Tearing the Prince's Clothes after Withdrawing Marriage
Chapter 1297 - 1296: Such Brutality and Inhumanity

Chapter 1297: Chapter 1296: Such Brutality and Inhumanity

The villagers in the epidemic area, at this time, need to be under closed management.

Because it’s unknown which of them are already carrying pathogens.

If they escape now, the people in the nearby villages will suffer.

The situation was grave, and Chu Qianli immediately put down her work, donned her coat, and prepared to leave.

Feng Yexuan’s eyes darkened, saying with displeasure: "They won’t listen to you if you go out now."

"If they can be persuaded, then we’ll coax them back; if they can’t..."

"You’re not going to lay hands on defenseless villagers, are you?" Feng Yexuan’s expression turned unsightly.

Chu Qianli glanced at him: "In your eyes, am I such a cold and cruel person?"

This was a question Feng Yexuan did not wish to answer.

Chu Qianli did not intend to press for one.

She put on her coat and left.

Feng Yexuan had no choice but to follow behind her.

As soon as they left, they noticed the commotion of the Guard Squad being mobilized in the distance.

Chu Qianli’s expression darkened as she quickened her pace to head over.

It was Chu Minghao, issuing orders to the guards to assemble.

"Listen up, all those who have escaped must be brought back to the Princely Heir, no quarter given!"

"Yes!"

"Hold on!" Chu Qianli stepped forward quickly, displeased: "Chu Minghao, what are you trying to do?"

"Most of the villagers here are sick, their escape will harm others!"

Chu Minghao had already received news of the villagers’ escape.

This time the troops were led by the Princess, but if his father became Emperor in the future, then these troops would be led by him.

He absolutely couldn’t allow the sick to escape and jeopardize the villagers of other villages.

If he couldn’t control the situation, and it escalated, it would be his dereliction of duty!

Therefore, there was no need to explain this decision to Chu Qianli.

Chu Minghao made a sweeping gesture, signaling his command was about to be given.

Chu Qianli stepped forward and raised her hand.

Chu Minghao’s hand stopped, unable to complete its motion.

He turned his head, glaring at Chu Qianli, angrily demanding: "What are you doing?"

"With me, the Princess, present, since when is it your turn to take command?" Chu Qianli’s face was expressionless as she shoved Chu Minghao back with a sweep of her hand.

Most of the guards present were brought by Chu Minghao.

In a stern voice, Chu Qianli ordered: "Someone bring Yexuan’s guards and secure all roads leading out of the village to prevent more villagers from fleeing."

"They have already fled! How many can you still guard? Those who escaped will only spread the calamity further. Without pursuing them, what good is it to only guard this spot?"

Chu Minghao was so furious he could tear the woman apart.

"If you don’t have the courage to give the order, then..."

"I never said to only guard without pursuit, but they are all defenseless villagers, can you, as guards skilled in martial arts, truly bear to draw your blades and cut them down?"

Chu Qianli ignored Chu Minghao, her chilly but resolute gaze falling on the guards.

"I don’t care if you are from Yexuan’s Prince Residence or the Royal Army, you are all the same to me, that is, citizens of Nanming."

"You might go to battle and slay numerous enemies, but can you truly bring yourselves to kill your own people?"

The guards all bowed their heads, not a single one daring to speak.

Chu Minghao said with displeasure: "If it weren’t for their fleeing first, do you think the Princely Heir would..."

"Their fleeing is only because they don’t trust us enough, because they’re scared. At a time like this, shouldn’t you be calming the people instead of wanting to kill them?"

Chu Qianli huffed coldly: "Such brutality and cruelty, what qualifies you to be the esteemed Crown Prince of Nanming?"