Chapter 7, The Road Narrows

How will you return

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The young woman understood, however, that their appearance was somewhat peculiar and had no connection to the illicit salt trade. Although many officials and soldiers had been killed, the mountain villagers, being less experienced, might not comprehend the situation. On the other hand, it was different; they might resort to killing to silence others.

The woman's childhood name was Nunu. Hearing the young man call her by this name, a layer of embarrassed redness appeared on her graceful neck.

She was born into nobility and had little understanding of the lives of the common people, even less so of those in the border regions. However, it was not that she was entirely ignorant. She observed the battle yesterday very clearly; among so many fierce men, there was only one person with a brain, and that was the young man before her

"Madam, it is not possible; I still have younger brothers and sisters in the village"

There is.

I am called Zhao Niannu

Where is your husband?

Zhu Guan, it should be fine now. I estimate that Hei Ao Ling is probably in chaos right now. Does the government truly disregard the feelings of the people?

Why should I follow you

The mistress returned and said: "We cannot go to your village"

The woman and the maid consciously distanced themselves from the crowd

She gestured with her lips towards her companion, and the two of them conferred for a while at the side

The sky gradually turns to dusk

However, Wang Ju still said, "Relaxing? Mount Tai, Yangzhou, West Lake in Hangzhou, where can't one relax? Why come to the border?"

"Wait a moment," Wang Ju turned around to find Zhu Qing and began to discuss with him. In fact, Zhu Qing was currently in a state of confusion, lacking any clear opinions.

Wang Ju tries to use a joking tone as much as possible

"I haven't seen any suspicious contraband come through," said a burly man by the roadside

"If we go any further, we will have to part ways with the host. They are heading to Yanzhou City, while we are returning to the village. You all must come with me," Wang Ju glanced at Zhu Qing, who was not far away, and said in a low voice.

You must not speak carelessly

A jade hairpin, with a color that is exceptionally pure, and the craftsmanship is equally exquisite

You have also seen that this path is quite perilous, hence there are many inexplicable taboos. Although I have made some arrangements, changes are constantly disrupting the plans. To put it bluntly, your origins are unclear... You must come with me. Rest assured, I am not like the other villagers, and I am much younger than Lady Zhao, so I will not take you back to be my wife.

This is the reward I offer you. And - picture - book '' The woman removed the hairpin from her head

"Young man, my lady can no longer walk," said the concubine

Then who came to Yan Prefecture with you

A very ordinary name

The woman hesitated for a long time before finally saying: "The mother-in-law is fierce, and the husband is rude; I have left the Central Plains to take a break and clear my mind"

Not even for a moment can we stay; we must leave here quickly and also leave Yanzhou swiftly. You are not private merchants, nor are you of the same ilk!

What are you talking about? asked the concubine.

My wife said that we are going home

One must believe

"Weng Weng, as agreed, we must travel through the night."

I would like to request your escort to take us back

"It's no use even if I beg. Fine, consider it as if I never said anything." Wang Ju felt somewhat irritated

Wang Ju immediately flagged down an empty ox cart and promised the driver the fare for the journey. The three of them climbed onto the cart. It was a very simple ox cart, lacking even a canopy; it was essentially a large flatbed cart, with an ox in front and a two-wheeled cart at the back. The two-wheeled cart had only two wheels and consisted of a large platform made from several wooden planks, with nothing else added. However, having it was better than walking and also faster than walking. It was a very simple ox cart, lacking even a canopy; it was essentially a large flatbed cart, with an ox in front and a two-wheeled cart at the back. The two-wheeled cart had only two wheels and consisted of a large platform made from several wooden planks, with nothing else added. However, having it was better than walking and also faster than walking

Beijing, ah. "And books.

Wang Ju stared at the hairpin and asked, "Where is your home?"

You tell the villagers in the township that during this period, they must not go out, and they must not engage in any labor.

We can hire a carriage, and then we can reach the capital in less than twenty days

"Rest assured." But how can the two women feel at ease? Wang Ju also has no solution; even if he lets them go, can they return to Yanzhou?

Wang Ju nodded, yet countless thoughts were swirling in his mind, his eyes fixed on the east, where there lay the largest city in the world, known as Tokyo Bianliang

Not long after, the coachman said: "Up ahead is the Zhao'an Stronghold. It is getting late; should we stop and rest?"

Wisdom is the true power

The atmosphere is a bit cold

Because she had no need to lie. Even if she were to lie, if there were family members in Yanzhou who had been missing for several days, they would surely be searching for them throughout the city, and thus the Zhu Qingdong family would have found out immediately.

Is it really necessary to pay the fare with a hairpin

"The main road is ahead; depending on our luck, we may encounter horse-drawn carriages and ox carts. We must leave this place immediately"

They are also eating something, a few pieces of flatbread, made from real white flour

The two women had no choice but to push forward with all their might

Not only did the officials and soldiers die in the battle, but several villagers also lost their lives, and many others were injured. Being a pack animal is very dangerous; it was once merely a rumor, but now it has truly befallen them.

Three people sat in the car in silence

Although this place is already far from the recently fought Black Cliff Ridge

You should give it to that Manager Zhu; he should know its value. If it is still insufficient, I have a little maid in Yan Prefecture who still has some money.

I?

Do you want money

"What a coincidence." The woman lowered her head, clearly unwilling to discuss the matter.

Aren't you being stubborn?

Wang Ju walked over and asked, "May I ask your esteemed name, madam?"

Well then, the coachman remained silent in consideration of the usual fare.

Otherwise, you will be in danger

Bianliang

Please

Nunu, a lovely name

In one breath, they ran for over ten miles, and the eastern horizon gradually brightened. Only then did everyone sit down, take out their provisions, and hastily eat by a small stream.

At dawn, it is precisely the darkest hour, yet everyone begins to stumble and set off on their journey once more, not even daring to light their torches

However, Wang Ju had to ask, after this incident, there were two unknown women mixed in the team, it was impossible not to inquire, could they really kill them?

"Excuse me, sir," the woman said politely as she walked over

The concubine Da... had not yet spoken, but the woman stopped her. It was somewhat impolite; during the Song Dynasty, when inquiring about a woman, one would typically ask for her surname and her order of birth. For instance, if her surname was Zhao and she was the ninth in line, she would be addressed as Lady Zhao Nine. However, no one would ask for her given name, except in the case of interrogating female criminals.

My family has an official in the Central Plains

The three arrived at the main road, and Wang Ju asked again, "Do you have any money in the city?"

This side is in complete disarray, and that side is also in complete disarray

"Is there another big man on the road to the north?" another big man asked. Suddenly, he squinted his eyes; he saw a vehicle with three people in it. The speed of that battle was too fast for him to remember most of the faces, but he could temporarily recall the appearances of three individuals: two peculiar women and a slender, delicate-looking young man, who was the one that shot Meng Du's head with an arrow.

Let us take a break for a while

In a moment, there lies a road ahead, a true road! The road from Guanqun City to Yanzhou, before the ban on trade, was bustling with activity. Although trade has been prohibited, there are still many pedestrians on the main road.