Chapter 120: Your concubine starts beating people as soon as she opens her mouth. It’s obvious that she does it many times in the past!
Soon, several ragged beggars came over. The leader banged the gong in his hand and said, "Come and take a look! The Prime Minister's Mansion is shameless, turning the tables and calling black a white."
The guard at the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion turned pale and shouted angrily, "Get out! This is the Prime Minister's Mansion. How can we allow a bunch of beggars like you to run wild here? Get out now!"
However, their shouting did not drive away the beggars, but instead attracted more people to watch.
Lan Xiyue got off the carriage.
In the crowd, Chuxia and Chuchun quickly rushed to her side, protected her through the crowd, and walked to the front.
Lan Xiyue's eyes were like torches, and she spoke in a clear voice, "I am Lan Xiyue from the Wuguo Marquisate! A few days ago, I was strolling in the market when I ran into that fellow Bai Jinbao. He relied on his father being the Prime Minister and his aunt being the Empress, and he disregarded my noble status and approached me to tease me.
Fortunately, thanks to the protection of my two loyal maids, I was able to escape. However, the next day, Prime Minister Bai went to court to sue my father, saying that my father had failed to discipline his children properly and that I, a mere woman, had beaten his precious son, Bai Jinbao, like a pig.
At this point, Lan Xiyue's tone was filled with indignation and helplessness. She looked around, seeing more and more people gathered, and she felt more confident. "Everyone, please judge for yourself. How could a weak woman like me possibly be a match for Bai Jinbao? The Prime Minister's Mansion is twisting right and wrong, blaming others for their own mistakes. This is really too much!"
The crowd immediately started talking, and someone asked in confusion, "Yeah, how could such a weak woman be a match for that strong man?"
The other man shook his head and said, "Brother, you don't know this, right? If you haven't heard of Lan Xiyue's name, then you are truly ignorant. Although she is a woman, she is not someone you will mess with."
"Hmph, no matter what, a woman can never be a match for a man." Someone curled his lips in disdain.
However, before he finished speaking, someone raised an objection: "Huh? Lan Xiyue is actually a beauty? Wasn't she rumored to be fierce and ugly?"
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When Lan Xiyue heard the discussions around her, the corners of her mouth twitched slightly.
She took a deep breath and continued, "Everyone, Bai Jinbao abuses his power to bully others, bully the market, and forcibly abduct young girls, committing all kinds of evil. Do you think such a person should be punished? Although I, Lan Xiyue, am a woman, I know right from wrong, and I don't want to see innocent people bullied by him. Today, I will seek justice for myself and for the victims!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd burst into warm applause.
At this time, an old man trembled and walked out of the crowd. His clothes were ragged, and his face was full of traces of time. He said in a choked and sad voice, "My granddaughter Xiaozhen was kidnapped by that beast Bai Jinbao, and she has not returned yet!"
The old man continued, "I once went to the old Prime Minister's residence to ask for someone, but they not only drove me away, they also beat me up. This is simply too much!"
As soon as the old man finished speaking, there was a burst of echoes from the crowd.
Some people recounted their experiences of being oppressed by Bai Jinbao, while others denounced the Prime Minister's office for its tyranny and unreasonableness. Anger spread rapidly through the crowd like wildfire.
Not far away, a gorgeous carriage slowly stopped. It was Bai Xianzhe who was returning from court. The road ahead was blocked by the people, so the carriage had to stop.
The carriage window was opened. Bai Xianzhe's eyes were like torches when he heard the words. The scene before him made him frown. Then he resolutely opened the carriage window and walked down with big strides.
Bai Xianzhe pushed his way through the dense crowd and made his way to the front. When he saw Lan Xiyue, his face instantly darkened and his tone was as cold as ice: "Lan Xiyue, were you the one who instigated these people to cause trouble at the Prime Minister's Mansion?"
