After the head of the Fang family knew Nian Anyao's identity, he didn't want to involve Mu Hanyan even more. When he saw Rong Tianhai, he knew that today's trouble was still caused by the Fang family. Unfortunately, Nian Anyao's reputation was too famous, and even a big family like the Mu family was unwilling to offend him. He really didn't want to implicate Mu Hanyan.
"If you don't hand it over, don't blame me for being rude." Nian Anyao was used to being domineering, but he didn't have as many scruples as the fifth prince. His face turned cold and he said threateningly.
There was dead silence all around. Seeing that the Fifth Prince and his entourage had tried to use force when soft tactics failed, and even threatened in public in the hall, all the onlookers showed anger in their eyes.
However, they did not have the courage to offend Nian Anyao. They were angry but dared not speak out, and their hearts were full of sympathy for the other family head.
If it were someone else, Patriarch Fang would have been able to maneuver around, but he was facing the strongest beast tamer since Xia Youchen, the Beast Tamer Sword Saint. Even if he risked his life, he would not be able to change the final outcome.
"Oh, really? I'd like to see how rude you are!" Just when everyone thought that Patriarch Fang was in danger and were secretly worried about him, a cold voice sounded, mixed with a sarcastic sneer.
Mu Hanyan and his group came from afar along the ancient trade route, looking relaxed, as if they were strolling in a garden. There was even a bit of contempt in their eyes when they looked at Nian Anyao, and there was a sarcastic sneer on their faces.
In the words of Mu Hanyan's lackeys, their master's appearance was undeniably arrogant and a surefire way to draw hatred. In the words of her sycophant Zirong, it was like a loud bang in the sky, her master's dazzling entrance. Absolutely captivating.
"Who are these people?" Seeing the contempt and obvious provocation in Mu Hanyan's eyes, many people looked puzzled.
Although Mu Hanyan is known as the most dissolute playboy in the capital, she has not been back in Beijing for long. Apart from the children of some wealthy families, not many people know her.
"How courageous! He actually dares to stand up for the Fang family and speak to Master Nian like that." In addition to being confused, they were also a little worried about Mu Hanyan.
"This may be the saying that a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger. He is too young and doesn't know his place." Some people even looked at Mu Hanyan with pity.
After all, Nian Anyao was renowned and accustomed to bullying in the capital, so even the heads of the eight great families were reluctant to offend him easily. In terms of status and position, Mu Hanyan could never surpass the heads of the eight great families. And in terms of strength, with his youthful appearance of only sixteen or seventeen, how much stronger could he really be?
So, apart from the fact that a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger, they could not think of any other reason.
They were all so focused on looking at Mu Hanyan that no one noticed that the Fifth Prince's expression had become extremely ugly.
Mu Hanyan, why is it Mu Hanyan again? The Fifth Prince's psychological shadow area is quite large, and he feels a little scared when he sees Mu Hanyan.
To be honest, the Fifth Prince was not afraid of Mu Hanyan. As a prince, he also possessed the strength of a second-level swordsman. Even if they fought, he would not be afraid of Mu Hanyan. What he cared about was his face and prestige.
Last time at Yingfenglou, he had originally planned to stand up for Qu Fengting, thereby establishing his prestige with He Qingwei and the other second-generation rich, and also spreading the news of his powerful return throughout the capital. However, upon seeing Mu Hanyan, He Qingwei and the others became as obedient as bunnies, running away at full speed. The restaurant guards who had originally intended to flatter him also jumped off the building one after another.
In the end, he was in a difficult situation and had no choice but to surrender and apologize to Mu Hanyan. As the fifth prince, he failed to establish his authority and instead became a laughing stock.
Although he didn't proactively reveal his identity and cleverly feigned ignorance afterwards, leaving many unable to discern the truth and simply dismissing it as a rumor, it was still detrimental to his reputation. It was also for this reason that He Qingwei and others gradually distanced themselves from him, forcing him to turn his attention to the smaller families within the Sword Guard Mansion.
The original intention of coming to Fangjia Village this time was similar to the last time, which was to stand up for Rong Tianhai and take the opportunity to win over people's hearts. However, he didn't expect that his luck would be so bad that he would meet Mu Hanyan again.
Didn't they say that the investigation had clearly revealed that the Fang family had no backers? The Fifth Prince felt depressed and glared at Qu Fengting. He had thought this guy was quite perceptive when he was in Xiangling Kingdom, but why did he seem less and less reliable after returning to Anyun Kingdom?
"Your Highness, I have indeed carefully checked the background of the Fang family, and I have never heard of any backing from them." Seeing the questioning look of the Fifth Prince, Qu Fengting explained anxiously.
To be honest, he was a little depressed when he saw Mu Hanyan, but what made him even more depressed was the displeasure of the Fifth Prince: I didn't dare to compete with Mu Hanyan because my methods in the Valley of Exotic Beasts were too despicable, and I felt unjust and powerless when facing Mu Hanyan. Even if he slapped me and knocked out my teeth, I had to swallow it.
You're the Fifth Prince. In terms of status and strength, how are you any less capable than Mu Hanyan? Yet you insist on being both a traitor and a saint, pretending to be righteous and moral all day long, yet you lack any authority. You can't control Mu Hanyan, and you get scared the moment you see anyone. What the hell does that have to do with me? Thinking this way, Qu Fengting couldn't help but feel a little contempt for the Fifth Prince.
"I'm not blaming you, I'm just a little embarrassed." Although the Fifth Prince was dissatisfied with Qu Fengting, he only had such a close confidant, and he didn't want to disappoint him. He could only rub his temples in distress and spoke in a voice transmission.
"Your Highness, don't worry. It's not convenient for you to come forward, but Nian Anyao has already spoken. Don't you know the temper of this old guy? Why do we need to take action in this matter?" Qu Fengting said confidently.
Upon hearing this, the Fifth Prince's eyes lit up. That's right, how could he have forgotten Nian Anyao's bad temper? This old man was well-known in the capital for his stubbornness and unreasonableness. It was said that a few years ago, a prince from another province returned to the capital to meet the emperor, and his carriage was startled and almost hit Nian Anyao.
The prince had a good temper. Although given his status, he didn't need to take such a small matter to heart. After all, he didn't hit anyone, right? However, he didn't just walk away. Instead, he apologized to Nian Anyao in person with a pleasant face. However, Nian Anyao was not willing to give in. He slapped the prince's car to death on the spot. Then, the two of them started fighting in the street.
In the end, it was the emperor who personally stepped in and ordered the prince to apologize to Nian Anyao and admit his mistake, and only then was the matter brought to light.
Nian Anyao's arrogant and overbearing character is evident from this. He doesn't even give face to the royal family, so how could he be afraid of Mu Hanyan.
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