Zhao Heng looked at Wang Xuehua and quickly pulled her to sit down: "Come on, sit down and have something to eat!"

Grandma Zhao held Zhao Heng's hand and said, "Hengheng, is your relationship with this girl settled like this? Or are you going to wait a few years?"

"In a few years? What do you mean in a few years? If you're both willing, just pick a date and get married as soon as possible!" The magistrate said, his eyes fixed on the old woman.

The county magistrate was also a filial son. When he thought about how much his mother had worried about him and suffered for him over the years, he felt as if his heart was being cut by a knife.

He wanted the old lady to enjoy family life as soon as possible. Zhao Heng was a little confused and didn't know why his father was doing this, but the old lady could still see the guilt in her son's heart.

"Alright, then pick a day to discuss this matter with Madam. If Madam is willing, you two can be in-laws. But, alas, never mind, you two are not destined for each other."

Although the old lady's words were somewhat incoherent, Zhao Heng still understood what his grandmother was saying. He pondered for a moment and said, "Grandma, don't worry, Zhao Heng has a plan. As long as I marry Xuehua, it's only a matter of time before my aunt and my father get together!"

Grandma Zhao sat at the table, watching Wang Xuehua and her grandson laughing and joking, and felt very happy.

The clerk from the government office rushed in, glanced at the magistrate, and stammered, "Sir, the bandits from the back mountain have attacked again. What should we do?"

The magistrate's brow furrowed, and he trembled slightly: "What? It's those bandits again! Quickly take the constables and come with me. This time, we must capture these mountain bandits no matter what!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Heng glanced at Old Lady Zhao and said, "Xuehua, you stay with Grandma. I'm going to Daling Village to talk to Auntie and ask the martial arts school to come and help. There are so many bandits, how can my father handle it alone?"

Grandma Zhao nodded, glanced at Wang Xuehua, and Wang Xuehua hesitated, "No, Grandma, are you alright staying at home alone? I want to go too. How can something like this be done without me?"

Xuehua hadn't exercised for many years, and her movements had become stiff, but she couldn't just stand by and watch the magistrate and Zhao Heng take the risk.

"Snowflake, you're a young lady. What's the point of all this fighting? You should stay here and wait for Zhao Heng to call the martial arts school so we can all go together. If you go, we'll need someone to protect you, which would be too much trouble."

Wang Xuehua politely stepped forward and helped the old lady to the side: "Alright, Grandma, don't worry. I haven't hit anyone in all these years. This is a good opportunity for me to get used to it!"

Grandma Zhao hesitated for a moment, her eyes wide with astonishment: "What's wrong? You actually know martial arts? You can take on one person by yourself?"

"Alright, Grandma, I have to hurry and help my uncle fight those bandits!"

After Wang Xuehua finished speaking, she quickly followed the yamen runners. The county magistrate led the yamen runners at the front. His body looked obviously weak and his hair had turned much whiter.

"Who are you, daring to mingle among our constables? Are you going to your death?"

Someone in the group shouted something, and Wang Xuehua, afraid that the county magistrate would notice something, hurriedly lowered her head and said, "I, I'm here to fight bandits. The villagers in our villages have just settled down, how can we let these bandits harm us again?"

"You, you're a woman?" the constable shouted.

The magistrate then walked over to the group and said in a deep voice, "Who exactly are you? I know everyone hates bandits, but fighting bandits is not a simple matter. It could easily cost you your life. How can a young lady like you take such a risk?"

Knowing she couldn't hide it any longer, Wang Xuehua took off her hat, raised her head, and said, "Uncle, it's me. Although I'm a girl, I'm skilled. I will definitely help you fight the bandits. Besides, if the bandits become rampant, we will all suffer. This isn't just the magistrate's responsibility; we common people all have a responsibility to fight these bandits!"

The magistrate was surprised to find it was Wang Xuehua. His eyes narrowed. "No, how can I let you risk your life alone? Go back. Stop fooling around. This is the magistrate's business, it has nothing to do with you. Go back now. What if something happens to you? How am I supposed to explain this to Zhao Heng? Go quickly!"

Wang Xuehua stepped forward and grabbed the magistrate's sleeve: "Uncle, let me go. I have the right to protect you and everyone else's safety. Zhao Heng went to the martial arts school to ask for help. Fighting bandits is not a matter for just one person. Besides, since I am your future daughter-in-law, I have the right to protect my father-in-law!"

Just as the county magistrate was in a dilemma, Liang Shuyan learned of the news and led a group of people to the magistrate's side.

"Yes, Xuehua is absolutely right. You are the county magistrate, and also Xuehua's future father-in-law. She has the right to protect you. Let Xuehua go. Xuehua is very skilled; she could probably take on ten of you by herself!"

The county magistrate looked at Liang Shuyan with some surprise: "What? You're saying the snowflakes are that powerful?"

"Yeah, pretty much. Once you see the bandits, you'll know just how formidable Xuehua is. Although we haven't made a move in all these years, if a real fight breaks out, it will surely be a cataclysmic event!"

Jin Erniu looked at Wang Xuehua: "Xuehua, is Xuehua really that powerful? Then Zhao Heng, that brat, is really lucky. Who will dare to mess with him in the future?"

The magistrate felt that Liang Shuyan was unlikely to lie, so he nodded and said, "Alright, since you've told me, what else can I say?"

Jin Erniu waved his hand and began to speak: "In terms of skill and combat ability, the people in our martial arts school are much stronger than the yamen runners. Naturally, we must fight the first battle!"

The magistrate hesitated for a moment: "In that case, let the yamen runners follow behind, and you all stand at the very back. You will follow the lady's orders!"

Liang Shuyan hesitated: "What? Me, in command? I know how to command in war, but I'm not a general. How can I command?"

Having been told what to say, she could only nod and say, "Alright!"

From the mountaintop, a clear shout rang out: "You idiots down there, if you're not afraid of death, come on up!"

The bandits' path was paved with large rocks. If anyone approached, stones would inevitably roll down the mountain, crushing them to death without exception.

Liang Shuyan thought for a moment: "Martial arts vanguard soldiers, step forward and subdue the bandit leader. Archers, get ready. Everyone behind, follow!"