The prince is out of reach, and Sun Xudong in the capital city cannot be let go.
Just do it! If the order to move south comes down and the enemy leaves the city, it will be difficult to find him.
Gu Xinran waved and called Xiao Ba over, tentatively saying, "Xiao Ba Ge, can you get another horse?"
Xiao Ba looked Gu Xinran up and down. "Do you want to ride? You're not tall enough, and you haven't practiced well, so it's not suitable for you. A mule cart is slower, but warmer, so it's more suitable for you."
Gu Xinran is not short now. After constant exercise and the transformation of spiritual spring water, he is already 1.56 meters tall.
"Tsk, you underestimated me." He jumped on his horse and disappeared in a moment.
Gu Xinran worked in a horse riding club before the end of the world, so he knew how to ride. Now that he has good skills, he can ride like a fish in water.
Xiao Ba was impressed by her show and looked at Gu Xinran who came back after a circle and stomped her feet.
"Oh, that's good. Have you learned it? It must be cold. Come back to the mule cart and warm up."
It's really cold when riding a horse. If you go to the provincial capital, you should wrap your legs and wear more clothes.
Gu Xinran squinted at Xiao Ba and said, "I've ridden your horse a few times. You're a natural horseman. There's nothing I can do about it. Can you get it? Otherwise, give me your horse. I have urgent business to rush to the capital."
"Can you get it? Grandpa Gu and the others will let you go?"
"I'll take you with me. They'll be able to arrive in two days. We're just one step ahead."
Xiao Ba remembered his master's instructions to follow Gu Xinran's arrangements, so he decided to go with her.
"Wait for me for an hour." Xiao Ba said this and rode away.
When the Gu family saw that the two of them had not kept up with the team, they stopped and waited.
Grandpa Gu looked at her worriedly, "Ran Ran, what are you two doing? Where did Xiao Ba go?"
Gu Xinran climbed onto the mule cart, adjusted his tilted hat, and answered seriously, "Little Myna has gone to prepare things. We have urgent matters to attend to, so we need to ride to the capital city in advance."
Grandpa Gu tightened the reins and asked anxiously, "What happened?"
Grandma Gu and Mother Gu also stopped sewing and waited quietly for her answer.
Tsk, having too many people care about you is also a sweet burden.
Gu Xinran smiled and said perfunctorily: "It's nothing serious, I'm going to meet someone. You should be able to arrive the day after tomorrow. We will be apart for two days. Don't worry too much."
Grandma Gu stuck her head out and felt the whistling north wind. She was worried and said, "It's too cold to ride a horse. How about a carriage? Let's put this carriage on Xiao Ba's horse."
"Grandma, the carriage is too slow. We're only about eighty or ninety miles from here to the city. We'll be there in two hours if we gallop."
Everyone knew that Gu Xinran was determined and could not be persuaded once he made a decision. With Xiao Ba by her side, it was not a big problem, so they agreed.
Grandpa continued to drive the mule cart.
Grandma was in the carriage, preparing dry food and clothes for her.
Mother Gu brought out two newly made fur coats, handed them to her, and whispered, "Wrap them tightly when you ride. Give the larger one to Xiao Ba."
"Give this to grandpa first. It's cold when driving. The little starling has magical powers to protect him, so he won't be afraid of the cold." Gu Xinran told jokes to amuse his family.
"It's okay. Your mother and I will hurry up and sew the other two pieces tomorrow."
"I have the best grandma and mother in the world!" Gu Xinran flattered.
Everyone returned to normal under her sweet words.
Soon, the gong sounded, signaling lunch break.
When it was almost time for dinner, Xiao Ba brought back a strong horse.
The two had a hearty meal and prepared to set off.
Mr. Fan was the most excited when he learned that she was going to the provincial capital, despite all the worried instructions from her family.
Pulling her aside, he said anxiously with a dark face, "You said not to act rashly, what are you doing?"
