Chapter 247: How Dare You Touch My People

The Young Master Heir was undoubtedly the one person in all of Ping’an City you absolutely could not afford to offend!

Of course, while Young Master Zhou recognized the Young Master Heir, the Young Master Heir did not recognize him.

Then, seeing Stone dismount behind him, Young Master Zhou instantly understood everything.

’Isn’t that the servant who delivered the Mutton Fat Jade Treasure Bowl on opening day?’

’So he’s the Young Master Heir’s servant!’

’I was wondering who could have sent such an outrageously clever congratulatory gift. It was the Young Master Heir! That explains everything.’

’I just never expected Little Fei to have such a powerful backer.’

’And Little Fei, too... she didn’t even know to call for reinforcements!’

’Heh, this is going to be good. We’re in for a show today.’

Sister Dan was completely baffled. She looked at the excited Young Master Zhou in confusion. "A... persimmon?"

"Aiya, honestly! You never understand anything." Young Master Zhou pulled Sister Dan aside and whispered in her ear. Sister Dan’s eyes went wide with astonishment. Her gaze fell upon Xiao Yu. ’The Heir of Prince Qi... he’s actually incredibly handsome. And that ’I’m going to destroy all of you’ look on his face really makes my heart pound. Awoo, I want to throw a little handkerchief at him so badly.’

Stone had also dismounted by now. He glanced around, frowned, and asked, "What’s going on?"

Young Master Zhou quickly squeezed out of the crowd. "These government officials, who knows who put them up to it, but they came here, smashed up the shop, and now they want to take Little Fei away, claiming she’s harboring a criminal."

"There’s no criminal! They’re obviously just here to cause trouble!"

Xiao Yu sneered, "They must have eaten the heart of a bear and the gall of a leopard. They dare to touch my people!"

Gu Fei stood by, dumbfounded. ’Are you saying I’m one of your people?’

’Since when? How come I didn’t know anything about it?’

Stone quickly cleared his throat beside them. "The Young Master Heir means that you, Miss Gu, are under his protection!"

"Don’t be afraid, Miss Gu. The Young Master Heir is here, so everything will be fine."

Gu Fei froze for a moment. ’Young Master Heir?’

’What kind of persimmon is that?’

’A Marquis Mansion Heir? A Prince’s Mansion Heir?’

Before she could figure it out, the Chief of the Government Office ambled out of the shop, sneering as he walked. "What audacious mutts! You dare to strike a government officer? I don’t care who you are, you’re all going to regret this today!"

Xiao Yu’s anger had yet to be vented. Seeing the man swagger out, he coldly raised his hand and whipped him across the face. The man cried out in pain, his head snapping to the side as a bloody welt rapidly swelled on his cheek.

The Chief of the Government Office was a ruthless man himself. After being struck, he reacted instantly. With a SHIING, he drew the saber from his waist and snarled through clenched teeth, "This is treason! You dare to strike even me—"

As he spoke, his voice trailed off, growing weaker and weaker. He stared at Xiao Yu, his expression a mixture of shock and uncertainty.

Xiao Yu returned his gaze with a cold smile.

The Chief of the Government Office stared for a moment, then suddenly dropped his saber. With a THUD, he fell to his knees, trembling all over. "This lowly one has eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai! I have offended the Young Master Heir! My crime is worthy of ten thousand deaths!"

The man’s voice was not quiet, and many people both inside and outside the shop heard him.

Instantly, a commotion rippled through the crowd. "The Young Master Heir?"

"That’s the Heir of Prince Qi?"

"Worthy of the Young Master Heir! Such an imposing aura!"

"Th-th-this... should we be kneeling?" As the man spoke, his knees began to buckle.

A man who looked like a scholar grabbed him. "No need to kneel. You only have to do that at formal occasions, or unless the Young Master Heir summons you for questioning right now."

Xiao Yu snorted coldly at the Chief of the Government Office, then turned and strode into the shop. After two steps, he looked back and glared at Gu Fei. "What are you still standing in the doorway for? Get inside!"

Gu Fei obediently hummed in agreement and followed meekly behind Xiao Yu.

’You’re the boss. You’re the angel who came to save me. Naturally, whatever you say, goes.’