Zhang San, please behave yourself!
Chapter 329 - 315: The Scoundrel Zhang San, the Hatred of Stealing One’s Wife, Shall Not Share the Heavens!

Chapter 329: Chapter 315: The Scoundrel Zhang San, the Hatred of Stealing One’s Wife, Shall Not Share the Heavens!

Lady Yu came over to check on how the servants were registering the gifts received at home, and before she even approached, she noticed that someone had sent over a lot of sheep.

She couldn’t help but be startled.

Although the Yu Family wasn’t a major household, she had never seen anyone receive sheep as gifts for their birthday, let alone so many.

"This is..."

Just as Lady Yu approached, she saw a martial artist dressed in shining silver armor walking towards her.

The person removed the mask from her face, revealing a handsome and charming woman’s face. Although dressed as a martial artist, her face alone exuded a loveliness that even stirred a sense of admiration in Lady Yu’s heart.

Because she was simply too beautiful.

"Ximen Jinxing, at your service, Lady Yu."

Hearing that it was indeed Ximen Jinxing, one of the Capital’s Twin Paragons, Lady Yu smiled and responded, "I was wondering whose daughter could be so beautiful, brightening up our Pei Mansion so much. It turns out to be the young miss of the Ximen Family."

Ximen Jinxing glanced at the sheep nearby and explained, "This time, my colleagues at the Town Martial Office, Zhang San, along with his sworn brothers Wang Junwu and Wang Ziteng, and I have come to celebrate Young Master Pei’s birthday. However, we martial artists truly do not know what to give for a birthday gift."

"Zhang San searched through the books and finally said ’thirty establishes one’s foundation,’ which seemed like a beautiful sentiment that a great family like the Pei Family would value. Therefore, we brought thirty sheep, thinking that it would make it convenient if the household wanted to eat meat."

"Moreover, if the gift were too expensive, it might trouble the Pei Family if word got out; if too cheap, it might be scorned. Thirty sheep, with a meaningful sentiment yet practical, we felt it was just right, and we hope sister does not mind."

Lady Yu was absolutely delighted to be called ’sister’ by Ximen Jinxing.

Although Lady Yu had married into the Pei Family from another place, in the Capital, who didn’t know of the great name Ximen Jinxing.

At the age of eleven, a Great Scholar had brought his son to propose, but the boy went to Ximen Jinxing declaring he would be her husband, commanding Ximen Jinxing to listen to him in the future.

He was rewarded with a punch from Ximen Jinxing that broke half his ribs, and another punch that broke one of his legs.

At that time, it was widely said in the Capital: "No one tastes a half-point cinnabar lip, three punches killed a young man!"

Of course, some said that Ximen Jinxing had actually held back since at that time, she could lift and swap the positions of the four sacred stone statues at the entrance of the Town Martial Office Government Office, placing the White Tiger right at the center.

This sufficed to show that Ximen Jinxing had restrained her strength, otherwise she might have turned that scholar’s son into a pancake with a single punch.

Being called ’sister’ by such a beautiful and fierce young miss, Lady Yu knew that if she could truly befriend her, she would have much more confidence in the Capital in the future.

"Jinxing, my dear, I feel as if we were already close. From now on, let’s call each other sisters," she said.

"Sister, wait a moment and let them bring the sheep inside first."

At this moment, Big Head Wang, who was herding the sheep inside, noticed that one of the sheep had been accidentally bumped and was then dashing towards the side.

Unfortunately, it was heading straight for a woman who had come to present a birthday gift.

Big Head Wang took a brisk step forward, intending to draw his sword, but remembering that it was, after all, the Pei Family’s birthday feast, he stepped in front of the woman, bent down, and used his arm to block the sheep’s charge, then with the other hand, he wrapped his arm around the sheep’s waist.

"Miss, I am truly sorry; this sheep accidentally bumped into you. Are you alright?"

The woman had a slightly plump figure, roughly around 5 feet tall and possibly weighing at least 330 pounds.

Her face was cute, though she was a bit frightened, so her expression showed some panic. However, seeing the huge man who she couldn’t even see the top of without tilting her head, she felt a genuine sense of security.

"Thank you, sir, for your help."

"No, no, the sheep we are presenting startled you, it’s my – Wang Junwu’s – fault. May I ask, miss, how should I address you? I must visit later to apologize for this fright."

"I live in... I am from the Yu Family, you can call me Qiong."

"What a coincidence, I have always been poor... cough... no, I mean, your name Qiong must refer to majestic jade towers, and although my poverty is different, it sounds like we could get along well."

Prince Ziteng, who was behind Big Head Wang herding the sheep with an annoyed expression, seemed to see shades of purple in the dark complexion of Big Head Wang.

Was he blushing?

Afterward, Big Head Wang returned the sheep to the flock, then continued walking towards the front hall with Qiong, talking and laughing along the way.

This Qiong claimed to be a member of the Yu Family, which was the largest business dynasty in the Capital, hence, she was sent by the Yu Family to present gifts for Young Master Pei’s birthday celebration.

Inside the front hall, naturally, Pei Shouqi and the others were dining together, and next to them, separated by a huge folding screen, was a gathering place for some of the female guests of the Pei Family.

Therefore, Big Head Wang and Qiong continued together.

Prince Ziteng, with an expression of dissatisfaction on his face, though he didn’t quite understand Big Head Wang’s taste, had to admit that the maid called Qiong had a sweet smile and amiable demeanor, apparently a kind-hearted person.

On the side, Lady Yu and Ximen Jinxing were chatting and laughing.

