Phi-Fic Chapter 500 Saving the Child
Chapter 500 Saving the Child
"Then we respectfully welcome the County Princess to the capital." Yang Zhao exchanged a few polite words with Xiao Wan, then stepped aside and gestured for her to enter.
The people below hurriedly dispersed to make way. Xiao Wan nodded her thanks and then let Zhang Liang and the others get into the carriage to prepare to go to the capital.
The people waiting to enter the city were talking about it, wondering which distinguished person was on their way, that it would trouble Lord Yang, the governor of the capital, to come and see them off in person.
But as the road cleared, the people dispersed with curiosity.
Just then, the sound of several rapid hoofbeats came from the direction of the horse, as if someone was riding a horse at high speed. Everyone turned around to look.
Even Xiao Wan, who had already boarded the carriage, glanced at it from the side.
Yang Zhao frowned. Who was this? They were almost at the city gate and were still riding so fast. Weren't they afraid of hurting the people?
He stepped forward and saw that the group of people leading the way were approaching the city gate. The leader was a man dressed in a purple outfit riding a horse. He had an arrogant and unrestrained look on his face, and he seemed to think that no one should take him seriously. He cracked his whip powerfully and exuded an arrogant aura.
Several fast horses followed closely behind her, presumably her attendants and maids, who also appeared quite arrogant.
Xiao Wan frowned as she looked at the newcomer. This woman must be someone of great importance, otherwise she wouldn't dare to ride her horse so freely at the city gate.
She felt that the capital city truly lived up to its reputation; even a random falling stone could hit an official.
However, this woman seemed to be too overbearing. There were still people walking on the road, and she rode past at a fast and fierce speed. Many people were unable to avoid her and were frightened to the ground.
When she saw the people lying on the ground in fear, she not only did not stop, but also rode back on horseback with her attendants and laughed loudly. It was truly despicable!
The common people dared not speak out against their anger, and Xiao Wan also frowned in displeasure.
Seeing that she was about to injure a little boy who couldn't dodge in time, Zhang Liang couldn't bear it and rushed over to save the boy.
The child was too young to be scared. He was still giggling when Zhang Liang put him down. His mother scrambled to hug the boy, thanking Zhang Liang profusely.
Zhang Liang waved for the mother and son to leave quickly. Having lived in the capital for many years, he knew the true colors of these powerful people, who looked down on ordinary people. Although it was the woman's fault this time, he had still saved the boy.
But I'm afraid the woman might not be happy that the boy was saved!
He used to accompany the Second Prince to various places, and he knew a lot about the perverted thoughts of the powerful and wealthy. He despised these so-called powerful and wealthy people.
Some people are good at disguising themselves. If someone offends them, they won't say anything to their face, but they will turn around and make the person suffer a complete loss before they stop!
This woman is now even going so far as to harm children, which shows just how hateful and despicable she is!
Sure enough, when the girl saw that the boy had been rescued, she had no choice but to rein in her horse and almost fell off. Her face immediately darkened.
He glared at Zhang Liang and the others with obvious displeasure. How dare that scoundrel stop his horse!
Seeing the boy being carried away in his mother's arms, the woman lashed her whip in the air and ordered her servants to chase after the mother and son.
She was going to teach that mother and son, and the man who dared to block her horse, a lesson!
Zhang Liang stepped forward to stop the group and kicked the attendants off their horses one by one. Xiao Wan and the surrounding crowd cheered at the sight.
Yang Zhao looked somewhat surprised and nervous. This woman seemed to be Princess Ruyi from the Li Prince's family.
Oh no! Yang Zhao's face turned pale instantly. The people of Princess Huide had offended her, and it would be difficult for them to escape unscathed.
Even if she had the backing of that powerful figure, that person might not necessarily stand up for Princess Huide.
After all, Prince Li was the emperor's own brother. During the turbulent period of the throne's change, he took a knife to save the current emperor and almost lost his life. Therefore, after the emperor ascended the throne, Prince Li received extraordinary favor.
His eldest daughter, Li Ruyi, was granted the title of Princess at a young age, which shows the Emperor's favor towards her.
Princess Ruyi is usually domineering and tyrannical. Although she is a woman, she is vicious and has committed countless acts of bullying men and women.
Princess Ruyi once happened to see the beautiful and learned daughter of a fifth-rank official in the court, who was favored by a group of young men at a flower viewing party.
Out of jealousy and resentment, she actually scratched the other woman's face, and even said that she did not do it on purpose. She blamed the woman for not watching where she was going and for flirting with young men, which is why she accidentally scratched her.
Everyone present could see clearly that it was Princess Ruyi who couldn't stand the woman's outstanding appearance, so she took the opportunity to deliberately slash the woman's face, ruining the woman's life.
But no one dared to stand up for the daughter of this fifth-rank official, and the young men were even less likely to do so. If Princess Ruyi were to set her sights on them, the men would not fare well either.
In the end, their families would also be implicated. Moreover, Zhang Jijiu was only a fifth-rank official, not a powerful or useful position. Therefore, no one dared to step forward. They only felt sorry for the woman but remained silent.