Zhou Xingru's blood pressure was rising, so he could only endure it and watch helplessly as these gang of ordinary people took possession of his daughter Chan'er's dowry.
According to the regulations of the imperial court, officials could take concubines and needed the wife's consent.
However, Zhou Xingru's wife was born into a prominent family. Her father and brothers are all officials with relatively high status, and she has developed a relatively strong character since she was a child.
His wife had given birth to several sons and would never allow Zhou Xingru to have a concubine.
Zhou Xingru could only keep Yun Niang outside, and no one would know about it. If she was exposed, it would be very detrimental to his official reputation.
Those political opponents could use this incident as an excuse to drag him down and take away his official position in the Imperial College.
Li Facai looked at Chan'er next to him and said with a smile: "This girl has been raised very well by you. Wu Guangguan's money was well spent."
When Yun Niang heard that Wu Guangguan was spending money, her heart trembled, and she subconsciously looked at Zhou Xingru next to her, praying silently not to talk nonsense.
As a result, things happened to develop in the direction Yun Niang had guessed.
Li Facai said proudly: "The girl you are raising is a foreigner anyway. She is not of the blood of the old Li family, so it is useless to raise her. I have already promised Wu Guanggun, collected ten taels of silver, and sold her to Wu Guanggun as a pawn." daughter in law."
"You!" Zhou Xingru's blood pressure could no longer be sustained. He was known to be kind in officialdom, but at this time he had thoughts of murder.
Zhou Xingru wanted to take a knife and chop Li Facai in front of him with a thousand cuts, as well as a bunch of relatives who came with him.
Li Facai was enjoying himself when he was suddenly interrupted. He turned around and glared at Zhou Xingru.
Li Facai cursed and said, "What are you doing? You, an outsider, don't interfere in Lao Li's family's own affairs."
Li Tongsheng began to show off his identity and threatened Zhou Xingru: "Don't talk nonsense. I have the reputation of Tongsheng. If you dare to talk nonsense again, I will give you a slap in the face."
As long as you have fame and fame, you can enjoy various privileges as your fame increases step by step.
Two ordinary people got into a fight, and the government arrested them and put them in jail.
When a scholar with the title of Tongsheng beats a common person, he only needs to pay a few dollars and will not be put in jail.
As Li Tongsheng mentioned Tongsheng's fame, Li Facai and other relatives all looked proud and full of pride.
Being a child is an honor that is enough to honor one's ancestors.
Pan Xiaoxian stood aside watching the show. When he saw Li Facai and his family, Zhou Xingru was almost furious, and he knew that his chance had come.
Pan Xiaoxian stood up in time and cursed: "You guys, you don't even know where this is, how dare you run wild on my own territory."
My officer?
When Li Facai heard these two words, he trembled subconsciously. He couldn't believe that the word "magistrate" was like heaven to the common people.
Li Tongsheng is the pride of the old Li family. He has not yet become an official, but is already regarded as a high official by his family and neighbors.
Li Tongsheng usually earned enough face, but when he heard that Pan Xiaoxian in front of him was a real official, he began to retreat.
However, for many people, face is more important than life.
Li Tongsheng tried to save his face and said, "It's such a coincidence that I met an official at Yun Niang's house. You should tell me clearly which yamen you are an official in."
Because of the experience he had at Liu Rushi's house last time, Pan Xiaoxian often wore official uniforms every time he went out.
Pan Xiaoxian unbuttoned his coat, revealing the green official uniform and the quail patch embroidered on his chest.
Li Facai and others may not recognize the official uniforms of high-ranking officials because they have not been exposed to them and would not recognize them if they saw them.
Pan Xiaoxian's official uniform is different, because he is only the lowest official, but an official that ordinary people can often see.
Li Tongsheng no longer spoke harshly, and his attitude suddenly became polite: "May I ask which yamen you are an official in?"
Pan Xiaoxian took a few steps forward and stood in front of Yun Niang and Chan'er: "Imperial Imperial College."
Li Tongsheng's legs trembled and he almost knelt on the ground on the spot.
The Imperial College has the right to abolish scholars' academic titles.
Although Li Tongsheng didn't know whether Pan Xiaoxian had this right, he didn't dare to offend the officials of the Imperial College even if he was killed.
If there weren't many people standing in the yard, these people were relatives of Li Tongsheng. I really wanted to kneel on the ground and kowtow to Pan Xiaoxian to admit his mistake.
It cannot have any adverse impact on Tong Sheng's reputation.
Li Tongsheng has become the pride of his family because of his fame as a child.
If you lose your reputation as a child.
Life is simply worse than death.
Li Facai no longer had the arrogance he had just now. He completely changed his appearance, nodding and bowing like a slave.
Li Facai slapped his face hard and apologized: "I was too conceited to recognize that you are an official. It's just that the matter of Yun Niang's house and Chan'er is our old Li family's own business. Outsiders shouldn’t meddle in other people’s business.”
Pan Xiaoxian glanced at Zhou Xingru without leaving any trace. He was already relieved, but his face turned ugly because of these words.
Pan Xiaoxian pointed at Li Facai and said, "Bitch, did I let you speak? Li Tongsheng went over and slapped him in the mouth."
Li Tongsheng was in a dilemma. It wasn't that he didn't want to slap his father, but he was willing to slap all the relatives present as long as it didn't cause any harm to Tongsheng's reputation.
It's just that he doesn't want to be known as unfilial.
Pan Xiaoxian said with a fierce face: "You have to think clearly about the rights of the Imperial College."
Li Tongsheng knew very well that what Pan Xiaoxian said was suspected of threatening him.
It is very likely that it will not have any impact on his childhood fame.
However, Li Tongsheng didn't dare to gamble.
"Snapped!"
Li Tongsheng walked over, raised his palm high, and slapped him hard.
The force used was so strong that it made people suspect that the person being whipped was not his father, but his enemy.
Li Facai was stunned by the slap, his eyes were filled with stars, and his ears were ringing.
"Snapped!"
"Snapped!"
"Snapped!"
Following a series of blows, Li Facai was beaten by his own son, and his mouth drew blood.
Relatives stood nearby, their eyelids twitching, and they quickly took a few steps back.
Even if Li Tongsheng suddenly had a seizure and came in front of them, he would give them a few words.
Li Tongsheng was slapped in the mouth more than a dozen times in a row, and his palms were numb. He begged, "Can I stop?"
Pan Xiaoxian glanced at Zhou Xingru next to him. He was really relieved this time. He felt very happy when he saw Li Facai being slapped in the mouth by his son.
Pan Xiaoxian saw that the top leader had not completely calmed down and said with a straight face: "You can stop when I say stop."
Li Tongsheng had no choice but to continue slapping his mouth, but he didn't dare to fool him, so he still slapped loudly.
After being slapped more than twenty times in a row, Li Tongsheng began to feel frightened, fearing that he would slap his father to death.
Pan Xiaoxian noticed Zhou Xingru nodded with satisfaction, and finally said: "That's okay."
