Picked Up A Husband For Farming Chapter 413 - Brother
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Chapter 413: Brother
Xu Qing had diligently attempted to conceal the matter concerning Deng Chengxi. Since the incident transpired within her domain, she had assumed no one would uncover it. To her surprise, Nian Chongju himself chose to expose it! This act, however, was entirely in character for such a despicable individual, who had previously wronged numerous girls.
Annoyed by their pursuit and narrowly evading Qiao Yanhui that eventful day, Nian Chongju found himself in an untenable position. The ultimate blow was Deng Chengxi's complete lack of affection for him. How could he possibly tolerate such a slight, especially when this was his first genuine infatuation? Upon realizing Deng Chengxi was surrounded by many admirers and was even attending a blind date banquet, he leaked the information. He even went so far as to threaten to marry Deng Chengxi under the Nian family's name.
Yet, before the news could spread widely, Xu Qing and her companions intercepted it. Understandably, they kept it concealed, unwilling to let Deng Chengxi discover the truth. However, Xu Qing hadn't anticipated Lu Yao revealing it to her!
Zhuo Wuyou commanded a well-informed network of assassins, leading Xu Qing to desperately wish for a way to turn back time. In retrospect, she should never have dismissed Zhuo Wuyou's potential involvement with Deng Chengxi. He wasn't one to meddle, so she hadn't considered warning him. Furthermore, she had been seeking a suitable moment to address Lu Yao's identity with Zhuo Wuyou! These miscalculations converged, resulting in Deng Chengxi learning of the secret they had guarded for days.
Xu Qing knew, without a doubt, the devastating impact this revelation would have on Deng Chengxi!
“Say that again!” Deng Chengxi’s countenance shifted dramatically, her already distressed expression contorting further as she lunged towards Lu Yao. A singular thought consumed her: someone had discovered that secret! And now, she faced public humiliation for it!
Indeed, humiliation. For Deng Chengxi, any association with Nian Chongju was an outright degradation. This was far worse than death itself!
“Chengxi! Please calm yourself,” Xu Qing interjected, quickly pulling her back. After all, Deng Chengxi stood no chance against Lu Yao. Lu Yao was a killer by profession, and most importantly, she was Qiao Yanhui’s sister! Xu Qing then turned to Zhuo Wuyou, her voice laced with ice, “I do not require your concern. Escort Lu Yao away first.”
Xu Qing’s tone was frigid. Regardless of the circumstances, Lu Yao should never have spoken those words in public. Fortunately, they were all aligned. Otherwise, how could Deng Chengxi, already teetering on the brink of emotional collapse, ever recover?
However, Lu Yao showed no appreciation. She had always viewed Xu Qing as a romantic rival. Witnessing her master's concern for this rival, only to be insulted by the rival's companion and then dismissed, ignited a firestorm within her. Seeing the distress in her master's eyes, she lost all semblance of reason. While she dared not confront Xu Qing directly, she harbored no such reservations about others. Thus, she retorted, “What? Am I to be killed for speaking the truth? Are you angry or humiliated? Perhaps a certain individual initiated this. After all, she is notorious for her stalking. After being repeatedly rejected by the Regent, she…”
“Shut up!” Zhuo Wuyou cut Lu Yao off. He observed Xu Qing’s expression morph drastically, a homicidal rage brewing within her. He paid no heed to the plight of other women; his sole focus was Xu Qing’s reaction.
Xu Qing was truly frantic now. She had already ordered Zhuo Wuyou and his group to be expelled, sensing Deng Chengxi’s body trembling once more. Just as Xu Qing was about to speak, Deng Chengxi suddenly shoved her to the ground.
Zhuo Wuyou’s expression hardened as he swiftly moved to help Xu Qing to her feet.
Deng Chengxi, consumed by murderous intent, charged directly at Lu Yao. Despite her ferocity, she was no match for Lu Yao’s skill.
Lu Yao evaded effortlessly. Turning, she witnessed her master fussing over Xu Qing, only to be slapped away by Xu Qing before he could offer solace. Enraged by this sight, Lu Yao clenched her fists, intent on directing her fury at Deng Chengxi. Disregarding consequences, she drew her soft sword, intending to teach Deng Chengxi a brutal lesson to inflict pain upon Xu Qing. In essence, she was blinded by jealousy, momentarily abandoning all rationality.
Lu Yao’s sword lunged towards Deng Chengxi, imbued with potent killing intent! The sequence of events unfolded with blinding speed. Xu Qing had barely regained her footing when the sword was poised to strike Deng Chengxi. At this critical juncture, a figure intervened, pulling Deng Chengxi away. The force of the momentum caused the rescuer to be impaled instead!
It was a scene steeped in melodrama, yet laden with tragic reality.
“Brother!” Deng Chengxi’s anguished cry pierced the air…