The merchant said, "Why exactly have you been following us, O heroic woman?" Bian Qiaoqiao stubbornly replied, "Humph, did your family build this road? Can't I walk on it?" In her heart, she felt uneasy, having realized the misunderstanding. Following close behind the caravan could indeed arouse suspicion, but it wasn't entirely her fault.
The merchant hesitated but finally resigned himself to his bad luck, as the guards were injured, making it difficult to continue trading, with injuries ranging from serious to minor. As the caravan discussed turning back, Bian Qiaoqiao felt guilty and said, "How about this, since it's a misunderstanding with shared blame, I'll admit my hand was heavy; I can accompany your caravan and help if we encounter enemies. You pay me in silver."
