Yang Xiaoman had just finished speaking.

Everyone's eyes, both inside and outside the courtyard, turned to Chen Yue'e!

Her face suddenly changed drastically, and despite her trembling lips, she couldn't utter a single word.

Yang Cong'an frowned and asked in a deep voice:

"Mr. Chen, how do you explain this?!"

Behind him, Yang Chengren hurriedly scrambled to his feet in a panic and quickly took over the conversation:

"Village head, my wife only misspoke."

"Xiaoman accused us of colluding with bandits. Such a serious crime is like Mount Tai pressing down on us. I'm afraid no one would be able to remain calm."

"Besides, the only person she pointed to was my wife. Who else could it be? My wife's guess isn't unreasonable."

Upon hearing this, Yang Cong'an's expression softened slightly, but his face remained tense.

If Yang Xiaoman is right, and these two have indeed committed the serious crime of colluding with bandits, then he will be in big trouble!

However, based on his understanding of the former, he would not have rashly pointed him out in public unless he was absolutely certain.

Thinking of this, he felt a chill run down his spine.

"A slip of the tongue?"

Yang Xiaoman curled her lip in disdain and sneered:

"I think it's because they have a guilty conscience!"

"The Black Wind Mountain chief himself told me this before I went up the mountain, so how could it be false?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Cong'an was slightly taken aback and looked at her incredulously, asking:

"Wait, didn't those bandits give you any trouble when you went up the mountain this time?"

After saying that, his gaze fell on the pig-slaughtering knife in Yang Xiaoman's hand.

If the leader of Black Wind Mountain is truly so kind, then why is her knife in such a state?

As soon as she finished speaking, Yang Xiaoning released her mother's hand, raised her chin proudly, and said:

"Uncle Village Head, you have no idea how amazing Sister Xiaoman is. She kidnapped the third leader of Black Wind Mountain as soon as she went up the mountain."

"In front of hundreds of bandits, she held a knife to the neck of the third leader, forcing the first leader to fight her in the training ground. Not only did he lose, but Xiaoman also cut his knife in half, and he was taken hostage and forced to come down the mountain with us."

As she said this, she subconsciously looked at her mother, who was already in a daze beside her, and her bright eyes quickly became misty.

"Otherwise, I'm afraid I won't be able to see my mother again alive."

As soon as they arrived at the mountain, they kidnapped the third leader of Black Wind Mountain.

He even challenged the leader to a duel in public, not only breaking the leader's sword but also taking him hostage down the mountain?!

Upon hearing Yang Xiaoning's words, Yang Cong'an's lips twitched violently. Although he remained outwardly calm, he was inwardly trembling.

Based on his understanding of Yang Chenglin, even if the once-famous Butcher Yang himself were alive, he probably couldn't have achieved such a formidable record.

If this is true, once it gets out, it will destroy the prestige that Black Wind Mountain has painstakingly built up over the past few years!

On the contrary, Yang Xiaoman's name will surely spread throughout the entire Shahe County!

"impossible!"

Just then, Yang Chengren shouted in disbelief.

"How could the dignified leader of Black Wind Mountain possibly lose to a little brat like you?"

He went up the mountain the day before yesterday and personally saw the five leaders of Black Wind Mountain.

Just seeing the figures on those five chairs terrified him so much that he couldn't speak.

Especially the leader of Black Wind Mountain, who was eight feet tall and strong, and it was said that countless souls had perished under his silver ringed sword.

How could such a ruthless person lose to his own seven-year-old niece, and even have his silver ring sword broken?

"What's impossible about that?!"

Suddenly, a shout rang out from the direction of the courtyard gate.

Yang Xiaoman looked in surprise and saw that the speaker was a middle-aged man whose face she didn't recognize at all.

My father had no contact with the other party during his lifetime. Although they were both from Yangjia Village, they were probably distant relatives.

"Exactly! Cheng Lin's kid, since he can shatter such a large piece of the River-Suppressing Black Stone with a single punch, what's so surprising about him defeating the leader of Black Wind Mountain?"

"Yes, I believe those two girls are telling the truth. What kind of kids would make up such a lie!"

"Those bandits of Black Wind Mountain are no pushovers. If Yang Xiaoman hadn't been so capable, would they have let her go so easily? Just think about it and you'll understand."

Hearing the villagers' discussions outside the courtyard, Yang Cong'an's eyes flickered, and then he quietly swallowed.

He secretly glanced at Yang Xiaoman and saw that her expression had softened. She was clearly surprised that these villagers would actually stand on her side and speak up for her.

Just two days ago, these people were eager to drive her out of Yangjia Village!

Seeing Yang Cong'an hesitate, Chen Yue'e's heart skipped a beat, and she said sternly:

"Yang, you don't actually believe this girl's nonsense, do you?"

"So what if she defeats the leader of Black Wind Mountain? It's just slander. If we really take it to the authorities, who knows who will end up in jail!"

"Is that so?" Yang Xiaoman sneered, turned around without hesitation, cupped her hands in a respectful gesture towards Yang Cong'an, and said:

"Please, village head, help me prepare the indictment. I'd like to see who will end up in jail!"

As she spoke, she looked disdainfully at Chen Yue'e and Yang Chengren.

Their faces suddenly turned deathly pale. They subconsciously exchanged a glance and both saw the panic in each other's eyes.

Although they had connections in the county government, they were involved in the crime of colluding with bandits, so the other party would inevitably choose to sacrifice their own interests to protect themselves.

After all, they were just pawns who could be used but not used from beginning to end.

Even the reason he was able to get in touch with that important person was because of his third brother, Yang Chenglin.

"This matter... should not be made public for now."

Observing their reactions, Yang Cong'an took a deep breath before slowly saying:

"Let me find out first. As for the next two or three days, it's best if the two of you don't go out."

"I will also send able-bodied men from the village to guard the area in shifts. No matter what the truth is, whoever committed the crime must pay the price!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Chengren was immediately terrified and blurted out:

"Village head, even if you believe Xiaoman's nonsense, you shouldn't restrict my wife's and my freedom, should you?"

"We're out of rice at home. We need to go to town to buy rice, flour, and cooking oil. We can't just stay home and starve, can we?"

If he didn't go to the county to ask that official for help, wouldn't he be like a fish on a chopping board, waiting to die?

Yang Xiaoman snorted coldly, about to speak, but was interrupted by Yang Chengren waving his hand. He said calmly:

"In the next two or three days, if you need anything, just let me know and I will send someone to deliver it to your home."

"If, after a certain period of time, Yang Xiaoman still cannot produce evidence to substantiate your crimes, I will naturally release you and teach her to provide you with sufficient compensation."

"on the contrary……"

At this point, his voice suddenly rose several octaves.

"If she confirms that you two are accomplices, I will file a lawsuit."

"We'll take you to the yamen!"

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