Beauty that Shook the Nation: A Legendary Courtesan ( Part 3 )

Tian Wan looked at Mu Linfeng with hopeful eyes, believing that Mu Linfeng was either a royal relative or a high-ranking official who could possibly save him. Everyone watched curiously, while Chen Yuanyuan on the other side covered her heaving chest with a thin veil that revealed her anticipation, which Mu Linfeng could sense.

This was exactly the effect Mu Linfeng was aiming for, so he quickly said, "Hmm? I know this person."

Zheng Xiyu had originally wanted Mu Linfeng to save the person, but she couldn't believe that Mu Linfeng also knew the person he was saving. She wondered how Mu Linfeng, whether as a mountain bandit or a member of the imperial family, knew everyone. Yan Zhu widened her eyes, Wu Xing had no expression on his face, but his hands unconsciously clenched.

Xiao Yuanqiao's eyes flashed with a hint of killing intent as he glanced at Mu Linfeng and said, "Since Brother Mu knows him, it's easy to handle. You must also know this lady, right?"

Mu Linfeng thought about his plan as he stood up, glanced at Xiao Yuanqiao, then at Tian Wan, and sighed heavily, "Of course, I know her. She is my wife, Chen Yuanyuan, but I never expected..." he paused and sighed heavily again, then walked up to Chen Yuanyuan and said, "Yuanyuan, are you okay?"

Everyone was shocked when Mu Linfeng revealed that he was Chen Yuanyuan's husband. Even the masked woman trembled when she heard this and looked up at Mu Linfeng. She noticed the difference between his sincere gaze and the way he looked at Xiao Yuanqiao and the man she had seen before.

Mu Linfeng continued, "You don't remember me, but I am Mu Linfeng. You were originally surnamed Xing, named Yuan, with the nickname Yuanyuan, also known as Wanfang. You were raised by your foster mother, Chen, so you changed your surname to Chen."

Wu Xing was moved. Although he didn't know much about history, he knew the story of "wearing a crown in anger for the sake of beauty." But when he saw Xiao Yuanqiao's expression, he felt a little uneasy in his heart and quickly walked over to Mu Linfeng and whispered, "Brother Feng."

Mu Linfeng ignored Wu Xing, and Tian Wan widened his eyes because he had just mentioned Chen Yuanyuan's name. Zheng Xiyu listened suddenly, and her heart trembled. She saw Mu Linfeng gazing at Chen Yuanyuan affectionately and felt a little sour in her heart.

At this moment, the hall fell silent, and suddenly Xiao Yuanqiao laughed loudly, "Yuanyuan? Mu Linfeng, I've been patient with you as Wu's brother, but you should know when to stop. Don't treat us all like fools."

Mu Linfeng whispered to Chen Yuanyuan, "Don't worry, I won't let anyone hurt you." Then he sneered at Xiao Yuanqiao and said, "Boss Xiao, first of all, I want to make one thing clear. I'm not fighting with you for a woman because she is indeed Chen Yuanyuan. And this Tian Wan is also the big brother-in-law of the Marquis of Jiading, Zhou Kui. If we didn't know each other, how could we both know their names?"

Xiao Yuanqiao felt uncomfortable seeing Mu Linfeng and now this situation made him even more anxious. He walked up to Chen Yuanyuan and shouted loudly, "You're Chen Yuanyuan? His wife? Is what he said true?"

This unexpected move made Mu Linfeng worried. Chen Yuanyuan lost her composure and took two steps back, tugging at her clothes, unable to answer.

Mu Linfeng sighed inwardly and quietly took out his pistol.

Xiao Yuanqiao was about to burst into laughter when a clear voice was heard, "I am Chen Yuanyuan, and he is my husband."

Zheng Xiyu suddenly stood up and shouted loudly at Mu Linfeng, "Mu Linfeng, I was wrong about you!" With that, she covered her face and ran out.

At this moment, Mu Linfeng finally realized that Zheng Xiyu had fallen in love with him. His heart couldn't help but stir, and he was about to chase after her when Tian Wan shouted, "How is that possible? This woman was bought by this official from the Kunshan brothel."

Upon hearing this, Mu Linfeng burst out laughing before Xiao Yuanqiao could speak. "Mr. Tian must have been confused by the beating just now. How could such a despicable woman be a prostitute? Mr. Tian, you're joking too much."

Tian Wan wanted to argue, but when he saw Mu Linfeng's sharp eyes, he shrank back. He must have suffered a lot at the hands of those people earlier, and he opened his mouth a few times, but in the end, he didn't say anything.

Xiao Yuanqiao naturally saw that something was amiss. He had just obtained a beautiful woman, and now she suddenly became the wife of his sworn brother. He couldn't help but feel angry and shouted, "No matter whose wife this beauty is today, she belongs to me on the territory of Liangshan."

With that, he walked towards Chen Yuanyuan with lustful eyes. Mu Linfeng was greatly shocked. He never thought that Xiao Yuanqiao would be so impatient. Could he be planning to commit rape in public? Looking at Wu Xing beside him, he couldn't believe the turn of events. However, on one hand, Wu Xing was his benefactor, and on the other hand, Xiao Yuanqiao was his former boss. He panicked and shouted, "Big Boss!"

Xiao Yuanqiao shot him a sharp glance and said, "Do you want to ruin my good thing for an unknown brother?"

Wu Xing moved his mouth a few times and finally sighed, no longer daring to look at Mu Linfeng.

Mu Linfeng listened to Wu Xing's story about how Xiao Yuanqiao saved his life while standing at the foot of the mountain. He thought that even if Xiao Yuanqiao was not a hero, he was at least a manly man. However, he turned out to be a brutal and unreasonable bandit leader who was obviously acting out of gratitude.

Wu Xing had been working here for more than ten years, and although he had worked hard, he had not been given any face. Mu Linfeng believed that if it weren't for Wu Xing, the gang of Shui Po Liangshan led by Xiao Yuanqiao would have been gone long ago.

Mu Linfeng didn't understand why Wu Xing had stayed on this mountain for more than ten years, but this was not the time to discuss it.

Mu Linfeng laughed angrily and said, "What a joke, how can a real man not protect his own family?" He then realized that this was what Wu Sangui said when he found out that Chen Yuanyuan had been taken away by Liu Zongmin.

Mu Linfeng didn't think too much about it and rushed to Chen Yuanyuan first, as fast as a rabbit and as quick as lightning. He took her hand and was about to walk out of the hall.

Xiao Yuanqiao laughed loudly and said, "Mr. Wu, don't blame me for treating your friend unfairly." Before he finished speaking, Mu Linfeng felt a gust of wind behind his head. Without thinking, he immediately pushed Chen Yuanyuan away and dodged to the side.

As he pushed Chen Yuanyuan away, her headscarf fluttered in the wind. Mu Linfeng looked at her closely and saw that her eyes were like stars, her cheeks were red, and her skin was as white as snow. She was truly a stunning beauty, surpassing even Zheng Xiyu. If Zheng Xiyu was a beautiful jade, then Chen Yuanyuan should be a fairy. But Chen Yuanyuan was different, she was like a snowflake, so pure and natural.

Xiao Yuanqiao was not stupid and did not intend to fight Mu Linfeng. When he saw Mu Linfeng push Chen Yuanyuan away, he stopped and his soul was also gone. He had seen Chen Yuanyuan before, but it was during the day. Now it was at night, with flickering lights and an added layer of beauty on top of the red light.

Not only Xiao Yuanqiao, but all the men present held their breath, as if afraid that taking a deep breath would blow away the beauty in front of them, just like a snowflake blown away by a puff of warm air.