Chapter 1575: It Actually Became Like This

Editor: Henyee Translations

“I, I didn’t hear it… I must have heard wrongly!”

“…”

Zheng Sangge chuckled self-deprecatingly. “Lord Qin, please, I’m no longer a general. I’m just a commoner now!”

“Greetings, Lord!”

Zheng Sangge cast a quiet gaze at Head Steward Wen. His dispassionate tone struck the heart of Head Steward Wen like a heavy hammer. “These children are all offspring of my former brothers. Their fathers were comrades-in-arms with me on the northern battlefield, sharing life and death together. They returned from the battlefield with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. A decade has passed, and many are no longer with us. Some of these children have lost their fathers, and others have lost both parents. In our residence, there are no fewer than twenty to thirty children in similar circumstances. Over ten disabled brothers, like their fathers, are still grappling with life. Including elderly, frail, women, and children, there are over seventy in total.”

“Our surviving brothers may be incapable, but we cannot let the families and children of our fallen comrades suffer. These children are remarkably resilient. If they possess strength, they labor as porters, engage in manual work, or become apprentices. If strength eludes them, they find alternative ways to contribute, such as doing odd jobs, washing clothes, or gathering wild vegetables and fruits outside the city. Xiao Fu, Xiao Er, and the others have ventured out of the city to forage for food multiple times, and today won’t be the last. I fail to comprehend how this led to accusations of collusion with Madam Shao to frame Young Master Wen! Though our achievements may not be grand, we instilled in them principles of integrity from a young age. If they were to commit such an act, I won’t shield them from your judgment!”

“I, Zheng Sangge, dare not claim exceptional prowess. In the past, I participated in more than ten battles on the northern front, vanquishing over a hundred foes. I once captured a prince, a king, and a monarch, saving General Sun’s life! My life was nearly claimed by the King of Hell. I fear no peril! I won’t let this matter slide. Even if it costs me my life, I won’t tolerate baseless slander!”

Wen Fuxin, oblivious to the gravity of the situation, scorned Zheng Sangge’s words. He sneered and jeered, “Oh, boasting about your feats! Shamelessly bragging here! What a joke, you–Oh! Uncle…”

Wen Fuxin shielded his face, casting a bewildered look at Head Steward Wen. Shocked and confused, he couldn’t fathom why his caring biological uncle would resort to a slap.

Head Steward Wen, agitated and vexed, lacked the time to explain. He spoke with frustration, his voice lowered to a hiss, “Stay silent!”

Enraged, Zheng Sangge rebuked sharply, “What is the meaning of this? How dare you subject me to such humiliation!”

Shao Yunduan sighed. “General Zheng risked his life for the Great Qin, valiantly defending against external threats. He nearly lost his life on the northern battlefield, only to face scorn like this! What a woeful and pitiable fate! General Zheng, please compose yourself. He is the nephew of the Head Steward of the Prince’s mansion. Arguing with him won’t yield anything.”

Zheng Sangge, Liu Changming, and Wu Guan seethed with anger.

“Heh, the state of the world has truly deteriorated!”

“This is the Great Qin we risked our lives to protect!”