Chapter 743

She knew full well that this time, they were truly finished!

Not only had Chu Heng killed Chu Feixiang, he had even thrown the corpse at the Chu Clan's gates as a provocation.

Such actions amounted to an unforgivable crime!

Even if her father stepped in, he would not be able to protect him!

More importantly, she had been implicated as well.

Once Chu Heng was captured, he would surely reveal everything. When that happened, even she would not escape involvement!

After all, Chu Heng had once been his slave, but now he had turned his life around!

"Alas, that wretch!"

Gongsun Hu closed his eyes in pain. After taking a deep breath, he said:

"Xue'er, don't worry!

I will not let you marry a good-for-nothing!

Come with me to the palace and plead with His Majesty!"

"Thank you, Father!"

Gongsun Xue'er wiped away her tears and said joyfully.

She believed that with her beauty, along with Gongsun Long's support, the imperial family would not reject this marriage alliance!

After leaving the Chu Clan, Chu Heng returned to Chu Mansion and cultivated in peace!

The night passed.

The next morning.

Gongsun Xue'er came to visit!

"Chu Heng, today is the day the imperial family's martial contest to select a husband begins. Are you ready?"

Gongsun Xue'er sat in the courtyard drinking tea. Looking at Chu Heng, she asked with a smile.

"Mm."

Chu Heng nodded, appearing calm and showing no sign of anything unusual.

That made Gongsun Xue'er unable to read him.

Could Chu Heng have anticipated it long ago?

That seemed unlikely!

After all, Chu Heng's reaction last night had been far too indifferent, as though he did not care at all!

"Let's go."

Chu Heng said blandly.

Gongsun Xue'er froze for a moment before saying:

"Change your