After hearing the entire story, Bai Siling and Xu Gan couldn't help but sigh.
If it weren't for Wang Chong's explanation, the two of them obviously wouldn't have known about it. The two of them finally understood why Wang Chong had let him go even though Huang Yongtu had wanted to kill him.
"Huang Yongtu saved himself!"
Xu Gan sighed.
"But you're not bad yourself!"
Bai Siling suddenly laughed. She looked at Wang Chong with a mocking expression.
"They let Huang Yongtu go, but won a delicate beauty from the Huang family."
"Hahaha!"
Hearing Bai Siling's words, Xu Gan burst into laughter. The news that the Huang Clan had sent a favored child to the Wang Clan to serve Wang Chong had spread like wildfire in the capital and was no longer a secret.
All the aristocratic families that had been paying attention to the conflict between the Wang and Huang families, as well as the direction of this matter, were aware of this.
Although Wang Chong had been ambushed, the Wang and Huang families had used this method to unite by marriage. This was something that no one who had been paying attention to this matter had expected.
It was precisely because of this matter that even though the Wang Clan had spared Huang Yongtu, no one in the capital, including Bai Siling and Xu Gan, felt that there was anything wrong with the way the Wang Clan handled the matter.
Obviously, this was the best possible outcome.
It was the same for both the Wang Clan and the Huang Clan!
"You bastards, what nonsense are you talking about? He's just a guard."
Wang Chong looked embarrassed.
"Hahaha …"
Seeing Wang Chong's embarrassed look, the two laughed even more unbridled and louder. The most interesting thing was the decision made by the Huang family in the capital.
In front of the two of them, Wang Chong had always been wise, intelligent, and opinionated. It was rare to see him in such an embarrassing state.
Even Xu Gan found it fascinating just thinking about it.
"Hmph, you wish. The famous' Fairy of Dainty Hands' in the capital of the Tang dynasty has become your maid. What else do you want? "
As Bai Siling spoke, she glared at Wang Chong.
"Fairy Dainty Hands?"
Wang Chong was taken aback.
"Hehe, the famous Fairy of Dainty Hands in the capital is actually Huang Qian-er of the Huang Clan, the most talented child in the Huang Clan. You should know this, right?"
Seeing Wang Chong's dumbfounded expression, Xu Gan's interest was piqued.
The capital's Huang Clan couldn't compare to the Wang Clan, but the Huang Clan was still a major clan in the capital. There was no one in the upper echelons of the capital who didn't know that "Fairy of Dainty Hands" came from the Huang Clan of the capital.
The capital's Zhao Clan's "Spear of Crimson Flames" Zhao Yatong, the capital's Huang Clan's "Fairy of Dainty Hands" Huang Qian-er … These were the most famous beauties in the capital of the Tang dynasty.
Regardless of whether it was in terms of appearance or martial prowess, these ladies were truly one in a million.
In terms of reputation, "Fairy of Dainty Hands" Huang Qian-er could definitely be ranked in the top three of the capital, far above even Zhao Yatong.
This wasn't just due to Huang Qian-er's younger age and her skin being as white as snow. More importantly, Huang Qian-er's cultivation was higher than Zhao Yatong's.
There was no one in the capital who didn't know of the phrase "Slender Hands, Lightning of Immortals".
Even though the Zhao Clan's "Spear of Crimson Flames" was famous, it was still a far cry from the Huang Clan's "Lightning of Dainty Hands".
In the past seventy years, Huang Qian-er was the only offspring of the Huang Clan who had successfully cultivated the "Lightning of Dainty Hands".
"It's her!"
Wang Chong's heart jolted in shock.
Never in his wildest dreams could he have imagined that the Huang Qian-er who had appeared by his bedside early in the morning would be the famous "Fairy of Dainty Hands" in the capital.
In his previous life, Wang Chong had never been able to sneak into the ranks of scions like Xu Gan and Bai Siling. Thus, Wang Chong had never come into contact with many of the common knowledge that these scions of the great clans were familiar with. Or perhaps it could be said that he only had a smattering of knowledge.
Furthermore, when Huang Qian-er entered the room, she was carrying a silver sword on her back. As such, Wang Chong thought that she specialized in swordsmanship, so he didn't associate her with the famous Fairy of Dainty Hands.
After all, Fairy of Dainty Hands' "Lightning of Dainty Hands" was clearly a bare-handed secret art.
However, this wasn't the reason why Wang Chong's mind was shaken. As Huang Qian-er's identity was revealed, Wang Chong also recalled something else.
'Fairy of Dainty Hands' …
In truth, Wang Chong had heard of this name before. Even though in his previous life, this famous beauty was still a far cry from Wang Chong's world.
'Slender Hands, Lightning of Immortals', this most famous scion of the Huang Clan had indeed made a name for herself in his previous life, and she was far more powerful than what everyone knew of her.
She was astonishingly talented, cold and arrogant. She had reached great heights in the Martial Dao, and the achievements she had created were enough to leave many women of the same generation in the dust. It was difficult for them to catch up to her.
However, her ending wasn't too good.
The Huang Clan's "Lightning of Dainty Hands" was flawed, and it wasn't without reason that no one had managed to master it in the past seventy years. Huang Qian-er's forceful mastery of the technique left behind a huge flaw.
In the early stages, as Huang Qian-er's cultivation wasn't too high, it wasn't too obvious, and the effects weren't too great.
However, as Huang Qian-er's cultivation grew, the more severe this flaw became. In the end, the Fairy of Dainty Hands, whose fame had spread throughout the capital, came to an early end at the age of twenty-seven.
