Abandoning literature for martial arts, starting by unleashing the beauty's bow.

Lu Fengnian bowed slightly to Ye Zhengtang, "Please enlighten me, Chief Constable Ye."

Ye Zhengtang cleared his throat. "If you're with your mother and sister, you definitely can't escape. The best way is to turn yourself in."

Upon hearing this, Lu Fengnian frowned.

Ye Zhengtang continued, "If you surrender yourself, I can guarantee that I will safely deliver you to Qinghe County."

Most importantly, I can guarantee the safety of your mother and your sister.

If you are stopped by Ma Hui's men, you have a chance of escaping, but your mother and sister will certainly not survive.

Lu Fengnian's eyes flickered. "With Ma Hui in Qinghe County, if I surrender, what reason do I have to live?"

Ye Zhengtang shook his head. "If turning yourself in would cost you your life, why would I suggest you do it?"

Normally, if you turned yourself in, you would surely lose your life.

However, the current war situation in the dynasty is critical. With your archery skills, if you were to join the army, you would definitely be a master at conquering cities and capturing strongholds.

The dynasty is currently in dire need of elite troops and capable generals. If things are handled properly, you could be exiled to the army to atone for your crime.

Upon hearing this, Lu Fengnian's eyes flickered.

Just then, the sound of rapid hoofbeats came from the official road outside the woods.

Judging from the voices, there are at least twenty people.

Ye Zhengtang frowned. "It should be Ma Hui's men."

Soon, a sound came from outside the woods.

"Keep out! The chief constable is arresting a criminal!"

"Is it Lu Fengnian?"

"That's none of your business!"

"Get out of the way! We are on Lord Ma's orders to search the entire area. Anyone who dares to obstruct us will face the consequences!"

"Our chief constable is currently investigating a case. If you enter the woods and scare away the criminals, who will be responsible?"

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Hearing the growing noise outside the woods, and the tense standoff between the two sides, Ye Zhengtang frowned deeply. "Lu Fengnian, Ma Hui's men are here. Let's make a decision quickly!"

Lu Fengnian looked up at Ye Zhengtang, "Chief Constable Ye, can you guarantee the safety of my mother and sister?"

Ye Zhengtang nodded. "If you are willing to turn yourself in, I can guarantee their safety."

Lu Fengnian finally made his decision, bowing respectfully to Ye Zhengtang, "I entrust my mother and sister to Chief Constable Ye!"

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Outside the woods, the tall, thin man and the short man had already drawn their curved knives and pointed them at more than twenty men dressed in black with red belts.

"Without the Chief Constable's orders, none of you dare to step into the woods. My blade will strike without hesitation!" The short man gripped his curved blade tightly, his eyes fierce.

Although the tall, thin man didn't speak, he exuded a murderous aura.

"You dare disobey even the registrar's orders? You constables, what audacity you have!"

A middle-aged man with triangular eyes stepped out from the crowd opposite him, pointed at the two constables, and shouted angrily, "I'll say it again, get out of the way right now."

If you dare to obstruct us again, don't blame us for being impolite!

"You just try it!"

The short constable was quite brave; despite being outnumbered by dozens of people, he showed no fear whatsoever.

Anger surged across the triangular-eyed man's face. Finally, he gritted his teeth and shouted, "You won't listen to reason, so you'll have to suffer the consequences! Brothers, move! Take them down and hand them over to Lord Ma!"

The twenty-odd men behind him responded in unison, and then strode forward, charging menacingly toward the two constables.

Just as the two sides were about to clash, a deep, resonant voice rang out from the woods, "Stop it, both of you!"

Everyone turned to look at the sound and saw a burly man with broad shoulders and a thick waist walking out of the woods. It was Ye Zhengtang.

Behind Ye Zhengtang were three people: Lu Fengnian, Liu Yunjuan, and Lu Xiaoyu.

Lu Fengnian pushed a wheelbarrow with Liu Yunjuan and Lu Xiaoyu sitting on it. The hunting bow and short knife on his body had been taken away by Ye Zhengtang.

The middle-aged man with triangular eyes lit up when he saw Lu Fengnian, and then cupped his hands towards Ye Zhengtang, "Chief Constable Ye, please hand over the prisoner to me."

I have been ordered by Lord Ma to arrest Lu Fengnian.

Ye Zhengtang glanced at the man with the triangular eyes and coldly uttered four words, "Get out of my way!"

The triangular-eyed man's expression changed. He was about to speak again when he saw Ye Zhengtang staring at him with narrowed eyes, his gaze sharp as a knife.

Startled, he shrank back and quickly stepped aside.

Ye Zhengtang waved his hand dismissively, "Take the prisoners with you, let's go back to the county office!"

After saying that, he strode forward.

The twenty-odd men in black with red belts quickly moved aside, making way for Ye Zhengtang.

The tall, thin constable and the short constable immediately went to Lu Fengnian's left and right sides, sandwiching him between them.

Once they reached the main road, Ye Zhengtang said to the short constable, "You go ahead and gather the rest of the brothers. Remember to get another carriage."

The short man nodded, mounted his horse, and galloped away.

On the other side, the twenty-odd men dressed in black with red belts also followed them onto the official road, intending to ride back to Qinghe County.

Ye Zhengtang turned his gaze to them and said coldly, "You wait here first. Lu Fengnian is a wanted criminal, and he probably has accomplices."

The news of his capture must not be leaked. You either wait here or continue the search. Do not return to Qinghe County for the time being.

The man with triangular eyes smiled ingratiatingly, "Chief Constable Ye, we are ordered to arrest Lu Fengnian, how could we have leaked the information..."

Ye Zhengtang waved his hand, "There are so many of you, and with so many eyes and ears, I'm not at ease."

"If news of his capture leaks out and his accomplices come to his rescue, and he manages to escape, can you bear the responsibility?"

The man with the triangular eyes froze, no longer daring to utter a sound.

Ye Zhengtang said to the tall, thin constable, "You stay here and keep watch. If anyone insists on going to the county town, you don't need to stop them."

Just memorize his appearance; if anything unexpected or unforeseen happens to Lu Fengnian, he'll have to take full responsibility!

Upon hearing these words, the expressions of the twenty-odd men dressed in black with red belts all changed drastically.

The tall, thin man responded and stood directly in the middle of the official road, his left hand on the curved sword at his waist, his eyes coldly staring at the triangular-eyed man and the others.

Ye Zhengtang ignored them and led his horse along the official road towards Qinghe County. Lu Fengnian followed behind, pushing a wheelbarrow.

Soon, it disappeared into the night.

The triangular-eyed man and his companions hesitated, their eyes filled with complex emotions, but in the end, none of them dared to go to Qinghe County.

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Ye Zhengtang walked forward for about a mile, then stopped and looked at Liu Yunjuan and Lu Xiaoyu, whose faces were full of worry. He said in a low voice, "Don't worry, I will take care of you when we get to Qinghe County."

As for Lu Fengnian, he will definitely be imprisoned in the county jail first.

But I can assure you, I will do everything in my power to save his life.