The young ladies reluctantly parted with their clothes and took the opportunity to slip away quietly. Sun Yuanyuan lowered her head and bit her lip. Others were giving up their clothes, but she was giving up a steady stream of money. She was calculating in her mind whether it was more worthwhile to give up or to use her status as the county magistrate's daughter to suppress these people.
If it were just ordinary men causing trouble, they could be charged with rioting for greed and imprisoned. However, there are too many scholars here. If they abuse their power, it might implicate my father as well, and then it would be a losing proposition.
The people you should never mess with in this world are scholars. Those who study the classics are also the most ruthless and venomous, capable of turning black into white with ease.
In an instant, Sun Yuanyuan made her decision, took two steps back, grabbed Sun Xunqiao in the crowd, and tried to sneak away as Qin Xiaozhou came out.
Soon, the once bustling shop entrance was deserted, except for the men who were still talking incessantly, and only a few young women remained.
The floor in front of the counter was littered with fine clothes, dust, and footprints—a complete mess! Just a moment ago they were treasures, but the next moment, you'd be afraid to even touch them for fear of bringing bad luck.
Upon seeing this, Zhao Fang couldn't catch her breath and collapsed.
Several constables, who had been trying their best to stop the people, quickly noticed that the young lady had disappeared. They soon realized that she was going to abandon Qin Zhangui. They exchanged glances and quietly slipped into the crowd.
Without the support of the yamen runners, the men surrounding the door became even more excited, gradually closing in and shrinking the circle around Qin Xiaozhou, determined to trap him.
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