I was chased by my sickly junior brother who had two lives

The atmosphere in the Dali Temple was solemn and dignified. The sun shone through the clouds with great effort and sprinkled on the courtyard of the Dali Temple, but was blocked by the tall walls and heavy buildings, leaving only a few faint rays of light in the corners, unable to dispel the pervasive oppressive atmosphere.

Today was the day when the Dali Temple held its routine interrogation of the Yang Feng branch, and Yang Xiu was among those being interrogated.

Yang Xiu was wearing a slightly old plain robe with slight wrinkles at the corners, as if telling of his inner uneasiness and anxiety in recent days.

He looked haggard, his eyes revealing an unconcealable nervousness and uneasiness, and he walked into the lobby of the Dali Temple with heavy steps.

When his eyes fell on Chen Jue who was sitting in the hall, a complex emotion surged in his heart like a tide.

Once upon a time, Chen Jue was his friendly brother-in-law. They laughed and talked happily at family gatherings, sharing every detail of life. The family affection at that time was as warm as the spring sunshine.

But now, Chen Jue was wearing a majestic official uniform, sitting in the hall that symbolized justice and power, while Yang Xiu, because of his family's involvement, had no choice but to stand in the position of being interrogated.

He felt mixed emotions, including regret for the fickleness of fate, shame for his family's actions, and helplessness and bitterness about the embarrassing situation.

Chen Jue sat in the hall, his official uniform looking particularly solemn under the candlelight. He looked dignified, his brows slightly furrowed, as if he was bearing the heavy pressure of the entire case.

When his eyes fell on Yang Xiu, at that moment, his heart was like a calm lake with a stone thrown into it, causing ripples.

The good times he had spent with Yang Xiu flashed quickly through his mind. He could still vividly remember Yang Xiu's care and concern for him and Chen Jia. Those heartwarming scenes formed a sharp contrast with the scene at the moment, causing him to involuntarily feel a sense of helplessness and regret.

He knew that he was shouldering the heavy responsibility of interrogating criminals and upholding justice. This responsibility was like a heavy yoke that forced him to temporarily put aside his personal feelings. However, the family affection deep in his heart kept pulling him, making his mood become particularly complicated when facing Yang Xiu.

He sighed silently in his heart, wondering why fate was so cruel and why it made him face such a difficult choice between family and justice.

But he also knew clearly that his duty did not allow for any partiality, and he had to treat every suspect with fairness, even if that person was Yang Xiu, with whom he had once been close.

"Yang Xiu, do you know why I brought you here today?"

Chen Jue's voice was low and serious, echoing in the lobby, as if it could penetrate the oppressive air and strike everyone's heart.

He tried to keep his voice steady and not let his inner emotions show, but the slightly trembling ending still revealed a hint of his inner struggle.

Yang Xiu raised his head and looked at Chen Jue. His lips trembled slightly and he said, "Master Chen, I... I roughly know."

There was a hint of bitterness in his voice, and the bitterness in his heart became stronger. Once upon a time, he could call Chen Jue "brother-in-law" without any scruples, talk to him freely, and share the joys and sorrows of life.

Now, this unfamiliar "Master Chen" was like a sharp sword, piercing his heart and severing their once close relationship. He felt as if he was in a dark abyss, with the walls around him squeezing in and making it hard for him to breathe.

He prayed silently in his heart, hoping that he could get out of this predicament as soon as possible and prove his innocence. He also hoped that Chen Jue could understand his helplessness and innocence.

Chen Jue frowned slightly and continued to ask: "What is your relationship with the Yang Feng family? Did you participate in or know anything about the Yang family's corruption?"

Chen Jue stared at Yang Xiu, his eyes revealing sharpness and determination.

"Master Chen, although I am a branch of the Yang family, I am not closely connected with the main branch on weekdays. I have heard about the corruption of the Yang family, but I have not participated in it."

Yang Xiu spoke slowly, his voice was a little low, with a hint of helplessness and struggle. Every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, full of pain and entanglement.

