Bai Chuxiao brought Xia Fan back to the Lanxian Inn.
Xia Fan whispered, "Your Highness, Li Rui is a martial arts expert; killing him won't be easy."
Bai Chuxiao pondered for a moment, "Have you found the location of the former gang leader under his command?"
Xia Fan nodded. "He has tens of thousands of troops stationed not far away, protecting Lan County. But tens of thousands of troops are not something the two of us can handle."
Bai Chuxiao smiled faintly, "How loyal do you think those people are to this mighty general?"
Xia Fan frowned. "Li Rui's character is far from benevolent." The people who have come to join him aren't exactly living well, are they? For this mighty general to succeed in his uprising, the court will have to be completely incompetent.
Bai Chuxiao nodded with a smile, "That's right. During this period, Li Rui hasn't done anything beneficial for the people. On the contrary, he's been plundering and indulging in pleasure. If this continues, we won't even need to intervene. Apart from those Jianghu people who are close to him, the common people won't follow him anymore."
Xia Fan raised an eyebrow and asked, "Does the Princess want to be granted amnesty?"
Bai Chuxiao said calmly, "Otherwise what? But before accepting the imperial pardon, we still need to shed some blood."
As night fell, Bai Chuxiao and Xia Fan headed straight for the rebel army camp, which was more than ten miles away. This camp was under the command of the second leader of the sect formerly under the Mighty General. This leader was said to be Li Rui's sworn brother and was highly trusted by Li Rui.
Hidden in the shadows, Bai Chuxiao listened to the commotion coming from deep within the military camp and sneered, "Look at him, he knows how to enjoy himself just like that mighty general."
Xia Fan said in a low voice, "People in the martial arts world are probably just this carefree and unconcerned with formalities."
These people have no real understanding of the hardships faced by ordinary people; they're merely using it to satisfy their own ambitions.
Two dark figures moved silently through the tents in the darkness and arrived outside the main tent.
A guard at the gate sighed enviously, "Sigh, they're inside drinking and eating meat, with beauties in their arms, while we're stuck outside starving in the cold wind."
Another guard whispered, "Well, he's the sworn brother of the mighty general. We won't get any of the good wine and food. We'd better be careful on guard duty to avoid losing our heads."
"Sigh, we're considered lucky. Those conscripted later probably won't even have enough to eat."
With two loud thuds, the two men, who were about to say something more, felt a sharp pain at the back of their heads, their vision went black, and they collapsed to the ground, knowing nothing more.
Bai Chuxiao coldly glanced at the two people lying on the ground, then at the still bustling tent filled with the sounds of singing and dancing and the aroma of wine, a murderous glint flashing in her eyes.
Inside the large tent, a man in his early thirties leaned lazily back in a chair, his arm around a stunningly beautiful woman in purple, leisurely enjoying the song and dance below. He sighed, "Brother was truly farsighted; life is so much more comfortable now."
The days of wandering the martial world, living on the edge of death, were simply unbearable. How could they compare to this life, surrounded by followers, with beautiful women and fine wine at his side, where he could simply give orders to his subordinates to do whatever he needed? No wonder so many people want to be emperor; Brother, you truly have foresight…
After saying that, he lifted the purple-clad woman's chin again, "Beauty, how is it? Life with this general is much better than with your former good-for-nothing husband, isn't it?"
The woman in purple smiled faintly and brought a cup of wine to his lips. "He naturally cannot compare to the general."
The man downed his drink in one gulp and laughed loudly, "Hahaha, not bad! This general likes people who know how to seize the moment. Whether you're telling the truth or lying, you're now one of my men!"
In the past, the young ladies from wealthy families wouldn't even glance at him, let alone follow him. Now, these self-righteous beauties are all obediently submitting to his pleasure.
The man pulled the woman in purple down and pinned her beneath him. Just as he was about to remove her clothes, he felt a chill on her neck.
Bai Chuxiao, sword at the ready, said calmly, "What kind of damn general are you? I was originally thinking of giving you a quick death, but now..."
The man froze, then asked in a panic, "Who are you, young lady?"
Bai Chuxiao smiled knowingly, "Why don't you turn around and take a look?"
The man cautiously turned around, and what came into view was a stunningly beautiful woman in black and a man in black holding a sword, staring at him with interest. The dancers, beauties, and maids who had been in the tent were now lying on the ground.
The man feigned composure, saying, "I have no grudge against you, young lady. Why don't you put down your sword? Please tell me what you need."
Bai Chuxiao raised an eyebrow. "Oh? I want your older brother's head. Can you bring it to me?"
The man forced a smile, "You jest, young lady."
Bai Chuxiao said calmly, "I never joke. Since you can't give it to me, I'll just have to borrow your head. But..."
The man quickly replied, "Apart from heads, please feel free to ask for anything else you need, young lady."
Bai Chuxiao smiled gently, "Taking only your head is too lenient with you, Xia Fan. What do you think we should do?"
Xia Fan touched his nose. "Your Highness, time is running out." Now is not the time to play around. However, he had a feeling that the princess's punishment method would be very... brutal!
Upon hearing the title "Princess," the man was startled.
Bai Chuxiao said with a smile, "Xia Fan, remember this: this kind of person should be castrated before being killed."
Without another word, the sword swiftly flew towards the man's groin, and a blood-curdling scream erupted from within the tent.
Bai Chuxiao wasn't in a hurry to kill him; instead, she watched with great interest as the man's expression of pain worsened.
Xia Fan broke out in a cold sweat watching this; it was indeed ruthless. He felt he needed to remind the prince when he returned that the princess consort could not be disobeyed…
The woman in purple behind the man stared at Bai Chuxiao with a terrified expression, her body trembling slightly.
Bai Chuxiao blinked. Was she really that scary? She was just helping her get revenge, okay?
A sound came from outside the tent, and Xia Fan couldn't help but remind her, "Your Highness..."
Bai Chuxiao nodded, and the blood-soaked sword swiftly slashed towards the man's neck. The man gritted his teeth, stepped back, and pulled the woman in purple behind him to shield himself.
Bai Chuxiao sneered, dodging the woman with her sword and continuing to slash at the man. Did a cripple think he could escape from her?
The woman in purple, her face deathly pale, suddenly grabbed the feet of the man who was trying to escape. In the instant he struggled, a cold sword was already before him.
The man lay motionless on the ground with his eyes wide open. Bai Chuxiao couldn't help but purse her lips and disgustedly threw the sword aside. Even if she wiped it clean, the sword was still not clean, and she didn't want to use it again!
The main tent was now surrounded. Bai Chuxiao calmly led Xia Fan out of the tent.
A man shouted, "Who are you?"
Bai Chuxiao said loudly, "I am the Princess Changning, bestowed by His Majesty. The massacre of civilians in Yunzhou was carried out by certain officials of Yunzhou on their own initiative, not by the current Emperor or Crown Prince. His Majesty sent me here to thoroughly investigate this matter. Don't be fooled by this so-called mighty general."
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