However, Minister Liu was not a cruel person. Even in this situation, he just had someone beat him up and then Lin Chengze drove him out of the Liu Mansion. When he was thrown out, Lin Chengze saw from a distance that Liu Ning was standing in the corner looking at him with a wary look in his eyes.
Lin Chengze felt that something had completely moved away from him.
The final version of the rumor was once again circulating in the streets. It was said that Lin Chengze's act of saving people was intentional. He pushed Miss Liu into the water and then rescued her himself. In fact, he was greedy for rewards from the Liu family. Because of the popularity of the previous rumors, this news instantly set off the onlookers in Shengjing. The three words "Lin Chengze" had become infamous.
Lin Chengze walked down the street with a grin on his face. He didn't understand what he had done wrong, but now that things had come to this, he simply turned back and glanced at the Liu family's gate with resentment. He secretly vowed to himself that he would rise to prominence and give the Liu family a slap in the face someday! No, the most important thing was Fang Zhiyi! It was all his fault. What nonsense!
Minister Liu even sent someone to inform Fang Zhiyi about this matter. In his opinion, Fang Zhiyi was a promising young man with excellent literary skills, writing skills and character. Such a person would definitely become a great man in the future, so he made sure to inform Fang Zhiyi no matter what he said.
Fang Zhiyi's reply was also very simple: "You will suffer the consequences if you bring trouble upon yourself."
His attitude impressed Minister Liu, and Lin Chengze didn't think twice before he became Fang Zhiyi's tool to build a relationship with Minister Liu.
As Lin Chengze was walking, he saw a thief stealing in front of him.
The woman in front of him who was bending over to check the goods didn't notice at all. Lin Chengze had an idea and took a few steps forward to grab the thief, then reached out to snatch the purse from his hand. Just as he was about to open his mouth, someone grabbed his shoulder, and the hand that he had grabbed on the thief loosened because of this grab, and the thief turned and ran away.
"Okay, you steal things in broad daylight!" Lin Chengze was a little stunned by the familiar voice, but as soon as he turned around, he was greeted by a big fist. He screamed and covered his eyes.
The shout attracted the attention of everyone around, especially the woman who stood up and looked back. She saw a man in tattered clothes squatting on the ground, holding his purse and covering his face with his hands.
"Are you tired of living? You dare to steal my money?" Xu Yan'er was furious. She had a hot temper and immediately shouted, and several big men rushed out of the shop opposite.
"Miss? What's the matter?"
Xu Yaner pointed at Lin Chengze, who was squatting on the ground with his hands covering his face. "You stole my purse, beat him! Beat him half to death and send him to the government office!"
She turned around and looked at the stranger who had come to her aid, and nodded, "Thank you, sir. I am Xu Yan'er."
"No thanks, I understand."
Lin Chengze was beaten and kicked, and he didn't even have a chance to explain.
When Xu Yaner heard the name Fang Zhiyi, her eyes lit up. She was very well-informed. Recently, news about a poor scholar was circulating among the upper class. She didn't expect to encounter him today.
Xu Yan'er was determined to thank Fang Zhiyi, so the two of them walked into a restaurant not far away. Fang Zhiyi looked at Lin Chengze who was beaten from time to time, until he was taken to the yamen.
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