CHAPTER 75: CHAPTER 75: PSYCHOLOGICAL BATTLE

Wang Shaoji’s face turned ashen, his eyes shifted, and he suddenly sneered: "This General pursued the traitors to this point, and they suddenly disappeared. You must be hiding them!"

After saying that, he waved his hand: "Men, search!"

At this, the members of the Yuwen Family were all thrown into a panic.

It’s known that harboring rebels is akin to treason itself; Wang Shaoji immediately accused them in such a manner, clearly intending to cause harm!

The Black Armored Cavalry also appeared eager, ready to charge towards them on horseback!

"Wait!"

Yu Wenye raised his hand: "Who dares make a move!"

Once he spoke, the soldiers were intimidated by his presence and momentarily halted.

After all, just recently, the remnants of the Dragon Gate Rebel Army were escorted back to Luoyang. The story of Yu Wenye slashing the Dragon Gate bandits in half with a single cut had spread throughout the army; none dared to easily offend the son of Duke Sheng, nor would they risk provoking such a ruthless warrior.

Wang Shaoji sneered: "Yu Wenye, I was ordered here to capture the traitors. Are you opposing the decree by preventing the search?"

"..."

Yu Wenye’s face darkened.

Everyone knew Wang Shaoji was exploiting the situation, deliberately making things difficult, but he had the decree, and the Yuwen Family couldn’t truly resist. Besides—they were simply relocating family members this time, with only a few ordinary servants and Dabo’s squad accompanying them. If they really clashed, they would surely suffer.

Thinking of this, Yu Wenye lifted his head and coldly said: "Searching is fine, but if you can’t find anything, what then?"

Wang Shaoji coldly replied: "If nothing is found, then nothing is found. What else is there to do?"

Yu Wenye said: "My Yuwen Family is loyal to the court. How could we be subjected to your baseless suspicions and irresponsible smearing?"

"..."

"Wang Shaoji, I’m telling you, you can search, but if you don’t give us an explanation, I, Yu Wenye, will fight you to the end today! We surely can’t win, but delaying the capture of the rebels, and delaying our duty returning to the Eastern Capital—all these you must explain before His Majesty the Emperor!"

"You—"

Hearing him speak so decisively, Wang Shaoji was forced into a corner.

Shang Ruyi listened to the commotion outside; at this moment, she silently pressed the hem of her skirt under the carriage’s curtain.

Wang Shaoji then asked: "What do you want?"

Yu Wenye immediately replied: "If you cannot find any rebels within my troop, I want the Divine Arm Bow from your family!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Shaoji’s face sank.

The Wang Family has practiced martial arts for generations and possesses many divine weapons. Among them, the Divine Arm Bow, which has been passed down since ancient times, is of immeasurable value, and considered a family heirloom.

He never expected Yu Wenye to set his sights on that bow.

What’s more—if he had made some unreasonable demands, it’d just be bluffing, and Wang Shaoji wouldn’t fear; but the demand was so practical, which made Wang Shaoji feel somewhat uneasy.

Is Yu Wenye really so confident?

His original intent was just to trouble him a bit, but if the search yielded nothing, wouldn’t it be akin to shooting himself in the foot and losing a good bow?

Thinking of this, Wang Shaoji hesitated.

Seeing him hesitate, a cold smile appeared on Yu Wenye’s face: "Well? Search or not?"

"..."

"If not, then we’ll leave."

Noticing Wang Shaoji’s silence, Yu Wenye knew he was trying to save face, so he ceased to inquire further, and with a simple wave, his troops moved forward with him.

Just as their contingent was about to brush past the Black Armored Cavalry, Wang Shaoji suddenly said: "Wait a moment!"