Chapter 743 Gathering - Encounter
Bai Moqin's attention was naturally not on the girl or the shopkeepers and shop assistants, because his eyes were fixed on the boy standing outside the shop.
As the girl rushed in and was held down, Bai Moqin watched as the boy quickly went around to the counter, and then, while everyone's attention was on the girl, he grabbed a handful of coins from inside the counter and quickly slipped out.
"So that's how it is. So that's what that sentence meant."
Bai Moqin clapped her hands and immediately understood what Gu Shuyan meant by entering the palace through the side gate used for purchasing.
Bai Moqin wanted to make arrangements immediately, but she was still on the street with so many people following her, and she had made some moves in her excitement. Now she had to do something to cover it up.
Bai Moqin glanced at a bookstore not far away and walked in without hesitation.
However, with this decision, Bai Moqin never expected that she would meet someone she never anticipated, and more importantly, this person would help her later.
Inside the Jin State's imperial prison.
One night after Xu Yunzhi met the old man, Xu Yunzhi, who had not been in contact with the outside world, whistled.
The jailer, who had never given Xu Yunzhi a second glance, glanced at his sleeping companion after the whistle blew, took out a medicine bottle, waved it under Xu's nose, and then quickly walked over.
"Your subordinate greets the young master."
The jailer knelt on one knee before Xu Yunzhi, who quickly said, "No need for formalities, please get up."
What's the situation outside right now?
Xu Yunzhi had been cut off from the outside world for many days, and he was now eager to know what the old man had been doing while he was locked up here.
Without delay, the jailer quickly explained the situation outside.
It turns out that during the time Xu Yunzhi was imprisoned, the emperor had already given important positions to another prince and had also been collecting provisions and encouraging people to join the army.
"It seems that what he told me before was true."
The old man's previous words made Xu Yunzhi vaguely feel that he intended to use military force.
Now that large-scale grain requisitioning has begun, it seems that this war is truly unavoidable.
"Go back tomorrow and help me prepare some things, and also find someone to bring them to me."
As Xu Yunzhi spoke, he informed the jailer of everything. The jailer nodded upon hearing this, and then, as if nothing had happened, returned to his previous seat and continued to sleep.
The next day, during the shift change, the jailer indeed found everything Xu Yunzhi wanted.
Xu Yunzhi asked the jailer to bring some water, and then began his disguise in the prison.
Zhong Lin led the group on horseback towards the Jin Kingdom's palace at breakneck speed, but they ran into Xu Yunzhi halfway there.
"Are you all rushing off to rescue me?"
Xu Yunzhi raised an eyebrow and made a face that looked like he wanted to punch someone, looking at Zhong Lin and the others who looked travel-worn.
Zhong Lin and his brothers, who had worked so hard for him for so long, were all eager to try their luck after seeing him like this.
"We should have known better than our master to have gone to such lengths for you."
Zhong Lin made no attempt to hide the disdain in his eyes. If he had known it would turn out this way, he should have gone to Wei to meet the Crown Prince.
"Oh, you're getting angry already? Can't I treat everyone to dinner?"
Seeing that Zhong Lin was actually angry, Xu Yunzhi quickly calmed down and glanced at the town in the distance.
These days, the brothers have been eating dry rations every day. When they heard that Xu Yunzhi offered to treat them to a meal, they had no time to argue with him.
"We're going to the best restaurant."
Zhong Lin hesitated for a moment before speaking up for his brothers.
"Don't worry, as long as you don't drink alcohol, there's plenty of meat."
Xu Yunzhi patted his chest and then rode off towards the town.
The huge restaurant was immediately packed with dozens of people after Xu Yunzhi and his entourage entered.
To avoid drawing too much attention when he left, Xu Yunzhi dispersed everyone and only took four or five people with him for close protection.
However, once they joined Zhong Lin and his group, their small group immediately became a large group.
"No, don't you all know to split up and go your separate ways?"
Watching the group of people wolfing down their food, eating large mouthfuls of meat, Xu Yunzhi swore that he wasn't worried about the money in his pocket.
Zhong Lin picked up a chicken leg and took a bite, speaking unclearly, "Everyone is busy traveling, who has time to slowly split into groups? Once we reach the outskirts of the capital and enter the city one by one, who will know we're together? Besides, if you're imprisoned by the Jin emperor, we'll inevitably be hunted down along the way after rescuing you. It'll be safer if we stay together."
As Zhong Lin spoke, he took another big bite of meat, and after chewing a few times, he belatedly realized that he seemed to have made a silly mistake.
“Young master, I seem to have forgotten to ask if you have been locked up.” Zhong Lin’s words were not very clear, but this did not affect Xu Yunzhi’s hearing.
"Yes, he's been locked up, and in the most dangerous place."
Xu Yunzhi nodded, seemingly referring to someone else's affairs.
However, Zhong Lin's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this, "So the young master was released by the Emperor of Jin himself?"
Even a fool could guess with his little finger that someone imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison couldn't possibly be released so quickly. Moreover, this happened just as Yun Yichen and Gu Shuyan suspected he was in trouble.
"no!"
As expected, Xu Yunzhi's answer was the same as Zhong Lin's. He knew that if his master were here, he would say that he should be replaced again.
After all, he had come to the State of Jin for such an important matter, yet he completely forgot about the important matter because of Xu Yunzhi's two expressions.
The most foolish thing was that he not only forgot about it, but he also listened to Xu Yunzhi and came to this restaurant to eat.
"Brothers, hurry up and eat, then we'll get going immediately." Zhong Lin suddenly became tense.
If Xu Yunzhi hadn't asked him, he probably would have made a real mistake.
Zhong Lin felt that he had become increasingly careless in his work lately, and even his brain had become so slow to react.
"Actually, there's no need to rush. Let's all get a good night's rest, and we can set off tomorrow morning."
Xu Yunzhi instantly transformed into a caring older sister, appearing extremely considerate of everyone.
But Zhong Lin was no longer confused this time. He shook his head and quickly denied Xu Yunzhi's words.
The group consisted of tough men who were used to traveling, and they ate extremely quickly. In no time, the entire table of dishes was devoured.
Then, at Zhong Lin's command, everyone gradually retreated to the pipeline outside the town.
“Actually, we could stay in town for one night before leaving; there’s no need to rush,” Xu Yunzhi tried again to dissuade Zhong Lin.
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