Chapter 787 The Murong Family in the Provincial Capital
"It's fine, I was just saying that casually. Let's go in quickly."
Seeing that the topic had shifted, Murong Meng looped her arm through Chen Xuan's and headed towards the Murong family residence.
Murong family members were coming and going, creating a lively scene.
However, when they saw Murong Meng walking in with a man's arm linked to hers, their faces all changed color.
"Why is Murong Meng holding onto a man's arm?"
"Didn't they say Murong Meng was to be engaged to the eldest young master of the Fang family? Where did this man come from?"
"I knew it, this young lady from Jiangzhou is not one to settle down, bringing a man with her even to an engagement!"
"This man is quite pathetic. If the eldest young master of the Fang family finds out he's been cuckolded, he'll probably kill this guy!"
"Forget the eldest young master of the Fang family, even our old master would probably kill this guy if he knew."
"That's right, the Murong family needs the Fang family's investment, otherwise, they might not be able to overcome their difficulties!"
...
Murong Meng quickly pulled Chen Xuan inside. If she heard any more of this nonsense, Chen Xuan might just run away.
"Murong Meng, it seems things are not as you said?" Chen Xuan looked at Murong Meng playfully.
"Oh? What are you talking about? I don't know what you mean."
Murong Meng blinked, feigning innocence.
"This isn't your engagement banquet, is it?"
Chen Xuan's words made Murong Meng instantly tense, her slender fingers twisting together nervously.
"Don't talk nonsense... it's not..."
"And it's with the eldest young master of the Fang family?"
"How did you know?"
Murong Meng shrieked as if her tail had been stepped on.
"Look!"
Chen Xuan raised his hand and pointed into the distance.
Murong Meng followed his gaze and saw a huge banner on the lawn. It featured a photo of Murong Meng and the eldest young master of the Fang family, with a banner proclaiming the engagement ceremony of Murong Meng and Fang Shuo.
She looked at Chen Xuan awkwardly, pleading, "Chen Xuan, I didn't mean to lie to you. I had no choice. I don't like that guy at all!"
"Your Murong family is a martial arts family, and they're all strong and powerful. What if they cripple me? And the Fang family is one of the four great families; their influence is immense!"
Chen Xuan said with a somber expression.
Upon hearing this, Murong Meng finally reacted, realizing the seriousness of the situation.
Before, she was only worried that Chen Xuan wouldn't come if he heard about it, to act as her shield. But she had forgotten that the Murong and Fang families were not to be trifled with, especially the Murong family, which was a martial arts lineage. What if they crippled Chen Xuan?
She was so anxious that tears almost welled up. "Chen Xuan, you should leave quickly. Don't worry, I will definitely explain it clearly to them!"
In her heart, Chen Xuan's life was more important than her lifelong happiness!
Chen Xuan couldn't help but smile.
He hadn't expected Murong Meng to worry about him so much!
"What are you laughing at?" Murong Meng asked suspiciously.
Chen Xuan took a breath and shook his head, "Nothing."
"Aren't you going to leave quickly?"
"Since I'm here, why would I leave?" Chen Xuan waved his hand.
Murong Meng was stunned. She stared at Chen Xuan, her eyes welling up for a moment.
See, this guy does have feelings for her!
But Murong Meng absolutely would not let Chen Xuan take such a risk. She was about to ask Chen Xuan to leave.
But –
It was too late!
"Murong Meng, who allowed you to bring a wild man here?"
Just then, a booming voice echoed.
A group of people approached aggressively, their chilling gazes like knives and swords, as if they wanted to dismember him.
"Uncle?"
Murong Meng saw a middle-aged man in a Tang suit leading the group, and her pretty face changed.
Speak of the devil!
This man was Murong Huanghe. The reason Murong Meng's branch had fallen to Jiangzhou was largely due to Murong Huanghe.
Murong Huanghe harbored deep hatred for Grandpa Murong, which was why he had tried every means to drive Grandpa Murong's lineage out of the provincial capital.
Arranging the marriage between Murong Meng and the Fang family was also entirely Murong Huanghe's suggestion.
Murong Huanghe's son, Murong Xuan, snorted coldly, "Well, Murong Meng, you truly are a shameless woman. Today is supposed to be your engagement ceremony with Young Master Fang, yet you're hooking up with another man!"
"What business is it of yours? Who do you think you are?"
Murong Meng retorted coldly to Murong Xuan.
"You truly are a shrew, Murong Meng! How dare you speak so disrespectfully? I'm your cousin!"
"You're my cousin? You think you're worthy?"
Murong Xuan was so angry he almost hit her.
Clearly, in terms of verbal sparring, Murong Xuan was no match for Murong Meng. Chen Xuan, listening nearby, felt like laughing.
Murong Meng was about to say more, but Murong Huanghe sharply commanded, "Both of you, shut up!"
He glanced at Chen Xuan and said to Murong Meng, "Murong Meng, this is the man you brought. You will take him out immediately, and we will overlook this. Otherwise, we will beat him to death!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a group of guards rushed forward. Their agile figures were all dressed in black training attire, their eyes sharp as fierce eagles, all focused on Chen Xuan.
"Stop! If any of you dare to touch him, try me!"
Murong Meng spread her arms, shielding Chen Xuan.
"This is truly outrageous! You are already betrothed to Young Master Fang, yet you are still protecting another man. You are a disgrace! Take her away quickly!" Murong Xuan shouted sternly.
A guard immediately lunged forward, attempting to grab Murong Meng's wrist.
"Ouch!"
But the next moment, the guard cried out in pain. He turned his head and saw a large hand resting on his shoulder, clamping down like an iron vise.
"You..."
Before he could finish speaking, Chen Xuan flicked his wrist, and the guard was thrown directly outwards.
Face-first, his teeth shattered and scattered. His face was covered in blood.
"You dare, you brat!"
The guard beside him finally reacted, his expression hardening. He raised his fist and swung it towards Chen Xuan's head.
Chen Xuan slapped the guard across the face. The guard flew out like a broken kite, landing precisely on the other guard.
The first guard, who had just managed to stand up shakily, suddenly stumbled and fell to the ground!
Everything happened so fast, in just two seconds.
Everyone stared at Chen Xuan in shock, not expecting him to have some skill.
Although these two guards were the lowest-ranked disciples of the Murong family, they were still people to be respected outside. Now, they were so easily subdued by Chen Xuan?
Murong Huanghe remained impassive, while Murong Meng breathed a sigh of relief.
"Control your hands. Some people are not to be touched by you," Chen Xuan said calmly, standing with his hands behind his back.
Murong Xuan bellowed, "What are you waiting for? Attack! Take this adulterer down!"
A group of guards rushed towards Chen Xuan like ferocious jackals.
"Bang bang bang bang—"
"Ah!"
"Ah!"
...
Screams erupted one after another. In the blink of an eye, the dozen or so agile guards who had charged forward were all knocked to the ground by Chen Xuan, piled on top of each other like a stack of arhats...
Everyone was stunned.
Clearly, Chen Xuan's prowess had exceeded their expectations.
Murong Meng's mouth hung open in surprise, her starry eyes sparkling.
So handsome!