Although beggars have existed in every dynasty, some beggars were simply driven out of their homes because they were lazy and idle, and they didn't deserve any pity at all.
And the fact that these people could form some kind of so-called beggars' guild is even more absurd. It's clear they're not a mentally challenged group; on the contrary, they're more likely to bully others in ways that are not widely known.
Among the crowd, a woman wearing a straw hat looked at Ning Ye, who was talking eloquently, with a strange look in her eyes.
Ning Ye was incredibly eloquent, and every word he uttered was irrefutable. After recounting the beggars' daily misdeeds, Ning Ye grabbed the flower hat.
Do you still think you have the right to talk to me?
The man in the flower hat said nonchalantly, "What you're saying is just your own imagination. It doesn't represent our daily lives at all. You should know that we live a life of misery."
Ning Ye slapped him hard across the face. "Just look at how the people around you are looking at you, and you'll know whether what I said is true or false. It's a great fortune for someone like you to be alive."
"So what if that's the case? Are you going to send me to the authorities? Then hurry up and get me there. Don't waste time here. I need to find a place to rest."
Ning Ye suddenly threw his flower hat to the ground, and Zhang Longzhaohu immediately twisted his hands back and pressed his head down.
This posture made the man in the flower hat feel uneasy. "Kid, I'm a respectable man. You won't escape if I kill someone in the street."
The surrounding people couldn't help but stare intently at Ning Ye, wondering if he was really going to kill someone in the street.
The woman wearing the straw hat looked even more surprised.
Beside the woman stood a young maid wearing a straw hat. "Miss, do you think he really will make a move?"
"I'm not sure, but this person definitely has a murderous aura about him, unlike ordinary people. It's not impossible that he would actually make a move."
"Oh, really? This young master is being a bit too impulsive. They're just a group of beggars; he's going to get himself into trouble."
Ning Ye slowly drew the sword from his waist. "I'm a man of my word. If you apologize to everyone now, I'll spare your life. Otherwise, this sword will fall."
The man in the flower hat, with his neck stiff, said, "Fine, then kill me. I want to see if you really have the guts."
Su Wenyuan quickly dissuaded him, "Young Master Ning, you mustn't do that. If you really kill someone, you'll be in deep trouble."
Su Wenyuan had already grabbed Ning Ye's wrist, but he was completely unable to stop Ning Ye because an unstoppable force came from his hand.
Ning Ye raised his sword high and said, "Everyone, what I am doing today is not only for myself, but also for everyone. So please remember this moment."
As soon as he finished speaking, he swung his sword down fiercely, and the sound of it cutting through the air could even be heard.
At that moment, the man in the flower hat was so frightened that he wet himself, because he truly felt the approach of death.
"Don't kill me, don't kill me! I know I was wrong, it was all my fault, please don't kill me!"
Ning Ye's blade rested on the neck of the flower-hatted man, even severing a few strands of hair.
Ning Ye said coldly, "Speak louder, have you not eaten? Why is your voice so soft? If you still can't understand, then I'll pretend you didn't say anything."
The man in the flower hat immediately shouted at the top of his lungs, "I was wrong before, I'm sorry everyone, I'm not human, I'm a turtle bastard."
Once she started talking, Hua Maozi couldn't hold back anymore and blurted out all sorts of things, mainly emphasizing her extremely sincere attitude in admitting her mistakes.
Whether it's something unpleasant or something pleasant, he doesn't hold back at all when it comes to saying it; he just spews it all out without any restraint. Even if someone were to pull him back today, he would probably still vomit it all out.
The crowd laughed heartily, feeling genuinely pleased. This seemingly menacing fellow had finally been truly punished.
The woman wearing a straw hat couldn't help but chuckle. "This person is interesting, but he's a bit too reckless."
"Miss, he seems to be just a skin, nothing special. But his attitude towards doing things is really different. I've never seen such a bold and direct person before."
This was just a minor incident. After dismissing all the surrounding people, Ning Ye also chased away all the other beggars, leaving only the man in the flower-hatted hat there.
After Zhang Long and Zhao Hu used various methods, the man in the flowery hat still didn't explain who had sent him to cause trouble. Moreover, it seemed that he genuinely didn't know and was simply doing things for money through someone else.
As for who actually wanted to do this today, I have no idea.
There was nothing Ning Ye could do but throw the flower hat away. As for Hua Yingyue, she sent a letter saying that she could arrange for Ning Ye or the prefect to meet tomorrow night, and then they could lay everything out on the table.
Ning Ye was quite concerned about this, and of course, understanding this prefect was also crucial. Fortunately, Su Wenyuan, this local strongman, had already inquired about most of the things he needed to know. If he couldn't even find out this, there would be no need for Ning Ye to help anymore.
While Ning Ye was learning about the prefect, he was unaware that his own affairs had already been put on a desk and carefully examined.
Inside a simple study, an elderly man, well past fifty, was looking at the news that had just been delivered.
"Liu Bai, what do you think of this Ning Ye?"
After thinking for a moment, Liu Bai said, "His mind is still sharp, but he doesn't think about the consequences when he acts. In my opinion, he's being a bit too reckless."
The old man squinted and said, "So in your eyes, this person is just a simple, reckless person, but with some good luck, right?"
Liu Bai shook his head and said, "Although this person does things unconventionally, he is definitely a master at leading troops in battle. If it weren't for this person, Li Ruochen would have already been escorted back to the capital by now."
The old man stood with his hands behind his back. "It seems you have a very high opinion of him. Well, that makes sense, since what he did certainly deserves praise."
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