Chapter 430: The Demon Concubine Who Brings Trouble to the Nation vs. the Bandit Emperor of the Founding of the Country 41
Jeju City is the closest big city to Luojing and has the responsibility of protecting Luojing. The exile team had entered the territory of Jeju a long time ago, but they all walked on folk paths. This was their first time entering a big city.
The city walls stand majestically, easy to defend but difficult to attack. Entry into the city requires identity verification and registration of vehicles and horses, which is very strict.
Pan Ying took out the document from the Ministry of Justice and handed it to the soldier guarding the gate. "We came from Luojing to escort the prisoners to Lingnan. We passed by here and wanted to go in and rest. Please give us some convenience, sir."
The soldier frowned when he saw a group of exiles dressed in rags.
Pan Ying quietly stuffed the silver in and said with a smile, "Don't worry, sir. These prisoners won't go in. They don't deserve to go into the city to rest. They can just be kept in the wild outside. It's just that we have come such a long way and want to go in and relax for a while."
The soldier then felt relieved and waved his hand to let the officers in.
Guo Yi walked in the front. He left some people to guard the prisoners and led a group of people into the city.
As soon as we entered the city, an official in a green robe came down from the city wall, stared at us, and said loudly:
"How do you do your job? They have documents from the Ministry of Justice, why are you blocking them out? Hurry up and invite all the officials from the Ministry of Justice in!"
"It's even more unsafe to keep these prisoners outside the city. If they run away and become bandits, they will cause harm to the people. If they endanger Luojing City, don't you want to lose your heads?"
The soldiers did not dare to delay and immediately shouted at all the exiles to enter the city.
Ji Liao and others had already gotten off the carriage. Each of them was wearing a prison uniform. They mixed in with the exile team, neither ahead nor behind, and entered the city with their heads down.
Lin Yuan and others followed behind the exile team. There was a horse-drawn carriage, several ox-drawn carts, and a lot of young and middle-aged people. Only a few women followed.
They robbed Zhao Feitian of all his belongings. Zhao Feitian was working for Duke Yue and had no problems along the way, so he naturally had the customs documents issued by the government in his hand.
Lin Yuan couldn't understand these, so Ji Yunhuan modified the documents slightly, and they could be used smoothly everywhere and withstand any inspection.
A group of exiles gathered at the city gate. The blue-robed official came up to greet them warmly, "You all came from Luojing City on official business, so you should stay at the post station. Please follow me."
"The post station is now uninhabited, and the place is large enough to house these prisoners. There is no open space in this city, and these prisoners have nowhere to go except the post station."
Everyone had already entered the city, so Guo Yi could only nod and say, "Then I'll have to trouble you, sir."
When the group arrived at the post station, the officials were very polite and invited Guo Yi to stay in the best room. The runners were also accommodated. As for the prisoners, they were all locked up in the backyard. Once the gate was locked, it was easy to guard and there was no need to worry about the prisoners escaping.
Ji Yunhuan found a corner against the wall, and everyone formed a circle and gathered together. It was inconvenient to make a fire here, so they could only eat some light food. She was about to take out meat patties to share with everyone when the side door in the corner suddenly opened.
A well-dressed middle-aged man stood at the door, looking around.
The blue-robed official was very respectful to the man, nodding and bowing, saying, "Who do you want to see, sir? Just give me the order, and I'll bring the person here right away. I dare not trouble you, sir."
The middle-aged man lowered his voice and said, "He's just an ordinary prisoner. Don't make a fuss. I'll take him away and leave. Tomorrow I'll find a random excuse to smooth things over. If this is done, you'll get some benefits."
The middle-aged man took out a gold ingot and stuffed it into the official's hand. "If the news leaks out and the job is ruined, you know the consequences."
The official took the gold, smiled like a chrysanthemum, and said flatteringly: "Don't worry, sir, the escorting officers have been tired these days, and they can't control themselves when they see wine and meat. They have been drunk a long time ago and are snoring loudly. They won't come over."
The middle-aged man nodded with satisfaction, entered the backyard, and looked around one by one.
Soon, he saw Ji Liao sitting in the corner, with wood pieces wrapped around his legs. He was tall, with a dignified face, and an extraordinary aura. It was obvious at first glance that he was not an ordinary person.
The man showed a look of joy on his face. He rushed over and knelt in front of Ji Liao. He lowered his voice and said, "Time is urgent. There is no time to say more. Someone wants to harm the general. Please follow me and leave!"
Everyone was shocked. Xiao Lanhua shrank into Ji Yunhuan's arms. Ruyi looked around in panic. Ji Da stood up suddenly and stared around vigilantly.
This place is closed and the gate is locked. It is really a good place for murder and arson!
Fang Huijia's face changed. "This is the government's post station! If they start a fight here, how are they going to explain it to the world? Will they say the government is incompetent, or that the bandits are rampant and dare to come to the post station to kill people?"
Ji Liao sat with his back against the courtyard wall, patting his wife's hand to comfort her. He glanced at the middle-aged man and said calmly, "Too many people have wanted to kill me along the way, but unfortunately I am strong and will not die soon. You said someone wants to harm me, who wants to harm me? How? Who are you? How do you know someone wants to harm me?"
The middle-aged man was stunned for a moment and stammered, unable to answer.
He thought Ji Liao had been on the run all the way and would follow him if he heard of any danger. However, Ji Liao would not take the bait and was still so alert.
Ji Yunhuan took out meat patties and spiritual spring water from the backpack and distributed them to everyone as if nothing had happened. "Don't worry, it's still very safe here. Eat and rest early. We have to travel early tomorrow morning."
Xiao Lanhua trusted Sister Ji very much, so she started eating obediently after hearing what she said.
Fang Huijia also understood that this middle-aged man was very suspicious and was clearly trying to lure them out. The post station was actually safe and the enemy had no intention of taking action inside the post station.
The meat pie was still hot and gave off an enticing aroma. Everyone thought it was given by Lin Yuan, so they didn't say anything and started eating it in big mouthfuls.
The middle-aged man knelt on the ground, feeling somewhat embarrassed, but he still had to go on with the show. He pointed to the sky and swore, with a heavy face, "Every word I said is true. If I lied, I will be struck by lightning and die a miserable death!"
"The general's reputation has spread throughout the state of Jin. Everyone knows that the general has been wronged. I just couldn't bear to see the general die here, so I came to report the news. Even if the general doesn't care about his own life, does he not care about the lives of his wife and daughter?"
The middle-aged man stood up and clapped his hands. Several people dressed as guards rushed in from the side door quietly, which showed that they were all experts.
"These people are here to escort the general. Please leave as soon as possible!"
Guo Yi had reached the backyard without him knowing. The official from the post station wanted to stop him, but he knocked him to the ground with the back of his knife. Guo Yi strode over and stood in front of the middle-aged man.
He smelled of alcohol, but was obviously not drunk. His eyes were clear and he said firmly:
"What a grand ceremony! Ji Liao is a wanted criminal of the imperial court. I want to escort him to Lingnan. If I don't agree, no one can take him away!"
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