If I send you to join the army and marry a woman, will you conquer the Empress?

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The brutal, savage pounding on the door, like a death knell, struck everyone's heart.

"Open the door! Open the door for me right now!"

"Listen up, you people inside! If you don't open the door, we're going to break in!"

The Shangguan sisters' already pale faces were now completely devoid of color.

"Xiao Feng, you can't go out!"

Bai Wanqing grabbed Qin Feng's arm and urgently advised, "The Gao family are imperial merchants with immense power; we can't afford to offend them! You quickly take Xiaoyu and the others and leave through the back door. I'll handle this!"

Although she was afraid, she chose to stay behind.

Shangguan Yu couldn't help but speak up, "Husband, perhaps... you should just hand me over. I can't let you and Sister Bai be implicated!"

Qin Feng took her cold little hand in his own, giving her a reassuring gesture.

"There's no way to escape it."

"Besides, even if they hadn't come today, I was just about to go and settle accounts with them. Now that they've delivered themselves to my doorstep, it saves me the trouble."

What?!

Upon hearing this, Bai Wanqing and the Shangguan sisters were both stunned.

Go settle accounts with the Gao family?

Bai Wanqing knew that Qin Feng was different from before.

He can hunt tigers on his own and earn a lot of money, but the other party is the Gao family business!

A wealthy and powerful imperial merchant!

Although Qin Feng has become more powerful, he is still weak and alone. How can he contend with such a behemoth?

However, Qin Feng offered no further explanation and turned to stride towards the door.

"Squeak—"

Qin Feng pulled the bolt open.

Outside the door, a pale-faced, effeminate man dressed in fine clothes with dark circles under his eyes stood there impatiently.

His forehead was still wrapped with a bandage that was seeping blood.

It was Gao Zicong, the eldest son of the Gao family business.

Behind him, a dozen burly servants, wielding sticks and looking menacing, completely blocked the already narrow alley.

The laws of the Great Xia Dynasty were strict. Even wealthy merchant families, if they were as rich as a country, were not allowed to employ armed guards unless they held official positions. They could only hire servants.

As soon as the door opened, Gao Yanei looked up, about to burst into a tirade.

But when his gaze passed over Qin Feng and fell upon the three graceful figures inside the room, all his angry curses caught in his throat.

Although the Shangguan sisters wore veils, their slender figures and ethereal气质 (qi zhi, a kind of refined elegance or aura) already stirred the imagination.

Bai Wanqing, who was not hiding her face, was even more beautiful and elegant. Her mature and gentle charm instantly captivated Gao Yanei.

"Gulp!"

Gao Yanei couldn't help but swallow, his triangular eyes flashing with greedy and lewd light.

"Ouch!"

He let out a strange laugh, as if he had discovered a new continent.

"Excellent! I thought there were two beautiful flowers, but I never expected there to be an even more exquisite one hidden in this dilapidated courtyard!"

"Tonight, I, the young master, will be the groom, enjoying the company of three beauties, galloping on horseback! Hahaha..."

The language is foul and offensive!

Bai Wanqing and Shangguan Wan were so angry that they trembled all over, their pretty faces turning bright red.

"presumptuous!"

Qin Feng's icy voice suddenly rang out.

He took a step forward, shielding the three women behind him and blocking Gao Yanei's repulsive gaze.

"By broad daylight, you broke into my house! You spoke rudely and made indecent advances towards my wife! You're all tired of living!"

"Your wife?"

Gao Yanei looked Qin Feng up and down as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world, his face full of disdain.

"With your penniless appearance, you dare to claim such a stunning beauty? You're like a toad lusting after a swan!"

"Boy, I'm in a good mood today and don't want to waste my breath on you! If you know what's good for you, get out of my way right now and obediently hand over these three women, and I might reward you with a few taels of silver! Otherwise..."

He chuckled sinisterly and threatened, "I'll make sure you don't see the sun rise tomorrow!"

"In the capital, there's nothing I, Gao Yanei, can't accomplish, and there's no woman I can't have!"

He introduced himself, thinking he could intimidate Qin Feng.

Unexpectedly, Qin Feng showed no fear whatsoever; instead, he let out a cold laugh.

"Hmph! The Gao Family Trading Company? A mere merchant family dares to be so arrogant in the capital?"

Qin Feng took a step forward, and an invisible aura pressed down on Gao Yanei, causing him to subconsciously take a half step back.

"My father is a marquis, personally conferred by the current Emperor!"

"Don't even mention you being the son of a merchant; even if your father came, he would have to bow respectfully and address me as 'Young Marquis'!"

……

What?!

Young Marquis?!

Gao Yanei was completely dumbfounded.

Although he was a playboy, he wasn't stupid.

No matter how wealthy a merchant is, he is nothing in the face of true power and wealth.

If the person in front of me is really a young marquis, then I've really bitten off more than I can chew today!

Just as Gao Yanei was filled with doubt and uncertainty, a clever servant beside him whispered in his ear.

"Young master, don't be fooled by him! Look at this dilapidated house, so small and old. What marquis's son would live in a place like this? He must be an imposter!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Yanei immediately felt that it made sense.

Yup!

Which prince or nobleman in the capital didn't live in a grand mansion with a large number of servants?

How could someone possibly live in this run-down alley?

"You damned scoundrel! How dare you impersonate a marquis's descendant and play dumb in front of me!"

Gao Yanei's confidence returned. Pointing at Qin Feng, he laughed angrily, "Guards! Break his legs first! Let's see how he can keep up his act today!"

"Wait!"

Qin Feng raised his hand to stop the restless servants, then looked at Gao Yanei: "You really don't believe me?"

"I don't believe you!"

Gao Yanei spat and said, "If you've got the guts, tell me which marquis your father is! If you can name him, I'll kneel down and kowtow to you today!"

"If you can't answer... I'll not only break your legs, but I'll also pamper your beautiful ladies right in front of you!"

Qin Feng did not answer immediately, but slowly turned to the side and pointed to the main hall inside the house.

On the simple offering table, several black memorial tablets stood quietly.

"Open your dog eyes and look carefully!"

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the entire courtyard:

"My father, Qin Zhan, was a First-Class Marquis of Loyalty and Valor!"