The Bad Girl's Quick Transmigration System: Traveling Back and Forth

Chapter 872 The Burning of the Family: The Demise of the Prodigal Son of Jiangzhou (3) A Narrow Enco

Lin Ping arrived in Jiangzhou as governor a day earlier. At only twelve years old, she was already a high-ranking official of the fourth rank in the imperial court, a position that was unusual in itself. Some said she relied on her family background, others said she earned it through genuine talent and learning; the discussions were heated.

Lin Ping, being new to the area, kept a low profile and didn't rush to make any big moves. Instead, she went deep into the countryside, traveling incognito to observe the local customs and the political landscape of Jiangzhou. She soon heard of Wang Hu's reputation and some rumors about Wang Qian's tenure, but she didn't take any rash actions.

until that day.

Lin Ping's younger sister, Yunniang, was curious about Jiangzhou since she had just arrived. Accompanied by her maid, she went to the busiest "Jinxiu Pavilion" in the city to buy some rouge and face powder. Yunniang was beautiful and elegant. Although she was dressed in simple clothes, her natural beauty could not be hidden.

Coincidentally, Wang Hu was also loitering near Jinxiu Pavilion that day with a few cronies. He immediately took a liking to Yunniang, and his lust was aroused. He went up to her and began to speak lewdly and touch her inappropriately.

"Where did you come from, young lady? You're so pretty, how about keeping your brother company?" Wang Hu, drunk, blocked Yunniang's path with a malicious smile on his face.

The maidservant turned pale with fright and stepped in front of Yunniang, saying, "Who...who are you? How dare you be so rude in broad daylight!"

"Insolence?" Wang Hu sneered. "In this Jiangzhou City, I can do whatever I want! If you know what's good for you, get out of my way, or I'll take you with me!" With that, he reached out to grab Yunniang's wrist.

Although Yunniang was shocked and angry, she was also quite courageous and shouted sharply, "Stop! I am a member of the governor's mansion, how dare you be so insolent!"

"The Prefect's residence?" Wang Hu was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter. "The Prefect? ​​That new female Prefect? ​​Do you think I'm afraid of her? Even if she herself came, I'd still be fine..."

Before the words were finished, a cold voice rang out: "Oh? I'd like to hear what you intend to do to this governor."

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Lin Ping, dressed in plain clothes, standing not far away with an icy expression. Behind her were several capable guards, who had either happened to be passing by or had come specifically because they were worried about their sister.

Upon seeing Lin Ping, Wang Hu sobered up considerably. Though arrogant, he knew the prefect's rank. However, accustomed to his domineering ways and relying on his father Wang Qian's power, he momentarily disregarded this young female prefect. He stiffened his neck, his voice betraying his inner fear: "You...you're Prefect Lin? It's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding! I was just joking with this young lady!"

"Playing around?" Lin Ping walked to Yunniang's side, gently patted her hand to comfort her, and then shot Wang Hu with a gaze as sharp as a knife. "In broad daylight, harassing an innocent woman, is this what you call playing around? Is this how Military Advisor Wang teaches his son?"

Mentioning Wang Qian, Wang Hu seemed to have found a powerful backer, and his posture straightened again: "My father is Wang Qian! A legal officer! What can you do to me?"

"Wang Qian?" Lin Ping's lips curled into a cold smile. "Very well. It seems that since I took office, some people in Jiangzhou still don't know the rules." She turned to the guards behind her. "Seize this man and bring him back to the prefectural office to await further instructions!"

"Yes!" the guards responded in unison, and stepped forward to arrest Wang Hu.

Wang Hu's cronies, sensing the danger, had already vanished without a trace. Seeing this, Wang Hu panicked even more, but still threatened, "You dare! My father won't let you get away with this! I'll get him to dismiss you from your post!"

However, his shouts were to no avail, and he was quickly subdued by the guards and dragged away like a dead dog. The surrounding people watched with satisfaction, clapping and cheering, but they were also secretly worried for Governor Lin—Wang Qian had deep roots in Jiangzhou, and now a fierce battle was likely brewing.