The Strongest Dandy in the City-Chapter 391: Chaos at the Funeral (Part Two)

"The young people today are too reckless? I’ll help if I can, Yu Ting is such a pitiful child!" the commander of the Wu State military region, Ji Chang, followed Ye Chenfeng and the others into the Xus’ villa.

Along the way, guests who came for Xu Pengfei’s funeral kept pointing at Ye Chenfeng, Ning Yuting, and Ye Dongjian, mainly because their clothes were too eye-catching. Those who didn’t know better might even think they were there for a wedding.

Following behind Ye Chenfeng and the others, Ji Chang shook his head helplessly and thought to himself, "They’re really courting disaster, touching the tiger’s whiskers. They could be torn to shreds if they’re not careful. Yu Ting tends to be very steady, how could she behave so rashly?"

Years ago, Ning Yuting was forced to marry the corpse of Xu Zhanchi, and the event caused quite a stir in Wu State. Even the guests attending Xu Pengfei’s funeral today had been at that unusual wedding. After many stared at Ning Yuting’s face a moment, they recognized her identity.

"Isn’t that Ning Yuting from the Nings? Didn’t she transfer to the military region in Capital City? What is she doing at Xu Pengfei’s funeral today?"

"There’s going to be a good show today. Have you not seen what Ning Yuting is wearing? Does she look like she’s here for a funeral? And who’s the young man holding her hand? Ning Yuting was married to Xu Zhanchi’s corpse; by name, she’s the daughter-in-law of the Xus. That young man is simply looking for embarrassment."

"These clueless fools, just wait. Ning Yuting, the young man holding her hand, and the man walking beside them—Old Master Xu will never let them off. Do you think Old Master Xu will explode on the spot?"

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The whispers of the crowd reached the ears of Ye Chenfeng and his group. Ye Dongjian, with his carefree gait beside Ye Chenfeng, completely disregarded these remarks as if they were mere farts.

Ning Yuting felt some turmoil within her heart. Her jade-like hand, held by Ye Chenfeng, gripped onto his palm very, very tightly, almost as if she feared Ye Chenfeng would suddenly disappear. Memories from years ago rushed into her mind like a tide, causing her to involuntarily bite down hard on her lip.

Ye Chenfeng turned his head and gave Ning Yuting a slight smile. He understood her despair when she was forced to marry the dead Xu Zhanchi under the pressure from the Nings and the Xus. Perhaps today, he could incidentally help Ning Yuting erase the humiliation from back then. He spoke lightly, "Yu Ting, do you trust me? Today, nobody will be able to lay a finger on you."

The moment Ning Yuting saw the smile on Ye Chenfeng’s face, all the negative emotions within her vanished completely. Her eyes hardened with resolve, and she strode towards the Xus’ villa with determination.

Xu Guodong and Xu Huanan were greeting guests at the entrance of the Xus’ villa. When they saw Ye Chenfeng and Ning Yuting, both their faces darkened simultaneously. Although they had not met Ye Chenfeng in person, they had gathered information about him, including photographs, so they recognized him immediately.

Xu Guodong hadn’t expected Ye Chenfeng would dare to come here today, and with Ning Yuting hand-in-hand, walking brazenly into the Xus’ villa. Ning Yuting, nominally, was a daughter-in-law of the Xus; even with Xu Zhanchi dead, this fact could not be changed. To allow a man to walk into the Xus’ villa hand-in-hand with the family’s daughter-in-law was like slapping the Xus’ face!

On the side, members of the Xus’ extended family, Xu Jian and his son Xu Kai, sneered upon seeing Ye Chenfeng. Did Ye Chenfeng really think this was Capital City? Today was Xu Pengfei’s funeral. Ye Chenfeng was the man who killed Xu Pengfei. His presence at the funeral was the ultimate irony.

Xu Jian and Xu Kai knew that even if Old Master Xu wouldn’t dare to kill Ye Chenfeng in front of everyone, he would certainly teach Ye Chenfeng a harsh lesson. Both father and son eagerly anticipated seeing Ye Chenfeng, like a stray dog, fleeing the Xus’ abode in utter defeat.

