It was evening.
Su Wanwan was already sitting in a secluded inn outside Yong'an City, drinking tea.
Several guards who had been sent to protect Xiao Bin stood in front of him.
As soon as Xiao Bin entered, his face turned serious: "The government troops have already gone to that house in Maoling Village."
"So, the imperial court is making such a big fuss because they're looking for me?" Su Wanwan had no choice but to accept this fact.
But which force is looking for her?
Xiao Bin nodded solemnly.
"The Three Thousand Battalion and the Divine Machine Battalion have set up checkpoints at all the intersections. Let's stay here for a few days."
"Won't that interfere with your work?" Su Wanwan asked worriedly.
Weizhou is not far from here; it will only take a day or two to get there. The Weizhou Guard is unlikely to give him a long time limit.
"It's alright, I've already had someone send the purchased items back." Xiao Bin was meticulous and had already made these arrangements.
Looking at the few people in front of her, Su Wanwan felt very heavy-hearted.
These people are all very skilled and capable.
However, they faced a thorough search by the most elite imperial troops, with checkpoints set up everywhere.
They faced numerous difficulties in moving from Maoling Village to this place, and were almost intercepted.
To try to pass through the heavily guarded Juyong Pass in disguise was nothing short of wishful thinking.
There's no need for that.
These people are all treasured.
She had put a lot of effort into cultivating and carefully selecting them, and she couldn't bear to lose them.
She said with a hint of regret, "Guard Xiao, please help me take over this inn."
Xiao Bin frowned and remained silent for a long time: "You're not planning to go to Weizhou?"
"Yes, I'll settle down here. Guard Xiao can stay here when he goes to the capital to make purchases in the future."
With Su Wanwan's financial resources, buying an inn is a piece of cake.
Even though she is penniless now, Xiao Bin has more than enough money to take over the inn.
The innkeeper couldn't stop smiling at the price that was double the market price.
They immediately wrote the transfer document, took out the house deed, and waited to go to the government office the next day to change the deed.
This price is enough for him to buy an inn in the capital. Why should he struggle here and worry about not losing money every day?
The boss smiled, bowed, and took his leave.
Just as I came down the stairs, I saw a squad of Imperial Guards dressed in blue brocade armor and carrying curved swords rushing in through the main gate.
The Imperial Guards quickly secured all entrances and exits, placing the entire inn under martial law.
The whole process was quiet, without even a sound.
The waiter was about to ask a question when someone tapped him on the back of the neck with a scabbard, and he fell to the ground.
...
Inside the house.
Su Wanwan sat in the chair, looking at the transfer documents in her hand.
There was no joy on his face; instead, he looked sullen.
Xiao Bin frowned as he looked at her, and finally said, "If you want to go back to Jiangnan, I'll find a way."
He definitely can't go to Jiangnan under his current identity; the only way to go would be to fake his death and change his identity.
Su Wanwan didn't say anything, but her eyes reddened.
Ah, Jiangnan.
She has someone she cares about.
These past few months, I've been stuck in Beijing, unable to move around, but my longing for home has only grown stronger with each passing month.
Especially during this time when I am filled with anxiety and unease, I am even more grateful for the choice I made back then.
Xiao Bin pursed his lips.
A shadow fell over his handsome face as he gazed at Su Wanwan's slender and graceful figure.
He took a deep breath, pulled a handkerchief from his pocket, and handed it to her.
Suppressing her grief, Su Wanwan clutched her handkerchief and wept silently.
"Everything is fine, don't worry."
Xiao Bin's voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of reluctance and pity flickering in his eyes.
After holding back for a long time, he finally walked up to her and gently touched her hair.
This is a gesture with a soothing effect.
However, given their roles as guards and masters, their relationship was somewhat too intimate.
Su Wanwan finally couldn't hold back anymore and buried her face in his chest, crying her heart out.
Only in his presence could she completely let down her guard and vent her emotions that she couldn't express verbally.
He knew about and accepted all the shady and shameful things that couldn't be brought to the table.
Xiao Bin's ears twitched slightly as he looked down at Su Wanwan, who was still crying.
Faint footsteps were approaching outside the house; his hearing was excellent, so he could naturally hear them.
His hand stealthily reached for the knife at his waist.
After gripping the knife handle tightly, he quietly loosened his grip.
"Bang!"
The door was kicked open.
Su Wanwan flinched in fright.
Both of them turned their gazes toward the doorway at the same time.
One was fear, the other was composure.
Lu Xingjian was standing at the door, looking at them expressionlessly.
Only a dim candle was lit in the room, and the light shining from a distance was very weak at the doorway.
Su Wanwan could tell that the person at the door looked extremely frightening.
For a moment, she looked flustered, and her body tensed up.
The hand gripping Xiao Bin's clothes instinctively loosened its grip.
The person who arrived was actually... Lu Xingjian.
Xiao Bin noticed her change, and his two hands, which were hanging at his sides, suddenly moved and gently patted her delicate and slender shoulders.
His gaze was fixed on the dark figure at the doorway, his eyes slightly narrowed, his eyes cold and menacing.
Su Wanwan took a deep breath.
A cold wind blew in from outside.
The candlelight flickered.
The candlelight and darkness clashed and struggled in the silent night.
The shadows of the three people swayed gently on the wall.
Lu Xingjian's gaze was calm and cold as it fell on Xiao Bin's hand resting on her shoulder.
This man's provocation was so blatant.
Xiao Bin said politely but distantly, "Sir, our shop is full and we cannot serve you."
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