Free Web NovelChapter 1696: Chapter 44: A Smile Ushers in Spring
In front of Huangliang Platform, everyone was silent.
With Xiang Bei’s arrogant and courageous personality, would he apologize?
Being crushed without any suspense after the confrontation, bowing to Jiang Wang was an acknowledgment of the strong, a recognition of the result of defeat. Essentially, it was still an attitude of "might is right."
But in terms of strength, Xiang Bei is now stronger than Zuo Guangshu.
Would he willingly apologize to Zuo Guangshu?
If he refused, then what would Jiang Wang’s statement of "not wanting to humiliate anyone" evolve into?
Just thinking about it actually made people feel tense.
"This matter is my fault." Han Li took the initiative to stand up: "I’m willing to..."
Xiang Bei reached out to stop him.
The Xiang Family did not have the tradition of letting others bear responsibility.
"Today I, Xiang Bei, was impolite, Young Lord Zuo!"
Even though he had dispersed the Swallow Thieves Dominate Body, the man, still taller and more robust than everyone present, cupped his hands and saluted Zuo Guangshu, expressing his apology.
Then he turned around and left.
His friends followed him and left as well.
Whether it was Han Li or others, regardless of anger or worry, after Xiang Bei expressed his stance, they all defaulted to his decision—this roughly also showcased Xiang Bei’s leadership.
His will was sufficient to be carried out by those around him, according to something Zhongxuan Chuliang once casually mentioned to Zhongxuan Sheng, this was the basis of leadership.
Strong individuals like Xiang Bei, proficient in the art of war, cannot solely rely on personal combat strength to determine their future, just like Li Longchuan.
Losing repeatedly to Jiang Wang in duels does not mean his future will be inferior to Jiang Wang’s.
For Taoist cultivators of military arts, it is not uncommon for a large army to besiege and kill people across levels.
When Xiang Bei apologized, Zuo Guangshu remained silent.
Xiang Bei left, and Zuo Guangshu still did not speak.
When his brother Zuo Guanglie was around, he had never faced challenges. He once thought that the world was that peaceful, where everyone coexisted harmoniously.
After Zuo Guanglie died in battle, he was slowly getting used to these matters—the various probes and challenges from all sides, Xiang Bei’s rudeness today was just a microcosm.
The grandfather, the Duke Huai, would not exert authority to suppress these matters among the younger generation. And he knew very well that he must bear something for the current Zuo Family... just as his brother did in the past.
After his father died on the battlefield, his brother Zuo Guanglie reignited the Zuo Family’s glory, emerging like a dazzling sun hanging high.
On this night when the sun was extinguished, he must emit his own light. ƒrēewebnovel.com
For this he had already put in a lot of effort.
He was facing these things, and he would solve them sooner or later.
But sometimes...
Sometimes he would quietly think... what if his brother were still here?
He felt somewhat afraid to look at Jiang Wang.
"It seems this business at this table can’t be done." At this moment, a pleasant female voice spoke.
With the voice falling, Qu Shunhua stepped out.
Today, she was dressed in splendid clothes with light makeup, combining elegance and brightness, different from the hurried encounter yesterday in the carriage.
The short battle between Jiang Wang and Xiang Bei was enough to create a stir, and she would not have failed to notice it.
In fact, upon hearing that Han Li had invited Xiang Bei to the table, she was already prepared to personally welcome Zuo Guangshu and Jiang Wang.
But she didn’t expect it to be such a coincidence, a real conflict to arise, then end so quickly...
Within a few steps, she heard that they were fighting, only to see Xiang Bei apologize to Zuo Guangshu shortly after.
This Brother Jiang really is...
Full of martial virtue.
Someone Jiang, full of martial virtue, faced the proprietor and apologetically said: "Sorry for disrupting your business, I’m really sorry."
"It’s okay." Qu Shunhua smiled: "Here at Huangliang Platform we settle the bill first before sitting down. If they don’t eat, I’m not at a loss."
Jiang Wang found his sister-in-law quite interesting, casually flicking his hand, having already retrieved the Longsword.
Leaving a hole on the spot.
Qu Shunhua glanced at it.
Jiang Wang, feeling somewhat embarrassed, said: "I’ll compensate for this."
"We’re all family, what does Brother Jiang mean by saying that?" Qu Shunhua laughed generously and said to Zuo Guangshu: "Why don’t you invite Brother Jiang in?"
After a long silence, Zuo Guangshu seemed to awaken from a dream: "Oh, oh!"
He tugged on Jiang Wang’s sleeve and walked towards Huangliang Platform.
The ancient wooden door without any inscription, stepping over the threshold, there was a large rock directly in front.
It was only on the rock that the characters "Huang Liang" could be seen.
The characters were like a butterfly dance, having a feeling of flying into a dream.
Inexpressibly lively and graceful.
Behind the elongated rock was a small pond.
Though it was not the season for lotus blossoms, lotuses bloomed in the pond.
A pair of ducks were paddling, several fishes were swimming and swallowing ripples.
On both sides were elegantly constructed corridors surrounding the pond, each extending out.
Upon entering, Zuo Guangshu headed left, and Jiang Wang walked behind him, silently enjoying the scenery.
Qu Shunhua shook her head, stepped forward to grab Zuo Guangshu’s hand: "It’s this way!"
Pulling him in the opposite direction, straight towards the right.
Zuo Guangshu’s face turned red at once, he struggled a bit, but did not break free.
"Didn’t I tell you? When you come to Huangliang Platform, dine in this courtyard. It’s reserved just for you, only you. Why are you walking about randomly?"
"I forgot."
"What do you remember?"
Qu Shunhua complained, then remembered Jiang Wang, immediately released his hand, turned around with a smile like a blooming flower: "Brother Jiang, follow us."
"Oh, alright." Jiang Wang replied.
