Ignoring the surprised looks on everyone's faces, Xu Yi continued.

"You can find out who this money went to by asking those people." Xu Yi's gaze fell on the people who were being held captive.

Taking advantage of the chaos, he questioned the children. They didn't know much, but Xu Yi managed to extract information from them in just a few words.

It's true that someone gave them money to come and cause trouble.

Upon receiving this news, Xu Yi immediately sent someone to the Chu family. Everything was normal at the Chu family's place, but Qian Dayong aroused his suspicion.

Given this coincidental number, it's hard not to suspect him.

"Who are they?" Cui Ruhua looked at the unfamiliar faces and couldn't figure out what the money had to do with them.

Qian Dayong's heart was in his throat. "Ruhua, they are the ones who came to cause trouble this time. Don't be angry. Let's go home and talk it over."

Qian Dayong was incredibly ruthless just now, and Cui Ruhua didn't even look at him. "President Xu, what exactly does this mean?"

She's not very bright, but since she has a mouth, she can only ask questions.

Xu Yi walked up to the group of people and said, "You heard what that woman said, right? This money was stolen and given to you by someone else. If you don't tell the truth, you might be accomplices."

Some of the more timid people couldn't hold back any longer, saying, "We...we don't know where this money came from. He just gave us the money so we could buy books and cause trouble."

"Exactly, if we had known the money was stolen, we would never have accepted it."

It's not that they were afraid; rather, the laws against theft in this dynasty are extremely harsh, so these men wanted to distance themselves from the matter as soon as they heard about theft.

"So you're admitting that he instructed you to do this?" Fu Man'er said, arms crossed, as she looked at Qian Dayong.

Qian Dayong's face was ashen, his lips trembling. "It wasn't me. I didn't instruct them. You're framing me. I'm going to the county government to sue you."

He was screaming, as if trying to cover up his trembling by raising his voice.

"Really? You framed him. That's a serious offense, you could go to jail for it," Xu Yi said sternly.

Those men couldn't sit still any longer. "No, we didn't frame him. It was him."

"He said that after the trouble is over, not only will the money be returned to us, but we will also receive some compensation."

“We can all see it clearly, it’s him.”

The situation changed quickly, leaving the onlookers and the guards who had come with them stunned.

"Deputy Commander Qian, what exactly is going on?" Their heads were spinning.

Weren't we supposed to be here to deal with troublemakers? How come in the blink of an eye, Qian Dayong has become the one who's actually causing trouble?

The way the people looked at Qian Dayong changed. They pointed at him and gossiped, their words making it hard for Qian Dayong to breathe.

"Dayong, so that's what you're after~" Cui Ruhua also realized what was going on. After thinking about it carefully, she realized that the money was not only not wasted, but was spent well.

She had held a grudge ever since she was taken advantage of at this store, and Qian Dayong was finally going to avenge her.

"Yes, it's all because of you, you crazy woman. You insisted on causing trouble, and now look what you've got."

When the truth came out, Qian Dayong, furious, roared at Cui Ruhua with a ferocious expression, "It's all this woman's fault!"

"I... I don't know either. You didn't even discuss it with me beforehand," Cui Ruhua explained.

"I told you to do it a long time ago, but you just wouldn't. You dragged it out for so long, I thought you didn't want to help them."

A cold glint flashed in Xu Yi's eyes. He had just learned from the waiter that Qian Dayong had been to Fu Ji.

These two are really great.

"You still dare to say that? I'll beat you to death, you crazy woman, it's all your fault!" Qian Dayong, with nowhere to vent his anger, swung his fist at Cui Ruhua.

The couple quickly got into a fight, it was a fight to the death.

When they had almost finished fighting, a large number of guards arrived; Xu Yi had sent someone to summon them.

"Commander Xu!" the guards in two rows shouted to Xu Yi in unison, and then they saw the person lying on the ground.

Uh, what a pitiful person. This person looks a bit like their deputy commander.

"Qian Dayong, come with me, Lord Zhou wants to see you." Xu Yi walked up to Qian Dayong and looked down at the bruised and swollen man on the ground.

