Marrying for someone else and being a widow? Stepmothers open classes to raise children

"My fellow students, although I, Xie Yunchen, was born into a wealthy family, I have never been proud of it. I came to Bailu Academy to seek knowledge and to realize my ambitions."

Xie Yunchen raised his voice, trying to let everyone hear his words, "As for Li Quansheng's notes, I do need them, but I will borrow them in a legitimate way, not by taking advantage of my power."

However, Xie Yunchen's explanation was not understood by everyone, but aroused greater anger. They accused Xie Yunchen of hypocrisy and said that he just wanted to cover up his crimes.

Zheng Xingliu waved his arms angrily and shouted, "We at Bailu Academy don't need scum like you! Today, we are going to expel you!"

The crowd was like a surging tide, surrounding Xie Yunchen tightly. His figure seemed lonely in the angry eyes of the crowd, like a lamb that had strayed into a pack of wolves. Xie Yunchen's brows were furrowed and his face was pale.

Zheng Xingliu stood at the front of the crowd, his eyes flashing with enthusiasm and determination. He waved his arms and shouted loudly: "My fellow students, our Bailu Academy is based on justice and fairness. How can we tolerate evil deeds like Xie Yunchen! He dares to be domineering in the academy, bullying the weak and robbing. Today we must speak for justice and expel him from the academy!"

Following Zheng Xingliu's instigation, the students echoed one after another. They waved their fists and shouted loudly: "Drive Xie Yunchen away! Expel the evil guy!" The voices became louder and louder, as if they were going to overturn the roof of the entire Bailu Academy.

Xie Yunchen tried his best to stay calm. He tried to move forward and explain his innocence, but every step was extremely difficult. His words were buried by the noisy hitting and angry shouting, like a fallen leaf that lost its direction in the wind.

"I don't know you, and I have never bullied any of my classmates!" Xie Yunchen shouted loudly, but his voice was so weak in the angry crowd. He looked at Zheng Xingliu, with a flash of doubt and anger in his eyes: "Why did you do this to me?"

Zheng Xingliu stood at the front of the crowd and raised his arms and shouted: "Classmates, we can't just sit there and watch. Xie Yunchen, a beast in human form, actually bullied the weak and snatched our classmates' notes. We absolutely cannot tolerate such scum!"

As Zheng Xingliu shouted, the students became more angry, and they picked up rotten vegetable leaves and rotten eggs in their hands and threw them at Xie Yunchen. Xie Yunchen retreated again and again, trying to avoid these attacks, but he had nowhere to escape and his body was soon stained.

"I didn't! You misunderstood!" Xie Yunchen tried his best to explain, but his voice seemed insignificant in the noisy clamor. He wanted to struggle out of the crowd, but every attempt ended in vain.

The scene became more chaotic, and some people even started to push Xie Yunchen. Xie Yunchen frowned in pain, unable to explain himself, but unwilling to be wronged.

A sudden roar broke the scene. Wu Jingying's appearance caused the students who had been besieging Xie Yunchen to panic and flee in all directions.

She held a long sword in her hand, the tip of the sword flashing a cold light in the sunlight, her eyes were firm, and full of inviolable majesty.

Wu Jingying's appearance made Xie Yunchen feel an unprecedented sense of security. Her firm eyes and upright posture seemed to be able to withstand all wind and rain. She asked Xie Yunchen with concern whether he was injured. Xie Yunchen was so moved that his eyes were wet, but he tried hard not to let the tears fall.

Wu Jingying looked around angrily and shouted, "Who bullied my husband? Stand up!" Her voice was like thunder, and everyone present took a step back. Her momentum was so strong that all the students were frightened, and even Zheng Xingliu couldn't help but take a few steps back. But Zheng Xingliu was a little unwilling in his heart. He was the initiator of this siege. If he retreated like this, wouldn't everyone look down on him?

Wu Jingying stood in front of Xie Yunchen holding a sword, her eyes swept across the students who were besieging her, and asked, "Who has evidence to prove that Xie Yunchen bullied you? Where is the evidence?" Her voice was cold and full of unquestionable majesty. The students looked at each other, and no one dared to respond.

"What do you mean? We just want justice!" Zheng Xingliu bravely tried to defend himself.

Wu Jingying sneered, her eyes like knives, pointing directly at Zheng Xingliu: "Since you are the initiator of this matter, then you should produce evidence. If you don't have evidence, then you are maliciously slandering, and I will not let you go!"

Zheng Xingliu's heart tightened. His evidence was not sufficient, and it could even be said to be full of loopholes. But he could not retreat, so he had to bite the bullet and go ahead.

Xie Yunchen's wife Wu Jingying stood in front of Xie Yunchen with a sword to protect him and asked the students who had evidence to prove that Xie Yunchen bullied them. The students looked at each other, and no one dared to answer Wu Jingying's question directly. They originally thought it was just a simple public opinion siege, but they didn't expect to encounter such a firm counterattack from Wu Jingying.

"We...we just heard it..." a timid student stammered.

Wu Jingying's eyes turned cold, and the sword in her hand trembled slightly: "Heard? Can you convict someone just by hearing about it? If so, then anyone can slander others at will!"

Zheng Xingliu, the leader of the siege, was held to his neck by Wu Jingying's sword. He was panicked and unable to provide evidence. Wu Jingying said she couldn't see blood because she was pregnant, but threatened to have a good talk with Zheng Xingliu. Zheng Xingliu was filled with fear. He originally thought that he could use public pressure to force Xie Yunchen to leave, but he didn't expect to encounter such a counterattack.

"You...what are you going to do?" Zheng Xingliu stuttered.

Wu Jingying sneered: "I just want you to know that my husband is not easy to bully. If you dare to talk nonsense again, I will never let you go!"

Xie Yunchen's servant had explained the truth to Wu Jingying, that Xie Yunchen had done nothing wrong, but was maliciously picked on by Zheng Xingliu and others. After hearing this, Wu Jingying became more determined that her husband was innocent, and Zheng Xingliu and others just wanted to take the opportunity to put others down and lift themselves up.

Wu Jingying's firm attitude and the threat of the sword tip made Zheng Xingliu and others realize that they might have misjudged the situation. Xie Yunchen was not easy to bully, especially his wife Wu Jingying. They originally thought that Xie Yunchen was just a weak scholar, but they didn't expect his wife to be so strong.

"Zheng Xingliu, listen to me, you must give me an explanation today!" Wu Jingying's voice was cold, and the tip of the sword was pressed tightly against Zheng Xingliu's throat, making him unable to move at all.

Zheng Xingliu's face was filled with horror, and he stammered as he explained, "Miss Wu, I really didn't frame Xie Yunchen. I was forced to say those words."

"Being forced? Do you think I will believe your lies?" Wu Jingying sneered disdainfully, "You have two choices now, either surrender yourself to Jingzhao Prefecture, or file a complaint with the emperor. Otherwise, I will make you feel the power of the government!"

Zheng Xingliu's legs softened and he fell to his knees, begging, "Miss Wu, please don't force me. I really don't want to go to the government office. I'm afraid..."