Chapter 443: The Demon Concubine Who Brings Trouble to the Nation vs. the Bandit Emperor of the Founding of the Country 54
In the post station, Guo Yi had already counted the number of people and was ready to set off.
Pan Ying held the account book in his hand and smiled happily, "Thanks to the food and cloth that General Ji brought back yesterday, the deficit has finally been made up. At least we won't have to worry about food and clothing for a month. We also have gold in our hands, so it will be convenient to buy more when we get to Yuncheng."
Guo Yi snorted coldly. He knew that Ji Liao was no simple man. He could get so much food in just one trip. Who knew how many supplies and soldiers he had hidden in secret.
But he was still grateful in his heart that Ji Liao was able to take out the secretly hidden food and feed it to these people. As the person in charge of escorting the prisoners, he had to accept Ji Liao's favor.
"General Ji didn't run away yesterday. It seems that he really wants to be exiled. Lingnan is indeed a good place. The mountains are high and the emperor is far away. It is convenient to do anything."
"Since you are going to be exiled, you have to listen to me for one day here. Since your legs and feet are not convenient, you don't have to wear shackles anymore. Just be quiet and don't cause trouble. When you get to Lingnan, it won't be my business if you cause chaos."
With a smile on his face, Ji Liao took the blame for "intending to rebel in Lingnan". To be honest, having come to this point, it would be unreasonable for him not to rebel.
The emperor was determined to kill him. Luojing City was the emperor's world, but it was a different situation outside. My daughter was right. Exile was a way to survive.
"Thank you, Lord Guo. Lord Guo has also seen this along the way. If someone doesn't offend me, I won't offend him. If someone offends me, then I can only send him to hell. Don't worry, I am a very easy-going person and will never take the initiative to cause trouble."
"These grains were sent by Gang Leader Lin. I just helped transport them back. Gang Leader Lin is very rich and he will take care of all the grains in the future. But he wants to follow us all the way. Is that okay with you, Lord Guo?"
Guo Yi rolled his eyes. These two people were clearly in the same group. Why make such a clear distinction between them?
"What can I say about free food? Bring your baggage, line up, and follow us, let's go!"
As usual, Guo Yi walked in front, but as soon as he reached the gate, he was blocked by a group of people.
The blue-robed official and his runners blocked the door with gloomy faces, "Jeju City is under martial law today, no one is allowed to leave!"
Guo Yi took a step forward, and put the knife in his hand in front of the blue-clothed official. "I said yesterday that the exile team would only stay in Jeju City for one day and leave today. You promised us well at that time, but you invited us in like a lapdog."
"I am doing my duty under the order of the imperial court. You are just a seventh-rank official in Jeju City. Why do you stop me?"
The blue-robed official was so anxious that bubbles formed on the corners of his mouth. Yesterday he thought he had hooked up with Prefect Yan, and promotion and wealth were just around the corner. But this morning he heard that Prefect Yan was dead!
The prefectural government was in chaos. Some said that the whole city should be placed under martial law to search for the murderer, while others said that the matter should be reported to the emperor. The soldiers defending the city were like headless flies and simply pretended to be dead and refused to listen to anyone.
The blue-robed official was confused about the situation, and housekeeper Zheng had disappeared, so he could only bite the bullet and say, "Prefect Yan was assassinated by a gangster, and his body was hung at the city gate. The murderer has not been found yet. Before the matter is investigated, you are all suspects, and no one can leave!"
Pan Ying poked his head out from behind and shouted, "What do you mean by being assassinated by a villain? It's clear that he deserved it! Don't take us for fools. I went out to buy groceries today and heard it clearly on the street. It was spread with every detail."
"Yan Hongkang has done so many evil things that he will eventually perish. He caused a fire from heaven to burn down the warehouse. Evidence of his crimes is everywhere, and even street kids know about it."
"Someone saw your Majesty's personal guards last night. They were wearing silver armor and looked very majestic. Your Majesty is wise and has long known about Yan Hongkang's crimes. He sent someone to kill Yan Hongkang last night to serve as a warning to others!"
Guo Yi used his knife to force the blue-clothed official away and sneered, "Did you hear that? This is none of our business. Get out of here!"
The official in blue took a step back, very angry. He was an official in office, but how dare a mere constable be so arrogant!
He was considering whether to take action or not. The current situation was unclear. If he kept these people, he could use them as scapegoats if something really happened.
"It's a big show, so lively!"
A burst of brisk horse hoof sounds was heard. Lin Yuan was riding a horse, followed by several carriages and a group of strong men, all holding weapons in their hands, looking at them eagerly.
"Oh! What a coincidence, I meet Lord Guo again. I am passing by here as an escort. It is better to meet by chance than to invite him. Why don't we leave the city together?"
Lin Yuan had a smile on his face, looking very enthusiastic, but in his hand he held a spear with a silver tip pointing directly at the blue-clothed official.
"Please be kind and don't delay our trip."
The blue-robed official looked at Lin Yuan and his group. They all seemed to be experts. Besides, not everyone could open an escort agency. One had to have connections in both the black and white worlds.
He was a little scared. He knew that he would not be able to defeat all these bodyguards.
The blue-clothed official gritted his teeth and shouted to his subordinates, "Get out of the way and escort Lord Guo out of the city!"
The group successfully left the city gate.
Lin Yuan quickly pulled the carriage over and invited Uncle Ji to get in.
Ji Liao had no intention of riding in a carriage. He leaned on a crutch, pretending to be pitiful, and limped to catch up with Fang Huijia.
"Madam, please wait for me. Don't run so fast. My legs hurt!"
Fang Huijia knew that Ji Liao was pretending, but when she saw his pitiful appearance, she couldn't help but slow down her pace.
She felt much better these days. She used to get tired after walking a few steps, but now she can walk very fast and even leave Ji Liao, the fake cripple, behind.
"What are you doing here? How many things have you been hiding from me? Did you create the Royal Guards? I felt something was wrong the whole time. You said you were exiled, but how come you can get everything you want? You can even dig up ginseng?"
"You treated me like a fool and hid the truth from me. Seeing me worried and anxious, you felt very proud inside, didn't you?"
Ji Liao grabbed Fang Huijia's arm and carried another big pot for his daughter!
Those foods, those healing medicines, and even the ginseng were all made by their beloved daughter.
However, Ji Liaoning was willing to be the first to speak out, and he didn't want anyone to discover his daughter's secret. There were many people around, so he decided to wait for a chance to explain it to his wife later.
"Madam, please calm down. I will apologize to you and accept the punishment, okay? As long as you can calm down, I will do anything. My legs hurt. Madam, please feel sorry for me and give me a hand, okay?"
Fang Huijia was so annoyed that she lost her temper. The two of them walked forward in a loving manner.
Ji Liao held his wife's fingers tightly and said with a smile: "Although we have left Jeju City now, the matter of Jeju City has not been resolved yet. I will trouble you to help me get the emperor to sentence Yan Hongkang to death."
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