Chapter 127 Yu Qiao's Accident
After the Crown Prince and his entourage returned to the Eastern Palace, Fulu immediately reported to Li Mingjin what he had heard at the Prime Minister's residence.
Yu Nian still wanted to pull off a sneak attack right under his nose. Minister Lu was an important supporter of his, and even if it wasn't to deal with the Yu family, he should still lend a hand.
Yu Huaifeng, that cunning old fox, addressed Chunyu Han, the eunuch, as "my worthy son-in-law" and as the distant "Your Highness the Crown Prince." It seemed that even though Li Mingjin had married Yu Zhirou, he still didn't intend to stand by his side.
"Ha," Li Mingjin's eyes flashed with coldness, "You'll soon find out what price you have to pay for choosing the wrong side."
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"This is good, take it to Second Brother too."
At the gatehouse of the Prime Minister's residence, Yu Nian and Chun Tao were checking the goods and loading them onto the carriage one by one.
Under Yu Nian's invisible coercion, Hai Yan did not waste any time and successfully sent the letter back.
He stood beside the carriage, clutching his goose-feathered sword, coldly observing the objects, when suddenly they seemed somewhat familiar.
This... isn't this the six months' salary he lost to Yu Nian in a bet a few days ago?
The Eastern Depot's salaries, whether in silver, grain, or food supplies, were all clearly marked and easily identifiable.
Hai Yan was both angry and annoyed. Yu Nian was arranging these things in front of him, wasn't that just slapping him in the face?
"Miss, look, this new guard looks fierce, a bit scary."
In private, Chun Tao would still affectionately address Yu Nian as "Miss".
"He just looks fierce."
Yu Nian could tell that Hai Yan was holding back his anger. So what? He had to accept his loss. Who told him to be so inexplicably confident?
"Have you ever heard of a large dog breed called the Tibetan Mastiff? They are tall and fierce-looking, but they are extremely loyal to their chosen owners."
Moreover, Tibetan mastiffs have a strong sense of territory and are unwilling to let any strangers get close to their owners, which perfectly matches Haiyan's personality.
"Oh, I see."
Chun Tao nodded, and after listening to Yu Nian finish speaking, her fear of this burly man lessened somewhat.
The master and servant whispered to each other. If Hai Yan knew that Yu Nian was comparing him to a dog again, he would probably be furious.
"Everything is packed, let's set off."
Yu Nian got into the carriage. Dongming Street was a long way, and by the time he got back after running errands, it would be dark.
Chuntao sat on the carriage shaft and called out to Haiyan.
"Aren't you coming up? We're going to Dongming Street on the outskirts of Beijing; it's tiring to walk there."
Whenever Yu Nian and Chunyu Han went somewhere, Canghai would always sit on the carriage shaft and chat with her.
"No need."
When Haiyan heard that they were going to Dongming Street, a notorious slum, he subconsciously thought that Yu Nian was going to borrow his things to help refugees and gain fame.
My disgust for her surged, and I wanted to stay far away from her; I would never get into her car.
"Chuntao, you don't need to worry about him. He'll find a way to follow us on his own."
The autumn wind was cool, and Yu Nian wanted Chun Tao to come in and sit with her, but Chun Tao, adhering to the rules, refused no matter what.
They traveled in silence until the carriage reached the entrance of Dongming Street, when Chun Tao's excited voice came from outside the curtain.
"Oh, Miss, today is an auspicious day. There's a small market at the entrance of Dongming Street. I've heard that the Second Young Master sometimes sells things there. Maybe he's here right now."
Yu Nian wasn't in the mood to join in the fun, but when she heard that Yu Qiao might be there, she was afraid of missing him, so she got off the carriage.
The market was very lively, with many stalls selling homemade food and supplies. As it was a market in a poor area, the goods looked much more shabby than those in the center of Kyoto.
As Yu Nian was walking forward, he suddenly noticed a large crowd gathered ahead, watching the spectacle.
Yu Nian had only taken two steps closer when he heard someone speaking in a sarcastic tone from afar.
"How many times have I told you? If you set up a stall here, you have to pay Brother Leopard a stall fee! Are you deaf or are you out of your mind?!"
This is one of the types of questions Yu Qiao is least good at answering correctly. He lowered the brim of his hat, trying to hide himself completely inside.
It's not that he doesn't want to pay the stall fee, it's just that he hasn't sold a single item today, and he doesn't have that much money.
After rummaging through his worn-out purse for a while, Yu Qiao finally managed to pull out a few copper coins, which was his money for today's meal.
"Give……."
Before Yu Qiao could finish speaking, the copper coin in her palm was kicked over.
The thin copper coin fell to the ground and spun in the dust.
"A few coins like that to get rid of a beggar! You're like a freak, selling weird stuff too. If you can't pay, you might as well stop selling, brothers!"
The leader waved his hand, and his henchmen behind him understood immediately, rushing forward to smash Yu Qiao's stall.
The stall didn't have many items, but each one was a masterpiece, painstakingly handcrafted by Yu Qiao.
Yu Qiao grabbed the object on the table and held it tightly to his chest. He didn't care if he was injured or maimed, but his artwork absolutely could not be damaged in the slightest.
These people were local bullies, lawless and unruly. Seeing that Yu Qiao was so ungrateful, they unleashed their fists and feet on him with great force.
When Jingzhe saw its master being beaten, it jumped down from the wall, baring its teeth and screaming, and tried to bite the thugs.
Its sharp claws scratched the back of the leader's hand.
"Damn little beast!"
The man was in great pain, so he grabbed a stick and started hitting Jingzhe's arched spine.
Yu Qiao was at a loss and powerless, so all she could do was shout.
"Run! Don't worry about me!"
The cat, which was awakened by the Spring Equinox, could have easily dodged the attack, but it cried out, unwilling to leave its owner. Animals have a spiritual nature and could sense that its owner was likely doomed.
If something happens to its owner, it does not want to live alone.
The man's movements were swift and powerful; if he had struck Jingzhe, he would have surely crippled it.
Yu Qiao's heart was about to explode. Jingzhe was not only his pet, but also his family.
Everyone gasped in shock. They knew the Black Panther Gang was powerful, and although they felt sorry for them, no one dared to step forward.
It can only be said that this person and the cat were unlucky and angered the Black Panther Gang.
As the stick fell, Yu Qiao was frantic with worry.
At the critical moment, a large cabbage darted out from the crowd and hit the leader on the head, causing him to miss his aim and fail to hit Jingzhe.
"Stop it, all of you!"
Yu Nian rushed into the crowd and shouted.
Although the woman was petite, she possessed a terrifying aura. Behind her veil, her bright eyes were filled with rage.
"How dare you bully and monopolize the market in broad daylight!"
Yu Nian's heart pounded with anger. She had witnessed it today; if she hadn't, this kind of fighting would have killed Yu Qiao.
Even if you don't die, you'll be left barely clinging to life, which is worse than being dead.
"Who came from, you nosy little lady?!"
The leading man sized up Yu Nian. Dressed in fine clothes and with expensive jewelry, she was probably just a concubine from some wealthy family, out for some novelty. What real nobleman would come to this filthy Dongming Street?
With this thought in mind, the man's evil intentions were born, and he walked towards Yu Nian.
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