Are You Satisfied?

The teeth marks were so conspicuous that even though Gong Chengjue tried his best not to look at them, his gaze would still involuntarily fall on them.

Fortunately, Sang Ying noticed this as well and silently turned around to gather up Jiang Zhuoxue's loose collar.

Although Jiang Zhuoxue was somewhat dissatisfied, he did not stop her, because he saw that Sang Ying's ears were so red they were almost bleeding.

"If Second Young Master doesn't want to search for the assassin, then let's go in and search!" Sang Ying wiped the blood from her lips, pulled Jiang Zhuoxue aside, and gave Gong Chengjue the opportunity to search the room.

Seeing the Blood-Drinking Insect constantly moving towards Jiang Zhuoxue, Gong Chengjue realized that he had probably guessed wrong.

His initial urge to kill Sang Ying gradually subsided after being interrupted. He suddenly shivered.

How could he come up with such a stupid plan? Even if the Jimo Household couldn't guess that he was the one who killed someone, so many eyes were watching Jimo Zanxing enter the inner city. If anything happened to her, given the Jimo Household's protective nature, they wouldn't give her a chance to explain, and the Gong Household would surely perish!

Gong Chengjue was startled by his own assumption. He suddenly felt somewhat grateful for Sang Ying's deterrent effect, which prevented him from embarking on a path of no return.

"If the Second Young Master is not going to search anymore, would you please ask your guards to stop? After all, if this continues, the damage to your residence may be quite significant," Sang Ying said, pointing to Fang Gong Chengjue and his Fang Chi who were being held up by the guards in the courtyard.

Gong Chengjue then realized what was happening and quickly ordered everyone to stop.

He spoke quickly; if he had been any later, Fang Chi and Hai Tingzhou would probably have dealt with all the people he brought.

In an instant, the courtyard was filled with cries of agony, but most of the guards were already seriously injured and unconscious. The few who were still standing were only spared because they had hidden behind their companions out of fear.

Looking at the scattered guards in the courtyard, Gong Chengjue felt a surge of frustration stuck in his throat, unable to swallow or spit it out.

Seeing his unpleasant expression, Sang Ying bluntly told him to leave, "If Second Young Master has nothing else, please leave. We've had so much trouble today, and we'd like to get some rest tonight."

Having been thoroughly humiliated by Sang Ying, Gong Chengjue was both shocked and angry, but still asked, "There was so much noise in the courtyard earlier, why didn't Miss come out? Was she doing something shameful?"

"Ha!" Jiang Zhuoxue chuckled softly in response.

The man rested his chin on Sang Ying's shoulder again, his tone clearly suggestive. "Second Young Master already has a fiancée, how come you don't even understand something like this? Miss, of course you have to wait until I'm dressed before you open the door."

Sang Ying:... Sang Ying remained expressionless.

Jiang Zhuoxue's words seemed to say nothing at all, yet they also seemed to say everything.

Even Fang Chi couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "You guys really don't treat us like outsiders!"

Sang Ying, suppressing her embarrassment and anger, asked Gong Chengjue, "Is the Second Young Master satisfied with this answer?"

As if he had overheard some secret, Gong Chengjue's expression also turned strange.

He didn't doubt what Jiang Zhuoxue said, after all, he had clearly seen the teeth marks on the man's collarbone.

All his doubts were resolved, Gong Chengjue no longer had any reason to target Sang Ying.

Under the other party's cold gaze, Gong Chengjue had no choice but to bow to Sang Ying: "I was inconsiderate in this matter. I am truly sorry for disturbing Miss's enjoyment tonight."

"You don't need to apologize to me. Save those words for tomorrow morning and talk to my older brother!" Indeed, she had secretly contacted Jimo Qing before Sang Ying even left the house.

The brother and sister have kept in touch since they parted ways at the Azure Feather Sect. Sang Ying had previously told him that she was currently in the Northern Snowfield, Jimo Qing had long wanted to go with her. Now, the huge secret of Delusion-Breaking City was just right for him to investigate.

Upon hearing this, Gong Chengjue's expression changed instantly.

He had initially felt somewhat resentful when he bowed and apologized to Sang Ying. But now, only fear remained on Gong Chengjue's face.

"Why go to such lengths, Miss? This is just a misunderstanding. Why trouble your brother?" Gong Chengjue's dark eyes met Sang Ying's eyes, those beautiful eyes that had earned him much benefit.

But now that it's happening to Sang Ying, it has the opposite effect.

"Whether it's troublesome or not is not for you to decide. In my elder brother's eyes, he doesn't find it troublesome at all to stand up for his sister." Sang Ying wasn't buying his act. "Please, Second Young Master, prepare another courtyard. My elder brother might have to trouble you then."

After saying that, Sang Ying ignored Gong Chengjue's increasingly unpleasant expression and turned to go back to her room.

Fang Chi and his companion did the same, but before leaving, they didn't forget to instruct Gong Chengjue, "Second Young Master, don't forget to take everyone in the courtyard with you, so as not to disturb our young lady's rest."

The guests in the courtyard all returned to their rooms, leaving only the heavily injured guards who were still groaning in pain.

Gong Chengjue stood there, staring fiercely at the closed door, lost in thought.

Just then, a guard rushed in. Ignoring his wounded companions, he hurriedly panted and said to Gong Chengjue, "Second Young Master, we've found the assassin!"

Upon hearing this, Gong Chengjue's brows furrowed. "Why didn't you say so earlier? Take me there now!"

The guard who came to report the matter was taken aback by the reprimand, but he didn't dare to delay. After receiving instructions, he immediately led Gong Chengjue to leave.

Instead, the guards still standing in the courtyard stopped them. "Second Young Master, what should we do? They're still lying down. If we disturb the eldest daughter of the Jimo Household, it might not be good."

That last sentence successfully stopped Gong Chengjue from uttering a rebuke; his fear of Jimo Qing prevented him from abandoning these people there.

After a moment's thought, he instructed, "Summon the Third Guard Squad and carry them all back to their quarters. Also, be careful not to wake the man."

The guards hurriedly agreed and, after Gong Chengjue left, rushed to find the Third Guard Squad, fearing that being a step too late would displease Sang Ying.

As for the so-called assassin, Gong Chengjue naturally did not find him.

That person was also quite skilled; by the time Gong Chengjue arrived with his men, the man had already vanished.

After a whole night of searching, they not only failed to catch the person, but also offended the eldest daughter of the Jimo Household.

As dawn broke, a weary Gong Chengjue returned to his courtyard, feeling that his luck had been getting worse ever since that Miss Jimo came.

Before he could even sit down and rest for a moment, another guard came in to disturb him. "Second Young Master, someone from the Patriarch's side just arrived and ordered you to go there immediately."

Gong Chengjue felt a dull ache in his forehead, but even so, he set off towards the patriarch's courtyard.