"Brother Li."
The little girl named Xiangling saw the man.
Unable to hide her fear and grievance any longer, she burst into tears, "Waaah... I think I did something wrong again."
She always makes mistakes and offends people.
If it weren't for Brother Li protecting me, I don't know how many times I would have died.
She shouldn't have come to the capital to look for her relatives in the first place.
That ruthless uncle actually sold her into the Ruyi Brothel. To protect her and earn money to redeem her, Brother Li became a thug at the Ruyi Brothel.
Now that I've finally left Ruyi Tower and come to Red Mansion, I've redeemed myself and can work honestly to support myself.
On the very first day, they had already offended the guests.
She has let down her employer and Brother Li.
"Xiangxiang! It's okay, it's okay! It's all my fault, it's all my fault, I shouldn't have left!"
The man was dressed in cotton and linen clothing, but he was tall and had an outstanding demeanor. He did not look like an ordinary servant, but rather like a guard.
When he saw the scars on Xiangling's face, his heart was filled with endless heartache and regret.
Seeing this, Young Master Yuan pointed at Xiangling with a fierce look on his face and roared viciously, "You little slut, no wonder you refused to come with me, so you've been having an affair behind my back!"
Upon hearing this, the man's eyes turned red with rage. He glared at Young Master Yuan and said through gritted teeth, "It was you who hurt Xiangxiang!"
His voice was filled with anger and hatred, as if he wanted to tear the person in front of him to pieces.
"So what if I'm the one who injured you?"
"A lowly servant girl, you can just kill her!"
"I am the Fifth Prince's brother-in-law!"
Young Master Yuan was extremely arrogant and didn't forget to flaunt his status.
At this moment, more and more onlookers have gathered around.
They stood at a distance, pointing and whispering among themselves at Young Master Yuan. At the same time, many people also turned their attention to the Fifth Prince and Jiang Jiaojiao's group, and of course, they didn't miss Luo Twelve and the Fifth Prince's Consort, as well as the delicate and frail Jiang Xue.
This group of people are the subject of recent rumors in Kyoto.
Their coming together today inevitably makes one wonder.
The Fifth Prince was furious and cursed the utterly foolish fellow in his heart!
"Brother... don't talk nonsense. Beating innocent civilians is a serious crime. Even His Highness might not be able to protect you."
The Fifth Prince's wife was startled and didn't dare to look at the Fifth Prince. She quickly and timidly explained, her voice trembling slightly.
Then, he said apologetically to Jiang Jiaojiao and Xiangling, "I'm sorry, I... I apologize on behalf of my brother. I'm willing to pay compensation and treat your injuries."
The pretty little girl's face was injured.
Regardless of whether one is of lowly or commoner status, it is all Yuan Gongzi's fault. Moreover, the owner behind such a magnificent restaurant on the most bustling street in the capital must be no ordinary person.
The Fifth Prince's wife had been influenced by her surroundings since childhood, and taking the blame for Young Master Zhao had become a natural habit.
Who knew—
The man opposite him was unmoved and shouted angrily, "Who wants your compensation!"
The man pointed at Young Master Yuan, his eyes bloodshot, "I want him to apologize in person, or I'll take him to court! Blood for blood!"
The Fifth Prince's Consort was so frightened that she took a few steps back and instinctively hid behind Jiang Jiaojiao.
After realizing what she had done, she couldn't help but blush.
Where did this inexplicable trust come from? It was clearly the first time she had met Jiaojiao. Oh, no, Jiaojiao said she had saved her when she was a child, so that was... their second meeting.
But after so many years apart, she buried her face in someone's arms and cried, and now she's hiding behind her.
It's like a close friend you've known for years.
"Pooh--"
"Who do you think you are! What if I kill you all?"
Young Master Yuan jumped out in anger.
The Fifth Prince, his face grim, was about to drag the man away when he suddenly heard a familiar, cold shout.
"I had no idea that there were such unreasonable and lawless people in the world!"
Everyone looked over.
They immediately fled in panic, covering their heads.
Especially Luo Twelve, who darted behind Jiang Jiaojiao in a flash, peeking out half his head, "Sir...?"
It's just like being caught skipping school by the teacher.
Jiang Jiaojiao was also startled, and the tension in the classroom instantly returned.
Only the Fifth Prince, though surprised, quickly regained his usual gentle demeanor and respectfully bowed, "Sir, what brings you here?"
The visitor was none other than Mr. Li.
Mr. Li glared at the man, then glanced at the little girl's slashed face.
Looking at Young Master Yuan behind the Fifth Prince, his voice was filled with dissatisfaction and accusation, "Is he your brother-in-law?"
The Fifth Prince lowered his head in shame, saying, "It is my fault for failing to discipline my son properly."
He then immediately turned to Young Master Yuan, his eyes cold and threatening, and said without hesitation, "Quickly apologize to this young lady!"
Young Master Yuan was instantly drenched in sweat.
Even the most shrewd man could tell that this old gentleman was no ordinary person, and he dared not offend the Fifth Prince.
So, he reluctantly cupped his hands and said to Xiangling, "I'm sorry, I misunderstood."
The man called Brother Li refused to accept it and continued to stare at him fiercely, like a lurking wolf ready to unleash its claws at any moment.
Enraged, but hampered by the Fifth Prince's threat, Young Master Yuan could only grit his teeth and say fiercely, "We will meet again."
The threat in those words was self-evident.
As expected, Xiangling was so frightened that her face turned pale.
She quickly grabbed the man's sleeve, "Brother Li, I...I'm fine, you don't need to stand up for me. I accidentally bumped into this young master."
These years at Ruyilou.
She was used to seeing rich young men like this, who treated human life like dirt. She was just a worthless life, so she could die if she wanted to. But Brother Li... Brother Li was such a good person.
She didn't want him to take risks for her.
Xiangling said in a tearful voice, "Brother Li, please leave. It's my fault. I apologize to the young master. Waaah... Brother Li, please leave!"
Jiang Jiaojiao was about to speak.
Jiang Xue suddenly rushed out like a madwoman and slapped Young Master Yuan across the face. "How could His Highness have a relative like you? My sister is weak, so I dare to stand up for her and His Highness. We must not let him ruin the reputation of our Prince's Mansion."
As she spoke, she bowed to Mr. Li with utmost respect, almost humbly, saying, "I have always admired Mr. Li's noble character. Now that I have met him, I... have no regrets in this life."
Young Master Yuan was stunned by the slap.
He covered his face, speechless for a long time. When he finally saw Jiang Xue clearly, he was dumbfounded.
Isn't this his goddess, the talented woman from Kyoto, Miss Jiang the Second?
Jiang Xue had been following behind the Fifth Prince the whole time.
She was dressed in the clothes of a concubine, and Young Master Yuan didn't even look at her directly. He never expected that the goddess he had always admired would become the Fifth Prince's concubine.
"No, no, no—"
Before Mr. Li could speak, Xiangling was terrified and quickly said, "I'm sorry, it's my fault, please let Brother Li go!"
Her experience over the years has taught her this.
The more polite these noblemen and ladies were in their words, the more ruthless they were in their actions.
Mr. Li frowned and glared fiercely at "Brother Li," who was being pushed along by the little girl.
"The traitor——"
"Get over here now!"
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