There is a god in the sky

Chapter 155 Reunion in Bianjing 1

Marquis Pingyang joked, "Judging from the momentum you displayed when you killed someone just now, I thought you were a bodyguard hired by Xiao Ji."

Shen Lan held multiple positions, so Xiao Ji always felt that the salary he paid her was too low.

"You flatter me, my lord. They were the ones who started the killing."

She looked back and saw that the boulder blocking her path had been moved and the corpse on the ground had disappeared.

The Marquis of Pingyang's personal guards are extremely efficient.

"I will take my leave first. When Xiao Ji wakes up, I will tell him that if he fails to keep his promise, I will go to the Xiao family to demand an explanation."

He left with his men, including the surviving assassin.

Only two long convoys remained on the road, each starting to get busy with their own tasks.

Chen Shi brought Officer Wu over to inquire, "Is Lord Xiao seriously injured? Should we continue our journey?"

Shen Lan nodded. "He shouldn't be moved for now. Let's borrow their carriage."

Suiying has already negotiated with Boss Yang and his group.

This time, Xiao Ji risked his life to lure out the assassins, but in doing so, he also implicated the businessmen.

"We've requisitioned the carriage. You'll come with me to the capital. If you need any help, just ask."

Suiying knew her master's temperament well; he must have planned to make amends by choosing this group of people.

Mr. Yang was sweating profusely.

He thought that Young Master Fu was just a minor official, but he didn't expect him to be such a big shot.

That was really close!

However, none of them were injured; only the group of highly paid guards escaped, which was a pleasant surprise.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, sir."

Boss Yang quickly instructed everyone to organize the goods, and then he set off with them.

He had a feeling that this business deal would go more smoothly than ever before.

Before entering the city, Marquis Pingyang encountered a dusty caravan.

It was called a caravan, but it actually consisted of only a few inconspicuous mule carts.

A man dressed in gray cloth jumped off the lead mule cart.

The man took off his straw hat, walked to the front of the Marquis of Pingyang's horse, and said, "My lord, I am Xiao's attendant. Please accept the goods."

The Marquis of Pingyang's lips curled up slightly.

Xiao Ji got injured because of a woman. I thought he was a good-for-nothing, but I didn't expect him to be so cunning.

This courage and this strategy far surpass those of my own foolish son.

With a wave of his hand, his guards immediately took possession of the mule carts.

Following Sui Feng's instructions, one of the guards found the gunpowder and showed some to the Marquis.

Marquis Pingyang nodded and said to Suifeng, "You don't need to get involved in what happens next."

Once inside the city, this batch of gunpowder had nothing to do with Xiao Ji anymore.

Sui Feng readily agreed.

Their lords had just returned to the capital and did not want to make enemies with the court officials.

This thing is very tricky; if you don't handle it properly, you'll get into trouble.

"But you guys should be more careful in the future. Don't take the higher-ups for fools. You got away this time, but you might not be able to next time."

Sui Feng replied with a smile, "Thank you for the reminder, Your Excellency. Please take care."

Marquis Pingyang sneered and led his men into the city in a grand procession.

No one at the city gate dared to inspect his people or his belongings.

Sui Feng, along with Xuan'er and the others, waited by the roadside for about half an hour before they saw their own group.

Upon learning that the master was injured, Sui Feng became anxious, seized a horse, and went into the city ahead of time to inform the head of the family.

The convoy slowly made its way into the city.

Upon entering the city, Chen Shi displayed the seal of the Jiangzhou Prefectural Government and was able to enter smoothly.

As a result, Boss Yang and his entourage were spared the tributes and difficulties they faced upon entering the city.

Once inside the city, Chen Shi and Constable Wu and the others lost their way.

Fu Qingyan knew they were to deliver the tribute to the Ministry of Rites, so he gave them directions and then personally escorted Xiao Ji home.

Suiying assigned someone to take Boss Yang and his group to the brokerage firm, and left them a name card.

This invitation card later helped Mr. Yang and his team overcome difficulties and successfully establish themselves in Bianjing.

The carriage passed through the bustling city and gradually headed towards the eastern part of the city, where dignitaries and nobles gathered.

Shen Lan got off the car at an intersection not far from the Xiao family's residence and said, "Xuan'er and I will find an inn nearby to stay for the time being, and then we will go to the government office to work after Lord Xiao takes office."

"Miss Shen, won't you come to the Xiao family together?"

They had come all this way together, and Fu Qingyan thought she would always follow Xiao Ji.

Shen Lan smiled and declined, "No, how can a subordinate stay in his superior's home?"

Although Xuan'er was bought by Xiao Ji, she was not used to the rules of a wealthy family, and it would not be good for her to enter the family now.

Suiying couldn't make decisions for her master, so she could only wait for her master to wake up.

But he took out his money and gave it to Shen Lan, saying, "The prices in Bianjing are not as high as outside, so please take this money and use it first, Miss Shen."

Shen Lan also had money on her, but she wanted to rent a house and didn't know the rent prices here, so she accepted the kindness.

“Miss Shen, why don’t you come back with me? You are my savior, and my mother will definitely like you very much.”

Fu Qingyan was worried about the two girls living away from home.

"Thank you, Young Master Fu, but it's no need. I don't want to live under someone else's roof."

Whether she goes to the Xiao family or the Fu family, she is an outsider.

Here, an orphan like her suddenly moving into someone else's home will inevitably cause trouble for them.

She instructed her attendant: "Lord Xiao's injuries need to be properly healed for half a month. It's best not to use force during this time."

"Okay, I've written it down."

Shen Lan carried the suitcase and walked into the street with Xuan'er, quickly blending into the crowd.

Fu Qingyan was somewhat worried, "There are quite a few thugs and ruffians in the capital. Although Miss Shen has martial arts skills to protect herself, what if the other party is powerful and influential? Will she be bullied?"

I'm not worried about Suiying.

"Miss Shen is very sensible."

She was not a reckless woman, nor did she easily offend anyone.

"I'll have Guanshu find them a decent house later."

You'd better not.

"Why?"

Suiying really wanted to tell him that if that were the case, outsiders would probably think that Miss Shen was the prince's mistress.

"My family has its own arrangements," Suiying replied evasively.

On the street, everything was new and interesting to Shen Lan and Xuan'er.

"Sister, this is Bianjing! It's so prosperous!"

"Yes, Bianjing's prosperity is unparalleled in the world, so our trip was worthwhile."

Shen Lan saw a lot of delicious food, bought a few to try with Xuan'er, and then went into an inconspicuous inn.

"Shopkeeper, how much is a superior room?"

The innkeeper looked up and saw two beautiful women, one tall and one short, and asked with a smile, "Are you two staying at the inn alone?"

"Correct."

"Are you from out of town? Do you have a travel permit?"

Shen Lan took out their travel permits. Fortunately, Xuan'er had not signed a contract of servitude with Xiao Ji, so she was not considered a slave.

"You two aren't sisters?" The shopkeeper was clearly suspicious of their identities.

"No, but we come from the same place."

What brings you to Bianjing?

"Looking for relatives," Shen Lan casually made up a reason.

She hadn't expected the inns in Bianjing to be so strict about checking the identities of outsiders.

The innkeeper returned their travel permits to them, saying, "A superior room costs five hundred coins a night. If you plan to stay longer, I can charge you four hundred coins."

"So expensive?" Xuan'er exclaimed in surprise.

Five hundred coins would be enough for their family to live on for a month.

"It's not that expensive. Go ask around, there are plenty of places that are more expensive than mine," the shopkeeper said irritably.

Finally, Shen Lan booked a mid-range room and paid for three days' stay, saving almost half the price.