How come it was quite lively when the four of us came together, and now I’m left alone?

"Wang Junwu, you mentioned earlier that you came with your sworn elder brother. Who is he? Is he a martial artist from the military as well?"

Wang Junwu shook his head and said, "My Grandfather and my uncle were martial artists from the military, but not me. I was raised by my uncle since childhood, and later joined the Town Martial Office. My sworn elder brother is Zhang San from the Town Martial Office."

As soon as some of the people nearby heard that this person was a sworn brother to Zhang San from the Town Martial Office, they hurriedly scurried away.

Qiong just smiled gently and said, "I’ve heard of your elder brother’s big name, and it truly is something that frightens many in the Capital. I’d guess that since he is sworn brothers with you, you must be quite competent yourself."

Big Head Wang had just noticed the people stepping away, and although he scorned such behavior, he felt somewhat embarrassed in front of the woman he admired.

However, he hadn’t expected Qiong to speak so charmingly, not only alleviating his embarrassment but also taking the chance to compliment him.

Such a kind-hearted woman, and so beautiful as well, she was simply like a fairy.

"I naturally am not as capable as Brother San and my sixth brother, but I will strive to learn from them."

At this moment, the two of them walked into the reception hall, where they were supposed to part ways, but upon entering, they found the atmosphere in the hall eerie and silent.

Big Head Wang noticed that at this moment, half of the people in the hall were looking at Baili Chengfeng, whose face was burning red, as if he had been dipped in a hot pot.

The other half of the people’s gaze was fixed on Brother San’s face.

But Brother San kept eating and drinking, and even when the garlic paste on his own table was not enough, he smiled at the people at the neighboring table, and took their garlic paste.

Lady Yu and Ximen Jinxing also walked in afterward.

Before even reaching the door, Lady Yu had already sensed something off about the atmosphere in the hall.

Her husband was an official in the Ministry of War, and half of the guests present were from the Ministry of War and the military, while the other half, though not from the Ministry of War and military, were mostly martial artists.

How could such a group of martial artists be this quiet?

"I was wondering why you noisy martial artists were so quiet today. It turns out you knew that one of the renowned Capital’s Twin Paragons, Ximen Jinxing, was here, so you all acted like refined gentlemen," Lady Yu said.

As she spoke, she gently nudged Ximen Jinxing.

Ximen Jinxing also noticed the unusual atmosphere in the hall and understood that Lady Yu was signaling him to play along.

Ximen Jinxing took a step forward and greeted everyone in the hall with a bow.

"Ximen Jinxing, at your service," he said.

At this moment, all eyes shifted from Zhang San and Baili Chengfeng to Ximen Jinxing.

Melons are sweet, but where are melons as sweet as a beauty?

And this was one of the Capital’s Twin Paragons!

Although there were rumors of him killing a young man with three punches, many still believed: even if one dies under Jin Xiang’s fists, one dies charmingly.

If it were not for the opposition of many parents, probably quite a few would have risked their lives to propose to the Ximen Family.

Lady Yu gestured to her husband, and Pei Shouqi, understanding the hint, immediately took the Secret Manual from Zheng Poyue’s hands, tucked it in his robe, and approached Ximen Jinxing.

"Unaware of Miss Ximen’s illustrious presence, I apologize for the lack of a proper welcome," he said.

Ximen Jinxing returned the bow and replied, "Eldest Young Master Pei, you are too polite. It is we who should apologize for our uninvited presence. I have now joined the Town Martial Office and am used to mingling with martial artists. I am not accustomed to sitting with the ladies in a side hall but rather enjoy exchanging toasts among the martial artists. I wonder..."

"It is my honor, Miss Ximen. Please take the seat of honor!"

After all, Ximen Jinxing was not only the daughter of the Principal Officer of the Town Martial Office but also held a significant place in the hearts of all men in the Capital.

She was a goddess!

Therefore, Pei Shouqi inviting Ximen Jinxing to the seat on the right hand side of the head seat was naturally unopposed.

Especially the men who were already seated near the head seat, each of them was delighted to see Ximen Jinxing moving to sit there.

"There’s no need for that; I will sit here," said Ximen Jinxing.

As she spoke, she moved to another empty table next to Zhang San, shifted the table towards his position, and then sat down.

Ximen Jinxing’s action drew everyone’s attention back to Zhang San.

Zheng Poyue, who had intended to target Zhang San, couldn’t help but frown.

He had heard from his grandfather that among the strongest in the Capital, the one with the least official rank was Ximen Shuxiang of the Town Martial Office.

Despite his name implying literacy, he actually had nothing to do with reading.

A pure brute.

But the reason he had survived for so many years was indeed because of his brute strength that could smash through anything.

Some even suspected that in the Town Martial Office, Ximen Shuxiang was second only to Li Moxian.

That’s also why, although Ximen Jinxing was beautiful, apart from the unfortunate Great Scholar at first, practically no one dared to propose a marriage with the Ximen Family.

If you dare to mess with Ximen Shuxiang’s beloved daughter, Ximen Shuxiang would literally come to your house to kill you!

He had both the temper and the strength for it.

Now that Ximen Jinxing was sitting so close to Zhang San, this was problematic!

However, many lacked the intricate thoughts of Zheng Poyue.

At this moment, everyone else saw it as their beloved goddess, eventually sitting next to Zhang San.

That’s my goddess!

Mine!

Initially, many people looked at Zhang San only to enjoy the drama and gossip.

But now, many gazes turned toward Zhang San were filled with murderous intent.

The villain Zhang San, the hatred of stealing a wife, is irreconcilable!