Chapter 292: I’ll Go Meet Her
When Liu Fu heard the name Ning’an Marquis Mansion, his brow furrowed.
In Ping’an City, aside from the Prince Qi Mansion, the Ning’an Marquis Mansion was also a powerhouse of immense influence.
’However, if I have to pick a side, I’ll definitely choose the Prince Qi Mansion!’
Liu Fu made his decision in an instant. With a cold expression, he asked, "Take her away? Do you have a marriage certificate?"
Mr. Xu’s servant was taken aback. "Didn’t you hear me? We’re from the Ning’an Marquis Mansion!"
Just then, Gu Fei raised her voice. "Everyone, neighbors, come and look! The Ning’an Marquis Mansion is trying to abduct a woman in broad daylight!"
There were already a few gawkers on the street, but after Gu Fei’s shout, a large crowd quickly gathered.
Only then did Liu Fu notice the long saber in Gu Fei’s hand. He couldn’t help but shiver. ’It seems Miss Gu went easy on us that day. This is no kitchen knife. A blade this long could easily injure someone who doesn’t know how to wield it.’
Still, Liu Fu didn’t want to completely offend the Ning’an Marquis Mansion. He quietly pulled Mr. Xu’s servant aside. "It’s not that I’m trying to make an enemy of the Ning’an Marquis Mansion today. But surely your young master must know that this Manager Gu is backed by the Heir of Prince Qi!"
The servant was startled. "Really?"
Liu Fu gave a bitter smile. "Would I lie about something like that?"
"Go ask around. Everyone knows that a few days ago, some... someone caused trouble here at Youjian Inn. The Princely Heir came in person, not only did he give the troublemaker a harsh beating, but he also paid several thousand silver to settle the matter."
Gu Fei had already seen Liu Fu pull Mr. Xu’s servant aside, but she pretended not to notice. She could guess what Liu Fu was telling him.
’As long as it makes Mr. Xu back down, what’s the harm in using the Princely Heir’s name as a shield?’
The servant hesitated. He didn’t dare order the guards to act. Instead, he called one of them over, whispered a few instructions, and the man ran off at once.
The man ran to a nearby teahouse where Mr. Xu was sitting in a private upstairs room, drinking tea and waiting for news.
The guard ran in and reported what had happened. The gist of it was that they couldn’t take the woman because several governmental officials were blocking the way, and they claimed the manager knew the Heir of Prince Qi.
Mr. Xu sneered. ’That Miss Gu clearly only knows Su Chen. How dare she spout nonsense about knowing the Heir of Prince Qi? Besides, so what if she does? Plenty of people know the Princely Heir!’
He flicked his robes and stood up. "This is getting ridiculous. A mere girl with so many tricks up her sleeve. I’ll go deal with her myself!"
The teahouse wasn’t far from Gu Fei’s inn, so Mr. Xu arrived at the entrance in no time.
Seeing Mr. Xu’s arrival, Lian’er quickly ran upstairs to get Young Master Su.
The guards were still being held at the door by the governmental officials, unmoving as they awaited their master’s orders.
Liu Fu looked nervous. Miss Gu had specifically come to him for help. ’If I fail to protect her,’ he thought, ’if she loses even a single hair on her head today, the Princely Heir will likely have my life.’
Gu Fei still gripped the long saber. As Mr. Xu walked through the door, she swung the blade in a sudden, sharp motion, carving a bright arc through the air.
Mr. Xu froze.
’Has this girl gone mad?’ he thought. ’Wielding a blade that long... Who does she think she’s scaring?’
Mr. Xu’s servant quickly leaned in and whispered what Liu Fu had said to him.
Mr. Xu sneered. "What Princely Heir? It must be Young Master Su throwing the Princely Heir’s name around. Of course, these fools would be scared."
’Hmph. If it really were the Princely Heir, I wouldn’t dare make a move. But Young Master Su is merely King Qi’s nephew. Besides, I’m not clashing with Young Master Su directly. What’s there to be afraid of?’