Chapter 658: Courtesy Before Force! (1/2)
Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr
Hmph, who cares if you're a new marquis? No one can stop my Xu Clan from putting its own daughter under house arrest. I would like to see what sort of tricks you can play.
Xu Henian was inwardly furious.
”Come, lay out the incense table. Let us go out and welcome our guest!”
Xu Henian led a large group of maids, servants, and guards in a majestic procession marching toward the main gate.
Boom!
The gate of the Xu Clan suddenly flew open. The gloomy-faced Xu Henian stepped out, followed by the clan guards.
A bronze carriage was parked outside. Xu Henian immediately noticed that a young man dressed in a crimson ceremonial robe was quietly standing next to the carriage, his back to the gate.
The gentle breeze ruffled the young man's sleeves, causing him to exude an aura of elegance and grace.
”Lord Xu, I have long awaited this first meeting!”
Hearing the activity behind him, Wang Chong smiled and shook out his sleeves before turning around. At the age of seventeen, Wang Chong was in his prime, and as a descendant of a clan of ministers and generals, he possessed a lofty demeanor that no ordinary scion could possess. Coupled with the fair and handsome face he had inherited from his parents and the calm and composed attitude that he had tempered on the cruel battlefield…
The current Wang Chong exuded an aura of serenity and elegance that anyone would admire.
A dragon among men!
This was the thought that anyone who met Wang Chong would have.
'Appearance arises from the heart, and one's circumstances alter according to one's heart.' After the baptism of the southwestern war, Wang Chong's every move and action exuded an admirable aura. No sign of that good-for-nothing wastrel could be seen on him!
Even Xu Henian, who had arrived at the head of such a majestic procession, was dumbstruck.
Wang Chong was much more handsome and elegant than he had imagined.
”Hmph, we are honored by Young Master Wang's presence. What noble errand brings you here?”
Xu Henian quickly regained his senses and gave a cold snort. He stared unkindly at Wang Chong with clearly little intention of letting him in.
Wang Chong faintly smiled, in no rush whatsoever.
So this is Xu Qiqin's big uncle, Xu Henian.
Wang Chong took measure of the middle-aged man who had appeared at the gate. Although he had interacted with Xu Qiqin many times and knew the people of the Xu Clan, he had not met a single one of them.
This person is resolute and steadfast, but he's lacking a little daring. King Qi probably used him to alter the Xu Clan's attitude and have Xu Qiqin placed under house arrest.
While Wang Chong's face showed no expression, his mind was working through countless thoughts.
The moment he returned to the capital, he had found out that Xu Qiqin had been imprisoned in the Xu Residence by her big uncle and father. She was cut off from the outside world and was even banned from stepping outside her room.
Although he wanted to help Xu Qiqin escape the constraints of her clan as quickly as possible, Wang Chong did not act rashly. Only after the reward ceremony did he finally pay a visit to the Xu Clan.
”Lord Xu is too respectful. The Xu Clan is a renowned and noble clan, a master of the art of logistics. Wang Chong had long ago wished to visit but only today found the time.”
Wang Chong clasped his hands and gave a deep bow.
”In addition, this one had long ago made an appointment with Young Lady Xu, but Young Lady Xu never arrived or gave any reply. This one was concerned and so came to pay a personal visit.”
”Ha, was there something like that? Why didn't I know?”
Xu Henian coldly snorted, a harsh light flashing through his eyes. He was well aware of Wang Chong's intentions. There was no appointment. It just served as a convenient excuse.
Xu Qiqin had been imprisoned in the residence for more than a month, with not even a fly being able to get in, much less any message.
”…In addition, Qiqin is currently ill and not receiving guests as she recovers. If Young Master Wang wishes to see her, I advise Young Master to return to your residence and wait for Qiqin to get better. It will be completely fine for Young Master to visit then.”
The moment Xu Henian finished saying these words, he immediately adopted the attitude of someone declining visitors. He had opened the gate and met the visitor, leaving no grounds to criticize him.
Wang Chong was young, and so if he dared to rush to someone else's residence and publicly denounce them, it would be like a novice trying to show off in front of the master. He was looking down too much on the Xu Clan.
”Lord Xu, my nephew has personally come to pay a visit. Is Lord Xu intending to refuse him at the door, not even serving him a cup of tea?”
A dignified voice suddenly spoke as the door of the carriage opened. A calm and composed figure emerged, his every movement imbued with the aura of a high official of the court.
”Lord Wang!”
Xu Henian paled at the sight of this figure. He had only seen Wang Chong, never expecting that Wang Chong's big uncle would accompany him, but he had been sitting inside the carriage this entire time.