Although they also know that with Wang Yongzhu’s skills and abilities, there might not be anyone in the world who could hurt her.

However, there is still the old lady beside her, and if anything happens, how would they explain it to the Lord?

The women in the room felt more at ease when they saw the guards come in.

Song Xiaoyin and the brothers stepped forward, first greeting Wang Yongzhu and Old Granny Zhang before looking at the person wailing and rolling on the ground.

At a glance, they were shocked, all of them dumbfounded.

Yang’s wife looked pained, her face pale, especially at the chest area where a noticeable depression could be seen with the naked eye.

So, did their Madam stomp on the person’s chest directly?

Oh my goodness, how painful must that be? Probably comparable only to a man’s agony in the most sensitive area, right? Although they couldn’t empathize, the men still couldn’t help but show some fear on their faces,

Their expressions were so obvious that Wang Yongzhu couldn’t pretend not to see, and she said irritably, "What are you thinking? Does your Madam seem that ruthless?"

Song Xiaoyin and the brothers instinctively nodded, paused halfway, then each showed an awkward but polite, flattering smile: "Uh, I mean, what we——"

Wang Yongzhu couldn’t help but laugh in frustration: "Look closely, this Yang’s wife isn’t a woman! He’s a real man! That chest was not crushed by me, it was never——"

She said, about to reach out and pull Yang’s wife’s clothes to prove her point.

Song Xiaoyin and the brothers’ faces changed drastically, oh ancestors! This isn’t proper! If Yang’s wife really is a man, Madam, you can’t pull open his clothes in front of everyone, what would that be?

If Yang’s wife was a woman, and her clothes were pulled open in front of them brothers, wouldn’t that ruin her reputation?

Thinking this, Song Xiaoyin and the brothers hurriedly stepped in front of Wang Yongzhu, "Madam, please spare the clothes——"

Oops! What are these wild words!

Wang Yongzhu stopped her hand, cleared her throat, and then said softly: "Take him away, guard him well for interrogation, I estimate he’s a spy from the grassland——"

The eyes of Song Xiaoyin and the brothers changed, "A spy?"

Wang Yongzhu nodded: "Be cautious, take that Lady Qin along and carefully ask about the fur seller Ma Daha, what kind of person he is? Does he have any contact with the grassland side? Also, send someone to the front to secretly take away Lady Qin’s husband and Ma Daha!"

Song Xiaoyin and the brothers hurriedly patted their chests in assurance.

They then stepped forward, knocked Yang’s wife unconscious with a hilt, and dragged him away without the slightest pity, like a dead dog.

Poor Yang’s wife, wearing good clothes and a head full of golden hairpins, was rubbed against the ground, collected by the guards following behind, wrapped it up. These might be clues and evidence.

Others were sent to bring Lady Qin for interrogation.

Lady Qin was terrified, like a puddle of mud, collapsed weakly on the ground, only crying out injustice: "Madam! I’m wronged! Please spare my life——"

She truly looked extremely pitiable.

The women watching on the side felt sorry for Lady Qin, but no one dared to plead on her behalf.

Wang Yongzhu reassured: "Lady Qin, don’t be afraid, we are just bringing you down for a few questions, after asking you will naturally be let back! If you are worried, I will let my maid accompany you, as long as it is confirmed that you have no ties with Yang’s wife and Ma Daha’s family, I will ensure you come out unscathed!"

Lady Qu and Lady Chen beside her echoed this assurance eagerly.

Finally, Lady Qin calmed down a bit, wiped her tears, and was helped up by Li Xia at Wang Yongzhu’s signal.

Following Song Xiaoyin and the others out.

To prevent any more of Yang’s wife’s accomplices, they left a dozen guards in the courtyard for protection, to respond at once to any problems.

Meanwhile, Lady Qu, Lady Chen, and the hostesses of the banquet managed to collect their frightened feelings, ordered the servants to come in and clean up the mess in the room, set the table again, and invited everyone to be seated and continue.

The women present were not foolish, seeing the thief invading the inner courtyard, it’s unclear what the situation outside is.

In any case, at least everyone is safe now. Besides, the Magistrate’s Lady is here to hold the fort, and there are guards outside. It’s better than not knowing what’s going on outside, right?

