Chapter 102 Wu Chen never lied; things didn't turn out as Hu Fuqiu had imagined...
Wu Chen did not fly into a rage as Hu Fuqiu had imagined. In fact, even Yu Jitang, who had always been at odds with Wu Chen, had never seen Wu Chen so enraged.
Wu Chen folded the handkerchief he had used to wipe Lu Qing's sweat and handed it to Lu Qing before looking directly at Hu Fuqiu. "Let's come in first and talk things out. We can always make things clear."
Hu Fuqiu punched into thin air, leaving no echo. His face flushed red, he pulled his sister along and followed the crowd into the hall.
Wu Chen asked everyone to take their seats, only to realize that there were more elders than expected, and there were no seats left for the Hu siblings. He glanced at his disciple and gestured for him to arrange another seat.
Hu Fuqiu thought he was deliberately humiliating him, and he was so indignant and furious that his eyes almost spit fire.
Seeing his impatient appearance, an elder frowned and said, “Witch God Attendant, there’s no need for such arrangements. You are a god attendant, and they are disciples of the Divine Palace. It is perfectly normal for them to stand and answer questions. Hu Fuqiu, what important matters do you have to discuss? Tell us quickly, we have important matters to discuss.”
Miss Hu looked at Wu Chen with teary eyes, and reached out to pull Hu Fuqiu, "Brother, why don't we just leave? I'm just a nobody, and it doesn't matter if I'm humiliated, but now I've even dragged you down with me and made you get bullied. It's all my fault, brother, let's go."
Upon hearing this, Lu Qing couldn't help but shake her head inwardly. It was she who knelt down to beg for justice, and it was she who cried and hesitated to advance. The way her youngest daughter argued was better suited for the inner chambers; it wasn't applicable to every situation.
But Hu Fuqiu was completely swayed by this, sticking his neck out and saying, "I want to see who dares to bully others with so many people here. Isn't this Divine Palace a place where anyone has the final say?"
The brother and sister sang in harmony, one angry and the other sad, creating a lively scene.
Wu Chen raised a hand and pressed it down slightly, signaling them to be quiet. "Qi Fu, please tell me the long story quickly. What exactly happened at Nukun Peak today?"
Qi Fu, a disciple of Nukun Peak, stepped forward. "Reporting to the Divine Attendant, today Qi Ying returned to Nukun Peak with his mistress. The hall was filled with people claiming to be there to inquire about news. Many of these women, like Junior Sister Hu, have been lingering on Nukun Peak for months, unwilling to leave. His mistress told them that the two Divine Attendants might not have even seen anyone in the Western Wilderness, and that instead of waiting here, they should ask their fellow disciples. However, these junior sisters not only didn't believe her but also accused his mistress of seeking attention and deliberately deceiving them. His mistress then revealed her identity, along with Senior Brother Qi Ying." They talked amongst themselves. But the girls still didn't believe them and said many offensive things. The mistress didn't argue with them, saying that if they came to inquire about information, they should write down specific details so the mistress could help them search. Some left their messages and left. However, Miss Hu and Senior Sister Qin not only obeyed the mistress's instructions but also said many unpleasant things. They even said things like, "She was betrothed to a wife, but eloped to become a concubine." The mistress then said that although she was young, her seniority was slightly higher, and there was no need for a verbal argument. If they couldn't understand human language, she would have them bring their elders to retrieve the sword.
"You're talking nonsense! She was the one who mocked us for having designs on the witch god's servant and even tried to drive us down the mountain!" Miss Hu cried, tears streaming down her face.
Qi Fu sneered, "Miss Hu, I saw your performance today in terms of eloquence, and I can only admit defeat. However, there were so many people in the main hall at the time, and almost everyone left a handwritten record. The Discipline Hall can ask them one by one and piece together your words word for word."
Miss Hu choked up a bit, "We're from the same sect. So many of our senior brothers had accidents during the winter hunt, what's wrong with us caring about their situation? Not only did she not understand, but she also used her status to mock us. Senior Sister Qin was so hurt that she vomited blood..."
Wu Chen's face turned cold. "Miss Hu, Miss Qin's matter is for her elders to handle. I only ask you, has my wife spoken to you?"
Miss Hu glanced at Lu Qing. Lu Qing was also looking at her, her face blank, as if she couldn't remember who she was. Miss Hu thought bitterly, "No."
"Did my wife even touch a single finger of yours?"
"She took my sword!"
"You've fought before?"
"...No, not at all."
