Lord Li looked at the dead snake on the ground, then looked at Wang Laosan, and the solemnity between his brows gradually relaxed.
He turned to look at the two officers behind him and asked, "Can you explain what's going on?"
One of the officers hurriedly said, "Sir, we encountered a giant python while looking for water.
This time, thanks to Madam Wei’s desperate rescue, we were able to survive. If it weren’t for her, we probably wouldn’t have been able to escape.”
"Yes, I was entangled by a python, and it was Madam Wei who rushed forward to save me regardless of everything." Xiao Li also explained anxiously.
Lord Li nodded, a serious look appearing on his face.
He looked at Wang Laosan with sharp eyes: "Wang Laosan, I thought you were a reliable subordinate, but I didn't expect you to dare to spread rumors and slander others behind their backs!"
Wang Laosan was heartbroken, sweat pouring down his forehead. He hurriedly explained, "Master Li, I just misheard in a hurry..."
"shut up!"
Li Daren didn't give him any more chances and signaled his men to take Wang Laosan away: "Give him a good beating and lock him up overnight. Let him reflect on his mistakes."
The crowd watching began to whisper to each other at this moment, their eyes turning to Su Huaiyue, and they felt a little more admiration for her in their hearts.
"Thank you, Madam Wei, for your generosity and saving my men. I am truly grateful." Lord Li thanked Su Huaiyue.
Su Huaiyue bowed to Master Li steadily under the gaze of everyone, "Your Excellency, there is no need for this. I feel really guilty for not finding any water this time. I hope Your Excellency will allow me to sort things out before continuing my search."
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