His entire family perished in battle; he rose from the ashes to conquer the world.

"This corrupt official judges cases based on his status and position; there's absolutely no fairness to speak of!" Zhu Zhu's pretty face turned red with anger.

Although she and Mu Yuan ended up in court.

However, it is hoped that the county magistrate can handle the matter impartially.

However, the county magistrate Wu Quan in front of them did not act like an official at all.

The whole city is full of greedy scoundrels.

"Princess, the situation is in our favor now, and I'm reporting this to the authorities to avenge you. You can't side with outsiders." Lan Que was afraid that Zhu Zhu would side with Mu Yuan. If that happened, what would be the point of him reporting this to the authorities?

A hint of hesitation flashed across Zhu Zhu's face as she said:

"Once I return, I will definitely inform my father of this matter, and then have him report it to the Emperor!"

"Alright, alright, whatever you want after we get back." Lan Que nodded first, then said with a serious expression, "However, for now, let's unite against the outside world and see how the magistrate handles the case."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhu fell silent.

"I'm warning you, if you know what's good for you, don't make another move. Otherwise, I can call the Western Army to arrest you at any time!"

County Magistrate Wu Quan witnessed Qin Hongxiu's skills firsthand. He realized that the county yamen runners alone were no match for her. So, he cleverly invoked the name of the Western Army, intending to make Qin Hongxiu surrender.

"Oh? Is that so?" Mu Yuan interjected, "The Western Army will obey your orders?"

Magistrate Wu Quan sneered:

"This Caiyun City is close to the Xifu Army's garrison, and Xifu Army guards frequently patrol the city, specifically to arrest people like you who disregard the law. Since you have broken the law, I naturally have the authority to command the Xifu Army!"

"Then I'll wait here for you to call the Western Army over. I want to see how you command the Western Army." Mu Yuan stood there with great interest, showing no intention of fleeing.

"Still talking tough even when you're about to die!"

Magistrate Wu Quan was so angry that he gritted his teeth and immediately ordered his clerk to invite the Western Army soldiers patrolling the city to the county office.

Given the current situation, it seems only the Western Army can subdue Mu Yuan and Qin Hongxiu.

The clerk dared not delay and quickly ran out of the courtroom to search the streets for the patrolling Western Army soldiers to arrest the man.

And take advantage of this gap.

County Magistrate Wu Quan sized up Qin Hongxiu with his thieving eyes.

The thought that such a beautiful woman would be captured when the Western Army arrived filled him with a pang of guilt.

"My beauty, apologize to me, and when the Western Army arrives, I'll have them arrest only your companions, how about that?" Magistrate Wu Quan wiped the drool from his mouth, a wicked grin on his face.

"Hey, if you're going to be handling a case, then handle it. Why are you getting your eyes on someone else's girl?"

Zhu Zhu felt deeply disgusted by the behavior of County Magistrate Wu Quan, and unable to bear it any longer, she was the first to stand up and criticize him.

Upon hearing this, Magistrate Wu Quan immediately smiled obsequiously and said:

"Yes, yes, Miss Zhu is right. I will correct myself immediately."

Seeing Magistrate Wu Quan bowing and scraping like a lackey, Mu Yuan became even more suspicious of Zhu Zhu's identity.

This person is a bit unruly.

But he has a kind heart.

Mu Yuan secretly observed Zhu Zhu standing opposite him and formed a certain impression of her.

Just then.

"My lord, my lord, I have brought the Western Army with me."

The clerk led in a guard of several dozen men, all clad in armor and carrying spears, from the Western Prefecture Army.

When Magistrate Wu Quan saw his advisor bring the Western Army to the county office, he instantly felt emboldened and looked at Mu Yuan with a wicked grin:

"I gave you a chance just now, now you can just wait to die!"

As he spoke, he quickly got up and strode toward the Western Army Guard.

"Commander Zhang, it's been a long time. How have you been?" County Magistrate Wu Quan greeted a robust young man with a smile.

"I heard there was trouble at the county government office, so I brought my men here to see where the troublemakers are." The man, addressed as Commander Zhang by County Magistrate Wu Quan, spoke with an air of officialdom.

"These are the two!" County Magistrate Wu Quan pointed at Mu Yuan and Qin Hongxiu: "These two caused a disturbance in the court and showed contempt for me. The woman even injured one of my county yamen's constables. I request Commander Zhang to take action and arrest these two."

Following the direction pointed out by Magistrate Wu Quan, Commander Zhang, who had been calm, suddenly changed his expression, his eyes widened, and he broke out in a cold sweat.

Seeing that Commander Zhang was standing there in a daze and did not make a move, Magistrate Wu Quan asked in confusion:

"Commander Zhang, what's wrong?"

"General...General Qin...General Qin." Commander Zhang recognized Mu Yuan and Qin Hongxiu, and immediately knelt down, clasped his hands in a fist, and spoke in a stuttering manner, his burly body trembling uncontrollably.

The dozens of soldiers from the Western Army behind him also knelt down and said in unison:

"Greetings, Commander-in-Chief, General Qin."

Upon seeing this scene, Magistrate Wu Quan felt as if his mind had exploded. His head went blank, and he heard a constant buzzing in his ears. He was as if struck by lightning and stood there petrified.

To be addressed as "Grand Marshal" by the Western Army must mean that he is the commander of the Western Army.

No wonder the other party showed no fear when facing him after entering the county government office. At this moment, County Magistrate Wu Quan finally understood everything.

What terrified him the most was...

Mu Yuan's companion was also a general.

Thinking about how he had been leering at the other man, Magistrate Wu Quan suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

Mu Yuan looked at Commander Zhang kneeling before him and slowly said:

"I remember your name is Zhang Hao, right?"

"This humble general is indeed Zhang Hao." Zhang Hao said with trepidation, "I never expected that the Commander-in-Chief would still remember this humble general."

"Since you were summoned by the magistrate to arrest people, what are we waiting for? Just enforce the law according to the rules," Mu Yuan said casually.

"yes!"

Zhang Hao slowly stood up, turned to look at the Western Army soldiers behind him: "Arrest them!"

The words fell.

The Western Army swarmed forward.

However, the people arrested by the Western Army were not Mu Yuan, but County Magistrate Wu Quan and his advisor.

At this moment, Magistrate Wu Quan was drenched in sweat, his legs trembling uncontrollably, and he said in a trembling voice, "General, I was blind to your greatness, please forgive me."

"I still prefer your arrogant and unruly demeanor from earlier," Mu Yuan sneered.

"It's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding, General." County Magistrate Wu Quan looked at the smile on Mu Yuan's face and felt a chill run down his spine.

Mu Yuan had no interest in arguing with Wu Quan, and instructed Zhang Hao, who was standing nearby:

"Gouge out his eyes and throw him in death row!"

"Yes!" Zhang Hao was not clear about what had happened, but one thing he was very clear about was that Magistrate Wu Quan must have offended Mu Yuan.

"General, spare me! Spare me! I really know I was wrong! Please spare my life!"

Wu Quan shouted and begged for mercy, hoping to plead with Mu Yuan to take pity on him and avoid being gouged out and thrown into a death row cell.

However, his pleas for mercy did not evoke any pity in Mu Yuan; instead, it prompted Zhang Hao to hurry up and take the man away.