The two at the forefront were dressed as scholars, looking handso, with four people carrying wooden sticks following behind, probably as bodyguards.
Chen Qiu panted heavily as she supported Chen Bing’s hand, whispering, "Father, don’t worry, I’ve already brought Scholar Xun to help. Scholar Xun’s classmate is a local wealthy family; he brought four protectors with him, so we shouldn’t fear them."
Upon hearing this, Chen Bing sighed in relief, "Well done."
With Scholar Xun’s reputation, he didn’t believe these n would dare to make a move against him. Even if they did, they had four protectors who were skilled, so he’d see who’d co off worse.
This is Changjin Prefecture, not Dongan Province where they can act as they please.
Even the Pan family mbers relaxed when they saw the newcors, their expressions suddenly gaining confidence.
Chen Qiu stood and swept her gaze over the mbers of the Lu family, then ran over to Scholar Xun, looking deeply aggrieved and said, "Brother Xun, it’s them, I don’t know where these bandits ca from, they barged in threatening to kill. My father was beaten like this, and now they’re forcing him into water, it’s utterly unjust."
Scholar Xun first approached Chen Bing, taking a look at his injuries.
Chen Bing imdiately cried out in pain, looking utterly miserable.
Scholar Xun furrowed his brows, stood, and said, "I don’t know where you all co from, but trespassing private residence is a cri, and you’ll have no grounds even if you inform the authorities. Moreover, you’re committing violence here, which clearly violates moral and legal standards."
Third Lu pointed at Chen Bing and cursed, "Why don’t you ask what he did?"
"Regardless of what Uncle Chen did, we need to discuss it rationally. If he committed a serious offense, report it to the authorities. Private brawling is unreasonable no matter what."
After Scholar Xun spoke, his classmates stepped forward, "Exactly, shouting and threatening to fight is unseemly. This is Changjin Prefecture, if you act violently again, don’t bla us for being harsh."
As they spoke, the four protectors stepped forward, their sticks thudding heavily on the ground.
This scene made the Pan family and Chen family mbers lift their chins, sneering at the opposite side.
The onlooking townspeople were sowhat startled, involuntarily stepping back, fearing they would be affected.
Third Lu was shocked, her eyes wide, "What, you want to fight?"
Scholar Xun shook his head, "Fighting would disgrace one’s scholarly nature; we are all people of etiquette, naturally unwilling. But since you’ve injured Uncle Chen, perhaps an apology first, then sitting down to discuss if there’s been any misunderstanding would be better."
Chen Bing yelled, "No misunderstanding, they can’t stand doing well, not only did they barge in to fight but are using this chance to harm ."
Scholar Xun frowned at this, as he had clearly given the best advice, yet Uncle Chen...
He was about to say more when suddenly he heard a strange female voice.
"Xun Sheng, can you make decisions for the Chen family?"
Scholar Xun was surprised, instinctively looking towards the voice, feeling the girl seed very familiar.
Watching intently, his pupils slightly widened, stepping forward in shock, "You, you are Lu Xiang, no..."
He hastily clasped his hands together, respectfully bowing, "Xun Sheng, greets Wen’an County Lord."
Everyone: ??????
They, just now, heard, what?!
Wen’an County Lord?!
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