Jiang Luoluo took a few steps to Yao Shiyu's carriage and lifted the curtain.
Inside the car, Su Cuirong slowly opened her eyes and met Jiang Luoluo's gaze.
Jiang Luoluo's gaze was icy, as if she could see right through her.
Su Cuirong's heart skipped a beat, and she stammered, "Luo Luo, you... what is this..."
Jiang Luoluo said coldly, "Since Grandmother is alright, then let's continue to visit Aunt."
Her gaze then shifted to Yao Shiyu, who was huddled in the corner, and she asked indifferently, "Cousin Yao?"
Yao Shiyu felt uneasy, but she tried to remain calm. She stretched out her arm, revealing the scratch mark.
Her voice was weak, "Cousin, those bandits injured my arm, and now it's very weak, I'm afraid..."
She was already certain that Jiang Luoluo had come to ask her to treat Dingdang.
If she insists that she is powerless to help, Dingdang's injuries will only worsen if she returns to the city for treatment.
By then, Dingdang will have lost too much blood and will be half-dead, if not dead.
A calculating glint flashed in Yao Shiyu's eyes. She knew that Dingdang was Jiang Luoluo's most capable assistant.
Once Dingdang falls, Jiang Luoluo will lose her sharpest claws, and she can better control Jiang Luoluo.
However, Jiang Luoluo just looked at her coldly and said indifferently, "Cousin Yao should treat the wound as soon as possible, otherwise if it is delayed too long, the hand will be ruined."
Yao Shiyu was speechless for a moment, her face turning pale and then red, but she couldn't refute him.
With a slightly embarrassed look on her face, she asked with feigned concern, "Cousin, is Dingdang badly injured?"
Under the very nose of the emperor, these bandits are so rampant, robbing people on the road. Is there no law left?
My maternal grandmother was so frightened that she fainted, but thankfully she woke up.
Cousin, you must thoroughly investigate these people's backgrounds and make sure the authorities severely punish them!
At this point, Yao Shiyu's tone became agitated, and tears welled up in her eyes and rolled down her cheeks like broken beads, seemingly a genuine outpouring of emotion.
Jiang Luoluo sneered, feeling as if a million grass mud horses were galloping through her mind. Yao Shiyu's acting skills were so good, it was a waste she wasn't in an opera troupe.
She gave Yao Shiyu a cold glance. "Cousin Yao and Grandmother should hurry up and get going. Don't keep your aunt waiting."
After saying that, Jiang Luoluo lowered the carriage curtain, turned around, and walked straight towards Xie Yizhi, too lazy to get entangled with them any longer.
Inside the carriage, Yao Shiyu watched Jiang Luoluo's departing figure, secretly relieved, and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief.
She and Su Cuirong exchanged a glance, a dark glint flashing in their eyes. They both secretly breathed a sigh of relief; thankfully, Jiang Luoluo hadn't noticed anything.
Jiang Luoluo walked up to Xie Yizhi, curtsied, and asked in a respectful yet decisive tone, "Your Highness, may I borrow a few people?"
Xie Yizhi looked at her, as if he already understood her intentions.
The fierceness in his eyes vanished, replaced by a gentle tenderness. "I'll go with you."
He then raised his voice and ordered, "Mo Feng, take good care of Ding Dang. Mo Yang, come back to the city with me. The rest of the guards, escort all the bandits back to the capital."
Immediately, the three mounted their horses and rode away in a cloud of dust.
Seeing that Jiang Luoluo and Xie Yizhi had already left, Yao Shiyu couldn't help but feel suspicious.
Dingdang did not return to the city with them, but Jiang Luoluo left in a hurry. Could it be that Dingdang's injuries were too serious and Jiang Luoluo was in a hurry to return to the city to ask for a doctor?
With this thought in mind, Yao Shiyu could not suppress her curiosity. She quietly peeked out from inside the carriage, looked around, and then quietly jumped down, heading towards the jingling carriage.
