Chapter 191: First Volume_Chapter 191: Marriage Trial

First Volume_Chapter 191: Marriage Trial

Three men stood beside him, one of whom was Lin Feimo.

Lin Feimo's gaze was icy cold; recalling today's disgrace, he longed to tear Qin Feng apart alive!

Lin Feimo had originally planned to have his grandfather, the Grand Protector, throw Qin Feng into prison and make him beg for death but unable to die!

But the outcome surprised Lin Feimo.

The old patriarch not only showed no intention to help, but even warned him not to bother the Imperial Consort.

Since Lin Feimo had clashed with Qin Feng, he must resolve it himself—no family power allowed.

Even Jingzhong officials and ministers avoided breaking ties with the Qin Family—how could even the old patriarch fear him so much?

Lin Feimo refused to believe it!

He immediately told Qiyang Commandery Princess about the matter.

Watching Qin Feng being chased by four Songstresses, cowering and fleeing, Lin Feimo sneered inwardly: "Qin, you probably don't know—when Qiyang traveled through Jiangnan years ago, she stayed at my Lin Residence; I've known Qiyang since childhood!"

"You think my ties to the Li Imperial Clan are too distant, that you don't take me seriously? Hah! Is Qiyang's bloodline not pure enough?"

"If Qiyang's bloodline still isn't pure enough, what about these two Princes beside me? Qin Feng, let's see how you leave the Hua Fang tonight!"

Lin Feimo glanced subtly at the two noble-looking youths beside him, a faint smile curling his lips.

At this moment, Qin Feng was cornered by the four Songstresses, with no escape.

As the Songstresses, fierce as wolves, lunged toward him, Qin Feng shouted in desperation: "Everyone, stop!"

The four Songstresses were startled by this sudden shout.

Before them was the recently famed Young Master Qin; behind them was Qiyang Commandery Princess's order—neither side could be offended, leaving them caught between advance and retreat.

Unbeknownst to them, the subtle hesitation in the four women's eyes was fully captured by Qin Feng.

So that's it!

Qiyang Commandery Princess had clearly set a trap at Mingyue Lake, intending to tarnish his reputation.

If it were only about tarnishing his reputation, that would be manageable.

Qin Feng was already infamous in Jingdu—what reputation was left to ruin? What name was left to shatter?

What he feared was that Qiyang Commandery Princess was trying to sow discord between the Qin Family and the Xie Family!

Once word spread that Qin Feng had spent the night on the Hua Fang, the Xie Family would lose all face.

Even if the Xie Family didn't defy the Imperial Edict and cancel the marriage, they would come to despise Qin Feng utterly.

Qin Feng racked his brain but couldn't fathom how he had offended Qiyang Commandery Princess—why resort to such low tactics against him?

At this critical deadline, the four Songstresses drew closer again.

In desperation, Qin Feng used retreat as advance—he grabbed the silk sash tied around the Red Dress Songstress's waist and yanked hard; her outer garment loosened, though her Inner Lining still covered her modestly enough to avoid exposure—but his sudden counterattack still made the Red Dress Songstress let out a piercing scream.

Mingyue Lake had endured in Jingdu not only due to its wealth, but most importantly because of its principle: "performing arts, not bodies"—at least on the surface.

The Red Dress Songstress never expected Qin Feng to be so bold—to publicly untie her sash—and was instantly terrified.

That scream instantly echoed across the entire Hua Fang.

Qiyang Commandery Princess, at the corner of the Second Floor, saw this and her gaze turned sharply icy.

Lin Feimo immediately added fuel to the fire: "Qiyang, did you see? That Qin Feng is lecherous to the core—no better than a dog that can't change its habit of eating shit! He already has a betrothal with Miss Xie, yet dares act so shamelessly! If this spreads, won't the Xie Family become a laughingstock of Jingdu?"

Lin Feimo knew well the bond between Qiyang Commandery Princess and Xie Yun'er—he deliberately stoked the flames.

Qiyang Commandery Princess's expression grew darker.

Today's invitation to Qin Feng to the Hua Fang was not only to help Lin Feimo take revenge, but primarily to test Qin Feng.

Even though the Qin-Xie marriage was already sealed, Qiyang Commandery Princess still fundamentally believed Qin Feng was unworthy of Xie Yun'er.

Before the wedding, she naturally wanted to help her dear sister probe Qin Feng's character!

Now seeing Qin Feng publicly tear off a Songstress's sash, Qiyang Commandery Princess's fury erupted—she cursed inwardly: "Damned Qin Feng, truly unreliable! I was even going to give you a chance, yet you remain incorrigible! You, a toad like you, dare dream of marrying Yun'er? Dream on!"

Qiyang Commandery Princess waved her hand—hidden guards appeared at her side.

Her eyes turned icy: "That man dares fraternize with Songstresses—go break his legs!"

Lin Feimo secretly rejoiced, yet feigned concern: "That might not be wise. After all, Qin Feng carries a gold sash—only Dali Temple may try him. If the Emperor punishes us, it won't end well. Besides, that Qin Feng doesn't even respect my aunt—how much less you, Qiyang… Commandery Princess?"

Lin Feimo deliberately stretched out the word "Commandery Princess," implying Qiyang Commandery Princess dared not touch Qin Feng.

As expected.

Qiyang Commandery Princess's face instantly froze with frost; she hissed softly: "Nonsense! I'm not trying him—I'm merely breaking his legs! As for the Emperor, I'll just leave him half alive."

The provocation had achieved its goal.

Lin Feimo smiled silently, watching Qin Feng, waiting for him to be crippled by Qiyang Commandery Princess.

Amid the Songstresses' cries, just as Qiyang Commandery Princess was about to give the order, an unexpected scene unfolded.

Qin Feng used the sash to tie all four Songstresses together, then clapped his hands and sighed with relief: "These women are too troublesome—thankfully this Young Master reacted fast, or my purity would've been lost."

The Red Dress Songstress, whose sash had been pulled, gazed at Qin Feng with a pouty look and pouted: "Young Master Qin, you're so insensitive—we Sisters have been so forward, yet you're terrified? Any other man would be honored."

Seeing the four Songstresses looking like betrayed wives, Qin Feng raised both hands in surrender: "I'm a married man—I'm scared of you, alright?"

The speaker meant nothing by it; the listener read deep meaning.

Qin Feng's "married man" referred naturally to Liu Hongyan and the others.

But to Qiyang Commandery Princess's ears, she misinterpreted it as referring to Xie Yun'er—her icy expression softened slightly.

Qiyang Commandery Princess let out a light sniff: "That's more like it."

Lin Feimo stared, dumbfounded.

He was just one step away from seeing Qin Feng destroyed tonight—how had he pulled back at the last moment?

These four Songstresses were Mingyue Lake's top beauties—any noble youth wanting to hear one sing a tune had to pay at least One hundred taels of silver.

How many coveted the beauty of the Four Songstresses—yet this Qin Feng could remain unmoved?

Damn it! This guy can't have a problem in that department, can he?

That's right! It must be!