Xiang Yun, as the Young Madam of Duke Li Guo's Mansion and a person of noble status, naturally would not carry money on her person. At this moment, she was surrounded and coerced by a group of injured commoners, with no choice but to agree to their demands, yet she was unable to produce any money.
"Everyone, please wait for my guards and maids to arrive," she said. "They will certainly compensate you."
A drunk man, whose arm had been grazed by a horse carriage, saw Xiang Yun's head adorned with jewels and that she was alone, so he grew covetous. "Young Madam, saving a life is like putting out a fire. What if the delay caused by waiting for your people worsens our injuries? Since you are unwilling to compensate, I'll just take what I need..." he said as he reached out with his oily claw to grab the heavy silk golden phoenix hairpin on Xiang Yun's head.
Startled, Xiang Yun let out a cry of alarm and hugged her head, retreating backwards.
