After several days of rest, Feng Chunlian's face was still somewhat pale, but her eyes had regained some vitality.
She was dressed in a plain-colored dress, her long hair simply tied up. Although she looked a little weak, she had a unique kind of dignity.
As he spoke, he glanced at Fu Zhun on the bed. His eyes were tightly closed, and his cold, pale complexion showed no improvement.
"The doctor said I need to continue resting and can't rush things," Su An said helplessly, his eyes showing fatigue and worry.
"Don't worry too much. The prince is a lucky man and will surely wake up." Feng Chunlian keenly sensed Su An's mood and gently comforted him.
Even Xue Sha frowned and said irritably, "He did save us, after all. Heaven will take care of him out of gratitude and won't let anything happen to him. Don't worry!"
Hearing what the two said, Su An forced a smile and said, "Absolutely."
But the worry in my heart never subsided.
Just then, Jian Yi appeared in the tent as if by magic.
He looked solemnly at the unconscious prince, then cupped his hands to Su An and said, "Xia Yuandao, the governor of Jinzhou, has come and surrounded this place. He wants to speak with the person in charge. I'm afraid we'll have to trouble Miss Su to go out and meet him."
He did not forget the prince's instructions.
Now, both inside and outside the camp, with Young Master Zhou maintaining the overall situation in Ji Province, only Su An has the right to do so.
"The Prefect of Jinzhou? Never heard of him, but he must be up to no good." Su An sighed softly, feeling like a tiger fallen into the plains being bullied by dogs.
As soon as Fu Zhun collapsed, malicious bullies came knocking on his door.
Let's go!
Su An resolutely stepped out of the tent and looked up. He saw that not far away, his soldiers were outside the defensive line, facing off against a group of government soldiers with their swords drawn.
Xia Yuandao rode on the lead horse, his magnificent official robes gleaming in the sunlight.
His brows furrowed, his eyes gleamed, and his raised chin exuded an aggressive aura.
"Bring out your leader! What, a little wench?" Upon seeing Su An, he immediately sneered disdainfully. "What, now that the Prince of Zhenbei has fallen, you're all alone?"
Su An walked over and stood still, raising his chin slightly as well. "This must be the Prefect of Jinzhou. It must be hard for you to be blind. It's a real pity that you can't even see the majestic figures of our imposing soldiers."
He laughed at the Prince of Zhenbei for having no one, but Su An's words clearly told him that these soldiers who had cut through thorns and brambles were the source of his confidence!
As if in response to Su An's words, the soldiers roared in unison, staring at him like jackals, their momentum overwhelming.
The white horse was so frightened by the deafening roar that it neighed and backed away, nearly causing Xia Yuandao to fall off. It took him quite a bit of effort to regain his balance.
"Hmph, sharp-tongued!"
His face turned ugly, and he was too lazy to argue anymore. He said directly, "I heard that the Blood Lotus Sect has seriously injured the Prince, so I came here to take the Prince to Jinzhou for treatment."
"The captured Blood Lotus Sect leader and elders must also be handed over to me. I will thoroughly interrogate them about their crimes!"
Su An instantly revealed a look of disdain and mockery.
What righteous words!
Who knows what their intentions are in taking Fu Zhunda away? And those who took over the Blood Lotus Sect are probably just trying to take credit for it!
"Thank you for your kindness, Governor, but there is no need for that." Su An coldly stared at him and replied, "Your Highness will be treated by our divine physicians, and Your Highness has already persuaded the Blood Lotus Sect to surrender. This matter should be dealt with after Your Highness wakes up."
Unexpectedly, Su An dared to refuse. Xia Yuandao's determined expression cracked for a moment, turning ashen.
"Su An, is it? I've heard of you. You do have some talent, but don't forget you're just a commoner!"
"How dare you disobey the orders of this governor! This is a great disrespect!"
He roared fiercely, "Guards! Seize this unruly woman and bring her to justice!"
Upon hearing this, the officers and soldiers immediately stepped forward, their weapons gleaming coldly.
Jian Yi, standing beside him with a tense and cold expression, stood up straight in front of Su An. "I urge the governor to show some respect. Miss Su is our princess, and her words and actions represent the prince's will. How dare you arrest her at will!"
The soldiers instantly drew their swords and roared, "Your Highness! Your Highness!"
"Who dares to disrespect our Princess!"
The unified, deafening roar warmed Su An's heart, and a surge of emotion welled up in his eyes for no apparent reason.
She truly never expected that Jian Yi, who rarely uttered more than three farts a day, and his soldiers would protect her so fiercely.
"Still calling me Princess!"
Xia Yuandao showed a look of disgust and sneered: "Without royal documents, this governor has never heard of the name of a princess. Besides, how can a commoner like you climb up to the royal family? Stop being so presumptuous!"
Su An was not annoyed. He took out Fu Zhun's token and coldly shouted, "How dare you! Does the governor not even recognize the order of the Prince of Zhenbei?"
“To openly surround the prince’s tent with soldiers and draw their swords is tantamount to rebellion.”
Su An raised an eyebrow, staring sharply at Xia Yuan without yielding an inch, and said, "If the governor dares to speak insolently and take another step forward, I will act on behalf of the prince, executing you first and reporting later, and granting you your head and the division of your family!"
The sharp aura suddenly emanating from that slender figure stunned Xia Yuandao.
But after realizing what he'd said, he burst out laughing in anger, "They really are making a mountain out of a molehill!"
"Then Your Highness, you must think this through carefully! If I die, Jinzhou will definitely descend into chaos, and then Jizhou will be beset by internal and external troubles. Do you have the ability to shoulder that responsibility?"
Upon hearing this, Su An gripped the token tightly, his palms sweating.
So that's what happened?
Haha...she doesn't know!
She took over all of this without really understanding what was going on, and nobody told her that her attempt to show off had failed!
"You don't dare? If you don't dare, then step aside. Matters of state are not a game for you women to play house!" Xia Yuandao said more and more arrogantly and provocatively.
Su An took a deep breath.
We can't kill anyone, but we absolutely cannot let Fu Zhun and the others go!
But just then, Feng Chunlian slowly walked out, supported by Xue Sha.
Feng Chunlian's face revealed a hint of anxiety. She went to Su An's side and pulled her back. Her voice was weak but firm. She said, "Miss Su, please don't be impulsive. If the governor wants to punish you, I am willing to die to ensure your safety."
"I only hope that you can tell the prince that he must keep his promise and treat the rest of our Blood Lotus Sect refugees well."
Upon hearing this, Xue Sha's eyes instantly reddened, and he grabbed Feng Chunlian's hand, "So that's what you were planning! I don't agree!"
"Rather than die such a cowardly death, I'd rather fight these corrupt officials to the death right now!"
His eyes widened in anger, and he turned his head to glare fiercely at Xia Yuandao, his killing intent surging as he prepared to rush over.
"Hey!" Su An cried out in a panic, "Come back! None of us will die!"
Turning her gaze to Xia Yuandao, she narrowed her eyes and slightly curled her lips: "Your Excellency, do you know how serious your dereliction of duty is?"
"With the riots in Jizhou, Jinzhou, as the rear support, should have managed the situation well and controlled the disaster. However, under your leadership, Jinzhou has also been thrown into turmoil, leading to the worsening of the disaster and frequent riots!"
"So, Governor, do you want to atone for your sins with good deeds?"
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