The remaining soldiers, sensing danger, turned and attempted to flee. However, they hadn't taken a few steps before Shen Lian, leading the elite Jinyiwei, caught up and executed them!
Chen Ran glanced at Tian Guanjia's head, a cold smile playing on his lips:
“Tian Guanjia was dedicated to his duty, vowing to protect Tian Guozhang's possessions until his last breath. To be killed by the Wenshang Sect rebels is truly a pity!”
Shen Lian looked at Tian Guanjia's corpse, a hint of mockery in his eyes.
He also looked down on this kind of sycophant.
However, he didn't have the courage to simply kill like Chen Ran did.
This further fueled his admiration for Chen Ran.
When someone dares to do what you want to but are afraid to, wouldn't you admire them?
Chen Ran sheathed his blade and walked towards Chen Yuanyuan's carriage.
The carriage curtain was lifted, revealing two beautiful faces.
Stunningly beautiful!
It's often said that beautiful women are like flowers, needing green leaves to enhance their beauty.
Chen Ran had never agreed with this statement before, but now he began to understand.
Unlike Qiu Xiang, who needed a group of ugly men to make her stand out,
the maid next to her was already beautiful.
But Chen Yuanyuan was clearly even more beautiful.
Her beauty was naturally bestowed, every feature seemingly perfect, making one marvel at the wonders of creation.
At this moment, Chen Yuanyuan and Fu Xiang were huddled in the carriage, their faces filled with terror.
Like two frightened rabbits.
After the Wenshang Sect rebels seized the convoy, they thought they would be violated.
But to their surprise, the convoy was guarded by a group of men, and no one had touched them!
Inside the carriage, they listened to the sounds outside, sometimes quiet, sometimes chaotic, with occasional screams and sounds of killing, making them tremble with fear.
Just as they were overwhelmed by fear, the carriage curtain was suddenly lifted.
A handsome face met their eyes.
Sword-shaped eyebrows, star-like eyes, a straight nose, a firm mouth…
He looked at them silently,
for a long time,
a gentle smile appeared on his lips:
“It's alright, you don't need to be afraid. I'll arrange for you to be escorted to a safe place!"
His voice was clear and calming, seemingly possessing the power to bring peace of mind!
Chen Yuanyuan unconsciously nodded, offering him a charming smile:
“Thank you, Young Master!”
She was originally from Jiangnan.
This address of "Young Master",
spoken in Wu Nong dialect, was clear and melodious!
Chen Ran couldn't help but take a deep breath.
Chen Yuanyuan was beautiful, but it wasn't the time to claim her yet!
The situation was still chaotic, with rebels everywhere, and he needed to quickly transfer the convoy and Chen Yuanyuan.
The uprising of the Wenshang Sect rebels was actually part of Chen Ran's plan, which allowed him to control the situation.
However, news would soon spread throughout the capital, and other forces would surely arrive.
If they discovered Tian Hongyu's convoy and Chen Yuanyuan, Chen Ran would lose his chance to seize the opportunity!
Although the battle was won, he needed to plan carefully for the aftermath in order to reap the sweet fruits of victory!
Thinking about this, Chen Ran dropped the carriage curtain and turned to Shen Lian:
“Time is of the essence. Separate the convoy and Chen Yuanyuan, you personally escort them to Tianjiazhuang!”
The treasures in the convoy were not as important as Chen Yuanyuan, who absolutely couldn't fall into someone else's hands!
Hearing Chen Ran's words, Shen Lian looked serious:
“Don't worry, Brother Chen!”
He immediately ordered a hundred Qi family soldiers to escort Tian Hongyu's wealth, while he, accompanied by the elite Jinyiwei, personally escorted Chen Yuanyuan, splitting the forces and heading towards Tianjiazhuang!
Chen Ran, leading a hundred elite Jinyiwei, returned to Baxian County.
After sending Chen Yuanyuan away, it was time to reap the rewards of his efforts!
Defeating tens of thousands of Wenshang Sect rebels, preventing a crisis under the Emperor's very nose, once this achievement was acknowledged, he could begin his plan!
Just as they reached the outskirts of the county, Lu Jianxing rushed in with an urgent report:
“Sir, the Jingying troops have arrived!”
Chen Ran glanced towards Baxian County.
Indeed, the inside and outside of Baxian City were teeming with Jingying soldiers, at least tens of thousands!
The Jingying was the Ming Dynasty's garrison troops in the capital, the Emperor's most direct force.
However, as far as Chen Ran knew, this Jingying was rotten to the core.
They were notorious for taking empty salaries. They claimed to have 50,000 soldiers, but in reality, there were less than 30,000, and many of them were local thugs and ruffians from the capital.
They might not be good at fighting, but when it came to bullying the common people and seizing credit, they were the best!
They didn't arrive during the battle, but they came after it was won, their intentions were obvious.
Lu Jianxing also realized this, his face grim:
“Damn it, we fought hard and defeated the Wenshang Sect, but these guys want to come and take the credit, what a bunch of bastards!”
But Chen Ran just smiled faintly:
“Don't worry, the credit is ours, and it will stay ours. No one can take it away!”
…
Inside the Baxian County 衙署, Jingying guard Huo Changqi stood in the hall, his hands behind his back, cold eyes fixed on the Baxian County Magistrate.
“Just write the report as I tell you, stop with the nonsense!”
Huo Changqi was seven feet tall, very imposing.
The Baxian County Magistrate was naturally thin and small, he dared not raise his head in front of the imposing Huo Changqi, appearing even more timid and pathetic.
He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead:
“Sir, it was Chen Qianhu who led the troops to repel the Wenshang Sect rebels, the tens of thousands of people and soldiers on the city walls of Baxian all witnessed it. I…”
Seeing Huo Changqi's cold gaze, his heart trembled, but he still mustered his courage to finish his sentence:
“I can't lie with my eyes open!”
Huo Changqi let out a cold laugh:
“This official isn't taking all of his credit. I'm only asking you to write in the report that the Jingying assisted Chen Qianhu in defeating the Wenshang Sect rebels, it's just adding a few words, why are you making such a fuss about it!”
The Baxian County Magistrate's cold sweat increased.
This Huo guard came after the battle was over. Now that he can't fight the Wenshang Sect, he's forcing him to write in the report that he led the Jingying to assist Chen Qianhu in defeating tens of thousands of Wenshang Sect rebels.
This was more than adding a few words; it was putting him in a very important position.
The Baxian County Magistrate wasn't particularly righteous or just, but he was afraid!
He might not be able to afford to offend the Jingying, but could he offend the Northern Town Guard 司!
Who didn't know that after Chongzhen ascended the throne, there were countless beheadings in the capital, most of which were carried out by the Jinyiwei of the Northern Town Guard 司!
If Chen Ran knew he took credit for his achievements, he would be in trouble!
Just then, footsteps sounded.
Huo Changqi and the Baxian County Magistrate looked up and saw Chen Ran leading Lu Jianxing, Jin Yichuan, and a group of elite Jinyiwei, striding towards them.
They had just experienced a bloody battle, their bodies still filled with killing intent, some even bearing bloodstains!
They walked into the 衙署 with their heads held high, their demeanor fierce!
Huo Changqi and the other two felt a chill run down their spines!