Chapter 70

Chu Mu went back to the auction hall with Qing Ping in tow, while Qi Wenhai pulled the sleeve of his younger ‘brother’, frantically blinking his eyes asking Xie Tingyue.

What does he mean by that?

Xie Tingyue touched his forehead.

This is exactly what I want to play, I was afraid that it was too boring and plain but it seems not!

Xie Tingyue had no time to explain. He hurriedly follow Chu Mu inside, Qi Wenhai naturally was not stupid to stay outside. He pulled his sister and went inside.

He Yuanqi really lived up to their expectations.

Seeing Xie Tingyue approaching, He Yuanqi sneered and said mockingly.

“Xie gongzi¹ has indeed good visions and tactics, spying for everything but it seems that this gongzi was making fun of us, was it fun?”

The words implied by He Yaunqi was very obvious, that Xie Tingyue already knew that Madam Ji was coming and had prepared for it early, which why he won.

He was basically no strength and the victory was not worth winning!

“So it’s your marriage, right?”

He looked at Xie Tingyue insidiously.

“That husband of yours, the eldest son of the Chu family has something that you want so badly that you won’t hesitate to marry a man— or is that something that you want is his body? To be a female²?”

“Then I must say that your vision is not really good this time, everyone present—are better than him, and can satisfy you more.”

The more he talked the more biased he was. And the direction of his speech point towards Xie Tingyue’s sexuality.

Xie Tingyue who just sat back on his seat lost his limelight without him doing anything and was immediately in an unfavorable situation.

Qi Wenhai was so angry that he rolled up his sleeves to confront He Yuanqi but was fiercely pulled back by his sister.

Qi Yingfei almost couldn’t help herself rolling her eyes at how idiotic her brother was.

“I didn’t know that boss He was so interested in me—”

Chu Mu split the people like red sea¹, turned his wheelchair, slowly sliding to the center of the crowd his slender fingers interlocked

His face was full of smiles, and he said.

“I’m sorry although I am sick and dying soon I still chose to marry and it seems like my decision was not like by some who was unpleasing and so ordinary—”

Chu Mu presumptuously looked at He Yuanqi from top to toe, indicating who he was obviously referring to.

“Indeed there was nothing pleasing in the eyes.”

He Yuanqi choked his breath and almost hiccup in front of everyone.

Who’s not pleasing in the eyes!

But before he could refute back, Madam Ji’s surprised voice came over.

“Master Chu? So this is your wife, Master Xie?”

Chu Mu smiled and said.

“It is, thanks to Madam Ji for taking care of me, I am so grateful.”

“You flatter me, by the way I really like the fabric you’ve brought in.”

The two chatted through the screen and the atmosphere was really good, forgetting the exchanges of mocking earlier.

The atmosphere was harmonious and everyone was silent, listening to the people who were talking as if they were alone.

He Yuanqi also did not dare to speak.

What’s going on?

Isn’t Master Chu is a sick dying waste?

How can he know people around the princess?

And their relationship was good… and not bad?

Some of the people who was older suddenly remembered that there was a very noble man in the Chu family!

Even though he was not favored and childless but the previous emperor treated him like his sworn brother.

After exchanging greetings with Madam Ji, Chu Mu smiled back and looked around the hall.

“I’m taking the liberty to disturb you but I think you won’t mind, do you?”

Everyone shook their head and greeted him with smiles.

Are you making fun of us?

The princess nanny greeted you first!

Obviously your connection was strong, how could we even dare to voice out an opinion?

It’s even too late to fawn over you!

The situation was reverse quickly. He Yuanqi’s face was so red, all he could do was point a finger at Chu Mu speechlessly.

The husband and wife were so tyrant that they had come to abuse him today!

“Just now I said some unpleasant words. If it was just only about me, that would be okay since I am used hearing those words,”

Chu Mu smiled radiantly, making He Yuanqi’s scalp numb.

“But it was my wife that was being bullied and I can’t bear it and I won’t allow it. Isn’t it right if I demand an explanation?”

Everyone in the hall: ….

Ok, we know! You want to mess with He Yuanqi!

He Yuanqi understood it better, and the thorns all over his body were all erected⁴.

