Do You Think I'm Scared Easily!

"You think I'm scared by mere threats!"

Xia Yiran snorted coldly, completely disregarding Jun Wushang.

As a relative of the Imperial Family, the Xia Family...

In their eyes, the Heavenly Mirror Division was merely a loyal dog raised by the Great Zhou Imperial Family.

Given Consort Xia's and the Third Prince's favor, if the Third Prince were to ascend the throne in the future, the Xia Family would become the top influential family in Great Zhou.

Therefore, the younger generation of the Xia Family could be said to completely disregard the Heavenly Mirror Division.

"Whether or not I can scare Miss Xia, you can try."

Wei Qing stepped forward at this moment, his cold gaze fixed on Xia Yiran.

Xia Yiran was startled by his icy stare.

"How dare you...!"

The household servant, emboldened by his master's support, immediately straightened up and pointed at Wei Qing, shouting accusations.

Swish...

A cold glint flashed, and Wei Qing sheathed his sword.

The right hand of the servant, which had been pointing at Wei Qing, was severed and fell to the ground.

"Ah... my hand."

The servant who had accused Wei Qing clutched his bleeding wound, writhing in agony.

Another servant who had been about to step forward was so terrified that he froze on the spot.

He looked at Wei Qing as if he were a demon.

"Young man, you've caused trouble, you should flee quickly."

"Yeah, the Xia Family isn't someone you can afford to offend. Be careful, you might lose your life."

"Benefactors, thank you for your righteous intervention, but you should leave quickly."

The surrounding commoners and Su Lie, witnessing this scene, felt a sense of satisfaction.

However, for the three individuals before them, this was a catastrophe of immense proportions; they could lose their lives in an instant.

"Flee?" Xia Yiran sneered, regaining her composure. "Where in the Great Zhou can you possibly escape to?"

"Kid, you dare to touch my people, I will definitely..."

Xia Yiran was about to say more, but a cold gleam from a long saber at her collar choked off her words.

"The Heavenly Mirror Division is loyal only to His Majesty and to the Great Zhou Law. Anyone who dares to trample on the law, the Heavenly Mirror Division has the right to apprehend."

"Even members of the Imperial Family are no exception. This is a law personally established by the High Ancestor."

"Could it be that your Xia Family is above our Dynasty's High Ancestor, that you can trample on the laws he set?"

Wei Qing said slowly.

"Don't spout nonsense." Xia Yiran's face turned ashen, and she quickly retorted, "When did I say that? I'll report you to the Ministry of Justice for slander."

Disregarding the founding High Ancestor.

Trampling on the laws established by the High Ancestor.

With these two accusations leveled against her, the nine generations of her clan would be implicated.

"Threatening and intimidating a Garrison Commander of the Heavenly Mirror Division, and you say you didn't?"

"Forcibly abducting people in broad daylight, and you say you didn't?"

"Bullying commoners by relying on your status as Imperial kin, and you say you didn't?"

Wei Qing's voice grew louder with each question.

Faced with the interrogation, Xia Yiran staggered back several steps, her footing unsteady, and she fell to the ground.

Her gaze towards Wei Qing was filled with terror.

If his words reached Emperor Mingxing's ears, even her own aunt, Consort Xia, couldn't save her.

It could even implicate the entire Xia Family, as well as Consort Xia and the Third Prince.

"Sir, what you've said is perhaps a bit exaggerated. My young lady did not show any disrespect towards the High Ancestor."

"It was merely a minor scuffle with this young man here. We will pay twenty taels of silver."

Just then, an old man in a grey robe slowly walked out from the crowd towards Su Lie.

He took out a hundred taels of silver and placed it in Su Lie's hand. "The extra silver is a form of apology from my young lady. I hope you won't take it to heart."

"I can't accept this silver."

Su Lie refused, pushing the money back with his hand.

"All I ask is that Miss Xia doesn't make things difficult for my benefactor in the future."

"Mm."

The old man was slightly taken aback, and a trace of admiration entered his gaze as he looked at Su Lie.

He hadn't expected this young man before him, despite his youth, to not only resist the temptation of money but also be so mindful of repaying kindness.

"You are very good. You should accept the silver. The Xia family has never taken back anything it has given away."

With that, he forcibly stuffed the silver into Su Lie's embrace.

"Regarding Lord Wei, you don't need to worry. My young lady will absolutely not trouble him."

"You know me?"

Wei Qing looked at the old man before him, certain he had never met the man before.

The grey-robed elder chuckled, "Heh heh, of course. Lord Wei Yuan's only son, who single-handedly slew a Sixth Rank demon and quelled the demon chaos in Qingcheng. Old man, your name, Lord Wei, rings like thunder in my ears."

"It's not just me. Who in the Imperial City doesn't know of Lord Wei's might now?"

"Mm."

Wei Qing frowned slightly.

He had only mentioned slaying the Spirit Rhinoceros Demonic Cat in the intelligence report sent to the Heavenly Mirror Division.

Now, why had it become known throughout the city?

Suddenly, he felt as if a vast net was being cast over him.

It seemed.

This return to the capital would be more exciting than he had imagined.

He just wondered who the mole in the Heavenly Mirror Division was.

"What happened today was our Xia family's fault to begin with. Here, on behalf of my young lady, I sincerely apologize to you and Commander Jun."

"I hope you two will consider Consort Xia and the Third Prince and let this matter be resolved with minimal fuss. What do you say?"

Jun Wushang stood to the side without speaking.

"May I ask your name, senior?"

Wei Qing did not answer, instead asking a question back.

"I am the Xia Family Steward, Wen Liang."

The old man answered truthfully.

"Since Steward Wen has said so, wouldn't it make us seem petty if we refused to agree?"

From the moment the other party appeared, Wei Qing knew the situation couldn't escalate further.

A subtle pressure emanated from Wen Liang, indicating that his strength was definitely above his own.

Yet, he had adopted such a humble posture.

Coupled with the mention of Consort Xia and the Third Prince, if he were to continue pressing the issue.

It would indeed make them seem rather small-minded.

Wen Liang clasped his hands into fists, "In that case, on behalf of my young lady, I thank you, Lord Wei. If you have time in the future, you are welcome to visit the Xia family. We will certainly roll out the red carpet."

"After we return to the capital, we still need to report to the Heavenly Mirror Division. If we have time, we will certainly impose upon you. I hope the Xia family will not turn us away then."

As Wei Qing spoke, he glanced at Xia Yiran.

"Lord Wei, rest assured, the matters you are concerned about will absolutely not occur."

Saying this, he waved his right hand, and two maids walked out from the crowd, supporting the terrified Xia Yiran as they slowly departed.

As she turned, a flash of venomous malice flickered in her eyes.

However, it was precisely caught by Wei Qing, who had been watching her.

"Now that matters are settled, Lord Wei, we shall meet again in the Imperial City another day."

Wen Liang cupped his fists.

"Very well, Steward Wen. Until we meet again."

Wei Qing returned the gesture with cupped fists.

Watching Wen Liang and the others depart, Jun Wushang stepped forward, "Why do I feel like what you just said was a bit strange?"

Given Xia Yiran's background, Wei Qing's choice to let bygones be bygones was the right one!

But as a good brother, he still felt a strange sense of unease.

"What's strange about it?" Wei Qing asked with a mysterious smile, sheathing his saber. "It was just a normal invitation."

"That's all..."