Now is not the time to go out.
Jinlan understood Ruozheng's meaning. Although she was anxious, she obediently sat down and waited.
Cheng Ying spent a long time outside spouting sweet nothings, enough to make anyone's teeth ache. She was secretly delighted, thinking that Ruo Zheng's reputation was ruined, and now she was determined to marry him!
More and more people gathered around, commenting on Cheng Ying's performance. Of course, some people also spoke ill of Ruo Zheng, with everyone believing that there must be something wrong with Ruo Zheng, since there's no smoke without fire.
This has always been the way of the world; no matter what, it is always difficult for women to remain unscathed.
After talking for a while, Cheng Ying felt that she had said everything she could, but why was Ruozheng still not making a sound? Could it be that she was hiding in the car and crying?
He stepped forward, wanting to listen to what was happening inside the carriage, but was kicked away by the driver.
The coachman was Fang Da. Before setting off, Jiang Jiuniang specifically instructed Fang Da to drive the carriage. Fang Da was skilled in martial arts and could help solve any problems that arose, instead of just hiding on the sidelines and watching.
After kicking Cheng Ying away, he cursed, "Where did this lecher come from, daring to ruin our girl's reputation like this? I think you're tired of living!"
Cheng Ying tripped and fell, feeling pain in her internal organs. She was about to get angry when she realized that the Lu family's coachman didn't know who she was. So, does that mean that Miss Ruozheng doesn't know who she is either?
That's right, Miss Ruozheng has never met him before, so naturally she doesn't recognize him. It's all his fault; he was too anxious just now and forgot to introduce himself.
"I am the second young master of the Marquis of Chengen's mansion, and I have fallen in love with Sister Ruozheng at first sight..."
He stopped abruptly halfway through his speech, suddenly realizing what he had revealed.
Before he could speak, a bystander questioned, "Huh? Didn't they say the two were having a fight? How come the girl doesn't even recognize him?"
"Ugh, it's just a petty trick that scoundrels always use. Who doesn't know the second young master of the Chengen Marquis's mansion? He frequents brothels and leaves his mark everywhere. Right now, he's probably eyeing the Lu family's daughter again, so he's here to ruin her reputation!"
"I see, that person is really wicked!"
"Shh! Don't talk nonsense. We're just ordinary people. If these nobles and rich kids hear us, it'll be terrible!"
...
Cheng Ying glared fiercely at the people talking beside him. These lowly servants dared to ruin his good deed!
But now, he can't teach these people a lesson. With so many people watching, it would be hard to calm things down if things really got out of hand.
Ignoring what the people around him were saying, he continued speaking to the carriage: "Sister Ruozheng, I was indeed wrong in this matter. Please forgive my mistake and don't hold it against me. How about I invite you to see a play? It's a new play with a very interesting script."
Fang Da glanced at him but didn't react.
At this moment, Ruozheng finally spoke, his voice slowly escaping: "Young master, could you please repeat yourself? Who are you?"
Cheng Ying chuckled, thinking that Ruozheng must be getting old and his hearing wasn't very good, so he repeated, "I am Cheng Ying, the second young master of the Marquis of Chengen's mansion!"
Ruozheng then asked, "How do you recognize me, young master?"
"It was from the city wall that I saw the girl's beauty that day, and I was instantly attracted to her."
Cheng Ying was smug. On the day the city was locked down, he didn't believe in superstitions and thought that if it were really a plague, it would have become a big problem by now. He insisted on going to see for himself and ended up seeing Ruozheng walking among the patients, examining them and applying medicine.
His eyes lit up, and he instantly became infatuated.
Ruozheng asked in a flat tone, "Young Master has only seen me once?"
Cheng Ying said smugly, "Of course not. I've been keeping an eye on you ever since, and I even asked a matchmaker to come and propose marriage!"
"good."
Ruozheng's reply completely baffled Cheng Ying.
good?
What's so good about it?
Could it be that she agreed to marry him?
Just as he was feeling smug, a gust of wind blew out of the car and hit Cheng Ying hard in the chest, sending her flying out once again.
Cheng Ying was seriously injured this time, and she coughed up blood and fainted.
Immediately afterwards, a girl in white flew out of the car and landed steadily on the ground. Without even glancing at the unconscious Cheng Ying, she addressed the onlookers, saying, "I'm sure you all heard that clearly. I have no dealings with this scoundrel. It was this scoundrel who secretly spied on me and then ruined my reputation in the street. Such a despicable person deserves an explanation from the Marquis of Chengen's mansion!"
After saying that, he got back into the car and slowly drove away.
Everyone was stunned. This girl, who looked like a fairy, was so skilled!
It took everyone a while to remember that Cheng Ying was unconscious. His servant, in particular, was terrified. Upon seeing this, he quickly carried Cheng Ying home and told the old lady about the incident.
It seems their household has really hit a brick wall this time!
Inside the carriage, Princess Jinlan looked at Ruozheng with admiration, her eyes sparkling: "Aunt Ruozheng, you're so amazing!"
She knew from a young age that Jiang Jiuniang was very powerful. Later, when Aunt Zhuzhu went to the military camp to train soldiers, she knew that Aunt Zhuzhu was also a heroine. However, Aunt Ruozheng did not like to go out and preferred to study various machines at home. She thought that Aunt Ruozheng did not know martial arts. Unexpectedly, she just waved her hand lightly and that scoundrel was knocked unconscious.
My goodness, her adoration was practically overflowing from her eyes!
Looking at her like this, Ruozheng smiled indulgently and asked, "Want to learn? I can teach you."
"Yes, yes, yes! I want to become Aunt Ruozheng's apprentice! I'll tell my father and mother when I get back!"
Ruozheng patted her head, her red lips curving slightly. She also liked this little girl who, like herself, loved mechanics.
Although she herself is unmarried and childless, it doesn't stop her from liking children. Taking on a little apprentice would seem like a great idea.
Soon they arrived at the banquet venue. She came from the Lu family and was attending with the princess, so everyone respected her. Many people came to curry favor with her, but Ruozheng wasn't interested in any of that. She was there to admire the flowers and spent the whole time admiring them. She was extremely happy with the vibrant flowers.
Jinlan noticed her interest and immediately bought several rare varieties as gifts for her.
"Master, please don't stand on ceremony with me. You are my master, and it is only right for your disciple to show respect by offering you a few pots of flowers!"
Ruozheng knew that the girl was not short of money, and since she called him "Master," he did not refuse and accepted the money readily.
Everyone watched with envy.
The two returned from the banquet with their prizes, and after arriving back at the Lu family home, they talked about the interesting things that happened at the banquet. Meanwhile, the Chengen Marquis's mansion was in an uproar.
Cheng Ying remained unconscious and kept vomiting blood. The family physician couldn't cure her, so they went to see other doctors outside, but they all said there was no hope.
Chen cried her heart out, and the Cheng family members were all filled with resentment. They decided to go to the Lu family to demand an explanation.
"This is not enough! The Lu family is going too far! This old woman is going to file a complaint with the emperor!"
Everyone was supportive, so Madam Chen led her people to the Lu family, while Old Madam Cheng changed into palace attire and went directly to the palace to meet the Emperor.
Little did she know, Jinlan had already sent the message to the palace, letting her father and mother know the whole story.
At this time, in the Lu family, Jiang Jiuniang was preparing for the establishment of a medical school, an idea she had long held and was planning to implement this year.
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