Housekeeper Chen looked at Chen Pingan anxiously. He frowned and asked miserably, "Young master, what should we do? Alchemist Xiao killed someone without warning. Although this proves Alchemist Xiao's sincerity, and we don't have to worry about him being poached by others, it's also brought us a lot of trouble. "
Housekeeper Chen sighed. Seeing that Chen Pingan didn't say anything, he continued, "The Dongfang Clan, Nangong Clan, and Whale Gang are all local powers. Now that we've offended all of them, it'll be too difficult for us to make a move. If they drag us down, we might end up falling short of success."
After thinking for a moment, he frowned and suggested, "Young master, there are only two ways to deal with this matter. The first is to give up on Xiao Yang and announce that we have nothing to do with Xiao Yang. That way, Xiao Yang will be able to face the three great powers alone. However, if we do that, we'll be bitterly disappointed. At the very least, Alchemist Xiao will never forgive us."
Seeing that Chen Pingan still didn't say anything, Housekeeper Chen continued, "The second way is to protect Alchemist Xiao and treat him as one of our own. This way, Alchemist Xiao will definitely see young master in a new light. It's very likely that Alchemist Xiao will follow you. In addition, the other followers will also be loyal to you. You'll also gain a great reputation and prestige. However, if you do that, you'll completely offend the three great powers. The gains won't make up for the losses."
Housekeeper Chen analyzed the situation in detail.
As a housekeeper, he was also half a strategist. When Chen Pingan couldn't make a decision, he had to clearly explain the situation and the solution.
That was how a housekeeper should be.
Chen Pingan sat in a daze for a long time before finally coming to a decision. He said solemnly, "Alchemist Xiao has already joined our ranks. In other words, he's one of us. We can't give up on him. Besides, he's very valuable. What does a mere Dongfang Clan, Nangong Clan, and Whale Gang count for? They can't compare to Xiao Yang at all."
After a moment of silence, Chen Pingan instructed, "Housekeeper, go. Tell Alchemist Xiao not to go out to avoid danger. Let him stay in the courtyard. I don't think the three great clans will dare to openly attack us."
Housekeeper Chen replied with a 'yes'.
Then he reminded, "Young Master, these three native forces can't be underestimated. You have to be careful. If it really doesn't work, we'll contact planet Suzaku and ask for reinforcements."
Chen Pingan waved his hand and vetoed, "I've already decided to come out alone. How can I rely on them? I have to do something to appear in front of them."
Housekeeper Chen wanted to say something but hesitated. He turned around and left.
He came to the alchemy room and found Xiao Yang.
"Alchemist Xiao, the people you killed are not simple people. The faction behind them will definitely not let this matter rest. Young Master wants you to stay in the courtyard and not go out. As long as you don't leave the courtyard, he will protect you with his life."
After saying this, Housekeeper Chen sighed and looked at Xiao Yang enviously.
She didn't know if the young master would treat her the same way if she was in danger one day.
Xiao Yang did not expect Chen Pingan to make such a decision. He thought that Chen Pingan would abandon the rook to save the king.
This made Xiao Yang have a whole new level of respect for Chen Pingan.
Xiao Linger smiled and said, "This Young Master Chen is quite interesting. He's even willing to shed all pretense of cordiality with the three native forces."
Lin Shiyun said, "It seems that Young Master Chen is also a trustworthy person."
Xiao Yang said, "Housekeeper Chen, let Young Master Chen not be involved in this matter. I'll handle it myself. Don't let your young master bear too much pressure."
After all, Chen Pingan was now wholeheartedly focused on fighting. He wanted to do something to make his family look at him in a different light.
If he got into a conflict with the three native forces at this critical moment, it would be very disadvantageous for Chen Pingan.
On the other hand, Xiao Yang was very willing to go against the three native forces.
Housekeeper Chen sighed and left after giving a few words of advice.
After returning to the study, he reported their conversation in detail to Chen Pingan.
Chen Pingan smiled and said, "Alchemist Xiao doesn't want me to get into trouble. However, what ability does Alchemist Xiao have to face the three native forces? We'll just listen to him for the time being. In terms of action, we still have to protect Alchemist Xiao."
This was basically confirmed.
Before long, a servant came to report the situation.
"Young master, someone has come to visit. They claim to be the patriarch of the Dongfang Clan, the team leader of the Nangong Clan, and the gang leader of the Whale Gang. Do you want to see them?"
The servant waited for Chen Pingan's reply.
Housekeeper Chen sucked in a breath of cold air.
He knew that this matter wouldn't be as simple as it seemed.
In the time it took to brew a cup of tea, these people had personally come to visit.
Moreover, they were the leaders of the three native forces.
This was going to be troublesome.
Chen Pingan was going to be blamed for the trouble that Xiao Yang had caused.
Housekeeper Chen thought for a moment, then suggested, "Young master, although Alchemist Xiao is a useful talent, offending the three native forces for him is very undesirable and unwise. Why don't we just give up on Alchemist Xiao?"
He had followed Chen Pingan for many years, so he understood Chen Pingan's painstaking efforts.
Chen Pingan had always wanted to make a name for himself. However, he was the only son of the family, so he had always been suppressed and never dared to let him out.
This time, he had spent a great deal of effort to come out.
He hadn't even started fighting yet, but he had already gotten himself into trouble.
If he didn't manage to make a name for himself this time, the family would probably never let him out again.
This was definitely a great torment for Chen Pingan.
He was worried for Chen Pingan.
Chen Pingan said seriously, "I've already made my decision on this matter. I don't want to repeat it a second time. Housekeeper Chen, bring them to the living room. I'll personally meet them. This young master wants to see what they're going to do. "
Housekeeper Chen sighed. He had no choice but to leave the study and meet the leaders of the three native forces.
Chen Pingan tidied up his clothes and walked toward the living room.
In the living room.
Dongfang Zhong, Nangong Yu, and Li Jujing were already waiting there.
The reason they didn't use force right away was to give Chen Pingan face. After all, Chen Pingan's grandfather was the Minister of Revenue, and the Chen family was one of the most powerful families on planet Suzaku.
Thus, they decided to use peaceful means before resorting to force.
Soon, Chen Pingan arrived at the living room. After seeing the three of them, he bowed. "Junior Pingan greets the three seniors. It's a rare occasion for the three of you to visit. Your presence brings light to my humble abode."
"We don't dare, we don't dare."
Dongfang Zhong, Nangong Yu, and Li Jujing smiled and also bowed.
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