Xie Qiqi did not stop there. Holding Baozhu, she walked before the row of soldiers.
"You are warriors who protect our homes and country," she said earnestly. "You slaughter the enemy with courage to ensure your own families are not bullied. You are moved to righteous indignation when you see the strong oppressing the weak. Look at this little girl—she, too, is someone you have sworn to protect. Can you truly bear to see her drowned?"
The soldiers could not help but look at the frail, tiny Baozhu. Several soft-hearted men instinctively lowered their bows.
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