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With the death of the Leopard, the people celebrated, while the Wuhou and Bystanders were filled with shame. However, they were struggling at the bottom and had no choice; how could they provoke the powerful nobles who could afford to keep a Leopard?
Although Li Mingda and his companions were disguised, their noble aura was hard to conceal, and they walked with swords in hand. The Wuhou and Bystanders could not fail to recognize Li Mingda's formidable background.
Fortunately, Li Mingda did not make things difficult for them; he wanted to see who dared to allow a beast to harm innocents under the emperor's feet. The number of injured on the street was countless, and someone needed to bear the responsibility.
Li Mingda intended to hurry to Compassionate Grace Temple to speak up for the injured civilians. However, the owner of the Leopard had yet to arrive, and the victims and their families were filled with resentment, demanding that the Wuhou and Bystanders report to Wannian County Office.
Those Wuhou dared not escalate the situation. They called Fang Zheng first to mobilize medical officers to treat the injured and stabilize public sentiment. Fang Zheng clearly knew the inside story; if it went to the county office, it would escalate further. How could he bear the blame from the Leopard's master?
Amidst the commotion, a group of people suddenly surged in, wielding heavy wooden sticks. Although they wore new clothes and wrapped their heads in cloths, they could not hide the thuggish demeanor accumulated from their frequent misdeeds.
These ruffians did not inquire about the condition of the injured but marched straight up to where the Leopard lay. The leader shouted fiercely, "Who killed my master's Leopard!"
Seeing that he only asked about the Leopard and not about the injured, many in the crowd were furious. A young man stood up to question him, but that person glared angrily and immediately ordered Evil Servants to attack. The crowd was unwilling to back down, leading to a chaotic clash!
Fang Zheng hurriedly called for Wuhou and Bystanders to step forward and maintain order. After much effort, they finally managed to separate both sides. However, those Evil Servants were already injured, with scratches on their faces and torn clothes, while blood stained their clubs.
At this point, Fang Zheng could no longer suppress everyone's emotions. Someone reported it up, and soon an Official arrived to apprehend people. The crowd was furious; these Evil Servants became targets of public scorn, humiliated yet still trying to shout defiantly.
The Official feared that matters would escalate further and locked up both the Evil Servants and the fighting crowd. With limited manpower, he could only let Fang Zheng direct Wuhou and Bystanders for assistance.
While they were busy, screams suddenly erupted from outside the crowd as a Riding Team arrived unexpectedly. The people had no choice but to flee; riding horses in Chang'an City was utterly reckless!
As soon as this Riding Team appeared, all Officials and Bystanders stopped in their tracks. Some who understood began secretly releasing those thugs who had been fighting.
"Who told you to arrest anyone! My Little Flower is a Western Golden Leopard bought for a fortune! Whoever killed it, step forward!"
The leader of the Riding Team was around seventeen or eighteen years old, with a face full of indignation, as if it were not the leopard that had died, but rather his brother in arms!
Li Mingda furrowed her brows. She was well aware that there were many young nobles in Chang'an. Before meeting Xu Zhenzhi, she often sneaked out of the palace and engaged in arrogant behavior. However, now she found such conduct extremely distasteful.
It was bad enough that the innocent citizens who were injured received no compensation or care; this Young Master actually cared more about his dead leopard than human lives!
Though filled with righteous anger, Li Mingda was just about to step forward when one of the Evil Servants covered his bleeding forehead and pointed at the Female Knight beside Li Mingda, shouting, "It was these damned women who killed Huahua!"
These Female Knights belonged to the Five Hundred Riders, directly commanded by the current Sovereign. They were the elite of the Imperial Guard and had been assigned to General Xu Zhen's command after rigorous selection. Each one was a rare gem among women, responsible for the personal safety of Countess Guisi. Seeing these street nobles daring to confront them, their eyes sparkled with fury.
The leading Noble Young Master was unfazed, waving his whip and shouting, "What a bunch of lowly wenches! How dare you kill my leopard! Seize them all!"
The head Female Knight was enraged to see the other side act violently in front of an Official. She intended to take out her pouch from the palace to intimidate the ruffians but remembered Li Mingda's noble status and decided against exposing it in public. Instead, she could only engage in combat with these Evil Servants.
During her adventures with Xu Zhen, Li Mingda had practiced martial arts with Zhou Cang and Li Dejiang. Having not fought for a long time, she could not stand by and watch as good people were oppressed. Standing shoulder to shoulder with the Female Knights, they managed to take down many of the Evil Servants without even being touched!
The leading Young Master was furious and dismounted with a dozen knights, swinging his whip wildly. Amidst the chaos, another wave of servants charged forward. Despite their bravery, the Female Knights could not withstand their numbers and were soon entangled by whips. The Evil Servants swarmed in and captured Li Mingda and her six companions!
