Qi Che tried to block with his sleeves in panic, but was still hit by many things. His official hat was crooked, his clothes were dirty, and he looked very miserable.

By the time Qi Che finally entered the yamen, it was already a cup of tea.

In the distance, in the carriage behind the crowd, Zhixia quietly watched the scene through the curtains, with a sneer on her lips.

After turning around and lowering the curtain, he said to Chu Qingniang, "Master Du's performance was very realistic."

Chu Qingniang also withdrew her gaze, without a trace of emotion in her eyes: "The anger of the people has been aroused. Next, let's see how he makes a fool of himself in the court."

At the same time, in the side hall of the court.

Qi Che threw a teacup violently to the ground, causing it to break into pieces.

"Master Du, what's wrong with those yamen runners outside? Who allowed them to drive the people away like this?"

Now, it has aroused public indignation. If this is reported to the emperor, it will inevitably be reported to the censor.

Du Youwei pretended to be embarrassed, "Please calm down, sir. It must be the people below who acted on their own and offended the people. Don't worry, I will criticize them severely when I get back."

Du Youwei said with a look of deep sorrow: "These yamen runners are usually lazy, and today they want to show off their power when they see you, sir. It's really..."

Qi Che narrowed his eyes. Although he was somewhat skeptical of Du Youwei's words, he had no time to delve into it as the arrow was on the string. He could only say coldly, "Tell them to be restrained! Today's matter is sensitive to begin with. If we arouse public anger again, it will be a disaster for both you and me!"

"Yes, yes, yes." Du Youwei nodded repeatedly, turned around and scolded the master beside him: "Hurry up and pass the message! Whoever is rude to the people again, I will not let him off easily!"

Turning around, he smiled at Qi Che again and said, "Calm down, sir. The most important thing right now is what will happen in class later."

Qi Che took the teacup and exhaled fiercely: "Chu Qingniang will be here soon. No matter what happens, we can't let anything go wrong."

"My lord, just be at ease. Chu is just a merchant's daughter. Even if a few common people speak up for her, what can it do? As long as you insist that it was her own will, I will sentence her on the spot on the grounds of 'marital discord and voluntary divorce'." Du Youwei said confidently.

Qi Che pondered for a moment, and finally nodded, "Okay, then I'll do as you say."

Du Youwei's eyes flashed with sarcasm, but he said respectfully: "Your Excellency is wise!"