Free Web NovelChapter 1183: Chapter 13: Journey to the Southern Border (Part 2)
When words don’t flow, even half a sentence is too much.
Chu Shun’s bad temper—daring to order him to get married, that’s quite bold.
The man was caught off guard and received a kick from Chu Shun, directly flying off the floor, heavily crashing onto the table downstairs.
The sturdy table was smashed into pieces.
The man covered the chest where he was kicked, forehead veins pulsing from pain.
The people coming after him were stunned.
Then they attacked Chu Shun.
How could Chu Shun be afraid of them?
He hadn’t sparred for so many days, it was just right to get some exercise!
Chu Shun was incredibly skilled in martial arts; these people were no match for him, each getting kicked downstairs one by one.
The inn turned into chaos, the lady boss jumping with anger.
However, the man from earlier recovered, flew back upstairs, sparred with Chu Shun, wiping blood from the corner of his mouth said, "As expected from the man my sister fancies, truly impressive."
Chu Shun’s face darkened like the bottom of a pot.
He didn’t enjoy the treatment Brother Jingchen got in Daqi; bringing his wife to Southern Border only to be snatched.
Poor him, he didn’t even know what the sister looked like, yet was told to divorce his wife and marry another.
Being overbearing with him?
That’s asking for trouble!
After entering Southern Border, Qin Hanhan repeatedly advised him not to cause trouble, yet the moment she took a nap, trouble occurred.
In Daqi, living a pampered life, Qin Hanhan’s body became frail, unable to handle the jostling of the carriage, weary indeed.
Unable to sleep, Chu Shun went out with his men, only to bring back a peach blossom instead of buying many things.
The fight’s loud noise woke Qin Hanhan; she came out dressed and saw Chu Shun fighting with a man.
Chu Shun thought Qin Hanhan would try to intervene, but before the Hidden Guard could explain the situation, Qin Hanhan said, "Beat him up!"
"Beat him hard!"
His wife made her statement; would Chu Shun show any mercy?
However, the man’s martial arts were decent; having been kicked downstairs before only because he didn’t expect Chu Shun’s temper was so intense—kicking before speaking, leaving no time to react.
The man recognized the voice, not yet fully reacted, while his sidekick shouted, "Big brother, it’s Miss Qin!"
The man hesitated for a moment.
In a battle between experts, hesitation could be fatal.
The man received a punch in the eye from Chu Shun, followed by a kick, and was sent flying again.
Man, "...!!!"
His sidekick, "...!!!"
Being kicked and flown once was fine—that was a sneak attack; but this was being kicked a second time!
Another table downstairs was wrecked.
Chu Shun drew back his foot, telling the crowd who wanted to approach yet dared not, "Get lost!"
The minions retreated outside, not daring to make any rash moves.
Chu Shun looked at Qin Hanhan; he clearly heard the "Miss Qin" and asked, "Hanhan, do you know them?"
"How did you get involved with him?" Qin Hanhan asked instead of answering.
"...."
Chu Shun sighed, "It’s just because I’m too outstanding."
Qin Hanhan, "...."
"He took a liking to you?" Qin Hanhan was shocked.
"...!!!"
Chu Shun almost spat blood.
The Hidden Guard nearly suffered internal injuries holding in laughter.
The mind of Heir’s wife is even more convoluted than the people of Marquis Dongxiang Mansion.
"It’s his sister who fancies me," Chu Shun said through clenched teeth.
Qin Hanhan’s mouth twitched.
True.
Three years have passed; shouldn’t he already have taken a wife?
Chu Shun looked at her, "You still haven’t answered my question."
Qin Hanhan glared at him, "Last time I passed by here, he tried to force me into marriage."
Last time he tried to forcefully marry her, this time he pressured her husband to wed his sister.
Qin Hanhan was quite furious.
The man pressured Chu Shun to marry his sister; Chu Shun wasn’t that angry, but upon hearing he almost forcibly married Qin Hanhan, Chu Shun wanted nothing more than to lead men to raze the man’s lair.
However, this issue is a long story—it happened three years ago.
Back then, Qin Hanhan found out the Disguise Gu was sold by her uncle; afraid of lives being lost, she rushed to save lives.
She didn’t have much money on her; passing this place she happened to see notices seeking medical help.
As the remuneration was rich—a full two hundred taels—Qin Hanhan went to treat the illness.
The patient was the man’s sister; she was only thirteen then, looking delicate and lovely, poisoned by a parasite, and Qin Hanhan helped cure her.
The man kept his promise; once his sister recovered, he gave her two hundred taels but wouldn’t let her go, insisting on marrying her.
Qin Hanhan couldn’t agree to that.
They directly locked her up, preparing to arrange the nuptial ceremony and get married.
The man’s surname was Xia, and Xia Family held the most power within two hundred miles; when the man tried to forcibly marry her, nobody dared speak against it.
Qin Hanhan was confined for two days, the wedding hall almost prepared; knowing resisting wouldn’t work, she feigned compliance and took the chance to use a parasite against the man to escape the calamity.
After escaping, she headed straight to Daqi; even later, she’d avoid taking the usual route when going home, now traveling with Chu Shun, three years have passed, yet her Daqi attire led her to be recognized again.
Thinking of the Xia Family’s influence, Qin Hanhan said, "We better leave quickly."
Marquis Jingguo Mansion’s power in Daqi wasn’t weak, but here in Southern Border, a strong dragon can’t suppress a local snake.
Chu Shun wasn’t afraid of Xia Family; Qin Hanhan pulled him, saying, "I know you’re not afraid, but we have to hurry to see Baobao."
She liked Southern Border, but she loved her twins even more.
Insisting on leaving, Chu Shun could only comply.
As they exited, the inn’s lady boss approached with an abacus in hand; before speaking, Chu Shun tossed a gold ingot over, which the lady boss caught steadily.
"Is this enough?" Chu Shun asked.
"Enough, enough," the lady boss beamed with joy.
She had been hesitating over how to ask for money—the man’s martial arts weren’t inferior!
He had a dozen guards with him; even during the scuffle, none of them intervened, yet he managed it all solo.
Such compensation wasn’t easy to ask for.
However, judging by their skills and accents, they didn’t seem like Southern Border people.
Instead, this Daqi-dressed woman had an unmistakable Southern Border daughter’s demeanor in her every move.
The lady boss was bewildered.
What on earth is going on?
Exiting the inn, before boarding the carriage, a bunch of people surrounded them.
Several times more than before.
Leading them, one said, "Our Eldest Young Madam invites Miss Qin to visit the mansion."
Qin Hanhan was completely puzzled.
Xia Family’s Eldest Young Madam—that’s Xia Young Master’s wife, isn’t it?
The man handed over an invitation; Qin Hanhan took it, glanced twice.
Her brows furrowed slightly.
Why does the handwriting seem familiar?
There aren’t many familiar handwriting styles; the visitor wouldn’t say who wrote the letter, only telling that entering Xia Family would reveal all.
Xia Family didn’t have ill intentions towards her; furthermore, with her skill in parasitic manipulation, she wouldn’t fear entering Xia Family unable to escape.
Glancing at the invitation, Qin Hanhan decided to pay Xia Family a visit.
Upon entering Xia Family, Chu Shun could only bear the dark lines on his face.
Indeed, wherever you go there are people who act overly domineering outside, fearing nothing; yet back home, they face strict wife control.
Xia Young Master was indeed severely controlled by his wife.
Being scolded, touching the corner of their eye said, "I really didn’t expect that man would be your cousin-in-law...."
Precisely.
Xia Family’s Eldest Young Madam was precisely Qin Hanhan’s cousin.
