章節 158: Chapter 158: Heavy Crossbow? You're courting death!

Actually, since Chen Xi kicked the door in, many of the scholars downstairs had already slipped away. By the time the chaotic footsteps began outside, there were hardly any patrons left in the brothel, enjoying the company of courtesans—none of them were fools.

"Young master, please leave quickly. Do not trouble yourself for the likes of me," the singer girl called Yue'er knew something was amiss when she heard the disorderly footsteps outside. Generally speaking, when members of Aristocratic Families travel, bodyguards are close at hand. Of course, there are times when they are shaken off, but clearly, this time, these three were followed by a large group of guards.

"Just stand there and don't move, no crying or fussing. Have a little faith in your man!" Chen Xi glanced at the woman while standing sideways, thinking that at a time like this, she was still defending Guan Ping; her temperament was quite commendable.