The three officers standing nearby were also shocked upon hearing this, as they were astonished to find out that there was such a hidden story behind it.

He didn't seem to be lying, which explains why he hadn't confessed under torture before, but suddenly confessed later.

All three looked at Hong Xiaoduo. This young lady was kind-hearted, but even if she was kind-hearted, she wouldn't agree to Nie Qing's request, would she? Putting aside the fact that they were strangers, she must have her own things to do. How could she agree just because of sympathy?

You know, this matter sounds simple: just go and check if the mother and daughter are alright.

But how far is the journey? After we've seen it, do we still need to go to the military camp at Dawuguan and tell him the result?

If his mother and younger sister are still safe and sound, that's fine. But what if they've been murdered? If Nie Qing is told the bad news, how can he stay in the army camp in peace?

Of course, as long as the officers were responsible for delivering the man alive to the Dawuguan military camp, they would have completed their mission. Whether Nie Qing escaped or died shortly after they left, it was none of their business.

At this moment, Nie Qing also looked at Hong Xiaoduo with great nervousness. To be honest, he himself was not confident at all, but at least this was the only person who was willing to listen to him along the way.

So, whether he succeeds or not, he should at least give it a try!

After hearing the reason, Hong Xiaoduo didn't have any inner conflict: "Okay, I promise you. Tell me your address, your mother's name, and your little sister's name."

Huh? You agreed? How could you agree so easily? The three officers and Nie Qing were all very surprised. Didn't you even need to think it over?

“Young lady, my family fortune is probably already in someone else’s hands. Even if you help me, my mother probably won’t have much money to repay you. I can only repay this kindness in my next life by being your servant.” Nie Qing came back to his senses and said.

Hong Xiaoduo smiled and said, "I didn't agree because of the reward you gave me. You don't need to talk about repaying me by being my slave in the next life. Who knows if people have a next life? Even if they do, who can guarantee where they will be in the next life?"

Hearing her say that, Nie Qing and the others actually felt quite relieved.

After giving her her home address and the names of her mother and sister, Nie Qing reminded her that it would be best to avoid his relatives.

Hong Xiaoduo repeated the address and name again to make sure they were correct before saying, "Then I'll come to the Dawuguan military camp to find you. By the way, I've already promised you, so please don't cause any trouble on the way to Dawuguan. It's not easy for those guys to make a living like this, so please be understanding."

“Since you’ve agreed to help me, young lady, then naturally I won’t cause any more trouble.” Nie Qing immediately agreed.

Hong Xiaoduo nodded. She had just seen the dried rations at the bottom of the prison cart, which were roasted, indicating that the officers had not mistreated him.

"Then I'll turn around and go to your house first thing tomorrow morning. You should also take good care of yourself and live well. There will be a chance to overturn the case and clear your name in the future." After saying that, Hong Xiaoduo said goodbye to the three officers before walking back.

Watching Hong Xiaoduo walk away, Cui Zhong looked at the people in the prison cart and said, "Hurry up and eat. What that young lady said makes sense. As long as you're alive, you have a chance."

Nie Qing relaxed completely, slumped into the prison cart, reached for the dry rations beside him, and began to eat them in large mouthfuls.

"Eat slowly, the fish soup will be ready soon," Sang Lao Si reminded him.

"Boss, tell me, why did that young lady agree? Doesn't she find it troublesome? Isn't she afraid of causing trouble?" Another officer couldn't understand.

After sitting down, Cui Zhong shook his head and said, "There are all kinds of people in this world. Nie Qing isn't the most unlucky one. He just happened to meet some good people. You guys remember this: when you go back and report, keep your mouths shut. Just pretend this never happened."

When Shaoxiang comes back later, tell him too.

The young woman was right. It's not easy for us brothers to make a living like this. While we may not be so righteous as to intervene in injustices, we should at least avoid doing evil.

Sang Laosi and the other person immediately nodded in agreement. Having worked in the government office, they were all too familiar with the intricacies of the system.

Nie Qing said she confessed because someone threatened her mother and younger sister's lives, but the person who was handling the case couldn't have been unaware of it, and might even have been involved.

Originally, that person was not an honest and upright official.

After Hong Xiaoduo returned to her tent, Shao Xiang awkwardly wiped the grease from his mouth, got up, waved to the children, and went back to his own tent.

These kids even scooped him a small bowl of duck meat; it smelled so good!

Seeing the older children's curious yet hesitant expressions, Hong Xiaoduo sat down and told them what had happened.

When she said she had agreed to the prisoner's request, the children weren't surprised; they just looked at the prison van with pity.

At night, as usual, the children rested. Hong Xiaoduo sat by the fire outside the tent, looking at the earliest picture book she had bought. She found the address Nie Qing had given her, which meant she had to turn back, take a detour, and then go in another direction at a fork in the road.

If I don't sleep, I can't help but think about more things.

She then thought of the young master and his gang whom she had offended at that desolate post station. She wondered where they were going and whether they would be lying in ambush on the road ahead, waiting for revenge.

Perfect, let them wait and see.

She then thought that Nie Qing was to be escorted to the military camp at Dawuguan. She also had acquaintances at the Dawuguan military camp, so should she help Nie Qing?

He was convicted of a crime and exiled to the army. I'm afraid he won't be treated very well in the military camp.

With the help of acquaintances, Nie Qing's life will be a little easier.

But should I help them or not?

Hong Xiaoduo was conflicted about this. After all, what if Nie Qing lied to her? She would be fine, at most she would take a wrong turn, and at most she would remember the lesson of being too trusting.

But wouldn't it be bad to implicate Peng Xian and the others?

Furthermore, Peng Xian and the others had said that if anyone needed their help at Dawu Pass, they could ask them for help. But now, I'm bothering them for someone else's sake. Is that appropriate?

No, that doesn't make sense. My intuition is usually accurate; I just believed Nie Qing and agreed to his request. Besides, was he framed? I learned some details from meeting his mother.

The next morning, Hong Xiaoduo went to the prison cart again, and Cui Zhong thanked her once more for the fish she had given him the night before.

Hong Xiaoduo smiled and said, "Fish is a small matter." Then she handed the letter in her hand to Cui Zhong and said, "I wonder if you could help me deliver this letter to Peng Xian, the deputy general of Da Wu Guan?"

Upon hearing this, Cui Zhong immediately accepted the letter, but in his heart he wondered if this young lady had someone in the Dawuguan military camp, and if this letter was asking the deputy general to help take care of Nie Qing.

If that's the case, then Nie Qing is incredibly lucky...