These Evil Servants and household slaves grew bold during the fight and caught glimpses of the Female Knights' beauty. Now that they had captured them, they eagerly tore off their veils, instantly captivated by the stunning looks of the female officials. While binding them, they did not forget to take liberties, satisfying their desires to the fullest!
Seeing the beauty of many female officials and Li Mingda, the leading Young Master felt elated; he even forgot about his leopard. Satisfied, he stroked his chin while imagining sharing a bed with these women under one blanket. His eyes sparkled as he spoke to the Official.
"It’s all a misunderstanding; these Young Ladies acted without intent. I invite them to my residence for an explanation; let’s settle this matter peacefully. Come on, bring all the Young Ladies to my home!"
A few elders from the Riding Team emerged behind him; they seemed accustomed to cleaning up after this Young Master and began making arrangements wisely. They took out money to compensate the injured and secretly slipped benefits to the Official and Fang Zheng. Even Wuhou and Bystander received something in return as they started soothing the emotions of those affected, effectively calming things down!
Li Mingda felt furious; she never expected things would turn out this way. Was it true that the backbone of Tang's sons could be crushed by mere filthy money?
She originally intended to stand up for the lower-class Street Folk, but when she was captured, no one came to her aid. The culprit easily quelled such a large disturbance by offering money. How could anyone bear such cowardice?
Since Li Mingda was rescued by the Xu Zhen, everything she had seen and experienced was filled with the passionate spirit of the Tang men, who stood tall against foreign invaders. Yet here among the Street Folk in the capital, both men and women were weak and selfish, forgetting righteousness for profit. It was truly pitiful and infuriating!
Li Mingda stood proudly as an Evil Servant approached with a sinister smile, ready to push her around. His hands reached directly for her chest!
As a daughter of noble birth, now seventeen or eighteen and in her prime, how could she endure such humiliation? She kicked the Evil Servant right in the chest, causing him to stagger and fall to the ground!
"You blind dog!"
In front of her father, Li Mingda was always obedient and sensible, but having followed the Xu Zhen, she had become spoiled and willful. After cursing out loud, her rebellious spirit dissipated. The Young Master grinned wickedly, feeling that Li Mingda's fierce nature made her a rare gem among women!
These young masters usually got whatever they wanted; with a snap of their fingers, women would be stripped and sent to their beds. For someone wild like Li Mingda, it perfectly satisfied their lingering desire for conquest!
"Good! Young Lady has great skills! This fool offended you; if you don’t mind, please come to my residence as a guest. I will definitely resolve this matter beautifully and ensure your satisfaction!"
This Young Master dismounted his horse, pretending to be generous as he patted his chest in assurance. However, having seen true heroes like the Xu Zhen and Zhou Cang, how could Li Mingda take such a debauched scoundrel seriously? She retorted angrily.
"You? You dare invite my lady? Get lost!"
Li Mingda lifted her foot to kick him again, but the Young Master was somewhat agile; he caught her ankle and with a flick of his hand, he actually pulled off her golden shoe!
Such frivolous behavior was nothing short of an insult!
Fury burned within Li Mingda; however, with her hands bound and the Evil Servant twisting her shoulder tightly, she found herself powerless to resist!
The young master sneered repeatedly as he tossed the shoe to a nearby attendant. He gazed at Li Mingda's delicate feet peeking out from under her skirt, feeling a surge of heat in his lower abdomen. He waved his hand and commanded, "Return home! I want to have a good chat with this young lady!"
Many people wanted to stand out, but they were pulled back by their companions, shaking their heads to indicate that this was no longer someone they could provoke.
For a moment, the scene fell into complete silence!
At that moment, a ragged young beggar rushed out from the crowd and confronted those people, angrily shouting, "You wicked scoundrels! You condone ferocious beasts, injuring people in the streets, disregarding the law, covering up the truth! Now you even want to take people privately. The authorities are unjust, and Ding Ru is nothing but a lackey! This great Tang Kingdom is going to be destroyed by people like you!"
The boy was around eleven or twelve years old, his face pale. Though he looked disheveled, he spoke with righteous indignation. If a high-ranking official had delivered such words, it would have been a wake-up call for society. However, coming from such a street urchin, it only made the young masters and evil servants laugh in pain!
Li Mingda felt grateful; it turned out that ordinary citizens of the Tang still had some passion left. Although he was just a beggar and could not make those young masters feel ashamed, he managed to make those who accepted bribes lower their heads. The coins they held felt as hot as red-hot iron in their hands, and their faces were even hotter than the coins!
"You little brat! What nonsense are you spouting? I see you're just hungry and delirious! Call me grandpa, and I promise you'll have a place to live and clothes to wear. Will you call or not?" The young master clearly took an interest and spoke to the street urchin.
The street urchin sneered and spat a mouthful of phlegm right onto the young master's face!
"Hahaha!"
Laughter erupted from the crowd. It was unclear who threw a large coin up, but soon coins rained down on the young master!
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