The abstinent and powerful minister is cold and aloof during the day, but he adores her in his dream

Chapter 21 Almost Lost His Reputation
Upon seeing him, Zhiwan felt only bad luck. Knowing that she was alone at the moment and would suffer if she stayed, she didn't say anything more to him and turned to run away.

Seeing that she was about to run away, Wang Zeren quickly gave a wink to the servant beside him.

The servant immediately rushed forward and blocked Zhiwan's path.

Wang Zeren sneered and closed his folding fan. "Zhiwan, I only want to take you as my concubine because you have some beauty. You'd better obey me obediently, otherwise, if you anger me, I won't show you any mercy!" After saying that, he looked her up and down with a lewd gaze.

Zhiwan was disgusted. Seeing that both her path and the path in front of her were blocked, a layer of fine sweat immediately seeped out from her fair forehead.

How to do?
She was no match for the two men.

If she falls into Wang Zeren's hands, she will be ruined.

Zhiwan suppressed her fear and forced herself to remain calm, saying, "Young Master Wang, are you sure you really want to be enemies with the Duke of Dingguo's mansion?"

Wang Zeren laughed loudly, "Zhiwan, you're just an orphan. The Duchess of Dingguo took pity on you and let you stay in her mansion. Do you really think you're a young lady of the Duke of Dingguo's mansion?"

"Did Lu Xin tell you that?" Zhiwan asked, clenching her fists.

"So what if it is?" Wang Zeren said dismissively.

"So, you're blocking this spot today because you were instigated by Lu Xin?" Zhiwan asked again.

Seeing that she kept asking questions, Wang Zeren lost his patience and said fiercely, "Stop talking nonsense. While I still have patience with you, obediently submit to me, or I will make you wish you were dead!"

Last time, he was caught off guard and fell into this little bitch's trap, becoming the laughingstock of everyone. Today, he's determined to get his money back with interest!

Cold sweat soaked Zhiwan's back. She deliberately shouted, "Wang Zeren, you've been fooled by Lu Xin!"

"What do you mean?" Wang Zeren was stunned.

“Although Madam Lu took pity on me and took me in, she loves me very much. The flower viewing banquet at the Duke of Dingguo’s mansion last time was also organized by Madam Lu for me. Lu Xin and I have always been at odds. She wants to use you to get rid of me. If something happens to me today, my aunt will definitely avenge me. You, including your Wang family, will be in big trouble. Young Master Wang, you should think carefully about whether you want to offend the Duke of Dingguo’s mansion for my sake.” Zhiwan said, word by word.

Upon hearing this, Wang Zeren hesitated.

If, as Zhiwan said, Madam Wei dotes on her, then if he harms her, the entire Wang family will inevitably suffer a terrible fate.

The Duke of Dingguo's mansion wielded immense power, and the Wang family simply could not withstand their retaliation.

Why would he cause his family to suffer for the sake of a woman?
"Young master, perhaps we should just forget about it," the servant said, becoming somewhat wary.

Wang Zeren was about to give up, but when he looked up and saw Zhiwan's pretty face and her soft, alluring body, his bestial instincts finally prevailed.

He stared at Zhiwan with beastly eyes and said recklessly, "What are you afraid of? There's no one here. We'll just rape her and then kill her. Who will know?"

Zhiwan's expression changed, and taking advantage of the servant's inattention, she quickly stomped on his foot. As he bent over to clutch his foot, she took off running.

"Useless trash!" Wang Zeren roared. "Go after them now!"

The servant, ignoring his aching feet, hurriedly chased after Zhiwan.

Wang Zeren's eyes were gloomy; he was determined to sleep with Zhiwan today!

Sensing the two people relentlessly pursuing her, Zhiwan panicked and, disregarding her reputation, screamed at the top of her lungs, "Help..."

"Boom!"

Before she could even utter the word "fate," a figure suddenly rushed out from the side. Zhiwan was running so fast that she didn't notice and bumped into it.

