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Behind Yunmeng Academy.

In a small grove, intermittent wails echoed.

Song Yu and the others had already lost their initial momentum, each holding their heads and running in chaos, wailing incessantly.

The seemingly ordinary rolling pin, though apparently unremarkable, truly hurt when it struck the body!

Song Yu, protecting his head, dodged around the trees, filled with extreme regret, cursing himself for listening to his brother-in-law's advice!

And then there was the person selling rolling pins, was there something wrong with his brain? Didn't he know how to do business, selling rolling pins next to the academy?

They had thought it would be a fair duel, but as soon as they rushed forward, Zhou Yu, Zhou Tao, and others had pulled out rolling pins they had prepared behind the trees, catching them completely off guard.

The strengths were originally matched, but one group was unarmed and the other armed, the outcome was predictable.

Song Yu and his group crumbled upon contact.

As Song Yu dodged, he glanced around with a hopeful look. Wang Hua had already broken through to the Inner Breath Realm, capable of using Inner Breath to protect his body, unafraid of the mere rolling pins, single-handedly capable of handling everyone opposite.

At that moment, in another part of the clearing, a burly young man exchanged punches with another, their fists colliding with a dull thud before they each backed away.

He shook his numb fist and, looking at the figure opposite, exclaimed in surprise, "Chen Qing, you've broken through too?"

The young man tugged at the corner of his mouth, retorting, "What, am I not allowed to break through?"

Just as Song Yu witnessed this scene, he internally grimaced. The Zhou brothers had invited an expert. Not only was he unable to avenge himself, but he was also about to endure another vicious beating. After today, he'd likely become the laughingstock of the academy!

Distracted, Song Yu took two more hits on his back.

He also accidentally tripped, lost his balance, and fell to the ground.

"Aren't you very arrogant? Try being arrogant now…"

Zhou Yu, seeing Song Yu's pathetic state, felt exceedingly pleased. His rolling pin continued to strike down without pause, and in his unguarded moment, almost struck down on Song Yu's head.

He was startled and wanted to retract the blow.

Fighting was fighting, but if he seriously injured or killed Song Yu, he couldn't bear the consequences.

That was what he thought, but it was already too late. As the heavy blow was about to land on Song Yu's head, Zhou Yu suddenly felt as if his rolling pin encountered an obstacle, unable to descend even slightly, stopping just half an inch above Song Yu's head.

At that moment, outside the grove, a group of people ran briskly towards them.

Their voices arrived before they did.

"Broad daylight, clear skies, daring to brawl with weapons in Chang'an City, put down your weapons, surrender peacefully!"

Hearing this vigorous voice, Song Yu was elated, thinking that his brother-in-law was reliable after all, for the Imperial Army had arrived right on time.

Turning his head, he realized that it was not the Imperial Army.

From their uniforms, it seemed they were constables from the County Magistrate's Office.

The County Magistrate's Office was not close; what were these constables doing here?

Regardless, at least they no longer had to endure further beatings.

After County Captain Wang arrived with a group of constables, everyone stopped fighting. Zhou Tao stepped forward, bowed to the official-looking man, and asked, "May I ask, who is this official…?"

From his uniform, he recognized the man's official position as a Standard seventh-rank. A seventh-rank official would be almighty locally, but in Chang'an, he was just a minor official. His tone was polite, though sparingly so.

County Captain Wang snorted coldly, "I am the Chang'an County Captain. You have quite the gall, daring to gather and brawl in Chang'an. Do you have any regard for the law? Arrest them all!"

Zhou Yu dropped the rolling pin and quickly walked up to County Captain Wang, laughing, "You misunderstand, my lord. We are students of Yunmeng Academy, practicing tactics here after classes, not brawling…"

Yunmeng Academy was the cradle of Military, with military tactics being a core part of the curriculum. Although his excuse was flimsy, it was also legitimate.

Had it been another time, County Captain Wang would naturally have just let it slide. No, if it had been another time, he wouldn't have involved himself in this mess at all. The academy's students were either rich or noble—any one of them could be someone he could not afford to offend.

But today was different, for he had come with a task and would not easily let them off.

He tugged at the corners of his mouth and coldly huffed, "You say you are practicing tactics, but there's no need for excuses. I clearly saw that this was armed fighting!"

