In this case, they might as well "trap" them, letting them stay in Lingnan forever and continue being beasts.
These two people from the Hidden Mountain Tribe were able to leave Lingnan only with the emperor's consent; otherwise, they could not have left. Moreover, they were not just randomly captured by He Lianfang's people but were chosen after some investigation.
Their departure from Lingnan was unknown not only to the chieftain of the Hidden Mountain Tribe but also to their family and friends. When they suddenly disappeared, everyone thought they had encountered an accident while running errands.
He Lianfang's people first sent the two of them to the capital, where He Lianfang personally met with them. At first, when questioned by He Lianfang, they concealed some truths and lied. Later, after being tortured, they finally confessed everything they knew.
