The Ming Dynasty: Starting with the Somersault Cloud, Old Zhu was so envious he cried!

Huang Zian and Wang Defa exchanged a glance, both seeing a lingering fear on each other's faces.

Thank goodness, thank goodness.

Fortunately, they listened to Miss Xu's advice and arranged for more manpower.

If they had followed their original plan,

There were only three or four guards, barely enough to guard the gate.

If we really encounter these armed assassins, what good will it do?

The more they thought about it, the colder they felt.

If those men in black had actually rushed in, and Miss Xu had been injured or bumped into in the chaos...

Just look at how much the Sixth Prince cares for Miss Xu.

Their fates were predictable.

The thought sent a chill down their spines.

At that point, let alone their heads, their entire families probably wouldn't be enough for the Sixth Prince to chop off.

Thinking of this, when the two turned to look at the row of men in black squatting on the ground, their expressions changed completely.

So what are you doing watching a few petty thieves?

That was a group of ancestors who almost put their entire family's heads on the line.

The two men's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and their teeth clenched so tightly they made a grinding sound.

It was these bastards who almost caused their entire families to perish in the game of Candy Crush!

No wonder.

Anyone in that situation would be furious looking at these thieves who almost cost their entire family their lives.

Xu Miaoyun didn't respond to their comment, and simply waved her hand gently:

"You two, don't rush to praise them. Before these people recover, quickly ask them."

"Who are they? Who sent them? What is their purpose?"

She paused, her delicate brows furrowing slightly:

"For some reason, I have a bad feeling about this; I'm afraid it won't be resolved so easily."

Upon hearing that they were to interrogate someone, Huang Zi'an and Wang Defa exchanged a glance, both revealing a knowing, sinister smile.

The two bowed respectfully to Xu Miaoyun and said:

"Miss Xu, please rest assured! We will make sure they tell us everything, without daring to hide a single word!"

After saying that, the two turned their heads and gave a wink to the yamen runners and servants below.

The group understood, and each of them grabbed one of the men, dragging them away like dead dogs, until they had all the men in black squatting on the ground. They then headed out the door in a large group.

The upcoming interrogation will inevitably involve some bloodshed.

Such a sordid scene was naturally inappropriate to show in front of Miss Xu.

After everyone had left

The room fell silent instantly.

Xu Miaoyun sat motionless in the chair for a moment, then suddenly stood up as if she had been startled.

That composure he had just displayed, so calm and collected even in the face of imminent collapse, shattered completely in an instant.

With her hands behind her back, she paced back and forth in the empty bedroom, her steps quickening and her chest rising and falling slightly.

After all, she was just a thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl.

Although she was more composed than the average girl from a young age, and being the daughter of a military family, she had seen some battles with her father.

But this was the first time that the lives and decisions of dozens of people, from top to bottom, rested entirely on her shoulders, as was tonight.

Just now, in front of so many of his subordinates.

She couldn't panic, she couldn't show weakness, she had to hold on.

Now that everyone's gone, the anxiety that had been building up all day slowly crept up my spine.

As she paced back and forth, her first thought wasn't what to do next, but rather—

If he were here tomorrow, how would he handle this?

The thought struck her for a moment before she was stunned.

Yes, at this time tomorrow, he's still in the palace with the Empress. It's too late for him to help.

Besides... she shouldn't have gone to see him.

She stopped and asked herself softly.

Ming'er is half her age.

But when have you ever panicked when something happens?

Every time, they always manage to handle even the biggest problems cleanly and efficiently.

Take a look at yourself.

She, Xu Miaoyun, was the eldest daughter of Xu Da, the Prince of Zhongshan.

She was well-versed in military strategy from a young age, and others gave her the nickname "Female Zhuge Liang".

She also has those magical treasures that Ming'er just gave her—an air pistol and a somersault cloud.

With such a small commotion, she panicked like this?

Even this small matter can't be handled properly.

From now on, how can she have the face to stay by Ming'er's side every day?

She didn't want to be just a pretty but useless vase, protected by him.

She wanted to be a woman like Empress Ma.

They weren't standing behind the emperor, protected by others.

Instead, she should stand by his side, share his burdens, manage affairs for him, and be a true virtuous wife.

Thinking of this, Xu Miaoyun took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.

She gradually suppressed the panic that rose up her spine.

She walked back to the chair, sat down properly, and picked up the cup of tea that had long since gone cold.

Regardless of who was behind them or what tricks they played, Xu Miaoyun accepted them all.

On the other side...

Huang Zi'an and Wang Defa quickly got all the details out of the group of men in black.

The two men grew paler with each word they heard. After asking their questions, they rushed into the house without even greeting their subordinates.

"Girl! Something terrible has happened!"

As soon as Wang Defa entered the room, his voice changed:

"These people are from the Zhao and Hu families. They say they came to steal a precious mirror on the orders of Zhao An and Hu Wan."

Xu Miaoyun's expression did not change upon hearing this.

In fact, ever since Zhu Ming took out the replica mirror, Xu Miaoyun had already anticipated that this matter could not be kept secret.

The only thing I didn't expect was how quickly and decisively the other party would act.

They didn't even know what a magic mirror was, yet they dared to send people to steal it.

I really admire those two.

Wang Defa continued, "These guys are just the vanguard; there are another thirty or forty men lying in ambush outside the alley!"

"They said that if they were discovered stealing the treasure mirror, the people outside would disguise themselves as robbers and break in."

Xu Miaoyun had just calmed down when she heard this and her delicate brows furrowed: "There are still thirty or forty people on the other side?"

"Yes!" Huang Zi'an wrung his hands anxiously. "We only have about twenty people on our side, and we have to spare half of them to guard the thieves we just caught."

"The number of people who can actually be taken out and used in combat is only about ten at most."

"Ten against forty..." He swallowed hard. "Miss Xu, we can't fight this battle."

Wang Defa paced back and forth in the room, cursing in a low voice, "Those two murderers, Zhao An and Hu Wan! Have they really eaten the gall of a bear and the heart of a leopard?"

"That belongs to the Sixth Prince! How dare they bring people to steal it?!"

But despite the criticism, the situation remains the same.

Huang Zi'an leaned close to Xu Miaoyun and said urgently:

"Miss Xu, Zhao An and Hu Wan are still unaware of the situation inside and think we're kept in the dark."

"Before they can react, I'll escort you out the back door quietly!"

Regardless of the circumstances, we must first ensure Miss Xu's safety.

This concerns the safety of their entire clan!

However, Xu Miaoyun gently raised her hand, rejecting Huang Zi'an's suggestion.

"withdraw?"

She looked up, her eyes now completely calm. "Why are we retreating?"

Huang Zi'an was taken aback: "Miss, we don't have enough manpower..."

"We are a bit short-handed." Xu Miaoyun stood up, walked to the window, and gently peeked out through the crack. "But it's not like we can't fight."

She turned around, looked at the two flustered adults in front of her, and spoke in a low but clear voice:

"So what if they have thirty or forty people?"

"They're thieves who came to steal tonight, so they're already feeling guilty."

"We haven't even met them yet, and we're already sneaking away through the back door with our tails between our legs."

"I, Xu Miaoyun, would never do something like slinking away in such a disgraceful manner."

She paused, her back ramrod straight:

"My father spent half his life on the battlefield, and the sons of the Xu family have never retreated before the battle even begins."

"If word gets out, what will become of the Xu family's reputation?"