The Villainous Classmate is My Lucky Star Chapter 226
Translated by Pure
Chapter 226 Chi Jingxi's Outing With Another Girl
Fu Zixian attempted to explain, "The unrest..."
Mu Yang interrupted Fu Zixian before he could even finish. "Don't talk! You lied to me, so I don't believe you anymore!"
Fu Zixian's mouth hung half-open, his expression shifting into a frown, and a hint of hurt reflected in his eyes.
Wen Yantong, offering comfort, patted him on the shoulder. After wiping the ink on her forehead, she earnestly counseled Mu Yang, "Mu Xingyi, take a moment to think this through. Going to the battlefield is a significant decision, and there's a risk of losing your life at any moment. Fu Zixian kept it under wraps because he genuinely cares about you. He only wishes for you to continue leading a peaceful and joyful life. It's all for your benefit. If he were truly two-faced, he would have disclosed it immediately, exposing you to the perils of the battlefield."
"Why can Brother Xi and Fu Zixian go, but not me?!" Mu Yang, in this moment, appeared to have cement in his head, as he stubbornly insisted, "I'm not afraid of war. I refuse to be a useless person confined to a brush and paper. Let me join them! I'll return unharmed!"
Mu Yuan intervened, stating, "You little sonofagun, you have no idea how brutal the battlefield can be. A single misstep, and a sword might pierce through your stomach, exposing your intestines! It's a stretch to hope for a safe return; finding your body might be the best-case scenario!"
Wen Yantong nodded, adding, "Did you hear that? General Mu has spent half his life as a soldier, navigating numerous battlefields. He is the most clear about the harsh realities of war. Don’t you, at least, believe him?"
Surprisingly, Mu Yang retorted, "Why should I believe him! After all, my father always lies to me and never speaks the truth!"
Wen Yantong was rendered speechless, privately deeming Mu Yuan a failed father who held no credibility with his son.
Acknowledging his mistake, Mu Yuan admitted, "Please believe me this time, these words are all true!"
"I don't believe it, I don't believe it, I don't believe it!" Mu Yang clung to the branch, shaking it wildly. Leaves quivered, and ink cascaded down like rain. The nearby servants retreated, many suffering damage to their faces and bodies.
Wen Yantong experienced a massive headache. When Mu Yang started causing trouble, it became clear that ordinary means wouldn't suffice. He was truly impervious to both force and persuasion.
Why not just pull him out and give him a good beating?
Wen Yantong pondered for a while and eventually decided to bring out Chi Jingxi, stating, "Look at yourself now. If the Little Marquis saw you like this, he wouldn't have you to accompany him."
Mu Yang ceased shaking the tree and inquired, "Brother Xi is here?"
"Don't you want to go to Yibei?" Wen Yantong replied, "The Little Marquis is leading the next wave of reinforcements. If you obtain his approval, you can certainly join them."
Mu Yang hesitated, asking, "Do you really mean it?"
"Why would I lie to you?!" Wen Yantong swiftly swore, though not entirely truthfully, "If I deceived you, may the person I like go on a date with someone else!"
Nevertheless, this oath held little weight, as Chi Jingxi would never go on a date with another woman.
Mu Yang inquired, "Who do you like?"
"What does it have to do with you?! Why are you even concerned?" Wen Yantong retorted.
Mu Yang fell silent, contemplating for a moment. It didn’t take too long for him to slowly descend from the tree. It was only then that everyone noticed his handsome face was smeared with ink, and leaves adorned his head. Despite the disarray, his expression remained stubborn. Curling his lips, he declared, "I want to find Brother Xi."
Mu Yuan raised his hand, seemingly ready to strike, but Fu Zixian intervened, saying, "General Mu, it's not appropriate to act impulsively. Let's address this matter calmly. Mu Xingyi hasn't committed any wrongdoing."
Mu Yuan was on the verge of fury, retorting, "He hasn't made a mistakes? Look at the chaos he's caused here!"
A swift glance revealed that the surroundings were marred with ink stains, sparing no one, including countless servants. Even Wen Yantong still sported ink marks on her forehead.
Mu Yang muttered, "You were unkind to me first; don't blame me for seeking justice."
Mu Yuan snapped angrily, "I'll beat you right now and show you what's justice!"
Wen Yantong hastily intervened, "General Mu! You mustn't! He finally climbed down; you can't chase him back up again!"
Mu Yuan declared, "This little sonofabitch deserves a good thrashing!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Yang swiftly pivoted and ascended the tree without uttering a word. His movements were deft and swift. Witnessing this, Mu Yuan hastily amended his statement, "Stop, stop, stop! Son, I won't beat you up! Let's talk calmly if you have something to say!"
