"Stop." Yang Ruxin opened the door and glanced at Chai Qin, "Since the constables are investigating, we should cooperate." She then smiled at the government officials, "This little girl doesnât know any better, please donât mind her."
"If you want to live, cooperate obediently." A government official with a sword at his waist glared at Chai Qin, "Otherwise, once youâre in the dungeon, who knows if you can survive."
Chai Qin frowned but said nothing more.
"Everyone, go downstairs." The government official glanced around at everyone, "Hurry up."
Yang Ruxin led Chai Qin downstairs. Upon seeing the man in fur, she couldnât help but curve her lips. Whatever infamous thief they were looking for, it was clear they were targeting them.
Chai Qin glanced at Yang Ruxin, seeing her so calm, she inexplicably felt at ease too.
"Third Master, all the guests are here. This old man has checked, theyâre all good people..." The shopkeeper nodded and bowed, smiling flatteringly at the man in fur.
"Do bad people have the word âbadâ branded on their faces?" The man in fur, known as Third Master, abruptly pushed the shopkeeper aside and began to scrutinize the people standing in the hall, "Let me tell you, this time weâre arresting a major criminal wanted by the Imperial Court. Anyone who dares to harbor them..." His gaze fell on Yang Ruxin, and he halted mid-sentence, directly pushing aside the people blocking his way as he walked over, "Lift your head."
Yang Ruxin slowly lifted her head.
"Men, itâs these two female bandits, take them away." The man in fur grinned lecherously.
The government officials immediately rushed forward.
The shopkeeper opened his mouth to say something, but was pulled back by a staff member behind him. It was better to keep silent at this moment.
Those around were not fools; some even knew the nature of this man in fur, but unfortunately, they couldnât afford to provoke him, so they could only watch Yang Ruxin and Chai Qin with worried expressions.
Chai Qin stepped forward and stood in front of Yang Ruxin, "Impudent! Who dares to touch my madam?"
"Oh dear, oh dear." The man in fur laughed, "Now female bandits are calling themselves madams?" He glanced at Ba Santong and the two others he brought, "What are you dawdling for? Do you want me to do it myself?" This girl had some skills, and those government officials probably werenât a match, but she couldnât beat Ba Santong.
He didnât see the old man who intervened before. Anyway, the old man wasnât his target, so it was just as well.
Ba Santong stepped forward, reaching out to grab Chai Qin.
"Isnât it me you want to catch?" Yang Ruxin suddenly chuckled, "Iâll go with you, why disturb others?"
Everyone was stunned.
The man in fur laughed, "Smart move, tie her up."
Yang Ruxin looked up at him, "Since I said Iâll go with you, I wonât go back on my word. I really donât like being tied up, but you should think carefully, are you sure you want to take me away?"
The man in fur frowned slightly.
"Iâm someone whoâs easy to invite in, but when it comes time to release, it wonât be so easy." Yang Ruxin said as she turned and walked out.
The man in fur scratched his head, why was this woman so uncanny? But it didnât matter, seeing that although she was decently dressed, it wasnât overly luxurious. Anyway, this was his territory, and once she was in the prison cell, it wouldnât be up to her. He could have his fun and then let her go. Thinking this, he excitedly followed her out.
The crowd that rushed in just left as quickly.
In the shadows outside the inn, Song San watched Yang Ruxinâs back and couldnât help but curl his lips, this girl was up to her antics again.