On the surface, Jiang Nuan and her companions were a merchant caravan, so naturally, they had a contingent of guards.
Zhao Yingxiu's guard, Li Yin, immediately called to Jiang Nuan's party for help:
"Sir, we're from the Zhao Trading Company. Unfortunately, these bandits have set their sights on us. If you could lend us a hand, we'll reward you generously once we return to the city."
The bandits had been certain of victory, but after Jiang Nuan's party appeared, their leader looked over the men openly accompanying them. He felt that if they joined the fight, his men might capsize in a mere gutter, so he hurriedly said:
"Hey, you lot! If you know what's good for you, get out of here. Otherwise, once we've finished dealing with them and have our hands free, don't blame us for showing you no mercy."
"You can't leave! If you do, I'll have my parents hunt you down to the ends of the earth!"
Gong Xingwei threatened Jiang Yunsheng.
Seriously, isn't this Gong Xingwei a little too stupid? Can we just save one side? I really don't want to save an idiot like him.
For the first time, Jiang Nuan, who usually loved drawing her blade to help whenever she encountered injustice, found herself reluctant to save someone.
Zhao Yingxiu was utterly speechless at Gong Xingwei.
"Shut your mouth!"
She shouted directly at Gong Xingwei.
At a time like this, with their chance of survival right before their eyes, he actually dared to threaten them. How could anyone be so stupid? How had she never noticed before?
Though Gong Xingwei shut his mouth after Zhao Yingxiu shouted at him, he was deeply unhappy.
Zhao Yingxiu had far too sharp a tongue. Once she married him, he would have to discipline her properly.
Fortunately,