Li Chang'an's expression tightened, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding.
A cornered dog will jump over a wall; this old man has been pushed to the limit, and now he's thinking of killing someone!
Such a big iron weight, if it hit someone on the head, it would definitely make a hole, and the person probably wouldn't survive.
The onlookers were on tenterhooks. Everyone knew what terrible things would happen if they didn't stop it, but what was even more terrifying was that, despite everyone's knowledge, no one was willing to take the risk.
Without delay, Li Chang'an immediately picked up a broken wooden plank from the ground, which had just been taken off Bai Yuanshan's carriage.
She hurled the wooden board at the man who was acting like a mad dog, and at the same time, several crystal-clear beads flew out from nowhere and hit Bai Yuanshan's knees.
With a thud, the weight didn't hit the driver's head, but instead fell to the ground and rolled a long way away.
Bai Yuanshan also fell to the ground, landing on all fours.
Those hidden weapons were from Zhuque's hand; each small bead struck Yuanshan's acupoints in the back of his knees with precision and ruthlessness.
At that moment, Bai Yunshan felt a sharp, tingling pain between his legs. The sensation was intense and excruciating, and he instantly collapsed to his knees, his legs giving way.
At the same time, the broken wooden plank that Li Chang'an had thrown over also spun around and flew over his head.
Fortunately, Zhuque's hidden weapon flew faster than the wooden plank, which saved Bai Yuanshan from being hit on the head by the plank; otherwise, he would have been the one with a split head today.
After this thrilling contest, Bai Yuanshan seemed to have sobered up a bit. He lay on the ground, panting heavily, as if he was about to collapse. The discomfort in his knees was still there, but he didn't care about his image anymore and simply sat on the ground and didn't get up.
Since I've already lost face in front of everyone today, I'm not afraid of making a little more foolish.
Thinking of this, Bai Yuanshan couldn't help but twitch his lips in a self-deprecating way, revealing a bitter smile that was even uglier than crying.
Seeing that no bloodshed had occurred, the passersby began to whisper again, and gradually the whispers turned into hushed conversations. Most of them were naturally criticizing Bai Yuanshan's behavior.
The coachman was terrified. Looking at the iron weight that had rolled far away on the ground, he imagined the consequences if he were hit by it, and cold sweat broke out on his brow.
At this point, he no longer cared whether he could continue working at the Prime Minister's residence; his life was the most important thing. So he quickly scrambled to his feet and hid in the crowd, keeping a safe distance from the irritable old man.
"Your Highness is truly a heroine, not only brave and resourceful but also incredibly skilled. I humbly admit defeat!"
Bai Yuanshan stared intently at Li Chang'an, then a smug smile appeared on his lips, making his face look sinister and terrifying.
Li Chang'an naturally understood that Bai Yuanshan was mocking her, but she didn't want to waste time arguing with him. She simply kept a straight face and said coldly, "You'd better watch yourself!"
"Hahaha……"
Unexpectedly, Bai Yunshan burst into laughter upon hearing this. As he laughed, he stretched out a hand, and the servant beside him immediately understood and rushed over to help him up from the ground.
Bai Yuanshan laughed as he struggled to his feet, barely managing to stand up.
"You actually advise me to be careful? Humph, you schemed to frame me, and now you're pretending to be virtuous people. You're a shameless bunch!"
The thought of all the unpleasant things that had happened to him ever since Li Chang'an returned to the capital and entered the court made Bai Yuanshan grit his teeth in anger. If he had known this would happen, he should have written a memorial to the emperor to stop the woman from returning.
"I have always been upright and honest, how could I possibly frame you?"
The thought that the old man had pinned all those unfounded accusations on him made Li Chang'an feel furious. If anyone was being framed, it should be him who was framed, right?
Bai Yuanshan scoffed at Li Chang'an's answer. He was convinced that everything was done by Li Chang'an in collusion with Feng Beichuan, with the aim of shaking his position in the court so that they could gain a foothold.
"The eldest princess of the dignified Sheng Nan Kingdom, who hasn't even finished three years of widowhood, actually colludes with the regent. How dare you claim to be upright and honorable? Aren't you afraid that spouting such lies will bring shame upon the royal family!"
Before he could finish speaking, a sword rang out, and Li Chang'an's sword was drawn, its cold light gleaming as it aimed directly at Baiyun Mountain's throat.
Everyone stared wide-eyed, wondering if they would see the eldest princess of Sheng Nan Kingdom stab the Prime Minister of Sheng Nan Kingdom in the street the next second.
"I'll say this one last time: don't let me hear any more rumors about me and the Regent!"
These words were not only spoken to Bai Yuanshan, but also to some people present.
After saying that, Li Chang'an sheathed his sword and turned to look at Bai Yuanshan again: "As for today, I am only discussing the matter at hand and have no grudge against the Prime Minister. I sincerely admire the contributions you have made to the country in the court over the years. If I offended you just now, please forgive me."
These words are all precious gems.
Li Chang'an nodded slightly to Bai Yuanshan, and then said, "If Your Excellency does not mind, you may ride in my carriage back to your residence."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, but you needn't trouble yourself with such a small matter."
Bai Yuanshan had no intention of accepting her favor. Although he was still unhappy, he was not foolish enough to keep pressing the issue. He had to back down gracefully, since he was in the wrong first. So he turned and left with his men.
After Bai Yuanshan and his group left, everyone cheered and praised Li Chang'an's actions.
Because of this incident, everyone's opinion of the eldest princess of Shengnan Kingdom has completely changed.
Meanwhile, Feng Beichuan was sitting on the second floor of a restaurant by the street, watching everything that was happening below, a smile on his lips and a spring-like look in his eyes.
Actually, many of the onlookers below were from the Regent's Palace, and it was these same people who led the cheers.
However, they did not do this at Feng Beichuan's behest, but the effect was very satisfactory to Feng Beichuan, exactly what he wanted.
This made him realize that the people under his command were indeed quite adept at handling things.
With slender fingers, she picked up the gilded porcelain cup on the table, brought it to her lips, and took a sip. The aroma of tea was delightful, instantly bringing her joy.
Seeing the woman downstairs surrounded by a group of people and looking slightly embarrassed, Feng Beichuan's smile deepened.
Although the process was fraught with twists and turns, it was ultimately a great victory, and all my plans were worthwhile.
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