Gu Sang saw this and was completely confused.
Why are these people running away? The leader just let them go. Aren't they afraid of being hunted down by the soldiers?
Gu Sang was filled with doubts, but soon she realized something and a look of sudden understanding appeared on her face.
"So that's how it is. I knew it! Those people looked like bandits. So they were the ones. These bandits are pretty arrogant, daring to rob merchants in Qingcheng County. They're incredibly audacious!"
Gu Sang muttered to herself, she finally understood what was going on with these people.
However, Gu Sang did not act rashly. After all, Qingcheng County was still under the jurisdiction of Qingcheng County officials. If she acted rashly and alerted the enemy, she would not be able to explain herself even if she had ten mouths.
Although Gu Sang already knew in her heart that these people must be soldiers from Qingcheng County, she was powerless to do anything about it.
Because these people were simply too powerful. Even if Li Rong came, let alone Gu Sang, he would not be able to contend with so many bandits.
"Hmph!" Gu Sang snorted coldly, and then she quietly left the streets of Qingcheng County and headed out of the county town.
These people are acting recklessly in Qingcheng County, so they must have official connections.
Gu Sang didn't want to get herself into trouble.
Moreover, Gu Sang felt that her strength was not enough to contend with these government soldiers. She could only hide and wait until she arrived in the capital to find an opportunity to take revenge.
And so, Gu Sang wandered around the streets of Qingcheng County, walking forward while keeping an eye on her surroundings.
Gu Sang had observed this place countless times, so she was very familiar with it and wouldn't get lost.
And so, Gu Sang continued circling until dawn before finally arriving at the city gate of Qingcheng County.
At this moment, Gu Sang didn't know if her luck was good or bad, but she actually encountered the leading soldier here, and was even intercepted by this soldier.
"Oh, isn't this the third young lady of the Gu family? Gu Sang, why are you only arriving now? Don't you know what a big thing just happened? Do you know how serious your crime is?"
Just then, a man's voice rang in Gu Sang's ears. The man's voice was very rough and had a strange, sarcastic tone.
Gu Sang frowned slightly upon hearing the man's words, then turned to look at him.
The leading soldier looked at Gu Sang with ill intent. Fortunately, his men weren't there, otherwise Gu Sang would have been trapped with nowhere to run and no one would have heard her cries for help.
This man was a relative of the magistrate of Qingcheng County, and also the magistrate's son.
Gu Sang knew this county magistrate; he was the same county assistant magistrate.
"What crime have I committed? I have no idea," Gu Sang asked coldly, her tone filled with strong hostility.
Although Gu Sang had already guessed the person's identity, she pretended not to know and wanted to see what he was up to.
"Oh dear, how could you do this to my sister? You clearly bullied her, humiliated her, and drove her to the brink of suicide. I think you deserve to die. Are you trying to deny it?"
"What you've done is a grave offense. Don't you know that bullying the families of officials is a crime no less serious than killing the entire county? Do you know what this means to the county magistrate's government?"
"Let me tell you, I am the county magistrate's nephew, and my father is the county magistrate's father-in-law. He can directly arrest your whole family and throw them into prison."
"Moreover, my father is also a member of the royal family. You are already guilty of a capital offense. You had better surrender now to avoid the entire Gu family suffering. Otherwise, don't blame me for turning my back on you."
As the soldier spoke, he moved closer to Gu Sang, his eyes flashing with a fierce look, as if he was ready to take Gu Sang down at any moment and throw her into prison to suffer all kinds of torture.
Gu Sang looked at the soldier who was forcing her closer. Her eyes flickered a few times, and then she slowly took two steps back. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on the soldier, her gaze filled with vigilance.
"What are you trying to do? This is right under the nose of the imperial city. Do you intend to harm me here?"
"Hmph, you unruly people, it's one thing to run wild in Qingcheng County, but you even dare to come to Qingcheng County to cause trouble. You're simply courting death. Since you're so stubborn, then today, I'll teach you a lesson on behalf of the people of Qingcheng County."
"Guards! Arrest this troublemaker and take him back to the county office to await punishment!" the soldier shouted coldly. Then, he called out to those behind him, and immediately, dozens of soldiers emerged from behind him and surrounded Gu Sang. Among them were many yamen runners, all carrying long spears.
Seeing this, Gu Sang secretly felt a sense of foreboding.
These people are very skilled in martial arts, and my strength is far inferior to theirs. If I continue to fight them head-on, I will only face certain death.
At this moment, Gu Sang also knew that she had to find a chance to get away.
After a moment of thought, a figure appeared in Gu Sang's mind.
"What are you all standing here for? Arrest them right now!" Just then, an official's voice rang out, and the group of constables swarmed over and surrounded Gu Sang.
"Hmph, you think you can capture me with your rabble? You're dreaming. I advise you not to make a move, or don't blame me for being impolite."
Gu Sang said with a cold smile.
The officers burst into laughter upon hearing Gu Sang's words.
"Hahaha...hahaha..." These people laughed so hard they were doubled over, as if they had heard the funniest joke in the world, making it incredibly funny.
"Hahaha... Girl, stop with the nonsense. Do you think you can escape from us officers? Don't you realize you're a prisoner now? Even if you manage to escape once, what chance do you have of escaping a second, third, or fourth time?"
"I think you'd better come back to the county government office with us. Then I'll hand you over to the Dali Temple and let them judge you, so you can experience what it's like to be worse than dead."
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