He hoped that Chen Jue would believe him, but he was also afraid that Chen Jue would become suspicious of him because of family relationships.

He felt like he was walking on a narrow tightrope. If he wasn't careful, he would fall into the abyss.

Chen Jue looked at Yang Xiu with some doubts in his heart. He saw sincerity in Yang Xiu's eyes, but in this major case involving his family, he did not dare to easily believe anyone's one-sided words. He knew that human nature was complicated, and sometimes family affection and interests would make people lose their way.

He pondered Yang Xiu's words over and over in his mind, trying to find more clues from his expression and tone.

"Yang Xiu, you have to understand that this matter is of great importance. If you conceal it, the consequences will be disastrous."

Chen Jue's tone became heavier, and his eyes revealed a sense of majesty, trying to intimidate Yang Xiu and make him tell the whole truth.

At this time, Chen Jue was extremely conflicted. He hoped that Yang Xiu could tell the truth and completely get rid of his relationship with this matter, but he was also worried that Yang Xiu would really get involved in it, and then he would face an extremely difficult choice.

If Yang Xiu is really guilty, how should he face Chen Jia and how should he choose between family affection and the law?

This question was like a huge rock, pressing on his heart, making him feel extremely heavy.

Yang Xiu's heart was shaken. He raised his head and looked at Chen Jue, with a hint of determination in his eyes.

"Master Chen, everything I said is true. Although I come from the Yang family, I also have my own principles and bottom line. I will never get involved in anything that violates the law."

Yang Xiu raised his voice a little, his eyes were full of sincerity and eagerness, hoping that Chen Jue could believe in his innocence.

He knew that the only thing he could do now was to face Chen Jue's interrogation honestly and actively cooperate with the investigation. Only in this way could he have a chance to prove his innocence. His heart was filled with a desire for justice, and he believed that as long as he insisted on the truth, the truth would always come to light.

But at the same time, he was also saddened and disappointed by his family's corruption. He secretly vowed in his heart that if he had the chance, he would persuade family members to mend their ways and restore some reputation for the family.

Chen Jue nodded slightly, and he began to believe Yang Xiu's words. But as an interrogator, he couldn't draw conclusions based on one side's words.

"Then tell me what you know about the Yang family's corruption."

Chen Jue said, he picked up the pen on the table and prepared to take notes. He told himself in his heart that no matter what, he must handle this matter with a fair attitude and not let personal emotions affect the pursuit of the truth.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself and focus on the interrogation.

He knew that this case was not only related to the fate of the Yang family, but also to the justice of the court and the well-being of the people. He had to be cautious, not miss any details, and ensure that every judgment was based on solid evidence.

Yang Xiu took a deep breath and began to tell about some of the situations he knew.

"The Yang family falsified accounts and passed off inferior goods as good ones in some projects. I once heard that they used inferior wood when building a bridge, which caused serious quality problems. In terms of land sales, they used improper means to buy people's land at low prices, and then resold it at high prices to make huge profits."

As Yang Xiu spoke, he recalled some of the rumors and clues he had heard, his eyes revealing his dissatisfaction and anger at his family's behavior. He felt ashamed of his family's greed and selfishness, and also blamed himself for not being able to stop these behaviors in time.

As he was telling the story, he kept observing Chen Jue's expression, hoping to see from his reaction whether what he said would help the case and whether it would make Chen Jue more convinced of his innocence.

Chen Jue listened carefully, recording important information on paper from time to time. He felt even more angry at the Yang family's corruption, but also had some appreciation for Yang Xiu's honesty.

"Yang Xiu, the information you provided is very important. But you should know that if you have other hidden information, you will be implicated once it is discovered."

Yang Xiu nodded and said, "Master Chen, I understand. I have told you everything I know, and I have not concealed anything. I just hope that the truth can be found out as soon as possible and I can be cleared of all charges."

Yang Xiu's heart was filled with helplessness and expectation.