Lan Xiyue smiled calmly, "Your Excellency, the Prime Minister, you have such great authority! Look, look at how many people here have been injured or crippled by your son, and how many others have had their daughters snatched away by your son, leaving families separated. As the head of all officials, are you willing to let your sons commit such violence? Is there any violation of the law? Is there any justice?"
Bai Xianzhe's face turned pale and he glared at her: "Nonsense, complete nonsense!"
Lan Xiyue shook her head, a hint of sarcasm in her tone: "Hey! Lord Prime Minister, this victim is right in front of you, and you're calling it nonsense? Then you have no evidence at all, and you still said at the morning court that I beat your son. Do you still want to save your dignity? Or does Lord Prime Minister have no shame at all?"
Bai Xianzhe stared at Lan Xiyue, a murderous look flashing in his eyes, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Asshole!"
Not far away, in the carriage, Qian Duoduo laughed heartily, "Yueyue even dared to scold the current Prime Minister like that. How amazing! It's so satisfying!"
Xiao Hong said with a smile: "Miss, please take it easy, Miss Lan is attracting hatred for you!"
Qian Duoduo stopped laughing when she heard this. "Yueyue is really a sisterly person, but is she really okay like this?"
Xiaohong also shook her head worriedly.
Outside, Lan Xiyue seemed unconcerned and continued, "Oh! Are you angry already? Chuchun and Chuxia, immediately go to the Shuntian Prefecture Yamen and the Dali Temple to report to the authorities. Tell them that there are many victims at the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion who have no way to file a lawsuit."
Upon hearing this, the two maids immediately responded and left.
Bai Xianzhe was furious upon seeing this and shouted, "Lan Xiyue!!! This Prime Minister advises you to stop, otherwise it will be of no benefit to you!"
Lan Xiyue gently scratched her ears, a nonchalant smile flashed between her brows, and her voice was cold with a hint of teasing: "Prime Minister Bai, are you threatening me?" She looked directly at Bai Xianzhe, who had a gloomy face in front of her.
Bai Xianzhe snorted coldly, his tone filled with unquestionable majesty: "This Prime Minister is just reminding you with good intentions, don't make the mistake!" A hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, as if warning Lan Xiyue not to make trouble anymore.
Lan Xiyue's lips curled up into a mocking smile, her tone tinged with disdain. "Ha! Your Excellency Prime Minister, you don't know this, but I've always been soft-hearted and never hard-hearted! I believe that once the government officials arrive and investigate Bai Jinbao's compound, they'll know if he's actually abducted a woman. What's wrong, Prime Minister Bai? "
Bai Xianzhe's expression darkened even further. He snorted coldly, his tone filled with disdain: "Lan Xiyue, what do you think the Prime Minister's Mansion is? Just check it out if you want to?"
At this moment, the door of the Prime Minister's Mansion slowly opened, and a plump woman walked out. She took Bai Xianzhe's arm and said in a gentle voice: "Master~"
Bai Xianzhe's expression instantly became even uglier, and he scolded in a harsh tone, "Why did you come out? Go back!"
The Third Aunt gently shook Bai Xianzhe's arm and said coquettishly, "Master, our Jinbao is still lying in bed crying out in pain. How dare these lowly people come to the Prime Minister's Mansion to cause trouble? Just drive them away. Master, go check on Jinbao. He keeps crying out in pain."
The Prime Minister's wife, who was standing by, saw this and her face turned pale. She shouted angrily, "Third Aunt, shut up!"
The Prime Minister's wife cursed inwardly: "How has this bitch been spoiled by the master? What a pig brain! With so many people here, she actually said such a bastard thing."
Bai Xianzhe's expression became increasingly ugly. He glared at the Third Aunt fiercely and pulled his hand out of hers.
The third concubine took a few steps back injured, feeling very aggrieved.
Lan Xiyue saw this and a playful smile appeared on her lips. She said teasingly, "Hey, Prime Minister Bai, your concubine always hits me. It seems like she does this a lot!"
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