Who dares to gallop a horse in the town? Meng Ruyi frowned, a vague sense of unease creeping over her. Instinctively, she grabbed Zhang Yunyun and pulled her to the side, saying to the girl, "Be careful. Step aside!"
How audacious!
Zhang Yunyun also looked displeased. Although it was still morning, the streets were gradually getting busier. But who on earth was this person, daring to gallop a horse in the bustling market without any regard for the safety of passers - by?
What a brainless and audacious fool!
Meng Ruyi and Zhang Yunyun exchanged a glance. After standing aside, they saw the rider getting closer and closer. The horse's hooves kicked up the dust on the ground, making a rhythmic thudding sound.
"Send someone to stop him," Meng Ruyi frowned. Watching the rider getting closer without any sign of restraint and even speeding up, she felt even more annoyed. She said to her attendant.
"Yes, Miss."
Seeing this, Zhang Yunyun said to Meng Ruyi, "I really don't know where this fool came from."
Meng Ruyi nodded, planning to buy flowers from the little girl after this person left. The little girl in coarse cloth was standing across the street. When she saw Meng Ruyi looking at her, a shy smile appeared on her face, and she gratefully thanked Meng Ruyi.
Just as Meng Ruyi was about to return a smile, she saw the rider pull on the reins. The horse let out a long neigh and then stopped in front of the girl.
"Is he crazy!" Zhang Yunyun watched as the rider dismounted the horse in a deliberately cool way. She found it inconceivable and wanted to go up and scold him. "Is he really stupid or just pretending? Riding a horse is so dangerous. If he hadn't pulled the reins in time just now, wouldn't the little flower - selling girl have been in danger?"
Meng Ruyi frowned. The moment the little girl saw the rider, her face changed. She cast a helpless glance at Meng Ruyi and then quickly averted her eyes.
Zhang Yunyun also noticed this. She immediately raised her eyebrows and said to Meng Ruyi, "You rest today. I'm going to see if this person is really lawless, galloping a horse in the street and bullying a little girl!"
After saying that, Zhang Yunyun gave a look to the attendants beside her. Then, lifting her skirt, she trotted menacingly towards the little girl with them.
"You two go too. Don't let her get into trouble," Meng Ruyi said to her two attendants. Then she pulled Lianqiao and stood aside, watching Zhang Yunyun stop in front of the two.
"Hey! Do you know you were galloping a horse in the street just now?"
Seeing the little girl looking a bit pale and her eyes lighting up at the sight of herself, Zhang Yunyun got even angrier. She said to the man, "And you're bullying a little girl!"
As she spoke, Meng Ruyi motioned for the four attendants to separate the little girl from the man. At the same time, she tried to recall where she had seen this man's face before.
A horse wasn't cheap, and the fact that this man dared to gallop a horse in the street showed that he might have a powerful background. He should be the son of some family.
But after taking a few quick glances, Meng Ruyi still couldn't figure out who he was.
"What are you doing!" The man led his horse and tried to step forward. His face was arrogant. His bean - sized eyes stared fixedly at Zhang Yunyun. After seeing her clearly, he gave a flirtatious smile and said, "I was wondering who it was. Turns out it's a little beauty."
"Is the little beauty jealous? Came here to stop me?"
The man had a pock - marked face, bean - sized eyes, and a medium - built but rather plump body. As he spoke, the fat on his face jiggled, glistening in the sunlight.
Zhang Yunyun was thoroughly disgusted and instinctively took a step back, putting some distance between herself and the man.
Seeing this, the man's eyes showed a hint of pride. He thought Zhang Yunyun was afraid of his power. Just as he was about to take another step forward, he saw the servants beside Zhang Yunyun blocking in front of her, surrounding the young girl behind them and glaring at him menacingly.
"Little beauty," the man pouted unhappily when he saw Zhang Yunyun being blocked. He said, "I've got some influence around here."
But he didn't dare to be too absolute. The fact that Zhang Yunyun had servants with her was enough to show that she came from a good family. But which young lady would show up in public and wander the streets early in the morning?
She must have come out without telling her elders. Even if she was bullied, she wouldn't dare to tell them. As long as he wasn't too excessive, she would have to bear it. Besides, he was a grown man. He wouldn't be the one to suffer!
Thinking this way, the man's face was full of smiles, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes were so deep that they could trap a fly.
He had only come here today to block the little flower - selling girl beside him, but unexpectedly, he had an unexpected surprise. The young girl in front of him was good - looking, from a good family, and had a fiery temper. She was really appealing! Since he had met her, he must...
Meng Ruyi stood there coldly, watching him. She had already sent Baizhi to the Meng Mansion not far away to get help.
This man was so disgusting and evil. The way he looked at Zhang Yunyun, how could she not see what was on his mind?
Just as Meng Ruyi was about to go over, unexpectedly, Zhang Yunyun didn't turn her head. She waved her hand hanging on one side at Meng Ruyi, signaling her not to come up for the time being.
This man was like cow dung. Just getting close to him was disgusting. There was no need for Meng Ruyi to be bothered.
Zhang Yunyun thought of a quick resolution. She immediately motioned for the servants to step forward, intending to seize the man's horse and send him to the government.
But unexpectedly, this man, who seemed rather dull - witted, was actually so cunning that Zhang Yunyun was caught off guard. Seeing her give a look to the servants, he quickly jumped onto his horse and looked down at her from above.
"What? Does the little beauty want my horse? Why don't you get on my horse? I'll take you for a ride outside the city right now."
As he spoke, it seemed that the man was about to pull the reins and reach out to pick up Zhang Yunyun. The servants vigilantly guarded on both sides of Zhang Yunyun, not allowing the man to get close at all.
Seeing that he couldn't get close, the man had to give up. His eyes then turned to the little flower - selling girl standing aside.
Seeing something was wrong, Meng Ruyi immediately shouted towards Zhang Yunyun, "Be careful! He's going to target that little girl!"
Forcing a civilian girl in public! How daring he was!
"Go!"
Zhang Yunyun was furious. At her order, they first protected the little girl and herself together. She stared warily at the man and said, "My father is the county magistrate. You'd better leave quickly, or..."
Zhang Yunyun thought this man might be intimidated, but unexpectedly, the man smiled, a hint of contempt flashing across his eyes quickly. He said, "The county magistrate? Do you know who I am?"
Oh no. It seemed this man was not easy to deal with.
Zhang Yunyun was startled, but her face remained calm. She looked at the man and said, "So what! You galloped a horse in the street and bullied a little girl. That's a serious crime!"
"Serious crime?" A smug smile appeared on the man's face. He said to Zhang Yunyun, "The little beauty is really naive. Being too naive is just being stupid. Even if your father came today, he'd have to call me sir."