Starting with choosing a wife, creating the most powerful Xia

"Ahem... Just say what you want to say. Looking at me like that makes me a little nervous..."

Inside the villa, Chu Xuan coughed lightly and said helplessly.

Ever since he said goodbye to Zhen Mi outside the brothel, A Leng's gaze towards him had been rather strange, as if she were a resentful woman who had been abandoned, which gave Chu Xuan goosebumps.

"Husband...is there something wrong with A-Leng?"

Ah Leng pouted and asked.

You know what, it's really hard to look away from a stunningly beautiful woman who was once a valiant warrior who killed without hesitation on the battlefield, now looking so pitiful.

"No……"

Chu Xuan suppressed his urge to take her right there and then quickly shook his head and said...

"Then why are you still flirting with that girl from the Zhen family?"

Ah Leng gritted her teeth and spoke each word clearly, her eyes flashing with a fierce glint, as if this matter would not be resolved until it was made clear.

Chu Xuan felt a chill run down his spine.

This girl's docility is only for his own sake. If he really made her uncomfortable, Chu Xuan believed that A Leng would dare to sneak out in the middle of the night and do something to Zhen Mi.

He quickly stopped him.

"Don't do anything reckless. Your husband and that girl from the Zhen family are innocent. It's just that our village is surrounded by enemies. Isn't the Zhen family known for being incredibly wealthy? It just so happens that I have the opportunity to get in touch with the Zhen family. I also want to use her as a stepping stone to connect me with the head of the Zhen family."

"I really didn't mean anything by it."

Upon hearing this, Ah Leng's expression softened somewhat, but she still asked with some doubt.

"Really?"

"Of course it's real."

Chu Xuan swore an oath to the heavens.

Ah Leng then smiled and took his hand: "That's good. Husband already has Ah Leng and several older sisters. That girl from the Zhen family, she looks like she's just pretending to be well-behaved and clever. Who knows how complicated her mind is? She's good at deceiving people. Husband, don't fall into her trap."

Is your husband really that stupid?

Chu Xuan sighed helplessly and rubbed her head with a wry smile.

Feeling the warmth above her head, A Leng chuckled, but in her heart, she felt an even stronger dislike for Zhen Mi.

I've heard that girls who can pretend to be innocent are the most popular with men. I must keep a close eye on Chu Xuan. My husband is so good; I can't let him be deceived by Zhen Mi.

The two lingered in the room for a while. Ah Leng had originally planned to go to Wushan, but Chu Xuan refused. Just as she was about to ask the question in her heart, she suddenly heard someone knocking on the door.

"That's why."

Chu Xuan laughed.

There used to be maids serving in this courtyard, but Chu Xuan dismissed them all, saying he wasn't used to it, so he had to open the door himself.

Liang An, dressed in the uniform of a constable, stood outside the door. When he saw Chu Xuan open the door, he bowed, his eyes filled with a complex expression, as if he had something to say but could not.

Chu Xuan saw a hint of helplessness and estrangement in his eyes.

Chu Xuan was not much of an exception to this.

The world is bustling with activity, but people come and go for the sake of profit.

During the auction, Cheng Han had already noticed something amiss between himself and the Chu family, and Liang An, as one of his confidants and the person with the closest dealings with Chu Xuan, would naturally be reminded of this as well.

Cheng Han had probably warned him that he must keep his distance from Chu Xuan until things became clearer, so as not to be implicated.

It's understandable that they did this to protect themselves, but understanding it is one thing, and accepting it is another.

From this day forward, Cheng Han has been completely pushed out of Chu Xuan's trustworthy circle.

Chu Xuan looked at Liang An and asked with a faint smile.

"Isn't Officer Liang busy? What brings you here as a guest?"

Upon hearing this, Liang An's unease and guilt became even more apparent, and he bowed slightly as he spoke.

"My lord, please don't joke with me. To tell you the truth, it is those two from the Chu family. They have already arrived at the government office, and Lord Cheng is receiving them. It is said that they came specifically for you, my lord, so Lord Cheng specially sent me to invite you to the government office."

"Okay, I understand. I'll be there shortly. Thank you for your hard work."

Chu Xuan nodded slightly, then prepared to see the guest out.

Seeing this, Liang An gritted his teeth, glanced around almost imperceptibly, and then whispered to Chu Xuan.

“My lord, please be careful. I overheard those two talking to Lord Cheng. They didn’t seem very friendly towards you. I’m afraid there’s something wrong with their visit. I’m sorry, my lord.”

His relationship with Chu Xuan was closer than with Cheng Han's, since the two had gone to Linyang City together, and Chu Xuan was naturally closer to him.

Liang An also knew that the Chu family wanted to harm Chu Xuan, but Cheng Han had sent him to inform them. This was a task that would offend people, but a higher-ranking official could have an advantage, and there was so much between them, so he had no choice but to come.

To ordinary people, he was a formidable constable, but to Cheng Han and the Chu family, Liang An was nothing more than a tiny ant. They didn't even need to lift a finger; with just a word, someone would rush to crush him.

A person of low status has little influence.

That's why she looked so troubled, feeling indebted to Chu Xuan, and thus she whispered a reminder.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xuan's gaze softened slightly.

It is easy to add icing on the cake, but it is difficult to send charcoal in the snow.

Liang An was not unaware of the Chu family's status and position, but he still risked offending them to remind himself of this, which was already a great sacrifice for him.

This person is worth befriending.

Chu Xuan made a decision in his mind.

He clasped his hands in a fist and said to Liang An, "Thank you for your trouble, Officer Liang. I know what I'm doing."

Hearing the change in Chu Xuan's tone, Liang An breathed a sigh of relief, forced a somewhat awkward smile, waved, and merged into the crowd.

Back in the courtyard, A Leng came out and asked about what had happened earlier. Chu Xuan didn't hide anything and said that the Chu family wanted to see him.

This infuriated A Leng. In her opinion, what else could the Chu family have come for this time? Wasn't it just to squeeze some benefits out of Chu Xuan?

In the past, they suppressed and humiliated Chu Xuan in every way, treating him like trash and throwing him away at will. Now that Chu Xuan has made a name for himself through his own abilities, the Chu family is coming to take advantage of him again.

Where does the face come from?

"Husband, I think they're a bunch of beasts. Maybe we shouldn't go?"

Chu Xuan shook his head slightly and smiled.

"It's not as simple as you think. I really have to go this time, even though I know they have ill intentions. We are still too weak. If a behemoth like the Chu family really wants to do something to us, I have no ability to resist at all right now."

"Therefore, we need to compromise for the time being."

Seeing the worried and angry expression on Ah Leng's face, Chu Xuan softened his tone and smiled.

“However, your husband is not a pushover. If the Chu family knows their limits, I will tolerate it for now. But if they push their luck…”

"They also need to think it through. A desperate beast's last-ditch attack, even if it doesn't kill, can still terrify them and tear off a piece of flesh!"