Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 2121: Are You Trying to Revolt?

The Fan Clan must have dispatched Fan Ruyin to undermine him, Shao Yunduan speculated. It seemed inevitable!

As anticipated, the citizens’ laughter rendered Sun Meng and his cohorts visibly incensed. They seethed with anger and humiliation!

“Shao Yunduan, are you plotting treason?” Sun Meng’s tone was biting, his subordinates shooting daggers at Shao Yunduan.

Had they not been in Anze Province, Shao Yunduan had no doubt they would have attacked him outright.

Shao Yunduan composed himself, his voice steady. “General Sun, what baseless accusations are these? Why stoop to quarreling with an ignorant woman?”

Sun Meng sneered. “You’ve always been cunning! I won’t trust a single word from you! Proving your innocence should be simple, but this woman has insulted the Emperor! I’ll apprehend them! And these fools dare mock the Emperor! How disrespectful! Do I need to spell out your duties, Lord Shao? Are your officers merely for show?”

Fan Ruyin and her daughter were stunned, as were the bystanders.

Though not all agreed with Sun Meng’s assertions, they recognized that this sudden “general” wielded some influence. Otherwise, Shao Yunduan wouldn’t tolerate his impertinence.

Seeing Sun Meng’s fierce demeanor, she was further taken aback.

The first rule of enjoying a spectacle was ensuring one’s safety. It wouldn’t be worth it if it brought about disaster.

The timid spectators hastened to depart in fear, prompting others to follow suit.

“What are you waiting for? Seize them all!” Sun Meng commanded the bailiffs.

Yet, the officers remained motionless, casting helpless glances at Shao Yunduan.

Sun Meng’s fury escalated. He pointed accusingly at Shao Yunduan, his lips curling in a sneer. “Very well, Lord Shao seeks to rebel! Attack!”

With a resounding roar, Sun Meng lunged at Shao Yunduan. While his brethren may have engaged in many unreasonable acts, in this chaotic world, especially for those versed in martial arts, achieving renown required a certain level of skill.

Sun Meng had fought his way up from among the ranks of mere attendants to become a trusted and esteemed protector of his master. Naturally, he possessed some prowess.

He was well aware, however, that relying solely on himself wouldn’t suffice. He needed to ensure all his brethren were equally formidable.

Naturally, Sun Meng’s chosen and recruited subordinates couldn’t all be ineffectual.

When the time for combat arrived, they proved quite formidable.

Hang Xingshan and Ah Du were present, along with a group of rigorously trained bailiffs. How could they allow Sun Meng to prevail?

Shao Yunduan even managed to pull Qiao Xuan close to protect her.

Hang Xingshan and Ah Du shouted, “Protect the Lord!” and engaged Sun Meng and his cohorts in combat.

The streets descended into chaos. People screamed and scattered in all directions. Amidst the mayhem, clashes erupted—pushing, hitting, stumbling, and falling—creating a scene of pandemonium.

Upon exchanging blows, the expressions of Sun Meng and his followers shifted, tinged with a hint of panic.

Hang Xingshan, Ah Du, and their allies proved overpowering. These bailiffs were skilled combatants, far more fierce and potent than Sun Meng and his associates had anticipated.

It was a stark contrast to the bailiffs they encountered elsewhere!

This served as damning evidence.

Shao Yunduan’s ambitions were laid bare. The government office wouldn’t harbor such a formidable officer if he didn’t have aspirations beyond mere governance.