Upon Yun Xiao's appearance, Shen Jin'an turned his head to glance at her. He quickly recognized Yun Xiao as the fool from Prince Yun's manor. Hearing that she was no longer foolish, it seemed to be true.
He hadn't expected this fool to have regained her senses, and to be so pure, elegant, and refined like orchid or plum blossom, captivating everyone's attention. Truly extraordinary.
Unlike the pretentious women in the manor, Shen Jin'an smirked.
"Isn't this the foolish daughter of Prince Yun's manor? I heard you're no longer a fool, and it appears to be true. However, your mind still seems a bit slow."
No one else dared to stop him, only she did. Was she not foolish?
As soon as his words fell, the onlookers saw a flash of white light before their eyes. They didn't even see what happened, only heard two sharp slaps. Shen Jin'an was struck on both cheeks, his body thrown from his tall horse, falling face-first into the mud, unable to move.
Yun Xiao's stern voice rang out, "Your mouth truly reeks. Why didn't your father raise a person, but instead raised a beast? You do no good deeds, only wicked ones."
Angry shouts erupted, and many in the crowd cheered.
Shen Jin'an's face turned ashen. The Shen manor's servants hurried back, fussing over their young master, surrounding Shen Jin'an and asking about his well-being.
Shen Jin'an's lip was bleeding from being bitten, mixed with mud and water, making him look utterly disheveled. Everyone who saw him couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Among these people, perhaps only those from Prince Yun's manor could contend with the Shen family. Everyone knew that Prince Yun's manor was now the powerful house of Dong Qin.
In front of the people from Prince Yun's manor, what was Shen Jin'an?
However, Shen Jin'an had never suffered such a loss. He cared not for seniority, immediately waving his hand to command the servants beside him, "Go, grab this fool for me."
Yun Xiao glared at him coldly. Shen Jin'an couldn't help but shiver, his legs feeling weak, and he retreated behind the servants.
Seeing that Yun Xiao was alone, over a dozen servants from the Shen manor surged forward.
The onlookers became worried. At this moment, Yun Xiao let out a cold shout, "Liu Xing, Jing Yun, strike them! Beat them to death and throw them to the dogs."
As her words fell, two figures leaped through the air. It was Liu Xing and Jing Yun. Swift as lightning, they arrived in an instant, their hands and feet moving like a whirlwind. Kicking, slapping, and sweeping, the Shen manor's servants were quickly beaten until they cried out in agony, their faces bruised and swollen, groaning pitifully as they lay collapsed together.
After dealing with these men, Liu Xing and Jing Yun retreated a step and stood firm.
A smile played on Yun Xiao's lips as she walked towards them step by step. Shen Jin'an's face turned deathly pale, afraid to look at the woman before him, as if she were a terrifying, hellish Asura.
Shen Jin'an retreated step by step, accidentally tripping and falling, struggling to get up on all fours.
By this time, Yun Xiao had walked over and stepped on Shen Jin'an's hand, her force substantial. She pressed down hard, and a pig-like wail echoed through Meihua Mountain Villa, along with continuous pleas.
"I won't dare, I won't dare anymore."
Yun Xiao completely ignored him, continuing to press down. Her face was full of smiles, the stark contrast between Shen Jin'an's pain and her gentleness evident.
The onlookers breathed a sigh of relief, viewing Yun Xiao as a savior heroine.
Only Sima Bingxin, seeing that Yun Xiao had attracted everyone's attention and they were no longer looking at her, became enraged. She let out a cold, disdainful snort and lowered her head.
At the edge of the crowd, Yun Zhen spoke softly, "Xiao'er is better."
Yun Xiao looked up. It was her elder brother who had dismounted from the carriage. She retracted her foot. Shen Jin'an, in pain and unable to get up, felt a sense of relief as the demoness removed her foot.
Who knew that the person who had taken two steps would suddenly turn, unleashing a spinning kick directly at Shen Jin'an? Shen Jin'an was kicked several steps away, falling to the ground. Several teeth fell from his mouth, his jaw was dislocated, and he could no longer speak, only groaning and whimpering. He tilted his head and fainted.
Yun Xiao swept her gaze over the Shen manor's servants, who were lying scattered in disarray, and spoke chillingly.
"Go back and tell Lord Shen that I have disciplined his son for him. If I ever see him misbehave again, I will beat him so badly that he cannot even see his mother."
With that, she turned and lightly clapped her hands, walking to Yun Zhen's side, smiling as she said,
"Brother, it's alright now."
"You."
Yun Zhen gave her a doting glare. She was clearly still harboring anger, which was why she had taken it out on Shen Jin'an. It was that fellow's bad luck to have run into her when she was in a foul mood.
As the two were speaking, someone squeezed through the crowd, smiling as they said,
"Cousin is so formidable."
Yun Xiao knew who it was without turning around. Apart from Li Ruoyun, who else would be so tactless?
Seeing that Yun Xiao didn't respond, Li Ruoyun looked up at her cousin Yun Zhen. Yun Zhen nodded, a rare gesture. Li Ruoyun immediately became happy and went to his side: "Cousin, is Aunt well?"
It seemed the Li family already knew that the Princess of Prince Yun's manor had returned to Prince Yun's manor, which made Li Ruoyun seem a bit more arrogant.
The surrounding people gradually dispersed. Many of the young masters from noble families showed looks of admiration as they slowly parted ways and headed towards the entrance of Meihua Mountain Villa.
As Yun Xiao, Yun Zhen, and Li Ruoyun were talking, a teasing voice suddenly came from the side.
"Young Master Yun, long time no see."
Yun Xiao looked up. It was a handsome young man, wearing a silver-red robe adorned with scattered flowers. He held a jade flute, his dark hair cascading down, held up by a silver hairpin, exuding an elegant and refined aura. His clear eyes held admiration. Seeing Yun Xiao look over, he nodded slightly and smiled faintly.
Anyone with eyes could see that this young man had taken a liking to Yun Xiao.
Unfortunately, Yun Xiao only glanced at him before turning her attention elsewhere.
The young man seemed slightly disappointed, but Yun Zhen recognized him and greeted him with a clasped fist, "It's Young Master Song, apologies, apologies."
As they spoke, they walked into the manor. The Song young master asked with a smile, "Is this my sister?"
"Indeed, my sister Yun Xiao."
Yun Zhen introduced her, turning to look at Yun Xiao, and smiled gently, "Xiao'er, this is Young Master Song Qingyu, the son of Minister Song of the Ministry of Works."
Yun Xiao smiled and nodded, saying nothing. This Song Qingyu seemed decent enough, but a bit weak. He was likely a gentleman who couldn't even lift a chicken, which was why he had the intention but not the strength earlier.
As they talked, the group arrived at the entrance of the manor.
The owner of the manor, an elder, was waiting for them. Seeing them walk in, he hurried to greet them, politely clasping his fist, "Thank you very much to this young lady just now."
Yun Xiao waved her hand. In truth, she hadn't intentionally helped him. She was just feeling a bit vexed and had found someone to vent her frustration on. Now she felt much better and didn't dare to accept his gratitude.
"You are too kind, elder."