"Qiao Xiuyuan, stop trying to intimidate me with your father's name! I'm asking you, where is Xi'er? If you don't hand her over, I will make sure your Anyang Marquis's mansion is drenched in blood!"
Ye Ziyu had lost all patience; his killing intent surged forth, and his aura was terrifying.
This kind of ferocity is not something ordinary people can possess; only those who have returned from countless life-or-death battles can have it.
Although Wei Yichen really wanted to watch the excitement, he had a bad feeling when he saw Qiao Xiuyuan personally come out to stop people.
So he hurriedly said, "Prince Yong'an has trespassed, but I was summoned by my cousin Xi'er. Surely Marquis Anyang wouldn't stop me from meeting with my cousin Xi'er."
However, before Qiao Xiuyuan could speak, Ye Zeyu's steel knife had already been swung towards Qiao Xiuyuan.
"Nonsense is useless!"
Qiao Xiuyuan also came from the Xuanwu Army and had been practicing martial arts for many years. He reacted quickly and dodged Ye Zeyu, then snatched a steel knife from a guard and started fighting Ye Zeyu head-on.
Seeing this, the guards rushed forward to help.
McQueen naturally joined in as well.
Looking at the chaotic scene before him, Wei Yichen retracted his earlier assessment of Ye Zeyu.
This guy is a complete brute!
Before the other party could say much, they immediately drew their knife...
They're even more reckless than a brute!
But now that things are like this, if he just leaves like this, he probably won't be able to leave.
Because the guards of the Marquis of Anyang's residence directly mistook him for Ye Ziyu...
"Young master, be careful!"
The steel blade of the guard from the Marquis of Anyang's residence almost slashed his arm.
Is this a sign that they're not going to let things go peacefully, or are they just taking advantage of him because he's just a merchant?
He was also skilled in both literature and martial arts; the mere guards of the Marquis of Anyang's mansion could not harm him in the slightest.
"I will do everything in my power to help Prince Yong'an! I don't need your protection!"
After speaking to the guards, he snatched a steel knife from one of them and joined the melee.
He deliberately said he would help Ye Zeyu because he wanted to pin everything on Ye Zeyu later.
But then Ye Ziyu spoke up, "Thank you for your help, Young Master Wei. I'll stall for time here. Go find Xi'er!"
Wei Yichen didn't think much of it. He waved past the two guards and prepared to walk towards the backyard, but he was stopped by a group of guards after taking only two steps.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ye Ziyu shook off the guards in front of him and quickly ran away.
Wei Yichen was dumbfounded when he saw this.
So Ye Zeyu was just using a diversionary tactic?
He retracted his assessment of Ye Zeyu once again.
After all, a brute wouldn't be that cunning!
Without Ye Zeyu's instructions, Mai Kun quickly stood behind Ye Zeyu, while also drawing the attention of the guards from the Marquis of Anyang's residence.
"Young Master Wei, come quickly and help!"
Wei Yichen had no choice but to accept his fate, because it was no longer something he could stop at will.
Qiao Xiuyuan was already weak from taking poison earlier, and although he avoided vital points in his exchange with Ye Zeyu, he was still slashed twice on the arm.
Blood soaked his robes, making him even weaker.
Watching Ye Zeyu's retreating figure, his eyes were cold, but a smile appeared on his lips.
With Chang Zhong blocking the way, it's likely that by the time Ye Zeyu arrived, Zi Mo and Xi'er would have already consummated their relationship.
In that case, it would be good to let Ye Zeyu see it.
That way, it will be more legitimate to annul the engagement!
Ye Zeyu had already had his secret guards scout out the terrain of the Marquis of Anyang's residence before he even entered the capital, and they had drawn up a map.
Therefore, even though he had never been to the Marquis of Anyang's residence, he still knew where Qiao Ziming lived.
Just as Ye Zeyu was about to enter the courtyard, a strong figure blocked his way.
"Prince Yong'an must have come to the wrong place. The Tiger-Riding Camp isn't here!"
Without saying a word, Ye Ziyu brandished his sword and stepped forward, shouting, "Get out of the way if you don't want to die!"
Over the years that Chang Zhong had been following Qiao Xiuyuan, he had been constantly improving his martial arts skills. Although he couldn't defeat Ye Zeyu, he could still hold out for a while.
"The Prince is truly deeply in love with Miss Su. He's only known her for less than a month, yet he's already so anxious about her! Those who know the truth might think it's because the Prince is grateful for Miss Su's past kindness in saving the Empress Dowager, but those who don't might think the Prince has some unknown motive for marrying Miss Su!"
Chang Zhong was acting strangely at this moment, becoming more talkative than usual, a departure from his usual taciturn demeanor.
Ye Zeyu also thought that Chang Zhong was trying to distract him and deliberately delay the time.
He swung his sword with all his might, forcing Chang Zhong to retreat repeatedly.
"How I treat Xi'er is none of your business! Especially you and Qiao Xiuyuan! Don't let me know the truth of what happened back then, or I will make you pay tenfold or a hundredfold!"
Upon hearing this, Chang Zhong was momentarily distracted. Seeing that Ye Zeyu's knife was about to strike his chest, he hurriedly dodged backward.
Taking advantage of this moment, Ye Zeyu quickly ran into the courtyard.
Everything proves that the people from the Marquis of Anyang's residence are stalling for time!
Therefore, he must see Xi'er as soon as possible!
"Xi'er!"
"Bang!"
Ye Ziyu kicked open Qiao Ziming's door, swung his knife and cleaved open the screen. What he saw was Qiao Ziming, shirtless, taking off Su Muxi's clothes.
"Die!"
Ye Ziyu's eyes turned red, and he slashed at Qiao Zimo with his steel knife without any mercy.
In his eyes, Qiao Ziming had become a dead man.
Qiao Ziming instinctively reached out to block, and Chang Zhong arrived just in time.
Ye Ziyu did not kill Qiao Ziming with a single blow; he merely cut off one of Qiao Ziming's fingers.
"ah!"
Qiao Ziming covered his bleeding right hand and was pulled aside by Chang Zhong.
Ye Ziyu, his eyes red, was about to continue killing Qiao Ziming when Chang Zhong hurriedly said, "Your Highness, you'd better take Miss Su away quickly. If things escalate, it won't be good for anyone!"
Ye Ziyu paused for a moment, his hand holding the steel knife still.
He glanced coldly at Qiao Ziming and Chang Zhong, then quickly turned and walked to the bedside, wrapping Su Muxi's body in brocade.
Su Muxi looked at Ye Zeyu through teary eyes and forced a smile, "You're here."
Her voice choked with emotion, filled with grievance.
Upon hearing this, Ye Ziyu's nose began to sting with tears. "Yes, I'm here."
As he spoke, he reached out and picked up Su Muxi along with the brocade quilt.
The brocade handkerchief that was originally covering Su Muxi's left cheek slipped off, revealing Su Muxi's entire face.
Ye Zeyu looked at Su Muxi with heartache in his eyes, and gently kissed the birthmark on Su Muxi's left cheek. "I'm sorry, Xi'er, I've made you suffer again."
Seeing this, a complex look flashed in Chang Zhong's eyes. Without thinking, he grabbed Qiao Ziming, who was about to rush forward to snatch the person, and whispered, "Young Master, don't be impulsive."
But then Qiao Ziming said coldly, "Are you dead?! Go and bring Su Muxi back to me right now!"
After saying that, before Chang Zhong could make a move, he said to Ye Zeyu, "This young master has already consummated his marriage with Su Muxi. Does the Prince of Yong'an want to pick up my used shoes?"
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