Abandoning literature for martial arts, starting by unleashing the beauty's bow.

These words shocked the entire audience.

Lu Fengnian injured Zhao Tong and blatantly threatened Zhao Tianming, displaying arrogance and a somewhat aggressive attitude.

However, to their even greater surprise, Zhao Tianming not only did not get angry, but also stopped Zhao Gang and Zhao Tie from making a move.

Zhao Tianming's eyes flickered, and his expression changed repeatedly, clearly indicating that he was weighing his options.

The villagers who were watching were already struggling to keep up with what was happening in front of the Lu family's house.

They could hardly believe their eyes that Lu Fengnian could shoot arrows, and that his archery skills were so impressive.

At the same time, they had never seen Zhao Tianming hesitate and be indecisive when confronted.

After bandaging Zhao Tong's arrow wound, Zhao Tie went to his father's side and said, "Dad, this kid's archery skills are a bit strange, but there are still three of us. One arrow each, we can turn him into a hedgehog!"

Zhao Tianming looked up at Lu Fengnian, clearly hesitant.

Lu Fengnian smiled and said, "Hunter Zhao, it's true that there are still three of you, but I can guarantee that before you hit me, at least two of you will be shot through the heart."

Upon hearing this, the four members of the Zhao family—father and sons—exchanged bewildered glances.

After a moment's hesitation, Zhao Tianming frowned and looked at Zhao Tie, saying sternly, "You shot and killed the young man of the Lu family in front of so many people. Shouldn't we pay for this with our lives?"

Besides, we're all neighbors; why would such a small matter warrant a life-or-death confrontation?

With that, he put away his bow and called out to Lu Fengnian, "Young man of the Lu family, although none of us in the Zhao family have been to school, we are still reasonable people."

Lu Fengnian's lips curled slightly, and he also put down the bow.

When dealing with these roughnecks from the countryside, you have to use force first, then courtesy.

The surrounding villagers were also dumbfounded.

The Zhao family actually knows how to reason? Has the sun risen in the west?

Zhao Tianming cleared his throat. "Young man of the Lu family, you are at least a scholar. There is no matchmaker or marriage agreement between you and the Li family girl."

She chose my eldest son, it was a mutual decision, yet you hold a grudge and kicked him into a ditch. What kind of logic is that?

You definitely need to give the Zhao family an explanation for this matter.

otherwise,……"

He paused noticeably at this point, "Otherwise, the four of us, father and sons, would block your front door every day and let the whole village come and judge the matter."

Lu Fengnian smiled slightly, "Hunter Zhao, didn't you ask your eldest son why I kicked him into the stinking ditch?"

Ask him carefully whether he struck first or I attacked him from behind.

Zhao Tianming turned his gaze to Zhao Gang.

The villagers who were watching all turned to look at him.

Zhao Gang blushed visibly.

Lu Fengnian added, "Zhao Gang, if you're a real man, then you should be brave enough to admit your mistake and tell everyone, did you strike first?"

If you can't even admit to something this small, then you shouldn't be called Zhao Gang anymore; you should be called Zhao the Coward or Zhao the Lame.

Hearing this, Zhao Gang angrily retorted, "It's true that I struck first, but what you said was absolutely outrageous. Not fighting back would make you a coward!"

Upon hearing this, the villagers who had been watching immediately erupted in a commotion:

"What? Did I hear that right?"

"Zhao Gang is such a big guy, he started the fight, but Lu Fengnian kicked him into a ditch instead?"

"Being big doesn't necessarily mean being a good fighter."

"How much have you drunk? Among all the young men in our village, Zhao Gang has beaten up almost everyone except Qiu Qingbai."

"I know why the young man from the Lu family failed the imperial examination. He didn't study properly at all; he hid at home every day practicing archery and martial arts."

…………

Zhao Tianming frowned and looked at Zhao Gang. "Did you really strike first?"

Zhao Gang swallowed hard. "Lu Fengnian's words were really too much. I couldn't help myself."

Lu Fengnian smiled, "Why don't you tell everyone what I said?"

Zhao Gang opened his mouth, but in the end, he didn't say anything.

Zhao Tianming snorted coldly, "Hurry up and tell me, what did the young men of the Lu family say?"

Zhao Gang's face showed fear. "He said, he said..."

Zhao Tianming kicked Zhao Gang in the backside, making him stumble. "What did he say?"

Zhao Gang gritted his teeth. "He said, Xiao Rou likes to lie on her stomach the most..."

Upon hearing this, the villagers who were watching burst into laughter.

Zhao Tianming's face immediately darkened, and he turned his gaze to Lu Fengnian, "Young Master Lu, you've gone a bit too far..."

Lu Fengnian puffed out his chest and raised his head. "Hunter Zhao, think about it yourself. How could I, a scholar, a man of learning and reason, utter such vulgar and indecent words?"

At this point, he shook his head and sighed, "Your son not only started the fight, but he also lied and deceived people."

Now, you're even instigating your whole family to block my door.

"What happened today isn't about me giving the Zhao family an explanation, it's about the Zhao family giving me an explanation!"

Zhao Gang's face twitched with anger. "Lu Fengnian, don't try to deny it. I heard you say those words with my own ears."

Lu Fengnian sneered, "You're the one who's causing trouble, you're involved, you heard it with your own ears, but does that matter?"

Zhao Gang added, "Xiao Rou was there too; she can testify!"

Lu Fengnian replied, "Then why don't you call her over here?"

Zhao Gang hesitated for a moment, then glared at Lu Fengnian with hatred. "You just wait, I'm going to call Xiaorou right now."

After saying that, he quickly turned around and ran off in one direction.

Lu Fengnian's lips curled slightly; he wanted to lure Li Xiaorou over.

Explain this matter clearly in front of everyone.

……

A moment later, Zhao Gang turned around, followed by Li Xiaorou.

As soon as Li Xiaorou arrived at the scene, she glared at Lu Fengnian hatefully and said in a loud voice, "Fellow villagers, please be my witnesses."

Lu Fengnian is a scholar, yet he dares to slander my innocence.

When I was with him, I never even held his hand.

He actually said such vulgar things...

Lu Fengnian laughed and said, "Since all of you are here, I will clarify this matter in front of everyone."

Zhao Gang is right; those were indeed my words.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gang immediately chimed in, "Everyone heard it clearly: Lu Fengnian personally admitted that he said that vulgar thing."

"It's better to say vulgar things than to be a vulgar person!"

Lu Fengnian suddenly raised his voice and turned his gaze to Li Xiaorou, "Li Xiaorou, all these years, I really haven't even touched your hand."

However, you said your father was sick, and then you took the money that my father had worked hard to save to buy me paper and ink.

You said the cotton in your mother's padded jacket was almost all gone and needed to be replenished, so I gave you half of the travel expenses for my trip to the county for the exam;

You said your younger brother has a girlfriend and wanted to give her a red hair tie, so you came to me again. I gave you my younger sister's new hair tie.

…………

Lu Fengnian revealed all of these things, one by one.

Finally, she concluded with a sarcastic remark, "Li Xiaorou, I'm so glad I didn't fall for a snob like you."

"A gold digger like you, if I touched you even once, I'd probably be disgusted for the rest of my life."