The deep night sky, like thick ink painted across the heavens, obscured even the brightest stars, forcing the moon to hide in the shadows, its light hidden from view.

Fu Muqian and the others had already arrived at Yue Ting Nan Residence.

Fu Mutian was the last to arrive.

Upon seeing the people Fu Mutian brought, Fu Muqian's face turned completely black.

Fu Mutian seemed to have known all along. "Big brother, what I'm about to say is related to Ayan..." Although Fu Mutian had always been a little afraid of her older brother, she couldn't back down in front of her husband, could she?

Indeed, the pure and beautiful girl standing behind Fu Mutian is none other than Cheng Yan, the little model who caused Fu Mutian to be punished by her family.

Sitting on the sofa, Wei Shengxi, her face pale, tugged at Fu Muqian's sleeve. "Ziqian," she said, her voice softer.

Fu Muqian plopped down next to Wei Shengxi, ignoring his own sister.

Shen Bei'an now understood why Fu Mutian didn't go directly to Fu Muqian; how could she dare to do that when it involved Cheng Yan?

This wasn't the first time Fu Mutian had seen so many young big shots. At Shen Beian's wedding, she was even one of the main figures who blocked the wedding.

But this is the first time Cheng Yan has met him!

No, it wasn't exactly the first time. Cheng Yan first met these people on Fuyun Island.

Gu Nanyan sat behind the table wearing a loose-fitting round-necked robe. Shen Bei'an, Zi Ya, and Jing Mo sat next to her, blocking her view. Fu Mutian and Cheng Yan were also far away from her, so they naturally couldn't see her.

“I wonder what business Young Master Fu has with me? Tonight was originally to celebrate Ziqing’s discharge from the hospital, but since Young Master Fu had something to discuss with me, we came together. I’m sure Young Master Fu won’t have any objections, will he?” Gu Nanyan spoke first.

There were some snacks on the table, which was the time when most of the empire's people had already had dinner.

Fu Mutian knew perfectly well that this was probably true on one hand, and on the other hand, it was for her sake, right?

Or rather, it was for Cheng Yan's sake.

"Not at all. I'm already very grateful that the eldest young master is willing to see me." Fu Mutian was well-versed in the art of conversation.

"Alright, stop flattering me." Since they were all good friends, Fu Muqian didn't bother with any pretense of being a refined and gentle gentleman. He immediately said, "Just say what you need to say."

He had absolutely no liking for that thing!

Fu Mutian also knew her older brother's attitude towards Cheng Yan. "Ayan and I were playing in Tianjin when we encountered an assassination attempt."

Opening your mouth is like opening a bomb!

"Assassination?!" Fu Muqian stood up and looked at Fu Mutian. After all, she was his own sister, so how could he not be worried?

As she spoke, she walked over to Fu Mutian and asked, "Are you injured anywhere? Do you want to lie down in the cell repair device?" Her eyes were full of concern.

"Brother, I'm fine. The guards have all been dealt with." Fu Mutian was also startled. Why was her brother suddenly so concerned about her?

Fu Muqian's tone suddenly changed, "How could a carefree young master like you be assassinated? Could it be that you were implicated because of someone else?"

The tone was sarcastic.

Fu Mutian: Very good, she still has that good older brother.

Cheng Yan stood behind Fu Mutian without saying a word.

It was no longer his turn to speak.

“Big brother!” Fu Mutian sighed, “Every cloud has a silver lining. If it weren’t for this, I wouldn’t have known about the Medical Alliance.” When she mentioned the Medical Alliance, a hint of coldness appeared in Fu Mutian’s eyes.

"Is he from the Medical Alliance?" Fu Muqian didn't even give Cheng Yan a disdainful look.

Although Fu Muqian had already sensed Cheng Yan's identity, but!

This did not stop him from disliking Cheng Yan.

“Ziqian,” the sickly beauty spoke slowly, “I suppose Young Master Fu Jiu wanted to talk to us about these things. Come back and sit down.”

Cheng Yan's status is too low.

Young masters in the capital can do whatever they want before and after marriage. But if someone were to actually marry such a lowly creature, not only would he/she be ridiculed by others, but his/her entire family would also be mocked.

If he married someone from a respectable family, that would be fine. But Cheng Yan, to put it nicely, is a model with his own career. But who doesn't know the truth of the matter?

To put it bluntly, it's the kind of thing you find in brothels in ancient times.

Fu Muqian turned and left, returning to his seat.

"Young Master Fu, please have a seat," Gu Nanyan said slowly. "And Young Master Cheng, please take your seats as well."

His voice was clear, cool, and gentle, like a mountain stream.

Fu Mutian didn't refuse and pulled Cheng Yan to sit down.

Cheng Yan was somewhat surprised, perhaps because she hadn't expected Gu Nanyan to act this way.

After all, his status would be despised even within the prestigious Jingcheng family.

"I wonder what Young Master Fu Jiu wants to say?" Gu Nanyan lowered his head, picked up a glass of water, and took a small sip.

Fu Mutian's expression suddenly turned serious. "Just as I said, Ayan and I were attacked on our way back to the capital. It was by assassins from the Medical Alliance."

Many families around the world keep assassins, and the Medical Alliance is no exception.

All assassins have family insignia. As a member of the Fu family, a top family in the capital, Fu Mutian naturally knew about the Fuyun Island Medical Alliance, not to mention that the husband she wanted to marry in the future also came from the Medical Alliance.

"Does Young Master Fu mean that the Medical Alliance wants to kill Young Master Cheng?" Ji Luqi was doing her hand care, her tone carrying a hint of something indescribable. She looked up at the two of them, but her gaze was mostly on Fu Mutian.

As Fu Muqian's good friend, Ji Luqi naturally wouldn't offend Fu Muqian since he looked down on Cheng Yan.

To be honest, if Fu Mutian hadn't been punished by the family for Cheng Yan, Fu Muqian probably wouldn't have ended up like this.

Others may discriminate against people like Cheng Yan, but for them, it's just a matter of playing and being played. Most of those who are played are forced, so what's there to discriminate against?

Fu Mutian understood Ji Luqi's meaning: why would the Medical Alliance send assassins to kill and silence someone who could be played with at will?

"Ayan is the son of Ning Xiao from the Ning family of the Medical Alliance." Fu Mutian had just learned this news.

The Ning family of the Medical Alliance is the leading family of the Medical Alliance, and Ning Xiao is Elder Ning's only child!

Who would have thought that Cheng Yan, this brat who was almost bullied by the scions of powerful families in the capital, would actually be Ning Xiao's son!

These words shocked even the most knowledgeable and worldly-wise individuals.

The Ning family only has two children in this generation, Ning Zhang and Ning Yao.

When did a third child suddenly appear?

Moreover, how could the Ning family's children possibly become... playthings to be toyed with?

Do the Ning family even care about their reputation?

"Sweetie, you believe everything he says?" Fu Muqian retorted sarcastically. Who knows if it's a conspiracy?

Cheng Yan, who hadn't spoken since entering, finally spoke, "After a Ning family child is born, the character 'Ning' is tattooed on his chest with a special medicine. It can only be revealed by wiping it with another special medicine."

“I share the same mother as Young Master Ning.” His voice trembled slightly, but his eyes were exceptionally firm.

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