Accidentally dressed as an empress

Yunxiu was hugging Zhong Yi. Zhong Lu stood at the door of the bamboo building and asked, "Your Highness, what should we do with those captives?"

"Since those prisoners have surrendered, they will not be killed." Yunxiu said gently.

Since ancient times, officials and bandits cannot coexist. This group of bandits made the mistake of standing on the wrong side and following the wrong people. They all just serve their own masters.

Initially, Yunxiu killed that small group of bandits to intimidate them. Later, more and more people came to her, and she had no choice but to kill them all. She didn't regret killing them; they were just standing in her way.

At this time, Tan Juan walked into the bamboo building. "Master, I have already interrogated them. Most of those men were sold to the mines in Baili City by their mothers or wives. They escaped and had nowhere else to go, so they gathered in this village and became bandits."

Zhong Yi's sympathy began to overflow. "Then escort them back to Baili City and hand them over to Governor Xie."

Yunxiu shook her head slightly. "They robbed passing merchants, and their hands were more or less stained with blood."

The bandits can only be reformed through labor. In the style of Governor Xie, he would still tattoo these people with words of guilt and send them to the mountains to mine.

"Besides, we shouldn't turn back. Zhong Lu, have the garrison keep a close eye on those people tonight, and be careful that they don't cause any trouble. We'll set out for the next city tomorrow, and when we get to Wufeng City, we'll hand them over to the Wufeng City Governor."

"Yes, I will prepare now."

"Let's rest in this village tonight," Yun Xiu said. "Also, have Ren Li come to see me."

Zhong Lu and Tan Juan both took the order and retreated.

"Your Highness, do you have something to ask me?"

"I have something to ask you." Yunxiu said, "Sit down."

Ren Li sat down without any hesitation.

"When you are doing business outside, do you often encounter robberies in black shops?" Yun Xiu felt that the robberies she encountered along the way were too frequent, which made her a little disappointed with the customs of the people in Yun Country.

Why save a country like this and people like this? If we can't save them and don't want to save them, just let it go.

"Haha, so that's what it is." Ren Li laughed. "Your Highness, wealth shouldn't be flaunted. Look at you wearing gold and silver, brocade and gorgeous clothes, and your high-end and luxurious carriage. Everyone will know you are a fat sheep, and they will come to slaughter you."

Zhong Yi frowned and said, "When you see a fat sheep, you go and slaughter it? Are all the people in the West so... cunning and deceitful?"

"Poor mountains and bad waters produce unruly people. When you go out, it is best to keep a low profile. I bought some linen and ramie cloth in Yunyang City and made a few sets of clothes, specifically for traveling for business. We businessmen are engaged in menial jobs, so we cannot dress too well, otherwise we will arouse jealousy." Ren Li replied.

Yunxiu nodded. This was indeed the case. She had not thought of this before.

Seeing Yunxiu didn't respond, Ren Li continued, "He's rich and so ostentatious that he wants the whole world to know about it. It would be strange if he didn't attract covetous people."

Ren Li was used to experiencing life and could even wear linen and ramie. Zhong Yi had never suffered much. He always loved beauty. Yun Xiu thought about it and said, "Then...a silk lining with ramie on the outside."

It looked so reluctant, Ren Li smiled and said, "Or take out some old clothes and wear them again."

Yunxiu said, "Well, then take out your old clothes and change into them."

Zhong Yi said, "My dear wife, please remove the decorations on our carriage."

Yunxiu nodded and turned to Ren Li and said, "Thank you. I've been busy all day and I'm tired. Go and rest early."

Ren Li smiled a bit obscenely, and stood up and left. "I understand. I won't bother you anymore. I won't bother you anymore."

As he spoke, he ran away faster than a rabbit.

Ren Li understood what he understood. His current physical condition was special, and he could not do anything except lie on the bed and chat with Zhong Yi.

It was late at night, and the moonlight was as silver as silver, filling the quiet bamboo house. The body, covered in a pool of blood, still lay there, unattended.

Yunxiu gently took Zhongyi's hand, and the two walked side by side along the moonlit path, heading towards the attic at the back. The attic door slowly opened, and a faint sandalwood fragrance filled the air, refreshing the mind. Yunxiu gently pushed the door open, motioning Zhongyi to go in first.

The furnishings in the room are simple and elegant, with a large bamboo bed and a bamboo screen. It is obvious that this room is prepared for the village chief.

But now, they have taken over the magpie's nest.

The guards had already made the bed spotlessly clean, leaving not even a speck of dust. Yunxiu and Zhongyi were both mysophobic, so they always had to change into clean bedding when they went out.

Zhong Yi took off his coat, placed it on a hanger, and undid his hair. He walked over to Yunxiu, undressed her, and removed her hair crown. Yunxiu's long hair fell like a waterfall.

Yunxiu sat on the edge of the bed, gently stroking the soft bedding. The moonlight shone through the window onto her face, reflecting an indifferent profile.

Zhong Yi also came over and sat next to her. They smiled at each other. "A Xiu, what are you thinking about?" Zhong Yi asked softly.

Yun Xiu leaned on Zhong Yi's shoulder, a cold look flashing in her eyes. "I wonder if there are more villages in Yun Country besides Xifeng Village, and more people who make a living by robbery."

Zhong Yi asked, "Why have they fallen to this point?"

Yunxiu lowered her eyes. "Farmers rely on the weather for their livelihood. When natural disasters occur and crop yields decrease, they have to pay land taxes and grain collection. They can't survive and have no choice but to sell their husbands and children."

Zhong Yi hugged Yunxiu's waist and whispered, "Change doesn't happen overnight, but I believe that Ah Xiu can definitely change everything."

"Yeah." Yunxiu replied softly.

As the night deepens, moonlight shines through the window onto the bed, casting mottled light and shadows. It's time to rest.

They lay on the soft bed, closed their eyes, and felt each other's breathing and heartbeat. At this moment, all the troubles and fatigue seemed to disappear, leaving only tranquility and peace.

I had a good night's sleep. It's a rare opportunity to have a peaceful sleep.