"During my recent visit to the palace, the Emperor spoke of the outbreak of bandits in the northwest, remnants from the Xiyue Country, who stalk, rob, rape, murk, and loot with no scruples. The Emperor plans to send the Duke of Zhen's heir with the army to suppress this surge. Coincidentally, the area around Yueluo Valley is often plagued by bandits who rob the goods of passing merchants. I volunteered to take over the task of pacifying the bandits," he said.
"You plan to send Young Master Jiang, don't you? However, doing so might invite the Emperor's wrath!" Upon hearing this, Xiao'er guessed his intentions.
