bookrandom Chapter 62 didn't ask you to say "chapter," I thought it was dirty.
Chapter 62 didn't ask you to say "chapter," I thought it was dirty.
Chu Lengyu strolled in from the horizon.
Her figure was mysterious and noble, like snow on a mountain peak or the moon in the sky, pure and inviolable.
The guests in Yingxuelou were still immersed in the shock of what had just happened.
Their hearts were churning with emotion, as if drawn by an invisible force, wanting to get closer to her, yet their bodies seemed frozen in place, unable to move.
It was a reverence that came from the soul, a fear of the aura that she inadvertently exuded, a sense of oppression brought about by a higher level of life.
As Chu Lengyu stepped into Yingxue Tower, her gaze swept lightly over the crowd. She did not deliberately make eye contact with anyone, but the composure and nobility in her eyes made people want to interact with her.
Most people were still captivated by her charm, unable to extricate themselves; a few, however, had broken free of their shackles and began to curiously observe this last distinguished guest who had arrived.
Rong Chun stood by the window, witnessing the sudden cessation of the snowstorm and the arrival of Chu Lengyu. She pondered, puzzled, what kind of magic was this?
She firmly believed that Chu Lengyu must have mastered some unique skill to get many people to cooperate with her in the dark, which was how she achieved such a magical effect, all for the sake of making a high-profile appearance and stunning everyone at the snow appreciation banquet.
"I'm late." Chu Lengyu parted her lips slightly, her voice as clear as a spring striking a stone, melodious and pleasant to the ear.
"No, it's alright." Princess Jin'an seemed to wake from a dream, and quickly stepped forward to greet her, her tone respectful, "Welcome, Miss Chu."
However, Chu Lengyu gently raised her palm and politely declined, saying, "I have severed ties with the Chu family, so that title is no longer appropriate. Just call me by my name."
Princess Jin'an was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, but then realized that it was not appropriate to ask further questions at this moment. So she suppressed her doubts and, respecting her wishes, welcomed her again, saying, "Welcome, Chu Lengyu."
Upon hearing this, the surrounding guests couldn't help but turn their gazes to Chu Lin and his sister, secretly speculating in their hearts. They had originally thought that since the brother and sister from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion were so arrogant and rude, and Chu Lengyu came from the same family as them, they must be birds of a feather and not worth mentioning.
However, upon seeing Chu Lengyu with their own eyes, they were shocked to realize how ridiculous their assumptions had been. Chu Lengyu possessed an elegant demeanor, completely different from Chu Lin and his sister; she was an ethereal being.
Chu Lengyu, the adopted daughter of the Chu family, a name that was once closely associated with the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, now claims to have severed all ties with it.
Everyone couldn't help but wonder what story was hidden behind this, and what the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion had done to Chu Lengyu that made this young girl determined to sever her kinship and leave the clan.
Once she left the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, she would be nothing more than a commoner. Such a decision was not one she could make lightly.
After leaving the Chu family, Miss Chu Lengyu's life must have been filled with hardship and setbacks. In the eyes of others, she appeared lonely yet strong, inspiring respect in all.
As the guests gazed at her, a strange emotion welled up within them—sympathy, pity, and even more so, admiration for Chu Lengyu's resolute decision. They secretly felt indignant on behalf of this young woman.
Chu Wen'er clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her palms, but the pain did nothing to bring her to her senses.
The flames of jealousy burned fiercely in her heart; she could not tolerate Chu Lengyu's brilliance overshadowing her own.
"Chu..." Chu Wen'er was about to speak when Chu Lengyu gently waved his hand, condensing spiritual energy into a palm, and slapped Chu Wen'er's face heavily.
Chu Wen'er was caught off guard and was knocked to the ground with a slap. Her precious hairpins were knocked off her head and her hair became disheveled.
For a woman, this is an utter disgrace.
"I didn't ask you to speak," Chu Lengyu said calmly, withdrawing her spiritual power.
Her demeanor was so nonchalant, as if she had merely swatted away a fly.
This was the first time Chu Wen'er had ever been hit since she was a child. She had always been loved by her parents and brothers and had never suffered such grievances.
She stared in shock, her eyes wide with disbelief, but the pain on her face was real.
Moreover, she was being humiliated in front of everyone. The gazes of others made her feel extremely ashamed, and she broke down, tears streaming down her face.
She knelt on the ground, covering her swollen cheeks, and cried uncontrollably.
Seeing his sister being humiliated like this, Chu Lin was naturally filled with righteous indignation and wanted to stand up for her.
How dare that lowly adopted daughter bully his sister like this!
However, just as Chu Lin was about to speak, a palm formed from spiritual energy instantly appeared in front of him.
He was also knocked to the ground and fell next to Chu Wen'er.
Chu Lengyu ignored the two people's crying and shouting. She didn't want to listen to their unreasonable clamor and was too lazy to waste her breath on them.
She had been too tolerant before, which made them think she was easy to bully and repeatedly cause her trouble.
She has already given the Chu family a chance; she will not tolerate them in the slightest in the future.
Chu Lengyu said indifferently, "Although my surname is Chu, I have nothing to do with their Chu. Don't compare us anymore, it's disgusting to me."
Throughout the entire process, Chu Lengyu didn't even glance at Chu Lin and the others.
She made a sudden move, catching all the guests off guard.
Two crisp snaps, like thunderclaps, exploded in my ears.
The Chu siblings, who were arrogant just a short while ago, are now lying on the ground in a sorry state, with obvious red marks on their faces.
This act of slapping someone in public was undoubtedly a great humiliation for the Chu family.
The room fell into a deathly silence. All the guests’ eyes were focused on Chu Lengyu, their faces a mixture of shock, confusion, and even admiration.
No one expected that this seemingly aloof and arrogant girl would act so quickly and ruthlessly.
Just then, Zheng Mingxuan, who had been keeping a low profile, suddenly rushed out of the crowd and stood in front of the Chu siblings, adopting a protective stance.
He straightened his back, glared at Chu Lengyu, and said in a strong and forceful voice, "I thought this brother and sister were already extremely rude, but I didn't expect you to be the most arrogant and domineering one. As the eldest daughter of the Chu family and their older sister, how could you humiliate them like this?"
Chu Lengyu frowned slightly, feeling somewhat surprised and confused by Zheng Mingxuan's sudden appearance.
Princess Jin'an introduced her in a low voice: "This is Zheng Mingxuan from the Duke of Ying's Mansion."
Chu Lengyu nodded slightly. She wasn't actually curious about Zheng Mingxuan's identity; she was just responding out of politeness.
She pointed to the Chu siblings and asked Zheng Mingxuan, "Do you know them?"
Zheng Mingxuan shook his head and said, "I don't know him."
Chu Lengyu pointed to herself again and asked, "Then do you know me?"
Zheng Mingxuan shook his head again: "I've never seen this before."
Chu Lengyu spoke, her voice tinged with sarcasm: "You don't know this, you don't know that, you don't understand the cause and effect, yet you jump out to uphold justice. It's truly laughable."
Zheng Mingxuan was speechless for a moment. He did not know the truth of the matter, but he considered himself the embodiment of justice and could not stand by and watch the weak be oppressed.
He gritted his teeth and said again, "No matter what, as the older sister, you should never treat your younger siblings like this! Your behavior is utterly outrageous!"
"Younger brother and sister? Ha." Chu Lengyu looked disdainful, as if she had heard the most ridiculous joke in the world.