Chapter 46: The Help from the Female Lead? Rob!

The small scar-faced man speculated, “I heard that the Tenth Princess was born a few months ago, and the Tyrant Emperor treasures her greatly.

Cough, could the Tenth Princess be the one in Prince Seven’s arms?”

The large scar-faced man was shocked. “Chief, not only have we kidnapped Prince Seven, but we’ve also kidnapped the Tyrant Emperor’s precious Tenth Princess? This is terrible! We’re in for big trouble.”

Feng Batian, already annoyed, snapped, “If you two can’t speak sensibly, then just shut up and get lost!”

The two men glanced at Feng Batian and quickly left.

“Stop! Come back!”

The two men looked back in surprise and quickly returned.

Feng Batian scrutinized them. “Have you figured out who stole the key to the storeroom?”

“At the time, it seemed like that young man,” the large scar-faced man said weakly, “We thought it was Prince Seven, so we went to the inn and fought with him. But today, it looks like I misidentified him.”

Feng Batian observed him closely.

So, could the person who betrays him be the large scar-faced man?

It’s quite possible. He might have taken the key himself and then falsely accused others.

…

Di Zian had returned to the shed.

This time, he had brought Ah Bao back with him.

He was finally somewhat relieved.

“That Feng Batian really has some nerve, wanting an amnesty decree. What a big appetite!” Di Zian complained.

[Sigh—actually, Feng Batian is quite a pitiable person.]

Pitiable?

Di Zian scoffed. What’s so pitiable about a bandit leader like Feng Batian?

[Brother, you don’t know. Feng Batian’s original identity was the Thirteenth Prince of the Feng Kingdom.

His biological mother was a palace maid. Since birth, he had a birthmark, and his mother believed he was an ill omen due to his appearance. On the very first day after his birth, she sent him away, and he was adopted by a rural family.

The rural family had wanted a child for more than ten years but had no luck. When they adopted Feng Batian, they cherished him dearly, treating him like a precious gem.

Later, when the Feng Kingdom faced destruction, the family moved to the border of our Heavenly Sage Dynasty.

When Feng Batian was five, the wife of his adoptive family became pregnant and gave birth to a little girl the following year.

The whole family adored the little sister.

Because of his strength, Feng Batian became a local bully in the village, punishing evildoers.

The family lived happily until one year when a bandit group attacked their village, burning, killing, and looting.

Later, when the officials arrived, Feng Batian’s adoptive parents and sister were taken as hostages.

In order to successfully eliminate the bandits, the officials ignored the hostages’ lives. In the ensuing battle, the bandits killed his adoptive parents, and his sister also died in the crossfire.

After that, Feng Batian disappeared.

[When people next saw him, he had become a bandit. However, Feng Batian never harmed innocent civilians; he only targeted wicked and unscrupulous merchants.

In the book, Feng Batian, being a prince of the Feng Kingdom, caught the female lead’s attention. After some manipulation by her, Feng Batian was betrayed by his subordinates, had his eyes gouged out, and was skinned to make lanterns.

The female lead took the opportunity to save him, offered him redemption, and he later followed her as a ghost general, becoming her greatest aid. Indeed, Feng Batian played a part in the destruction of the Heavenly Sage Dynasty.

[Sigh, his life was quite tragic. Abandoned in life and used in death, unable to find peace.]

Di Zian was shocked and horrified.

Who would have thought that Feng Batian, with his fierce appearance, was actually a prince with such a tragic fate.

No wonder Feng Batian hated seeing officials so much. It turned out they had killed his family and sister.

Ah Bao didn’t know what Di Zian was thinking, but her little mouth pouted, and her stomach made strange noises.

Di Zian came back to his senses. “Sister, are you hungry?”

He slapped his forehead. “Oh no! I forgot to bring milk for you this time.”

In his rush to abduct his sister, he had been so afraid of being caught by his mother that he had forgotten to prepare milk. Last time, he had brought a pouch of milk for his sister.

But this time…

Ah Bao, hungry, couldn’t hold on any longer.

Her little body wasn’t strong enough to endure hunger.

Her stomach was empty, and she was in great discomfort.

Her natural childlike instinct took over, and Ah Bao started to cry.

“Waa waa—”

Tears fell uncontrollably.

Di Zian was frantic. “Don’t cry, sister. I’ll go find some milk for you.”

At that moment, a ‘moo moo moo—’ sound suddenly came from nearby.

Di Zian opened the window and looked out.

“Wow! Sister, look, there’s a cow over there! Hahaha, I’ll steal some milk for you.”

Ah Bao, still sobbing in Di Zian’s arms, perked up a bit at the sound of the cow.

“Milk… milk…”

Is there a cow?

Ah Bao waved her little hands, feeling very hungry.

Di Zian opened the door and saw a few bandits patrolling not far away.

When they saw Di Zian coming out, they pretended not to see him and turned back to continue their patrol.

Di Zian: ??

These bandits seem not very bright.

But it doesn’t matter.

As long as they don’t see him.

In the shadows, a figure also quietly left after Di Zian departed.

As if they had never been there.

“Chief,” the large and small scar-faced men saw Feng Batian coming from the direction of the shed.

Feng Batian frowned. “You managed things very well this time.”

The small scar-faced man chuckled. “It’s because the chief is so attentive and knew that the little princess would be hungry. We brought a few cows over in advance.”

It’s quite normal for the brothers in their camp to raise some chickens, ducks, cows, and sheep for their daily meals and work.

But it’s all done secretly.

Feng Batian looked irritated. “Prince Seven is young and lacks experience in taking care of children.”

He had taken care of his sister himself from when she was a baby until she was one year old…

Sigh.

It’s pointless to dwell on the past.

Now, he’s just a lonely man.

The small scar-faced man asked curiously, “Chief, you seem particularly concerned about that little princess.”

“Have you forgotten our rule at Hutuo Village? We don’t harm the elderly, weak, women, or children. The little princess is only a few months old—so delicate and precious. How could we allow a child to suffer?”

“Yes, yes, Chief is right. It was my mistake for not thinking clearly.”

…

Di Zian quietly made his way around to the back of the shed.

There was a farm with two or three large cows.

When Di Zian got closer, he saw a dairy cow.

He was thrilled, “The princess will have milk to drink!”

Strangely, there was no one guarding the farm.

His luck must be incredible!

Di Zian took out a water pouch from his waist and approached the only dairy cow.

Just as he was about to start—

The cow became agitated.

It began to make loud ‘moo moo moo’ sounds.

Di Zian: …

“Shh, stop making noise or we’ll be caught!”

From a distance, Feng Batian was anxious and frustrated, almost wanting to stamp his feet.

This kid was really making a fuss over stealing milk!

Feng Batian was so irritated that he almost wanted to step in personally!

So clumsy!