"No." Lou Yunchun asked again, "Has anyone else come to see Master Du recently?"
The guard thought for a moment and asked, "During this solar term, many people have come to see you, sir. I wonder who you are referring to?"
"Two women and five servants."
"I've been here before, but I didn't see anyone. I come here every day to inquire about Lord Du's news. I came here again this morning."
Lou Yunchun is the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple. He came here to look for someone and was so specific. Could he be secretly investigating a wanted criminal?
Thinking that his master had been banished here, and even though he had been rehabilitated, he was inevitably implicated in other cases, the guard cleverly said, "Have these men committed a crime? If you are looking for someone, I know where they are staying. I can bring them with me and help you capture them."
He thought happily: Maybe I can make a contribution and become successful from now on.
Seeing the guard's eager expression, Lou Yunchun was speechless for a moment, "That's my family."
"Please forgive me, sir!" The guard almost fell to the ground.
He then remembered that when the group came to inquire, they had shown their travel permits. Wasn't the surname Lou on the permit? And those people were staying at the post station, so they were the families of officials.
Oh my, fame and fortune make me dizzy, and I forgot about it for a moment.
He was about to kneel down and confess his crime when Lou Yunchun reached out and lifted him up, asking, "You said you knew where they were staying. Could you point me in the direction?"
"They are staying at the official inn in this county. I will show you the way." This was a good opportunity to atone for his sin.
Lou Yunchun said sternly, "Guards are not allowed to leave their posts without orders. I can go by myself."
The guard pulled the corners of his mouth stiffly. How could this give him the impression of dereliction of duty?
"When Master Du returns, I will definitely convey the news of your visit. I will not delay you for now. Please do as you please."
Lou Yunchun nodded, then led the horse and turned to walk towards the river.
"Farewell, sir. Take care." The guard breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Lou Yunchun walking away. Although this man was young, his aura was no weaker than that of Lord Du. He was frightening when he frowned.
It’s better to send him away.
When Lou Yunchun arrived at the post station, a postman came forward to inquire about him. When he saw his pass, his expression immediately became respectful. He stepped forward to hold his horse for him, and then asked someone to inform the chief clerk to come out and greet him in person.
Lou Yunchun couldn't wait any longer and walked quickly into the gate of the post station. Another postman followed him and led the way for him.
As soon as he entered the inn, he saw two people sitting in the courtyard playing chess. Lou Yunchun glanced at them, then stopped and shouted to one of them, "You San."
"Didn't you say you were going to the academy..." You San thought that his companion had a change of heart and came back to accompany him, but when he turned around, he saw that it was Lou Yunchun. He was so scared that he almost jumped off the table.
"Young Master, Young Master! Why are you here!" Then he quickly stepped forward and took the luggage from Lou Yunchun's hand.
When he saw You San, Lou Yunchun felt relieved that he had finally caught up with him.
"Where is Madam Xu?"
"I left early this morning and headed for Beishan Academy on the other side of the river."
Beishan Academy? He must have gone to look for Du Hui.
"Where are Shan Bo and Liu Mei?"
"There were three other brothers who went together."
The man playing chess with You San was the inn's chief clerk. Seeing You San's respectful attitude towards the visitor, he stepped forward, bowed, and asked, "Who is this?"
The postman who led the way in hurriedly said, "This is Lord Lou, the Junior Secretary of the Dali Temple." He then introduced Lou Yunchun, "Lou, this is Yan, the Chief Clerk of our post station."
Upon hearing this, Yan Zhubu was about to bow again, but was interrupted by Lou Yunchun, "Excuse me, Zhubu, how do I get to Beishan Academy?"
Yan Zhubu said, "Take the ferry across the river from Luobosi Ferry, then go straight up the stone steps until you pass a carved cliff."
"Thank you very much."
"No..." You're welcome. Before he finished speaking, Lou Yunchun had already walked out of the yard.
You San hurriedly chased after him, but was sent back by Lou Yunchun to continue looking after the luggage.
He couldn't help but sigh. Now that the young master was here, it was his fate to look after the luggage.
The chief clerk followed him out and asked, "Master Lou, why are you rushing to Beishan Academy in such a hurry?"
You San replied, "Chasing our future young lady."
"Who?" The chief clerk came over. "That lady Xu?"
Isn't that obvious? "Who else could it be but her?"
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