fell to the ground.

In that instant, his first reaction was to protect his face, then he felt a pain in his neck.

Fuxue, hiding in the dark, saw this was about to result in loss of life. Running while shouting, “Big White, stop!”

Hong Dou pursed her lips.

What was there to be afraid of? If it bit him to death, so be it. At worst, they’d let Big White pay with its life.

Soon, news of Su Yao’s injury reached the flower hall.

“Grand Commander, the Young Master Su who came with Uncle has been injured in the garden.”

Grand Commander Luo didn’t have much favorable feeling toward Su Yao.

Although he understood his daughter’s temperament and knew it was most likely his daughter who had provoked the other party, wasn’t there also a term called “displaced anger”?

If he didn’t side with his own daughter and sided with outsiders instead, wouldn’t that be foolish?

Of course, even though he had no favorable impression of that young man, after all, he was brought by his brother-in-law, so being injured at the Grand Commander’s manor wasn’t appropriate.

Grand Commander Luo quickly asked, “What happened?”

The servant who came to report had a strange expression. “Young Master Su was bitten by Big White…”

Second Uncle Sheng looked anxious. “Big White is—”

Grand Commander Luo’s heart settled down.

Since it was Big White, then it wasn’t much of a problem. If something really happened, it would be easier to handle.

After all, no one could control a goose’s behavior.

“Big White is a goose Sheng’er keeps.” Grand Commander Luo comforted Second Uncle Sheng. “It should be no major problem—after all, it’s just a goose.”

The servant who came to report secretly twitched his mouth.

The Grand Commander really didn’t know Lord White’s capabilities!

“Quickly call a physician to examine Young Master Su.” Grand Commander Luo gave the order.

Second Uncle Sheng was still worried. “I’ll go take a look.”

“Let’s go together.”

Su Yao was settled in a pavilion near the garden.

“How is Su Yao?” Second Uncle Sheng entered and asked Sheng Dalang.

“His neck was bitten by the goose and bled a bit…” Sheng Dalang answered, still feeling as if in a dream.

Second Uncle Sheng glared at the three brothers. “Weren’t you all there? Why didn’t you help?”

Sheng Erlang’s eyes were unfocused. “Everything happened too quickly.”

Third Brother was right—that big white goose was incredibly fierce and formidable.

Second Uncle Sheng walked into the inner room with a grave expression. Seeing Su Yao half-reclining on the couch, he quickly walked over. “Worthy nephew, how are you?”

“Second Uncle Sheng need not worry. This nephew is fine.” Su Yao forced a smile.

The pain in his neck aside, thinking of that scene in the garden made him burn with shame and indignation.

“Don’t move, let me see.” Second Uncle Sheng leaned in and carefully examined the wound on Su Yao’s neck, his face full of wonder. “The bite is quite serious. No wonder they say domestic geese are fiercer than dogs.”

But how had it bitten his neck? How big must this goose be?

Second Uncle Sheng momentarily fell into contemplation.

Su Yao not only received no comfort but felt somewhat stifled.

Why did it seem Second Uncle Sheng was more curious than anything else?

At this moment, the physician spoke. “If you’ve finished looking, I’ll continue applying medicine.”

Second Uncle Sheng suddenly came back to himself. “Uh, quickly apply the medicine.”

After all this commotion, it was time for the midday meal.

Naturally, Su Yao couldn’t participate in the gathering meal in his condition and could only drink congee alone in his room.

Stepping into the dining hall, Second Uncle Sheng was still sighing. “Worthy nephew Su truly has no food fortune.”

Grand Commander Luo said awkwardly, “It’s all Luo Manor’s negligence to have such a thing occur. Sheng’er—”

Luo Sheng responded indifferently.

Second Uncle Sheng was just about to say his niece needn’t apologize when he heard Grand Commander Luo say, “Have Fuxue bring Big White to apologize to Young Master Su.”

Second Uncle Sheng: “…”

Luo Sheng nodded. “Alright, your daughter will send Hong Dou to relay this.”

Second Uncle Sheng hastily stopped them. “No need!”

Having that goose go over at this time? It would be strange if it didn’t scare worthy nephew Su to death.

Poor worthy nephew Su—usually such a composed child. Just now he’d seen the veins bulging at his temples.

Luo Sheng frowned. “Uncle, don’t stop me. I feel terrible that Young Master Su was injured. An apology is necessary.”

“Really, it’s not necessary.” Second Uncle Sheng said word by word.

“But Young Master Su was injured at my home. If word gets out—”

Second Uncle Sheng laughed dryly. “Su Yao is magnanimous. He won’t take it to heart. Sheng’er can rest assured.”

“I see.” Luo Sheng looked regretful. “I wanted to give Big White a chance to atone. Since Second Uncle feels it’s unnecessary, then never mind.”

Grand Commander Luo spoke at the right moment. “Let’s eat. It’s so cold—the dishes will get cold soon after being served.”

Upon hearing it was time to eat, Second Uncle Sheng’s eyes immediately brightened. Sweeping his gaze over the dining table, saliva nearly dripped out.

These were the wine and dishes he’d thought about day and night after returning to Jinsha!

Sheng Erlang frowned.

Second Uncle was being too undignified. Just moments ago, he was worried about Second Brother Su, and now he could hardly wait to pounce on the dining table.

Sheng Sanlang said cheerfully, “Elder Brother, Second Brother, you should eat too. Try Cousin’s… Cousin’s cook’s handiwork.”

Sheng Dalang and Sheng Erlang sat down. After tasting one chopstick of food—their chopsticks never stopped again!

Having eaten until the bowls and plates were clean, Sheng Erlang rubbed his stomach with lingering satisfaction and asked Sheng Sanlang in a low voice, “Third Brother, do you eat food like this often?”

Sheng Sanlang nodded. “Every day. I work as a waiter at Cousin’s tavern.”

Sheng Erlang fell silent.

Sheng Dalang also fell silent.

After a long while, Sheng Erlang asked through gritted teeth, “Third Brother, didn’t you write in your letter home saying you were doing great things and wouldn’t return for now, planning to return home in glory later?”