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In an instant, the teacup that Wang had just picked up was dropped to the ground with a crisp sound.

A clear look of panic flashed in her eyes.

Seeing this, Fan Changshan stepped forward and spoke at an extremely fast pace:

"Madam, when I came here, the general instructed me that as soon as you see this jade pendant, you will understand that the Xiong family is facing a life-or-death crisis, and there is no time to lose!"

"To be on the safe side, General, you have me disguise myself as a merchant from Zhao and wear the clothes of a Yan person to confuse people and avoid being discovered by the treacherous officials in the city."

"The only way to save our family is to leave quickly and reunite with the general!"

Upon hearing this, tears welled up in Wang's eyes, and her body began to tremble.

Some time later, she suddenly complained:

"I told you long ago, don't let him stay in the northern border region forever!"

"Even retiring from the military and returning to civilian life would be better than risking his life on the battlefield, but he just won't listen!"

Wang was completely at a loss:

"After General Shen was killed by that so-called Champion Marquis of the Great Zhou, that scoundrel Zhong Min slandered him to the Emperor, wanting to punish him and even arrest and imprison us so he could control him!"

"After being rescued by some of his former subordinates, I wrote to him, urging him to come home no matter what, but he just won't listen. What should I do now...?"

As she spoke, she suddenly remembered what Fan Changshan had just said, and asked with great concern:

"Then...is my husband's injury serious?"

"It's a minor injury; there's no danger to your life!"

Fan Changshan shook his head, and then dropped another bombshell:

"Madam, after the general was wounded and fell off his horse, he should have been captured by the Zhou people, but the Marquis of the Great Zhou had great respect for the general, so he did not kill him."

"After the great battle ended, the Marquis of Great Zhou, through interrogation of those who falsely conveyed the imperial edict, discovered the truth about their plot to harm the general, and then invited the general to come directly to Zhou!"

"But the general, worried about the safety of his wife and other family members, repeatedly declined the offer!"

"The Marquis of Great Zhou did not want the general to be separated from his wife and children and end up with his family destroyed, so he appealed to his emotions and reasoned with him, persuading the general to pretend to fight against Great Zhou first, and then go north to Zhou after I pick up my wife and other family members."

In the following period, Fan Changshan embellished the story, describing the great battle as it had happened, and then pointed out that Xiong Zhao's entry into the Zhou was not due to his disloyalty or injustice, but rather because the court had been guilty first!

Although he didn't say who the treacherous officials in the Chu court were targeting Xiong Zhao, Wang immediately filled in the blanks in her mind.

After all, the person in the entire Chu state who harbored the greatest animosity towards her husband was the Left Minister Zhong Min.

The so-called Zuo Yin was a minister with combined powers, equivalent to the Ministers of Rites, Justice, and Personnel in the Zhou Dynasty, and served as the deputy to the Ling Yin.

In the Great Zhou Dynasty, the Lingyin was equivalent to the Prime Minister, the head of all officials, and in charge of all government affairs, large and small, across the country!

In the present state of Chu, the position of Ling Yin is highly coveted, and the Zuo Yin and You Yin have been vying for this position for several years.

Although no winner was decided, Zuo Yin Zhong Min's advantage was growing, and perhaps in two or three years he would become the most powerful minister in Chu, second only to the king!

Although the Xiong family was also a prominent royal family in the Chu Kingdom, by the time of Xiong Zhao, they had been separated from the current emperor by countless generations, and their blood ties were extremely weak.

If it weren't for Xiong Zhao's own abilities, his family would only be considered moderately well-off people in the State of Chu.

"I'll go north with you right now!"

Coming to her senses, Madam Wang hurriedly gave an order and returned to the backyard to pack her valuables, intending to leave immediately.

Fan Changshan immediately grabbed her and asked with concern:

"Madam, where are the others?"

"You're right, I almost forgot about Ze'er!"

Wang was terrified and immediately went out to look for her son.

Fan Changshan was overjoyed to see that he had completely fooled her, but his face was full of concern for her.

"Madam, you are in a state of unease. If you go out like this, that treacherous official will surely notice and capture you before you even leave the capital. Wouldn't that be putting your life in danger?"

"Just tell me where the young master is, and I'll go find him right away!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Wang quickly explained that her son, Xiong Ze, was eating and drinking at a tavern in the city. After saying this, she went back to the backyard to tidy up.

After leaving the Xiong residence, Fan Changshan gestured to the guards to keep watch over the area. If Wang Shi wanted to go out before he returned, they were to persuade her to stay!

The search for Xiong Ze went smoothly, and Fan Changshan brought him back in less than half an hour.

By this time, Wang had already packed her important valuables and was ready to depart at any time.

Upon seeing her son, Xiong Ze was filled with surprise and doubt.

"Mother, was everything that brave man said true?"

"Son, if we don't leave now, our family will truly perish!"

Wang's face was streaked with tears as she spoke, taking out the jade pendant:

"This belongs to your father, and you know that. If your father hadn't faced a life-or-death crisis, why would he have sent this item back?"

"My son understands!"

Xiong Ze was shocked. After recovering from the shock, he first comforted his mother, then turned to Fan Changshan and bowed to express his gratitude.

"Thank you so much, brave warrior, for risking your life to come!"

"This place is not safe to linger. Madam and young master, please leave with me first. We can talk on the way!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Fan Changshan waved his hand, signaling the guards to escort the mother and child onto the carriage and disguise them as a merchant caravan to leave the city.

No one expected that Xiong Zhao's wife and children would leave in this way.

About an hour later, the group arrived at the five-mile-long pavilion outside the city.

Fan Changshan ordered his troops to slow down, and after giving an announcement, he said to the mother and son:

"Madam, young master, the news of your sudden departure will surely be quickly discovered by that treacherous spies. I will take some men back to buy you some time. Please leave immediately!"

"Brave warrior, you..."

Xiong Ze was deeply moved by these words. He thought that since he had already left the city, he should not worry about what would happen after him and just flee for his life.

But Fan Changshan insisted:

"Young master, please heed my words!"

"The treacherous officials have seized control of the court and will soon discover that you two have escaped. On our way to Zhou, we will be surrounded by Chu troops. If we act too hastily, we will be noticed and intercepted by the people sent by those treacherous officials."

"Therefore, after I return, I will publicly present the testimony of the person who falsely conveyed the imperial edict in the city, and then I will rush back immediately."

"Only in this way can we keep that treacherous official busy, thus buying time for both of us!"

After saying this, he bowed solemnly and, under the admiring gazes of the mother and son, turned and headed back. The rest of the Fan family caravan's guards and the Zhou army who had followed them continued to escort the mother and son northward.

Seeing that Fan Changshan was about to lose hearing them, and with no one around, Xiong Ze immediately shouted:

"Brave warrior, proceed with caution. My mother and I will walk slowly, trying our best not to arouse suspicion, until you catch up!"