The man's face showed amazement, and he stood up from the ground.
"Whose young lady is this?"
He asked loudly.
The coachman was startled and was about to reply when Xiaoyue'er angrily said, "You blind fool! What kind of road do you take? You can run into any dog or cat you want! Quickly turn around and take another road!"
After saying that, he glared fiercely in that direction before pulling the carriage curtain up.
The coachman was so frightened that he lost his composure and couldn't utter the words he was about to say. He frantically waved his whip, trying to make the horse turn around.
The three men who had surrounded the old woman quickly surrounded the carriage. The man who saw Wei Wei even laughed and said, "Why did you leave? Are we that scary?"
He put on a high-pitched, chuckled, "Don't be afraid, Miss. This old man has a personal grudge against us. We're usually very gentle."
The carriage was very quiet; even Xiaoyue didn't speak again.
Seeing the three men closing in, the terrified coachman finally mustered his courage and shouted, "We're from the Meng family, and inside is our young mistress! What do you want?"
The three men paused for a moment.
Meng Zhixuan was well-connected in Loucheng, and could even enter and visit the prefect's residence.
They had no idea that the person sitting inside was the eldest daughter-in-law of the Meng family, whom he had spoiled rotten.
A hint of hesitation flashed in their eyes.
The coachman announced his name, deterring the three from making any rash moves. Just as they were at an impasse, Xiaoyue lifted the carriage curtain and said angrily, "You bunch of black sheep, die!"
Pastries mixed with various flavors were crushed and thrown out, followed by the tossing of water from the bamboo tube in his hand.
The weather in early autumn wasn't cold, but it was still a slap in the face for several people.
The coachman was so frightened that his face turned ashen. One of them grabbed him by the collar and threw him off the carriage and onto the ground.
"You fool who doesn't know what's good for him!"
He shouted angrily, then kicked the coachman hard in the buttocks: "If that guy surnamed Meng doesn't come today, I'll take his wife into custody!"
The coachman was so frightened that he ran away in a panic.
The angry man also turned to look at the carriage.
His hair and body were still covered in pastry crumbs and water stains, and with his fierce expression, Xiaoyue in the carriage was so frightened that her eyelashes trembled.
Seeing her pitiful appearance, Wei Wei reached out and firmly grasped her hand: "It's okay."
Although she said she was fine, there was a serious look in her eyes.
She was gambling that the person she wanted to see was already on their way here.
"You damned woman, you're really asking for it! Do you really think the Meng family is so great?!"
Angri curses came from outside, and a hand violently ripped down the carriage curtain and threw it aside.
Both the frightened maid and the expressionless mistress are rare beauties, easily awakening the sins in people's hearts.
"She's really good-looking."
The man's fierce demeanor softened slightly.
However, the gaze fixed on Wei Wei's face now held an added hint of greed.
"Aren't you afraid?" he asked in surprise, seeing that she wasn't as scared as he had expected.
Wei Wei curled the corners of her lips: "In broad daylight, do you really dare to bully us old, weak, sick, and disabled people?"
Her words made the men look again at the old woman who was struggling to stand up not far away.
Then came a piercing laugh: "Oh, so you're here to stand up for the weak, huh!"
"Interesting, really interesting."
After saying this, as if to frighten Wei Wei, his expression turned ferocious again: "The law of the jungle, isn't that the way of survival?"
Wei Wei's gaze fell on his face, and her smile deepened: "You're right, that's indeed the point."
"But how can you be so sure that you are that strong one?"
If their side isn't strong, then perhaps they are?
The laughter grew louder and harsher again. The man suddenly stuck half his head into the carriage, his smile gradually turning lewd. He took a deep breath and said, "We're so close, I can smell the fragrance emanating from the young mistress—it smells so good."
"After the Meng family divorces you and sends you back home, I'll bring you into my household as a concubine. What do you say... Ah!"
The moment of triumph turned to terror.
Xiaoyue clung tightly to the man's body.
Wei Wei grabbed his hair, which was tied on top of his head, and the silver hairpin in her hand ruthlessly pierced into his shoulder, sinking halfway in.
Fresh blood immediately flowed out.
Even if the injury is deep, it won't be immediately fatal.
But the pain doesn't lessen at all.
Since these people are willing to hand their lives over to others, she won't be polite in the slightest.
She knew that the person she was controlling was Qin Shi, the most favored young master of the Qin family.
He wasn't a major villain during the Qin Dynasty, but he was certainly a ruthless and unruly man.
Now that she has hurt him, they will certainly not let it go easily.
Let Meng Zhixuan clean up this mess!
The sudden turn of events caused the other two to rush over immediately, their teasing expressions vanishing, replaced by fear and anger.
Taking advantage of this moment, Wei Wei ruthlessly pulled the silver hairpin from his shoulder and pressed it against the man's neck again.
"If he dares to take another step forward, I'll stab him through the throat!"
Blood stained the silver hairpin. Wei Wei listened to the low gasps of the person in her hand, and a soft laugh escaped her throat: "Young master, now do you still think who is stronger and who is weaker?"
Qin Shi, who was held so tightly by Xiao Yue'er that he couldn't move, was covered in cold sweat. His face was full of expressions, with anger, resentment, and surprise flashing by. Finally, he put away his arrogant and domineering attitude.
"Young Madam Meng is strong, and I, Qin, am weak."
Wei Wei's eyes flickered. He was looking at her when he spoke, and she could tell at a glance whether there was any malice in his eyes.
This person's gaze was open and honest after he spoke, and he couldn't be considered a fierce or menacing person.
But he can't be considered a good person either.
She said, "Apologize to me and to that old lady."
Qin Shi took a deep breath and obediently cooperated: "It's all my fault, please forgive me, Madam Meng, please forgive me, Aunt Leng!"
When the two Qin family members behind her saw Wei Wei looking at them, they could only reluctantly speak up, "Please forgive us, Madam Meng, and Madam Leng!"
After saying that, Wei Wei still didn't intend to release Qin Shi immediately. Instead, she slowly asked again, "If I release you, will you hurt me?"
Qin Shi shook his head: "No! It definitely won't!"
"Then make a solemn oath, an oath that you'll swear on the future of your uncle and your father."
Qin Shi's gaze sharpened. She actually knew his background?
Furthermore, they know what's most important in their home right now!
Seeing that Wei Wei was looking at him with no room for negotiation, he suppressed his surprise and showed a bit of helplessness on his face: "I swear on the future of my uncle and father, if I fail to do this, their future will be ruined!"
Wei Wei was satisfied and patted Xiao Yue'er, who was holding on with all her might: "Good Yue'er, you can let go now."
Xiaoyue'er's whole body was already stiff, and only after hearing these words did she loosen her grip with trembling hands.
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