The injury was clearly caused by a beating, and the perpetrator was particularly vicious, specifically targeting the face, obviously intending to embarrass Ye Qingzhou.
The Shen family values their reputation above all else, so they wouldn't be so ruthless. Who could it be?
"It's Song He..." Before Ye Qingzhou could finish speaking, a commotion suddenly broke out outside, as if someone was causing trouble.
"Chongyang!" Gu Zhixing called out, and Chongyang immediately responded and entered. He quickly walked to his side and whispered, "Your Highness, outside are Miss Shen Jintang, who came to see you, and Young Master Song Hemian, who deliberately caused trouble after hearing that Miss Shen came to see you."
Upon hearing this, Gu Zhixing abruptly stood up, his face instantly turning ugly.
Who is Song Hemian?
That ruthless and vicious guy, relying on his family's influence, bullies men and women everywhere, and is even more notorious than Gu Zhixing!
Gu Zhixing had just fought with him a while ago, and they're still in the stage of disliking each other.
What good can Shen Jintang, that little bean sprout, possibly get when she meets Song Hemian?
Thinking of this, Gu Zhixing suddenly pushed aside the person blocking his way and ran out.
"Huh? Boss?" Ye Qingzhou was still in a daze when Gu Zhixing pushed him, and he was so stunned that he almost lost his balance.
Fortunately, Gu Yanqing reacted quickly and grabbed him, preventing him from falling to the ground.
Ye Qingzhou shook his head, looking bewildered, and said, "Third Prince, the eldest brother seems a bit off."
The Third Prince, Gu Yanqing, was different from these good-for-nothing playboys. Apart from his mother's lowly status, he was excellent in all aspects of learning and talent, and it was purely by chance that he associated with them.
In the past, Ye Qingzhou copied Gu Yanqing's homework. In Kyoto, besides Gu Zhixing, Gu Yanqing was his best friend.
Gu Yanqing didn't speak, but simply walked out and said indifferently, "Let's go out and take a look."
The three of them had just stepped out the door and hadn't even gone down the stairs when suddenly, a loud "thud" exploded in their ears, making their eardrums buzz.
Gu Zhixing's heart clenched with shock, and his brows furrowed. Could it be that something had happened to Shen Jintang?
He strode forward, pushed aside the person blocking his way, and looked closely. He saw Shen Jintang standing steadily to the side, with a faint smile on her face, seemingly disdainful.
She was still holding half a bench in her hand, the broken surface of which was covered with fresh wood shavings, indicating that it had just been broken.
On the ground, Song Heming was lying, his body twisted in a ball, creaking and screaming, his face full of terror and disbelief. Next to him was a stool that had been smashed to pieces, with wooden pieces scattered all over the ground.
Gu Zhixing stood there, his mind blank. Could it be that Shen Jintang hit Song Heming with a stool?
"That's really something!" Ye Qingzhou, standing behind, couldn't help but grab Gu Yanqing beside her.
His eyes were filled with shock and disbelief, no less than the astonishment in Shen Heming's eyes.
Looking at Shen Jintang again, her eyes were clear and she showed no sign of panic, as if she had just done something very ordinary.
Gu Yanqing was secretly amazed. This little girl was really accurate and quick, completely unlike the weak and frail appearance he had heard about before.
“Your Highness.” Shen Jintang noticed Gu Zhixing the moment he appeared. She gently dropped the bench in her hand, which rolled a few times on the ground, making a soft sound.
She crossed her hands over her stomach, bent slightly at the waist, and smiled just right, as if she hadn't just hit someone with the stool. Her obedient appearance was so endearing that it was hard not to smile.
"You've got some nerve," Gu Zhixing said with a indulgent smile, his tone devoid of any anger.
He had wanted to beat up Song Hemian for a long time, and Shen Jintang's actions were exactly what he wanted!
"It was Your Highness who said it himself, that I can walk sideways in Kyoto."
Shen Jintang raised her head, her clear black and white eyes staring straight at Gu Zhixing. Her gaze was gentle and tender, a stark contrast to the sharp look she had given Song Heming earlier, as if to say, "I am clearly relying on your protection."
"Furthermore, I did not initiate this incident. He spoke rudely and disrespectfully to Your Highness from the very first word. I found it unbearable and could not help but teach him a lesson."
"But his family is very powerful. Aren't you afraid he'll retaliate in the future?" Gu Zhixing raised an eyebrow and asked.
"With Your Highness here, what do I have to fear? Your Highness will surely protect me, won't you?"
Shen Jintang smiled slightly, her tone full of trust and reliance on Gu Zhixing.
Hearing these words, Gu Zhixing couldn't help but smile, a warm feeling welling up inside him. This was the first time he had ever felt someone trust him so completely, as if he were her whole world.
His heart felt as if it were being gently nourished by honey, sweet and delightful.
But upon further reflection, he realized that Shen Jintang was clearly using his name to flaunt his status, and acting as if it were perfectly natural, which made him both amused and exasperated.
Moreover, the way Shen Jintang looked at him and her words clearly showed that she had feelings for him, and he was filled with mixed emotions.
Should I refuse her outright, or let her have her way?
Well, right now, Song Heming is still lying on the ground, so we need to deal with this matter first.
Gu Zhixing shook his head helplessly, stepped down the stairs, and walked towards Shen Jintang with a firm stride.
At that very moment—
"What are you all standing there for? Kill her for me!"
The pain in Song Heming's back came in waves, as if his spine had been struck by a giant hammer, and his skin felt like it was being burned by flames, burning intensely. His entire back was tense and he was in so much pain that he kept gasping for breath, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.
When has he ever suffered such injustice?
Even when fighting Gu Zhixing, he had never been so humiliated. He couldn't even withstand a single move before being smashed to the ground, unable to move.
"……yes!"
Song Hemian's guards reacted instantly, surrounding Shen Jintang menacingly, their eyes gleaming with ferocity, as if they wanted to devour her alive.
"Come here." Gu Zhixing stepped forward with steady steps, gently pulling Shen Jintang behind him, his gaze sweeping over everyone like frost.
When the crowd saw Gu Zhixing blocking their way, they hesitated and dared not make a move.
"Gu Zhixing, don't push your luck!" Song Heming stood up straight with the help of his subordinates, his face ashen and his tone full of resentment.
If Gu Zhixing had hit her, that would have been one thing, but now, she was being treated like this by just one of Gu Zhixing's maids. Where was her face to be?
How will he establish himself in Kyoto from now on?
Gu Zhixing raised an eyebrow slightly, rubbed his ear as if in confusion, then curled his lips into a contemptuous smile, his gaze fixed on Song Heming: "I did bully you, so what?"
Song Heming was so angry that he trembled all over, his face turned red. He pointed at Gu Zhixing, his fingers shaking, but he was speechless and did not know how to refute.
"you!"
His eyes widened, filled with disbelief and anger. He had seen scoundrels before, but he had never seen anyone as unreasonable and arrogant as Gu Zhixing.
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