Zhong Bin and Zhong Changqing stepped forward to protect Su Muxi. Although there was panic in their eyes, there was no fear on their faces.
However, Su Muxi did not hide behind the two, but stepped forward to face Qiao Zixi directly.
"Qiao Zixi, have you gone mad? Qi has laws!"
Qiao Zixi's pretty face was now filled with resentment. After hearing Su Muxi's words, she seemed to have heard the biggest joke in the world.
Looking at the Zhong father and son, a disdainful smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
"They're just two lackeys. I don't want their lives, I'll just break their legs. At worst, I'll compensate them with some silver. If they hold a grudge, they'll blame you, their master!"
Su Muxi frowned, "I have never done anything to wrong the Qiao family. Now, I am following the Empress Dowager's decree to divorce. What's wrong with that?! Qiao Zixi, don't push your luck!"
Upon hearing this, Qiao Zixi's features contorted in rage, looking as if she wanted to devour Su Muxi. Her voice even trembled with anger.
"I'm going too far?! You're the one who's going too far! Su Muxi, how could you be so vicious! Tell me, what exactly did you do to my brother?!"
Upon hearing this, Su Muxi was stunned for only a moment before she realized the reason.
Is there something wrong with Qiao Ziming's leg?
I didn't expect things to go wrong so quickly.
But... it has nothing to do with her!
"I only took care of your brother for three years, helping him to stand up again from a cripple who couldn't stand up! As for the rest, everything about him has nothing to do with me since our divorce! If you think I've done something wicked, you can go to the Jingzhao Prefecture to report me, but your trespassing and assault is just your arrogance and disregard for the law!"
Qiao Zixi ignored Su Muxi's words and instead looked at Bai Zhi, Aunt Zhong, and the limping Su Xing who came out of the house. She then said to the servants she had brought, "What are you all standing there for? Apart from Su Muxi, don't let any of the other members of the Su family go. Break their legs!"
As she spoke, she looked at Su Muxi and said, "As for the law? Ha! Only weak people would talk about the law!"
Su Muxi didn't expect Qiao Zixi to be so arrogant. The other side had more people and more power. If a fight really broke out, they would definitely suffer losses. Just as she was about to bring up the Empress Dowager in the hope of stopping the other side, a deep and powerful male voice came from the doorway.
"How dare you! All citizens of Qi must abide by the laws of Qi. I want to see who dares to be so arrogant!"
Qiao Zixi looked at the newcomer and saw a man who looked to be around fifty years old with a refined appearance stroll in. Although he had an unusual demeanor, his clothes were very ordinary, which made Qiao Zixi feel contemptuous.
He said coldly to the newcomer, "Who are you? Mind your own business and get out of here!"
Xie Chi was on his day off today and had originally gone to enjoy tea with a friend. However, when his carriage arrived at the gate of the Su residence, it was blocked by onlookers.
After hearing the people outside talking about "bullying others with their power" and "should we report it to the authorities?", Xie Chi got off the carriage to see what had happened.
Unexpectedly, as soon as they arrived at the Su family's gate, they heard Qiao Zixi's arrogant words.
As the Imperial Censor, he was responsible for inspecting all officials and upholding the laws and regulations of the country. Since he heard such remarks that disregarded the law, he naturally had to intervene!
However, just as he was about to reveal his identity, he froze on the spot after seeing Su Muxi's face.
Seeing that the other party remained silent, Qiao Zixi raised her chin smugly. Just as she was about to order her servants to drive the man away, Su Xing suddenly spoke up, "Imperial Censor Xie! I implore Imperial Censor Xie to uphold justice for my family!"
Censor?
Upon hearing this, Qiao Zixi quickly and carefully examined the person who had come.
Censors don't earn much and are usually incorruptible, so they usually dress plainly. But is the other person really a censor?
So what if she's just an imperial censor? She's right; at most, she just said the wrong thing!
Xie Chi was brought back to his senses by Su Xing's words, and he withdrew his gaze from Su Muxi, reverting to his original solemn expression.
"Judge Su? What happened?"
Xie Chi had previously asked Su Xing to treat his mother, so the two were acquainted. Seeing Su Xing's disheveled appearance, Xie Chi quickly stepped forward to inquire about his condition.
Seeing this, Qiao Zixi quickly spoke first, "Is this Imperial Censor Xie? I am Qiao Zixi, the daughter of the Marquis of Anyang. The Su family is treacherous, cunning, and extremely vicious, especially Su Muxi, who is insidious and jealous. Seeing that my brother was going to marry Princess Chang Le, she secretly sabotaged him, leaving him bedridden and unable to move! Since you are an Imperial Censor, I urge you to uphold justice for my brother and punish these people from the Su family!"
Xie Chi had also heard some things about the marriage of the Marquis of Anyang's heir.
His wife cared for him for three years, but after he recovered, he wanted to marry someone else.
While it wouldn't be accurate to call him ungrateful, it still made Xie Chi feel ashamed.
He looked at Su Muxi again, his eyes unfathomable, his Adam's apple bobbing before he spoke in a deep voice, "Miss Su, is what Miss Qiao said just now true?"
Su Muxi would not accept such slander for no reason. She first bowed to Xie Chi before explaining, "Lord Xie, please understand. I saw that the Heir Apparent of Anyang and Princess Changle were in love and I was willing to give them my blessing. Last night, the Empress Dowager issued an imperial decree to divorce the Heir Apparent of Anyang and I have no further connection with the Anyang Marquis's mansion. I did not do anything malicious in secret, and I do not know why Miss Qiao suddenly broke into my house or why she said those words!"
Seeing Su Muxi feigning ignorance, Qiao Zixi pointed at her and said, "Su Muxi, stop pretending! If it weren't for your tricks, would my brother's legs have suddenly become immobile? My mother has already consulted several imperial physicians to treat my brother, but they still can't find the cause. You must be holding a grudge and tampered with my brother's legs!"
Su Muxi behaved with grace and poise, speaking in a humble yet respectful manner, which earned Xie Chi a slight nod.
But after hearing Qiao Zixi speak, he subconsciously frowned.
How could the Marquis of Anyang have raised such an arrogant daughter?
Even the most shrewish women in the marketplace are far better than this Qiao Zixi!
"Miss Qiao, do you have any evidence for what you've said?"
Xie Chi asked in a deep voice.
But Qiao Zixi said confidently, "What evidence do we need?! Su Muxi left just a moment ago, and my brother couldn't stand up anymore. Even the imperial physicians couldn't find the reason why he couldn't stand up. If it wasn't Su Muxi who was behind this, then who else could it be?!"
"Nonsense! You dared to trespass on a private residence without any evidence and disregard the law. Is this how the Marquis of Anyang raises his daughter?! Just because he holds an official title, he allows his daughter to act so recklessly! Tomorrow at the morning court session, I will definitely impeach the Marquis of Anyang!"
Xie Chi was clearly quite angered by Qiao Zixi's arrogant attitude.
Since he became an official, he has been determined to eradicate corruption in the court, and he especially detests those who bully others by abusing their power.
Therefore, we must not let today's matter be dealt with hastily!
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