Upon hearing Xu Jinhuan's question, the young master replied with a mournful face.
“My name is Su Renfu. I live in Tongqiao County. Apart from the servants, there are only my parents and me in my family. My father is Su Youguang, the magistrate of Tongqiao County.”
After hearing Su Renfu's words, Ma Wencai, who was standing to the side, asked with a grin.
"Since your father is the county magistrate of Tongqiao County, and you are so adept at abusing your power to bully others, have you been oppressing the people and embezzling a lot of money on a regular basis?"
Su Renfu immediately shook his head vigorously and shouted loudly, "No, absolutely not! Every citizen of Tongqiao County gives my father a thumbs up. He is indeed a good official."
Those present didn't quite believe Su Renfu's words. What kind of good official would let his son go out with a large group of constables?
Ma Wencai looked at Su Renfu, speechless. "Are you trying to fool us? Before you say that, don't you even look at those constables tied up next to us?"
Su Renfu immediately explained, "It's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. I came out this time because there was a murder case in the county. I discovered some suspicious points and wanted to go out as the county magistrate to find clues."
My father was worried about my safety, which is why he sent constables to follow me.
After saying that, Su Renfu explained somewhat embarrassedly, "Because I am the only male heir in three generations of my family, my father dotes on me a little bit, which is why he made such a big fuss."
Ma Wencai was speechless after hearing this. He had thought he could catch a corrupt official and use his wealth to help the poor, but it turned out that the official was just a spoiled brat...
What a waste of their time! They should have rested a little longer, since they still have to travel at night.
Xu Jinhuan didn't completely believe Su Renfu's words. Instead, he randomly took the gag from one of the constables' mouths and asked him a few more questions.
After receiving mostly similar answers, she said to Xie Datou.
"Big Head, find a few people to teach them a lesson. Also, keep them tied up like this for now, and stuff the cloth back in. They like this dilapidated temple, so let them stay here a little longer."
As for whether they live or die after we leave, that's up to their own fate.
Xu Jinhuan wouldn't just let Su Renfu go once he discovered that Su Renfu's father was a good official.
Firstly, she wasn't the kind of saintly person who harbored true goodness and beauty. Secondly, although there was a reason for it, it was indeed these people who drove them away in the sweltering heat.
Besides, time is of the essence now, and she has no interest in wasting her precious time going to the warehouse of a county magistrate who is supposedly an honest official, since she has to spend all her time traveling.
Therefore, Xu Jinhuan chose to let them fend for themselves. If they could break the ropes or be discovered, it would mean that their lives were not meant to end.
If no one notices, then it means they are destined to be this way, and they have no one to blame but themselves.
"Yes, boss!" Xie Datou always did whatever Xu Jinhuan said and strictly followed Xu Jinhuan's orders, and this time was no exception.
Su Renfu and the other constables were practically in tears. Why did they have to be so careless and offend these ruthless people? Why couldn't they just live a peaceful life?
Su Renfu screamed in his heart, "Father, come and save your child! If you come any later, the three generations of single sons in the Su family will come to an end!"
Seeing that Boss Xu had already dealt with the group, the others present lost interest in paying attention to them and decided to rest instead.
Soon, the sun began to set in the west, the sky darkened slightly, and the temperature that had previously made people dizzy from the heat also dropped a little.
"Let's pack up, we should go," Xu Jinhuan said, looking at the sky outside.
"yes!"
After hearing Xu Jinhuan's words, everyone packed their things in an orderly manner and finished quickly.
"Mmm..."
Su Renfu and the constables struggled violently, but could only watch their retreating figures disappear into the distance.
As darkness fell, the once empty temple grew increasingly eerie; the compassionate Buddha of the day appeared ghostly in the shadows.
Su Renfu and the constables huddled together, inwardly groaning, "Damn, this is terrifying! I'll never bully others again!"
Xu Jinhuan, who had already embarked on her journey, was completely unaware of their thoughts at that moment. All she hoped for now was that no more people would get in her way.
Unfortunately, things don't always go as planned.
The fact that dozens of carriages in the exile procession were traveling together was quite conspicuous, which attracted the attention of some people with ulterior motives.
"Is it them?" a one-eyed middle-aged man asked.
The somewhat sleazy-looking man next to him immediately replied, "Brother, it's them. I've been observing them all day. Their horses are all good, and they're carrying luggage and have dedicated guards."
Although they're dressed simply, maybe it's to avoid attracting attention; they're obviously rich!
The one-eyed man nodded in satisfaction. "Alright, after we slaughter these little lambs, you can be the third-in-command of this mountain stronghold!"
The sleazy man immediately grinned like a blooming chrysanthemum, "Thank you, brother! Thank you, brother!"
The one-eyed man licked his dagger, a bloodthirsty glint in his eyes. He mounted his horse and waved to his henchmen behind him.
"Brothers, charge with me! All the gold and silver treasures are ours!"
The underlings were also very excited. With the recent hot weather, fewer and fewer wealthy businessmen were going out. Now that they had encountered a group of easy targets, they were overjoyed.
"Go! I'm going to sleep with all the brides today!"
"Tch, all you ever think about is that kind of thing. I'm different. I'm going to gamble with the money I get."
"You two older brothers, stop talking about the second brother and hurry up and follow the eldest brother!"
Therefore, when Xu Jinhuan and his carriage entered a valley, they saw a cloud of dust drift by, followed closely by a group of mountain bandits on horseback.
The one-eyed man brandished the dagger in his hand, laughing arrogantly as he shouted, "This mountain is mine, this tree is mine, if you want..."
Before he could finish speaking, Ma Wencai quickly interrupted, "If you want to pass through here, leave some money for the road? Ha, how can you still say such an old-fashioned robbery tactic? You're really disgracing the mountain bandits."
Then, Ma Wencai sighed with some emotion, "I never thought that I, your grandfather, would be robbed one day. My grandsons, let your grandfather see your skills."
After saying that, Ma Wencai, knife in hand, shot into the bandits like a rocket.
Li Yichang, standing to the side, sighed and muttered, "Is Ma Wencai stupid? Is he trying to send himself to the enemy by going in alone?"
Xu Jinhuan shook his head helplessly and instructed, "Datou, you send a group of people to protect the carriages carrying the elderly, weak, women, and children. The rest of you, grab your weapons and charge with me!"
The others had already prepared their weapons, waiting for Xu Jinhuan's order. Now that their leader had spoken, they were naturally not afraid of trouble and shouted in unison.
"Charge! Kill these bandits, and all their loot will be ours!"
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