Chapter 40: Making a Move

  Zhan Feng quickly supported Xue Mu with one hand. He looked at Xue Leng Yu nervously, not knowing if she could withstand this sudden blow.

  Xue Lengyu merely raised an eyebrow: "So the handle that fell into your hands is this?"

  "You don't believe?" Wu Chenggang couldn't help but say as he saw Xue Lengyu remain unmoved.

  "My daughter's reaction is so big, I naturally believe it." Xue Lengyu said: "However, this is my family affair. It seems to have nothing to do with you. As for your wife's illness, how to treat it yourself, just relying on a sentence of evil energy entering the body, thinking of extorting money from my family? You are an evil person, but also look at others as too kind?"

  Wu Chenggang was left speechless by Xue Lengyu. He had originally come with a fierce attitude to question and condemn, thinking that after speaking out about this matter, he could deal a devastating blow to Xue Lengyu who dared to be tough on him. Who knew that this seemingly weak woman would be so calm and unruffled.

  He suddenly felt that he had lost face, and no longer had the slightest intention of teasing. In an instant, he changed his expression to a fierce one: "Xue Lengyu, don't think you can refuse my toast and not drink the penalty wine. I'm telling you, today's money, whether you want to or not, you have to give it."

  The situation has gotten out of hand, and Xue Lengyu immediately calculated in her heart that even if she were to go head-to-head with them, there was no way she could be a match for these five big men. Even adding Zhan Fengsong wouldn't change the outcome. Now the only one she can count on is Shu Li.

  Ke Shu Li, Shu Li can't even be considered his own person. What kind of situation would he take action in, Xue Leng Yu had no grasp on it at all.

  As Wu Chenggang and a few others approached, Xue Lengyu gritted her teeth and made a move. She gently pushed Zhan Fengsong: "Brother Zhan, help me get my mother inside. In broad daylight, under the emperor's feet, I don't believe there are still people who dare to rob and murder!"

  Zhan Feng saw the club in Wu Chenggang's hand showing signs of being raised, and was about to strike back, but then he saw Xue Lengyu blink his eyes, as if wanting to say something to him. Just this brief delay, a strong gust of wind swept from behind Xue Lengyu. He didn't have time to care what Xue Lengyu wanted to say, and let out a cry of surprise, taking one step forward to take the hit for Xue Lengyu.

  Xian Feng Song was not a martial artist after all, and no matter how agile his movements were, he couldn't be faster than the swiftly swinging stick. Just as Xian Feng Song's mind was about to shatter, he shouted loudly: "Stop!" Between that moment, a figure flashed by in front of Xue Leng Yu like lightning, and the stick that should have landed on her body was already grasped in a large hand.

  Xue Lengyu let out a long breath in secret, her legs felt a bit weak.

  Shu Li finally made his move after all. This mess doesn't need him to clean up anymore.

  Wu Chenggang didn't use too much force with this stick, after all Xue Lengyu was a woman. Even if he was ruthless and cruel, he wouldn't have gone as far as to take her life. But he also didn't expect that before the stick even landed on Xue Lengyu's body, he would no longer be able to strike again.

  As I looked closely, I didn't know when a young man in blue robes was already standing in front of me. One hand held the wrist-thick wooden staff lightly, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't move it half an inch.

  For Wu Chenggang, the sudden appearance of Shuli was like a god descending from heaven. He wore a blue robe that fluttered without wind, his expression calm and serene, his eyes not particularly sharp but making people dare not gaze at him steadily. His body emitted a kind of cold indifference that made people feel chilled.

  Wu Chenggang's arrogance lessened by three points. He involuntarily loosened his grip on the wooden stick and took a step back.

  "Who...?" Wu Cheng took a step back, bumping into his son behind him. Thinking that he had more people on his side and gaining some courage: "What kind of person are you? Dare to interfere with my business?"