Seeing this, Zhou Yu had no choice but to reveal his identity, "Lord Wang, I am Zhou Yu. My father is the Minister of Transportation. Considering we serve the same court, please show me some respect."

The Ministry of Transport is under the Ministry of War, and the rank of Minister of Transportation is at the Standard Fifth Rank, a whole four ranks higher than his and on the same level as County Magistrate Pei.

Although the Ministry of Transport had no authority over him, the Ministry of War was one of the Six Departments, directly under the court. The connections of a Minister of Transportation were not something he could compare to, and officials and their families of such level were not ones County Captain Wang would normally offend.

But times had changed.

Behind him was County Magistrate Pei, and behind County Magistrate Pei was the Minister of Justice.

The Minister of Justice, Li Xuanjing, whose power was incomparable to any previous Minister of Justice. Not to mention a mere Minister of Transportation, even his superior's superior, the Minister of War, would have to bow halfway down.

With such a powerful backer, not only could he uphold justice, but even if he were to engage in corruption, he could still stand straight and justify himself.

County Captain Wang ignored Zhou Yu and merely waved his hand, saying, "Take them away!"

He had long found these arrogant young men, who relied on their officials' connections, displeasing.

The brothers Zhou Yu had not expected this County Captain of Chang'an to be so tough. Seeing the constables approach without resisting, they knew better; brawling was a minor issue, but defying the government was a major one.

Although the Chang'an County Government was small, it still represented the court.

Zhou Yu signaled someone in the crowd with his eyes, and a young servant in blue immediately turned and ran into the distance.

At this point, Song Yu had also risen from the ground. Rubbing his sore body, he approached County Captain Wang and said, "My lord, perhaps there is some misunderstanding. My father is the Assistant Minister of Rites..."

Before he could finish, Zhou Yu, with a scoff and a sarcastic tone, interrupted, "Bringing up your father, even your grandfather would be useless here. This lord right here is extremely impartial..."

Indeed, County Captain Wang, unmoved by anyone's pleas, resolutely intended to take everyone back to the County Government.

However, considering their status, he had not taken any forceful measures against them.

On the way to the County Government, Zhou Yu and Song Yu, among others, all looked gloomy. What was merely a duel that couldn't have been more normal had now escalated into this.

At that moment, two figures slowly emerged from the teahouse.

It was Li Nuo and Housekeeper Wu.

This time, in addition to arresting these public brawlers, there was also a small test of the "Law Code" conducted by Li Nuo.

Having delved deeply into the Legalism Classics these days, he had gradually realized something: to practice Legalism, one could not be stubborn and sometimes needed to be flexible.

In the process of cultivating Legalism, dealing with endless corrupt officials and deceitful politicians, all cunning, none an easy match, those straightforward and rigid disciples of Legalism often didn't survive long enough to make substantial progress and would be outplayed. Those who lived to reach the high realms of Legalism were somewhat cunning.

For them, entrapment was standard practice.

Not only did they entrap, but sometimes they also maintained these individuals.

When some officials were still minor crooks, they turned a blind eye, secretly gathering evidence. Once they grew into greater culprits, they would sweep them up, not only eliminating the wicked but also breaking through their own limits, killing two birds with one stone...

Of course, there were also times when things went awry.

On the court, situations changed instantly. Sometimes, before they could act, the small fish they nurtured turned into sharks overnight, and the roles of hunter and prey could switch instantly. Historically, incidents where Legalism scholars failed to eliminate the wicked and were instead eliminated were not few.

There were even more extreme cases where they tolerated their offspring committing crimes.

When the timing was right, they would harden their hearts and choose righteous infanticide as a method to break through their limits.

Officials and nobles abhorred Legalism deeply; even among the common people, opinions on Legalism were mixed.

Those of Legalism were not saints devoid of personal motives—among them were rigid, upright individuals who couldn't tolerate even the slightest fault. However, most actions were ultimately for their own empowerment, maintaining lawfulness and eliminating the wicked as a means to that end.

Li Nuo was no saint either; his initial choice to pursue Legalism was purely for survival.

If he could simultaneously do some commendable deeds in the eyes of the public, all the better.