Chapter 1294 - 1300 Rumors Arise (2)
Xiang Yun, as the Young Madam of Duke Li Guo’s Mansion and a person of noble status, naturally would not carry money on her person. At this moment, she was surrounded and coerced by a group of injured commoners, with no choice but to agree to their demands, yet she was unable to produce any money.
"Everyone, please wait for my guards and maids to arrive," she said. "They will certainly compensate you."
A drunk man, whose arm had been grazed by a horse carriage, saw Xiang Yun’s head adorned with jewels and that she was alone, so he grew covetous. "Young Madam, saving a life is like putting out a fire. What if the delay caused by waiting for your people worsens our injuries? Since you are unwilling to compensate, I’ll just take what I need..." he said as he reached out with his oily claw to grab the heavy silk golden phoenix hairpin on Xiang Yun’s head.
Startled, Xiang Yun let out a cry of alarm and hugged her head, retreating backwards.
Seeing Xiang Yun dodge, the drunk man extended his claw to rob her again. Just as his hand was about to reach the heavy silk golden phoenix hairpin on her head, suddenly, a cold glint flashed by. A willow leaf knife, carrying a chill breeze, flew past, ’whooshing’ accurately and embedding itself in the man’s wrist.
The drunk man was shocked for a moment, then started shouting loudly while clutching his pierced wrist.
"Ah, my hand—"
The crowd gasped in surprise and looked in the direction from which the knife had come. Outside the crowd, Situ Changge, frowning, walked over. He arrived beside Xiang Yun and positioned himself protectively in front of her. His handsome face was covered with ominous clouds as he coldly surveyed the people and the drunk man who was wailing like a ghost howling like a wolf.