Lord Zhou was their direct superior, and Qian Dayong flinched upon hearing that name.

The guards arrived quickly and left quickly, and Xu Yi was also among those who left with them this time.

As the leader of the guard, he naturally has to take responsibility when something happens, but the guard probably can't keep Qian Dayong around.

After listening to the reprimand, Xu Yi waited in the courtyard. He didn't listen attentively, but he knew exactly what was happening inside.

Lord Zhou was cursing, smashing cups, breaking teapots, and there was also Qian Dayong crying and begging for mercy.

Ha, you really have the nerve to cry.

Xu Yi stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the grass at his feet. He touched the roof of his mouth with his tongue. He had thought that today's events were enough to get Qian Dayong kicked out of the guard.

But judging from what Lord Zhou just said, it seems a bit difficult.

This Lord Zhou is a soft-hearted man, and having watched Qian Dayong grow up step by step, it's inevitable that he has developed some feelings for him.

Xu Yi insisted on expelling the man, and Lord Zhou almost slammed his fist on the table in protest.

After waiting for a while, Qian Dayong finally came out. "General Manager Xu, Lord Zhou wants you to come in."

Qian Dayong cried a lot inside; his eyes were red and swollen, and when he looked at Xu Yi, it was as if they were poisoned.

Xu Yi walked in without looking to the side. Lord Zhou sighed and announced the punishment for Qian Dayong.

“Xu Yi, I know you are doing this for the good of the Guards. Da Yong’s actions today were indeed wrong, but he has made significant contributions to the Guards and is a man of action.”

"In that case, he will be relieved of his post as deputy commander and will start from the lowest rank of guard. Then he will be given eighty strokes of the cane, which you will carry out."

"Firstly, to teach Da Yong a lesson and curb his impetuousness; secondly, to show everyone and serve as a warning to them."

Since Lord Zhou had spoken so frankly, Xu Yi couldn't refuse him any longer. "I'll listen to you, sir. I won't have to carry out the caning."

"But if he makes any more mistakes in the future, then we can't let him go, otherwise others will think that our guards are lax in discipline."

Lord Zhou understood the implications of this; he knew he could protect Qian Dayong once, but not a second time.

Anyway, I've already said what I needed to say; whether I live up to it or not is up to me.

He originally intended for Qian Dayong to be the commander, but Xu Yi was assigned instead. He was somewhat dissatisfied with this, feeling that someone he hadn't personally trained was difficult to manage.

Who knew that Xu Yi was quite capable? He managed the guards very well, and even Xu Yi himself couldn't find any faults with them.

If Qian Dayong still doesn't realize his mistake, then there's nothing that can be done.

After the matter was over, Xu Yi said goodbye and left, but unexpectedly ran into Qian Dayong at the gate.

He seemed to be waiting there on purpose. "Xu Yi, I couldn't get what you wanted, could I? You still can't get rid of me."

If Xu Yi hadn't gone to report what happened today, Lord Zhou wouldn't have found out so quickly and would have given him a severe dressing-down.

"I didn't kick you out. You're the one who tried to get rid of yourself by doing your own thing." Xu Yi looked at him coldly, as if the person in front of him was a clown.

"Stop hiding. You must be overjoyed right now. You've taken me down from the position of deputy commander. Now everyone in the guard will follow your lead."

"Let me tell you, you won't be smug for long. You've ruined me like this. Just you wait, I'll definitely find something on you."

Qian Dayong couldn't swallow this insult. He had already decided to keep a close eye on Xu Yi; he refused to believe that the man hadn't done anything wrong.

"You brought this upon yourself," Xu Yi said calmly. "Instead of wasting time harming others, you should think about yourself. You had Lord Zhou protecting you this time, but you won't be so lucky next time."

He didn't like Qian Dayong either, but he never thought of making things difficult for him. However, Qian Dayong repeatedly caused him trouble, and this time he even reached out to Man'er.

Qian Dayong wants to stay with the garrison, so he should stay. It'll be more interesting if he stays.

After Xu Yi finished speaking, he mounted his horse and rode away without giving Qian Dayong a chance to speak, leaving Qian Dayong covered in dust.