The crowd gasped, wondering how anyone could be so vicious in the world.
Lu Qiaoyi, seeing the situation turning unfavorable, stepped forward with a smile and said, "Nuannuan, isn't this forcing a confession?"
Jian Yan's gaze fell upon Lu Qiaoyi's retreating back, her fists clenching instantly. Her daughter was being bullied, how could she tolerate this?
Lu Chengsi moved to intervene, but Jian Yan held him back, saying, "I'll handle it!"
"Lu Qiaoyi, what do you mean by that?"
Jiang Nuan abruptly raised her eyes, looking at the mother who was still a stranger to her.
"Mom, I just felt that Nuannuan hitting people like this isn't a solution, especially since he's already crippled," Lu Qiaoyi never dreamed her mother would step forward to speak, let alone defend Jiang Nuan.
Jian Yan's gaze swept over her coldly, "So, Nuannuan should have been insulted by him?"
Lu Qiaoyi's expression shifted, and she shook her head slightly, "Mom, that's not what I meant."
Jian Yan ignored Lu Qiaoyi, knowing that the more she spoke, the more mistakes she would make.
She understood the logic.
She looked at the struggling man on the ground and spoke with piercing clarity, "To dare to be incited to cause trouble at my Lu family's banquet, this matter will be investigated thoroughly by my Lu family."
Jian Yan then looked at Jiang Nuan, "Nuannuan, I apologize. We didn't even know such people could infiltrate our event and disturb you. But rest assured, our Lu family will give Nuannuan an explanation."
Jiang Nuan was grateful for her stepping forward to defend her; her heart felt warm.
"No need, Mrs. Lu. My Mu Jiuchen's woman cannot be bullied like this. We will resolve it now."
A deep, cold, magnetic voice came from behind Jiang Nuan. Jiang Nuan abruptly turned to look at the man walking towards her.
Under the crystal chandelier, the man was tall and sturdy. His white shirt and black straight-leg trousers perfectly showcased his abstinent yet captivating figure. His features were deep and perfect, his gaze unwavering, filled only with the woman he loved.
Every movement exuded an icy aura, compelling people to keep a respectful distance.
The name Mu Jiuchen deeply captured the attention of all the women present.
Admiration from the women, envy from the men!
Someone snapped back to reality, what did Mu Jiuchen just say? Jiang Nuan was his woman?
Not far away, Jiang Muyan was consumed by jealousy, Mu Jiuchen had come for her?
"Nuannuan, are you injured?" His voice suddenly softened, a stark contrast to his earlier coldness, as if they were different people.
Jiang Nuan shook her head slightly and asked, "Weren't you supposed to be back in two days? Why are you back early?"
Mu Jiuchen looked at her and said in a low voice, "I missed you!"
Jiang Nuan's face suddenly flushed red!
Bastard!
He's flirting from the moment he arrives!
"Nuannuan."
Rong Yin's voice suddenly sounded. Dressed in a red suit, Rong Yin, with his devilishly handsome face, was truly dazzling and enchanting.
"Holy cow, is that the third young master of the Rong family?"
"He rarely appears in public, but judging by his profile, he looks somewhat like him."
"What's with tonight's banquet? Why are two such prominent figures here?"
"This Rong Yin is just too beautiful."
Lu Chengsi: "..." Oh dear, his daughter is in trouble now!
Both of them like Nuannuan!
Rong Yin and Mu Jiuchen stood together, forming a distinct contrast, one cold, the other alluring.
Lu Chengsi whispered a few words into Lu Jincheng's ear. Upon hearing them, Lu Jincheng's expression changed drastically.
"Dad, don't worry, I'll handle it," Lu Jincheng replied in a low voice.
Lu Chengsi nodded slightly. His wife had told him that Jincheng already knew, so it would be better to let Jincheng handle it.
Mu Jiuchen looked at Rong Yin, his expression instantly turning grim. He looked at the man on the ground and said, "Speak up, tell us who instigated you, or else you'll be carried out of here in a stretcher today."
His piercing voice was like a sharp sword piercing the man's heart. He looked at Mu Jiuchen in terror. It wasn't just that he was here; just hearing his name could make him tremble. Those in the underworld knew how terrifying this man was.
"It… it was Jiang Muyan. She gave me money, wanting to ruin Jiang Nuan. I was only responsible for slandering Jiang Nuan; the other matters have nothing to do with me." The man dared not hide anything, regretting at this moment why he had taken such money.
Now that he was crippled, he was ruined for life.
Jiang Muyan, standing not far away, froze and stared at them with wide eyes. It wasn't her. She hadn't done such a thing. She had arranged for several men to insult Jiang Nuan, but those men hadn't acted yet.
"It's not me, Nuannuan, don't believe her words. I didn't do it." Jiang Muyan hastily explained, clutching her skirt as she walked towards Jiang Nuan.
"Nuannuan, I swear to heaven, I didn't do anything like this to you. He's framing me!" Jiang Muyan urgently accused the man on the ground. Why was this scoundrel framing her?
Jiang Nuan looked at Jiang Muyan with an emotionless gaze, as Jiang Muyan was the most likely person to do such a thing.
Her words from last night were still vivid!
"Why should I believe you? Didn't you forget what you said last night?" Jiang Nuan slowly shifted her gaze.
"No, Nuannuan, it's really not me. I was just too angry last night and spoke carelessly. I wouldn't do that." Jiang Muyan tried her best to explain.
Jian Yan asked, "Qiaoyi, is she your friend?"
Lu Qiaoyi smiled and nodded, "Yes, Mom. I know Yan Yan wouldn't do this. I wonder who Nuannuan offended?"
Lu Qiaoyi's words were all directed towards Jiang Nuan.
"Hmph! You can't judge a book by its cover. Don't jump to conclusions. Sometimes, seemingly kind people aren't truly kind. If someone bares their heart to you, you can pretend not to see it. Much less when you only see the surface," Jian Yan's expression was unpleasant as she glanced at Lu Qiaoyi.
Lu Qiaoyi quickly lowered her head. Her mother wouldn't show anyone any face when she was angry.
But why did these words sound so strange?
It was as if she was saying that even if Jiang Nuan bared her heart to her, she would pretend not to see it.
Mu Jiuchen said to Xiao Fan behind him, "Take this man away first. Make sure to gather evidence and capture him and the mastermind, then throw them onto the streets."
"Ah..." He broke out in a cold sweat. "No, Ninth Master, it was really Jiang Muyan who instructed me."
"I didn't! You scoundrel, why are you framing me?" Jiang Muyan burst into tears.
Jian Yan looked at Lu Chengsi's assistant, "Wu Wei, go and assist Ninth Master's people in handling this matter."
If it wasn't Jiang Muyan, then it was Lu Qiaoyi. These two women were undeniably involved.
Wu Wei brought two bodyguards and took Jiang Muyan and the man away.
Jiang Muyan looked at Lu Qiaoyi, suddenly seeming to understand something, "Lu Qiaoyi, was it you? Why are you framing me? We agreed to deal with Jiang Nuan together! I didn't instruct this man..."
Jiang Muyan's voice gradually faded.
Lu Qiaoyi's expression turned extremely unsightly.
The crowd's gaze towards Lu Qiaoyi also shifted.
Lu Qiaoyi wished she could tear Jiang Muyan's mouth apart.
"Nuannuan, I'm sorry that something like this happened at my house banquet. Jiang Muyan might have been too scared, which made her speak carelessly. We are friends, and she wants to drive a wedge between us. Nuannuan, do you trust me?" Lu Qiaoyi looked at Jiang Nuan with a wronged expression.