Chapter 41: Hero, Please Show Mercy-Amores e Desavenças: Um Galho de Ameixa Verde Rompe a Muralha(Encostado na parede, esperando minha amada de infância.)

The Mayor of the Capital’s round body trembled. The Sixth Princess? She was the most terrifying fiend in the Southern Fortress Kingdom. If she returned and discovered that he had arrested people from the General's Manor, she would surely... tsk tsk. Just the thought of it made goosebumps erupt all over the mayor’s body, his long beard shaking incessantly.

A square face suddenly flashed in his mind, and those fiercely piercing eyes seemed as though they would swallow him whole in a single bite. The mayor trembled even more violently. Caught between the Sixth Princess and that supreme master, he straightened his posture and waved a grand hand. "Cease this insolence! Men, root out that suspect! A hefty reward awaits whoever finds him!"

Upon hearing of a hefty reward, every single subordinate wore a fanatical expression on their faces. Instantly brimming with vigor, they scattered into the various courtyards to conduct a frantic search.

Hearing the crashing and shattering sounds, Mother Wang’s heart tightened fiercely. Her fingernails dug deep into her flesh, and the slight, stinging pain helped her make an instant decision. Bending her left leg, she stood up supported by a single foot. "Everyone! Our General and Princess have sacrificed everything for the safety of the Southern Fortress Kingdom, even going missing, yet today our home suffers such a disaster—this is utterly unfair! Since the mayor acts so lawlessly and without a shred of evidence, we no longer need to show him any respect. The General's Manor does not belong solely to the General and the Princess; it is our home as well! We must stand up and protect our only homeland! No more cringing in servitude! Stand up now, defend our home, and punish the corrupt official!"

"Defend our home! Punish the corrupt official! Defend our home! Punish the corrupt official!" Whether men or women, everyone in the General's Manor possessed martial arts skills. Had it not been for Mother Wang and Zhao Meng constantly holding them back, they would have already engaged in a massive brawl with the mayor's men!

Zhao Meng was the first to charge toward the mayor, kicking him viciously in the back of the knees. The mayor, shaped like a fat pig, rolled across the ground like a giant watermelon. Stepping forward with a large stride, Zhao Meng brought his exquisite leather boot down precisely onto the mayor's head, shouting with thunderous force: "The mayor is truly a corrupt official, coming to the General's Manor to cause trouble without any proof! It breaks our hearts that our General and Princess are fighting for the country, only to have their home disturbed and harassed by such a muddle-headed magistrate!"

The mayor screamed, "Have mercy under your foot, hero! This old man was only acting against his will. I have always held the General and the Princess in the highest esteem; this incident is entirely the result of malicious rumors. I have already investigated the matter thoroughly—it was my fault!"

Advisor Wang hurriedly shouted, "All of you, come back! Return this instant! My lord, it is all my fault for failing to investigate properly and leading you astray. This humble servant deserves to die! Good hero, it was all my doing, it has nothing to do with my master. Please lift your esteemed foot and release our master!"

"Mayor, are you saying you made this grave mistake simply because you misplaced your trust in others? All you need to do is order them to stop, post a public notice for all the citizens of the city to see, and issue a formal apology to the General's Manor. Otherwise, don't even think about leaving here alive today." Zhao Meng had long despised this mayor who threw his weight around by borrowing another's authority. How dare he slander his young mistress—he must have grown tired of living!

The mayor's sole focus was on preserving his life. One could tell at a glance that Zhao Meng was a ruthless character; he certainly wouldn't just make empty threats.

Without one's life, all the wealth and glory in the world were mere drifting clouds. The person behind this had made him a very tempting offer, or else he would never have targeted the General's Manor at this time.

"Hero, hero, please let this old man go. I will certainly do as the hero commands. I swear upon my head that if I fail to do so, the hero may return to my door, and I will not utter a single half-word of complaint." The mayor pleaded bitterly, swearing a harsh oath as he tried to lift his head from the ground.

Advisor Wang motioned for the subordinates to return. Lining up in a single row, he cautiously bowed and pleaded with Zhao Meng, "Hero, these ignorant servants have all been brought back. Might you consider releasing our master now?"