The head constable's face changed drastically upon seeing this.
Just as he was about to run away, Mu Zian grabbed him and pulled him back.
Mu Zi'an felt no guilt whatsoever when disciplining people like this who bully the weak and fear the strong.
Xiao Xiuning was also aware of Mu Zian's strength.
"Don't let anyone die! Such scoundrels should be punished by the authorities!"
Mu Zian nodded, then threw the head constable out like a bowling ball.
The constables who followed tried to catch him, but as soon as they made contact, they were all blasted away.
The onlookers cheered upon seeing this.
This scene startled the disciples of the academy. They never expected that Mu Zian would be so audacious!
"I...I'm telling you, my father is the Vice Minister of Revenue! If you dare lay a hand on me, my father won't let you off!"
"Yes! That's right! My grandfather was the Grand Minister of Agriculture!"
......
When they realized their understanding was flawed, these people immediately brought up their powerful backers.
Xiao Xiuning's expression grew increasingly grim as she listened.
Mu Zian stood in front of Xiao Xiuning and disdainfully picked at his ear.
In the eyes of ordinary people, these people may be high-ranking officials and nobles who are unapproachable.
But in Mu Zian's eyes, these people were no different from rotten fish and shrimp.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
A series of orderly footsteps approached from afar!
Upon hearing this sound, the onlookers immediately dispersed.
The next moment, a squad of well-equipped Imperial Guards came out from the street.
Seeing Pei Shaoming and his entourage of Jinwuwei was even more joyful than seeing their own father.
These Jinwuwei were one of the five major imperial guards in the capital, responsible for city defense patrols and possessing the right to execute first and report later.
Upon seeing this, a student shouted as if grasping at a straw.
"Lord Jinwu Guard, save me!!"
After saying this, the student looked at Mu Zian and said...
"Let's see how arrogant you can be in front of the Imperial Guards!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Zian looked up and couldn't help but smile, because he saw a familiar face among the Imperial Guards.
Upon seeing the Imperial Guards approach, a student immediately stepped forward and began to plead his case.
"My lord, I am a student of the Great Li Academy. Today, I went out for a stroll with my classmates, but we encountered this thug before us!"
"He not only injured the fifth young master of the Pei family, but also dared to attack the yamen runners in the capital! He has absolutely no regard for the law!"
"We implore Your Excellency the Imperial Guard to uphold justice and capture this villain for the sake of the people of the capital!"
Mu Zian smiled slightly upon hearing this, but remained silent.
Upon seeing this, Pei Shaoming immediately flew into a rage and pointed at Mu Zian, shouting.
"What a madman! How dare he be so arrogant in front of the mighty Imperial Guards! He simply has no respect for the law!"
"The Imperial Guards have the authority to execute first and report later! Kneel down and surrender now! Otherwise, you'll lose your head!"
Before Pei Shaoming could finish his harsh words, everyone heard a loud slap!
A slap that carried the force of a gust of wind landed on his face.
Pei Shaoming's other half of his teeth were knocked out by the slap.
The cheek that was originally swollen on one side is now much more symmetrical.
The sudden scene left everyone present stunned.
Just when everyone was at a loss, the general leading the Imperial Guards knelt down on one knee and clasped his hands in a fist salute.
"Your subject, Shen Congwu, Commander of the Imperial Guards, pays respects to Her Highness the Ninth Princess! And pays respects to the Duke of Zhenguo!"
That's right, the newcomer was none other than Shen Congwu, who had almost been crushed by Mu Zian's punch earlier.
Pei Shaoming was stunned! The other students from the surrounding academies were also stunned!
"The Ninth... Ninth Princess? The Duke of Zhenguo?"
Xiao Xiuning stepped out from behind Mu Zian and then spoke calmly.
"Rise."
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
After Shen Congwu stood up, he looked around, and the fierce look in his eyes sent chills down everyone's spine.
Xiao Xiuning is the most beloved daughter of the current emperor.
Pei Shaoming felt his legs go weak and he knelt on the ground, kowtowing to Xiao Xiuning.
"It was my ignorance that led me to offend Your Highness. Please punish me!"
The other students kowtowed to the ground.
They not only kicked a hornet's nest, but a red-hot one!
Xiao Xiuning's face was icy cold.
"Have you all wasted your time studying the classics?"
"I will report your actions today to my father, so that he will know how you academy disciples have been abusing your power!"
Pei Shaoming, kneeling on the ground, was completely different from his arrogant and domineering self just now.
Mu Zian crossed his arms over his chest and said with a smile.
"To offend a princess in broad daylight, what is the punishment for such a crime?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Congwu immediately replied.
"According to the laws of Dali, he should be sentenced to imprisonment and exiled three thousand li!"
Upon hearing this, Pei Shaoming felt everything go black and was so frightened that he fainted.
Xiao Xiuning frowned upon seeing this, and then spoke.
"Imprison all these people, and I will inform my father, the Emperor, of this matter for his decision."
"Yes, sir!"
Shen Congwu waved his hand, and the Imperial Guards around him immediately stepped forward and arrested the students on the spot.
After this incident, Xiao Xiuning lost the desire to continue strolling around.
The sheer power of the Pei family is evident from today's events.
A few days later, several shocking pieces of news came from the imperial court.
The Vice Minister of Revenue was arrested and his entire family exiled to the frontier by order of the emperor for embezzlement and bribery.
The Grand Minister of Agriculture of the court was directly demoted to a commoner.
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