This was the first time Wang Gongquan had laid eyes on Zhao Shuning.
Before they met,
he had heard a few days ago that his good - for - nothing younger brother had brought another so - called celestial being or expert back home. He simply assumed that Wang Gongyan was just lusting after beauty and had come up with a fancy title.
As for his younger brother's taste,
Wang Gongquan had always scorned it.
The women Wang Gongyan brought home were mostly heavily made - up and extremely charming. They were beautiful, but their charm was mostly of the flashy kind.
Now,
this woman,
without a trace of makeup, her beautiful almond - shaped eyes filled with calmness and poise.
On her fair complexion, her facial features were very well - defined.
At first glance, one would find this woman truly likable.
When had his younger brother's habits changed so drastically?
Although Zhao Shuning's appearance had given Wang Gongquan quite a shock,
he was a man who had seen the world. After a moment, he feigned a few coughs.
His expression was slightly flustered.
He didn't even dare to look at Zhao Shuning.
Slightly turning his head, Wang Gongquan put his hands behind his back and assumed the airs of the eldest young master of the Wang Mansion.
"Miss, I presume you're the expert whose name has spread like wildfire in Shengjing City. Here, I'd like to apologize to you first. My younger brother has always been rude. In the past, he often brought women back to the mansion, but never caused such a stir as this time."
"I know my good - for - nothing younger brother has wronged you. He must have forcibly abducted you and trapped you here. Although all this is the fault of the Wang family, our family is now in great trouble. I hope that Miss can lend us a helping hand."
Wang Gongquan said a lot.
During this time, his gaze never rested on Zhao Shuning.
Perhaps it was her natural calmness and poise. Wang Gongquan felt that if he looked at such a beautiful and elegant face, he might not be able to make such an unreasonable request.
Zhao Shuning, however, gave a charming smile.
Obviously,
Wang Gongquan's appearance was completely within her expectations.
When she smiled,
Wang Gongquan was stunned.
He looked at Wang Gongyan behind him in confusion.
Wang Gongyan knew that his elder brother was angry with him. Seeing his elder brother looking at him, he naturally had to step forward to ask and try to relieve his elder brother's anger.
"Big brother, what exactly do you want with my master?"
"Your master?"
"He named himself. It has nothing to do with me," Zhao Shuning said.
Wang Gongyan shamelessly continued, "Big brother, don't worry about it. Just tell me why you came to my courtyard to scold me, and why you said before that I offended the young master? I've always remembered your teachings and never dared to overstep even a bit."
Wang Gongquan glared at Wang Gongyan.
He didn't answer his stupid younger brother.
Instead, he bowed to Zhao Shuning again and said, "Miss, the young master will hold a beast - hunting competition half a month later. I wonder if Miss is aware of this?"
"Yeah."
Zhao Shuning replied softly.
Xia Jingning's actions were within her expectations.
It was really pitiful for Wang Gongquan, this honest man, to be forced to be a tool in this matter and to endure the pressure from Xia Jingning.
If she got the chance in the future,
she must teach Xia Jingning and his generation a good lesson on behalf of Xia Qingyan.
"Big brother, you're talking about this. You don't have to think about it. My master definitely won't go. She doesn't like the young master's behavior. Last time, the young master even sent someone with an invitation personally, but master refused. Not to mention this beast - hunting competition."
Wang Gongyan answered casually.
But he didn't know that
when Wang Gongquan heard his words, he clenched his fist again and was about to punch Wang Gongyan.
"Today, I'll beat you to death. The young master is not someone our Wang Mansion can afford to offend!"
After saying that,
he was about to strike.
Wang Gongquan was a martial artist and was very strong.
Since childhood,
Wang Gongyan had been beaten by Wang Gongquan many times.
So,
he was afraid of his elder brother getting angry since he was a child. In front of his elder brother, he always tried to be cautious.
Seeing his furious elder brother pounce on him,
Wang Gongyan didn't even dare to dodge.
This was the rule of the Wang family.
If he dodged when his elder brother beat him, his angry elder brother would surely strike even harder. It was better to just take the beating like before.
"Bang!"
Wang Gongquan's fist didn't hit Wang Gongyan. It was blocked by a soft but powerful force.
It was at this moment that
Zhao Shuning appeared in front of Wang Gongquan.
The speed was so fast that even Wang Gongquan didn't notice.
Such a heavy and powerful punch was easily blocked by a young girl.
Looking at her hair, not even a single strand was moving. It was obvious that the woman in front of him was truly highly skilled.
Wang Gongquan retracted his fist.
At this moment, his surprise was indescribable.
This was the first time he felt that the rumors outside were not exaggerated at all.
"Thank you, master,"
Wang Gongyan was very grateful that Zhao Shuning had blocked the punch for him. On one hand, he thought his master was so cool, and on the other hand, he felt a little proud.
His expression seemed to say,
Look, big brother, you've finally met your match.
Wang Gongquan looked at Zhao Shuning.
Zhao Shuning was still as calm as ever.
She slightly parted her red lips and slowly said, "Eldest young master, it was me who refused the young master's invitation, and it was me who offended the Duke's Mansion. If the Xia family dares to cause trouble for your Wang family, I'll be the one to bear it. You don't have to worry."
Wang Gongquan clasped his fists.
After witnessing Zhao Shuning's speed,
his attitude towards Zhao Shuning had changed greatly.
Such a woman was no ordinary person, and he should treat her like a senior.
"Senior, you're being too kind. Please forgive me. It's not that our Wang family wants to deliberately make things difficult for you. It's just that the young master is really someone we can't afford to offend. Our Wang family has gone through many hardships to achieve what it is today. I really don't want to see our family ruined in my hands."
"Don't worry. With me here, nothing will happen."
"It's not that I don't trust you, senior. Judging from your previous movement, you should be a cultivator. I still have to remind you, senior. The young master of the Duke's Mansion is no ordinary person. There have been many legendary figures in his family, and there are also many secrets. You'd better be careful."
"I know."
The so - called many legendary figures in his family should refer to Xia Qingyan's generation.
The secrets that couldn't be told were naturally about the wizard An Yun.
If it weren't for the fact that Zhao Shuning thought there were other secrets hidden behind this and that if she went to find Xia Jingning directly, she might tip off the enemy, she wouldn't have had to go through so much trouble to find out about these things.
"Senior, then—"
"I'll go to the beast - hunting competition half a month later."