The exquisite elm-wood carriage with green frames had bright lamps hanging from its four corners. The flickering light illuminated Bai Qingyan's eyes, making them seem deep as water, alternating between bright and dark.
"I've often heard that cornering a dog in a dead end will make it bite back. No need to kill them all; achieving the goal suffices. Don't push them to desperation. If they're pushed too hard, they might fight to the death, which doesn't benefit us," Bai Qingyan patiently explained to Bai Jinzhi.
The primary purpose of Bai Qingyan escalating the situation was to win the people's hearts and to train soldiers while suppressing bandits.
Now that the goal had been achieved, and some of the useful clan members remained for her use, why not make use of them?
It is said that those with nothing to lose fear nothing; if their path is cut off, they might act recklessly. Bai Qingyan didn't fear... just didn't want to be distracted by minor issues.