Chapter 1054 The Fainted County Princess Zhang
Some of the people present were guests of the Lu family and had good relations with them.
The rest had no grudge against Lu Shuyu, and besides, Lu Xiangjun was from Jiangyuan County, representing the face of Jiangyuan County. Since a county magistrate from the prefectural city was showing off her power for no reason, everyone naturally sided with Shuyu.
They were initially wary of Lady Zhang's status, but after what happened just now, knowing that even the Emperor had sent gifts for their Lady Lu's coming-of-age ceremony, what were they afraid of about Lady Zhang?
Soon someone in the crowd shouted, "Everything Lu Xiangjun said is true. It was County Princess Zhang who brought her brother here to cause trouble."
“Yes, I was right here just now, and I saw it all clearly from beginning to end. The Zhang County Lord’s carriage stopped in front of the Lu family’s house. The Lu family’s servants were greeting the guests. When they saw them coming, they came up to ask them something. But Zhang Maolin didn’t say a word and just started whipping them.”
"And those two guards, they were after Lu Xiangjun from the very beginning. Their fierce and menacing appearance was terrifying, as if they were going to kill Lu Xiangjun."
"My lord, our Lady Lu is truly innocent. Zhang Maolin is completely unworthy of her. A good girl like Lady Lu deserves a talented and handsome husband. Zhang Maolin is like a toad trying to eat swan meat; he's disgusting."
"My lord, you must do justice for Lord Lu Xiang!"
"Yes, sir."
As she listened to the accusations and reproaches, Princess Zhang felt her vision blurring.
She wanted to shut everyone up, just like before, and forbid them from talking nonsense.
But she opened her mouth but couldn't say a word. When she looked up, she saw Xiang Weinan looking at her with a cold expression.
“Princess Zhang, it seems I must handle this matter properly. Although you are a county magistrate, Lord Lu is also a person of rank. Making false accusations is a violation of the laws of the Great Su Dynasty. I think you should come with me to the county office to clarify this matter.”
Princess Zhang's legs went weak, and she shook her head, wanting to leave.
"No, I'm the county princess, you can't take me away, no..."
She began to struggle and gave Wei Nan a wink to Hu Li.
The latter stepped forward and said, “Princess Zhang, there’s no need to be nervous. As you said yourself, you are the county magistrate. Our officials will handle this impartially. Just go to the county government office and explain things clearly.”
As she was struggling, with a slight exertion, Princess Zhang's eyes rolled back and she fainted.
Xiang Weinan said, "What's wrong? Doctor Zhao, please take a look at her."
Zhao Xi stepped forward with great effort, took Zhang's pulse, and said, "It's nothing serious. She just had some pent-up emotions and fainted from anger. She'll wake up after a good rest."
Xiang Weinan breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. Men, take County Princess Zhang back to the yamen first. Be careful not to let her get hurt."
He then glanced at Zhang Maolin, who was too frightened to speak, with disgust, and said, "Take him away too."
Hu Li, accompanied by several officials, swiftly lifted the person onto County Magistrate Zhang's carriage.
After everyone left, Xiang Weinan said to Shu Yu, "Princess Zhang will probably not wake up for a while. Lady Lu, you should go back first. Since it is your coming-of-age ceremony, it is best not to be disturbed by troublesome matters. After Princess Zhang wakes up, I will ask about the cause and effect of the matter. If it is necessary for Lady Lu to be present, I will send someone to invite you."
(End of this chapter)
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