No sooner had Chu Tianyi left than Chu Zhaonan approached with an affectionate look on his face and helped Chu Bei Qing to his feet.
"Big Brother, your residence has been burned down. Why don't you come and rest at my courtyard for the night?"
"Third Young Master, aren't you afraid Second Master will get angry if you bring Big Brother back with you?"
His servant reminded him.
This unusual move by Third Young Master is notable; for many years, since the old master retreated into seclusion, the various branches of the family kept out of each other's way like well water not intermixing with river water.
As for Big Brother's branch, due to his foolishness, it has long been in decline. His former servants, for the sake of their own futures, have sought out new masters. The family wealth has also been dominated by the likes of Second Master and others, with Third Young Master himself taking a share of the pie. So why is he so proactive tonight?
