As soon as the market opened, people who heard the news rushed to the market and quickly filled up the stalls.

The merchants from Beichu and Xiwu were a step slower, and by the time they arrived, all the good spots had been taken.

But it doesn’t matter, they are here just to exchange goods.

For a moment, it was very lively.

There were two stalls that were particularly popular. One sold groceries. The merchandise was varied, exquisite and luxurious. The only drawback was that it was second-hand goods.

"Hey, this is a good thing." A vendor from Northern Chu squatted down and looked at the golden tripod incense burner, the ivory fan, and the red half-human-high coral tree. There were so many of them, all extremely rare treasures.

The vendor couldn't let it go. "How do you sell this? Where did it come from?"

The guard who was squatting on the ground pretending to be the stall owner looked indifferent. "Don't ask too much. If you want to buy, buy it. If you don't want to buy, forget it. Each piece is sold for one thousand taels, and the package price is two hundred thousand. No bargaining will be accepted."

There are several trucks of stuff, and if they are sold together, it only costs 200,000 yuan, which is definitely a cheap price.

The merchants in Northern Chu knew that their goods were not obtained from legitimate sources, but what did it matter? As long as the profit was enough, they would do anything.

An idea suddenly occurred to him, and he immediately called a group of colleagues to buy it together.

How to divide it is their business.

The guard took the money and ran away, found the hungry people in the agreed dark place, gave each of them ten taels of silver, and asked them to buy food after taking the money.

"Remember, keep your mouth shut and keep it a secret. Otherwise, no one can save you. It's best to leave with your family and start over in another city."

The hungry people nodded desperately, and couldn't wait to take the money and leave. With this money, they could go anywhere.

There was a pot of tea brewing at another stall, and anyone interested could have a bowl.

Everyone tasted it curiously and it was unexpectedly fragrant. “Is this what this black thing is made of?”

The guard explained earnestly, "This is called a tea brick. It is made through a special process and is easy to store. The older the tea brick is, the more fragrant it tastes. This is my family's unique secret method."

Tea is a necessity for grassland herders. They have to drink a bowl of tea every day after eating cattle and sheep to clear their stomachs.

Therefore, the consumption is particularly large.

After hearing so many benefits and the price being cheaper than you imagined, what are you waiting for?

You want 10,000 kilograms and I want 20,000 kilograms, and soon this batch of tea bricks was divided up.

The guard took out the top-grade tea and shouted, "This tea is the most precious treasure in the bottom of the box. We have spent a lot of effort to collect a few thousand kilograms. Don't miss it if you pass by. This opportunity only comes once a year."

This is considered a luxury, but there is no shortage of market for it. There are powerful people everywhere, and they enjoy the best of everything.

Another stall was selling fabrics of various colors, including the finest silks and satins as well as ordinary plain linen clothes, with a wide variety of varieties.

"The best silk in Jiangnan. Try it. It feels as smooth as milk, dense and light. We traveled all over the production areas in Jiangnan and only found these..."

"We will trade with you. We have cattle, meat, and dairy products..."

The guard shook his head slightly and looked at the vendors in the crowd, "Who wants to trade with them? If you want to trade with us again, we only want silver notes."

The third young lady said she doesn’t want any money.

This three-party exchange is also a plan, and everyone agrees.

I just couldn't understand why you only wanted banknotes. If you sell blankets and furs like these in the capital, you can get several times the profit.

The guard just smiled and said nothing.

What they brought were all in-demand products with pretty good quality and reasonable prices. Moreover, this was the last trade session before the Chinese New Year, and it was normal to stock up more before the Chinese New Year, so the demand was particularly high.

They happened to be in luck, so they sold out all the goods in one day, and their wallets suddenly became bulging, so much that it made them dizzy.

Mu Wanqing was not idle either. She picked out some necessary supplies and divided them into several portions.

As soon as she got the money, she distributed it all according to the prior agreement, including the money she had extorted from He Qianhu.

Shen Yong received a thick stack of silver bills and counted them again and again with great joy.

With nearly one hundred thousand, his whole family will never have to worry about food and drink for the rest of their lives.

This trip is really worth it.

Everyone had a happy smile on his face. He was rich, he was rich.

Mu Wanqing also received a share. She really made a lot of money. "Are the amounts correct?"

Shen Yong laughed heartily, "Yes, yes, yes, how could you be wrong? You are a genius."

Mu Wanqing nodded slightly, "That's fine, let's break up here."

"What?" The guards' smiles froze.

Mu Wanqing looked around with a calm expression, "We agreed back then that we would go our separate ways after making a fortune. Now, the journey has come to an end, and everyone has made the money they should have. It's time to part ways. I wish you all wealth, peace, and happiness in your life."

Shen Yong felt a strong sense of loss in his heart, "Miss, you don't care about us anymore?"

"I am not related to you. Why should I care about you?" Mu Wanqing's mouth twitched. Have these people forgotten their identities? "You should go back to the capital, and I should go to Liangcheng. All good things must come to an end."

Shen Yong and his companions looked at each other, feeling extremely conflicted. "You three siblings are the only ones going back? This journey is not safe. How about we escort you to Liangcheng before leaving?"

Everyone responded, "Yes, that's right, let's do it."

They have been hanging out with Mu Wanqing these days and have made a lot of money. Most importantly, they have felt an unprecedented sense of security around Mu Wanqing.

Yes, the sense of security was brought to them by a powerless girl. It was a little ridiculous, but true.

"Thank you for your kindness. I appreciate it." Mu Wanqing reminded softly, "However, you should go back quickly and secretly take your family away before the Fifth Prince figures out the situation. Find a city you like and settle down there. Keep your identities secret for a while until the storm has passed."

"You have to act quickly and create a time difference, understand?"

