C68 (2/2)

”Change into this set of clothes and Maid Lu will accompany you all the way out of the city through the carriage. At that time, there will be a butler accompanying you all. Remember, no matter what happens at the city gate, as long as there is a butler and a Maid Lu, you must not appear.” The Princess Anyang had prepared everything long ago, her face was calm as she followed behind him.

Liu Ruyan looked at the maidservant's set of clothes. It couldn't be any simpler, so she quickly changed into her clothes and followed Maid Lu to the carriage.

The Duke's Palace had arranged for a black carriage. Although it was inconspicuous, anyone with a discerning eye would be able to tell that it was the carriage belonging to the Prime Minister.

The Princess Anyang was thoughtful.

But in the end, leaving the city was not going to be easy, especially during this period of time where the security at the city gate had become even tighter. Liu Ruyan was still very worried.

Maybe because he saw through Liu Ruyan's worry, the Maid Lu closed the carriage's curtain tightly and comforted Liu Ruyan: ”Don't worry Miss, who in the capital doesn't know that my Young Master is weak? We only need to bring my Young Master out for treatment.”

”The Prime Minister's residence isn't a gimmick after all. With the presence of the steward and the young master, those guards probably won't dare to stop them either. They'll definitely be able to leave the city safely.”

”That's right, Concubine Hui. You should put your heart in your stomach. There's me.” Zhang Mingyuan was still young, and his body was as thin as a skeleton. His face was as white as paper and he had a sickly expression.

The young son of the Zhang family, Zhang Ming Yuan, was weak and sickly, he was a sickly person, Liu Ruyan had heard of him before. Seeing Maid Lu and Zhang Ming Yuan comforting her, she could only suppress her beating heart and quietly hold her hands.

It was hard to comfort someone at such a young age just for this Zhang Mingyuan.

Liu Ruyan raised her head and comforted Zhang Mingyuan with a smile.

The carriage jolted all the way and shakily arrived at the city gate. Once they passed through the city gate, they would be able to pass through unobstructed.

The steward who was driving the carriage let out a ”whoosh”, and the sound of heavy boots hitting the ground came from the distance.

Maid Lu and Zhang Mingyuan looked at each other, and quietly listened to what was happening outside.

”How dare you! Who dares to stop the Prime Minister's carriage? Open your eyes wide and take a good look!” The carriage shuddered. It seemed that the butler had jumped down from the carriage and was arguing with the guard in front of him.

Seeing that it was indeed the carriage of the Prime Minister's residence, the guard felt that it was rather familiar, so he clasped his fists towards the steward and said: ”The stewards will not dare to stop the carriage, but we have been checking it out recently, and any vehicles leaving the city must be inspected, please forgive us.”

”I'm just going out of the city to treat a sickness. Do you think I, as a sick person, should get out of the car for you to check up on me?” When Zhang Mingyuan heard the commotion, he lifted the curtain to reveal his face. His face was deathly pale as he scolded the guard with a displeased expression.

”Greetings, Young Master Zhang. Since this is Young Master Zhang, I dare not stop you. Please pass.” When the guard saw that it was really Zhang Mingyuan in the carriage, he immediately clasped his hands and lowered his head. He agreed without saying a word, and immediately let them pass.

Liu Ruyan who was in the horse carriage let out a long sigh of relief.

At the same time, the Guard Commander Lin Xiao led his men to surround Prince Qin's Mansion.

Qin Kangtai saw Lin Xiao standing in front of the imperial guards, and his face darkened.

”Lin Xiao dares to disturb your highness. Your highness received news that you have discovered traces of the great Jiang Yang thief, Jade-Faced Young Man. In order to protect your highness, I request that your highness allow your subordinate to search the manor.”

”Commander Lin sure has great courage. How could a great bandit be in my mansion?” Qin Kang was very unhappy.

”I am truly sorry, Your Royal Highness.”