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Lin Yuan fell heavily, his chest aching intensely, and he could only lean against the sedan chair's handrail, waves of pain causing him to sweat profusely.
Mei Shuang occasionally looked up to check on him, wiping his sweat from time to time while urging the Bearers to move faster.
Seeing that they were only a few dozen meters away from Lin Yuan, Li Chun was furious, her almond eyes wide with anger as she contemplated how to publicly humiliate Lin Yuan. Suddenly, she noticed a group of people rushing down from the mountain towards the Mountain Base.
The people on the road were knocked about by the sudden surge of the unruly crowd. Li Chun focused her gaze and realized that this was indeed the group that had just gone up the mountain.
She heard them shouting loudly to "make way" while also yelling, "Don't let those two escape!" At that moment, a dramatic scene unfolded.
Lin Yuan in the sedan chair appeared alarmed, and the Bearers quickened their pace to run forward.
Mei Shuang tried to suppress her panic and whispered to the two hesitant Bearers, "My young master is unwell; we need to hurry. If we get blocked here and delay his treatment, it will be troublesome. If we can leave this place quickly, I'll give each of you ten taels of silver."
Having money as motivation, the Bearers considered it for a moment and felt that the seemingly weak man and woman in front of them didn't look like they were being pursued. They then picked up their pace and rushed forward.
The group behind had already spotted Lin Yuan's sedan chair speeding up and immediately locked onto their target. The leader brandished a knife and shouted, "Quick! That person in front is him!"
Panicked, Mei Shuang and the two Bearers were out of breath. After all, those carrying the sedan chair couldn't run as fast as those who were barefoot. Additionally, they had to be mindful of the pedestrians, so their speed was not fast. The pursuers didn't care about the people on the road; they were solely focused on chasing Lin Yuan and Mei Shuang. Thus, the distance between the two groups quickly closed.
The glinting blade was truly terrifying; Lin Yuan's face turned pale with fear, while Mei Shuang was so anxious she wished she could fly.
She had thought that those above wouldn't come down so quickly; unexpectedly, they were much faster than she had imagined.
As Mei Shuang ran, her eyes scanned the crowd for any sign of that figure in white clothing. This time, there was no trace of him. Her scalp tingled with dread; this time they were in big trouble.
As she saw the distance closing in rapidly and still hadn't figured out what to do next, the two Bearers began to understand what was happening.
After causing a commotion for a while, it turned out that these two men and women were the "heroes" everyone had been talking about. Neither of them dared to continue carrying the sedan chair. When the people behind shook the poles, those in front immediately understood and let go, dropping the chair to the ground before running away.
Mei Shuang was stunned and hurriedly reached out to help Lin Yuan. Lin Yuan waved his hand, saying, "You run quickly, don't worry about me!"
Seeing that the bearers had fled, those behind quickly counted their numbers and accelerated their pace, closing in within moments.
Of course, Mei Shuang wouldn’t ignore Lin Yuan. She was so anxious that she broke into a sweat and decided to step forward, thinking, "Damn it! In broad daylight, let's see what you can do!"
The Young Lady who came with Li Chun also saw what was happening ahead and someone immediately recognized Lin Yuan, exclaiming in surprise, "Isn't that Young Master Lin from the guild?"
However, seeing Lin Yuan looking weak and being supported by a woman while being chased by a large group made it hard for them to gauge what was happening. Some wanted to help but were deterred by the glint of knives behind them, hesitating to step forward.
The little tour guide was terrified and anxiously stomped his feet, saying, "Could it be that Lin the Steward has offended someone?"
The crowd in front quickly dispersed to the sides, leaving the wide street empty except for Mei Shuang and Lin Yuan.
The target was too obvious.
After everyone made way, those behind easily rushed forward and surrounded the two who had no way to escape, like fish in a barrel.
However, the leader was not reckless. Having heard of Mei Shuang's strength, he cautiously assessed her before making any moves.
Recalling Wang Duo's instructions to capture that woman alive and send the man to the government while he was still half-dead, he signaled his subordinates to hold on and addressed Mei Shuang without courtesy: "You have quite some nerve to touch your grandfather's young master! Hmph! Will you come quietly or should I tie you up myself?"
Mei Shuang snorted coldly and retorted, "As for today’s matter, let everyone judge whether your grandfather's young master was at fault first! He even injured my young master! How dare you stir up trouble! Is there any law left in your eyes?!"
Upon hearing "your grandfather's little boy" from Mei Shuang, the surrounding people couldn't help but chuckle softly.
In the crowd, Li Chun finally understood that Lin Yuan had clashed with that bully, and since Lin Yuan was weak, he had been beaten. This woman had saved him, and judging by her words, she was likely a servant hired by Lin Yuan.
She felt somewhat relieved.
However, the woman was still facing away from them, and with the crowd of people in front, she couldn't see what kind of woman she was.
The leading man suddenly lost his composure and stepped closer, brandishing a knife in his hand as he shouted angrily, "Don't try to argue! Come on, get her! Tie this woman up!"
A brave man couldn't withstand the numbers; seeing that Lin Yuan was about to suffer, the young ladies gasped and covered their mouths in fear.
From behind the crowd, Li Chun shouted loudly, "Wait! Let's see who dares to make a move!"
