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Tao hesitated for a moment, leaned against the door, glanced at Dongkui and Ayan in the yard, and then closed the door.

Sitting at the table, he replied, "Shi Qi, since you are General Xiao Yi's deputy, I won't hide it from you anymore."

Actually, I suspect there's something fishy about General Xiao Yi's death!

Xiao Yi was startled. How did she know?

However, he didn't show it on his face and continued to ask, "Miss Tao'er, General Xiao has been dead for three years. Everyone knows that he was outnumbered and was ambushed by the enemy."

Why do you think that way?

Do you think he didn't die in an enemy ambush?

And what does this have to do with Tiger Head Village?

"Shi Qi, you don't know this, but General Xiao Yi's death was definitely not accidental."

Do you remember that night when I was almost discovered by the second-in-command in his courtyard? You saved me.

Do you know what shocking secret I overheard that night?

Tao'er now completely trusts Shi Qi, because he has saved her several times, and she has no reason not to believe him.

"Miss Peach, what secret did you hear?"

Is it about the top leader and the second-in-command?

Shi Qi asked in a low voice.

He didn't actually hear what the people inside were saying that day; he was just watching Tao'er from outside, wanting to protect her.

Unexpectedly, she overheard the gang leader's secret that night.

"Yes, it's related to those two people."

That night, I overheard the first and second leaders talking about General Xiao Yi's death, and even discussing whether he was really dead.

The chief was furious, saying that the Third Prince had discarded him after using him, chasing him down and forcing him to disfigure himself and hide in Tiger Head Stronghold.

Tao'er briefly recounted what she had overheard that night.

Hearing Tao'er's words, Xiao Yi was deeply shocked.

No wonder he felt a sense of déjà vu when he saw Zhang Fei today.

He had previously worked as a kitchen helper and had never had the chance to meet Zhang Fei.

Today was the first time I met him, in order to protect Tao'er. However, Zhang Fei had a long and ugly scar on his face today.

His hair had grown long, covering most of his forehead, and his beard wasn't as long as it used to be, so he didn't recognize him at first glance.

His original name wasn't Zhang Fei, but Zhang Mang.

No wonder this little girl wouldn't leave.

But this was originally a matter for the Xiao family, and had nothing to do with her...

"Miss Tao'er, this matter is too serious and dangerous. You should take Ayan and the others and leave as soon as possible."

I will find a way to get you to leave.

With something like this happening today, the boss must be having a very hard time.

Why don't we go down the mountain tonight and I'll make the arrangements...?

Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow, becoming increasingly worried about their safety.

Fortunately, Zhang Mang did not suspect that Tao'er had overheard those words, otherwise Tao'er and the other two would probably have been killed long ago.

"No, I can't leave now. Besides, what can you do?"

The village is heavily guarded and has many hidden weapons and facilities that we don't know anything about, so we can't act rashly.

The boss has relaxed his guard against us quite a bit now, so there will be opportunities to go out in the future.

And I suspect...

"What do you suspect?"

"I suspect that the leader Zhang Fei and General Xiao Yi know each other, and may even be colleagues."

He was also involved in the death of General Xiao Yi.

I suspect that he and the Third Prince were originally allies, and that he might have been the one who betrayed the intelligence, which could be even more serious.

However, since they say General Xiao fell off a cliff, I think it's possible that General Xiao isn't dead yet...

Shi Qi, do you think what I said makes sense?

Tao'er explained her thoughts one by one.

Shi Qi was shocked: What a clever little girl.

How could she guess so accurately?

Nobody told him that...

Only Qingfeng in the Seven Killings Pavilion knew that he was still alive; no one else knew, not even the Crown Prince.

Because he hasn't investigated the matter thoroughly, he can't easily expose himself.

He even suspected that the old emperor was involved in the catastrophe that befell the Xiao family, so he simply faked his death.

This way, the enemy is in the open while he is in the shadows, which is more advantageous for him.

"Miss Tao'er, General Xiao Yi's body was already transported back, how could he still be alive?"

However, it's hard to say for sure whether he was framed and killed.

Zhang Fei and Hu Biao likely know this.

However, you're not a member of the Xiao family. It's good enough that you can protect Ayan and keep him alive. There's no need to get too involved in this matter.

This is very dangerous for you.

Xiao Yi patiently persuaded him.

"Shi Qi, I know what you're saying, but since I've run into this situation, we can't get out for the time being."

Why not take this opportunity to stir up trouble in Tiger Head Village and then take advantage of the situation?

"How about we take care of the chief, the second chief, that wicked third chief, and the second wife, and then you become the chief?"

Tao'er teased with a smile.

"Miss Peach, do you perhaps wish to become the bandit chieftain's wife?"

Xiao Yi casually replied.

Realizing her words had a flirtatious tone, she immediately blushed and stammered, "Miss Tao'er, I'm sorry, I..."

What I said just now was nonsense; I meant no offense whatsoever.

Tao'er chuckled, "Shi Qi, it's alright. We're all江湖儿女 (jianghu children), we don't concern ourselves with trivial matters."

I know you're joking with me!

Let's not talk about that anymore, let's get down to business.

Today, the boss only locked up the second-in-command, without saying what to do with him.

I have a gut feeling that this second-in-command will be released again.

At most, the head of the gang will impose some punishment or reduce his power.

When Tao'er saw that Shi Qi's ears were red, she knew he was shy, so she quickly changed the subject.

It's obvious that Shi Qi hasn't gotten married yet, which is why he blushes so easily.

Why?

Zhang Fei wouldn't be that stupid, would he?

Would he still keep the person who wanted to poison him alive?

Xiao Yi felt that Zhang Mang was ruthless and would definitely not let the second-in-command go.

"Because the second-in-command has something on him."

He didn't say today that he was colluding with court officials; this person is most likely referring to the Third Prince.

However, the second-in-command had kept a trump card for himself, so he had the third prince on one side and the first-in-command on the other.

He can attack or defend; he's truly a cunning old fox.

Tao'er analyzed it step by step.

"Miss Tao'er is truly exceptionally intelligent. If you were a boy, you would surely shine brightly and be famous throughout the world."

Xiao Yi praised him from the bottom of his heart.

"Shi Qi is overpraising you. He has a bit of cleverness, but his reputation is too exaggerated."

However, Zhang Fei, the leader, is no pushover. He might use us to get rid of the second-in-command and then kill us all.

Killing two birds with one stone...

Tao'er felt that neither of them were good people, and since they had broken off relations, they would probably be wary of each other.

"Does Miss Tao'er already have some ideas?"

Or have you made other plans?

Xiao Yi asked.