115: good child

Qin Wushang was taken aback by this sudden, intimate address.

In terms of seniority and relations, the noble Grand Princess before him was the Dao Companion of his Third Uncle, Qin Zhanzhou...

He ought to address her as Third Aunt.

However... he had already severed ties with the Qin Clan!

Furthermore, as far as he knew, his Third Uncle, Qin Zhanzhou, also seemed to have drawn a line between himself and the Qin Clan for certain reasons.

Thinking of this, he suppressed the waves in his heart, bowed with cupped hands, deliberately maintained his distance, and said in a low voice: "Junior Qin Wushang pays respects to Your Highness the Grand Princess."

Hearing this somewhat distant address, the beautiful woman, Princess Chu Yuelian, was not displeased; instead, she revealed an even kinder and more affectionate maternal smile.

She shook her head, her tone carrying a hint of doting.

"You child, your personality is just as stubborn, exactly the same as your Third Uncle when he was young."

She slowly stepped forward a few paces, her voice soft yet clearly reaching everyone's ears: "You severing ties with Qin Zhantian is a matter between you two as father and son."

"But you haven't severed ties with your Third Uncle. We can treat our relations separately."

"Could it be that because of one crooked tree, you would give up the entire forest? Are you even going to disown your grandfather?"

Qin Wushang was startled upon hearing this, a flash of surprise crossing his eyes.

He had not expected this Grand Princess to take such a stance, and her words showed no prejudice regarding his severing of ties with Qin Zhantian.

Meanwhile, the surrounding disciples of the Chu Clan were already stunned by this scene!

Third Aunt?

This incredibly noble Grand Princess, whom even princes and princesses might not receive such a gentle and pleasant demeanor from, had actually taken the initiative to let an abandoned son cast out by the Qin Clan address her as Third Aunt!

This was simply unprecedented!

It was completely outrageous!

Princess Chu Yuelian acted as if she didn't see the people around her, continuing: "You are just like your Third Uncle, both Prodigies not favored by others, yet you both relied on your own abilities to carve out a world for yourselves."

"On this point, Third Aunt is very gratified."

As she spoke, she actually reached out with her well-maintained, fair, and slender hand and gently pinched Qin Wushang's cheek!

This action left even her gentle and jade-like daughter, Chu Zhixia, and her son, Chu Qingci, standing there dumbfounded!

When had their mother ever been so intimate with anyone?

Even they, her own biological children, rarely received such casual physical contact!

Qin Wushang's body stiffened slightly. He looked up at Princess Chu Yuelian's beautiful eyes, which were filled with kindness and gentleness, and hesitated: "But, Third Aunt..."

"There is nothing to 'but' about."

Princess Chu Yuelian interrupted him again, her tone brooking no doubt.

"Since you have come to the Imperial Capital, you are family."

"Third Aunt has heard a little about the matters between you and Zhixia and Qingci. They are still young; it was they who caused you trouble."

Qin Wushang quickly said: "Third Aunt, you speak too seriously. Little Sister Zhixia and Little Brother Qingci are both good children with pure and kind natures; it is no trouble at all."

Princess Chu Yuelian nodded with satisfaction, looking at him with a smile: "Then now, what should you call me?"

Qin Wushang no longer hesitated. He bowed respectfully again, and this time, the address came naturally.

"Wushang pays respects to Third Aunt."

"Ai, good child."

Princess Chu Yuelian responded with a beaming face, her voice gentle.

"Boom!"

The exchange of "Third Aunt" and "good child" exploded in everyone's minds like a thunderclap on a clear day!

The entire plaza fell into a dead silence!

Everyone was dumbfounded, almost unable to believe their own ears and eyes!

The Grand Princess was determined to acknowledge this nephew and clearly intended to back him up!

Princess Chu Yuelian then lifted her eyes and waved her jade hand lightly. A soft force brushed past, and the restrained Chu Qingtian and his brother felt their bodies loosen, regaining their freedom and landing in a sorry state.

As soon as Chu Qingyun was freed, he couldn't help but point at Qin Wushang and loudly question Princess Chu Yuelian: "Aunt! Why?"

"He killed my Third Brother! Why are you still helping him like this? Why won't you seek justice for Qinglin?"

Qin Wushang interjected coldly: "Because your Third Brother deserved to die."

"Shut up, you Little Beast!"

Chu Qingyun was furious, pointing at him and cursing: "This is no place for you to speak!"

"If it weren't for someone protecting you, you would already be a dead man by now!"

Princess Chu Yuelian's gaze turned cold as she looked at Chu Qingyun. Her voice carried majesty as she said coldly: "Shang'er is right; your brother truly deserved to die."

She scanned the crowd, her voice clearly spreading across the entire venue.

"Chu Qinglin was arrogant and domineering on a daily basis, relying on his status to bully men and oppress women in the Imperial Capital. The number of innocent women he raped is no less than a hundred!"

"This time, he even publicly broke into Shang'er's property, smashing, looting, and robbing, threatening and forcibly demanding secret recipes. He has already seriously violated the laws of Great Chu!"

"His death today is self-inflicted!"

"Your father usually neglected his discipline, even indulging and shielding him. Now, there is someone to settle this evildoer for him and clean up the house!"

These words were like a heavy hammer striking everyone's heart!

The Grand Princess not only acknowledged Qin Wushang's killing but also directly made Chu Qinglin's numerous evil deeds public, confirming his guilt and that he deserved to die!

One must know, this is the biological sister of Her Majesty the Empress!

In the entire Great Chu, her status is second only to Chu Yuehua!

Chu Qingyun's face turned ashen, his whole body trembling with rage, and he shouted indiscriminately: "Aunt!"

"Just because he comes from the same clan as the Prince Consort, are you going to turn your back on your own kin, favor an outsider so much, and disregard the blood feud of your own nephew?"

"Bang!"

Before he could finish speaking, an invisible, massive force slammed into his chest.

"Ah!"

Chu Qingyun let out a miserable scream, spat out a large mouthful of blood, and flew backward, crashing heavily to the ground.

"Second Brother!"