eps outside. Dugu Cheng called out, "Xi'er""Hide quickly."Feng Lingxi hurriedly got up and went out. Seeing Dugu City walking in with a bowl, she frowned and walked over."How did you get here"Dugu Che..."Big Boss, she's the one who wants to see you."

The Scarred Man walked up to the scholar, bowed respectfully, and Feng Lingxi looked at the scholar, “You are the big boss of this bandit den”

The scholar smiled faintly, like a gentle spring breeze caressing his face, refreshing and heartwarming. His graceful demeanor was out of place with his humble status.

"The Lord sat down and spoke."

Feng Lingxi looked at the scholar, and the other several rough big men stood up. "Boss, this woman is left to you. We'll go for a walk."

"Second brother, third brother, be careful."

The scholar clearly looked to be around twenty-five or six, while the two burly men seemed to be in their thirties, perhaps even older.

This title, Feng Lingxi felt a bit more curious about the young scholar in front of her.

"Big Boss."

Wind Lingxi bowed and sat down opposite him. The scholar had someone pour tea for Wind Lingxi, lightly shaking the folding fan in his hand with a gentle expression. "The tea leaves are grown by ourselves in the village, so they may not be as good as those presented to the palace," he said.

"The Grand Master is joking. I haven't tasted the tea leaves offered to this palace."

Feng Lingxi held the tea to her lips, sniffed it, and took a sip. "The taste is good. It's pure and natural. I'm quite lucky to have this."

"Bai Mo Bai, you can call me Bai Dangjia, or Mo Bai."

Feng Lingxi heard his name, a bit awkward to pronounce, but still politely greeted, "Bai Dajia, I am Feng Lingxi, the Saint Master of Yaozu."

"The fourth daughter of the General's Mansion, Feng Lingxi, the current wife of the Fourth Prince. Is that right"

Feng Lingxi looked at Bai Mo, nodding slightly.

"The white head of the household is right, it was me."

Seeing her identity exposed, Feng Lingxi made no attempt to hide it. This Bai Mo Bai must have guessed her identity just by hearing her name, so she saw no need to conceal herself any longer.

"Yesterday, my brothers heard that the Fourth Lord was coming to suppress bandits. Today, the Fourth Lady came to see me as the Saint of the Yao Clan. I wonder if we have the same goal"

Bai Mo Bai Qian sipped his tea, unmoved. Though his expression remained unchanged, it gave people a sense of seeing through everything.

"If I were to say my purpose for coming here is different, would you believe me"

"A letter."

Bai Mo looked at her, "If the Fourth Royal Princess really wanted to come and suppress bandits, she wouldn't only bring one maid. Even if the two of you were incredibly skilled, you would have to risk your lives. Furthermore, I hear that you are not on good terms with the imperial court. I believe the imperial decree is not what you desire. Bai Mo has one request."

This is also the reason he saw her. Knowing that it was the Fourth Prince who led his troops to suppress bandits, he began to think about how to get through this hurdle. Feng Lingxi's appearance was his savior. The women, elderly people, and innocent children in this bandit lair could only be protected by Feng Lingxi now.

"Since Bai Dajia believes what I said, then we are in a partnership. If Bai Dajia needs anything, just ask."

Bai Mo smiled whitely, “The Fourth Princess is indeed as I expected, Mo Bai waited so long, it was worth it.”

Feng Lingxi glanced at Xiao Li, her eyes suspicious. "Were you waiting for me"

"Waiting for a savior to save this village."

Feng Lingxi looked at Bai Mo and said, "Head of the Bai clan, how do you know I can definitely save this village"

“If this time, the one leading the bandits' suppression were Duke Gu Xi of Six Royal Highness, Mo Bai would only be able to lead his brothers to protect the people in the village and flee. But since it's Four Royal Highness, Mo Bai has only a 50% chance of keeping everyone safe. But if it were you, Mo Bai believes that the Fourth Princess will definitely be able to protect them all.”

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"Master Bai, this high praise is too much for me. I am just a simple woman and don't have such great abilities. However, Master Bai, if you have no desire to fight the court, why turn to banditry"

If circumstances force them, who would willingly become an outlaw

"Bai Mo stared at Feng Lingxi, “Would the Fourth Princess be willing to hear about this village’s story”

Feng Lingxi nodded, only then did Bai Mo Bai slowly recount the appearance of this counterfeit.

After the former emperor's death, Dugu Yan ascended the throne. Corrupt officials throughout the land became emboldened, and various taxes increased rather than decreased. A severe drought occurred at that time, resulting in no harvest for the people. The court ignored their plight, not only failing to provide relief but also continuing to collect taxes relentlessly. The people were suffering greatly. The government changed its methods of tax collection, even seizing livestock and forcibly taking women from peasant families. This oppression drove many peasants to death, leaving the common people in utter misery.

The common people had nowhere to file complaints, and were instead arrested and beaten to death. When they went to the capital to report grievances, they were killed at the palace gate. Even hanging notices was met with indifference, chilling the hearts of the people. As a result, strong men in the area began to live by robbing houses and villages. Over time, more and more people joined them, even climbing mountains to join their ranks.

Bai Mo looked at Feng Lingxi, "The one who filed the complaint was my father, the county magistrate of Yanglin County. Because of this, my family was slaughtered overnight, and I was the only survivor. The villagers took me up the mountain and became bandits, living in this bandit stronghold."

"Was it Du Gu Yan who killed the magistrate of Bai County"

Wind Ling hurriedly asked, looking into the coldness in Bai Mo's white eyes. Only then did she understand that behind his smiling face was a great deal of hatred.

The debt of killing one's father is not shared by the heavens. He became a bandit here, driven to it by circumstances.

"This court belongs to him. Without his orders, could my family have been slaughtered That emperor is nothing but a dog; he has no right to be on that throne."

"Calm down, Master Bai."

The killing intent in Bai Mo's white eyes gradually subsided. Looking at Feng Ling Xi, he returned to his usual self, "Since then, I began to plan. As long as it was a wealthy merchant caravan or a royal procession, I would rob them all. The court wouldn't die even if they lost these things, but our common people would be left without oxen and sheep for farming, and we couldn't survive."

"Dugu Yan is nothing more than a pawn in Empress Cen's game. In this court, how could Empress Cen care about the lives and deaths of the common people I just don't understand, since the court is so incompetent, why don't you join the army"

"Enlist"

Bai Mo gave a wry smile, “If I joined the army, what would happen to these people And what about these brothers of mine They are all villagers. They followed me into this mountain stronghold to protect their families from harm. The court claims that we bandits rob the commoners, but it's just an excuse. Most of the local villagers have already sought refuge here. Those who fear us are the wealthy merchant caravans and the imperial court.”

"Then what can I do to help you"

Bai Mo stood up, about to kneel before Feng Ling Xi, who was startled and quickly helped him up. "Master Bai, what are you doing"

"Fourth Royal Princess, I know you and the Fourth Prince will help us. If someone truly has to resolve this matter, my life, Bai Mo's life, can be offered. But I hope you can save these people here. They followed me simply wanting a life where they could eat their fill."

Feng Lingxi turned around and looked at the children standing at the door, their pitiful eyes filled with helplessness. Their looks moved her to pity.

"Master Bai, do you want revenge"

Feng Lingxi gritted her teeth and, with a sigh, laid her cards on the table. "If you want this, we can cooperate. I promise that no one here will die, but your life belongs to me."Dugu City's eyes, was even more worried."If something were to happen to me tomorrow when I enter the palace, please don't be impulsive.""What are you talking about."Dugu Cheng pulled Feng Lingxi down...