Huo Ge was actually feeling rather guilty. Although he had come at the invitation of Xue Shengjing, the Prince of Yan, this was still a house of pleasure. If the matter blew up and reached his father-in-law Li Tianheng's ears, it would hardly reflect well on him. Hu Xiaotian clearly wanted him to step forward, but Huo Ge had no intention of doing so.
Xue Shengjing said calmly, "None of you need to show yourselves. I'll handle this." He was the host tonight, so naturally he had to bear the brunt of any trouble. Yet just as he was about to step forward, the men suddenly withdrew for some unknown reason.
Watching the warriors flee in disarray, Xue Shengjing was somewhat puzzled too. Apparently, someone had learned who they were and informed Yang Yuanjie. Knowing he could not afford to offend them, the fellow had chosen to leave. Although the incident had not escalated, the disturbance had naturally dampened everyone's spirits. Huo Ge was the first to take his leave, worried that a bigger commotion would bring him unfavorable publicity. Visiting a brothel right under his father-in-law's nose was hardly something to be proud of. Once he left, Wanyan Tianyue and Hong Yingtai also found excuses to depart.
Hu Xiaotian had intended to leave with them, but Xue Shengjing offered to take him back. Hu Xiaotian guessed that Xue Shengjing had something he wanted to discuss in private. Although Xue Shengjing had once hired someone to harm him, times had changed. They were in Western Prefecture now, and surely he would not dare try anything. Besides, Hu Xiaotian had just demonstrated formidable strength in his contest with Feng Xianlin, the Heart-Piercing Sword. That must have served as something of a warning to Xue Shengjing.
Once they had boarded Xue Shengjing's