Zheng Ankang felt helpless; having such a crazy aunt was indeed his misfortune.
"She is my master's younger sister, known as the Southern Hero Leng Aofu."
Southern Hero? Shenxi only knows Zhan Zhao, the Southern Hero.
"So it was the famous Southern Hero."
Chen Xi clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Punishing evil and promoting good, eliminating violence and maintaining peace, killing corrupt officials, punishing bullies, helping the poor and needy, being righteous, helping the poor and needy, standing up for justice, and acting on behalf of Heaven—that's exactly what I mean by you, Southern Hero Leng Aofu."
Anyone can say nice things. This woman's martial arts skills are no less than Qi Xiuwen's, and she's also a member of the martial arts world. There are so many things she's suited to do.
"Hahaha." Leng Aofu laughed heartily, "No wonder Xiao Kang wants to follow you, you're really funny!"
"However, you're right, that's exactly what I, Nanxia, do."
Only then did Xing Xiuyan finally feel completely at ease.
She prepared fresh water and snacks, and set them out: "Chief, please have some."
"Please, heroine."
Xing Xiuyan diligently poured fresh water for Leng Aofu.
Leng Aofu was very pleased: "Chief Shen, your maid is really good. Why don't you let her come with me? In a few years, she will also be able to master martial arts."
Xing Xiuyan smiled and said, "Heroine, you flatter me. I'm quite clumsy, only the commander can tolerate me."
"Look at what she's saying. If you're still clumsy, there aren't many clever people in the world."
Chenxi smiled: "Aunt Leng, I can't bear to part with this maid. Why don't you stay here and I guarantee you can see her every day?"
Leng Aofu was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter again: "I failed to abduct you, but you want to keep me here!"
“However,” Leng Aofu’s tone became more formal, “I do have something to discuss with you today.”
Shenxi had already guessed why she had come.
"Is Aunt Leng doing this for the people injured by the bandits?"
Leng Aofu nodded: "When I rescued them, they were being chased by more than a dozen bandits, but judging from their skills and weapons, they didn't seem to be just ordinary bandits, but rather soldiers."
"army?"
Shenxi was taken aback; she thought it was one of the bandits who had escaped last time.
After all, we've been looking for these people for days, and they were the first people that came to mind.
"Yes, it's the military."
"Ordinary people may not know that he is a member of the military, but I have traveled all over the country and seen everything, so I can naturally tell."
"Commander Shen, you can go out and take a look. Those civilians are still carrying several of the enemy's corpses."
"Aunt Leng, you could have just come to see me directly. Why bother the commander in this way?"
Zheng Ankang couldn't hold back any longer and scolded Leng Aofu for acting rashly.
"Hmph, you think you can handle this, kid? You'd still have to go to your boss anyway, wouldn't it be better if I just went directly to him?"
Zheng Ankang twitched his lips, but he didn't mention being hurt by his aunt.
However, it must be admitted that Aunt Leng is a martial arts prodigy; her skills cannot be achieved simply through hard work.
"This matter needs to be resolved as soon as possible, the sooner the better."
After thinking for a moment, Shenxi said, "If it really was done by the military, there couldn't have been so few people; there are likely other instigators as well."
"It couldn't have been done by my people, Aunt Leng, don't worry."
Although Leng Aofu felt guilty, she didn't show it on her face: "I know it wasn't your people who did it."
Yeah, right!
Soldiers have been looting villages in Shenxi territory, and the most suspicious suspects are the people of Shenxi themselves.
Traveling from south to north, troops in many places were looting villages.
They're even more formidable than bandits and thieves!
But after inquiring about Chenxi's actions, it didn't seem like it, yet she still had some doubts.
It wasn't until she killed several soldiers and spared two survivors, and under interrogation, that it was discovered they weren't from Shenxi.
She thought, since such a thing had happened in the territory of the leader her nephew served, she might as well go all the way and do a good deed!
If Shenxi were in the martial arts world, she would surely have heard of Leng Aofu, the Southern Hero, who had an eccentric temper, did things strangely, and acted entirely according to her whims.
But what made her a great heroine was her most severe punishment of corrupt officials.
He even became a wanted person by the imperial court.
Shenxi knew the situation was serious; it was outrageous that soldiers from other places were plundering her territory.
If this isn't handled properly, does that mean that if someone wants food, drink, or money from elsewhere, they can just come here and rob her?
Such things should not be allowed to begin; they must be nipped in the bud.
Shenxi interrogated the case overnight. The survivors confessed that they were soldiers from Linchuan County, and a group of bandits brought them there. After arriving, they split into four groups to rob and loot.
"You mean there are three other groups of people?"
The two soldiers dared not lie and nodded repeatedly: "They went to another village."
Which villages are they?
Shenxi was anxious. He guessed that it was impossible for only a dozen or so soldiers to plunder, but once it was confirmed, he was still very angry.
The two soldiers honestly told the story of the remaining three villages.
Shenxi immediately summoned Zheng Hongfang and asked directly, "How many soldiers are there in the town?"
Zheng Hongfang had already heard about this and realized the seriousness of the situation. He immediately replied, "There are a total of one hundred regular soldiers and one hundred and fifty militiamen in the town. I have already ordered my men to gather them."
"Okay, but it might be too late if we go, but we still need to go."
"Yes, I'll go right away."
Shenxi shook her head: "No, you still need to support the recruitment tomorrow. I'll personally take people to see it."
"Sir, you mustn't."
Who knows if there will be any danger? The last time in Lingtou Township was so close!
Not only Zheng Hongfang objected, but Zheng Ankang also disagreed, and Xing Xiuyan was even more worried.
"Sir, although our guards have been replenished, they haven't undergone specialized guard training. Going there like this might be risky."
"Don't say anymore, I must go there myself."
Chenxi was extremely firm, and no one could be more effective at calming people's hearts.
If this matter is not resolved, the trust in her will greatly diminish among the people who have suffered so much.
What kind of leader is he if he can't protect the people?
Zheng Hongfang wanted to say something, but Zheng Ankang stopped him: "The leader has made a decision, and there must be a reason why he has to do it this way. I just need to protect him."
As he spoke, Zheng Ankang turned to Leng Aofu, his tone softening considerably: "Aunt Leng, I beg you for help."
"Oh my, when did Zheng Zhuangshi become so flexible and adaptable?"
Zheng Ankang's face flushed slightly, but he still pleaded with Xiaoyi, "Xiaokang begs Aunt Leng to protect my commander with me."
After saying this, he performed a deep bow, a gesture of respect typical of juniors.
Leng Aofu laughed angrily: "I, Leng, have always done things my own way, and no one has ever been able to restrict me."
Zheng Ankang gritted his teeth, took out the sect leader's token, and directly instructed Leng Aofu: "Leng Aofu, seeing the sect leader's token is the same as seeing the sect leader. My master said that anyone who disobeys the sect leader's token will be expelled from the sect."
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