Chapter 866 A Dream of Youth 398
Xie Ning didn't think too much about what she did at first, but she took many factors into consideration in her subsequent actions. For example, she used a strategy of retreating to advance, sending over medicine to show that she didn't do it on purpose. After all, she couldn't just stand there and take the beating, right?
Therefore, those people couldn't really hold a grudge against Xie Ning. After all, in terms of guilt, they were indeed at fault. Moreover, Xie Ning was only with a few minor officials from the Imperial Observatory, and it was actually their side that was outnumbered and outgunned. In the end, they still couldn't defeat Xie Ning, which was simply shameful.
Even though Xie Ning didn't have the status she has now back then, the Xie family wasn't someone to be trifled with.
Xie Ning softened his stance first. Even though they were angry that Xie Ning had beaten their child too badly, they could no longer hold a grudge. Moreover, they secretly owed the Xie family a favor, and favors are not so easy to repay.
After the officials who served in the same court as Xie and his daughter took their unruly children back from the government office, they gave them a severe beating. Two families even sent the troublemakers to other places.
Do you really think being impeached by the censor is a joke? Almost every minister in the court has been impeached by the censor, but it depends on the case. How can someone who can't even manage his own household be a good official or manage affairs?
To avoid causing even greater trouble if the younger generation misbehaves in the future, it's best to send them away. At least they're not in the capital, so there aren't so many people watching them.
Xie Ning beat the man badly. As a doctor, she naturally knew where to hit him, and she wouldn't make it look like he was in a terrible state.
Because those few people screamed so pitifully, for a long time, those playful young masters stopped causing trouble in a high-profile manner and would avoid Xie Ning whenever they saw him.
Therefore, Deng Yue'er, who witnessed Xie Ning beating someone, was also somewhat afraid of her, even though they were about the same age.
The stall owners who received double compensation because of Xie Ning were very grateful to her, and would run to give her things whenever they saw her on the street.
Deng Yue'er blushed as she looked at the person waiting for her in the distance, and ran over in small steps. "Lord Xie has agreed to speak up for us."
Lu Xueming pursed his lips and raised a slight smile. "Well, there's really no need to trouble Lord Xie. One of my uncles works in the Imperial Guards. He's always liked me, so I can ask him for help."
Then he handed over the walnut shortbread he had just bought, saying, "Walnut shortbread from Xi Ji."
Deng Yue'er felt a warmth in her heart when she saw the thin layer of sweat on Lu Xueming's forehead. She then handed over the pastries she was holding, saying, "These are pastries that Lord Xie gave me. They are also very delicious."
“You are several generations removed from your cousin, and you are not doing well in the Lu family. Instead of asking them for help, you should ask Lord Xie.”
At least Xie Ning wouldn't humiliate anyone.
"Lord Xie is very kind. When I was little, she even held my hand and taught me to write. We also went to pick lotus seeds to eat..."
"Young Lady Deng".
"Um?"
"It's because I'm not good enough." If he were good enough and capable enough, Deng Yue'er wouldn't have had to ask for favors. Regardless of whether she would be humiliated, asking for favors always means bowing her head, which is never pleasant.
He had asked many people for help throughout his life, and he knew how difficult it was.
Deng Yue'er wasn't a slow-witted person, so she naturally understood what Lu Xueming meant: "We still have a very long road ahead of us. We'll walk together, not with you in front and me behind."
Lu Xueming subconsciously clenched the paper bag in his hand, his ears burning slightly. "Yeah, let's go together."
Neither of them were good with words, and after a few words they fell silent, walking quietly at a distance from each other.
The setting sun lengthened their shadows, and half-yellow leaves swirled down, their green sides slowly tinged with the warm colors of autumn.
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