The astonished crowd stood rooted to the spot, their faces filled with disbelief, their eyes fixed on the group as they disappeared into the distant smoke.
The execution ground fell silent once more, leaving only the messy site and the smoke and dust in the air.
This sudden hijacking shocked everyone.
The rescue of Lord Zhang became the most shocking news of the morning.
After the smoke cleared, only a mess and a stunned crowd remained.
Xu Yuehuai watched their departing figures, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes. She knew that this turmoil had not yet subsided.
She knew this was just the beginning, and more challenges and changes awaited her. But she was prepared; for the sake of truth and justice, she would forge ahead.
"What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and give chase!" Xu Yuehua shouted at the stunned guards around him.
The guards were awakened by Xu Yuehuai's shouts. They immediately reacted, leaping onto their warhorses and preparing to pursue the bandits.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze also mounted their warhorses and led a group of elite soldiers in a fierce pursuit.
The crowd around the execution ground began to stir, with people speculating about what secrets were hidden behind this hostage situation.
Some people began to worry about Xu Yuehuai, fearing that she might be in danger.
Xu Yuehuai stared intently ahead, her heart filled with determination.
She knew she had to catch up with the group as soon as possible and capture Lord Zhang immediately, or the consequences would be dire.
Her warhorse galloped like the wind, and her heart was filled with determination.
The bandits were clearly very familiar with the terrain; they cleverly used the mountain roads and dense forests for cover in an attempt to shake off their pursuers.
However, Xu Yuehuai was not easy to deal with. With her excellent riding skills and keen intuition, she kept getting closer to them.
During the pursuit, Xu Yuehuai gradually discovered some clues.
She began to suspect that this matter might be related to certain forces in the court, and might involve a larger conspiracy.
Finally, after a long and arduous chase, Xu Yuehuai and his soldiers successfully forced the group of robbers to stop.
As night fell, a chilly wind swept across Xu Yuehuai's face, and she felt a mix of tension and excitement she had never experienced before.
The robbers' eyes gleamed with ferocity; they held knives and swords, their faces filled with arrogance and disdain.
One of the robbers, a tall man with a ferocious face, laughed wildly, "You dare to oppose us? You're courting death!"
Xu Yuehuai gripped the long sword tightly, her eyes resolute and determined.
She took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "We are fighting for justice, to protect innocent people. Today, you will all be cut down by my sword!"
With her words, a life-or-death battle ensued between the two sides.
Amidst the flashing swords and clashing blades, the battle raged fiercely.
Each sword strike was accompanied by a sharp whistling sound; each blade slash was accompanied by the force of a thunderbolt.
Led by Xu Yuehuai, the soldiers bravely charged forward and engaged in a fierce battle with the robbers.
Xu Yuehuai's swordsmanship was incredibly sharp, and her movements were as agile as a leopard, catching the robbers off guard with every attack.
She sometimes sweeps across the battlefield, sometimes pierces the enemy's heart; her sword is like a bolt of lightning, cutting through the dark night sky.
In the heat of battle, time seemed to slow down.
Every movement, every glance, every breath was filled with tension and intensity.
Life and death hang in the balance; every clash of swords is accompanied by a shower of sparks.
Although the bandits launched a fierce attack, they were gradually defeated by the tenacious resistance of Xu Yuehuai and his soldiers.
Finally, the group of robbers were subdued, collapsing to the ground, their faces filled with terror and despair.
Xu Yuehuai stood in the night, her figure appearing so tall and imposing.
She stared at the subdued robbers with icy eyes.
"Take them back!" Xu Yuehuai ordered.
The soldiers responded immediately and bound the robbers tightly.
Xu Yuehuai took a deep breath, and the tension and excitement in her heart gradually subsided.
She knew this was just a small step on the road to the truth, and that greater challenges and unknowns still awaited her ahead.
Xu Yuehuai rode his warhorse and led his soldiers back to the execution ground.
The execution ground had returned to calm, and Lord Zhang, who had been kidnapped, had been successfully brought back, prompting cheers from the crowd.
Xu Yuehuai's return brought immense joy to everyone.
She leaped off her horse and walked toward Lord Zhang.
Lord Zhang looked at her, his eyes filled with resentment. "I never expected you to be so unwilling to let me go, even though we come from the same place."
"Ha, it's an insult to me to come from the same place as you. You've done so many heinous things, I will never let you get away with this. You should pay for the mistakes you've made."
Xu Yuehuai's tone was cold and hard, without any sympathy or hesitation.
Lord Zhang's eyes widened, and he suddenly burst into maniacal laughter, "Hahahaha! Good, good! Today you are so cold-blooded and ruthless to me, one day you will suffer the same fate as me!"
"I'll be waiting for you in hell!"
"Is that so? Then I'll have to be careful, lest you get entangled with me." Xu Yuehuai said coldly. "Guards, take him away and execute him on the spot!"
The soldiers immediately stepped forward and took Lord Zhang away.
Cheers erupted from the crowd again; they cheered for Xu Yuehuai's victory and were delighted that this evil official had been subdued.
Xu Yuehuai stood with Qi Guze in the center of the execution ground, but suddenly felt a little uneasy.
"What's wrong? You seem to be in a bad mood?" Qi Guze gently took her hand.
"It's nothing, it's just that what he just said made me feel a little upset."
"Don't worry, even if the whole world turns against you, I will stand by your side and protect you. I will never let anyone hurt you."
Qi Guze rubbed her head and continued, "Besides, you and him are not the same kind of people at all. He is so insidious and cunning, while you are so kind. You could never be like this today."
"You must not let his words influence you!"
Xu Yuehua smiled and said, "Okay, I understand. Don't worry about me."
"Um."
Qi Guze smiled and pulled her away from there.
Lord Zhang had already been executed on the spot, his head rolling on the ground with a gurgling sound, his dark eyes fixed on the direction Xu Yuehuai and the others had left...
In the days that followed, Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai discussed how to deal with the other transmigrators.
They believed that although these time travelers brought a lot of trouble, they also helped them a great deal.
Therefore, they decided to take measures to ensure that the time travelers no longer posed a threat to the palace.
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