Chapter 10 What We Take Away and What We Leave Behind



There were footsteps outside the door. The two guards sitting on the bed stood up and hopped towards the door.

Their ankles were tied up, so they couldn't run and walking was difficult. After a while, everyone felt that jumping was more convenient.

I don't know what kind of medicine was applied on my hands. Although I was not tied up, I couldn't use force to untie the rope. I could only eat, drink, defecate and urinate.

We have tried everything for so long and everyone has given up.

Being locked up in this small courtyard, he was not deprived of food and drink, nor was he frozen. He was given new clothes and bedding, and a few days ago he was even given freshly made rice cakes and tofu.

At first they were still shouting that they wanted to see Miss Jun, but these seemingly simple and honest villagers didn't say a word. They just stuffed something in their mouths when they were shouting and making noise, and their mouths were numb for three days.

Later I just accepted my fate.

"If she dares, she'll kill us." Jin Shiba said.

However, Miss Jun was obviously too cowardly. She didn't kill them and ignored them, as if she had forgotten about them.

The meals have been delivered at this time and will be placed at the door.

The two Royal Guards jumped towards the door as usual, but the footsteps outside did not stop and the door was pushed open.

The sunlight poured in and a female voice was heard at the same time.

"I had forgotten how many there were, if Uncle Lei hadn't reminded me." Liu Er said, and was startled when she saw the two people jumping over. "Hey, what are you playing?"

What are you playing? The two Jinyiwei's usually expressionless expressions turned a little angry.

What are we playing? We are being played by you.

Jin Shiba also sat up from the bed, but of course he did not jump over. Instead, he looked coldly at the little girl standing at the door.

The little girl was not aware of their anger at all. She walked in with her hands behind her back, looking left and right.

"Oh, you guys are living a comfortable life with good food, drink and accommodation," she said. "We are almost dying of exhaustion."

Irony? Mockery?

Jin Shiba looked at the little girl coldly and did not detect any such expression on her face.

I have to say, the acting is really good.

"Okay, pack up and go." Liu Er waved her hands and said, "I'm waiting for you, hurry up."

Walk?

What does it mean?

Jin Shiba looked slightly suspicious when he saw the villagers who were guarding the place come in with knives in their hands.

What does it mean to leave?

While thinking, several people cut the ropes on their feet.

The village was bustling with people, all gathered under a big tree at the entrance of the village, watching the troops getting ready to go.

The horses were newly delivered, and each person was equipped with two horses. Miss Jun did not use the horses in the village, although there were some horses for the escort masters such as Lei Zhonglian.

Lei Zhonglian and others also changed into new clothes, and Xia Yong, Yang Jing and others were helping to check the equipment on horseback.

"Why aren't we allowed to go this time?" a villager couldn't help but ask.

Lei Zhonglian coughed.

"Why? It just proves that we are better than you," he said.

We have been eating, living, training and fighting bandits together these days. We are now very familiar with each other and can joke with each other.

After hearing what Lei Zhonglian said, the villagers all laughed.

Liu'er came over with Jin Shiba and others, chatting and laughing. The villagers here still remembered them. Miss Jun had them tied up when they first entered the village and had kept them locked up until now. It was obvious that they were not Miss Jun's people.

Why is it released now?

The villagers' laughter faded and their expressions became thoughtful.

"Uncle Lei, they are here." Liu'er shouted.

Lei Zhonglian looked at Jin Shiba, and Jin Shiba and others also looked at him coldly.

"Give them luggage and choose horses." Lei Zhonglian said.

Two guards handed several sets of clothes to Jin Shiba and others. Jin Shiba took them coldly without saying a word.

"They are going too? They are not that powerful, are they?" A villager couldn't help but ask again.

If they only brought guards like Lei Zhonglian, they could understand it, but if they brought Jin Shiba along, things would definitely not be simple.

The villagers gradually understood what was going on.

Because they are troublesome, Miss Jun must be taken away.

If they don't come back, leaving these people here will bring danger to the village.

But there are some people that Miss Jun won’t take away, because they are not a trouble but rather people she needs to protect.

Take the troubles away and leave the things you love behind. This is clearly a preparation to never return.

"...I'm not going. I'm waiting for the lady here."

Liu'er's voice came from behind, clear and cheerful.

"…Miss will be back soon."

This time no one responded to Liu'er's words, and everyone looked at her with complicated expressions.

They had experienced this scene a long time ago.

The man also said, I will be back soon, you wait here, and then the man has not come back until now.

The laughter at the entrance of the village gradually stopped, but Liu'er was still unaware and continued to laugh happily, and the atmosphere became a little weird.

There were footsteps behind them, and everyone turned around to see Miss Jun and the woman coming.

They also changed their luggage, and a new carriage followed them.

Xia Yong walked over with a complicated expression.

"Miss Jun, everything is ready." he said.

Miss Jun smiled and nodded.

"Thank you, Uncle Xia," she said, hugging Liu'er who was bouncing towards her, "Please take good care of this girl."

He was obviously a man and his words were obviously nothing, but Xia Yong couldn't help but feel a lump in his throat.

"Why would I need them to take care of me?" Liu'er protested unhappily, "Don't worry, young lady. I will take good care of them when you are not around. I will make sure they have good food and drink."

Miss Jun smiled and patted her head.

Just as he was about to say something, the shopkeeper of Deshengchang came rushing in from outside.

"Miss Jun, Miss Jun, something's wrong." He blurted out without caring about the presence of so many people.

Miss Jun raised her hand to stop him.

"Things were already bad, so nothing can get any worse," she said.

The shopkeeper of Deshengchang swallowed what he was about to say and handed over a letter.

Miss Jun opened the letter and took a look at it, her expression expressionless and it was hard to tell whether she was sad or happy.

"Things are not going well." She turned to Mrs. Yu and handed her the letter.

Mrs. Yu took it and glanced at it, also without any expression.

"Well, it's faster and worse than I expected," she said.

Miss Jun smiled.

"Then let's walk faster," she said with a determined look.

Mrs. Yu also smiled.

"Okay," she said, holding out her hand.

Liu'er, who was standing nearby, subconsciously reached out and helped her onto the carriage.

"Hey, you can't get on by yourself. I'm not your girl." She came to her senses and muttered again, but still did not let go and helped Mrs. Yu into the carriage.

Lei Zhonglian also hurriedly asked everyone to mount their horses. Jin Shiba did not say anything, and with a stern face, he led the Jinyi Guards to mount their horses.

Miss Jun bowed to Xia Yong.

"Captain Xia, I'm leaving," she said.

Xia Yong looked at her, wanting to say something but stopping himself. Miss Jun looked at the villagers who had gathered around her, raised her head and scanned them one by one, as if she wanted to remember their appearance. Then she bowed slightly without saying anything else and got on her horse.

The shopkeeper of Deshengchang was also about to get on the horse, but Xia Yong suddenly stopped him.

"Miss Jun, I have something to ask the shopkeeper," he said.

Miss Jun had no questions and signaled the shopkeeper to stay.

The shopkeeper and the villagers watched Miss Jun and her group leave. People at the entrance of the village were reluctant to leave, and some children couldn't help but catch up with them.

Xia Yong did not follow or watch him go, he just pulled the shopkeeper aside.

"What happened again?" he asked.


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