Chapter 56

"Everyone, I know you all have always admired my Yunzi, and have heard many false rumors. If you truly respect and admire her, please stop believing those filthy words from outside," Zhu Minglang continued.

His tone was firm, and his attitude sincere, leaving the group of students who had come to confront him momentarily at a loss for what to do.

"I don't believe it! How could a lady like her fall for someone like you!" Bai Jun, the young noble, could no longer contain his anger. He pointed at Zhu Minglang and said, "You have tarnished her reputation, and we cannot forgive you!"

Zhu Minglang found it amusing to see Bai Jun's angry and embarrassed expression.

"It's strange, for the past few months, the entire Zulong City has been filled with malicious slanders against Li Yunzi. Why didn't you, the so-called righteous ones, organize yourselves to support her and condemn those who defamed her with words?" Zhu Minglang questioned the group.

Some people are truly hypocritical and ugly.

Zhu Minglang had lived in Zulong City for several months, and he had heard more than once the people who truly defamed her reputation, yet no one had spoken up to stop them. He had never seen any of these so-called admirers of the lady.

Now that Li Yunzi had reclaimed her title as the lady and regained her prestige amidst the chaos, all these people had come forward.

After learning that the vagrant was Zhu Minglang, their accusations all pointed at him.

Was it genuine admiration, or did they have ulterior motives?

"Why didn't you stop them? As long as you, this cancer, exist, she will never be free from this dirty shadow. If I were you, knowing your lowly status, I would have hanged myself long ago!" Bai Jun's face was already red with anger.

"Exactly, someone like you doesn't deserve to live in this world!"

"You disgrace the educated!"

"How despicable you are!!"

Soon, everyone found a common outlet for their anger, using every word they could think of to insult him.

"Jealousy makes people ugly. When you spoke to me politely just now, I could understand your feelings. After all, my Yunzi is indeed a perfect combination of wisdom and beauty. It's normal that you can't accept her having a lover. But I have already told you the truth, and you still come at me like rabid dogs. As a man of integrity, I cannot tolerate this." Zhu Minglang maintained his composure and spoke calmly.

Not everyone in the academy was a follower of Bai Jun. Some people viewed the matter objectively and felt that this group of so-called admirers of the lady had gone too far.

It had been said.

Mutual affection.

Why can't the lady have a proper lover?

"Yin Yaozu, Zhu Minglang has made everything clear. Why do you still纠缠不清? I think this is a good thing; at least our city's lady won't have to suffer from those malicious words anymore." At this moment, a senior student stepped forward and said to Bai Jun.

Zhu Minglang recognized this senior student; she had been one of those who went to Ronggu City with him. She had heard about the matters involving Ke Bei and Duan Lan. Seeing Zhu Minglang being attacked by these false admirers of the lady, she stepped forward to speak up for him.

Bai Jun, Yin Yaozu, glanced at the woman, clearly not wanting her to meddle in the matter.

"Since everyone is gathered here today, I, Zhu Minglang, also have a few words to say. I hope those present today and those not present will pass them on." Zhu Minglang first bowed to the senior student in gratitude, then spoke with a louder voice.

"Are you going to commit suicide to atone?" Yin Yaozu pressed.

"I don't mind that you admire her; after all, she is indeed dazzling. But please, from now on, respect yourselves."

"My Yunzi has repeatedly instructed me to keep this matter as quiet as possible, fearing that I would be harassed by you, the so-called admirers. Indeed, I, Zhu Minglang, have been favored by heaven to win the affection of such a celestial being."

"I don't know why there are so many obstacles between us, but the most sincere love in the world cannot be obstructed by such trivial matters."

"From now on, her reputation will be guarded by me alone."

"You, Yin Yaozu, and all you so-called admirers of the lady, please stop harboring unrealistic fantasies about my wife!"

Zhu Minglang's words were a stark contrast to his previous meek appearance. Standing among the crowd, his expression remained unchanged, his tone steady, and his demeanor carried a hint of domineering confidence!

This was a declaration, a declaration of the lady's归属!

Everyone was stunned!

They thought there was no one as shameless as Zhu Minglang, but who would have thought he could surpass himself!

"Assistant, I support you. Your words are truly inspiring. If the lady hears them, she will surely be moved!" The senior student was the first to respond.

Zhu Minglang nodded, maintaining his passionate demeanor, but silently prayed: Please don't let these words reach Li Yunzi!

"For love, unafraid of rumors and undeterred by difficulties, we support you, Brother Zhu." Several female senior students, deeply moved, also expressed their support and blessings.

Most of those who were moved were women, while most of those who disbelieved and despised him were men.

Zhu Minglang understood that, in the end, jealousy makes people ugly.

Li Yunzi was like the moon in the sky, her light shining in the hearts of many young and passionate men. They could not accept that a wretched person could win her, and deep down, they still hoped to be the one in a million to receive her favor.

So many rivals, flocking like moths to a flame.

Zhu Minglang did not want to become a public enemy, and rather than be endlessly attacked by this group, he preferred to crush them with dignity!

"You are just a lazy silkworm farmer, defiling the lady's name and shamelessly spreading such filthy lies about your mutual affection. Despicable and low, the lady would not deign to have any connection with a scoundrel like you. If you continue to纠缠不清, don't blame us!" Bai Jun, Yin Yaozu, said.

"This is an academy, Yin Yaozu, how can you be so barbaric like a bandit!" The senior student tried to stop him.

"Just now, he issued a challenge to all of us. If he dares not accept, then none of his words are worth believing. Why shouldn't we expel such a worthless person from Zulong City?" Yin Yaozu said.

"What right do you, Yin Yaozu, have to do that?" Some in the academy stood up for Zhu Minglang.

"Sorry, I, Yin Yaozu, do have that power. My father oversees the movement of the city's residents. Someone who spouts lies and attempts to defile the lady's virtue can be expelled!" Yin Yaozu laughed.

With power, one can act as one pleases.

He, Yin Yaozu, thought he had no way to deal with this disgusting vagrant.

Zulong City has an expulsion order, and the Xunlong Academy cannot keep him either!

"You have many people, if you all issue challenges one by one..." Zhu Minglang began.

"Hmph, to deal with you, I alone am enough. Do you really think we are as despicable as you?" Bai Jun was the representative of the Li Yunzi supporters.

If they were to act, it would be him.

And Yin Yaozu would certainly use his full strength, leaving him either dead or crippled, and then expel him, letting him die in a chaotic place!

Only then could the thorn in his heart be slightly removed. Otherwise, knowing that such a dog, who shared a cell with the lady warrior, was still alive would be a torment!

"That's not what I meant. I mean, since you have many people, it would waste a lot of time if you all come one by one. Please write a joint challenge letter, and everyone who is here today can sign it, then act together!" Zhu Minglang's tone was calm, but every word he spoke carried a sense of arrogance!