Xiao Qingyin replied, "Of course, we can only feel at ease if we eliminate the root of the problem."
Bai Yanzhang is no ordinary person. When his whole family was exiled and his parents died, he was able to endure the grief and do his best to overturn the case.
Who knows if he can't launch another desperate counterattack?
In this world, only the dead do not seek revenge.
Qin Wenjun felt as if her heart had been gripped tightly, and she almost couldn't breathe.
Bai Yanzhang offended Eunuch Wang and Consort Li because of the cases involving Ma Laosan and the heir of the Marquis of Guangyang.
Both cases stemmed from the mother and son.
He defied authority and sought justice for the mother and son, but ended up in danger himself.
How could she feel at ease?
She thought for a moment and asked Xiao Qingyin, "Miss, do you know which escort agency has the most powerful warriors? I'd like to hire someone to protect him."
Xiao Qingyin laughed and said, "What if someone poisons the food?"
Qin Wenjun's eyes widened.
"He... he could have already..."
"He is still alive."
Xiao Qingyin replied.
"He was definitely alive before he left the city."
Otherwise, the court officials would not have let the emperor off the hook.
Anyone with eyes can see that this is a miscarriage of justice.
Bai Yanzhang was the chicken used by the Southern Depot to make an example of him and intimidate the court officials.
Sentencing him to exile was dark enough; if he were to die in prison, most of the court officials would probably resign and go home to sell sweet potatoes.
Qin Wenjun's heart sank upon hearing her words.
Did you survive before leaving the city, but die afterward?
How can such a large and prosperous country like Da Xi not tolerate a straightforward person?
She gritted her teeth in resentment: "Then I'll hire a bunch of bandits and rob him."
Xiao Qingyin gave a thumbs up.
“You have guts. But we don’t need to hire bandits; I’ll have Yi Wu handle that.”
"Won't this cause you trouble?" Qin Wenjun asked anxiously, "What if His Majesty suspects you..."
"Let him have his suspicions."
Xiao Qingyin smiled.
“What can he do to us if there’s no evidence?”
Qin Wenjun was deeply moved.
After expressing her gratitude, she secretly made up her mind that she would follow the young lady and serve her well for the rest of her life.
A few days later, Bai Yanzhang was escorted away by constables.
Not long after leaving the capital, he encountered a group of men in black. The constables scattered and ran away, leaving him alone in shackles and chains.
As the gleaming steel blade came slashing down at him, he closed his eyes and calmly accepted his fate.
Just then, an arrow flew by, and a cry of pain rang out.
The broadsword fell heavily to the ground.
He suddenly opened his eyes and saw another group of men in black arrive and engage in a fierce battle with the previous group. In no time, they had wiped out the enemy.
Then the two men lifted him up and used their light-footed skills to carry him away.
Before long, he was led to a wooded area, where the other person removed his shackles and bowed to him.
"Lord Bai, let us do your makeup first, and then we'll take you back to the capital."
Bai Yanzhang stared at them intently and said with certainty, "You were sent by Miss Xiao."
Yi Wu chuckled: "Lord Bai is indeed a master of investigation; he guessed it right away."
After saying that, she took out her makeup bag and began to disguise him.
He had learned a few tricks from Xiao Qingyin, and although his makeup wasn't as exquisite as hers, it was still quite presentable.
Before long, Bai Yanzhang looked like a completely different person; even acquaintances might not recognize him.
"Here's a set of clothes, please change into them."
"good."
Bai Yanzhang turned his back and changed his clothes.
Yi Wu noticed that his weight was on his right leg and asked, "What's wrong with your left leg?"
"It's broken."
Bai Yanzhang said it casually.
Yi Wu: "..."
What a wolf in sheep's clothing.
He can stand up without flinching even with a broken leg.
He helped Bai Yanzhang onto the horse, and the group rode back to the capital.
Upon arriving at the Marquis's residence, Xiao Qingyin used a golden insect to set Bai Yanzhang's broken leg.
Bai Yanzhang, feeling the pain completely disappear in his left leg, complimented, "Miss Xiao's medical skills are indeed miraculous. No wonder the people call you a divine doctor."
Xiao Qingyin waved her hand: "It's just a trivial skill."
It's all thanks to the golden bugs.
She was just a porter.
Seeing that Bai Yanzhang did not appear dejected, she asked, "What are your plans next, Lord Bai?"
Bai Yanzhang retorted, "What plans could I, a banished and kidnapped man, possibly have?"
Xiao Qingyin smiled slightly.
“Lord Bai is a rare talent. Nandan is eager to recruit talented people. If Lord Bai is willing to take up a post in Nandan, I can write a letter and send someone to escort you there.”
The emperor doesn't value talent, but the people of Nandan do.
But Bai Yanzhang replied, "His Majesty is incompetent. Why doesn't General Yi replace him? That would save me the trouble of traveling all this way."
Xiao Qingyin was dumbfounded.
Good heavens!
I thought you were one of the few loyal ministers.
They actually incited us to rebel just because they didn't want to travel thousands of miles across borders for employment?
That's really heartless.
Bai Yanzhang continued, "Given the current political situation in the court, even if you have no intention of doing this, you will probably be viewed with suspicion by others."
Xiao Qingyin gave him a deep look.
"It is truly a waste of Lord Bai's talents to be involved in the trial."
With such skill in manipulating people's hearts, how could anyone become a great traitor?
Bai Yanzhang smiled faintly.
As the two were talking, Tianci came running over with his short legs.
He ran up to Bai Yanzhang, looked him up and down, and after a while, he finally said, "Uncle Bai, it really is you! I thought my mother was lying to me. Why do you have a different face?"
"I've gotten into some trouble, so I need to hide and not let anyone find me."
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