This fall, Su Cheng’s body, without deviation, crashed into the table where Gu Qianying was seated.
Gu Qianying scooped up Little Yi Hao and, along with Duan Xifeng, leaped to the side.
Struck heavily by the table, Su Cheng was bounced back to the ground, rolling to Gu Qianying’s feet.
Looking at the unfamiliar man before her, Gu Qianying initially didn’t want to meddle. However, he could have clearly dodged the whip earlier, but the whip would have ended up on their table, injuring them all.
Gu Qianying saw this clearly.
He had actually taken the whip from the eldest daughter of the Su family head-on to prevent the three of them from getting hurt.
Seeing that he was severely injured, Gu Qianying felt a pang of compassion and helped the person on the ground up, shielding him behind her.
Su Yuxi’s face fell when she saw someone helping her younger brother. She stood up, walked to Gu Qianying, and sneered sarcastically.
“This young lady seems to enjoy meddling. Is it because his appearance is pleasing, and you are infatuated with him?”
As soon as she finished speaking, the surrounding people burst into laughter.
Gu Qianying raised her chin, naturally disliking being slandered.
“A person’s appearance is subjective; some are kind and beautiful, others cruel and ugly. If you say he has a striking appearance, then you admit he is a good person. And if you hit him, aren’t you just an ugly person making trouble?”
No one present expected this seemingly delicate young lady to have such a sharp tongue. Her words clearly implied that Su Yuxi was ugly.
The woman, already sensitive about her appearance, was mocked by her. Su Yuxi’s face darkened, and she stared coldly at the woman before her.
“Don’t refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. Let me tell you, he is from our Su family, as everyone in the city knows. Our Su family is not to be trifled with. No matter his identity, I can do as I please, and it’s not your place as an outsider to interfere.”
Having witnessed the woman’s verbal prowess, Su Yuxi did not want to argue with her. She only wanted to threaten this woman into not casually interfering with her disciplining Su Cheng.
This was somewhat of a provocation.
Gu Qianying was someone who responded to kindness, not force. If she had spoken politely, Gu Qianying might not have gotten involved. But this woman’s every word managed to touch her temper.
This put Gu Qianying in a difficult position.
She looked at the exposed skin on Su Cheng’s arm, where layers of scars lay beneath fresh bloodstains, clearly the result of long-term whipping.
She hadn’t expected this woman, who looked like a delicate beauty, to possess such a cruel heart.
Since she was already involved, she might as well see it through.
Gu Qianying drew her soft sword from her waist and pointed it at the woman before her.
“Eldest Miss Su, I’m particularly fond of being forced, and I also enjoy a forfeited drink. I am taking charge of this matter today, and I will protect this person.”
Her words startled Su Cheng, who was standing behind her. In the Su family, he and his two elder brothers were often beaten. No one, whether in the mansion or outside, had ever stood up for them.
Let alone resorting to physical action today, not even a word of argument had ever been offered.
He felt grateful and wanted to kindly advise her, but at this moment, Su Yuxi had already swung her whip.
Gu Qianying pushed Su Cheng aside with a palm and met the whip with her soft sword.
The Nanyi Kingdom was a small country located in the desolate lands. Everyone was flesh and blood, and they relied on the martial arts they learned from childhood.
Gu Qianying had naturally lost her spiritual power, but her martial arts attainment was extremely high.
This soft sword was something Meng Qinghua and the others had insisted on giving her when they returned to the Yi Jing Pavilion. She never expected it to be useful here.
Seeing her sister swing the whip, the Second Miss Su stopped chastising Su Jie and rushed forward to help.
Duan Xifeng naturally wouldn’t watch his sister face two opponents alone. Seeing Su Zirong rush forward, he stepped in front of her.
“This little lady looks beautiful, but she seems to be another busybody.” He couldn’t resist a teasing remark.
Seeing the man who suddenly appeared, Su Zirong angrily kicked out, trying to send him flying.
However, Duan Xifeng reacted swiftly, grabbing her outstretched leg and forcing her onto a nearby table.
Their movements were intimate at this moment, causing Su Zirong’s cheeks to flush.
This was the first time in her life she had been touched by a man. Looking at the lecherous grin on his face, Su Zirong clenched her fist and swung it at him.
While Gu Qianying’s sword danced in the air, Duan Xifeng engaged in a fist and foot fight.
Seeing his mother and uncle fighting, Little Yi Hao quickly hid in a corner and crouched down.
But even so, his figure was spotted by Su Xiu’er.
Seeing her two elder sisters fighting with the mysteriously appearing people, and that they were neglecting the little boy, she prepared to grab him to threaten the two.
Her steps were light. Just as she was about to touch the little boy, someone leaped in front of her and picked the boy up.
“Su Cheng, you are truly a pig and a dog. If it weren’t for you, Eldest Sister and Second Sister wouldn’t be held back. Don’t be ungrateful and give me that child.” Su Xiu’er was furious, placing her hands on her hips and verbally abusing the person before her.
“I won’t let go.”
Su Cheng protected Little Yi Hao more tightly, completely disregarding Su Xiu’er’s insults.
Seeing his stubborn subservience, the Third Miss Su’s anger flared. She picked up a long object nearby and struck Su Cheng.
Having just been whipped, and now beaten with a stick, he couldn’t stand and knelt on the ground. Yet, even so, he used his body to protect the child in his arms.
Su Yuxi was no match for Gu Qianying. After only a few rounds, she was restrained, and her injuries made it impossible for her to wield the whip anymore.
At this moment, Gu Qianying found Little Yi Hao.
Seeing him being firmly protected by Su Cheng, Gu Qianying swung her sword forcefully. The soft sword flew out, landing precisely at Su Xiu’er’s feet.
With the clang of the sword, the fight instantly stopped.
Looking at her injured elder sister and her restrained second sister, Su Xiu’er stopped fighting and allowed Gu Qianying to walk over and take the little boy.
“I will remember you all. Although I have been defeated today, I will not let this matter rest.”
Despite her injuries, Su Yuxi’s words remained defiant.
She waved her hand, signaling her sister to take away the three useless burdens.
Seeing the person who protected him severely injured and about to be taken away, Little Yi Hao quickly reached out to grab Su Cheng.
“Brother, don’t go with them. They will bully you again.”
Seeing him being stopped, Su Yuxi did not force him this time. Instead, she let Su Cheng choose for himself.
“Fine, then tell me, will you return with us, or stay here?” She looked at Su Cheng, asking him to make his own choice.