Zheng Quchi lowered the knife she had been holding to Xing'an's neck. She figured that unless he was stupid, he wouldn't choose to fight to the death at this point.
"Get up. There's no need for such formalities now. These are the bandits we're looking for, and they just robbed a brigade."
The officials were also stunned. They hurriedly bowed, but kept glancing at the general's wife with a mixture of shock and surprise.
Is this General Yuwen's wife? But why is she with these bandits?
Was she the one who made the loud explosion just now?
And when they arrived, they saw her holding a knife to someone's neck, threatening them. Was she trying to buy them time?
When Wang Zebang heard his wife directly identify these people, he, like the soldiers, was also very surprised that she was here.
Thinking back on the series of unusual events that had puzzled him, he finally had an answer.
It was the lady who did it; she not only helped them find the elusive bandits, but also successfully captured them in one fell swoop…
When she went missing, they were worried and anxious about her safety, thinking she was in deep danger. Little did they know, she had gotten herself into the clutches of bandits.
He and the Xuanjia soldiers rose solemnly. With a wave of his hand, the soldiers took out ropes and tied up all the bandits. He glanced at Xing'an, who remained silent but calm, narrowed his eyes slightly, and ordered someone to add another pair of shackles to him.
Why treat others differently?
Wang Zebang sensed a dangerous aura emanating from him, a presence that aroused his vigilance and sense of threat, indicating that he was no ordinary person.
"Madam, are you injured anywhere?" Wang Zebang asked curtly.
Zheng Quchi shook her head at him. She knew that her disappearance must have frightened them: "I'm fine, not a hair is missing."
After demonstrating her prowess to him, she leaned closer, her expression suddenly turning serious, and said, "Lieutenant Wang, we can discuss other matters later. Right now, immediately send the government officials away, then have our men dispose of the bodies, clean up the scene, and take the bandits back to the camp as quickly as possible."
Her words puzzled Wang Zebang greatly.
Seeing her serious expression, Wang Zebang subconsciously looked towards the messy pool of blood surrounded by flames not far away. Due to the dim light at night, it was difficult to identify the faces and origins of the fallen bodies without a close inspection. Their vehicle was destroyed, the horses had fled in terror, and there were no clues.
However, he inadvertently caught a glimpse of a figure lying prone on the ground with a sword wound in their back, and their clothing...
His expression changed drastically in an instant.
He immediately understood why the lady had instructed him to do these strange things.
He said urgently, "Zebang, get it done immediately."
"And make sure all the looted property is kept safe and doesn't fall into the hands of others," she added.
"clear."
After everything was settled, Wang Zebang ordered the soldiers to give up a horse. Since warhorses in the army are loyal to their owners, it is difficult for strangers to ride them unless they are shared.
The government's horses, however, were not subject to this restriction. Due to their different breeds, they were also much smaller and more docile than warhorses.
Wang Zebang draped his cloak over Zheng Quchi's shoulders to prevent her from catching a cold in the night wind while riding at full speed.
Zheng Quchi swiftly and gracefully mounted her horse. Wang Zebang and the Xuanjia Army surrounded her like guardian deities. Surrounded by the imposing army, her figure appeared particularly petite, yet the scene was both abrupt and harmonious.
Because it is a tiger and a rose, one side, though powerful and brave, will still carefully protect that delicate and beautiful flower. The tiger also needs the restraint and guidance of the vines. This is the close relationship between the Xuanjia Army and Zheng Quchi.
The bandits were bound into two groups and marched forward on foot like exiles. They looked ahead and, through the gaps between the figures, could vaguely see the back of "Little Zheng" on horseback.
The mistress and the seventh sister were tied together. They looked at "Xiao Zheng" with complicated expressions, including anger, resentment, sadness, and disappointment.
Xiao Zheng... is the general's wife. From now on, there will be a world of difference between her and them.
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Zheng Quchi and Wang Zebang split up into two groups. Wang Zebang led his men back to the camp first, while she led her men to the cave where the bandits had previously occupied. She looted everything inside and took it with her.
Hers, hers, all of it is hers.
Upon returning, Wang Zebang was also quite surprised by the bandits' hidden stash in the cave. These several cartloads of goods were equivalent to a small military depot.
But at the same time, a seed of doubt was also sprouting and growing in his heart.
Coincidentally, Zheng Quchi also had important matters to discuss with them. She pulled Wang Zebang and Wei Yao, who had rushed back overnight after receiving the news, together to discuss the important matters behind closed doors.
Zheng Quchi's small face was very serious: "Have you examined those corpses?"
Wang Zebang nodded heavily.
Wei Yao was pulled into a meeting as soon as he got back, and he had no idea what was going on, so he shook his head.
Zheng Quchi continued, "The ones who died were the chief eunuch and Lord Liu."
Upon hearing this, Wei Yao was completely stunned.
"They're dead?!"
"Shh, keep your voice down. Yes, it's them. Isn't it a coincidence that the envoy who came to our Fuxian to deliver the imperial edict died on our territory? How are we going to absolve ourselves of responsibility now?" she asked the two of them.
Wang Zebang frowned and said, "Hand over the bandits who committed robbery and murder on the road directly."
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