Su Wanwan's gaze clashed with his in the air, neither of them backing down.
Suddenly, Liu Qi perked up his ears alertly and gritted his teeth: "You want to arrest me?"
There were some light footsteps outside.
It's obvious he's a skilled martial artist.
Before coming, he made a special trip to scout the location and only showed up after confirming that it was safe.
It seems that her request to stay earlier was to buy her some time!
"I'll leave you here." Su Wanwan smiled. "As for whether you can escape, that depends on your own abilities."
Liu Qi pursed his lips, his aura chillingly cold.
He walked to the window and carefully and cautiously observed the scene outside.
Several archers were already hiding on the rooftops opposite.
If you force your way out, you'll probably be riddled with bullets.
Su Wanwan asked Heying to tidy up the table that had been split in two, then moved to the tea table next to it and invited Liu Qi to sit down.
"Since we can't leave, we might as well stay and watch the show."
...
Inside Bazhou City.
Zhao Sui was utterly shocked: "No more amnesty? What did the Grand Secretary say?"
Chen, the steward whom Li Dongqian trusted most, frowned. "The imperial court has issued a new decree. A new admiral, Lu Wan, has been appointed to summon troops from Xuanfu, Yansui, and the capital garrison to jointly suppress the bandits."
Zhao Sui's face was ashen.
Manager Chen said, "General Zhao, rest assured, your wife and young lady have been settled in."
Upon hearing the word "general," Zhao Sui felt a surge of pride.
"Why did it turn out like this? Wasn't it said that the imperial court would definitely offer amnesty?"
To rise to the rank of general or prime minister is the dream of all scholars.
"I don't know either," Steward Chen said with a troubled expression. "It's probably because the massacre in Zaoqiang County was too horrific, which has aroused the wrath of the court and the people inside and outside the court."
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