35: A new backer!

When Chen Buyu's words spread throughout the back garden,

almost everyone was stunned.

Of course, the most bewildered of all was Chen Xian.

"Me???"

He's calling me his Great Nephew?

Before he could even speak, Chen Buyu continued, "What kind of memory do you have, kid? I'm your Second Uncle!"

"Second Uncle?"

"That's right, I am your father's sworn brother, Chen Buyu. I even held you when you were a month old. You were a mischievous brat back then and peed all over me!"

Chen Xian: "..."

His face darkened.

When Chen Buyu first claimed they were relatives, he was completely baffled.

Thinking to himself, could his "imposter" identity be about to be exposed?!

But looking at it now, there was nothing wrong with him not remembering; the original owner of this body might not have remembered either, let alone him.

At this moment, however, cold sweat broke out on Wu Jun's forehead!

Although both he and Chen Buyu were third-rank officials of the Da Gan Dynasty, their actual status was vastly different.

He was merely a member of the Da Gan Dynasty's Hanlin Academy, and his being sent here this time was more of a symbolic gesture.

He held no real power.

This was also why, after learning there were Demonic Cultivators here, his first instinct wasn't to fight them but to report directly to the imperial court.

One shouldn't take on tasks beyond their ability.

This matter was of great importance, and Wu Jun naturally knew the priorities.

That was why Chen Buyu had been sent to guard Jubei City as the full representative of the Da Gan Dynasty.

As for this Chen Buyu, he had heard of him; he had outstanding military achievements, and most notably, he had a sworn brother named Invincible Chen!

Who was exactly the former master of this city!

Chen Buyu called this kid his Great Nephew!

Then Chen Xian was the son of the Marquis of Jubei?

He had questioned the son of the Marquis of Jubei right here in Jubei City?

In that instant,

Wu Jun felt his legs go weak, and he nearly collapsed onto the ground.

He was about to explain, but Chen Buyu turned around and looked at Wu Jun with a cold expression.

"Lord Wu, Chen Xian is the son of the Marquis of Jubei. You just said his identity is suspicious—are you also saying the Marquis of Jubei's identity is suspicious?"

"The Marquis of Jubei was personally enfeoffed by Your Majesty. Are you also going to doubt the legitimacy of Your Majesty's identity?"

Under Chen Buyu's two sentences,

Wu Jun finally could not withstand the pressure and fell to the ground with a thud.

"I... I... I..."

How would he dare to question Your Majesty!

Even if he were given ten thousand times more courage, he wouldn't have the guts.

"I didn't know his true identity. What I said just now was biased, truly biased!"

Chen Buyu looked down at him coldly.

"I will report this matter truthfully to Your Majesty. I hope that by then, the color of your robes will remain just as bright red!"

After Chen Buyu finished speaking, he pulled Chen Xian away from the corner.

Meanwhile, everyone's eyes were darting back and forth between them!

"They say Chen Buyu is a military man, so I thought he'd be the simple-minded, brawny type. Who knew that with just a few words, he'd make this guy who's always spouting poetry wet his pants!"

"Tsk tsk tsk, he's a veteran of the battlefield after all. He's completely different from someone whose thoughts are written all over their face!"

At the same time,

Zi Yun was also bewildered. In fact, she had seen Chen Xian when she arrived and was shocked that he had a way to get in. She had also been a bit worried that he might try to pester her.

But when she saw Li Yu, a great beauty who was no less stunning than herself, standing beside Chen Xian, she felt a twinge of jealousy.

Now, knowing Chen Xian's true identity, Zi Yun was genuinely shocked.

Because before coming to Jubei City, these Southern Continent Prodigies had already learned about the city's history and origins.

Among them, she had naturally heard of Chen Xian, the man known as Jubei City's number one playboy and simp.

She just hadn't met him until now.

As it turned out, she never expected that legendary figure to be right by her side.

However, the way he acted when he was with her didn't seem like the rumors at all.

In the center of the back garden,

Chen Buyu pulled Chen Xian onto the stage.

He said with a smile, "Apologies, everyone, for the little farce that just occurred."

"Now, let me formally introduce him to you. This is Chen Xian, the Heir of the Marquis of Jubei, and also my nephew!"

He patted Chen Xian's shoulder excitedly and said, "When my brother passed away, I was leading troops abroad. National affairs were the priority, so I couldn't return for the funeral and missed the best time to look after my nephew. From this day forward, starting right now, Chen Xian is officially under my command."

"I will discipline him personally! Everyone, I hope you will help me spread the word throughout Jubei City!"

*Hiss!*

Who among those present was a fool?

After Chen Buyu spoke, there was only one core message: From now on, Chen Xian is under my protection!

If anyone isn't happy about it, they can come find me!

A third-rank military general of the Da Gan Dynasty, holding real power, with both men and horses at his disposal!

Who would be tired of living and dare to cause trouble for Chen Xian?

Some even began to envy Chen Xian for his good luck.

When he was fooling around before, he had his father to protect him!

And now, he even has a Second Uncle to protect him.

What on earth did this guy do in his past life?

As for now, the one with the palest face was likely Zhao Zheng.

The reason he called out Chen Xian in public was simply to make the guy lose face.

But looking at it now,

not only did he fail to embarrass Chen Xian, but he also indirectly helped him find a powerful backer!

As for Chen Xian, he was arguably the most dumbfounded.

Wait, I thought I could just be a lone wolf!

But now I have a backer again?

And one with quite a background.

Standing next to this man, even though they had only just met, Chen Xian felt a sense of peace he had never experienced before!

It was clear the other man's feelings for him were genuine.

Since I have a backer!

Chen Xian's eyes darted around.

He immediately looked at Zhao Zheng!

"Zhao Zheng, you said I'm a spy for the Demonic Cultivators. Where's the evidence?"

"Does this even need evidence? If I say you are, then you are..."

Zhao Zheng said, flustered and desperate.

So what if he has a backer!

As long as he keeps linking Chen Xian to Demonic Cultivators,

let's see who can say anything!

Chen Buyu was about to step forward to scold him, but Chen Xian stopped him.

"Second Uncle, I'll handle this myself."

He stepped forward,

looking at Zhao Zheng with a faint smile.

"Ahem, since everyone is here today, it seems I should drop a bombshell too."

"Actually, Zhao Zheng isn't the Heir of Prince Wu, but the offspring of an affair between a concubine and a servant!"

After Chen Xian finished speaking,

everyone was stunned.

Tsk! This Chen Xian is the Heir of the Marquis of Jubei; knowing some of his opponent's secrets might not be a lie!

Zhao Zheng's face turned beet red instantly.

"Chen Xian, stop talking nonsense. Do you have any evidence? You're slandering me right here!"

Chen Xian shrugged.

"Oh, so evidence is needed? I thought just saying it out loud made it an established fact!"

"You..."

Zhao Zheng wanted to retort, but in the next second, his face turned deathly pale.

Because he realized he had already fallen into the trap Chen Xian had dug for him.