Chapter 208 Teaching Him a Lesson

Chapter 208: Giving Him a Lesson

Ji Yuntang saw his concerns but smiled and said, "I know you regard them as your elder brothers, but they may not see you as a younger brother. Ask yourself honestly, in all these years dealing with Luo Feizhou and Luo Jingshen, have you ever gained any benefit?"

"Isn't it always you handle things when it's fine, but take the blame when trouble hits? In their eyes, is family meant to be taken advantage of?"

Luo Sinian frowned in thought, saying nothing.

Ji Yuntang felt this was a good opportunity to set Luo Sinian straight. He was always too steady by nature and placed too much emphasis on so-called brotherly duty, which often led to disagreements with Luo Junhe.

Moreover, he was overly sheltered and lacked ambition, making him seem like an easy target.

Luo Sinian indeed needed a chance to let loose.

And now was the perfect time.

With that thought, Ji Yuntang's pretty eyes narrowed slightly and she added, "Prince Chen, just imagine: if either of them ever ascends to that throne, what would happen to you and A He?"

"Mercy to an enemy is cruelty to yourself. Your constant forbearance and sacrifice only encourages others to keep bullying you, making them believe you're a pushover."

"Your third brother never wanted the throne, yet he was brought to this state. Simply because of his success, he became a thorn in their side. Sooner or later, he'll stand up. When that day comes, how do you think Luo Feizhou and Luo Jingshen will deal with him then? And how will you face the brotherhood among you then?"

Ji Yuntang left it at that, but Luo Sinian read between the lines.

Luo Feizhou, Luo Jingshen, and Luo Junhe called each other brothers on the surface, but in reality, they saw one another as mortal enemies.

Luo Junhe never wanted to fight them for anything; he had no interest in the throne either.

But it's not like just because he wasn't interested, the other princes would let him off.

In their eyes, only a dead man is truly no threat.

Once Luo Junhe recovered, he would inevitably strike back against Luo Feizhou and Luo Jingshen.

If Luo Sinian chose to side with Luo Junhe, he would have to sever ties with Luo Feizhou and Luo Jingshen, cutting off this so-called brotherly bond.

Moreover, there was no real affection in the royal family; losers always become sacrifices in the power struggle, without exception.

Luo Sinian tried to picture the scenario Ji Yuntang had laid out.

If it ever came to the point where Luo Jingshen or Luo Feizhou sat on the throne, they would surely move against him and Luo Junhe.

Then, their relatives, friends, and everyone close to them would be implicated, at worst, they'd lose their lives and have their clans wiped out.

This thought filled Luo Sinian with an unprecedented fear.

He had never realized that his family could be ruined and scattered so easily.

So close that now he looked at Luo Feizhou like an executioner.

A flicker of disgust rose in Luo Sinian's heart.

After calming down, he looked at Ji Yuntang with firm eyes and said, "Third Sister-in-law, I've made up my mind. Rather than waiting for the day my brothers turn their blades on me, I'd rather stand up and strike back first."

"They have never treated me as a brother, so I don't need to care about this so-called family bond anymore. I am willing to sever blood ties with Luo Feizhou and follow only my third brother from now on."

As he spoke, his expression was so determined that Ji Yuntang thought he was pledging allegiance to the Communist Party.

The corner of her mouth twitched as she patted Luo Sinian on the shoulder. "Brother, you're still too young!"

"I only said you should see the situation clearly. I didn't say you should cut off blood relations with Luo Feizhou."

"Besides, do you think the royal family's blood ties are something you can just sever?"

"Your third brother hasn't cut ties with them yet, so you don't need to put on an expression like you're cutting off all contact. After all, you all live in the capital and you're bound to run into each other every day."

"Sometimes, don't be too rigid. Be a bit more hypocritical and clever, and act according to the situation. If he can exploit you, you can exploit him too. As the saying goes, say different things to different people. When you're not as strong as the other side, don't go head-to-head. First, figure out their intentions and character, then choose an appropriate attitude to deal with them. Stay on guard, and you'll suffer fewer losses."

Ji Yuntang spoke fluently, and Luo Sinian listened attentively.

He felt that today, Ji Yuntang had given him another major lesson on how to conduct oneself.

After hearing these words, he felt he had gained a lot.

Thinking back to how he had worn his heart on his sleeve, Luo Sinian suddenly realized that he had suffered so much for a reason.

It was because he was too foolish and too trusting, always ending up as the victim.

A surge of pent-up anger rose from his chest, making him feel extremely aggrieved.

Without thinking, he kicked Luo Feizhou in the stomach, sending him spitting out a large mouthful of blood.

Startled, Luo Sinian looked at Luo Feizhou's battered face, afraid that his careless kick might have killed him.

But Ji Yuntang applauded from the side. "Clap, clap, clap."

The fact that Luo Sinian dared to kick Luo Feizhou meant he had already taken the first step.

She didn't believe he would still treat Luo Feizhou as a brother after this.

A sly smile flickered in Ji Yuntang's eyes as she said directly, "Kick freely; he's not so easy to kill."

"His face is thick enough. Think of him as a soccer ball, imagine you're on the field playing football. Vent all your resentment on him as if you're collecting interest in advance."

Finally, she added, "I'm tired from beating him. He's out cold anyway, so you might as well kick him."

Luo Sinian: "..."

He felt that her words sounded both smug and a bit annoying.

But she was right: Luo Feizhou's face really was thick.

Someone like him didn't deserve sympathy.

With that in mind, Luo Sinian gave Luo Feizhou's legs a few kicks.

"Always cheating me out of my silver! Mocking my third brother for being crippled! See if I don't kick you to death!"

As he kicked, he muttered curses under his breath.

Luo Sinian landed a heavy kick on Luo Feizhou's shoulder, then his chest and back. His feet moved like the wind, striking every spot twice, determined to teach Luo Feizhou a lesson he would never forget.

Under the kicks, Luo Feizhou was kicked like a rat that everyone wants to beat on the street. Even in his stupor, he felt a sharp pain as if his body were being crushed by a boulder, and his brows twisted in agony.

Compounded by the aphrodisiac's effect, waves of heat surged through his blood, and Luo Feizhou experienced this living hell in his dreams for the first time.

Suddenly, the sound of footsteps echoed from the corridor outside.

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