"Where is this impudent clown from, get lost!" Nangong Yi stepped forward and shoved Luo Bingqing aside, "My Xiao Man would never like your senior brother!"
"That's right, my Man'er wouldn't like your senior brother," a figure emerged from within, like a jade tree in a fragrant orchid, exuding elegance. "Man'er, you're back."
"Mo Han," Xiao Man immediately beckoned.
Wen Mo Han walked past Luo Bingqing and stood before Xiao Man. "Has your body fully recovered?"
"It's all recovered, thank you for your concern."
"Between us, why be so polite." Wen Mo Han led Xiao Man inside. "I figured you'd be interested in Wangjiang Tower's famous dishes. As expected, you came as soon as you returned."
"Hold on, did I let you leave?" Luo Bingqing's face turned green, drawing her sword and thrusting it at Wen Mo Han. In her eyes, this man was disrupting things, and she had to teach him a lesson!
Xiao Man's expression changed. She pulled Wen Mo Han behind her, caught Luo Bingqing's sword with one hand, and kicked Luo Bingqing in the stomach, sending her flying out and crashing onto the street in a sorry state.
"You really take my tolerance for your shamelessness. Scram!"
A crowd soon gathered at the entrance of Wangjiang Tower. After all, it was rare for anyone to cause trouble at Wangjiang Tower. Everyone was curious who was so audacious to dare to make trouble here.
"Amazing, someone actually dares to stir up trouble at Wangjiang Tower. Don't they know who the owner behind Wangjiang Tower is?"
"Who is it?"
"I don't know. It's said to be very mysterious. Anyone who causes trouble at Wangjiang Tower ends up with no good outcome!"
"Look, it's Miss Xiao!"
The crowd fell silent, as if nothing that happened was surprising when it involved Xiao Man. Moreover, Prince Qi, Nangong Yi, was with her. When these two were together, they seemed to dare to provoke anyone except the emperor.
Luo Bingqing had never expected Xiao Man to make a move and was completely unprepared, which was why she was kicked flying by Xiao Man, her face contorted in pain.
"You dare to hit me!"
Xiao Man snorted disdainfully. "If you were the Qin Princess, I might not dare to hit you, but are you?"
"One day, I will become the Qin Princess!"
"If the Qin King were to marry you as his princess, it would only prove he's blind." Xiao Man turned and walked inside. Nangong Yu, that man, how could he possibly fancy such a woman!
"You dare to insult me!" Luo Bingqing flipped up, picked up her sword from the ground, and charged at Xiao Man. Last time it was because she was unprepared; this time she would definitely injure Xiao Man.
Xiao Man looked at the charging Luo Bingqing and couldn't help but shake her head. Young girls these days are truly muddle-headed, spoiled by their parents, thinking that whatever they like, they can get, and others aren't allowed to like it or dislike it.
"Man'er, be careful."
"Step back," Xiao Man instructed Wen Mo Han to retreat, preparing to deal with Luo Bingqing's attack. Unexpectedly, as Luo Bingqing charged forward, Nangong Yi, standing at the entrance, suddenly stuck out his foot and tripped Luo Bingqing. The poor little girl tumbled all the way into the main hall, hitting a pillar before stopping.
"Nangong Yi, you're too wicked," Xiao Man said in shock. Tripping a young girl, that was just too much to her liking.
Nangong Yi looked innocent. "What did I do? I did nothing. She didn't watch where she was going; it's not someone else's fault."
"She's your fourth brother's precious darling, and you tripped her like this? Aren't you afraid your fourth brother will chase you with a sword?" Xiao Man nudged Nangong Yi with her elbow, teasing him.
"She fell by herself; it has nothing to do with me. Even if I have to face my fourth brother, I'll say the same thing."
Xiao Man gave him a thumbs-up, utterly shameless and brazen. "By the way, Mo Han, are you here alone?"
"Not exactly. I had someone to meet. Seeing you come in, I came down to greet you." Wen Mo Han led Xiao Man upstairs. Nangong Yi immediately followed. However, Luo Bingqing refused to give up and actually launched a sneak attack with a hidden weapon.
Nangong Yi stood beside Xiao Man and instinctively shielded her. He clearly saw Xiao Man extend her hand towards him but lacked the strength to grasp it, and he tumbled headfirst down the stairs.
"Nangong Yi." Xiao Man, unable to catch Nangong Yi, moved her feet and rushed towards him, tumbling down the stairs with him.
"Man'er."
"Your Highness."
After falling down the stairs, Xiao Man immediately checked on Nangong Yi's injuries. When she discovered the hidden weapon was poisoned, her expression changed slightly. She quickly gave Nangong Yi an antidote pill and handed him over to Zhou Kang, who had rushed up.
"Serves you right for bullying me!"
Xiao Man's expression was extremely grim. She had initially chosen not to bother with her, considering she was just a young girl. She never expected her to be so vicious as to use a poisoned dart to injure someone!
Xiao Man moved like lightning and appeared beside Luo Bingqing, grabbing her hand and twisting it forcefully, breaking it. Luo Bingqing let out a scream that echoed throughout Wangjiang Tower.
"What's going on? That sounded like Qing'er just now." The people discussing matters upstairs stopped their conversation upon hearing the scream.
"Let's go out and see."
As soon as the few of them stepped out, they saw their precious junior sister being brutally beaten: "Damn it."
The men jumped down the stairs in unison, heading straight for Xiao Man, intending to rescue Luo Bingqing. However, Dugu Luo and Dongfang Wei blocked them, preventing them from getting close to Xiao Man.
Xiao Man punched Luo Bingqing to the ground but showed no sign of stopping. She continued to kick her repeatedly. Her clear and beautiful face was filled with coldness, as if she wasn't kicking a person but trash.
"Stop, do you know who she is?" the man who was being blocked shouted. If this continued, Qing'er would be beaten to death.
Xiao Man paid no mind to the voices behind her, determined to teach this young girl an unforgettable lesson. She didn't know how treacherous the world was; not everyone would spoil her like her parents!
"Stop, I told you to stop!"
"Little girl, a word of advice: in this Imperial Capital, your relationship with the Qin King is not enough for you to be so arrogant and overbearing." Xiao Man walked step by step towards the terrified girl cowering in the corner. "Even if Nangong Yu were here today, I would still deal with you!"
Luo Binghe was stunned. Who was this woman, to dare speak such arrogant words, disregarding Qin King Nangong Yu?
Xiao Man raised her foot and kicked fiercely towards Luo Bingqing. However, a figure moved as fast as lightning, blocking Xiao Man's foot. His face was cold, yet it did not diminish his magnificent elegance.
"Xiao Man!"
"Qin King Your Highness!" Xiao Man's tone was calm, but a dangerous storm was brewing in her clear eyes.
"Enough."
Xiao Man looked deeply at Nangong Yu, turned, and walked towards Nangong Yi. "First, send your master back to his residence for treatment."
"Yes." Zhou Kang was practically in tears of joy. Xiao Man, that heartless woman, finally knew how good his master was.