Chapter 549 Oh, this

Was Sanwa beaten?

Didn't they say it was Lord Jiang?

Oh, by the way, her son's surname is Jiang, and his name is Jiang Yexun. He is a newly appointed official of the sixth rank, so it's correct to call him "Sir".

Song Chunxue immediately picked up her sword, stood up, and walked out, saying, "Manager, the wine isn't finished yet, don't clean up."

"..." Xie Zheng watched her disappearing figure, paid the bill and whispered, "Never mind her, I'll take her somewhere else to drink."

The waiter glanced at him and thought to himself that this man was dignified and handsome, but he was too timid in front of women.

He definitely isn't coming to drink; you can tell he's embarrassed.

As Song Chunxue stepped out of the house, she sensed someone guiding her.

"Sister Song, Lord Jiang is upstairs. Wang Can came over for a drink as soon as he was able to get out of bed. Lord Jiang happened to be here investigating a case with someone, and Wang Can ordered his men to take action without saying a word."

Song Chunxue didn't even bother to look at the person who was speaking. She took three steps at a time and quickly climbed the stairs to the second floor.

"Bang!"

Just as they reached the stairwell, Sanwa was kicked down, landing in front of Song Chunxue along with his stool.

Seeing Sanwa clutching his chest and wincing in pain, Song Chunxue, already furious, drew her sword and shouted, "Who did this?!"

Five tables were set up on the second floor, which looked haphazardly over. Wang Can was sitting on the edge of the bed, with one leg on the other knee, holding a teacup and sitting steadily.

Just as he was about to have someone tidy things up, the clueless new official suddenly met Song Chunxue's gaze.

"Ouch, it's damn hot!" Wang Can's hand trembled, and the scalding tea spilled onto his hand. He immediately put down his crossed legs and placed the teacup steadily on the table.

The people around Wang Can, who had been so arrogant just moments before, immediately stopped in their tracks when they saw this woman dressed like a Taoist nun.

These days they've been searching everywhere for the person who went to Lord Wang's residence to assassinate him that day. It's highly likely that it was this woman, or perhaps her senior brother.

Otherwise, Lord Xie wouldn't have anyone so bold around him.

They questioned Wang Yong in detail about the scene when he offended the woman on the street, and they were somewhat wary of her fighting skills.

"You audacious commoner, how dare you draw your sword and injure Lord Wang?"

Lord Wang's personal attendants steadied themselves. How could a group of them be intimidated by a woman? It was a joke.

He pointed his knife at Song Chunxue, "Don't obstruct official business. This young lord Jiang has committed insubordination. Lord Wang asked him a couple of questions as per procedure, and he became insolent. You shrew, do you want to kill someone? Do you have any respect for the laws of our dynasty? Insolence! Take him away!"

Song Chunxue looked at Sanwa beside her and asked, "Tell me, what happened?"

Jiang Yexun's voice was low as he stared directly at Wang Can. "He was just trying to make things difficult for me, saying I was Lord Xie's lackey and that I had to pay my respects and offer him a toast."

At this point, Jiang Yexun said indignantly, "He even slandered Mother. I only warned him twice, and he had his men punch and kick me, saying that I was disrespectful."

"Oh?" Song Chunxue took a few steps forward, carrying her gleaming sword, and stopped two steps away from Wang Can. "Wang Can, did you hear that? Who do you think I should believe?"

"Hmph, just a widow who's good at currying favor with the powerful, and she still wants to be with me..." The next moment, his pupils contracted, his head suddenly tilted to the side, and the sword stabbed hard into the pillar behind his ear.

The next moment, Song Chunxue suddenly rushed over and kicked him hard in the stomach and calf.

"Men, seize her!"

Song Chunxue was faster than he could speak. Before he could finish speaking, Wang Can was kicked twice, the impact causing his still-healing wounds to ache.

"Who are you? Who can prove that you are that corrupt official Wang Can? Isn't he injured and lying at home? What are you pretending to be? You hit my son, and you even insulted me. Does our country's law protect corrupt officials like you who commit crimes against ordinary people?"

"Bang! Bang!"

Song Chunxue slammed the teacup next to him onto his forehead. "You say I'm currying favor with the powerful and wealthy? Who am I currying favor with? Speak up!"

"You!" Wang Can shouted angrily, clutching his head. "Stop pretending to be stupid! Do you think I'm blind to your little affair with Lord Xie? Wasn't it your doing when I was assassinated last time?"

Song Chunxue sneered twice, kicked away a constable who came forward to grab her, and landed her fist on Wang Can's arm.

"You know I have a close relationship with Lord Xie, so why did you openly beat my son? Aren't you afraid I'll whisper in his ear and get rid of the official position you gave me?"

"Just for your crimes of killing countless people and colluding with bandits to plunder the common people, you're already dead. You still dare to be arrogant with me? What are you so arrogant about!"

The others were intimidated by the sight, especially by her powerful kicks; those who were knocked down couldn't get up for a long time.

Moreover, at some point, Lord Xie stood at the top of the stairs, his hands behind his back, watching the scene with a leisurely air without interfering. The people below were at a loss for what to do.

"Xie Zheng! Stop her now! How dare you laugh at me? You're abusing your power for personal gain!"

Song Chunxue then slowly stopped, crossed her arms, stood next to Wang Can, and turned to stare at Xie Zheng.

Most people wouldn't be able to tell that Song Chunxue was drunk; there wasn't a trace of intoxication on her face.

But Xie Zheng knew that she had drunk a whole pot of wine in a short time and was now quite drunk, not recognizing anyone.

"Sanwa, try to persuade your mother. She's angry and has been drinking."

Although Xie Zheng's voice was low, everyone present could hear it clearly.

"Huh?" Jiang Yexun looked at his mother. "She's been drinking? No wonder she was so reckless today. I'm sorry for making you worry, Mother."

"..." Wang Can sat awkwardly in the chair, trying his best to remain tactful, while inwardly he was roaring and cursing.

"Hmph, do you think I'm deaf?" Song Chunxue pointed at Wang Can. "This man is harassing my son because of his high rank. Is it wrong for me to retaliate on my son's behalf?"

"Yes, logically it's correct, but..."

Song Chunxue impatiently interrupted Xie Zheng, "Is your official rank higher than his?"

He pointed at Wang Can, his finger almost poking Wang Can's scalp.

Jiang Yexun felt like ants were gnawing at his heart; he wanted to laugh but was also terrified. Wang Can was notoriously vengeful and ruthless. He had really offended him today; he would have to consult the almanac before going out in the future.

"yes."

Having received an affirmative answer, Song Chunxue waved her hand and said, "Then come and cause him trouble. I want to see what he does."

"..."

"..."

Wang Can and Xie Zheng were both speechless.

Xie Zheng was in a dilemma, while Wang Can was so angry that he blew his beard and glared.

"Xie Zheng, if a woman rides on your head, the whole of Jincheng will laugh at you to death. Don't you claim to be upright and unyielding? Are you going to humiliate me for a woman?" Wang Can wanted to jump up and point his finger at him to curse, but his upper body was in great pain.

"You don't know this, it's not that I'm afraid of women, but that we've become fellow disciples. She's my senior brother and my senior sister. People in the martial world only talk about right and wrong."

Xie Zheng's voice was as gentle as the wind, and his expression was calm with a smile.

"I apologize, Lord Wang, but you are injured and have taken leave to recuperate at home. You should not have abused your power to punish a newcomer. He was also appointed by me. I will fine you ten taels of silver to help Jiang Yexun recover. Do you have any objections?"