Great, it's just a lackey, we're saved!

Chapter 54 I was wrong, I'm willing to make amends!

Amidst the public's outrage, Ziyu became somewhat frightened.

As a palace maid in charge of the princess's residence, she rarely interacted with ordinary people.

But they also knew the terror of boiling public resentment.

Seeing so many people criticizing her and Zhou Wei, Ziyu was afraid that the people might take drastic actions in the heat of the moment.

There were only two of them, Zhou Wei and she, and they were outnumbered.

If the people rushed up together, they could easily trample the two of them into a pulp.

Out of fear, Ziyu had the idea of ​​backing down, thinking it was better to avoid trouble.

This family of four is too difficult to deal with; I'll just consider myself unlucky!

"Sister Wei..." Ziyu whispered to Zhou Wei, "How about we call it quits and go..."

Mei Xingyue lay on the ground pretending to cry, but when she caught a glimpse of Ziyu's actions out of the corner of her eye, she felt a surge of smugness.

You little bitch, you dare to mess with me?

When I was ruling the whole country, you little slut weren't even born yet!

Jiang Nianmei was influenced by Mei Xingyue from a young age and knew best how to press her advantage and not let a point go unpunished.

Seeing that Ziyu was about to back down, the little girl immediately set her sights on the antique painting in Ziyu's arms.

"Dear grandpas, grandmas, uncles, aunts, and cousins, my younger brother has been severely injured by this older sister, and I'm afraid he won't survive!"

“We came to the capital with our mother to find our relatives, but we’ve run out of money. Now we’re being extorted and bullied. Please, grandparents, uncles, aunts and uncles, help us!”

Jiang Nianmei's eyes were swollen like walnuts from crying, making her look pitiful.

Although Jiang Nianxing is arrogant and thinks highly of herself, she also knows how to assess the situation.

He felt that these people were not worth asking for help, but he could still swallow his pride and cry along with Mei Xingyue and her sister.

Jiang Nianxing always kept in mind Mei Xingyue's teachings.

Even those born into privilege don't always have a smooth life. When it's time to seize an opportunity, you have to be fiercely competitive; when it's time to be shameless, you have to be more shameless than anyone else!

In the original storyline, even after Jiang Nianxing became the Crown Prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty, he continued to implement this theory.

He even discovered that Mei Xingyue's outlook on life was more suited to survival in the royal family.

He also became very successful because of this!

Since her older sister had started, Jiang Nianxing was even less afraid. She frowned and tears started falling.

"Uncles and elders, I'm too young to protect my mother, but I'll fight these thieves to the death!"

"If I die, please, my uncles and elders, give me a straw mat so that my mother can take my body back to our hometown."

Jiang Nianxing's words were even more inflammatory!

Some people even shed tears because of this, and turned to glare angrily at Zhou Wei and Ziyu.

Blacksmith Wang Tiezhu immediately stopped him, saying, "Young man, don't try to kill yourself! Everyone's here today, I don't believe they'd dare bully anyone!"

"So what if it's the Princess's residence? Does the Princess's residence not abide by the law?"

"Don't worry, buddy, someone has already reported it to the authorities. I don't believe they're not afraid."

With Wang Tiezhu taking the lead, the people seemed to have gained confidence.

Hearing that someone had already reported it to the authorities only strengthened his resolve to help Mei Xingyue and her son.

Ziyu saw in these people's eyes a desire to try their luck, as well as a malicious intent to stir up trouble!

Several idle men were even rubbing their feet while staring at her and Zhou Wei with lewd eyes.

These people are definitely trying to take advantage of the chaos!

Looking at the smeared faces of the idlers and the filthy fingernails, Ziyu felt a churning in her stomach.

My heart was filled with fear!

If these people really rush up, she and Zhou Wei will probably be humiliated.

"Sister Wei... let's go..." Ziyu's voice trembled slightly.

Zhou Wei still held onto Jiang Nianyue with one hand, her gaze sweeping over everyone with a smile on her face.

Although Jiang Nianyue had a low IQ, he gave all his remaining rationality to Mei Xingyue.

After Mei Xingyue signaled to him with her eyes not to move, Jiang Nianyue stopped punching and kicking Zhou Wei.

Therefore, it looks as if Zhou Wei unilaterally abused the child!

Zhou Wei's smile only further enraged the onlookers.

"You little girl, how can you still laugh?"

"Yes! Look at this child, his mouth is full of blood, and he's lost several teeth. How can you still laugh?"

"Aren't you going to let go? This child is a person, not some chick. Is it appropriate for you to carry him like this?"

As someone spoke, they slowly approached, intending to attack Zhou Wei.

Those idlers had their eyes gleaming, eagerly looking for an opportunity!

Ziyu gripped Zhou Wei's arm tightly, her heart pounding in her chest.

At this moment, Zhou Wei shouted sternly, "Get out of here!"

This powerful voice, carrying an unyielding authority, immediately intimidated the people who were about to rush forward.

Seeing this, several idlers quickly followed the crowd and retreated.

One person, somewhat unwilling to accept this, hid behind the crowd and jeered, "Little girl, you hit her so hard, not only did you beat her but you also extorted her. No matter how loudly you shout, you have no right to complain."

"Let's all go together, pin them down, and hand them over to the authorities. That would be a good deed."

With a provocation from the idler, the people who had just stepped back stopped again.

Yes!

They're just two little girls, what do they have to be afraid of?

If everyone works together, how can we not subdue them?

Seeing that the crowd was slowly gathering around, Zhou Wei spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Little girl, you're saying I beat your brother so badly he's almost dead, and you don't have the money to treat him?"

Upon hearing this, the people stopped in their tracks and all looked at Jiang Nianmei.

Jiang Nianmei didn't know what Zhou Wei meant, so she could only go along with her and say, "Yes, sister! Mother led us all the way to the capital, and we ran out of money long ago."

"My younger brother is barely breathing now. If we don't have the money for treatment, he probably won't live past today..."

Jiang Nianmei began to sob again as she spoke, which drew sympathy from everyone.

Zhou Wei smiled and looked down at Jiang Nianmei, who was kneeling on the ground.

"Little girl, it was wrong of me to hit your brother..."

Ziyu breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Zhou Wei admit her mistake.

It's good that Sister Wei is willing to back down!

She thought Zhou Wei would fight to the bitter end, after all, Zhou Wei was someone who couldn't stand being taken advantage of.

But now, given the circumstances, it's not shameful to lower your head a little.

"Sister Wei..." Ziyu was about to say something when Zhou Wei spoke up again.

“If it was my fault, then I should compensate you!” Zhou Wei said, pointing to the box Ziyu was holding. “But I was in such a hurry to leave that I didn’t bring any money with me. How about I compensate you with this painting?”

Upon hearing this, a glint of greed flashed in Jiang Nianmei's eyes, and she was overjoyed.

She traveled all over the country with Mei Xingyue and saw the world.

The box in Ziyu's hand was clearly of great value!

Jiang Nianmei quickly exchanged a glance with her mother, Mei Xingyue, and timidly said, "Sister, I don't know anything about painting..."

Zhou Wei smiled sheepishly: "It doesn't matter if you don't understand, there are plenty of people who do."

"Ziyu, bring out the painting so everyone can admire it!"

Ziyu was completely confused and didn't understand what Zhou Wei was going to do.

Seeing Zhou Wei's insistence, she could only take the painting out of the box and flick her wrist slightly.

A painting titled "Girl Practicing Swordplay" was presented to everyone!

Immediately, a scholar exclaimed, "Heavens! This is a painting by the Canaanite sage!"