Father Jiang stroked his beard and sighed, "Alas, I wonder how the master is doing now."

Jiang Lian said with a long face, "Those villains are extremely vicious. They kill without hesitation and act like demons and monsters. In my opinion, sir, you are probably in grave danger right now."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Dafu shook his head and said, "The villains are after Huaiyuan. The Prefect will be fine for the time being."

Father Jiang felt a little relieved. "I hope nothing bad will happen to the master."

Jiang's father and the prefect were classmates and close friends, so of course they didn't want anything to happen to him.

Jiang Lian stood up and slammed his right fist heavily on the table. "Since the government office has become a den of wolves, I think we should just burn it down."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Hong perked up. He turned his gaze to Jiang Lian, stood up, and echoed, "I think it's a good idea!"

It was rare for someone to agree with them, so Jiang Lian and Zheng Hong nodded to each other: "Then let's take action tonight!"

Father Jiang: "This is inappropriate! Son, why are you always so impulsive!"

Even the prefect, with so many officials protecting him, was robbed. You can barely protect yourself, how could you possibly be a match for villains? This third son is the one who gives him the most headaches.

Jiang Lian's excited face fell a bit, and he muttered, "This won't work, that won't work either."

Qiu Dafu listened to everyone's opinions and thought of a solution that would benefit both sides.

"Uncle Jiang is right, we must not be reckless. There are too many robbers, and if we want to escape successfully, we need to be shrewd and cautious."

Thump thump thump...

Just then, the sound of a gong rang out from the outer street. This was followed by a man's loud shout:

"Listen up, folks! Gather outside the government office immediately. Our Prefect has something to say..."

They searched the city's inhabitants from house to house, chasing away anyone they met.

Hearing the commotion outside the courtyard, Jiang Lian's legs trembled slightly. "Father, they're here."

At this moment, Jiang's mother, along with her daughter and daughter-in-law Yun, rushed over. "Master, did you hear that? What should we do?"

Jiang Liu arrived and looked at Qiu Dafu, their eyes filled with concern.

Seeing Qiu Dafu nod at her, Jiang Liu felt a little more at ease.

Having lived half his life, this was the first time Jiang's father had experienced something like this.

He walked up to Jiang's mother, trying to calm himself down: "Madam, don't panic, I'm here for you."

"Master, Madam, those people are here." The steward of the Jiang family came running up breathlessly, and everyone stopped talking and looked at the steward.

Father Jiang felt a chill in his heart, his mind filled with thoughts of a way out.

The butler caught his breath and reported breathlessly, "Master and Madam, the villain passed by and left without entering our Jiang residence."

Jiang's mother patted her chest: "Why are you talking so breathlessly?"

Father Jiang was secretly relieved, but asked in confusion, "Why is that?"

The steward was also puzzled, and he shook his head, saying, "I don't know either."

The others looked at each other, glancing left and right.

Qiu Dafu looked at Jiang's father: "That's because they killed all the wealthy and powerful officials last night."

Zheng Hong agreed, "Brother Qiu is right, that's exactly it."

Upon hearing this, the Jiang family felt a chill run down their spines, especially Jiang Lian, who instantly broke out in a cold sweat.

Third Sister-in-law Yun's face turned pale, tears welled up in her eyes, and her hands trembled uncontrollably.

Jiang Mu took a feint, her breathing becoming rapid.

Mr. Jiang was filled with lingering fear as he recalled what had happened last night.

At this moment, Zheng Hong suggested, "Brother Qiu, let's go and meet them, and hear what the prefect has to say?"

“Okay!” Qiu Dafu nodded; he had the same idea.

"No!" Jiang Liu shook her head at Qiu Dafu. "Qiu Dafu, don't you know how dangerous it is outside right now?"