Otherworldly Companions: Every Handsome Man is Extraordinary

Chapter 111: The picture shows the dagger

"But..." Mrs. Tini seemed a little hesitant to speak, and after a moment of hesitation, she called Zhong Qin to the front.

“Your Majesty, I didn’t want to offend your eyes with these sordid matters, but now I have no choice. Look.” As she spoke, she pulled up Zhong Qin’s sleeve.

An arm covered in both new and old wounds was displayed before everyone. The wounds were dense and intertwined, including ambiguous marks, bruises from restraint, cuts, and whip marks.

It can only be described as shocking.

Those present were all the elites of the imperial nobility, and none of them looked too good.

"That's disgusting," Ren Kecheng said softly, covering her mouth.

Jiang Yu's expression was also somewhat solemn, but she didn't dare to turn her head directly to look at Chen Xin, for fear of shifting the conflict onto her. Unfortunately, since Madam Tini had brought up this matter, she would definitely not let them go and would surely take a bite out of her and Chen Xin.

"Lord Jiang Yu probably doesn't know yet, but the stunning beauty that Lord Chen Xin supposedly wanted to give you is actually my poor nephew. He's been thoroughly tortured by her in private." Lady Tini's eyes even reddened as she spoke.

Everyone turned to look at Chen Xin, who was pale-faced. Although Jiang Yu stood in front of her, he couldn't block the piercing gazes.

"Zhong Qin, say something! Did I do this?" Chen Xin's face was pale, and her lips trembled so much that she could barely speak.

Zhong Qin didn't look at her, but said, "Before the banquet started, I refused your advances and frankly told you about my relationship with Mrs. Tini, hoping you would let me go for her sake. But what did you do? You forced me, slandered me, and said I was daydreaming. You said my lowly body had already been ruined by you, and now you're still being so reserved."

He spoke expressionlessly, his eyes vacant, as if recalling some unbearable past, looking as heartbreaking as a broken doll.

"You're talking nonsense! You were the one who said you missed me too, and all these... some of the scars are things you said you liked..." Jiang Yu grabbed Chen Xin, but couldn't stop her from saying what she had already said.

Jiang Yu closed her eyes slightly. Now it was confirmed. No one would care whether you did one or two points; they would only count all ten points as yours. She never expected her friend to be so absurd.

“Your Majesty, you see, the facts prove that what I said was true!” Lady Tinie cried out, “My poor child!” and then wiped away her tears again.

“But according to what you said, if Lord Chen Xin planned to offer Mr. Zhong Qin to Lord Jiang Yu, why would he have left him so badly injured? That’s clearly impossible!” Kong Yiche couldn’t help but say, which drew a sidelong glance from Jiang Yu.

Unexpectedly, Kong Yiche, who could have stayed out of it, spoke up for her in such a situation. She had just rejected him not long ago, so even if he didn't kick her while she was down, he didn't need to get involved in this mess.

But his words clearly displeased Ren Kecheng greatly: "Perhaps Lord Jiangyu also has a taste for this. Mr. Zhong Qin, I'm somewhat curious, does Lord Jiangyu also...?"

"Lord Ren Kecheng!" Fan Qingyin finally spoke, his voice trembling with barely suppressed anger, his face contorted with rage. Jiang Ren also glanced over with an unfriendly expression.

Seemingly finally considering the power of the Fan Qingyin family and the Jiang Yu family, Ren Kecheng shut his mouth with an embarrassed expression.

“These weren’t all my fault. How could the romance between lovers cause such serious damage?” Chen Xin closed her eyes, seemingly just beginning to accept the cruel reality before her.

"As for offering Ah... him to Lord Jiang Yu, that's absolutely unthinkable. I even... I even submitted the documents, planning to marry him this year." Her voice trailed off, becoming increasingly soft, until it finally broke into a sob.

"Be my partner! Be my partner! Yes, you've been deceiving me with these lies all along, making me willingly fall back into the abyss time and time again," Zhong Qin shouted excitedly. "But you never intended to do this, did you? You did submit the materials, but how could my status possibly be worthy of yours?"

"Do you think I don't know anything? You never thought of arranging an identity for me. Your so-called partnership is nothing but a lie, an empty promise!" After Zhong Qin finished speaking, he covered his eyes, but tears could be seen flowing continuously from between his fingers.

"Who said I didn't? I've put in so much effort. How can you be human?" Chen Xin began to tremble again. The amount of effort she had secretly put in to be with Zhong Qin was unknown to anyone.

Including her dealings with secret organizations, it's truly difficult to calculate how much she, a mid-level noble lord, had to sacrifice, as her wealth wasn't inexhaustible.

This also included her neglect of her other husbands; she closed her eyes in anguish, finally feeling regret. The person she had given everything to love turned out to be such a ruthless and despicable person.

Seeing her friend like this, Jiang Yu's eyes also welled up with tears. She reached out and put her hand on Chen Xin's back, silently offering her support.

"Your efforts... your efforts..." Zhong Qin finally looked at Chen Xin, but her eyes no longer held the tenderness and deep love she was familiar with. Instead, they were filled with accusation and deep disgust.

"If you're referring to your ongoing contact with the 'owl'."

These words immediately caused astonishment and shock among the crowd, and a gasp and whispers could be heard from the crowd.

"Oh, how wonderful. I gave you my all, and now you've become a sharp blade piercing my heart." Overwhelmed with grief, Chen Xin actually laughed.

Everyone knows that the most notorious underground organization spanning three empires, 'Owl,' is infamous for its heinous crimes and omnipotence. For money, they will commit any act of arson, murder, and robbery.

They have no reverence for life and do not cherish women. Once they fall into their hands, whether women or children, they are reduced to commodities, and the highest bidder can do whatever they want with them.

They are fickle, cunning, and utterly untrustworthy, yet because of the unparalleled information network of the authorities and the extreme methods they employ in the shadows, they remain the biggest killers, information providers, and suppliers of crime.

The empires are currently in a truce, and their greatest common enemy is arguably the rampant "Owl" organization. Every year, they commit countless crimes that cause the empires headaches.

Who would dare to openly associate with "Owl"? Who would dare to let others know that they have dealings with the biggest criminal group?

Zhong Qin revealed the connection between Chen Xin and 'Owl' in front of the highest ruler of the Ocean Empire, which was undoubtedly an attempt to kill her.

Everything before was just preparation; this was the real main course Zhong Qin was about to present. He knew that no matter how much mud he smeared or how many accusations he leveled against the lords regarding their affairs with women, they would only let it slide. Only by touching the empire's sore spot would the emperor take it seriously.

Fortunately, he did obtain the evidence.

These so-called nobles, high and mighty, claimed to love him while looking down on him. They were infatuated with his looks while treating him like a monkey to be played with.

Since he hasn't gotten what he wants, he doesn't need to endure this unfair treatment any longer. Is she really some middle-ranking nobleman who thinks her love is the greatest honor for him?

It's ridiculous. Since God gave him such a face, he was destined for greatness. The nobles at the heart of the empire's power are all smitten with him. Even a fool would know which to choose.

Those arrogant, selfish, and greedy people—he will make them pay the price. A heavy price for not valuing him and treating him unfairly!