Several people followed Rong Chaoxi and squeezed to the innermost part through the gap near the wall.
As it turned out, one of the main people in the quarrel was Gu Lin, whom they were looking for.
"You're here to buy books, so I guess you're a scholar. Have you lost all the sage books you usually read?"
The other main person was a woman who was blocking the door of the bookstore, not letting Gu Lin leave. She wiped her tears and said softly and aggrievedly,
"A woman's chastity is so important. Since you touched me... you must be responsible for me!"
As she spoke, she raised her hand to cover her chest, and a tear fell from the corner of her right eye at the right time.
When others saw this, they couldn't help but feel pity.
The woman's actions also made people guess where he touched the girl.
Suddenly, voices of condemnation arose from all sides.
"He looks like a scholar, but he's actually a hypocrite..."
"He must have seen that the girl was so delicate that he didn't dare to speak up for her. He really tarnished the reputation of us scholars!"
"The girl didn't ask for anything, she just wanted him to take responsibility. He dared to do it but not to take the responsibility. Ugh!"
"I didn't. A book fell from a high place and hit her. I didn't touch her. I really didn't..." Gu Lin was so sad that he could not even cry and explained anxiously.
He just came out to buy a few books, how did he become like this?
The small county town where Gu Lin has lived since he was a child has simple folk customs. Everyone knows each other, gets along harmoniously, and helps each other.
After arriving in Kyoto, I either stayed at home studying or visited the Shogun's residence. I seldom went out and had never experienced such an occasion.
He was suddenly at a loss and just kept saying no and describing the situation at that time.
But everyone has the vanity to help the weak.
The woman was willing to ruin her own reputation by telling this story in public, so it must be true.
In addition, in the noisy crowd, Gu Lin's defense seemed even more silent and weak.
As soon as she came to the front and heard this, Qiao Sisi showed contempt.
"There have been a lot of scholars coming to town lately. They're a mixed bag!"
"..." Rong Xuqing turned his head to look at her, opened his mouth, and finally said, "This... is my cousin."
"Ah...?" Qiao Sisi opened her mouth in surprise.
Then, she looked indignant, "He is indeed a hypocrite. He is bringing shame to your General's Mansion and General Rong!"
Just then, someone in the crowd recognized Gu Lin.
"Isn't this the relative from the General's Mansion?"
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