In the early morning when the sun was just breaking and dewdrops were kissing the bluestone road, Xie Chaochao, dressed in simple and elegant clothes, set foot on the path to the ancient temple with light steps but full of expectation. She was pregnant with a new life, the maternal glow was gently rippling on her soft face, and her eyes were shining with endless longing and wishes for the future. On this trip, she carried the purest wish, wanting to make the most sincere blessing for the little life that was about to be born in the temple with a lot of incense.

Mrs. Chu, a gentle and tenacious woman, decided to accompany Xie Chaochao in person without hesitation to show her support and protection after learning of Xie Chaochao's feelings. The two walked side by side, talking and laughing, and the wind seemed to become gentler, as if to crown this maternal love that was about to come true.

However, the turning point of fate is often hidden inadvertently. Just as they were passing through a dense forest, with sunlight dappled on the winding path, a sudden commotion broke the surrounding tranquility. A group of ragged and fierce-looking bandits rushed out of the forest, waving cold and shining weapons in their hands, blocking the way tightly.

The air froze instantly, and tension and uneasiness quickly spread in the hearts of the two. But Xie Chaochao and Mrs. Chu did not show any panic, instead, their eyes flashed with unyielding and determination. Mrs. Chu quickly protected Xie Chaochao behind her, clasped her hands tightly, and prepared for the upcoming battle. Her movements revealed a strength and determination that should not be underestimated, as if even the air was filled with a courage to die.

"You bunch of villains, how dare you rob people in broad daylight!" Mrs. Chu shouted in a stern voice, her voice soft but full of unquestionable majesty. Her words were like a sharp sword, piercing the hearts of the bandits and making their arrogance stagnate.

But the bandits were not easily scared away. Seeing this, they all rushed forward with roars, and a fierce fight suddenly broke out in the forest. Amid the flashes of swords and sabers, Xie Chaochao clung to the tree trunk, his hands tightly protecting his abdomen, his eyes filled with fear and an infinite desire for life. Madam Chu, like a brave lioness, fought against enemies that outnumbered her by several times her own strength. Every swing of the sword was precise and powerful, vowing to protect the weakness and hope behind her.

The setting sun was like blood, and the afterglow slanted on the winding mountain road. An ancient carriage was bumping forward in the dust, and the deep ruts seemed to tell the hardships and anxiety of the journey. Suddenly, a rough shout broke the silence of the forest, and a group of hideous bandits rushed out of the dense forest, like ghosts in the dark night, and instantly surrounded the carriage.

"Stop right there! Take out all the valuables in the car, especially the gold, silver and jewelry!" The leading bandit, holding a gleaming sword, had a face full of flesh and eyes full of greed and cruelty. His voice echoed in the valley, carrying an irresistible power.

Inside the car, Mrs. Chu pursed her lips, clenched her hands into fists, and a trace of determination flashed in her eyes. She knew that the situation was critical at the moment, but she was even more unwilling to let the wealth accumulated by her family for generations fall into the hands of thieves. However, in the balance between life and property, she had to make a choice. With a sigh, Mrs. Chu slowly opened the car window and threw a package out of the car. The package drew an arc in the air and finally fell into the dust with a dull sound.

Seeing this, the bandits rushed forward to rob, with smug smiles on their faces. But at this moment, one of the bandits' eyes was unexpectedly attracted by the two beauties in the car - Mrs. Chu and her personal maid Xie Chaochao. Mrs. Chu was gentle and tough, and her plain clothes could not hide her noble temperament; while Xie Chaochao was beautiful and refined, and her eyes seemed to have thousands of words. The two sat side by side in the car, and even at this moment of life and death, they never lost their calmness and indifference.

"Oh, I didn't expect there were two gorgeous ladies hiding in this carriage!" The leading bandit's eyes lit up, and a wicked smile appeared on his lips. An even more filthy idea suddenly came to his mind, "Brothers, today we are not only going to rob them of their money, but also their beauties! Take these two beauties with us and let them serve us well!"

As soon as these words came out, the bandits started to make a noise, and the atmosphere suddenly became obscene and restless. However, at this critical moment, Mrs. Chu's eyes suddenly became unusually firm, and she gently patted the back of Xie Chaochao's hand, as if conveying some kind of strength and determination. Then, the two smiled at each other, and that smile showed both helplessness towards fate and courage to face unknown challenges.

"Humph, do you think you can succeed like this?" Madam Chu snorted coldly. Although her voice was light, it carried a majesty that could not be ignored. "Although we are weak women, we are definitely not the kind of people who can be manipulated by others. The Chu family will remember today's humiliation in our hearts, and we will repay it a hundredfold in the future!"

As soon as the words fell, Madam Chu and Xie Chaochao suddenly moved in unison, pulling out the long-hidden sharp daggers from their sleeves. The cold light flashed, and the surrounding bandits were stunned. The atmosphere instantly froze.

As night fell, the moonlight shone thinly on the ancient and solemn general's mansion, adding a sense of uneasiness to the quiet night. The lights in the mansion were dim, but it could not hide the oppressive atmosphere, as if even the air was trembling for the coming storm.

Madam Chu, a woman dressed in gorgeous brocade robes and with a face as cold as frost, stood on the high platform of the mansion. Her eyes were deep and sharp, as if she could see through all the hypocrisy and cunning in the world. She was not only the mistress of this mansion, but also the wife of the general who was feared by the enemies. She was proud and could not be violated.

"Hmph, you bunch of rabble, if you dare to step into this mansion, you will only get a cold corpse!" Mrs. Chu's voice was cold and resolute, like a wisp of cold wind in winter, penetrating the night and reaching the ears of those bandits who were ready to make a move. Every word she said contained unquestionable power, which froze the air around them.

The bandits heard this, instead of retreating, they burst into laughter, their laughter was mixed with arrogance and disdain, as if they were mocking Mrs. Chu's overestimation of her own abilities. The firelight flickered in their hands, reflecting the hideous faces. Under the night sky, they looked like evil spirits crawling out of hell, greedily gazing at this magnificent mansion, their eyes flashing with greed and desire.

However, Mrs. Chu smiled calmly, showing both pity for the bandits' ignorance and a firm belief in her husband's loyalty and courage. She knew that these bandits were just clowns and were not to be feared. Her husband, a battle-hardened general, had already laid a net and waited for the right time to catch these villains.

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