Seeing Mr. Fan's fury, Gu Xinran hurriedly comforted him, "Uncle Fan, I will keep an eye on Sun Xudong when I go to the capital, but there are more important things. Don't worry, I cherish my life very much."
Mr. Fan stared into Gu Xinran's eyes. Seeing that her eyes were clear and her emotions were stable, he felt relieved and let go of her hand.
Finally we can set off!
Gu Xinran threw a cloak to Xiaoba, and then she was fully armed with three layers of clothes inside and outside, dressed like a ball, wrapped in the cloak, took the luggage prepared by her mother, and got on the horse.
Oh, I didn’t make it. I was wearing too many clothes and wasn’t flexible. It took me several attempts before I finally climbed onto the horse’s back with funny movements.
Xiao Ba watched the commotion from the sidelines and said, "Your way of rolling onto the horse is quite unique."
Gu Xinran was not embarrassed either, "You talk too much, lead the way quickly!"
She was speeding all the way, her butt was broken into eight pieces, and her legs almost didn't belong to her.
As the sun sets, the city gate of Chengzhou Prefecture appears before our eyes.
Xiao Ba jumped off his horse.
Gu Xinran wanted to get down, but her body wasn't up to the task! She was really thankful she'd put on an extra layer of cotton pants, otherwise her thighs would have been rubbed raw.
Seeing that she was still not coming down, Xiao Ba asked, "What's the matter? You can only walk to the city gate."
Gu Xinran pounded her legs and said pitifully, "Let me lend you my hand. Do you think I can get down like this?"
Xiao Ba suppressed his laughter and slowly helped her off the horse.
Gu Xinran slowed down before following Xiao Ba, leading the horse towards the city gate.
As we approached the city gate, the first thing we saw was a sea of refugees, perhaps several hundred in number, starving and cold, with empty eyes.
Xiao Ba was on guard with a knife in hand, exuding an imposing aura. No one came to beg, but they stared at the horses and drooled.
This city gate should be five stories high, majestic and spectacular, more magnificent than the Dafeng County city gate, and it also makes the refugees look more humble and desolate.
The city gate fee is fifty coins per person, and the horse fee is also fifty coins.
This is a preferential price for people from Chengzhou. Outsiders pay 500 coins per person. Refugees who cannot afford the entrance fee gather more and more at the city gate.
Gu Xinran and Xiao Ba entered the city smoothly.
The roads here are wide, the buildings are tall, and there are many shops, but only a few are open.
The two of them wandered around for a long time before they found a nice inn.
Hearing the doorbell ring, the shopkeeper, without even looking up, asked, "Sir, are you staying here or just stopping by?"
Xiao Ba replied, "Stay in the hotel, and bring some delicious food if you have any."
The shopkeeper looked up and glanced at them. With horses and cloaks, it must be a big deal, and a smile appeared on his face.
"Xiao Mu, Xiao Lin, come and lead the horses for the guests."
"The upper room is five hundred wen a room. Considering your status, this is the right place for you two."
"Two upper rooms."
The shopkeeper sighed and added, "Let's make it clear first. We don't have water for bathing here. Even if you have money, you can't get water."
"Xiao Ba nodded and paid promptly.
Seeing that the customers were not disgusted, the shopkeeper happily led them to the table and personally served them and took their orders.
Xiao Ba handled the whole process, and Gu Xinran was really exhausted and had no energy left.
She was wrapped up like a ball and followed behind, with only her eyes showing. She made no sound and others couldn't even tell whether she was a man or a woman, old or young.
After eating, I went back to my room to take off my clothes, tidy up my appearance, and walked out to get to know the environment first.
Xiao Ba followed behind to protect him.
I didn’t expect the location of this inn to be so good, just two miles away from the government office.
When the lights come on, the most lively places are the brothels and pavilions. Even drought cannot stop the rich from enjoying themselves.
Gu Xinran, who was not short of money, was eager to try, but was stopped by Xiao Ba, "You are a little girl!"
"I really want to see the extravagant and decadent life of your ancient people!"
"What ancient people?"
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