"In this vast universe, what are you all doing?"
He Ying asked angrily.
Sang Yan then helped the girl to her feet, shielding her behind him, and whispered soothingly, "Don't be afraid. With us here, we won't let them hurt you."
With tears falling, the girl murmured softly, "Thank you, miss, thank you, young master."
Everyone looked on at this scene, exchanging glances without a word.
Until a man past his fifties emerged.
He was decked in gold and silver, plump and radiating the air of a wealthy merchant, appearing to have considerable influence.
"Who are you? I advise you not to meddle in others' affairs!"
He said this, then looking towards the girl behind Sang Yan, he exclaimed angrily, "She is my daughter! Young and reckless, she has committed unspeakable dishonor! I have the right to punish her!"
"I didn't do it! Father, I really didn't, please believe me?"
The girl vehemently shook her head, crying miserably.