  Shu Li didn't go to see Wu Chenggang, and with a slight force on his hand, the wooden stick snapped. He said calmly: "Xue Lengyu is the maid of King Mu's mansion. The servants of the royal palace are also people you can bully?"

  Xue Lengyu pretended to be surprised and turned her head to look at Shu Li, but was frowned upon by this sentence. It seemed like the scene when Murong Haoxuan saved her that time was replayed. Only she didn't have any standing to treat Shu Li like she did back then.

  Wu Chenggang suddenly asked: "What kind of person are you?"

  Wu Chenggang wasn't unaware that Xue Lengyu was now a maid in the Mu Wangfu. However, she was just a maid after all, and the Mu Wangfu had countless maids. How could anyone from the royal family possibly stand up for a maid?

  Just as Xue Baochai's eyes dimmed and she was about to speak, a sedan chair carried by four bearers rushed over from around the bend and stopped in front of the Xue family gate.

  The sedan chair opened its curtain, and a middle-aged man with a medical box on his back came down. He was wearing a Confucian robe, had a pale face and some whiskers, Xue Lengyu didn't recognize him, but the others did. This was none other than Dr. Xu from the Wu Ren Medical Hall on the street, the most famous doctor in this city. He had the skill of "Miao Shou Hui Chun" (wonderful hands that bring back spring), and his diagnosis fee was also expensive. Only rich and noble families, as well as official residences, dared to invite him.

  Xu Daifu saw Shu Li and was taken aback for a moment. He bowed his head and greeted, "Lord Shu, you're also here."

  Shu Li nodded slightly: "Doctor Xu, the patient is in the house, please take care of it. The medical expenses will be settled by the Wang's mansion."

  Xu Daifu bowed again: "I will certainly do my best."

  He was extremely close to Li Mu, and was one of his most trusted confidants. Although he didn't seem to hold any official position, his status was not something to be underestimated.

  Seeing everyone stunned on the spot, Shu Li Dao said: "Xue Leng Yu, take the doctor to see your father. I think he's not just a scratch on his forehead. Don't worry about what's going on outside."

  Just now when I was in the house, Shu Li only glanced at Mrs. Xue through the window of the inner room, but in the dim light, he saw a white cloth strip tied on Mr. Xue's head, with bloodstains all over it, which couldn't be caused by a mere scratch. After some thought, he knew that Mrs. Xue had hidden it from Xue Lengyu to avoid worrying her, so he notified his men in his own way and asked Dr. Xu to come and treat him.

  Shu Li's words startled Xue Leng Yu, Shu Li was a seasoned Jianghu figure, he said it wasn't just a scratch, there must be his reason.

  Xue Mu's weak body leaned on Zhan Fengsong, she was not seriously injured, just a temporary shock. Now seeing the doctor arrived, and also seeing the big man from Wang Fu came to help Leng Yu, looking at Xue Leng Yu who didn't have the expected collapse, couldn't accept it. Unconsciously relaxed a bit, still supported by Zhan Fengsong into the house.

  Xue Lengyu and the others were right, this sentence doesn't need to be taken care of. Hurriedly leading Doctor Xu into the house, after entering the room, it was discovered that Mr. Xue's injury wasn't just a simple scratch on the forehead or a sprain on the leg. On his forehead, there was an unknown wound with a long gash, and his leg was also fractured. A wandering doctor who had been found somewhere had hastily bandaged him up, but Doctor Xu shook his head after taking a look, and hurriedly re-examined and treated him.

  Shu Liang revealed his identity and easily defeated Wu Chenggang's gang, who never dared to provoke the Xue family again. He then turned around and walked into the house.

  In fact, even if he didn't reveal his identity, Shi Yu could have easily made Wu Chenggang and others retreat in disarray. However, after he left, the Xue family might still be harassed and invaded. But once his identity was revealed, it would be different. Even if Wu Chenggang and others continued to act recklessly, they wouldn't dare to touch anyone from the Marquis of Lu's residence.