Chapter 2, A Great Disaster Approaches.

Zhensao quickly grabbed four buns, hesitated for a moment, and took two more. She wrapped them in paper, stuffed them into his hands, and muttered, "This is the last trip. Alas! Look at what you've become after being beaten up."

Yuwen Huaji sat in the hall of the General's Mansion, drinking hot tea, accompanied by the Yangzhou Governor Ye Chi Sheng.

In addition to being a transportation hub, Yangzhou is also a renowned fireworks capital that has been famous throughout the ages. Whether it's wealthy merchants, literary gentlemen who pride themselves on their eloquence, or adventurous swordsmen, if they haven't visited here, they cannot be considered true heroes of the romantic world. Therefore, the grandeur of this place is truly remarkable.

Zhang Shihuo personally took action and immediately noticed that the clothes behind Tian Wen were cut by a sharp weapon. His expression changed as he said, "Not good! It has been stolen."

Yuwen Hua and Lenglengdao: "Immediately close the city gates and capture all the thieves and ruffians for me. If they cannot produce what the emperor wants, they can forget about having their lives."

Xu Ziling was extremely agile. Although he was greatly surprised, he still understood and quietly rushed to meet Kou Zhong, hiding together in another dilapidated house with only three crumbling walls. They hid in a secret underground chamber specifically dug out to evade Yan Laoda, and even disguised the ground by covering it with fallen leaves and sand, leaving only a small gap for ventilation.

Zhang Shi and Dao: "Tian Wen's testimony stated that before his arrest, he had bumped into two 15 or 16-year-old delinquents, indicating that these two boys were likely the ones who stole the precious book."

The old Confucian hurried along the road, unaware that there was a rip in his clothes behind him. Just now, he tried to leave the city through the south gate, but was frightened back by the strict guards. Knowing it was not a good time to go out, he dared not return home and was afraid of burdening his friends. As he was hesitating, a figure suddenly appeared and blocked his way.

Zheng Sao was busy with sweat dripping down her face, when suddenly a young boy's head popped out from the crowd, smiling and saying, "Eight meat buns, hello Zheng Sao!"

After Yang Jian seized the imperial throne, three ministers who supported the Yuwen family of the Northern Zhou Dynasty rebelled. They were Wei Chi Zhou, the governor of Xiangzhou, Sima Xiaonan, the governor of Zhengzhou, and Wang Qian, the governor of Yizhou. These individuals were either relatives of the Yuwen family or loyal to the royal family of the Northern Zhou Dynasty.

Xu Ziling disappointedly said, "Next time when stealing things, never run into these people who look like teachers. This bizarre book is more difficult to understand than a heavenly book. Young Master Zhong, don't you often boast about being highly educated? Tell me, what is written on it?"

The sound of footsteps gradually fades away.

Tian Wen's face changed dramatically, and he couldn't even speak.

Xu Ziling looked down the road and saw an old Confucian scholar rushing towards the main street, seemingly in a panic, as if he didn't notice them.

Chen Shoubei, who is usually domineering, hurriedly stepped forward. As his eyes met with Yuwen Huaji's, his legs immediately went weak, and he knelt down, tremblingly saying, "I am here, sir!"

At this time, passersby noticed something unusual, but seeing the local lord surrounded by people, no one dared to inquire or intervene.

When Lao Feng, who came in from inside the kitchen, held a plate of steaming meat buns and handed them to the front of the stall for sale, impatient customers eagerly handed over their money.

Kou Zhong laughed heartily, stood up, covered the books with his clothes, and stretched lazily. "I, Young Master Zhong, will take charge of lunch. Come! Let's go home first and bring out the silver taels, then we'll go to the dock outside the city to make two deals without any capital. After that, we'll immediately flee far away. Otherwise, if that stinky boss finds out that we have a treasure in our possession, it will be disastrous."

Although they would love to beat up Yan Laoda, upon hearing about his current situation, they still feel reluctant in their hearts. They are also greatly shocked and do not know what has happened.

Yuwen Huaji breathed a sigh of relief and leaned back in the chair, as if the treasure book had already landed in his hands.

Yu Chi Sheng laughed heartily and said, "This is easy to handle. Unless they can grow wings on their ribs, as long as they remain inside the city, they won't be able to escape our grasp."

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling, inside the dungeon, looked at each other in the face, both seeing the other person's terrified and pale expression.

However, the atmosphere today is a bit unusual. There are large numbers of soldiers and officials both inside and outside the city, and the inspections for passing through the checkpoints have become much stricter, causing long lines and exhaustion. Although everyone is anxious, no one dares to complain because those who are used to running around in the world can see that there are many big men wearing the uniforms of the Forbidden Guard among the local officials and soldiers. Unless they want to die, no one dares to offend the most domineering Imperial Guards from the capital city. Although everyone is anxious, no one dares to complain because those who are used to running around in the world can see that there are many big men wearing the uniforms of the Forbidden Guard among the local officials and soldiers. Unless they want to die, no one dares to offend the most domineering Imperial Guards from the capital city.

From Yangzhou, you can sail down the Yangtze River to the sea and reach Japan, Ryukyu, and other places in Southeast Asia. Therefore, Yangzhou has become one of the most important transit stations in the country, busier and more bustling than any other city.

How could this be so coincidental? Both of them were stunned, their gaze falling on the slight bulge of his clothes behind him. Of course, he had hidden the money bag in his waist.

Yuwen Hua smiled in his eyes, nodded in approval, and Zhang Shihe came in and reported, "There are some clues!"

Yan Laoda is a somewhat prominent figure in Yangzhou City, with more than twenty brothers under his command. Recently, he also paid his respects to the hall master Chang Ci as his elder in the Zhuhua Gang. However, in front of this group of heroes, he is not even as good as a pig or a dog.

While dealing with other customers, she pretended to be coquettish and said, "If you don't have money, why bother buying buns like others?"

Kou Zhong sneered: "Don't forget that I was only planning to return half of the money to that old man. It's you who wanted to please that old man and insisted that I return the full amount unchanged. Now you're blaming me. Hey! But we thieves also have principles, that's what makes us true heroes. Ha! You see!"

Yan Lao Da begged in a hoarse and painful voice, "Please give me another chance. Those two damn kids must have gone to the Shilong Martial Arts Arena to spy on people practicing martial arts. Ah!"