Chapter 220 - 218. Escape Plan I (1/2)

Third-person POV

Just like what they said, they departed from Shu Huatuo's place together with Shu Bian Que and his wife at midnight. Although the defense at the border and the city was still tight, at least it was better than before.

Everyone except Shu Bian Que and his wife was completely wrapped in gauze with fake blood splattered on a few spots to make it looks like real wounds. Then they got into coffins that Shu Bian Que had prepared beforehand. The ones that have a petite figure, fitted 3 people into one coffin.

While the ones with the average-sized body, it could only fit 2 people a coffin. And if the person has a body build like Xu Tingfeng, then only one person could fit in it. Shu Bian Que was driving the most front carriage with several carriages steadily following him.

As they were getting near the city's gate, several guards blocked their path. Shu Bian Que remains calm despite the glares that they sent him.

”His Majesty Emperor had sent us an order to forbid anyone from passing the gate.” A guard firmly spoke.

”Hm? Why?” Shu Bian Que asked with a calm voice.

His hazel eyes shone brightly in the dark of the night and caused the hairs on their body to rise. They instantly recognize those hazel eyes, the ”free pass eyes”. However, they had received an order from higher-up to prevent anyone to enter or exit from this very city.

They braved themselves and replied politely, ”Great General Xu has rebelled and yet to be found. Due to all respect, please retreat to your residence.”

”Hhmm, this would be hard…” Shu Bian Que knitted his brows whilst brushing his beard with his hand as if he was mulling over something extremely important.

”Is something the matter, Lord Shu?” the guard asked.

”Yes. This matters the lives of the whole citizens.” Shu Bian Que said with a firm voice.

The guards' eyes immediately went wide from hearing Shu Bian Que's statement.

”What is it?” the guard questioned.

”Recently, I just found these dead bodies near the slum and they have the same symptoms of an unknown disease. My father and I had done several examinations on them and found out the disease was spread through the air. So before it reaches the Royal Palace, I decided to dispose of the corpses in an isolated area.” Shu Bian Que explained fluidly without a hint of hesitation.

Shu Bian Que glanced at the guards and noticed their ghastly expression.

'They believe it,' Shu Bian Que smiled slyly in his heart.

However, the guards were still hesitant to let Shu Bian Que and his group leave the capital city. They glanced at the carriages and nodded their heads to their friends.

”We have to check the carriages before you pass this gate or else we can't let you pass.” the guard said sternly.

”Hhmm, fine then. Open the carriages!” Shu Bian Que ordered the other coachmen.

Shu Bian Que's wife was one of the coachmen, she got down from her seat and opened the door. Dozens of coffins were stacked and filled the carriage to the brim. The coffins were nailed as tight as possible that even air was impossible to get in there.

Just when the guards were about to take out one of the coffins, Shu Bian Que's wife grabbed his hand and stared at him with her tranquil eyes.

”Don't open it. Didn't my husband say that the disease spread through the air? ” she said with a smile.

”But we have to check the content inside the coffin,” the guard insistently replied.

Shu Bian Que's wife sighed and passed them a few handkerchiefs.