Pang Xiao lowered his eyes. If Sakurai hadn't stood firmly in front of Qin Yining, he would have seen Qin Yining's corpse by the time he arrived. Moreover, the person who did such a terrible thing was one of his trusted subordinates!
"Actually, even if you didn't mention it, I still wanted to do something for Sakurai. A drop of water should be repaid with a gushing spring. He sacrificed his life to save you. Who can forget this kindness? You and I can't forget it. It's just that … "Pang Xiao sighed." You don't want to leave this matter to my subordinates. Is it because Mr. Tao has a lot to say about you? "
Qin Yining's long eyelashes fluttered. She didn't expect Pang Xiao to be so sensitive. He was sharp enough to catch the little bit of grievance in her heart.
"It's not as serious as you say." Qin Yining smiled bitterly and leaned on Pang Xiao's shoulder tiredly. Her voice was as soft as a small animal that had been wronged. "Although Mr. Tao's actions were unexpected, it's not too difficult to accept. Isn't it normal to make plans for yourself and do anything to fight for fame and fortune? I'm just a little surprised that I've become someone like Daji and Bao Si in the eyes of your strategists. "
She and Pang Xiao had gone through thick and thin together. They had gone through fire and water together. She had come up with many ideas for him and taken many risks. In the end, she had been cursed and made people want to kill her to get rid of the hidden danger. It was impossible to say that she didn't feel anything, but she couldn't say that she felt wronged.
"I can understand their thoughts, but his actions have harmed innocent lives. He even wants all the people in Danfu County to be stepping stones to pave the way for him. This kind of person, I'm really …" She paused.
Qin Yining seemed to be worried about something and didn't finish her sentence.
Pang Xiao sighed softly and pressed his lips against her forehead. "I know you're wronged. In the end, it's my fault. I didn't let my subordinates understand your importance. "
"It's not your fault." Qin Yining shook his head. "In their eyes, I'm exactly the same as an ordinary noble lady. It's indeed a taboo for a woman who stays in the house to meddle too much in the affairs of others. However, since ancient times, the power of pillow talk should not be underestimated. It's only normal for them to be wary."
"Pillow talk?" Pang Xiao drawled. "Sister Yi is right. Pillow talk is indeed very powerful."
Qin Yining thought of something and her cheeks flushed red. She looked much better and rolled her eyes at Pang Xiao. "You can still joke at a time like this."
Pang Xiao hugged her slender waist and shook it gently. "Okay, okay, it's my fault. But pillow talk will always work with me."
Qin Yining leaned on the Pang Xiao quietly and nodded tiredly.
After a moment, Qin Yining adjusted his mood and said seriously, "I'm fine now. We can't stay here for long. Why don't we head back to the barracks first?"
Pang Xiao looked hesitantly at the bloodstains on Qin Yining's body.
Qin Yining followed Pang Xiao's gaze and looked down at himself. "It's okay. It won't be too late to take care of it when we get back to the barracks. If the people from the Fifth Military Barracks arrive too quickly and we're not prepared, we won't be able to protect the people of Danfu County. "
The two of them had already agreed on this. Now that Qin Yining was speechless, Pang Xiao naturally did not want to delay any longer and gave the order.
Pang Xiao and Qin Yining left the city that very night after taking the necessary people and leaving a few people to deal with the aftermath in the villa.
After such a big commotion in the city, the guards at the city gates naturally did not dare to stop Pang Xiao and allowed them to return to the barracks without any obstruction.
Qin Yining corrected himself while Pang Xiao went to look for Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi and told them his idea.
Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi were silent when they heard this.
After all, the treasure was a large sum. Yuchi Yan, Li Qitian, Yuchi Xujie, Lu Heng, and the others were so passionate about it.
If this large sum of treasure did not fall into their hands, it might fall into the hands of the enemy. If that happened, it would not be a good thing for Pang Xiao.
But after listening to Pang Xiao's detailed analysis, the two of them could not help but admire Pang Xiao. After thinking carefully, they both nodded.
Pang Xiao secretly let out a sigh of relief.
Many of his subordinates also followed him because they saw him as someone they could rely on to achieve rapid success in the future. If they gave up on the treasure and did not pursue the responsibility of the people of Danfu County, they would expose the injustice that the people had suffered. If that happened, the treasure would very likely be taken away by the enemy. At that time, they would be in a weak position.
This logic was obvious. With Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi's intelligence, they would not fail to understand. However, they agreed without hesitation and expressed their support. This was enough to prove that the two of them had upright characters. They were completely different from Tao Hanshan, who was eager for quick success.
Since they had already made the decision, in their current situation, they had to rethink many of their plans.
Xie Yue asked after a moment, "Since that is the case, we have to think of a way to pacify the soldiers of the five barracks who rushed over to quell the chaos. If they rush over and end up with nothing in the end, Your Majesty may ask about it. When that time comes, how to pacify the people and how to respond to Your Majesty's side. It is best to prepare in advance. "
Xu Weizhi nodded in agreement. The two of them were not disappointed by Pang Xiao's decision. They even thought about the countermeasures more carefully than before. In the end, they discussed Magistrate Cheng.
"… In that case, Magistrate Cheng really is a good official who wholeheartedly serves the country."
"Isn't that so? In order to carry out his plan, he did not hesitate to let the wangfei and many passers-by die with him. How can such a person be a simple good official? He is just a person who is good at judging the situation and hiding his true self. "
Pang Xiao thought for a moment. The three of them looked at each other and suddenly could not help but laugh.
"Looking at it this way, we are very stupid. We did not think about how the people would live after the natural and man-made disasters. Magistrate Cheng did it." Xu Weizhi sighed.
Xie Yue said, "Actually, this isn't the most important thing. Before Magistrate Cheng came up with this plan, he was already mentally prepared to lose his life.
Pang Xiao nodded in understanding.
Now it seemed that Magistrate Cheng did not care about trifles when he wanted to achieve big things. He would even sacrifice some people to achieve his goal. At the critical moment, he was a person who could even sacrifice himself.
Needless to say, half of Magistrate Cheng's plan had been realized. His plan had included Magistrate Cheng as well.
"Your Majesty values the matter of the Imperial Mausoleum so much that he caused such chaos under Magistrate Cheng's rule. When he is angry, you can imagine the consequences of Magistrate Cheng." Pang Xiao said, "However, since he had the courage to delay the construction of the Imperial Mausoleum with his own life, I think he has already disregarded life and death. He doesn't care how Your Majesty will punish him."
"From Wang Ye's words, it seems that he somewhat agrees with Magistrate Cheng's actions." Xie Yue raised her eyebrows.
Pang Xiao shook his head. "I don't agree. He does things too subjectively. However, I can only admire him for thinking about the people."
Xu Weizhi sighed. "Wang Ye actually has the same goal as him. It's just that their methods are different. For the sake of the people, Wang Ye would rather sacrifice the opportunity to get the treasure. "
Pang Xiao shook his head with a serious expression. "His sacrifice will be greater."
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