“Today’s event was on how you rely on your own ability. I have a lots of money and I can crushed anyone here. Don’t tell me it is my fault.”

“You are deviating from the topic boss He but to answer your question, yes you’re right that is, if were talking about strength, but were not. You bullied my wife.”

He Yuanqi retorted.

“But I was just joking—”

“I was at the entrance, I saw and heard everything”

Chu Mu said with a smile, restraining himself from the anger. He had no intention of listening to his explanation and directly stated the fact.

“You are not merely telling a joke you were touching my wife.”⁵

He Yuanqi’s eyes narrowed.

“I didn’t! He was hiding behind Qi Wenhai!”

“Fortunately my wife avoided you, he tends to be very clean and doesn’t like someone touching him, and you reach out your hand, didn’t you.”

“As a person I really don’t mind taboos and I also don’t have many restriction myself. But what I don’t like was touching what’s mine.”

Without waiting for He Yuanqi to react, Chu Mu’s voice was as cold as ice, he commanded.

“Qin Ping! Chop off this dirty hands for me!”

Qin Ping who was always obedient, immediately draw out a dagger.

“Yes Master!”

They couldn’t react how fast everything happens, the crowd could only faintly see that He Yuanqi was being restrained and was fiercely pressed on a table while a sharp dagger was hanging above his wrist!

He Yuanqi shouted with shrill, scared voice.

“Don’t…No!—stop!”

Majority of the people present were quiet and didn’t dare to speak. But some who has a good relationship with He Yuanqi whispered.

“This…. Everyone and for the sake of nobility. Master Chu we request why not let Boss He sincerely apologized to you and your wife, how about that?”

Chu Mu looked at the person who spoke and smiled.

“Boss Yu, your boss is He Yuanqi? Your family seems to be fighting a lawsuit recently? Why don’t I deliver a message and asked your brother to apologize sincerely to let him out?”

“Just kidding. Master Chu was good at jokes ha ha ha…”

Boss Yu smiled weakly, and wiped his sweat, taking a step back not daring to speak again.

He was relying on his father-in-law to rise his rank in the government. He had no child with his wife and his only son was concubine born.

In recent years, he has been robbing his wife and brother of property. It was not easy to send that unlucky brother in the prison, how would he be willing to have that bastard back?

He Yuanqi miserable scream pierce through the entire hall and someone who couldn’t take it stood up.

“Master Chu, have mercy and forgive ah..”

Chu Mu looked at him, his chin was slightly raised elegantly.

“Oh boss Wang, how was your daughter doing? Have you ever told your good son-in-law to be merciful, you need my help?”

Boss Wang choked his words.

For the sake of his business, he gave his daughter to a man with an abusive preference in bed. But only a few people outside knew about this.

Of course you can’t help!, who knows what kind of help he will do!

But how did Chu Mu knew?

And so just like boss Yu, boss Wang never dared to talk again.

Chu Mu waited for a moment before politely asking with a smile.

“Does anyone else have something to say?”

Everyone retreated.

Didn’t dare, didn’t dare at all!

God knows what pigtails⁶ he knows about them, just in case, it’s better for them to shut up than letting everyone know there dirty linen⁷!

They all looked He Yuanqi with pity: Just hold on. It’s just one hand, you won’t die from it. Who told you touch other’s wife with your cheap hand? You have to pay what you owe. For the benefit of everyone hold on brother!

Chu Mu asked again.

“So I can reasonably and happily chop off his hand now?”

Everyone: …..

This hero please!

Don’t prolong his agony! Hurry up and do it!

A cold light was drawn from Qin Ping’s dagger. He Yuanqi’s eyes widened, and he let out a sorrowful shout from the depth of his soul.

***

gongzi¹– son of an official, or a formal way addressing someone with nobility

To be a female²– he was mocking Xie Tingyue as a gay/homosexual

split the people like red sea³– on the bible with Moses, split the red sea for them to cross to it

the thorns all over his body were all erected⁴– on guard

“You are not merely telling a joke you were touching my wife.”⁵– these right here, they were talking about the event where they mocked Xie Tingyue before the auction started

God knows what pigtails⁶– figure of speech for shortcoming or evidence of wrong doings that can be seized by other.

dirty linen⁷– private matters whose public exposure brings distress and embarrassment.