Xu Huanan couldn’t keep his composure and took the lead in approaching Ye Chenfeng and his companions. His son had been killed by Ye Chenfeng, and as the saying goes, enemies become particularly envious when they meet. Ye Chenfeng and his group, dressed in dazzling attire, hardly looked like they were here to attend a funeral. Clearly, they came to show off at the Xus! Xu Huanan would absolutely not allow Ye Chenfeng to ruin today’s funeral.

Soon, Xu Huanan reached the trio of Ye Chenfeng, his voice low, with a hint of anger, "Ye Chenfeng, our family’s place is not for you to come to. We will settle the matter of Pengfei with you later; for now, it’s best you disappear from the Xus immediately."

The disturbance on Xu Huanan’s end drew the attention of many. The Nings, who had just come out from the Xus’ main hall, also spotted Ning Yuting and Ye Chenfeng. Elder Ning Rongxuan frowned slightly.

"This shameless woman, Ning Yuting, what on earth does she want to do? Although she is no longer a member of our family, her surname is still Ning, and this is like pushing our family into a pit of fire!" Ning Yuanhang said indignantly.

"They think this is where? This is Wu State, not a place for them to run wild," Ning Hongwen immediately chimed in.

The face of Ning Yuting’s father, Ning Guangfeng, became even uglier. Ning Rongxuan stated resolutely, "Both Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan are no longer members of our Ning family, so even if Ning Yuting causes trouble at the Xus today, it has nothing to do with our Ning family."

Ye Chenfeng narrowed his dark eyes, a cold smile slowly blooming on his lips, and looked at the blustering Xu Huanan in front of him, "Want me to disappear? I think it’s about time for your Xu family to completely vanish from Huaxia Country."

Feeling the icy gaze of Ye Chenfeng, Xu Huanan felt as if his body was instantly enveloped by a cold death, he was stunned for five to six seconds subconsciously. After regaining his senses, he felt extremely embarrassed, and his face flushed with anger, "Ye Chenfeng, you’re playing with fire. In Wu State, you can’t fight against our Xu family. You will definitely end up buried alongside Pengfei."

Standing behind Ye Chenfeng and the others, Ji Chang saw that the situation was escalating and hurried forward two steps to intervene as the peacemaker, "Huanan, today is Pengfei’s funeral. Let’s say any grievances for after Pengfei’s funeral is over."

"Huanan, your Uncle Ji is right. Today we should prioritize Pengfei’s funeral, and I believe no one would dare to cause trouble," Xu Guodong was exerting all his effort to suppress the rage erupting in his heart. He knew that today really wasn’t the right time to clash with Ye Chenfeng. He didn’t want his grandson Xu Pengfei’s last journey to be spoiled.

Then Xu Guodong’s tone changed as he looked toward Ning Yuting, "Yu Ting, you are Zhan Chi’s wife, my grandson’s bride. In front of all these people, you are holding hands with another man, moreover on the day of Pengfei’s funeral. Do you think that’s appropriate?"

Ning Yuting, looking into Xu Guodong’s piercing eyes, felt intimidated because the events of the past had left a considerable shadow in her heart. Involuntarily, her palm perspired while being held by Ye Chenfeng.

"Yu Ting, listen to Uncle Ji, just bear with it for now," Ji Chang whispered beside Ning Yuting and Ye Chenfeng. In fact, his words were aimed at Ye Chenfeng, suggesting he let go of Ning Yuting’s hand, which might prevent the Xus from making things difficult for them today.

Ye Chenfeng, as if he hadn’t understood the implication of Ji Chang’s words, met Xu Guodong’s fierce gaze and said, "Yu Ting has nothing to do with your Xu family, not even a little bit. Stop trying to relate yourselves to her here. Why are all of you Xus so shameless?"

Ji Chang’s eyes widened in disbelief, staring at Ye Chenfeng as if he had just discovered a new world. He had never expected Ye Chenfeng to openly defy old Master Xu. Did Ye Chenfeng have some powerful backing? At this point, Ji Chang truly felt helpless.

Xu Guodong’s eyes darkened as he watched Ye Chenfeng, his chest heaving mildly a few times before swallowing his anger, thinking to himself, "Ye Chenfeng, you little beast, don’t get too smug. After Pengfei’s funeral is over, I’ll let you know what it means to be worse than dead." (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it at qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)