Chapter 125: Traveling together]
Chen Wu said, "It just so happens that these two gentlemen are also going to Youzhou City, so I invited them to go with me so that we can look after each other on the way."
When the other officials heard this, none of them disagreed except Yuan Xun.
After all, they still remembered clearly how the two men had killed the wolf before.
With two skilled fighters traveling together, they won’t be afraid even if they encounter wolves or tigers!
However, Yuan Xun always felt that these two people were suspicious. He frowned tightly and stared at Yuan Xu without blinking.
Chen Fenghe: “…”
These two people...aren't they afraid of being discovered?
However, the most dangerous place is also the safest place.
Perhaps even the court spies could not have imagined that not only was the Crown Prince not dead, but he was actually moving with the exile team that included the Crown Princess, the Queen and others who were under close surveillance?
At that moment, she pretended not to know the two people and followed everyone on their way.
It was dark when the exile team finally arrived at a small town near Qizhou City.
The closer a town or village is to Qizhou City, the more serious the typhoid fever infection is.
This town was similar to the several villages and towns that Chen Wu and his companions had passed by before. The entrances and exits of all towns were blocked with fences to prevent patients with typhoid fever from running around and spreading the disease to the town.
Chen Wu and several officials went to negotiate to see if the town was willing to let them stay in the hotel and rest. If they did not agree, they would have no choice but to sleep in the wilderness.
At the beginning, as expected, he was rejected by a young man guarding the town gate.
"Our town has finally been cleared of infected patients. How can we allow people of your unknown origin to enter? What if we get infected again?"
Chen Wu sighed and had to give up. When he was about to turn around and leave, he was suddenly stopped by an old man with white hair and beard.
"Sir, please stay. May I ask your name?"
Chen Wu turned around and replied in surprise, "My last name is Chen Wu. I'm an official escorting exiled prisoners to a desolate land. I wonder why you're asking this, old man?"
The old man raised his hand and slapped the young man who was guarding the place, saying, "You are blind, boy! Why don't you open the door quickly? How can you let Mr. Chen be turned away?"
When Chen Wu heard this, he was stunned.
He would take this escort route two or three times a year. Although he had familiar shops in many prefectures and towns, he would not normally stay in this town outside Qizhou City unless he was delayed by a pack of wolves, so he had no acquaintances there.
Why is this old man so attentive?
"Old man? Do you...know me?"
The old man shook his head and said, "I don't know him. But Dayan specifically told me that if Mr. Chen passes by, we must treat him and Madam Shen well."
After hearing this, Chen Wu quickly asked, "But Han Dayan, Mr. Han?"
The old man smiled and said, "That's right! Dayan's home is in our town. A few days ago, he came to our town to deliver medicine for the cold. Otherwise, I'm afraid that many people in our town would have died just like in other villages! Before he left, he said that Mr. Chen and that lady Shen were his saviors. If Mr. Chen passes by, we must not neglect him!"
After hearing this, Chen Wu felt really grateful.
I didn't expect that Han Dayan, a mere warrior, could be so meticulous and arrange all these for them.
At that moment, the old man and other people in the town welcomed Chen Wu and his group into the best inn in the town.
The innkeeper, also under Han Dayan's patronage, naturally allocated the best rooms in the top tier to the official and Shen Fenghe, and waived the room fees. The other prisoners were not so lucky and had to sleep in the large bunk bed, paying 20 wen each.
Xiao Yunshuo and Yuan Xu also opened a Tianzihao house, which happened to be next to Shen Fenghe and Qin Mengyue's room.
Chen Wu and Yuan Xun sold two of the dozen wolves on the cart to the innkeeper. Each wolf, including its meat and fur, was worth three taels of silver, for a total of six taels of silver.
Yuan Xun immediately said, "I'll go and give the silver to Madam Shen."
Having said that, he went upstairs without waiting for Chen Wu to speak.
This scene happened to be seen by Xiao Yunshuo who was leaning on the railing on the third floor, and his dark eyes couldn't help but darken.
Yuan Xun quickly reached the third floor and knocked on the door, saying, "Madam Shen, open the door."
Chen Fenghe opened the door and asked in surprise, "Master Yuan? What's the matter?"
Yuan Xun handed four taels of silver to Chen Fenghe and said, "This is the money from selling the two wolves, a total of six taels. As we agreed, we gave two taels to the brothers, and the remaining four taels are for you, Madam Shen."
After hearing this, Chen Fenghe did not refuse. She took the silver and said with a smile, "So that's how it is. Thank you very much, Mr. Yuan."
After all, she was now an exiled prisoner, so she could not sell the wild boars, wolves and other prey she hunted personally. She had to entrust the officials to do it for her. Therefore, she had previously agreed with Chen Wu and others that whenever there was such a transaction, she and the officials would split the profits 60% and 40%.
Chen Fenghe took the silver, but Yuan Xun showed no intention of leaving. Chen Fenghe looked up at him in confusion.
Yuan Xun raised his hand and touched his nose with embarrassment, then said with a smile: "Madam Shen, you don't have to cook tonight. The chef in this inn is quite good. I ordered a few side dishes and will have them delivered later..."
Before he could finish his words, Yuan Xu suddenly came over, clasped his fists and said, "Master Yuan, have you tried the food in this inn? Is it really delicious? I'm going to the kitchen to order food for my young master. I'd like to ask Master Yuan to come with me and recommend a few dishes for me..."
Having said that, he pulled Yuan Xun downstairs without saying anything.
Yuan Xun had always disliked this man and was so angry that he wanted to throw him off, saying, "Just ask the inn's waiter yourself. Why are you pulling me? Let go!"
Unexpectedly, this person's hands were like pliers, how could I break free?
"Don't be so cold! Help me!"
As Yuan Xu spoke, he dragged Yuan Xun downstairs in a hurry, leaving Chen Fenghe stunned.
What is going on?
However, she soon felt as if someone was staring at her silently, making her feel uneasy.
When she turned around, she saw Xiao Yunshuo standing tall and graceful, staring at her with his deep black eyes.
Looks like...catching someone committing adultery.
Chen Fenghe: “…”
Okay...
In ancient times, wasn't it a heinous crime for a married woman like her to talk to another man?
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