"Just because my wife didn't tolerate your sarcasm, didn't let you continue to act recklessly on Nukun Peak, and didn't let you come and go as you pleased, you feel humiliated and bring your brother back to seek justice?" Wu Chen looked at Hu Fuqiu and his sister in disbelief.
Lu Qing whispered from the side, "I asked him from the beginning whether he was there to fight or to reason, and he chose to fight."
Yu Jitang stood aside and said solemnly, "I can attest to this; it is indeed the case."
Hu Fuqiu's face turned ashen. His sister had gone back and shared many "feelings," but hadn't had time to go into details. Now, this fuss made him seem like he was overreacting. Hu Fuqiu forced a smile and said, "She... seems too young, it's normal that my sister doesn't trust her."
Lu Qing pouted, "Your sister is so old, yet she still talks nonsense!"
Hu Fuqiu angrily said, "You!"
Wu said in a deep voice, "Enough, Hu Fuqiu. Are all these elders gathered here just to play games with you and your sister? Take your sister and leave Nukun Peak immediately. From now on, you are not allowed to set foot in my mountain gate unless I summon you. Also, I will ask the Discipline Hall to investigate this matter thoroughly. Right and wrong will be determined by the palace law."
“This one,” Wu Chen extended his hand to Lu Qing.
Lu Qing placed her hand in his palm and stood up with his help.
“Lu Qing is my wife. In the future, if anyone disrespects her, I will personally go and confront them. Hu Fuqiu, after the Discipline Hall verifies the details, if Miss Hu is indeed disrespectful to my wife, I will personally pay a visit.”
Lu Qing pursed her lips tightly, afraid that she would laugh out loud, and looked at Miss Hu with bright eyes.
The Hu siblings looked embarrassed. Hu Fuqiu hadn't expected Wu Chen to not waste words with him and only tell the Discipline Hall to investigate. It was clear that the Discipline Hall wouldn't side with him.
Hu Fuqiu sneered, "Witch God Attendant, why bother with all this trouble? It's easy to imagine what the Discipline Hall's investigation will reveal. Since you refuse to explain yourself before the elders, let's just go to the priests and seek justice. I believe..."
As Hu Fuqiu continued speaking, the elders' expressions grew somewhat strange. They thought to themselves, "No wonder Hu Fuqiu is still causing trouble here; it turns out he hasn't learned about Zou Gaoyang's matter yet." It was fortunate that Wu Chen was always good-natured; if it were Zou, Luo, or Yu in Wu Chen's position today, they would probably have already beaten Hu Fuqiu to a pulp.
Annoyed by his incessant chatter, Lu Qing pulled her hand away from Wu Chen's large grasp and said to the crowd, "Elders, you have important matters to discuss. Please allow me some peace and quiet here." With that, she walked over, stood before Hu Fuqiu, and cupped her hands in greeting. "Will you leave on your own, or shall I invite you to leave?"
Hu Fuqiu sneered, "What do you want?"
Lu Qing took a step forward and stomped hard on the ground. A huge and astonishing spiritual power surged up from the ground. She grabbed Hu Fuqiu's front collar, pulled and flung him, and Hu Fuqiu was thrown out of the main hall and landed solidly on the open ground outside in a "Flat Sand Wild Goose" style.
Miss Hu exclaimed in surprise, and before Lu Qing could even look at her, she scrambled out of the room.
Wu Chen: ...I'm not as quick as you, madam. What should I do?
The elders watched this scene with mixed feelings of amusement and exasperation.
Lu Qing cupped his hands in greeting, "You two go about your business, I'll guard the door for you." With that, he walked out and actually closed the door for them.
Elder Yu was somewhat dumbfounded. He hadn't expected that someone as naive and straightforward as Wu Chen would choose such a wife. He glanced at his son, Yu Jitang, who was secretly chuckling. Only when he noticed Elder Yu's gaze did he suppress his smile.
An elder smiled and probed, "I wonder where Madam Wu comes from. I've never heard the Witch God's servant mention her before."
Wu Chen smiled and said, "She was born in Medicine King Valley and was betrothed to me before she was even a year old. Because she was so young, we never mentioned it."
The elders nodded. Medicine King Valley had always been isolated from the world and rarely interacted with outsiders. If Lu Qing were from Medicine King Valley, he would be a good match for Wu Chen.
Only Yu Jitang tried his best to keep a straight face, afraid that the elders would notice something was wrong: betrothed before the child is even a year old, Wu Chen really dares to say that! No wonder Wu Chen always boasts that he never lies, he really never lies! I despise him!
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