The top scholar Shao Yuan truly deserves the title of "famous".
When Shao Yuan first arrived in the capital, he shone brightly at the banquet for scholars at the Zhuangyuan Tower. His poem "Ode to the Plum Blossom" became a widely circulated and popular poem. During the imperial examinations, he wrote the groundbreaking "On the Faults of Qin," which shocked the court and the public.
Therefore, Shao Yuan was personally awarded the title of "First Scholar" by the current emperor.
From then on, no matter how many brilliant students topped the imperial examination list, they were still inferior to others, becoming the second or third top scholar...
Shao Yuan's reputation spread far and wide, and people of all ages in the capital revered him as a reincarnation of the God of Literature.
Nowadays, when a simply dressed woman utters the absurd claim that "my husband is Shao Yuan" in the street, the people of the capital are skeptical, but mostly filled with raging anger.
"You shameless slut, I will not allow you to defile Lord Shao Yuan."
"Shameless, truly shameless."
"To openly express her love for Lord Shao Yuan in the street is truly shameless. Such a lowly woman who is not content with her home should be drowned in a pig cage."
"Drowning the pigs in the cage, drowning the pigs in the cage..."
The crowd was outraged and threatened to drown Ji Xiaoxiao in a pig cage.
The little boy had never seen such a grand spectacle before. Terrified, he let out a howl and buried his head in Ji Xiaoxiao's arms. Ji Xiaoxiao patted the little boy's head and coldly observed this group of clueless people.
"Drowning a pig in a cage?" Ji Xiaoxiao said coldly, "Do you dare?"
The soft sound somehow reached the ears of all the onlookers.
"Do you dare?" Ji Xiaoxiao shouted.
The sound was like a bomb exploding, leaving everyone dizzy and shaken.
Faced with the aggressive Ji Xiaoxiao, many people backed down, but many more blamed Ji Xiaoxiao for her own cowardice and for her recklessness.
“You are a shameless, vile, and filthy woman. What do we have to do with you? We’re just doing our duty by throwing you into a pig cage.”
Some people are caught in the crossfire even when they're lying down.
Us?
Therefore, it is everyone's will that Ji Xiaoxiao should be drowned in a pig cage.
“Where am I shameless? Where am I despicable and filthy?” Ji Xiaoxiao asked.
Someone shouted, "As everyone knows, Lord Shao Yuan's wife is Princess Yi'an. I don't know where you, this country bumpkin, came from. You are shameless and full of lies. A woman like you dares to try to establish a relationship with Lord Shao Yuan in the street and say shameful things. Your behavior is despicable and shameless. You have ruined the reputation of good women all over the world."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone nodded in agreement.
Ji Xiaoxiao said innocently, "But I really am Shao Yuan's lawfully wedded wife."
"Even now that things have come to this, you still show no remorse?"
Ji Xiaoxiao said, "I really am Shao Yuan's wife. If you don't believe me, I can show you our marriage certificate."
The original owner did indeed carry Shao Yuan and her marriage certificate with her at all times. This action did not have much significance; the original owner simply liked the words on the marriage certificate.
Ji Xiaoxiao took out the marriage certificate and glanced at it. Shao Yuan had studied hard for ten years and his talent was yet to be verified, but his handwriting was pleasing to the eye.
When everyone saw Ji Xiaoxiao take out the marriage certificate, they were all at a loss for words.
A marriage certificate? Could this woman really be Lord Shao Yuan's wife?
Impossible, impossible! Lord Shao Yuan is a man of vast learning and refined character; how could he possibly have any connection with such vulgar and lowly people?
It's fake, it must be fake.
There was one person who always believed that Ji Xiaoxiao was a liar.
“That marriage certificate must be fake,” the man said.
Ji Xiaoxiao put the marriage certificate away, not caring whether they believed it or not. Ji Xiaoxiao looked around, her eyes darting back and forth, searching for any trace of the old woman.
"Hey, auntie, where are you running off to?" Ji Xiaoxiao spotted the old woman hiding in the crowd. "The top scholar's residence is right here."
Ji Xiaoxiao shouted, and the people around the old woman quickly retreated. Standing in a small open space was an old woman around fifty years old, wearing a silver hairpin and a flowery dress, with an arrogant expression. It was clear at a glance that she was a servant from a wealthy family.
“She’s Granny Fu from the top scholar’s residence. I remember she was someone who served Princess Yi’an.”
"Oh, big brother, do you know her?" Ji Xiaoxiao smiled at the honest-looking man.
"Yes, I've seen her two or three times. There's no mistake, she's the wealthy nanny who serves Princess Yi'an." The man said firmly.
"Why would someone close to Princess Yi'an know that woman? Could it be that what that woman said is the truth? Is she really Lord Shao Yuan's wife? But isn't Princess Yi'an Lord Shao Yuan's wife?"
All eyes fell on the little boy in Ji Xiaoxiao's arms.
Is that child Lord Shao Yuan's?
No one spoke out of turn; they simply watched quietly. The more they said, the more mistakes they made; the less they said, the fewer mistakes they made. They couldn't afford to mess with that woman right now.
The old woman wished she were dead. On the way there, the woman had been well-behaved and somewhat timid. How come she changed so much once she arrived in the capital?
Today's incident has blown up. Not only has it damaged the son-in-law's reputation, but even Princess Liang might not be able to escape unscathed. Granny Fu's hands were covered in sweat, and her mind went completely blank.
Ji Xiaoxiao has done what she needed to do. She has told the world that Qiao Xiuxiu is Shao Yuan's lawfully wedded wife. As for that damned Princess Yi'an, since Shao Yuan brought this trouble back, it is naturally his responsibility to resolve it.
"Auntie, let's go." Ji Xiaoxiao carried the little boy and headed straight for the main gate of the Zhuangyuan Mansion.
Granny Fu gritted her teeth, sighed, and quickly chased after her. Leaving everything else aside, she locked this troublemaker in the mansion, where the princess would deal with her.
Ji Xiaoxiao took three steps, then turned around, her gaze falling on someone. The girl, wearing a veil and petite in stature, seemed to be a bold young woman.
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