Chapter 83 He Can't Let Xiao Xi'er's Head Be Kicked by a Donkey Too

"Hmm, I knew you had this intention long ago!" Yuan Hui’s expression was indifferent. He closed his eyes briefly and nodded, saying, "Back then, you were kind enough to take me and my brothers in. Therefore, over the years, I did not stop you from burning, killing, and plundering. However, harming innocent civilians is something I, Yuan Hui, will never do!"

"Overthrowing the monarchy and toppling this tyrant who killed his brother and father—aren’t these actions for the sake of the people? If such a person continues to be emperor, won’t the people follow his example, killing their siblings and fathers to seize property?" The second-in-command spoke with conviction, making it seem reasonable.

However...

"Hmph, trying to confuse everyone. This doesn't cover up his collusion with those scum in the imperial court, stealing military funds, and harming border troops! Uncle, Little Azure Dragon, deal with him!" Ruo Xi clenched her tiny fists.

If she weren't trying to escalate things, just a slight movement of her mind and a flip of her hand would have been enough to subdue the already severely wounded second-in-command.

"Humph, becoming bandits in the mountains, kidnapping civilians, and taking lives—that's not all; you even dare to steal military funds!" Xiao Yin said, looking at Yuan Hui, "If it weren't for General Yuan Hui leading your troops and knowing how to defend this strategic pass, would you have wanted him?"

"Good provocation, Uncle, continue!" Ruo Xi listened with great interest.

This is more entertaining than those storybooks from her previous life!

"Nonsense! When they came here, they were all injured, dirtier and more ragged than beggars. We took pity on them and took them in, which is why I stepped down... But, leader, you’re managing too much now!" The second-in-command shouted at Yuan Hui.

"Second Brother, what are you doing? The leader has always been good to us brothers!" The seventh-in-command wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Ci Xin lifted Ruo Xi slightly, knowing she wanted to watch the drama unfold. He pulled down the swaddling cloth so she could see better.

Ruo Xi glanced around and noticed the plump seventh-in-command nearby.

After all, such a large figure couldn't be ignored.

"Hmm, apart from Uncle and Little Azure Dragon, this one seems kind-hearted and doesn’t carry much chaotic energy. It’s rare to find someone so pure in the mountains!"

Ci Xin heard Ruo Xi’s thoughts and glanced at the seventh bandit.

"The second-in-command is already surrounded by death. It’s just a matter of who kills him!" Ruo Xi thought, then turned and patted Ci Xin, "Little Azure Dragon, kill the second-in-command later!"

The little dragon looked down at the baby, feeling she was quite ruthless!

Even in her swaddling, she was like this. Imagine when she grows up!

Ruo Xi felt that this little dragon seemed to have a lot of internal drama, seeing his brows furrow and relax, showing disdain and then smiling. She found it amusing.

The little dragon eventually came to terms with it: "Yes, in today’s dangerous world, as a girl, being ruthless is necessary to avoid being deceived or hurt!"

No need to think further; the person below had been acting like a donkey for six years!

He can't let Xiao Xi'er’s head be kicked by a donkey too.

"So, I respected him and gave him my position, letting him rob passing merchants together, but he imposed various rules on us. Despite being harmed by that damned imperial court, he still wouldn’t let us steal military funds. Ha, those funds are just a few meals for the officials in the capital!" The second-in-command waved his arms and shouted.

"Are you done?" Yuan Hui looked at the second-in-command and then at the surrounding bandits, "How many of you lost everything and had no choice but to come up the mountain? Once you become bandits, if you aren’t pardoned by the imperial court, your heads are always on the line!"

"Hmph, so what? Even now, we can’t survive down there either!" The second-in-command finished and turned to the others, shouting, "Ask them if they’ve ever been afraid! If they were afraid, they wouldn’t have come up the mountain!"

"We’re not afraid; as long as we’re on the mountain, we have food!" The bandits raised their weapons and shouted.

"A bunch of fools!" Ruo Xi clenched her fists.

"Boom!"

Sand and stones flew everywhere.

Xiao Yin glanced at Ci Xin, who had already covered the swaddling with his sleeve.

Both adults showed indulgent yet helpless expressions.

Xiao Yin decided that when Ruo Xi grew older, he would personally teach her. Otherwise, he wouldn’t feel reassured.

The little dragon thought that when she grew up, he should take her to Cangming Mountain and let the old man teach her properly.

Otherwise, she might cause chaos!

The flying sand and stones were just Ruo Xi’s small tantrum. After everyone calmed down, she yawned and fell asleep.

"What, what happened?" Yuan Hui instinctively looked at the Imperial Tutor’s arms, wondering if it was the baby?

"The weather in the mountains changes frequently. General Yuan, don’t you want to lead your men down the mountain?" Ci Xin smiled lightly and asked.

"Humph, we won’t accept any imperial pardon. We’re free and happy up here!" Someone nearby said.

Ci Xin turned, raised his hand, and sent the person flying far away, falling off the mountain.

"This peak has one advantage: if you don’t like someone, just throw them down. No need to see blood!" Ci Xin glanced at his sleeve, which remained clean.

"... You, you’re too much!" The second-in-command raised his hand to point at Ci Xin but suddenly saw his broken finger. His anger had made him forget the pain, but now, seeing his condition again, his face turned pale, and his temper flared: "Fine, Yuan Hui, since you won’t act, I will. Today, I’ll make Great Wei..."

"Boom!"

Xiao Yin struck, and with just two moves, the second-in-command’s head slumped to the side.

"It’s time to talk!" Ci Xin raised his hand, holding a bottle of pills given to him by Ruo Xi earlier: "These are detoxifying pills. Put them in the water barrels; once dissolved, everyone should drink some for longevity and health!"

The bandits no longer cared about their leaders; they needed to solve their own problems first. If this continued, they’d all end up dead without needing an imperial pardon.

"Your Majesty, let’s discuss matters in the hall," Yuan Hui said.

"Alright!" Xiao Yin nodded and followed Yuan Hui into the main hall.