At that moment —
Right at that moment —
In the distance came the sound of hooves and wheels rolling on the bluestone.
The people on the street were so shocked that they quickly scattered to the sides. The peddlers' stalls didn't have time to move away before they were kicked to the ground by a few horses that rushed over.
Wei Yi only cared about running. By the time he looked up, the horses were already charging towards him.
His feet were rooted to the ground, his pupils dilated. He had no intention of dodging.
Wei Yi only cared about running. By the time he looked up, the horses were already charging towards him.
The people on the horses had no intention of pulling on the reins. Instead, they lashed their whips and shouted.
"Out of the way! Out of the way! "
Just as the horses were about to charge towards Wei Yi —
Ji Yunshu suddenly grabbed his arm. She wanted to pull him to the side, but Wei Yi's body was firmly rooted to the ground. She did not have enough strength, so she took a few steps forward to block Wei Yi's path and hugged him.
Everyone stared at the scene with wide eyes.
If the horses charged over, the two of them would either die or be seriously injured!
The people on the horses were ferocious and ferocious as they charged over.
At that critical moment —
Two figures suddenly leaped out and kicked the hooves of several horses.
The horses neighed in pain and fell to the ground, crushing the vendors' stalls on both sides.
Even the people on the horses tumbled down.
The crowd was in an uproar!
Shi Zijin and Shi Ziran stood firmly in front of the crowd, staring coldly at them.
"How arrogant. How dare they ride their horses on the streets. This is not the Emperor's territory after all."
Shi Ziran snorted.
Shi Zijin walked to Ji Yunshu's side. "Teacher Ji, are you alright?"
She shook her head and looked at Wei Yi. That fellow was clearly frightened. His eyes were wide open and his body was trembling.
"Wei Yi, don't be afraid. I'm here."
She rubbed his cold hands and hugged his trembling body.
Suddenly —
"Which idiot dares to oppose us?"
The voice was extremely fierce.
One of the people who had fallen off the horse got up and pointed at Shi Ziran and the others.
Shi Ziran was afraid of nothing. He narrowed his eyes. "Who gave you the guts to run amok in the market?"
"Are you blind? Don't you know who we are? "
"Who cares who you are? I've never been afraid of anyone. If you bump into my master, it won't be as simple as falling off the horse. Breaking an arm or a leg or even death is possible. "
Arrogant face!
It was probably because he had been with Jing Rong for a long time.
Ever since they left Shanhuai County, he and Shi Zijin had only returned to the capital once. They had just caught up to the main group when they encountered such a scene.
Fortunately, he managed to make it in time. Otherwise, if something had happened to Ji Yunshu and Wei Yi, his Highness would definitely cry himself to death.
After hearing Shi Ziran's words, the other party was infuriated. He pointed at the flag behind him.
"Kid, watch carefully. We are from the Longyang Escort Agency. Anyone who blocks our way is courting death."
As he spoke, he ordered his men to step forward with sabers.
Shi Ziran and Shi Zijin also readied themselves for battle.
But before the two sides could start fighting, a voice came from the carriage behind, "Stop."
The few people who had been aggressive immediately became listless and retreated to the side.
A person came down from the carriage. He was tall and burly, and he was also dressed in martial arts attire. He looked to be in his fifties, and his dignified face did not lose the imposing manner of a leader. His sinister and powerful eyes condensed a ball of cold light, as if several knives were revolving in his eyes, and he could cut people into a bloody mess at any moment.
They did not dare to look him in the eye.
Even Shi Ziran, who was usually fearless, felt a chill in his heart.
The newcomer stepped forward in a pair of iron-trimmed boots.
"Chief Escort."
The people on both sides greeted him respectfully.
Yuan Tongyang's eyelids drooped. He looked at Shi Ziran and suddenly pulled out a dagger from his waist. He thought he was going to stab Shi Ziran, but unexpectedly …
He swung the dagger to the side and stabbed it into the thigh of the aggressive man.
The man let out a blood-curdling scream and knelt on the ground.
He was sweating profusely!
Yun Tongyang's stern expression changed as well. He lowered his body and spoke politely to Shi Ziran, "Our Longyang Escort Agency has never been one to stir up trouble. We've just returned to the city today and had some urgent matters to attend to. That's why this happened. Please forgive us, Young Masters. If we've offended you in any way, I, Yun Tongyang, would like to apologize. I hope you will forgive us."
He cupped his hands.
He did not look like a boorish man at all!
Shi Ziran glanced at the flag on the carriage behind them and smirked. "Your Longyang Escort Agency is really impressive. You're using the name of an escort agency to cause trouble on the streets. If you kill someone and cause trouble, even the yamen won't dare to touch you."
"Please excuse us. Our Rising Dragon Escort Agency is not a shady business. We are a legitimate escort agency. My subordinates have done something wrong and I have already taught them a lesson. As for the things that have been knocked over, our Rising Dragon Escort Agency will make up for them. If any of you are harmed, I will take responsibility." "That's right. That's right.
"Chief Escort Yun is quite satisfactory in his work."
"Young Masters, please show some respect."
Shi Ziran glanced back. Seeing that Ji Yunshu and Wei Yi were unharmed, he did not want to continue causing trouble. After all, he was Prince Rong's man. If something happened, the prince would be implicated.
Thereupon …
He thought for a moment and decided to drop the matter.
"Since Chief Escort Yun has said so, I don't want to make things difficult for you. However, this is the main street. Don't do something like this again in the future. If you hurt someone, it will be a big problem."
"Yes, this Yun will remember."
Very obedient!
The way he spoke did not seem to match his current attire at all.
This person clearly had a strong desire for control. Although he spoke politely, from his actions of stabbing his subordinate with a dagger, it could be seen that not only was he a person who had a desire for control, but he was also extremely ruthless. If anyone resisted his control, the consequences could be imagined!
Others couldn't understand it, but Ji Yunshu saw it all clearly!
After the crowd dispersed, Yun Tongyang ordered his men to compensate the peddlers. He packed up and left.
Ji Yunshu comforted Wei Yi, but his face was pale as he curled up in her arms, trembling.
When they returned to the yamen, she had Mo Ruo take a look at him. He said that it was due to the shock and that he would be fine after two days of rest.
Ji Yunshu stayed by his bedside for a while, feeling extremely guilty.
"I should have held him back and not let him run out. It's my fault. If something had happened to him, I would have died."
Jing Rong, who was standing by her side, said, "Don't blame yourself and don't worry. Mo Ruo said that he's fine. Let him rest. Let's go out first."
She nodded.
After they left, Fang Mingshan stood at the door.
"It's this official's fault. I should have sent someone to guard Young Master Wei. Please punish me, Your Highness."
Jing Rong waved his hand. "It's all in the past. It has nothing to do with you." He asked, "Who were those people?"
"They were from the Longyang Escort Agency. It's an agency under the imperial court that specializes in transporting tributes and goods."
Shi Ziran leaned against a nearby pillar and sneered. "No wonder they were so arrogant. What's the background of that Chief Escort of the Longyang Escort Agency?"
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