This little beauty is very much attractive, far more appealing than those delicate concubines in his mansion, and much prettier than those coquettish prostitutes at the ’Zui Xiang Building’. Just look at her timid countenance, it’s enough to arouse a man’s protective instinct!
Du Wanqiu opened her eyes and suddenly found herself lying in the arms of a lecherous man with a big beard. She immediately felt dizzy as if the sky was falling!
A noble young lady, bizarrely, being embraced by this vulgar man in the middle of a busy street and in broad daylight. Her maiden’s reputation was surely tarnished. In the future, which decent family would engage with her? Oh God, she wished she had been thrown onto the streets like Du Wanyue and the others!
Jin Dapeng chuckled and looked at the beautiful woman in his arms, whose mouth was slightly open and tears were streaming down her face. He comforted her, "Don’t be afraid, little beauty. I’ll protect you!"
Du Wanqiu flinched slightly. Who was this lecherous old man? And why did he call himself the Marquis?
Noticing that Jin Dapeng seemed interested in the beautiful woman in his bosom, his Chief Guard took the cue to explain for his master. "Miss, our master is Marquis of Wuchang, who ranks first among the officials. He is the uncle of the present Crown Prince and the brother of Noble Concubine Jin...."
Jin Dapeng slightly lifted his hand, signalling his Chief Guard to stop speaking. He wanted to keep a low profile; however, it must be said, the Chief Guard had already flaunted his credentials!
Du Wanqiu was even more amazed. She had heard of the Marquis Wuchang’s Mansion since childhood.
It was said that Noble Concubine Jin was a courtesan. To give her a respected identity, the Emperor, who was still a prince at that time, sent her to the Marquis of Wuchang’s Mansion where she replaced the identity of a deceased daughter. Eventually, she became the Emperor’s Noble Concubine as the Marquis’s niece. The Marquis of Wuchang’s Mansion had been showered with royal favors over the years, due to Noble Concubine Jin’s presence. After the old Marquis passed away, the Emperor broke the norm and allowed Jin Dapeng who had a reputation of indulging in eating, drinking, and gambling, to inherit the title!
Du Wanru’s mind was spinning. She was surprised to have suddenly met such a prominent person, yet simultaneously she was scared by this powerful character’s naked gaze. These two emotions kept alternating, making her forget about the humiliation she had suffered.
With the help of their maids, Du Wanru and Du Wanyue managed to stand up. They were desperate to contend with the people of the Mu family in the carriage over their indignity. However, Du Wanqiu being caught by Jin Dapeng, left them stunned. Not only them, but even the bystanders were amazed. They were so engrossed in watching the scene that they failed to notice when the carriage of Huo Mansion left!
"Ah! Where’s the carriage? Where is the carriage that hit our Miss?"
One of the lying housekeepers was the first to notice that the carriage from Huo Mansion was gone, and cried out in pain while holding his broken ribs!
"Ah, they ran away! Damn it!" Du Wanru stamped her foot, cursing in frustration.
At that moment, Du Wanqiu was still being held by Jin Dapeng. Hearing Du Wanru’s complaints, she suddenly remembered the humiliation she had just suffered.
Du Wanqiu called out, slightly withdrawing from his body, "Please allow me to get off."
Jin Dapeng chuckled a few times, reluctantly let go of his hand, and carefully placed Du Wanqiu on the ground.
As soon as Du Wanqiu gained the freedom, she quickly retreated a few steps, then bowed, "Today, Wanqiu unexpectedly encountered danger. Thanks to the Marquis who gallantly came to my rescue. I am thankful!"
Jin Dapeng waved his hands repeatedly, grinning from ear to ear, "No problem, no problem. It was a piece of cake!"
Then turning to his guards, he barked angrily, "Go check! Who was that blind fool who dared to assault and injure a person in daylight, in the city under the Emperor’s feet? Does he have no respect for the King’s law in his eyes?"