Mother, I have returned to the throne.

Chapter 190 Cunning Bandits

At full speed.

However, in just a quarter of an hour, Song Yuan had already arrived outside the valley.

At the same time, I also actually saw the bandits that the soldiers talked about.

The other party's camp was quite simple and looked like a makeshift shelter.

Crooked stones piled together.

A simple wooden door is their only protection!

Dressed like this, not to mention Huo Jianchuan, even Song Yuan felt disdainful at the first sight.

But it was this insignificant person who ended up causing Situ Jing to fall into trouble.

After thinking about it, perhaps, the ones who captured Situ Jing were not the bandits who were originally brought here.

Instead, someone took over the bandits' nest and cleared out the bandits here first.

Then he borrowed the identity of a bandit and set up such a trap!

Damn.

I should have noticed this a long time ago.

Who would have thought that after all the calculations, in the end, they didn't expect that there would be a spy in the Zhenbei Palace!

When he thought of this, Song Yuan felt extremely sad and angry.

Just at this moment, Huo Jianchuan had already come forward, and his tone was full of guilt.

"Your Highness, it was my fault that I failed to protect the princess. I am willing to be punished. Your Highness, please speak!"

"Okay, this matter was intentional but unintentional, it's not your fault!" Song Yuan waved his hand lightly, passing on the responsibility for the matter.

Then he immediately looked inside the wooden door and asked, "How many bandits are there in there?"

"Your Highness, the number of bandits inside is definitely no more than twenty!"

Hearing this number, Song Yuan frowned.

With only twenty people, they were able to capture Situ Jing and his personal guards. This is enough to show that this group of people must be very skilled!

Song Yuan had witnessed Situ Jing's abilities with his own eyes before, and the personal guards he trained were all elite soldiers.

Now, this powerful team was captured by more than 20 people. Just thinking about it makes people feel scared.

What's more, the other party's target is still himself!

Thinking of Yu Zisongyuan, he immediately became alert and made sure to ensure his own safety after entering.

However, can the hidden weapons he carries with him have any effect on these bandits?

For a moment, even Song Yuan was unsure.

But thinking of Situ Jing's safety, Song Yuan finally made up his mind and shouted towards the wooden house from a distance.

"Listen up, everyone inside. I'm Song Yuan. Didn't you want to see me before? Now I'm here!"

Just as Song Yuan finished speaking, a stuttering voice sounded.

"I...my eldest brother said...you come here alone...don't...don't do anything rash!"

The bandit stuck half of his head out while speaking, and there was a hint of panic on his face.

Coupled with the stuttering tone, Song Yuan couldn't help but feel confused.

This guy looks scared.

But what is he afraid of?

It was clearly they who took the initiative to propose the conditions, but now they are acting timidly.

There was something strange about this matter.

Could it be that the other party is deliberately showing weakness to the enemy in order to make me let my guard down?

"I'm telling you, stop dreaming!"

Hearing the bandits inside make such a request, before Song Yuan could respond, Huo Jianchuan on the side took a step forward and roared.

"Do you know that you have committed a capital crime? If you turn back now and still have a chance, just release the princess and I will guarantee that you will be safe. Otherwise, if the princess even hurts a hair, then you guys will be punished along with your entire clan!"

It seemed that Huo Jianchuan's threat had worked, and the bandit who stuck his head out showed a bit of panic in his eyes.

The bandit had a look of wanting to cry but having no tears, and his eyes kept blinking, as if he was conveying some message to Song Yuan.

Noticing such details, Song Yuan became even more confused.

What's happening here?

Could it be that someone was forcing him in the cave?

Something is wrong!

Song Yuan thought about it and finally said slowly and solemnly: "Well, since I'm here, I believe you have seen my sincerity, but shouldn't you also show some sincerity?"

"I only have one request. Let me see my princess. I want to at least ensure that she is safe and sound. Otherwise, there is no need to discuss anything!"

After hearing what Song Yuan said, the bandit retracted his head, apparently to convey a message to the people inside.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Song Yuan deliberately shouted an order to Huo Jianchuan behind him.

"Go, take your men with you immediately and prepare some firewood. If the situation gets bad later, use smoke to force these guys out!"

"But, Your Majesty, the princess is still inside!" Huo Jianchuan's face suddenly changed, and he immediately stepped forward and whispered.

Song Yuan stopped, frowned, and scolded: "Keep your voice down, I know it!"

"I said this just to scare them. Just do as I say. If all else fails, light the firewood. I'll use the thick smoke as cover and lead a few men in to charge in!"

After realizing Song Yuan's intention, Huo Jianchuan turned around and ordered his men to prepare.

During this process, the bandit who had delivered the message before showed up again, and the tone of his voice was even more miserable than before.

"My boss has said that as soon as the prince comes in, he... he will immediately release the princess..."

"Haha!" Song Yuan sneered and refused directly.

