When Xie Ling and the others walked out of the secret room, the sky was slightly clearing up.
The sky in the east was turning pale as if a fish belly had passed. The whole of Shangjing had just woken up. The streets were filled with people selling breakfast, setting up stalls to sell vegetables, and people getting up early to hang out.
Who would have thought that the exit of the secret room was next to a brothel?
The three of them were standing in the alley next to the brothel. Hua Niang above their heads didn't notice and a basin of water fell down. Fortunately, Xie Ling reacted quickly and was not drenched.
Hua Niang was surprised, leaned forward, and covered her mouth with her hands and chuckled coquettishly: "Oh, little sir, I'm sorry, how about you come up and I will make amends to you?"
Xie Ling had a new face at this moment, and with his thin demeanor, he looked quite handsome.
Wei Linglong put her hands on her hips and said, "Get lost! Who wants to go up there?"
Hua Niang looked at Wei Linglong's face, snorted, and muttered, "What a beautiful flower paired with cow dung."
Wei Linglong was so angry that her eyebrows raised.
Xie Ling patted her on the back to comfort her.
Wei Xiuchu looked at the intimate behavior between the boy and girl and his expression was somewhat moved.
Does Linglong like peace and tranquility?
Having said that, the two of them are indeed quite close, and Linglong also relies on An Ning...
An Ning is a calm child with a steady personality, calm work style, and outstanding medical skills. He is indeed a good choice.
Wei Linglong tilted her head, "Uncle, what are you thinking about?"
Wei Xiuchu coughed lightly to hide his thoughts, "No."
The three of them had just taken two steps when they saw a team of patrolling soldiers.
The walls along the street were covered with wanted posters for Wei Xiuchu and Xie Ling, with a reward of three thousand taels of gold. People in teahouses and taverns were discussing the matter enthusiastically.
"How could Prince Yong possibly rebel? This is truly ridiculous!"
"I don't believe it either. What reason does Prince Yong have to rebel?"
"Who can tell what the royal family is doing?"
.......
Wei Xiuchu looked stern and his back was straight.
Even if you try your best to discredit me, what can you do?
Right and wrong are always in the heart of people.
Xie Ling and the other two walked down the street without attracting the soldiers' attention at all.
First, they changed their appearance.
Secondly, there were two people on the wanted warrant, but now there are three of them.
Xie Ling asked in a low voice: "Which door do we go out from?"
"Suzakumen. The commander guarding the city of Suzakumen is greedy for money. If you give him some silver, he will definitely let you go."
The sky was getting brighter and brighter. Wei Zhaoshangjing was very big. When the three of them arrived at the Suzaku Gate, it was already noon.
Xie Ling bribed with the prepared words: "Sir, please be kind. I came to Wei Zhao to do business. I received a letter from home yesterday saying that my mother is seriously ill. I must take my uncle and sister back to see her!"
Then, he quietly handed over two silver notes worth one thousand taels.
The general took the money silently, but when Xie Ling and the others wanted to pass through the city gate, he drew the long sword at his waist and blocked their way. "No. The imperial edict has been issued, and I still want to protect my head."
Xie Ling raised her eyes and almost wanted to slap the general.
Damn it, if I don’t give it to you, don’t take my money!
Depend on!
Xie Ling handed over another two thousand silver notes and whispered, "Sir, please be kind. I really have something urgent to deal with."
The general confiscated all the money this time and just shook his head.
Suddenly, the general's eyes flashed with surprise, and he knelt down suddenly, "I pay my respects to the Crown Prince."
For a moment, Xie Ling felt like she was falling into an icy cave.
Wei Wuji is here? Then we can’t get out!
Wei Linglong raised her eyes and stared straight ahead.
On the wide street, the sun was shining brightly, and a young man in gorgeous clothes was walking slowly, wearing an elegant jade crown.
He raised his glassy eyes slightly, glanced at Xie Ling and the other two indifferently, and asked in a cold voice, "What's going on?"
The general quietly stuffed the banknote deeper into his pocket and said flatteringly, "Your Highness, this man said his mother was dying and begged me to let him go. But I am conscientious in my duty, how dare I let him go!"
The general was very happy.
He has been a briber all his life, and the only time he was honest was when he met the prince. He is so lucky.
Just when he was feeling complacent, he heard the young man's indifferent voice, "Since there is an emergency at home, let him go."
The general was so frightened that he almost bit off his tongue. The order from the palace was that not even a mouse could be let out!
But he didn't dare to question it, and waved his hand and said, "Let it go."
Xie Ling bent down, looking like an ordinary citizen, "Thank you, Your Highness!"
Wei Wuji waved his hand, "Let's go quickly."
Wei Linglong was a little dazed, and Xie Ling quickly dragged her away.
Wei Wuji kept staring at the backs of the three people as they left.
When he glanced at Wei Xiuchu's legs, surprise flashed in his eyes.
But in the end, all fell silent.
The young man turned around, his eyes returning to their cold look.
He ordered his subordinates, "Don't let any one go! Search thoroughly!"
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Things were much easier once they were out of the city. Xie Ling found a driver and took them to Liujiang Wharf.
The three of them were lucky, as they had just arrived when a cargo ship happened to be heading to Tonghua City.
Amid the vast sea of smoke, Shangjing gradually faded away.
Xie Ling was a little surprised at how smooth the journey was.
Wei Linglong held her chin with her hands, feeling very conflicted.
Did the emperor recognize them?
Did he let them go on purpose?
Until arriving at Tonghua City, Wei Linglong still had no answers to these questions.
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