Mu Yang turned to scrutinize him, asking, "You really don't want to beat me?"
"Really! Don't you want to go find Danli? Go now, and I'll have someone prepare a carriage for you," Mu Yuan promptly summoned the housekeeper to arrange the carriage for Mu Yang's journey.
Mu Yang descended from the tree, and with a forceful pull on Wen Yantong, he indicated his haste intent to depart.
Fu Zixian hurriedly trailed after, "Mu Xingyi, hold on a moment..."
Mu Yang shot him a glare but halted, sarcastically asking, "What do you want to say?"
Fu Zixian gestured to the ink stains on their faces. "Before you go out, please clean your faces, both yours and Wen Yantong's."
Mu Yang casually wiped his face, and upon turning, he noticed Wen Yantong's forehead covered in ink. Annoyed, he hastily instructed his servants, "Bring two wet towels!"
The towels arrived promptly, and Wen Yantong took one, exerting a fair amount of pressure to cleanse her forehead. Unable to discern where the ink stains were on his own face, Mu Yang randomly wiped the towel across his features.
Fu Zixian offered, "Allow me assist you."
Mu Yang declined his offer with a huff, opting to let a nearby servant wipe it. Given Mu Yang's height, the servant had to raise his hand but hesitated to exert much force. Despite spending a considerable amount of time, the servant struggled to remove all the ink.
Mu Yang snapped angrily, "Do you not eat? Where's your strength!"
Fu Zixian suggested gently, "Close your eyes so he can wipe them more easily."
Mu Yang followed his words and urged, "Hurry up, or I'll beat you up if you keep dawdling!"
Upon closing his eyes, Fu Zixian swiftly took the wet towel and began wiping the ink stains from Mu Yang's face, completing the task in a short time. He also removed the leaves from Mu Yang's hair, returned the towel to the servant, and said, "Alright, your all clean now."
When Mu Yang opened his eyes, he saw the servant holding a cloth with a vacant expression. An immediate desire to confront him arose, "Why are you still fooling around here like an idiot? Get out of my sight!"
Upon hearing Mu Yang's comment, the servant promptly clutched the towel and departed. Watching on the sidelines, Wen Yantong chuckled, wiped the ink from her forehead, and then cleansed her palms. She inquired, "Do you know where the Little Marquis is right now?"
"If he didn't enter the palace, he must be in the Marquis' Mansion," Mu Yang responded.
Wen Yantong remarked, "If he's in the palace, wouldn't your journey be in vain?"
Mu Yang declared fiercely, "Even if he’s in the palace, we'll continue waiting for him at the Marquis' Mansion. This matter must be settled today!"
Reluctantly, Wen Yantong followed Mu Yang into the carriage. As soon as Mu Yang settled, he promptly stood up, lifting the carriage curtain and leaned out, speaking in a stern tone, "Why aren't you getting on the carriage?"
Fu Zixian's gentle voice responded, "You go find the Little Marquis; I won't accompany you."
Mu Yang paused and inquired, "You want to run?"
"There's no need for me to accompany you," Fu Zixian explained.
"No! You have to come!" Mu Yang insisted angrily. "Hurry up, or I'll come down and drag you in."
Fu Zixian had no choice but to comply, following Mu Yang and boarding the carriage.
As the carriage began its journey, Mu Yang sat on the side, sulking and appearing discontent. Wen Yantong and Fu Zixian refrained from speaking, knowing that any words could trigger an argument with him.
While Mu Yang might seem somewhat foolish in ordinary situations and couldn’t outspeak Wen Yantong in a battle of words, he possessed a commanding voice that proved effective. Overpowering with sheer volume alone was sufficient to prompt Wen Yantong to concede defeat by raising her hands.
The General's Mansion was in close proximity to the Marquis' Mansion, and they reached their destination shortly. Given Mu Yang's frequent visits, the old housekeeper of the Marquis' Mansion was well-acquainted with him and promptly emerged upon hearing the news.
"Young Master Mu, are you seeking the Little Marquis?" The old housekeeper's initial words mirrored his customary greeting.
Mu Yang nodded, "Housekeeper Zhu, is Brother Xi at home?"
"The Little Marquis is currently not at home," the old housekeeper responded. "If Young Master Mu is in a hurry to find him, you might locate him on Yufu Street."
Mu Yang inquired, "What is Brother Xi doing there?"
"The Little Marquis is accompanying the young miss from the Jiang Residence. Young Lady Jiang has a fondness for the sweets on Yufu Street, so the Little Marquis decided to take her there," the old housekeeper explained.
"What?!" Wen Yantong exclaimed, taken aback. She had sworn countless false oaths, but none had ever materialized so swiftly!
