By afternoon, everyone descended the mountain together under the Commandery Princess's leadership.
The villagers gathering herbs each carried a basket full of medicinal plants, truly returning with an abundant harvest. Witnessing the Commandery Princess slay a fierce tiger firsthand was enough for them to boast for a lifetime.
County Magistrate Cai perspired profusely, hoping to persuade the Commandery Princess to safely return the tiger cub in her arms to the forest. However, upon seeing her cheerful, flower-like smile, he couldn't utter a word.
County Magistrate Cai discreetly leaned towards Commander Song and whispered, "The tiger cub is as small as a cat, and looks very cute right now. However, it's still a tiger, not a cat. The Commandery Princess raising such a tiger cub should be extra cautious, lest the tiger cub harms her."