They are stirring up trouble in the name of the fifth prince. After a long time, they will naturally be exposed, which will lead to the destruction of the entire family.

Everyone's heart trembled, "Understood."

Mu Wanqing gathered her furry collar, her slender fingers were white and tender, "Let's go, while Commander Ji hasn't come back yet and Captain He hasn't reacted yet, this is the best time for us to get out when there is a power vacuum."

A guard blurted out, "Don't you want to overthrow the He family?" He also wanted to do something big with the Third Miss. It would be so interesting to do it with the Third Miss.

Mu Wanqing couldn't help laughing. "What nonsense are you talking about? How many of us are there? There are tens of thousands of soldiers stationed outside Ganzhou City. As long as Captain He gives an order, we can't escape even if we have wings."

Shen Yong bravely said, "He has leverage over us, what is there to be afraid of?"

His son's confession and his official seal are both evidence against him.

Mu Wanqing felt that they were still naive. Unlike her, who had experienced the information explosion and knew too well how dark human nature was.

"The He family has been operating here for many years, and they have complex connections with many families. They also have the support of the Ji family. It can be said that they have absolute control over this city. Do the people's opinions matter?"

Shen Yong was a little unwilling, "Just let them go like this? They are not good people."

Mu Wanqing said calmly, "As long as the Ji family doesn't fall, the He family won't fall. But the Ji family has been subordinates of the Du family for generations. They are loyal and brave. If they beat the younger ones, the older ones will come. It's not worth it."

Therefore, as long as they can fight, keep the territory, and remain loyal, the Du family will do their best to protect them, and the emperor will just turn a blind eye.

No one is perfect, and there are no fish in clear water.

And it wasn't a matter of life and death for her, so why should she challenge these giants?

There's no need, really no need.

Besides, who can guarantee that the replacement will be a good one?

She was always sober to a terrifying degree. Shen Yong and the other guards looked at each other and said, "That's right, we'll just listen to the Third Miss."

Before they left, Mu Wanqing made clear arrangements for them, "Change your attire, pretend to be businessmen, and blend into the crowd. If that doesn't work, seek help from the government, make a big fuss, and make them afraid to act rashly. Got it?"

Let's start and end well.

"I understand." Someone's eyes turned red.

Just like that, the troops were divided into three groups: the guards returned to the capital, the people from the escort agency went home, and Mu Wanqing and her two siblings went to Liangcheng and quickly disappeared in the crowd.

In Ganzhou City, Captain He woke up after being in a coma for two days. The first thing he did was to rush to Yuelai Inn to arrest someone, but the place was empty.

He blocked the city gates in the name of catching spies and knocked on doors of every house to search overnight.

But, still nothing was found. Not only did Mu Wanqing and her group disappear without a trace, but the mob didn't catch a single one either.

After searching all night, someone reported, "Sir, those people went to the market."

"Why are they going to the market? Are they exchanging information?" He has made up excuses a hundred times, and even he believes them. "Notify the city government, I will conduct a thorough investigation."

The subordinate said weakly, "It's over for today. Some of the vendors left yesterday."

Because it was near the end of the year, everyone was anxious to go back home after finishing their business.

Of course, it was also because of the chaos in Ganzhou City that made people uneasy, so they ran away quickly.

He Qianhu was confused. "The three-day trade only starts today."

His subordinates looked confused and said, "The market opened two days in advance."

He Qianhu felt that everything was out of control and could not help but get furious. "What did you say? Who allowed it? Who?"

The subordinate was even more puzzled. "It's you. Your injury...is not healed yet? Did you injure your brain?"

The person involved is always the last to know, and everyone else thinks he knows.

Captain He was completely dumbfounded. How could this be possible?

An idea flashed through his mind and he ran quickly to the study, which was in a mess. He took down a painting with trembling hands and opened the secret drawer at the back.

Oh no, the official seal is missing.

Another critical hit! It made his vision go black.

Losing the official seal is a serious crime and will result in lawsuit.

A servant came from outside to report, "Master Ji has returned to the city, and he wants you to come over immediately."

He Qianhu's face changed, he took a deep breath, and planned to change his clothes before going, but after hesitating for a moment, he hurried over.

Commander Ji frowned as he looked at his uncle, who had a scruffy beard, a pale face, wrinkled clothes, and a bandage on his head. "You mean, you had a fight with the guards of the Fifth Prince's Mansion and lost?"

Captain He was ashamed. "It's my incompetence that even the official seal was stolen. They know everything about my mansion. I have to suspect that there is a traitor in our mansion."

"Besides, our He Mansion is just a cover. They are trying to kill Pei Gong with a sword. Their target is you."

Commander Ji raised his eyebrows, and it was unclear whether he believed it or not. "I have never had any grudge against the Fifth Prince. I don't even know him."

He has never been to the capital, and he is a high-ranking prince. Where does the hatred come from?

Captain He had a worried look on his face. "I guess he wants to find something to hold against the officials first, then control them and let him manipulate them."

"Is this your own guess?" Commander Ji took a sip from the teacup, "Or do you have any evidence?"

He Qianhu was filled with worry. "I am 90% sure. Otherwise, why would I take the official seal? This is a threat. And..."

He hesitated to speak, and Commander Ji was impatient. "Speak."

Captain He hesitated and said, "The eldest lady...seems to have cooperated with those people."

"Bullshit." Commander Ji was furious. He picked up the tea bowl and threw it at her, asking angrily, "What good would it be for my own daughter to betray me? Huh?"

He Qianhu didn't dare to hide and was hit directly. His forehead was bleeding again, "I, I didn't mean that..."

A clear voice came from outside, "Father, I have something important to tell you, can you come in?"

"Come in." Commander Ji's expression became friendly again.

Ji Cheng held up a letter in both hands, "Father, that person left a letter for you."