naturally good at being harsh."You, you... don't try that with me." Zong Yulian stammered."My mother and my elder brother and second brother, they only have you in their hearts now. Who else would ca...After the officer took Zong Ping away, Old Master Zong lost his breath and fainted.

The old patriarch fell ill, the usually robust old man fell ill like a mountain collapsing. There are even signs of exhaustion and nearing the end of his life.

Mrs. Wu spent her days weeping by her husband's side, bathing his face with tears. For so many years, the family had relied on the patriarch for support. With the second son dead and the eldest arrested by the officials, only a timid and cowardly youngest son remained. Who could the family possibly depend on in the future

The whole family was shrouded in a heavy gloom.

The evidence of Liu's death was conclusive. After Zongpingkang was taken away, he was never released, and only a verdict was sent back to the Zong family.

Fang Jinshi had no time to spare for the old mansion and its inhabitants. After settling this matter, she took two small servants with her and headed toward Luoshui City.

Zong Hu originally planned to stay behind to help his mother with the funeral arrangements, but since Zong Yu had been gone for so long without a trace, he couldn't bear to leave his siblings alone.

What if we encounter any trouble on the way

At this time, Mu stood up.

"All of you go now. Sister-in-law's affairs are left to me and Yan'er to handle. We will definitely bury her well. When you finish your business, come back and offer incense and pay our respects."

Zong Hu, with tears in his eyes, knelt before Mu Shi and kowtowed three times heavily.

On one side was the funeral of his own mother, on the other was Zong Hu, a brother who had shown him immense kindness. Both sides were pulling at him equally, and he couldn't let go of either.

Luckily, his second aunt came out to solve this problem for him.

"Second Aunt's great kindness, Xiao Hu will remember in his heart."

"Thank you, Aunt Two."

Mu shook her head and helped the person up, “We’re all family, there’s no need to say thank you.”

As for this elder sister-in-law, Liushie, Mu didn't have much feeling for her. But after all, they were sisters-in-law, and both women, ultimately pitiable figures.

What is she still holding onto about someone who has passed away Let the past grievances just blow away with the wind.

Zong Hu caught up to Fang Jinxiu and brought her to the place where they had met Li Muhai.

"Ayu separated from me here and went in the southwest direction. There's been no news of her since."

Fang Jinshi lowered her head and pondered for a moment, "Uncle Zong Hu, Brother Yu always acts with prudence. His silence doesn't necessarily mean something happened. I suspect it's more likely that he's been trapped by the current situation and can't get out."

Since he's on the hunt for bandits and rescuing people, he certainly wouldn't act rashly. We can't bring so many people to look for him. What if we attract the attention of those bandits It might even ruin Ah Yu's reputation.

Upon hearing this, Zong Hu felt it was reasonable and turned to look back at the few guards behind him.

"Well then, why don't you all return to the yamen first and thank the magistrate on our behalf"

The constable looked embarrassed. No one left.

"Miss Zong, before we came out, the magistrate told us to eradicate this bandits' lair."

Fang Jinshui looked surprised, "The magistrate thinks highly of the lot of you. He only sent so few people to wipe out the bandit den"

The leading officer scratched his head.

He also said, he also said that Mistress Zong must have a way to help us.

Fang Jinshu was instantly speechless, but she finally reacted.

This little fox, the Emotional Magistrate, is using her as a weapon! He must know she couldn't possibly just stand by and watch Zong Yu fight these bandits alone. She'd definitely come to help.

So why not use her to the fullest extent then

"Well, you county magistrate, you're quite the schemer, aren't you"

Fang Jinxiu turned her head helplessly, “Since you’re unwilling to leave, then listen to my arrangement. Anyone who acts rashly, don’t blame me for being merciless.”

She still had the ability to make them stand there like statues.

Several guards nodded hastily, instinctively feeling that Zong's words carried a powerful aura. They couldn't help but want to obey her.

"Come on, let's go find Ah Yu and meet up. Remember to stay low-key on the way, don't attract the attention of bandits, and it's best to spread out."

With so many people walking together, how can you be discreet You'd still stand out.

The crowd nodded and quickly dispersed.

Including the two servants Zhao Xingzhou had given them, there were about ten or so people on their side. They just didn't know how big the bandit den was this time.

Zongyu went in pursuit of the bandits, and he wasn't entirely without cunning along the way. He made a few subtle markings as he traveled.

It was a habit he had developed while hunting in the mountains to prevent getting lost.

This shape, she had seen before in embroidered fabrics. When she saw it by the roadside, her heart leaped with joy. It seemed she was heading in the right direction.meteoric rise and are now trying to take advantage of him."The common people below, one after another, pointed fingers at Zong Pingkang, their words like sharp arrows. He was so angry that his face tu...