"ah!"
Screams erupted from the crowd.
The adults reacted quickly and covered the child's eyes.
The woman on the ground trembled violently a few times before finally dying.
The woman's husband, worried that it would frighten others, took off his clothes and covered the woman's body and the bloodstains.
Among the bandits, the others wanted to step forward to help, but the man stopped them by reaching out his hand.
He knelt and kowtowed several times to You Yong, then hoisted the woman's limp body onto his shoulder, dragging his elderly mother and the child she held in her arms, who was covering her eyes...
We gradually walked down the mountain...
Yu Yong, unable to hide his grief, watched their backs for a moment, then untied a carriage from the side, filled it with some of the supplies that Eunuch Xu had given them, and personally walked towards them...
The scene was silent, save for the distant sound of horse-drawn carriages rutting down the hillside...
And the bright red bloodstains on the ground.
Ning Xi'er took out blood-removing powder from her spatial storage and casually tossed it to Bai Zhi.
Bai Zhi understood and immediately sprinkled it on the bloodstains.
In an instant, the original crimson color on the ground completely disappeared.
Turning her head casually, Ning Xi'er saw Xie Zhun's carriage, the curtain being lifted by long, slender fingers...
When did he wake up?
Did he hear all of that woman's ravings?
Seeing Ning Xi'er's actions, Eunuch Xu hurriedly turned his head and saw the carriage curtain being lifted. His expression changed drastically, and he rushed over.
Ning Xi'er walked to Zheng Chengguang and Zheng Ye and whispered in a voice only they could hear, "You Yong is soft-hearted and indiscriminate in rewarding and punishing, and is not worth conspiring with."
Both Zheng Chengguang and Zheng Ye looked solemn, clearly dissatisfied with You Yong's decision.
That woman wanted the prince dead, but You Yong casually let them go down the mountain?!
Will they have fewer complaints in the future, and will everyone follow suit, at most only being driven out of the group?
Ning Xi'er continued, "This woman is weak and not usually ruthless, but who can guarantee how the truly vicious one inside will react in the future..."
Zheng Chengguang and Zheng Ye nodded.
"Before reaching the desolate region, we will only pass through six county towns. The two generals are more familiar with the situation than I am, so we can discuss with Eunuch Xu how to settle them nearby when we find a suitable location..."
Ning Xi'er didn't say the rest, but the two understood.
Those who don't know gratitude will always bring trouble.
For the sake of the prince, they could not afford to take any risks.
"Your Highness, Generals, is there anything I can do for you?"
A gentle voice sounded in my ear.
Ning Xi'er took a closer look at the person in front of her.
She has fair skin, almond-shaped eyes, gentle features, and slightly upturned lips.
Upon closer inspection, the outline does indeed resemble that of Eunuch Xu.
Just now, Eunuch Xu summoned him, and because he was keeping a close eye on You Yong and the woman's movements, Ning Xi'er only glanced at them briefly.
His sudden appearance at this moment confirmed Ning Xi'er's strange feeling from before.
"Xu Yan, the Princess Consort just now..."
Zheng Ye greeted Xu Yan with a smile.
Ning Xi'er suddenly spoke up to remind them, "You Yong just came down the mountain, Song Lixin, their group is leaderless..."
"The site hasn't been leveled yet, and these dilapidated houses need to be tidied up..."
"According to the calendar, His Highness needs a medicinal bath today. Since we have a room, we should quickly prepare it..."
"Everyone must be hungry by now... I'll trouble the two generals to arrange the defenses tonight..."
Zheng Ye looked at Ning Xi'er and was stunned for a moment.
Although he was impulsive, his reactions were fairly sharp.
Ning Xi'er was clearly cutting him off, and seemed to be wary of Xu Yan...
He immediately patted Xu Yan on the shoulder, his speech quickening, "You see, thanks to the Princess's reminder, we were just arranging these things..."
"If you can help, that would be wonderful..."
Xu Yan smiled and bowed to Ning Xi'er, "Your Highness's considerations are thorough; I deeply admire them!"
Ning Xi'er responded with a smile, her response flawless.
As Zheng Chengguang and Zheng Ye were preparing to make arrangements for everyone, Ning Xi'er walked up to the bandits and their families.
She raised her voice, "No one wanted this tragedy to happen. The truth is clear to everyone..."
"I believe everyone present could hear my conversation with that woman. Many of you may share her feelings, and many may feel sorry for her..."
Seeing that no one present objected, Ning Xi'er's face turned cold, and she said in a deep voice, "If any of you still think this way... then I'll have to give you a proper talking to!"
"That woman hates the prince because she says it was because of his existence that you were forced to come down the mountain to hunt him down..."
"Having failed to kill them, and fearing the mastermind would silence them, they had no choice but to come with us..."
"Come with us to the wilderness, and if you're resentful, you can vent your anger and take revenge!"
"I ask you one question: why does the master persecute your men but not others?!"
"There are so many bandits in the world, why are they targeting you specifically?"
"If we need men, we can contact you immediately. Guess when they've been tracking you, the leaders, since you escaped from the army?"
"Even if they aren't princes today, what if they have shady jobs in the future? Won't they come knocking on your door and threaten you?"
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