The Marquise: I Earn My Own Worship

"What kind of girls' school is this? I think it's just a bunch of low-class people. I heard that the female students are all daughters of farmers and slaves who were sold in the past. There's not even a daughter from a decent family with a clean background. What's the point of calling them students? It's ridiculous."

Lu Zhicheng had a sinister smile on his face. "Oh, right? I think you've forgotten the rule that women of low status are not allowed to attend school. Based on this, I can sue you for violating the rules of Xunlu Girls' School and punish you!"

The Great Chu stipulated that people of low status, slave status, and low status were not allowed to take the imperial examinations. Over time, the saying that academies would not accept these three types of people gradually emerged.

In fact, the status of slaves was the most relaxed. In general, the children of wealthy families would go to school with personal maids or servants. Over time, these slaves also learned to read, and some outstanding ones could even compose lyrics and poems.

It cannot be said that they were punished. After all, these female students did not take the imperial examinations, so they did not violate any law.

And this is under the premise that no one will pursue the matter. If it is taken too seriously, there is no way to find out the mistakes.

These female students were ignored. They had all passed the test clearly before His Majesty. His Majesty did not say anything, and the people below did not dare to comment.

But this kind of thugs mainly hit people with shit sticks. They can't kill people, but they are disgusting.

"That's strange. Could you tell me which law in the Great Chu explicitly states that slaves are not allowed to attend school? If I remember correctly, the law states that they can't take the imperial examinations. So, could it be that your words are more effective than the law?"

Chunniang raised her eyelids. If she hadn't been waiting for the dean, she would have left long ago.

"What a sharp-tongued woman! Then please ask this lady, oh master, to come with us."

"Are you from the government? If so, please show me your identity tokens. Otherwise, why should I follow you?"

"You are unwilling to accept my kind invitation, and you will be punished if you refuse my toast."

Looking at Chunniang's calm face, Lu Zhicheng felt angry. Now he just wanted to tie up this woman and give her a good beating.

She's just a woman. He's working for the Second Prince. So what if she dies?

The number of people who died at his hands cannot be counted on one hand, and his godfather will help him if anything happens.

He hadn't been provoked like this for a long time. Looking at Chun Niang standing high above him in the carriage, his eyes became more vicious and his teeth chattered.

Chunniang and Lu Zhicheng looked at each other, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, as if mocking him.

A string of reason snapped in his head, and Lu Zhicheng, his eyes red, issued an order: "Tie this woman up for me."

The dozen or so men stepped forward and only when they were close did they draw out the knives hidden in their sleeves.

"Be careful, there's a knife!"

Seeing the knife flash, the onlookers scattered.

Chunniang's pupils shrank and she took a step back.

This action pleased Lu Zhicheng, and the smile on his mouth widened, revealing his bloodshot gums.

Soon the two sides engaged in a melee. Because the other side had a knife, the female student's guards were at a disadvantage. They were unable to dodge and soon saw blood.

Suddenly, an arrow flew through the air and knocked away a knife that was about to pierce the old woman's chest.

Chunniang looked up and saw Dean Qiu.

Zuoqiu Shiyi lowered her right arm. There was a small sleeve crossbow tied to her left arm. The sleeve arrow just shot was shot by her.

She had learned how to use this kind of sleeve crossbow when she was traveling with her uncle on business trips.

The one she held was even smaller and more precise than the ones she'd used before. It had been developed by the artisans at the Women's Craftsmanship Academy and was already in production. It would soon be available at the Craftsmanship Pavilion in the capital.

The guards following Duan Bofu here have already rushed forward, surrounded Lu Zhicheng and others, and subdued them to the ground in no time.

"You bold thief, you are attempting to persecute the imperial baggage handlers in public. Immediately arrest and report to the authorities!"

Zuoqiu Shiyi showed the token in his hand and was pinned to the ground. Lu Zhicheng shouted, "You are just a teacher of a girls' school, how can you be the manager?"

Chunniang got off the carriage and walked to Zuoqiu Shiyi's side, then revealed the token on her waist.

Lu Zhicheng naturally saw it, and then he realized that he had been fooled.

Even if an ordinary teacher was kidnapped by them, at most people would come to demand his release, but if he was involved in the imperial supplies, he would be suspected of collaborating with the enemy.

Lu Zhicheng broke out in a cold sweat and began to suspect that this was a trap.

Suddenly, a truth flashed through his mind. Could it be that this news about Master Chun was really learned "accidentally"?

But this news was given to him by his godfather. Could it be that someone was deliberately misleading his godfather?

He didn't doubt his godfather, he just felt that they must have been cheated.

"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, it's all misunderstanding."

Lu Zhicheng's face was pressed to the ground and he quickly begged for mercy.

"I know this man in charge. Seeing how glamorous she is now, I felt sorry for my brother and surrounded her carriage with people. What a misunderstanding! I didn't know she...ah!"

Lu Zhicheng's nose was bleeding after being kicked by someone, and his face was covered with blood from rubbing against the ground.

"It's really funny. Not to mention that I've never seen you before, my husband has been dead for several years, and I often come to the capital, so how can I not see you? You appear at this critical moment. Are you a spy, trying to capture me and extract information about military rations?"

The people around soon gathered around again, they were professionals at watching the fun.

"Could he really be a spy? He doesn't look like a good person with his shifty eyes. If he is a spy, he must be reported to the authorities!"

These people were filled with righteous indignation. The men around them, or their nephews and nephews, had been drafted into the army and were now facing a life-or-death situation at the border.

When they heard there was a spy, men, women, young and old all stared at the group.

"No no!"

Lu Zhicheng didn't care about the nosebleed and quickly denied it.

"I'm not a spy. I live in the north of the city, how could I be a spy? I really do know Lai Sanwazi. This time, this time I'm wrong."

"You can't just talk, you have to apologize!"

Lu Zhicheng wiped the blood from his nose and said repeatedly, "Okay, okay, I apologize. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have slandered Xunlu Girls' School..."

"Tell me everything about how you slandered me!"

Chunniang scolded harshly.

Lu Zhicheng was startled and quickly added. He was secretly full of hatred in his heart, but his face was very sincere.

Zuoqiu Shiyi looked at this man who could rise and fall, and he was indeed a notorious ruthless character. He was stupid, but he also had some understanding.

"Everyone, I am Dean Qiu of Xunlu Girls' School. I believe we have met before at the girls' school market. Thank you for your help today, which prevented these villains from succeeding."

Seeing the dean sincerely thanking everyone, especially the ladies, they felt a little proud and couldn't help but straighten their chests.

"President Qiu, you're joking. The things you provide for women are cheap and useful, not to mention the free clinics you provide twice a year. We are all grateful to you. If it weren't for you, we women would have to suffer so much."