From cannon fodder villain to superpowered queen

Sun Fu's fireworks "performance" was just a pretext; the real goal was to lure the enemy away from their predicament.

Taking advantage of Jiang Ruifeng's panic, Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan, along with Liu Ermazi, rushed to the county government office.

The carriage sped along, kicking up clouds of dust.

Just as the county government office was in sight, several burly men suddenly rushed out of the alley and blocked their way.

The leader was none other than Hu Dali, the gambling den tyrant. He had a face full of menacing features and carried a wooden stick as thick as a bowl. He looked like someone you didn't want to mess with.

"Hey, isn't this Miss Bi and Young Master Jiang? Where are you rushing off to? Why don't you hang out with us brothers?" Hu Dali's tone was flippant, but his eyes were fierce.

"Hu Dali, how dare you block my way? Do you know where this is?" Liu Ermazi trembled with fear, hiding behind Bi Yao.

"County government office? I don't care what government office it is! Young Master Jiang has given the order that no one is allowed to pass here today!" Hu Dali sneered and swung his wooden stick at Jiang Ruiyuan.

"You're asking for it!" Jiang Ruiyuan's eyes narrowed, he dodged the attack to the side and punched Hu Dali in the stomach.

With a muffled thud, Hu Dali didn't move an inch, but instead pounced even more fiercely.

The two men were locked in combat, exchanging blows and kicks, and for a time it was difficult to determine a winner.

Hu Dali possessed immense strength, and every move he made was deadly; Jiang Ruiyuan was agile and skillfully dodged.

Passersby stopped to watch and pointed, but no one dared to step forward to help.

"Go for it, Ruiyuan!" Bi Yao cheered for Jiang Ruiyuan from the side, but she was secretly anxious.

Although Hu Dali's moves were clumsy, his strength was astonishing, and Jiang Ruiyuan was clearly struggling.

Just then, Hu Dali seized an opportunity and slammed a stick into Jiang Ruiyuan's head.

Jiang Ruiyuan couldn't dodge in time and was about to be hit...

Bi Yao's heart sank, and she instinctively reached out her hand...

At the critical moment, Bi Yao felt a surge of heat within her body, as if something was about to burst out.

She instinctively reached out her hand, and an invisible energy wave instantly spread out, striking Hu Dali squarely in the chest.

"Bang!" Hu Dali flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground and spitting out blood.

The air around them seemed to freeze; everyone was stunned, staring dumbfounded at the scene.

"What's going on? Brother Dali was actually... was... by a woman..." a henchman stammered, his eyes wide like saucers.

The others also started discussing, "Who is this Bi Yao? She's so powerful!"

"Could she be the legendary...superhuman?"

Hu Dali struggled to get up, but found himself powerless and unable to move.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Ruiyuan immediately stepped forward, stomped on his chest, and completely subdued him.

"Take him away!" Jiang Ruiyuan gave the order, and several guards immediately stepped forward and tied up Hu Dali and his men.

Having dealt with Hu Dali and his group, Bi Yao and the others finally arrived at the county government office without incident.

However, the Jiang family had made preparations inside the county government office. They bribed the yamen runners in an attempt to prevent Bi Yao and his group from entering.

"Who are you? How dare you trespass into the county government office!" A yamen runner blocked their way and shouted sternly.

"We're here to file a complaint!" Bi Yao said righteously. "The Jiang family are tyrannical and oppress the people. We have evidence!"

"Evidence? Hmph, I think you're making false accusations! Guards, arrest them!" At the order of the yamen runner, several runners immediately surrounded them.

"Let's see who dares!" Jiang Ruiyuan stood in front of Bi Yao, glaring angrily.

He revealed his identification token, "I was personally appointed by the current emperor..."

"Even if you're the King of Heaven, you're not getting in today!" a shrill voice rang out. Jiang Ruifeng walked over with a group of people, a sinister smile on his face. "Bi Yao, you really are a persistent ghost! Today, I'll show you the consequences of offending me!"

"Jiang Ruifeng, don't even think about twisting the truth again!" Bi Yao took out the prepared evidence and presented it one by one. "These are all evidence of the Jiang family's evil deeds. What else do you have to say?"

Jiang Ruifeng's expression changed, but he quickly regained his composure and pointed at Liu Ermazi, saying, "He's just a gambler. How can you believe him? It's obvious you've all conspired together!"

Liu Ermazi was so frightened that he trembled all over and dared not speak.

Seeing this, Bi Yao grasped his hand and encouraged him, "Brother Liu, don't be afraid! Today, we are here to expose the true face of the Jiang family and give you justice!"

Encouraged by Bi Yao, Liu Ermazi finally mustered his courage and pointed at Jiang Ruifeng, saying, "Back then... back then it was him... he was the one who instigated it..."

Before Liu Ermazi could finish speaking, Jiang Ruifeng suddenly interrupted him: "You're talking nonsense!" He glared fiercely at Liu Ermazi, "You dare to slander me, I..."

"I'm telling the truth! It's you...you..." Liu Ermazi suddenly turned pale, clutched his chest, and collapsed to the ground in pain.

"Liu Ermazi!" Bi Yao exclaimed and rushed forward to check.

Seeing this, Jiang Ruifeng's lips curled into a sinister smile: "Hmph, it seems someone doesn't want him to live..."

The county government office immediately erupted into chaos, like a bustling marketplace, filled with a cacophony of discussion.

"You Jiang family, you're a den of snakes and rats!" "I knew it! How could the Bi family do such a thing? It turns out the Jiang family framed them!" "I've never seen anything like this before! The Jiang family has finally met their end!" The people's spittle almost drowned Jiang Ruifeng.

The county magistrate was in a real bind. The case was already thorny, and now that someone had died, it was a hot potato.

But the evidence was conclusive, leaving him no room for bias. He had no choice but to deliver the verdict: the Jiang family would compensate Bi Yao for her losses, and key members of the Jiang family would be flogged twenty times as a warning to others.

The Jiang family members immediately wilted, looking like eggplants hit by frost.

Jiang Ruifeng's pale face was now as black as the bottom of a pot, his eyes almost bulging out as he glared fiercely at Bi Yao, wishing he could devour her alive.

But now he's a prisoner, and there's nothing he can do but stare helplessly.

Seeing the Jiang family in such a miserable state, Bi Yao felt incredibly satisfied, even more so than if she had eaten an ice-cold watermelon.

She excitedly hugged Jiang Ruiyuan tightly, tears streaming down her face: "Ruiyuan, we won! We finally won!" Jiang Ruiyuan also hugged her tightly, gently patting her back and softly comforting her: "It's alright, it's all over now." The two embraced each other without regard for others, their sweetness almost cloying.

The surrounding people joined in the cheering and applause, making it even more lively than the Lunar New Year.

With the Jiang family gone, Bi Yao's life became increasingly prosperous.

His business is booming, and he's making a fortune; he's a true winner in life.

Her relationship with Jiang Ruiyuan also warmed up day by day, and they would often show their affection, making others envious.

That day, the two held hands and took a romantic stroll in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Nestled in Jiang Ruiyuan's arms, Bi Yao sighed happily, "Ruiyuan, thank you. I really don't know what I would have done without you." Jiang Ruiyuan affectionately patted her head, "Silly girl, what nonsense are you talking about? We're husband and wife, supporting each other is only natural." He paused, his gaze suddenly deepening, "But, is this really over?" Bi Yao looked up in confusion, about to ask him what he meant, when suddenly they heard the rapid sound of approaching hooves...