NCCnovel Chapter 353 Main City
Chapter 353 Main City
Finally, under the cover of dusk, Ji Hua took the remaining people and left the villa.
The purpose of this trip to the villa was to avoid the eyes and ears of the palace and deal with some secret matters, but unexpectedly, such a change occurred and it was far less smooth than before.
On the way back, everyone was like a frightened bird, becoming more cautious and carefully observing their surroundings with every step they took, for fear of encountering any more danger.
At the same time, in the forest not far from the villa, Murong Ling'er was sitting leisurely under a big tree, playing with a leaf in her hand.
Suddenly, a dark shadow flashed across the sky, and the Golden Eagle King's powerful voice rang in her ears: "Woman, that group of people have come down the mountain. They are disguised as a caravan and are heading towards the main city."
The Golden Eagle King had been keeping a close eye on the movements of Nanny Yan and her group from high in the sky. Its sharp eagle eyes did not miss any details. As soon as they left the villa, it immediately passed the news to Murong Ling'er.
"Finally took the bait." Upon hearing this, Murong Ling'er raised the corners of her mouth slightly and murmured softly.
As expected, the pedestrians were also heading towards the main city.
Next, as long as we keep a close eye on this team, we will be able to find out the identity of the noble lady. Once the identity is confirmed, everything will become clear.
Thinking of this, Murong Ling'er remembered the secret guards that Chu Lingfeng had sent out to investigate the origins of Concubine Rong. She wondered whether they had found this noble lady.
If I could match their clues, everything would be much simpler!
In the next month or so, Murong Ling'er and Ji Hua's two groups always maintained a pace of advancement, one in front and one behind.
Ji Hua's convoy moved slowly because Nanny Yan's injuries could not withstand the bumps. Every vibration was like a knife cutting into the wound, and the pain made her face pale.
The journey that was supposed to take ten days ended up taking half the time longer. During these twenty days, Ji Hua was worried about Nanny Yan's injuries every day, and had to be alert to his surroundings at all times, leaving him physically and mentally exhausted!
When Murong Ling'er's carriage slowly drove into the main city, early winter had quietly arrived.
The cold wind was blowing, and it felt like a knife cutting my face.
"Miss Murong, I..." Since arriving in the main city, Liu Yuyan has become extremely nervous.
She clutched the corner of her clothes tightly, her fingers turning white from the force. She never dreamed that she would step into the place she had always been afraid to approach.
The thick veil on her face concealed her complex expression, which included fear, worry, and a hint of unspeakable expectation.
"What's the matter?" Murong Ling'er turned her head to look at Liu Yuyan who was frightened beside her, and her eyes swept across the disguised face of Chu Yuting inside, without any change in her expression.
She knew that Liu Yuyan had a secret in her heart, and this main city might have a special meaning to her, but she did not ask too much. Everyone has their own past, and she respected Liu Yuyan's privacy.
"Miss Murong, can Yu Ting and I not go into the city? I'll find a place to stay, and you can come find us when you're done."
Liu Yuyan mustered up the courage to speak, her voice trembling slightly. She was afraid to go into the city, afraid that those deeply buried memories would be awakened again, and afraid to face the people and things in the past.
Liu Yuyan's hands unconsciously clenched the corners of her clothes, her knuckles turning white from the force. Her voice trembled slightly, full of pleading: "Miss Murong, it's really inconvenient for Yu Ting and I to go into the city. There is a small village outside the city, very secluded. We will wait for you there and promise not to cause any trouble."
She knew very well that Murong Ling'er was very capable, but the fear of entering the city was like a surging tide that she could not suppress. She did not dare to put herself and her son in this unknown danger.
"No, you guys come with me. Once I finish my work, it's time to leave here."
Murong Ling'er's tone was firm, leaving no room for negotiation.
She knew in her heart that Liu Yuyan and her son were still useful. Only by keeping them by her side and watching them personally could she ensure that everything was under control. If she let them go, who knows what accidents might happen.
Liu Yuyan wanted to fight for it again, and just as she was about to speak, Murong Ling'er suddenly lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked at the bustling street scene outside, with a look of inquiry in her eyes.
Seeing this, Liu Yuyan felt as if her hope was extinguished by a basin of cold water. She slowly lowered her head, a trace of loss flashed in her eyes, and could only secretly pray that nothing unexpected would happen on this trip.
The main city of Min'an State was bustling with activity, with traffic thronging the streets and the sounds of hawking, talking and laughing intertwined.
There are many shops on the street, the shelves are filled with a wide variety of goods, and pedestrians are shoulder to shoulder.
Compared with the capital of Zhao State, the prosperity here is no less, and it even has a bit more unique fireworks flavor.
But Murong Ling'er had no intention of enjoying the lively scene. Instead, she stayed in the inn closest to the city gate so that she could keep track of the situation in and out of the city at any time.
A few days after Murong Linger entered the city, a caravan slowly entered the city along with the bustling crowd!
The caravan's horses were laden with heavy cargo, and the drivers were dressed simply, shouting at pedestrians to get out of the way.
The moment the team stepped into the city, Murong Ling'er seemed to sense something and she suddenly pushed open the window of the room.
At this moment, a gust of wind suddenly blew, and a small paper man was blown over from somewhere, spinning in the air, and finally landed lightly on the top of a carriage in the middle of the convoy. It quickly blended into the surrounding environment and could not be found without careful observation.
Murong Ling'er watched the convoy go away, a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and then she calmly withdrew her gaze and continued to appreciate the street scene outside the window as if nothing had happened, as if everything that had just happened was just a coincidence.
"Your Majesty, let's go back home and rest first!" After entering the city, Nanny Yan's tense nerves finally relaxed a little, and there was a hint of relief after fatigue in her voice.
They were very nervous along the way and were always alert to the movements around them. Fortunately, they arrived safely. Her injuries were almost healed after a period of recuperation, but to be on the safe side, it was recommended that she go back home and have a good rest.
Ji Hua leaned on the cushion of the carriage, a trace of fatigue showing on her well-maintained face. The hardships of sleeping in the open air and traveling by boat, coupled with the previous shock, were a bit too much for her, an elderly person.
Hearing what Nanny Yan said, she nodded gently, closed her eyes and leaned back on the pillow. She didn't want to care about the outside world anymore and just wanted to quickly return to the place where she could feel at ease.
"Go to Ji's Mansion." Nanny Yan raised her voice and instructed the coachman.
The convoy moved forward slowly, passing through the bustling streets and entering the inner city. The buildings in the inner city were more magnificent, and the streets were wider and cleaner. The gates of the mansions on the street were closed, and the stone lions at the door were majestic.
Finally, the convoy stopped outside a magnificent mansion. Rows of golden door nails were nailed on the vermilion gate, and the plaque on the door read "Ji Mansion" in large characters, highlighting the owner's noble status.
Watching Nanny Yan supporting the noble lady and being respectfully welcomed into the Ji Mansion, Murong Ling'er in the inn stood in front of the window, moved her head slightly, and a cold light flashed in her eyes.
"Is it the Ji Mansion?" She murmured in a low voice, as if she was confirming, or as if she was planning something.
As night falls, darkness shrouds the entire city. Moonlight shines on the rooftops, giving the tiles a silvery hue.
A figure shuttled across the rooftops like a ghost, moving swiftly and silently. Following her memory from the daytime, Murong Ling'er landed directly in front of the gate of Ji Mansion on the Noble Street.
Her eyes swept across the plaque, and then her figure flashed and floated into the mansion silently like a wisp of green smoke.