Before she even got close, she saw Mo Feng standing expressionlessly in front of the car, radiating a cold and aloof aura, clearly preparing to drive away.
Yao Shiyu straightened her loose braids, a smile appearing on her face, and said softly, "Guard Mo Feng, Dingdang..."
Before he could finish speaking, a cold glint flashed in Mo Feng's eyes, and his long sword was drawn with a clang, its sharp edge pointing directly at Yao Shiyu, full of warning.
Yao Shiyu was so frightened that her heart skipped a beat, and her face turned pale instantly. She quickly took a step back and managed to squeeze out a few words, "Why did you have to draw your sword for no reason... I won't ask anymore, I'll just leave!"
Having failed to find anything and nearly scared out of her wits by Mo Feng, Yao Shiyu hurriedly and sheepishly retreated back to her carriage and quickly left with Su Cuirong.
Jiang Luoluo, Xie Yizhi, and Mo Yang rode swiftly on horseback and had just arrived at the city gate.
Then a guard from Prince Yi’s residence rushed over to report, “Your Highness, Lord Xiao has been waiting at Zuiyue Tower for quite some time, for about an hour now.”
Xie Yizhi frowned slightly and turned to look at Jiang Luoluo beside him. A gentle breeze caressed her face, and the tip of her nose turned slightly red. Her fair and delicate cheeks were tinged with a blush by the cold wind, which made her look even more beautiful and charming.
Jiang Luoluo smiled, her smile as bright as the early spring sunshine. "Your Highness, please go ahead with your work. With Mo Yang accompanying me, nothing will happen."
Xie Yizhi stared at her for a moment, nodded, then beckoned Mo Yang forward and whispered, "Whoever Miss Jiang points to, you kill. If anything happens, I'll take care of it!"
Mo Yang's expression hardened, and he bowed solemnly, saying, "Your subordinate understands and will certainly not fail Your Highness's trust!"
Xie Yizhi nodded in satisfaction, then whipped his horse and galloped away, his black robes fluttering in the wind, disappearing into the end of the street in an instant.
Jiang Luoluo and Mo Yang rode swiftly towards the residence of the Vice Minister of Revenue. Her eyes were as cold as icy stars, and a hidden anger simmered between her brows.
Today, she is determined to get justice for Dingdang no matter what.
The servants of the Vice Minister of Revenue's residence already recognized Jiang Luoluo. Upon seeing her arrival, they all bowed respectfully and greeted her, unaware of her menacing demeanor.
"Where is your young lady?" Jiang Luoluo asked in a cold tone, with an unquestionable air of authority.
"Miss and Madam are preparing to go to Yuanhua Temple to pray for blessings. They are getting ready and should be leaving soon," a servant hurriedly replied, bowing his head and not daring to look at her again.
Jiang Luoluo nodded slightly, walked straight through the courtyard with steady and composed steps, and headed towards Jiang Yunjiao's courtyard.
As she approached the covered bridge, she slightly raised her eyes and saw a woman wearing a peach-pink cloak and a gold hairpin that looked like a pheasant about to step onto the bridge. This woman was none other than Jiang Yunjiao.
Jiang Luoluo's eyes turned cold, a chilling smile appeared on her lips, and she quickened her pace, heading straight to meet him.
The two met on the covered bridge. Jiang Yunjiao frowned slightly and asked with a hint of doubt, "Why are you here? Weren't you going to Yuanhua Temple today?"
Jiang Luoluo gave a cold laugh, her eyes sharp as knives, "I'm here to teach you a lesson!"
No sooner had she finished speaking than Jiang Luoluo scooped up a foot and kicked Jiang Yunjiao hard in the knee.
With a sudden "ouch," two splashes were heard. Jiang Yunjiao was caught off guard, lost her balance, and fell directly into the pond under the covered bridge. Instantly, water splashed everywhere, and fish flew up.
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