Chapter Twenty: Xu Kang's Fury

At the command of the leading knight, several armored soldiers immediately rushed forward, forcing Wu and his men to the ground, their long spears pressed coldly against their throats. Feeling the chill of steel at his neck, Wu’s face turned pale, his body trembling violently as he knelt, shivering like a leaf in the wind.

Witnessing this, the knight who had issued the order cast Wu a contemptuous glance before turning back to Xu Fu, bowing respectfully. “Young Master Xu, the criminals have been apprehended. Shall I untie your bonds now, or wait for Lord Xu to arrive?”

“Hm?” Xu Fu looked at him curiously. “Why wait for my brother? If he sees me in this state, how will I have any dignity left? Quickly, untie me!”

The knight laughed heartily. “Very well!” He stepped forward and loosened Xu Fu’s restraints, adding, “You are indeed upright and forthright, Young Master Xu. Rest assured, I will report everything that happened here truthfully to Lord Xu.”

“Uh... thank you, then!” Xu Fu replied, feeling somewhat uneasy—especially with the sudden news that Xu Kang had become a commander of another division, which puzzled him greatly. But remembering his mother had fainted in the courtyard, he set aside his doubts and hurried back to help her into the house.

Not long after they had settled Lady Xu inside, Xu Kang returned. Seeing his mother unconscious, the chaos within their home, and recalling the assurances he had given her, his face darkened with rage.

“This corrupt official—how dare h