At the sound of her clear voice like a ringing bell, everyone's attention was drawn to her.
It was indeed strange; every year had its oddities, but this year seemed particularly full of them.
A "Flower Festival" that usually passed quietly was filled with unusual events today.
The notorious bully who had dominated Wang Guantun for years being beaten was already big news. To think that it was a beautiful foreign woman who did it! Moreover, another eye-catching woman appeared before them; it was unclear whether they were part of the same group or if she had come specifically to seek justice.
Women are not inferior to men!
The crowd watching the spectacle became agitated and parted ways for Li Chun, giving her a respectful path as she walked forward confidently. The other young ladies could only watch anxiously as Li Chun moved ahead without time to stop her.
Lin Yuan was also stunned; upon closer inspection, he realized it was Li Chun—the woman he had always thought of as nothing but noisy.
The leader looked up and saw another meddlesome woman, stunningly beautiful, and he couldn't help but stare, feeling a stirring in his heart.
"Well, well, whose young lady is this? Here to plead for someone? Of course, if you make me happy, I might still..."
"Slap!"
A crisp sound cut through the air, instantly silencing the surroundings.
The leader covered his cheek where five fingers had just left their mark, staring incredulously at Li Chun, who was glaring at him with a fierce expression. Coming back to his senses, he felt a mix of embarrassment and anger and swung the knife in his hand as if to strike Li Chun.
Li Chun placed her hands on her hips, not even flinching. "Go ahead! If you dare touch even a hair on my body today, I will wipe out your entire family!"
Her words were surprisingly effective; the leader's knife halted right next to Li Chun's nose.
The crowd that had been worried for Li Chun let out a sigh of relief, astonished by the beauty's boldness.
Upon closer inspection of this audacious woman, she wore a lake-green garment that was clearly made of high-quality silk. Her proud demeanor exuded an air that ordinary families could not possess.
As the leader sized up Li Chun, ready to scold her for her insolence, he suddenly noticed a group of young ladies surrounding him and the armed men, pointing fingers and accusing them.
This unexpected turn left the leader momentarily dazed as the young ladies, sharp-tongued and fierce, accused him of bullying weak women and lacking any shame.
These remarks not only stunned Li Chun, who hadn't anticipated such fierce support from seemingly refined Young Ladies, but also touched her deeply in this critical moment.
The emotions of the crowd were stirred as well; having been bullied for so long, they finally seized the opportunity to vent their frustrations and began voicing their accusations.
Unable to withstand the pressure any longer, the leader found himself outnumbered. After a brief standoff, he ultimately succumbed to public opinion and fled amidst the barrage of insults.
Cheers erupted from the crowd.
Lin Yuan stared in astonishment as Li Chun was surrounded by a group of Young Ladies who usually kept to themselves, praising her as if she were a hero.
"Li Chun, you were amazing just now!"
A hint of blush appeared on Li Chun's typically frosty face as she shyly pressed her lips together. "It was all thanks to you all..."
In that critical moment, the rifts between them vanished, and they felt as close as family.
The group approached Lin Yuan. "Lin the Steward, what's wrong with you?"
Lin Yuan snapped back to reality and suddenly remembered something. He looked around and realized Mei Shuang had disappeared without him noticing.
Panic surged within him. If Mei Shuang had left on her own, he would feel relieved; but if she had been secretly taken away, it would be his negligence.
Seeing him distractedly searching for the woman who had been beside him, the others couldn't help but ask, "Lin the Steward, who was that woman with you just now?"
The guide noticed Lin Yuan was seriously injured and advised, "This isn't the place for conversation. We should hurry and get Lin the Steward back for treatment..."
The Young Ladies all agreed. After a brief discussion, they decided someone should accompany Lin the Steward back, but since they had come all this way, none wanted to stay behind.
Li Chun reluctantly said, "I won't go up the mountain anymore..."
Thus, the Young Ladies praised Li Chun's noble character once more before excitedly heading up the mountain.
Hiding behind a large tree at the back of the crowd, Mei Shuang waited until she saw Lin Yuan mount his horse and leave before she stepped out and followed the flow of people down the mountain, feeling incredibly frustrated along the way.
Having offended the local bully, it seemed she could no longer stay in this place.
Earlier, she had glanced at those young women; a few looked familiar, but she couldn't recall their names. If she recognized them, they would surely recognize her as well. Fortunately, she had hidden quickly.
She couldn't help but blame herself. She was in a special situation, living a secluded life away from worldly affairs. She should have just continued to enjoy her peaceful existence instead of impulsively deciding to visit the Flower God Temple. She should have avoided crowded places, yet she foolishly acted on a whim!
Mei Shuang, you have truly lost your composure.
After berating herself for a while, she realized that self-blame wouldn't solve anything and decided to move as soon as she returned home.
...
With Mei Shuang gone, Lin Yuan felt anxious. When Li Chun curiously asked who that woman was, he could only make up an excuse, saying he didn't know her either. He explained that the bully had attacked him, and that woman had kindly saved him but ended up attracting trouble for herself before quietly leaving without revealing her identity.
His words left Li Chun in awe, clearing up any misunderstandings about Lin Yuan and leading him to praise the woman he hadn't even seen clearly.
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