Her fall was just like her rise. Both happened so quickly and abruptly.
Although Wang Chong hadn't met the Fairy of Dainty Hands in his last life, Wang Chong had heard of her tragic ending. He felt a deep sense of regret.
But Wang Chong hadn't expected the Fairy of Dainty Hands to be Huang Qian-er, and for the Huang Clan to send her to him. This was truly fate toying with them, and it caused them to be extremely astounded.
"Hmph, in this ambush, not only did you get a great bargain from the Huang Clan, you even won a beauty. You must be very happy, right?"
Bai Siling had been staring at Wang Chong this entire time, and seeing that he was sitting on the other side of the table in a daze, she said in displeasure.
"I'm not!"
Wang Chong didn't know whether to laugh or cry at the cold expression on Bai Siling's face. What in the world was going on? What he was thinking was completely different from what Bai Siling had said.
Xu Gan chuckled inwardly. Even a fool could see the jealousy in Bai Siling's heart, let alone him.
"Siling, Wang Chong, I still have some matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving first. You two continue chatting! "
Xu Gan flung his sleeves and stood up, feigning nonchalance.
He wasn't so foolish as to squeeze between the two of them at this moment.
"Hmph! If you want to chat, you two can chat. I'll be leaving first! "
For some reason, Bai Siling suddenly flew into a rage. She stood up, and without a word, turned around and left.
Wang Chong was baffled by this sight, unable to comprehend what was going on.
A woman's heart is truly unfathomable!
Only Xu Gan, who had noticed something, shook his head and chuckled inwardly.
This was a matter between the two of them, and no one else could interfere.
…
No matter what, the conflict between the Huang Clan and the Wang Clan slowly calmed down. The matter of Wang Chong being ambushed also came to an end.
As for the Yao Clan and King Qi …
As long as there was no evidence, even if Wang Chong knew that they were the culprits, there was nothing he could do about it. This could be considered as a tacit agreement between the prestigious clans.
However, it wasn't as if the Yao Clan and King Qi didn't pay a price. While Wang Chong was recuperating from his injuries, the factions of the two clans were suppressed.
King Qi and the Yao Clan's influence in the Bureau of Military Personnel took this opportunity to be ostracized.
And this time, both King Qi and the Yao Clan chose to acquiesce. In a way, they were appeasing the Wang Clan's rage.
Otherwise, they would have to declare war on the Wang Clan!
After all, even the old master of the Wang Clan had flown into a rage this time!
…
It's about time for me to return to the training camp!
Standing at the entrance of the Wang Clan Residence, Wang Chong's thoughts of returning to the training camp slowly surfaced in his mind.
It had been more than twenty days since the training mission had ended, but Wang Chong still hadn't returned to the training camp to hand over his mission.
As such, Wang Chong still hadn't received the reward for the Halo of Dark Cone.
Thinking that it was about time for him to settle down at home, Wang Chong decided to return home.
Little Shadow's injuries hadn't fully recovered yet, so he called for another horse. Together with Little Shadow, a few guards, and Huang Qian-er, they set off.
"Hmph, let me tell you this first. I'm only responsible for your safety. I don't care about anything else. Don't try to force me to do anything. I definitely won't agree to it. At most, we'll fight to the death together! "
On the official road, Huang Qian-er carried a silver sword on her back and rode on a buckskin horse. Her face was as cold as a glacier, and she exuded a cold aura.
"But … I don't think I asked you to come with me."
Wang Chong looked up to the heavens and sighed helplessly.
He hadn't asked Huang Qian-er to come with him to the training camp. But this famed Fairy of Dainty Hands had somehow known that he was going to the training camp, so she had asked for a buckskin horse from the Huang Clan and tagged along.
"You're still talking! What difference does it make whether you ask me or not? "
Huang Qian-er angrily retorted.
"…"
Wang Chong fell silent.
There was truly no way to refute this. The mission the Huang Clan had given Huang Qian-er was to serve Wang Chong, and the most important one was to ensure Wang Chong's safety.
After all, Wang Chong had already been assassinated for the sake of the Huang Clan, and this could be considered a form of atonement for his crimes.
At this point, it actually had little to do with Wang Chong.
Even if Wang Chong wanted to order Huang Qian-er, it would be impossible.
Huang Qian-er's orders came directly from the Huang Clan.
But if one cast aside Huang Qian-er's icy attitude and ice-cold face, even Wang Chong had to admit that Huang Qian-er truly was a peerless beauty.
Her skin was extremely exquisite, and her neck was snow-white. Not only was it white, it even seemed to have a crystalline quality to it, like white jade.
Thus, when Wang Chong had first taken the Huang Clan's letter from her, he had only accidentally touched his fingers, but it had felt extremely smooth and creamy, and his soul had been stirred.
This did not seem to be as simple as having good skin. It also seemed to have something to do with the martial arts she cultivated.
Moreover, her slender figure, exquisite curves, and gentle beauty, also gave off an upright and forceful aura, a soul-stirring beauty.
"Fairy of Dainty Hands!"
This thought flashed through Wang Chong's mind as he gazed at Huang Qian-er's beautiful and elegant back. On her horse, Huang Qian-er's hair was tied up in a high bun, her clothes as white as snow, and her hair was as black as ink. She truly was an otherworldly fairy.
Even Wang Chong couldn't help but feel his heart tremble at the sight of her back, but he quickly calmed his mind.
"Hyah!"
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