The tense exchange of words between the two had already attracted a large crowd of spectators. After all, a clash between two young and beautiful ladies like this was not something you could witness anywhere.
Seeing that the outcome of the fight was already decided, some people couldn't help but applaud Xie Wanyun.
"Thank you, Madam, for your majesty!"
"Mrs. Xie, well said!"
"Who are you, madam? Someone is about to go on a long journey, and instead of saying a few words of congratulations, you keep making things difficult for them. How can you be so kind?"
"That's right. You're dressed so luxuriously, you must be a wealthy and influential person. You should be well-educated. How could you say such a thing?"
"We all support Madam Xie! We wish Madam Xie a safe journey and prosperous business!"
"Mrs. Xie, don't let that ignorant person cause you any trouble. Your trip to Mobei will definitely go smoothly."
"That's right, we're still waiting for Madam Xie to bring back some rare treasures from Mobei. Madam Xie, you'd better go there early and come back early!"
"That's right! My son loves the horse meat jerky from Mobei. It's so delicious!"
"Hahaha"
Everyone burst into laughter and the atmosphere suddenly became lively.
Li Fengmian had already been pushed aside. Her expensive pair of Shu brocade clogs had been stepped on countless times by someone. Looking at the big black footprints and the burrs on the delicate fabric, she felt so distressed that she almost cried.
Seeing that the situation was not good, her maid quickly protected her and came to the carriage.
Li Fengmian looked at the lively scene in front of him and gritted his teeth in hatred.
Xie Wanyun, I haven't settled my score with you yet. Just wait.
He turned around and got on the carriage.
Tell the driver to hurry up! Today is such an unlucky day!
The carriage had just turned the corner when it bumped into something with a bang and came to a sudden stop. Li Fengmian's forehead hit the window frame, causing him to see stars.
Why didn’t you check the almanac before going out today?
The driver hurriedly apologized, "My lord, I'm so sorry. A beggar woman suddenly jumped out from the front. I was afraid of hitting her, so I stopped a little hastily."
Li Fengmian gnashed his teeth. He lifted the curtain and saw an old beggar woman with dirty clothes and disheveled hair lying in front of the carriage, hugging her legs and crying.
"Someone's been killed! My old woman's legs are broken! Give me money so I can see a doctor!"
I actually ran into someone who was blackmailing me?
Li Fengmian was furious. She was already furious, and now someone came out and tried to blackmail her?
I really wanted to throw this beggar woman out! But this was on the street, with so many eyes watching. I had no choice but to swallow my anger and let the maid throw a silver coin to her, and then take the money and get out!
The beggar woman was sensible. After taking the silver, the pain in her legs was gone. She got up from the ground, thanked the beggar profusely and left.
"Wait!" Li Fengmian suddenly felt that this old woman looked familiar. She seemed to be the old nanny beside Old Madam Qin. She had seen her at a gathering of wealthy ladies. Back then, she looked wealthy and pampered.
How come he has now fallen to the point of begging on the streets and making a living by scamming people?
The beggar woman paused for a moment, but then quickened her pace and walked forward.
The coachman had just made a mistake and was anxious to show off in front of his master, so he quickly grabbed her back in two steps.
"Madam is asking you a question? Didn't you hear me?"
The beggar woman had no choice but to stop and bowed, a fawning smile on her old face. "Madam, do you have any instructions?"
When she spoke, Li Fengmian became even more certain that ordinary beggar women did not have such manners and would not speak like that.
"You are someone close to Old Lady Qin at the Marquis of Yuanxing Mansion, right?"
Mother Liu had recognized Li Fengmian a long time ago, but she didn't want her to see her in such a miserable state, so she was in a hurry to leave.
Seeing that the other party insisted on stopping him, he had no choice but to bow.
"I pay my respects to Princess Anyang."
"It's you. How did you end up like this?" Li Fengmian was a little surprised.
Generally speaking, when old servants in a large family are too old to work, their masters will arrange a place for them to live. Even if the masters don't have a place to live, these people have considerable savings and will not end up begging on the streets.
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