Chapter 661 The Moment Before Leaving the City
Early the next morning, they prepared to set off.
Arslan came to pick up Nan Yan and Tong Yuhua in person. When he saw Nan Yan coming out, his eyes were bloodshot and he looked haggard, and he frowned.
"Didn't you sleep well last night?"
"Uh-huh."
Nan Yan nodded perfunctorily and glanced around subconsciously.
This house was so quiet as if nothing had happened. Ran Xiaoyu packed up some food last night and left. Now, she should be around, protecting herself in a way that she couldn't see.
Everything seems like a dream.
If it weren't for the too-real fear and the warmth brought by Ran Xiaoyu, she would probably really think that everything that happened last night was just a dream.
Sensing that she was a little distracted, Arslan asked, "What's wrong with you?"
“…”
Nan Yan turned around and looked at him, shaking her head: "I'm fine."
As he said this, he looked up at Arslan again.
"Did you meet the owner of this place yesterday?"
“…”
"I've been disturbing you here for two days, and I haven't even thanked the owner of this place."
Arslan's expression was slightly shaken, but he immediately said calmly: "It's okay."
“…”
"let's go."
It seemed that he didn't want to reveal at all who the owner of this place was, so Nan Yan had no way to ask more.
So, the group walked out.
Along the way, Nan Yan looked at the house with extreme caution, but it was almost the same as when she came here. Apart from the maids and servants, there was almost no one there.
There is no sign to identify the owner of the house.
This really looks like an ownerless house.
Who was Arslan here to discuss this matter with? And what was it about?
Nan Yan was full of doubts, but she couldn't ask any questions, so she could only walk out dejectedly. When she arrived at the gate, their caravan had already brought enough water and dry food. They got on the carriage and set off to leave Hecheng.
As we head north, the weather becomes increasingly hot and humid.
That afternoon, they arrived in Peking.
Before entering the city, the convoy stopped to rest for a while. Nan Yan was not surprised. Beiping was a border city between the Kingdom of Neng and the Kingdom of Yan. It had just been fought in a war a while ago and was heavily guarded.
They, of course, have to be careful.
However, when they set off, Arslan got on their carriage.
The weather was already hot, and it became even more stuffy for a grown man like him to get into the carriage. Nan Yan frowned subconsciously.
Arslan smiled and said, "Please forgive me."
“…”
"Once we leave the city, I won't disturb you and the old lady."
“…”
Nan Yan looked at his eyes with a sly smile in them and finally understood.
He was worried that he would cause trouble in the city of Peking.
After all, this is Zhu Feng's "territory".
Nan Yan said calmly, "Actually, wouldn't it be more convenient if you just tied me up and gagged me?"
Arslan smiled calmly and said, "I've said before, I won't do anything that offends a beautiful woman."
“…”
"Don't treat us, the people of Dian, as rough people."
“…”
"Besides—"
He glanced at Nan Yan, his eyes gleaming: "How could I treat my own 'relatives' like this?"
These words made Nan Yan's heart tremble again.
Then, the carriage shook and began to move forward.
Their convoy entered the avenue, and soon, they heard the noises around them becoming noisier.
After entering the city gate, the surroundings became even more lively.
Nan Yan had stayed in Peking for quite some time before. Although there was war at that time and she was not completely free to wander around, she could still vaguely feel the hustle and bustle of Peking.
But this time, it seems to be a little more lively.
She subconsciously lifted the curtain and looked outside.
I saw many workers moving bricks and carrying wood under the city wall to build the wall.
By the way, she still remembered that when her uncle left Peking, he told her that he was appointed as the Minister of Works to build the city of Peking.
Unfortunately, I won’t be able to see him this time.
Although she did not have a good relationship with Gu Tingchun and the others, she had a very good impression of this smart and capable uncle.
After all, everyone likes to deal with smart people.
Nan Yan looked around. Although building a city was not an easy task, especially a large border city, everything in front of her was arranged in an orderly manner. Gu Tingqiu was indeed a capable man.
If Zhu Feng saw all this, he would probably be happy too, right?
But……
Zhu Feng, will he come?
Nan Yan's heart is actually very conflicted.
Deep down, she really wanted to find out about her life experience, but after being away from Zhu Feng for such a long time, it would be a lie to say that she didn't feel sad.
I dream about him at night.
Since they met, the two have never been apart for such a long time.
Will he miss me as much as I miss him?
still--
Is there Concubine Ning beside him?
When she thought of this, Nan Yan felt depressed again and slowly lowered the curtain.
Arslan had been sitting opposite her, not missing even the slightest change in her eyes. At this moment, he smiled and said, "We will be able to leave the city soon."
“…”
"When we arrived at the Kingdom of Neng——"
Nan Yan raised her head and looked at him.
Arslan said: "Perhaps, it will be a new beginning for you?"
“…”
“In the past, you could let go of all the people and things that bothered you and completely ignore them.”
Nan Yan glanced at him and said calmly, "I'll decide what to think."
Arslan smiled.
Just as their carriage continued to move forward, after a long time, they finally saw the city wall in front of them. Like before, there were many workers building it, and everyone was busy in an orderly manner.
There were also some soldiers and overseers.
And in front of us is the open city gate.
Nan Yan took a deep breath and watched their carriage heading there quickly. They only needed to go a short distance and they would be out of the city of Beiping.
But at this moment, suddenly, a warning sound of gongs and drums was heard from the city wall.
Dangdangdang——
What's going on?
Nan Yan suddenly opened her eyes wide and saw that the pedestrians around her were in chaos, and all the workers ran down from the city wall. A large number of soldiers suddenly rushed out from both sides and rushed towards the city gate.
Arslan's brows suddenly furrowed.
The driver in front and several guards immediately rushed forward and whispered at the window, "Your Majesty, have we been discovered?"
"Do you want to take action?"
As they spoke, the soldiers were already in sight.
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