Chapter 592 (2/2)

Xuan Tian Ming said: “This sort of conduct is one of being unfilial. According to Da Shun’s laws, she should be cast out and return the entirety of the betrothal gift.”

His words were filled with anger. Naturally, it was said with a bit of internal strength. The sound was not quiet, and it was loud enough for everyone present to hear it clearly.

The two that had been wrestling immediately stopped. The woman turned her head and looked over, rushing to say: “Who is that dog wagging its tongue at?”

These words nearly scared the life out of the old granny, desperately trying to go forward to cover the woman’s mouth, but some people had no filters on their mouths. Even if you wanted to stop them, they could not be stopped. Thus the verbal assault continued without end, “If you have nothing better to do, go and get some exercise. Don’t poke your nose into other people’s business. This grandaunty’s business isn’t something you have any say in!”

Xuan Tian Ming’s gaze became bone-piercingly cold. Taking a step forward, the woman raised her voice a bit more: “What is it? Dissatisfied? Oh, are you going to hit me or something? A grown man hitting a woman, don’t you think that’s undignified?”

Feng Yu Heng helplessly shook her head, only thinking that this woman was seeking her own death and could not blame it on anyone else. A man beating a woman? If Xuan Tian Ming thought anything of it, he would not be Xuan Tian Ming.

Sure enough, once this was said, Xuan Tian Ming snatched the cane that the old granny was using and smashed it toward the woman’s head without a single word. With a “clunk” the woman’s forehead began to bleed. A large amount of blood began to flow from her head.

The old granny and Zhu Zi were completely dazed. Even the people in the yard were dazed, but it was clear that Xuan Tian Ming had not yet finished venting his anger. They just saw him swing the cane in his hand at the woman’s head again and again without any mercy.

Everyone was dazed, staring blankly at Xuan Tian Ming. Only one question flashed through their minds: Isn’t this a murder in broad daylight?

At this time, however, they heard Xuan Tian Ming say: “According to Da Shun’s laws, being unfilial results in being cast out and being executed.”

“Little sister!” With a sudden shout, a man rushed forward and picked up the corpse, shouting, “Killed in broad daylight, are there no laws anymore! Killed in the middle of the street! There are no laws anymore, everyone come and look. Quickly come and look!”

“Tsk!” Bai Ze rolled his eyes, raising his voice to say: “Why she was beaten to death has already been said loud and clear. She was unfilial and was executed.”

“What Da Shun’s laws? What shitty Da Shun’s laws?” The man became emotional, “We are Qian Zhou’s people. Every generation of our family was from Qian Zhou. Who said we should follow Da Shun’s laws?”

Xuan Tian Ming truly did not want to waste his time speaking with these people. He grabbed Feng Yu Heng’s hand and turned back toward the carriage. At the same time, he ordered Bai Ze: “Call the soldiers over. Have everyone in this yard tied up and sent to Song Zhou City. Have them return to Qian Zhou with Duan Mu An Guo. This prince wants to see if Qian Zhou will give them a place to live and food to eat.” After saying this, he recalled something and stopped to ask Zhu Zi: “Live happily with your mother. If this prince hears again that your mother has been chased out to beg for food, you can go and accompany your wife.”

Feng Yu Heng ordered Ban Zou, “Leave some money for them. Keep an eye on them over the next little while. If someone else tries to do something to the mother, just do as his Highness ordered.”

Their group had come quickly and left quickly. Only after the carriage left disappeared without a trace did Bai Ze lead a large group of soldiers into the yard to tie the people up. Only then did these people understand that they had offended someone that they could not afford to offend.

Da Shun’s ninth prince bringing along imperial daughter Ji An to eat noodles, having a heart-to-heart conversation with the citizens, beating a vile wife and supporting the citizens were pieces of news that were spread around by the citizens. In an instant, Xuan Tian Ming and Feng Yu Heng’s standings were immediately improved. Those people that were reserved about Da Shun and still held some expectation for Duan Mu An Guo completely gave up on the idea of returning to Qian Zhou after hearing this news.

Xuan Tian Ming’s army was set to continue North at dawn the next day, heading straight toward Song Zhou. Right before advancing, Fu Ya found Feng Yu Heng and begged to go with the army to Song Zhou; however, this was stopped by Feng Yu Heng, only promising that she would do her best to look for the Fu family couple.

Intuition told her that Song Zhou would not be an easy place to assault. They would definitely not be as successful as they were with Guan Zhou. If things did not go well, there would be a river of blood. Bringing along Fu Ya would not just increase the problems, there would be no way for her to guarantee Fu Ya’s safety.

Fortunately, Fu Ya was a smart girl. If she was not allowed to go, she would not go. Feng Yu Heng requested Kong Sheng and the family of Zhao Tian Qi to look after her. Xuan Tian Ming left 5000 soldiers in Guan Zhou to keep the peace before he could feel at ease with leaving.

The army advanced North, and it became colder and colder, but the army’s morale was higher than ever. Especially the ones that had followed Xuan Tian Ming from the capital. This time, it was no longer Bai Fu Rong acting as a substitute at Xuan Tian Ming’s side. Instead, it was the real imperial daughter Ji An. Just this point alone caused them to feel proud and happy.

Feng Yu Heng and Xuan Tian Ming rode separate prized colts and advanced side by side. She counted on her fingers: “The new year just passed, and I am already 14 years of age. I will be 15 next year.”

“Un.” A certain person nodded, curling his lips into a sly smile and looking at her, “Beloved consort, in another year, this prince will present you the world and marry you.”