Chapter 1147

First Volume, Chapter 1147: Kneel Down and Bow Your Head to Your Master

Many residents who had come to watch had already recognized Wang Chen.

This fellow, relying on his wealth and power, had already offended numerous people since arriving in Jingdu, and his neighborhood relations were abysmal.

Everyone knew Wang Chen was racing toward the gates of hell, yet not a single person warned him.

They merely watched coldly; not throwing stones at one who had fallen was already more than enough kindness.

Seeing the crowd by the lake grow larger, Qin Feng forcibly suppressed his killing intent.

First, he did not wish to stain Jinghua with blood; second, he feared the sight of blood would spoil Li Xiaolan and Jing Qianying's moods.

He endured patiently, coldly watching Wang Chen.

"What, you're not related to the Ministry of Justice's Assistant Director, are you?"

Wang Chen had been feeling uneasy inside, for this man before him radiated overwhelming presence.

Added to that, beside him stood Zhao Yulong, expressionless as a god of slaughter, and Qin Xiaofu, smiling warmly as if concealing bottomless depths.

Most crucially, near the several carriages stood numerous womenfolk and servants.

This aura, this entourage—undoubtedly a wealthy household!

Wang Chen had never wished to provoke a powerful family upon arriving in Jingdu, but since fate had brought them together today, he could not blame himself.

Since the other party had directly mentioned the Ministry of Justice's Assistant Director, he must harbor some fear.

Wang Chen sighed inwardly—he was now in an invincible position; the worst outcome would be a reconciliation brokered by the Assistant Director.

Wang Chen's fear vanished entirely; he smirked confidently: "Hah, relative? We're more than relatives!"

In truth, Wang Chen and the Assistant Director were distant kin—otherwise, he would never have climbed so easily.

Moreover, he annually presented the Assistant Director with lavish gifts.

This relationship was no ordinary familial tie.

Wang Chen was utterly confident: even if he punched a hole through heaven, the Assistant Director would go all out to clean up his mess.

"Brat, I know—you're a local of Jingdu, and from a prominent family."

"But today, you've run into me—you're out of luck."

"No matter how rich or prestigious you are, what good does it do? In all of Heaven and Earth, nothing and no one can outmatch 'power'!"

"The Ministry of Justice's Assistant Director is a Fifth Rank Official!"

"Do you know what consequences await those who offend such a high-ranking figure?"

Hearing Wang Chen's boastful threat, the onlookers nearly burst out laughing.

At first, they had assumed Wang Chen was a blood relative of a Six Ministries Vice Minister or a duke's kin, which explained his arrogance.

But the result…

He was merely a lowly Fifth Rank Assistant Director?

The crowd exchanged glances, their eyes brimming with mockery.

They had finally witnessed firsthand what the legend of "plucking teeth from a tiger's mouth" truly meant.

Not even a Fifth Rank Official—let alone a Second Rank Official—would dare defy Qin Feng.

If Qin Feng's wrath were stirred, even a First Rank Border Official would be crushed beneath his heel.

Meanwhile, the Qin Family's womenfolk, escorted by maids and servants, approached.

At first, they had been puzzled.

They didn't understand what had happened to make Qin Feng waste so much time.

But as they drew near, they happened to hear Wang Chen threatening Qin Feng.

The women exchanged glances, shaking their heads with wry smiles.

Seeing Qin Feng's womenfolk, Wang Chen froze again.

Qin Feng's wife and sisters need not be mentioned—just Xiao Xiangxiang and Shu Feng already outshone every other woman present.

Yet these two girls always followed propriety; as maids, no matter how favored, they refused to wear anything but maid's attire.

Such stunning maids proved Qin Feng's background was extraordinary.

At that moment, Shen Qingci furrowed her brows slightly and asked softly:

"Feng'er, what's going on? Wasn't it just about telling them to stop beating those siblings? Why did it escalate so much?"

Qin Feng shrugged and replied without hesitation: "He's trying to extort me."

What?

Not just Shen Qingci—all the women present, one and all, were stunned.

How could anyone in all of Heaven and Earth dare extort Qin Feng?

And in Jingdu, no less!

Shen Qingci's brow tightened further; she knew Qin Feng's nature too well—this fat middle-aged man would not end well.

Considering New Year was approaching and the Qin Family had just celebrated a wedding, violence was inadvisable.

Shen Qingci softly suggested: "How much silver does he want? Give it to him."

"If he behaves after that, let it go. But if he doesn't mend his ways, deal with him after the New Year."

Qin Feng agreed—he knew this fellow, relying on his connection to the Assistant Director, would drag out a long chain of complications if truly punished.

Qin Feng didn't want to make a mess during the holiday.

Even if not for himself, he had to consider the womenfolk.

The higher one's status and strength, the more entanglements one accumulates—and the more constrained one becomes.

In the past, Wang Chen would already be a dead corpse on the ground.

Shen Qingci meant well—but…

In Wang Chen's eyes, however, it was a completely different story.

The other party was clearly intimidated by the strength of a Ministry of Justice Bureau Director and planned to quit while he was ahead.

Since that's the case, then don't blame him!

Wang Chen immediately threw his head back and laughed: "Hahaha, you little punk, it's the women behind you who are the smart ones."

"As the saying goes, a wise man knows when to fold. Since you know to be afraid, this proprietor won't make things difficult for you."

"Just two conditions — if you can meet them, this proprietor will let you off the hook."

"First, kneel down and kowtow to this proprietor to admit your mistake."

"Second…"

At this point, Wang Chen glanced at Xiao Xiangxiang and Shu Feng, and said excitedly: "These two maids are quite fetching!"

Wang Chen tossed the Five Hundred Taels that Qin Feng had given him earlier back in front of Qin Feng.

"These Five Hundred Taels are returned to you. How about giving this proprietor one of your maids?"

The moment these words were spoken, the scene was filled with the sound of sharply drawn breaths.

The entire Jingdu…

No, the entire Heaven — who doesn't know that Qin Feng's reverse scale is his womenfolk!

Those two maids were by no means just ordinary maids…

They were Qin Feng's Tieshen Yuhuan (Personal Maid Attendants) — a single word "personal" already made them half a concubine.

No one would doubt that before long, Xiao Xiangxiang and Shu Feng would marry Qin Feng.

That bastard Wang Chen actually dared to set his sights on Qin Feng's womenfolk.

Everyone knew clearly in their hearts that this year's Spring Festival would likely be especially lively — but forged in blood.

Xiao Xiangxiang and Shu Feng, far from showing the slightest fear, instead shook their heads and sighed.

They were unwilling to see this scene, yet this fellow insisted on seeking death.

Liu Hongyan, usually gentle by nature, could not help but let out a soft sigh. She looked at Wang Chen and kindly offered a reminder.

"No matter who you are…"

"And no matter what background you have…"

"While you still have time, hurry and send your Servant back to arrange your funeral affairs, so your family won't be caught unprepared when the time comes."