Chapter 196 Yun Zhao's Verbal Outburst
Yun Zhao gripped the reins and galloped into the city, passing through streets and alleys, heading straight for the government office.
Unexpectedly, looking into the distance, she saw the people trying to gather at the yamen.
At this moment, Wei Jingchen also came to his senses, took the reins from her hand, and tightened his grip.
A tall, magnificent horse raised its front hooves, neighed, and stopped in front of the crowd, immediately startling the people.
Inside the government office, the officials, having apparently heard the commotion, hurriedly went out.
"Young Master Wei, you're injured!"
The officers recognized Wei Jingchen and were surprised to see his bleeding forehead.
Where is my father?
"They left the city with the old general; only Lord Ding is in the government office."
They lowered their voices again as they said this.
"His Highness Prince Jin is here too. The others came in through the back door in oxcarts. I heard the inn is a mess right now!"
The officials from the Court of Judicial Review are still over there. You two should come in quickly; Lord Ding is organizing the men and will be out shortly!
These officials all trusted Ding Yan, so they were naturally worried that something might happen to the two of them.
Yun Zhao stood angrily with her hands on her hips, her little face scrunched up.
"Brother Jingchen, you go in first, I'm going to fight them! How dare they bully you, I'll beat them to a pulp!"
Wei Jingchen dismounted and, smiling, carried her down.
"How are you going to fight them, you little one?"
At his height, needing to be carried after dismounting, wouldn't he be beaten to tears by those strong farmers?
"You! Yes, it's you! Why are you bullying my family?"
Yun Zhao was held in Wei Jingchen's arms, her cute little face scrunched up as she angrily questioned them.
"I'm not talking to you. Summon the Prince of Jin!"
"Yes, why should you eat meat while we drink porridge!"
"Which eye of yours saw my father eating meat?"
Yun Zhao grinned and asked.
"I... Da Niu from the south of the city said that I saw the officials serving you meat!"
"Pah! My father was seriously injured and can only lie on his stomach now. He just barely escaped death."
Eating meat will kill him! You believe everything people say?
Others say my father is an honest and upright official, why don't you believe it?
I even told you you had the plague and were about to die, but you wouldn't believe me!
Yun Zhao's little mouth kept chattering, perhaps because she had never cursed before and didn't even know how to curse.
Wei Jingchen was amused by her, so he gently tapped her forehead with his index finger and whispered.
"Don't be angry, let's go inside. Your mother and father are still waiting for you. Leave this to Lord Ding."
"Okay, let's go inside and treat your wound first. I'll come out and settle the score with them later!"
Yun Zhao nodded heavily, then turned to look at the officer, giving him many instructions.
"Uncles, you must keep a close eye on them and make sure they don't get away!"
Upon seeing this, the officials couldn't help but laugh.
"Okay, we'll definitely keep a close eye on them!"
Wei Jingchen led Yun Zhao inside, and Ding Yan happened to come out from inside with his men.
"Young Master Wei, is this something made by ordinary people?"
Ding Yan couldn't believe that this was done by the simple and honest people of Suzhou!
“They must have been bribed, and some of them must have been instigated. The officers can detain them separately for questioning.”
Wei Jingchen said only a few words before leading Yun Zhao inside.
Bai Ling was even more startled when she saw that he was injured.
"Jingchen! What happened? Is Zhaozhao injured?"
Xu Qingyi stepped forward quickly, nervously scrutinizing Yun Zhao.
"I'm alright, all thanks to Brother Jingchen for protecting me! Mommy, where's my first-aid kit? Brother Jingchen is injured!"
Yun Zhao quickly asked.
"Zhixia! Quickly bring the young lady's medicine box!"
Upon hearing that Wei Jingchen was injured while protecting his daughter, Xu Qingyi hurriedly went to make arrangements.
I found a well-lit spot by the window and had someone move the table and chairs there.
"Zhaozhao, is this alright?"
"Yes! Brother Jingchen, hurry over there!"
Yun Zhao moved nimbly, but because he wasn't tall enough, he stood on a chair to treat the wound.
The wound was above the brow bone and almost hit the eye.
Yun Zhao felt a lump in his throat and was somewhat annoyed.
"They are absolutely despicable! Even if you're paid to do something, you shouldn't hurt people like this!"
Seeing that her eyes were red, Wei Jingchen gently tapped her forehead.
"I'm fine, just a scrape."
"My eyes were almost hurt!"
Yun Zhao muttered to himself as he cleaned the bloodstains off him.
But they discovered that there was a very shallow scar beneath the hair.
It's just that her hair usually covers it, which is why she didn't notice it even when she was so close.
The scar wasn't very deep, but it was about the length of a little finger.
She couldn't help but touch the wound.
Wei Jingchen instinctively leaned back, staring at her with wide eyes.
The two of them froze on the spot for a moment.
"you……"
"Don't worry, Zhao Zhao, the wound isn't deep. A little medicine will do the trick."
Wei Jingchen interrupted her, seemingly not wanting others to know about this scar.
Yun Zhao looked at him, lowered his eyes slightly, and when he looked up again, his eyes were full of smiles.
"Yes, I have my medicine, don't worry!"
While treating the injury on his hand, Yun Zhao glanced at Bai Ling unintentionally.
Her face was full of worry; it was clear she was genuinely concerned about Wei Jingchen.
"Are you alright?"
Xu Qingyi asked worriedly.
"Your Highness, please rest assured, this injury is nothing serious. Thank you for your concern."
Wei Jingchen's lips were a little pale, but it didn't look too serious.
"My dear child, if you don't mind, just call me Aunt Xu. You saved Zhaozhao, so I should be thanking you."
Xu Qingyi looked at him with deep gratitude, feeling that this child was truly good.
"Aunt Xu."
Wei Jingchen obediently agreed.
Outside the door, Luo Qing arrived with his officials.
"Haozi, count the heads!"
"good!"
Luo Hao immediately ordered his men to disperse and quickly check who was missing.
"Sir Luo, what's the situation outside?"
Yunxuan, who was able to sit on the cushion with some difficulty today, asked with some concern.
"Those damned bastards in the Ling family must have bribed some commoners."
Then they'll incite a few unsuspecting commoners, saying that Lord Ding is currently dealing with them at the main gate.
Luo Qing felt unlucky; ever since he was being chased, he hadn't had a moment's peace.
Now that Ding Yan won't let him go, he doesn't know when he'll be able to leave!
"Let them in, I'll talk to them myself."
Yunxuan suddenly spoke.
"Brother-in-law, no! Those people are ruthless. When they were chasing after the oxcart, even the oxen were afraid of them!"
Xu Yinan quickly tried to persuade him.
But Yunxuan stared intently at the door, his expression becoming more solemn.
"Leaving aside those who have been bribed, the common people who have been incited believe whatever they are told."
That's because I didn't do a good job back then, which is why they think that way, even if I'm not a corrupt official.
But as the imperial envoy sent on behalf of His Majesty to inspect the country, I was unable to stop them from embezzling funds in time, and I bear the inescapable responsibility.
Yun Zhao climbed off the chair and ran to him.
"Father, don't worry, Zhaozhao will protect you!"
Before Yunxuan could speak, a tiger's low growl came.
"Hua Hua, you're finally here! Come quick, come quick, let's stay with Daddy!"
Yun Zhao beckoned to the tiger, making it squat down next to Yun Xuan, while he himself plopped down in front of the tiger.
"Alright, Second Uncle, let them in! Let's see who dares to lay a hand on us!"
The child crossed his arms, exuding an imposing aura, giving off a sense of a bully using someone else's power.
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