No matter how scared they were inside, no one dared to suggest leaving.

The atmosphere started to get lively again with various dishes and flowing wine, and people were ordered to have the already-prepared troupe start performing.

The troupe, having waited all day, finally received the order. Breathing a sigh of relief, they hurriedly got into costumes, and before long, began singing on the distant stage.

With the troupe’s performance, everyone gradually relaxed, though most weren’t interested in the show, instead whispering with those beside them, discussing the previous incident.

Sitting at the head, Old Granny Zhang watched the performance with a glance or two but found the earlier events more intriguing.

Unable to hold back, she asked, "Girl, how did you see through that Yang’s wife, not being a woman? I thought he was quite the beauty—"

Indeed, Yang’s Wife had a tall stature and beautiful looks, with a full figure and a youthful voice, making him appear a hot, sultry beauty, someone no one would initially think was a man.

Wang Yongzhu began to recount the details.

Upon first seeing Yang’s Wife, she felt something was amiss. In Chicheng County, women of Saibei were generally taller than those from the inland and the Capital City, yet even among these women, Yang’s Wife stood out as even taller.

Moreover, she noticed how the woman referred to herself as "slave," which was unusual because, in Great Chu, women typically referred to themselves as "concubine" or "this concubine."

This term, "slave," was mainly used by female slaves raised among the Princes and Nobles from the grasslands.

Additionally, during the movement and scuffle, Wang Yongzhu noticed the large feet hidden under the traditional skirts, not adorned with the usual embroidered shoes favored by girls but with delicate boots decorated with intricate patterns, similar to the boots worn by men of the grasslands.

The final clue was when Yang’s Wife, on the way to charging her, tore open the skirt without hesitation to reveal a dagger.

If she were truly a woman, she wouldn’t have performed such a bold act. Furthermore, Wang Yongzhu noticed his hands—though slender and fair, the joints were larger than typical, with calluses on the thumbs and the web of the hand, betraying his identity.

Thus, Wang Yongzhu struck harshly, for otherwise, even against a female assassin, she wouldn’t have broken three of his bones without hesitation.

As Wang Yongzhu explained the situation slowly, Old Granny Zhang gained clarity, and not only Old Granny Zhang but also Lady Qu, Lady Chen, and the attending maids and women standing a bit farther overheard parts of it.

These women then comprehended that the Yang’s Wife whose leg, ribs, and arm had been broken was actually a man!

Involuntarily, several breaths of cold air were drawn!

Previously, they had been sitting next to a man disguised as a woman, a monstrous pervert? Thankfully, the Magistrate’s Lady had captured and injured this pervert, or else if word got out, wouldn’t their reputation be ruined?

The women who had thought Wang Yongzhu’s actions were heavy-handed swiftly changed their stance upon learning Yang’s Wife was a man, feeling the punishment hadn’t been severe enough!

Righteously indignant, they cursed him vehemently.

No one paid further attention to the singing troupe.

Though in the back, separated by courtyard walls and gates.

Most of Song Chongjin’s people were among the guards, so naturally, they were aware.

Among them were some Imperial Guards, who received the news and, of course, reported it to Qin Bohan and Song Chongjin.

Song Chongjin, pulled aside by Jian Huaifeng, went pale upon hearing, immediately wanting to head to the back, but Jian Huaifeng held him back firmly, saying, "I’ve heard already; the Madam and the old woman are unharmed, and the spy has been captured. The troupe has also started, and the banquet just began, creating a hard-won atmosphere. If you rush to the back now, wouldn’t it alarm everyone? This is a serious matter!"

"Moreover, the Madam instructed to take back the Qin Family’s wife’s husband and the fur merchant Ma Daha for questioning. No need to rush, stay here and entertain Lord Qin well; I will handle this!"

Knowing that Wang Yongzhu and her mother were fine, Song Chongjin found no other request.

He also knew that at this moment, he mustn’t leave or show any unusual expression, with so many people watching.

Glancing back at Qin Bohan, who had also heard the report from confidants and looked over with concern.

Song Chongjin calmed down instantly, whispered a few commands, and resumed his seat with a normal expression.

Except for Qin Bohan, no one could tell anything had happened.