And she, a descendant of the third generation of the direct line, held noble status and exceptional talent, destined to become a martial arts grandmaster in the future.
The gap between them was simply insurmountable!
"Then, who is the owner of this merchant house?"
Chu Chen's gaze shifted slightly as he secretly observed this Chu Family Merchant House.
In this era, commerce flourished.
Some large merchant houses often possessed vast wealth and connections.
According to rumors, the Chu family had hundreds of shops, spread across every county town in the Great Qian Empire!
"My mother is in charge of the Chu Family Merchant House!"
Chu Yuxuan proudly held her head high. "My father owns seventy percent of the shares in this merchant house, and the remaining thirty percent is handed over to my uncles and elder brothers to manage!"
"Besides the profits of the merchant house itself, the Chu Family Merchant House is also responsible for helping the Chu family cultivate martial artists!"
Upon hearing this, Chu Chen suddenly understood.
The Chu family was indeed a prominent clan, with profound heritage and strength not inferior to the royal family.
He continued to move forward.
Suddenly.
At the end of the street, the hustle and bustle intensified.
"Quickly get out of the way! Disperse!"
Several horses galloped forward.
Riding on the horses were two men and one woman.
The two men were clad in black armor, wielding sabers and spears, looking majestic and awe-inspiring.
As for the two women, one wore a purple dress and had a pretty face, while the other wore a green dress.
On the shoulder of the woman in the purple dress perched a small red snake, entirely fiery red, like a ball of flame.
In the arms of the woman in the green dress, a spirit beast the size of a cat was cradled.
Its fur was snow-white, its pupils a pale silver, appearing fragile and docile, but its claws could tear through rock.
Seeing this scene, Chu Chen's eyes narrowed!
"Fire Fierce Fox?"
"That little red snake, could it be a Fire Poison Spider?"
The Fire Fierce Fox was a venomous demonic beast, capable of spitting fire poison, with fierce toxicity!
And the Fire Poison Spider was comparable to a martial artist of the fourth level, its poison terrifying!
"It's truly strange."
Chu Chen murmured, "Logically speaking, the Fire Fierce Fox and the Fire Poison Spider.
They should both live in the wilderness. This is the royal city, how can there be traces of the Fire Fierce Fox and the Fire Poison Spider?"
He frowned.
A moment later, his eyes suddenly shot out brilliant rays of light, as if he had seen through something.
"So that's how it is. No wonder the Chu family chose to cooperate with the royal family, wanting to use the royal family's hand to eliminate me!"
With this thought, Chu Chen couldn't help but sigh.
"Brother Chu Chen, do you know those two demonic beasts?" Chu Yuxuan asked curiously.
She had never seen Chu Chen wear such an expression before.
"No."
Chu Chen shook his head. "However, I know what those two demonic beasts are."
"Oh?" Chu Yuxuan blinked her eyes.
Then, she reacted and her watery eyes widened.
She exclaimed in surprise, "Then... doesn't that mean the Chu family deliberately lured you to your death?"
"Hmm?"
Hearing this, Chu Chen slightly raised his head, his gaze sharp, staring at Chu Yuxuan.
This girl actually dared to curse him to death?
"Hmph, Brother Chu Chen, did I say something wrong? You are just a good-for-nothing, an abandoned son expelled from the family!"
Chu Yuxuan glared at him defiantly, her lips pouting, huffing angrily.
Chu Chen remained silent.
"See, I didn't lie to you, did I?"
Chu Yuxuan was smug.
She was very clever and had guessed everything, deliberately provoking Chu Chen to see his furious expression.
To her disappointment.
Chu Chen did not take the Chu family's plan seriously at all. He remained calm, as if he had expected this long ago.
"The Chu Family Merchant House, I will definitely go."
Chu Chen whispered, his voice calm. "Not only will I go, but you will also go with me!"
"Why?" Chu Yuxuan was confused.
"Because, we are relatives."
Chu Chen looked at her and said earnestly.
"Chu Yuxuan, remember this clearly, our Chu family is a collateral branch of the Chu royal family, with pure blood and unparalleled nobility!"
Chu Yuxuan was stunned.
She stared blankly at Chu Chen.
Her head buzzed, and she felt her ears filled with Chu Chen's resolute and firm voice!
At this moment.
Chu Yuxuan only felt her heart pounding, beating wildly, as if struck by some impact!
...
"Miss, shall we return to the manor?"
Inside the carriage, the maid Xiao Cui lifted the curtain and poked her head out to call.
"Wait a moment longer, I want to look again!"
Chu Yuxuan took a deep breath, her beautiful eyes fixed on Chu Chen's receding back, her gaze complex.
"I don't understand."
Xiao Cui pouted. "That Chu Chen fellow is just an abandoned son of our Chu family, what is there for you to care about?"
The direct line of the Chu family all regarded Chu Chen as a disgrace!
And they, the collateral descendants, also avoided him like the plague, fearing any association with Chu Chen would bring shame!
Xiao Cui found it strange.
How could a dignified young lady of the Chu family's direct line become interested in a concubine's son?
"He is very special!"
Chu Yuxuan shook her head, her gaze intently fixed on Chu Chen's retreating figure.
She said, "Xiao Cui, don't forget, what was the purpose of my father sending me to the Chu family back then?"
"Uh... this..."
Xiao Cui scratched her head, and after thinking for a long time, she said.
"Miss, do you mean you want to use the Chu Family Merchant House to gather information about Chu Chen's background?"
Chu Yuxuan nodded, and after a long silence, she said softly, "Perhaps... he is truly different!"
...
On the other side.
Chu Chen walked slowly forward. His figure was tall and slender, with sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes.
His facial features were distinct and three-dimensional, and his flowing green robe made him seem like an immortal descending to the mortal world.
Such a appearance and demeanor were enough to make most girls scream with excitement.
"Stop!"
Suddenly, a sharp shout came.
On the street, a luxurious sedan chair stopped.
From the sedan chair stepped out a young woman with a graceful and slender figure.
Her skin was like congealed fat, her eyebrows held a hint of spring, and her demeanor was ethereal. Her beautiful eyes held a trace of hostility.
Beside her stood an old servant, carrying a medicine box.
It was this old servant who had just driven away the passersby, telling them to leave and not to walk there.
"Oh, Xiao Chan, you've finally decided to come back."
Chu Chen stopped and looked at the woman in surprise. "I heard you went to find Qin Yuntao?"
"You!"
The woman's pretty face turned red, filled with shame and indignation!
What happened last night had spread throughout the royal city. Who didn't know that she, Chu Yuchan, was infatuated with Qin Yuntao?
Today, she had finally mustered the courage to express her admiration to Young Master Qin.
But she never expected that Qin Yuntao would look down on her, and even directly ordered people to throw her out!
Although she, Chu Yuchan, was just a maid, she was the top courtesan of the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion. When had she ever suffered such humiliation?
Therefore, she was furious and decided to take revenge on Qin Yuntao, so she secretly slipped out of the manor.
She intended to intercept Chu Chen and humiliate him severely! "Heh heh, it looks like you were rejected again, unable to even enter Young Master Qin's door."
Chu Chen sneered, "The Chu family is truly pathetic. Such a vast enterprise.
It has fallen into your hands, and in the end, you can only become a force that sells daughters for glory!"
"Chu Chen!"
Chu Yuchan gritted her teeth. "Don't think I don't know that you have been expelled from the Chu family.
You are just a stray dog with no one to rely on!"
"I am a young lady of the Chu family's direct line! You good-for-nothing, what right do you have to mock me!"
"Slap!"
Chu Chen raised his hand and slapped her without mercy.