"Do you really think I'm a fool? I just want to say one thing: if you haven't seen the princess yet, don't try to lure me into taking the bait. Even if you're fishing, you have to be willing to give up the bait!"

"Also, I have something to tell your eldest brother. If he can come back in time, I am willing to give him a large sum of money and guarantee that he will be rich and prosperous in his next life, with no worries about food and clothing!"

This time the bandit was straightforward. Without saying another word, he simply retracted his head.

But before Song Yuan could react, the man appeared again, and there was a hint of sob in his tone.

"My eldest brother...my eldest brother said that he wants to meet the prince alone. Then you two can have a good talk!"

This time, the bandit's body was clearly shaking, and Song Yuan was basically certain that this guy was just a messenger.

My previous guess has now become true.

It was obvious that someone was using the identities of these bandits, and it looked like they had some plans for him after all.

The more this happens, the more we cannot take it lightly.

"Didn't your eldest brother say he wanted to talk to me? Fine, I promised him, you can ask your eldest brother to come out right now, and we can talk here!"

"No!" The bandit responded directly with a sad face.

"My eldest brother has spoken and asked you to come in..."

"Do you really take me for a fool?"

Faced with the continuous provocations from the duty officer, Song Yuan's patience was finally completely exhausted.

"I want to see the princess, but he doesn't want to. He still wants me to go in. It's just wishful thinking!"

"Ever since I showed up, I've been thinking about how to solve the problem. If you still have this attitude, don't blame me for taking action!"

Are you kidding me?

I didn't even see the person, but the other party let me in.

Isn't this clearly an attempt to disadvantage oneself?

Also, this guy was hiding his true identity from the beginning to the end, and even let a bandit be in charge of transmitting the message. What was he trying to hide?

Could it be that this person's appearance is too disgusting and he is afraid of scaring himself?

Or maybe, this person is a mute?

Song Yuan frowned for a moment, and just as he hesitated, the two bandits had already escorted Situ Jing and slowly walked to the stone wall.

At this moment, Situ Jing was tied up tightly with ropes and a cloth strip was stuffed in her mouth.

The two bandits curled up their bodies and hid behind Situ Jing, obviously afraid of being ambushed!

"Woooo..."

Situ Jing shook her head desperately at Song Yuan, and it was clear that she was telling Song Yuan not to bother her.

But when Song Yuan noticed this action, he couldn't help feeling a little bitter.

In his heart, he had already regarded Situ Jing as his woman. Now that she was in trouble, how could he stand idly by?

Non-vegetation, ruthless Practice makes perfect?

"Now that you've met the prince, and our boss has shown his sincerity, can you please come in and have a chat?"

Just as Song Yuan frowned, the bandit opened his mouth again and made a request.

Song Yuan looked closely and saw that the man's shoulders were wet with sweat and he looked obviously nervous.

"Okay, since your eldest brother wants to see me, I will give him a chance!"

The other party was too cautious from beginning to end, and even just asked someone to pass on the message, unwilling to reveal his true face.

Faced with such a tough opponent, even Song Yuan felt at a loss as to where to start.

But what if he rushed around recklessly and threatened Situ Jing's safety?

After hesitating for a long time, Song Yuan could only grit his teeth.

I'm afraid I have to take a gamble this time!

As he spoke, Song Yuan calmly raised his right hand and touched his chest.

There, the hidden weapon that Jinlian had given him before was hidden.

And this is Song Yuan’s greatest reliance!

As long as he could severely injure this group of people with hidden weapons before they took action and harmed him, there might still be room for maneuver.

"Your Majesty, you can't do that!"

"How could the prince, a noble and beautiful woman, risk her life?"

"Your Majesty, I am willing to die in your place!"

Sensing Song Yuan's determination, the people around him knelt on the ground.

Especially Huo Jianchuan grabbed Song Yuan's arm tightly and refused to let him leave no matter what!

"enough!"

Song Yuan roared, shook his sleeves fiercely, and whispered to Huo Jianchuan while trying to break free from the struggle.

"I'll offer myself up later, and their attention will inevitably be drawn to me. If you sense an opportunity, immediately take a few people and move aside. As long as you act in time, I won't be in any danger!"

"Your Highness, if you really want to go, you should at least wear armor!" Huo Jianchuan took off his armor with some stubbornness.

Seeing such a request, Song Yuan did not refuse.

While putting on his armor, Song Yuan took out the hidden weapon and hid it in his hand.

Huo Jianchuan was not idle either. He immediately ordered several of his men to occupy the high ground and shoot the enemy as soon as they showed up!

As a result, Song Yuan spent a lot of time to finally get ready.

He left the crowd and walked towards the door.

After crossing the wooden wall, Song Yuan looked around and made sure that there was no one around before slowly walking towards the depths.

Finally, Song Yuan came to a cave entrance.

The hidden weapon in his hand is ready to fire at any time!

But at this moment, Song Yuan's eyes followed the scene in the cave, his whole body trembled, and a black line appeared on his forehead.