After entering the mountain, it took another half day to find a suitable cave for temporary shelter. Yang Ruqing built a bonfire and slaughtered the hare caught by Feng chasing. After removing the entrails, she placed it on the fire to roast, sighing softly.

This trip to the capital has been more than unusually difficult.

But a strong dragon can't suppress a local snake. She couldn't fight the local big shots alone, so hiding was necessary.

After this, I must severely punish this tyrannical Earth King.

The regained some strength, the man in black leaned against the mountain wall.

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Yang Ruoqing thought she had done her best, saying and doing everything she should. The man in black should know gratitude.

"Liu said what he said, he will keep his word. Madam, you need not worry."

"Liu Ce was named Liu Xueyun, a minor official from Changle County near here. He usually looked after the granary."

Chang Le County minor official?

This was a bit of a surprise to Yang Ruqing. She had thought this person was a martial artist, but it turned out they were also well-versed in literature and the arts.

Someone who doesn't recognize characters and lacks a certain level of mathematical and written literacy, is unable to perform the duties of a clerk.

"When County Magistrate Wang, the magistrate of Changle County, was transferred last year, I lost my protector."

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"Originally, my family was living quite comfortably."

"But just a few months ago, my wife went to the temple to burn incense and ran into that beast!"

“That bastard Yuan Jia, Yuan Ke, has his eyes on my wife...”

“In order to usurp my wife, he framed me for embezzling and stealing grain, throwing me into prison...”

“My wife could not bear the humiliation and drowned herself...”

Liu Xuyun's eyes were red-rimmed, her fingernails digging into the flesh.

"Last night, was it you who lit the fire in the inn?" Yang Ruqing took a bite of rabbit and offered the other leg to Liu Xueyun.

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"Eat a rabbit leg, replenish your energy. If you want revenge, you need to recover quickly."

Liu Xuyun took a big bite and chewed with her mouth wide open.

“I have a friend in the county jail. After he escaped, I found out that Yuan Ke stayed at an inn last night. I wanted to set fire to it and kill him in the dark to avenge myself, but I didn't expect it to be a trap.”

“Yuan Ke’s thugs guarded the courtyard, dozens of them, all armed with blades and bows and arrows, just to surround and kill me.”

"Tell me more about this Yuan Ke family. What kind of power do they have to act so lawlessly?"

Yang Ruqing stood up and said lightly.

The Yuan family was a renowned family in Changle County, with several members having served as high-ranking officials in the capital. The highest they had reached was Minister of Personnel and Grand Scholar. They owned extensive land within the county. This generation's head of the Yuan family, Yuan Qian Shan, was also a high-ranking official in the Ministry of Personnel and was known for his integrity. However, most of the Yuan family's descendants were dissolute, making trouble throughout the village, with Yuan Ke leading the pack.

"Yuan Ke is the only son of Yuan Qianshan, and since Yuan Qianshan has no other children, Yuan Ke becomes the sole heir of the Yuan family in this generation, holding a very high status."

Liu Xueyun said.

"Didn't the Yuan family discipline this Yuan Ke? Since they are a family that values poetry and books, why do they bully men and women, disregarding their reputation?"

Yang Ruqing asked in confusion.

Most of the people in a fish village are wealthy merchants and gentry families who have passed down poetry and books through generations. They are well-known outside, and their goal is to make officials for their children and accumulate fame for the family.

Don't talk about doing good deeds like repairing bridges and mending roads, because most bad things aren't very obvious.

"To outsiders, no one knows this. The Yuan family in Chang乐 County is like a tyrant, almost as powerful as the emperor himself. Their reputation spread far and wide, and it's all good. I even thought about writing a petition to report them, but who would take it? With so much official protection, nobody would touch it."

“As I was brought before the judge, my fate was sealed. They took me away swiftly, and even in death, no one came to my aid.”

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“You see the wounds on me? They beat me to near death. If I die, there's no way to prove anything. They'll pin the crime of stealing grain on me, and even in the afterlife, my ancestors will be tormented.”

“Alright, I'll take this on, but I'll send someone to investigate. If anything you say is false, don't blame me for not helping you.”

Yang Ruqing said seriously.

"I swear to heaven, every word I speak is from the bottom of my heart. As long as madam helps me clear my name, I am willing to be your slave."

"Alright, rest for a day first and let your wounds heal. Once you're better, we'll leave Chang Le County and head to the capital. On the way, be my attendant. Once I reach the capital, I'll naturally take care of your affairs."

Yang Ruqing pursed her lips and said, "Acting rashly won't work. To bring down the Yuan family, we need to start with Yuan Qianshan. As long as he doesn't fall, the Yuan family won't crumble."

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"Very well, madam. Liu is willing to follow." Liu Xueyun nodded.

Yang Ruqing calculated in her heart. Liu Xueyun's matter seemed simple, but it was actually not easy. Yuan Qian Shan from the Yuan family was a high-ranking official of the imperial court. Even if Qi Xingyun was the emperor, it would be unlikely to take him down without any evidence.

And she didn't want to spend those points. Qixingyun owed her nothing, anyway.

We still need to find conclusive evidence, and we can only solve this after going to the capital.

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"Are there any remote roads outside Chang乐 County that wouldn't be blocked?"

Yang Ruqing said.

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“Cross this mountain and you can leave the territory of Chang乐 County. Normally, it should take about five days, but there are many tigers and wolves in the mountains. Ordinary people can hardly get through.” Liu Xue Shan said.

"Just climb over the mountains, then everything will be fine. Tigers and wolves are nothing to worry about." Yang Ruohong smiled.

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"My lady is skilled and courageous, a true heroine among women. There's definitely no problem." Liu Xue Shan said.

This came from the bottom of his heart. This time, he realized Yang Ruoqing's prowess. He had never seen such a powerful woman before.

Such a woman, what kind of magnificent and heroic man could be worthy of her?

Therefore, he longed to meet the legendary valiant and loyal Bo who was rumored to be as valiant as a war god.

It is said that General Zhong Yong was undefeated in battle, a true hero. To be able to serve him might be an unprecedented blessing for myself.

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"Alright, in half an hour, we depart." Yang Ruqing said.

Half an hour was enough for Liu Xueshan to recover his strength. His main injuries were on his back and limbs, and after the inflammation of these wounds was suppressed, his strength naturally recovered.

After eating their dry rations and rabbit, they drank their fill of water.

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Yang Ruqing abandoned her crimson horse; the mountain path was impassable.

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>Chasewind led the way, searching for a mountain path that resembled one hunters had once traversed.

As night fell and the sky darkened, a tiger's roar echoed through the mountains.

“There’s a tiger over there,” Liu Xue shan said.

“You should be able to cleave a tiger with that curved blade.” Yang Ruqing looked warily ahead.

Although dealing with a tiger might not be difficult, it's still necessary to be cautious. The mountains are home not only to tigers but also to all kinds of poisonous insects and snakes, some of which can be even more frightening than tigers.

Yang Ruqing's sachet could ward off these poisonous insects, but not poisonous snakes.

"Brush!"

A flash of light from the curved blade, and a bright green snake was cut in half. Half of it was still writhing on the ground.

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Yang Ruqing drew her sword and struck the green snake beneath its throat, killing it instantly.

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"Let's go, keep moving forward. We can walk even at night," Yang Ruoheng said.

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