Yu Xiaolian, when the bandits gathered in the front courtyard, put knockout drugs in all the rice, flour, and meat oil.
If it weren't for helping Su Jingchen earn political achievements, she could have simply poisoned these bandits and become a silent hero famous for exterminating bandits.
But since her husband is the County Magistrate, the credit definitely needs to be attributed to Su Jingchen.
Only through a formal trial, with the matter clear, can it be reported for Su Jingchen to gain recognition. Such major merit in bandit extermination often aids in an officer's promotion.
After administering the poison, Yu Xiaolian quietly climbed onto the roof of the front courtyard, observing the events below with clarity.
Seeing the young bandit running towards the back courtyard, she knew he was probably coming to find her. Yu Xiaolian waited for them to have lunch to signal Su Jingchen, deciding not to reveal herself to the young bandit again.