She was completely dazed and hadn't even reacted when she saw the person quickly take two steps back. Without any support, she swayed and fell to the ground with a thud.

The sharp pain in her buttocks quickly filled her peach blossom eyes with tears. Just as she was about to look up to see who had caused her to fall, she saw a pair of long, strong legs stride past her.

The next moment, a loud "bang" came from behind, followed by the sound of a heavy object falling to the ground, and then the man's deep, cold voice, "Want to die?"

Zhiwan was startled and turned her head to look. She saw that Wang Zeren, who had just tried to assault her, was now being trampled on the ground.

"Lord Lu, spare my life..." Wang Zeren wailed and begged for mercy.

Zhiwan was taken aback. Lord Lu?
She hurriedly looked up. Sure enough, it was her cousin who had stepped on the person.

Was the person she bumped into also him?

But how did he end up here?

Zhiwan was both surprised and delighted. Never before had she felt so excited and happy to meet her cousin.

At this moment, another man walked over and said, "Wang Zeren, how dare you! In broad daylight, you dare to bully and harass me!"

"My lord, I was wrong, I will never do it again!" Upon seeing the two men, Wang Zeren was filled with remorse, tears and snot streaming down his face, whether from fear or pain, he didn't know.

"According to the laws of my Great Chen Dynasty, anyone who commits a crime with a weapon shall be punished with fifty strokes of the cane and three years of exile!" Lu Zhan's voice was deep and authoritative, each word filled with coldness and intimidation.

Duan Ling was taken aback.

Committing a violent crime with a weapon?

But he quickly realized that Lu Zhan wanted to protect the girl's reputation!
He understood immediately, pulled a dagger from his boot, and tossed it to Wang Zeren.

Wang Zeren was terrified and struggled violently, shouting, "My father is a fourth-rank official in the imperial court. Lu Zhan, you have no right to punish me!"

“Even a prince who breaks the law is subject to the same punishment as a commoner. You have no official position, but you rely on your father’s influence to commit crimes. As the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, I have tried many powerful and influential people. Do you think I have no right to deal with you? Furthermore, your father is an official of the court. He allowed his son to commit violence, which is a violation of the law. I will definitely report this to the Emperor and ask him to make a judgment!” Lu Zhan looked down at Wang Zeren, his voice as cold as ice.

Upon hearing this, Wang Zeren turned pale and was so frightened that he lost his composure.

If Lu Zhan were to report today's events to the Emperor, not only would he be sentenced, but his father would also be implicated.

How to do?
At this moment, Wang Zeren was filled with regret. He glanced at the dagger in his hand, and without thinking, he grabbed it and fiercely stabbed at Lu Zhan.

Once Lu Zhan dies, everything will be resolved.

Zhiwan turned pale with fright and cried out, "Cousin, be careful!"

Almost as soon as she spoke, a "crack" sound of a bone dislocating rang out.

The dagger in Wang Zeren's hand flew out, and his arm hung there in a strange position.

"what--"

After letting out a miserable scream, Wang Zeren fainted from the pain.

"Assassinating an official of the imperial court is an even more serious crime!" Lu Zhan added a charge in a calm tone.

Wang Zeren's servant, watching from the side, was terrified. His knees buckled and he knelt on the ground.

It's over, the young master is finished, the Wang family is finished too...

"Take him away!" Lu Zhan ordered in a deep voice.

Chen Jiu, who had been following behind, quickly stepped forward and took Wang Zeren and his servant away together.

Zhiwan was so shocked by what she saw that she couldn't recover for a long time.

She had always known that her cousin was capable, but she never expected him to be so ruthless.

Fortunately, he came.

Otherwise, she might not only lose her reputation, but also meet a tragic end...

"How are you?"

At this moment, the man walked over, stopped two steps away, and looked down at her.

The little girl was quite frightened; her face was as white as paper, and her peach-blossom eyes were wet with tears.

(End of this chapter)