Wei Wei looked at him, puzzled, and shook her head innocently: "I just arrived and don't know what you mean, sir."
"I just know that adults shouldn't take their anger out on children; they don't understand anything."
Lord Liu said fiercely, "I was almost harmed by this child just now!"
“This is murdering an official of the imperial court. No matter where it is, there is absolutely no problem in arresting and immediately executing him.”
Wei Wei shook her head: "As a local official, one should be open-minded and inclusive."
“If your people accidentally offend you, it is out of love, especially when it is a young child who cannot even speak properly.”
Lord Liu had a look on his face as if he had eaten shit, and he was thinking of something to say to vent his anger.
The closed courtyard gate creaked open from the inside again.
The noise drew everyone's attention in that direction.
A handsome young man in his early thirties, dressed in a blue robe, walked out from inside.
He was of average build, and his right arm was bandaged.
His face was pale, only filled with unspeakable anger.
"It seems Lord Liu is quite displeased that he did not see me."
His voice carried an air of authority, which made listeners feel a sense of pressure.
This must be the power of the inspector; just looking at people makes them dare not continue to act recklessly.
Wei Wei's eyes flashed, and she pursed her lips, remaining silent.
Lord Liu never expected that Lord Yao, who had just been repeatedly begged to come out, would now walk out of the door on his own.
He should have been happy, but he was also very flustered.
This situation is entirely detrimental to him; how can he explain it?
She glanced furtively at the man leaning against the side, but only saw an ordinary man who was injured and resting with his eyes closed.
Of course, Mou Shi felt his gaze, but he was in so much pain that he couldn't speak or move. What could he do?
He couldn't stop it, and he was getting anxious watching, so it was best to just ignore it.
His behavior made Lord Liu feel slighted.
But faced with this simpleton from the capital, he could only force a smile.
"I know that Lord Yao is not in good health, so I have come to visit him."
"With worries swirling in my heart, how can I possibly be happy?"
Lord Yao looked at him without a smile: "Lord Liu is unhappy, so he's taking it out on these ordinary people?"
"You are truly a good official."
Lord Liu opened and closed his mouth again and again, but couldn't utter a single other word.
All the excuses I made felt very awkward in front of him.
Lord Yao had no intention of letting him continue. Instead, she used her undamaged hand to straighten her clothes and said with a forced smile, "Since Lord Liu is in such a hurry, then I will accompany you, even at the cost of my life. Now we're going to the prefect."
At this point, he suddenly turned his head to look at the young man who had been following him.
“Nephew Yu, my hands are not in good condition, so I’ll leave the tidying up to you.”
The young man smiled slightly and said, "These were my words to begin with, Lord Yao, you are too kind."
Wei Wei's gaze fell on the young man's face.
His skin was slightly dark, but he looked very energetic.
Especially those eyes, they seem to be able to see into other people's hearts.
This is probably Yu Qian, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice.
To be so young, one must possess extraordinary talent or skill.
Her gaze lingered on him for only a moment, but he sensed it nonetheless.
When she looked up, Wei Wei didn't even have time to look away.
Seeing him nod at her, she guessed it was an apology for her standing up for him.
Wei Wei quickly figured out the key point and never expected that this fat pig-like Lord Liu would present such a good opportunity to her.
As his gaze swept over her, he couldn't help but reveal a very pleased smile.
She's already incredibly beautiful, and when she smiles so genuinely, it's always breathtaking.
Yu Qian's eyes lit up, but he quickly looked away and turned his head back.
Lord Yao must immediately return to the yamen with Lord Liu.
Before leaving, he declared in front of everyone: "If anyone has a grievance in their heart, they are welcome to come along."
"I am here by order of the Emperor to inspect various places in order to listen to the people's voices and handle their affairs."
"Moreover, it is to find out which officials are corrupt and which ones are willing to disregard human life!"
Each word was more severe than the last, and Lord Liu's face grew paler and paler, cold sweat dripping down his face.
The people standing around, who had just been startled by Lord Liu, were naturally deeply moved by his words.
They whispered amongst themselves, their eyes sparkling.
After speaking, Lord Yao's gaze fell back on Lord Liu, his voice cold and hard: "Please."
Lord Liu is using the pretext of inviting someone, so how can we refuse?
He couldn't utter a single word, and lifted his feet, which felt as heavy as stones.
The officers and soldiers immediately took the immobilized man away, and the officials quickly walked away.
With no excitement to be seen, some people dispersed, while others continued to follow the group away.
There were hardly any people left in the alley.
Just as Wei Wei was about to leave, the child she had saved and his father immediately knelt before her, thanking her for saving their lives.
Wei Wei quickly had Xiao Yue'er help the person up, saying, "It was just a small favor."
She touched the fuzzy hair of her child, who was staring at her with wide eyes, and continued to instruct, "The child is still young, so you have to keep a close eye on him at all times."
"Especially since things have been so turbulent lately, I'm afraid of getting involved with those unreasonable people."
“We ordinary people, even if we are innocent, still cannot escape our lives in front of those with power and influence.”
The man nodded repeatedly in assurance, and finally left with his entourage after expressing his deepest gratitude.
The alleyway fell silent, and a man in white, with light, agile steps, emerged from a corner.
He was still dressed like a dashing young master, with his dark hair half-fallen and his robes fluttering.
His lips had become much paler due to excessive blood loss, but his appearance remained unaffected.
He didn't say anything, just smiled and leaned there looking at her, his eyes full of tenderness.
Although Wei Wei had already prepared herself not to continue entangled with him, she still blushed inexplicably when she bumped into him like this.
She unconsciously rubbed the handkerchief in her hand before calmly saying, "Young Master Wang's injuries haven't healed yet, but he's already thinking of going out to see the excitement."
Jiang Yu simply said, "It's too boring at home. Where can I find something lively and fun?"
"It's not exciting or interesting either."
After saying that, he took a few steps toward her and lowered his voice: "Thank you for saving me the night before last, Miss Wei."
Wei Wei turned her head away, ignoring the joy in his eyes, and pursed her lips: "Young Master Wang, you don't need to be so polite."
"We've known each other for a while, so it's only right that I help you out."
Jiang Yu was unsure of her current thoughts.
He glanced subconsciously at Xiaoyue'er beside him.
Xiao Yue'er also looked away, causing him to pause and reveal a wry smile.
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