Thinking that Jiang Yunqi and the other man had already escaped on good horses, the pursuers' legs were no match for the four hooves, so they could only eat something and rest for a while in the town, and then prepare to return home.
However, the monk can escape but the temple cannot. The government will definitely send people to arrest the Jiang couple.
Thinking of this, the pursuers felt better.
It's a pity that I didn't have the chance to get the one hundred taels of silver.
The group left cursing.
Mingyue followed Liu Dasao and his wife with her head down, and passed by a group of pursuers.
Someone did look at Mingyue curiously, but he only saw the top of her head and turned away without paying any attention.
During this time, someone was heard cursing Jiang Yunqi unwillingly until their voices became farther and farther away.
Mrs. Liu frowned, looking at the pursuers with some confusion, and muttered, "Why are there so many outsiders today? They seem to be looking for someone?"
Brother Liu rolled his eyes and said unhappily, "Why do you care so much about other people? You should go quickly and send Sister Song to the escort agency to see if there is anyone on the way?"
"Oh! I got it." Mrs. Liu was not annoyed, but agreed with a smile.
Mingyue also smiled and said politely, "Thank you for troubling my sister-in-law and brother."
The Liu couple looked at each other and shook their heads a little embarrassedly.
They had received two taels of silver from the girl, and they would feel guilty if they didn't do their best.
Mingyue called herself Song Yue in front of the couple, and was thus given the nickname Song Meizi.
The world is too chaotic. Mingyue is not like Jiang Yunqi who is born with supernatural powers. She does not have the key pass on her. Moreover, she does not have enough money to buy a horse. Naturally, she does not dare to cross the country alone, so she sets her mind on the escort agency.
Mingyue only wanted to find an escort agency to protect her and slowly get closer to the State of Wu. What was most important was that the escort agency had connections and resources, which could save her a lot of energy and money along the way.
Because she didn't know the way, Mingyue asked the Liu couple to take her here.
Soon, the three of them arrived at the only escort agency in the town: Weiwutang.
Although the world is in turmoil, the escort agency's business has always been good. Many wealthy families entrust them with escorting, and many powerful families ask them to be bodyguards.
Mingyue and his companions arrived at the right time, and happened to meet people from Weiwutang who were escorting several boxes of precious cloth to Longcheng.
Longcheng is the only way from Song to Wu, so Mingyue could take advantage of the opportunity.
Mingyue briefly explained that she was going to Longcheng to join her relatives, and wanted to hitchhike with the escort agency, and would also pay some silver as labor fees.
The people from the escort agency looked at Mingyue, a little girl, and thought it would be a matter of course and would not be a big deal, so they agreed immediately.
However, "Let me make it clear first, the people who buy this batch of goods are in urgent need of it. We have to deliver it within the specified time, and we will have to sleep in the open air along the way. If the girl can't stand this grievance, then..." The chief escort glanced at Mingyue, seeming to be hesitant to speak.
Mingyue nodded in understanding: "Don't worry, I am a person who can endure hardships. I promise not to complain about being tired, and I will definitely not hinder your progress."
The chief escort was satisfied: "Okay, you can take a rest first, we will call you when we leave."
Mingyue smiled and bowed, "Thank you for your help, Chief Escort."
The head escort was even more satisfied, waved his hand and went to give instructions for other matters. The Liu couple saw that Mingyue had already discussed it with the escort agency, so they came to say goodbye to her.
"Sister Song, we can go back without any worries if you go with the people from the escort agency." Mrs. Liu handed the luggage she had prepared for Mingyue to Mingyue, thought for a moment and then earnestly said, "I bought you some medicine for your foot injury, don't forget to apply it on the way. The naan bread at home is a little dry, you have to eat it with the water in the water bag."
"We'll ask around for your uncle's whereabouts for you. If you don't find him, just come back..." Brother Liu had just said a few words when his wife elbowed him.
"How can you talk like that? Sister Song, don't listen to him. You will definitely be able to find your sister." Mrs. Liu glared at her husband and turned to Mingyue.
Mingyue was touched and ashamed when she saw this. In the end, she just held Mrs. Liu's hand tightly and said, "Thank you, sister-in-law and brother."
Mrs. Liu patted her arm and said earnestly, "You must take good care of yourself. Remember, no matter what happens, life is the most important thing."
This is also the most sincere words in troubled times. For women in troubled times, too many bad things and accidents happen, but life is only this one.
Small people have small people's opinions, and there are many ordinary people like the Liu couple in this world, but the king ignores their lives and only wants to unify the country and become famous.
Unfortunately, Mingyue's status was low, and the only thing she could do was to choose to stand on the side of her own country, making the State of Song invincible.
As for a ceasefire? Even Mingyue couldn't stop the ambition of the superiors.
Mingyue sighed in her heart and nodded: "Okay, I understand. Sister-in-law, you and brother should go back soon. There are only a few children at home, and it's not good to have no one to look after them."
The Liu couple agreed, and finally turned around and left the escort agency together.
Mingyue had just rested for a while in the escort agency when the chief escort announced their departure.
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Jiang Yunqi was afraid that the pursuers would catch up with him, so after getting the horse, he rode as fast as he could.
It’s just that people don’t have to rest, but horses must rest.
After walking for two hours in a row, Jiang Yunqi stopped by a river.
While letting the horse graze by the roadside, he took his water bag to the river to fill it with water.
He had passed this road countless times before and knew that if he walked a little further he would reach another small town.
However, he had some thoughts in his mind. He knew that he was now a criminal and it was not appropriate for him to show up in front of others. It would be better for him to take those remote roads and leave Song State as soon as possible so that he could feel at ease.
Thinking of this, Jiang Yunqi stayed away from the official road and deliberately looked for some remote mountain paths.
But if you do this, you will inevitably encounter some bandits and robbers who occupy the mountains and act as kings.
There are many refugees in troubled times, and refugees are prone to become bandits, resulting in an increasing number of bandits in the world.
After only two days of travel, Jiang Yunqi encountered the second wave of bandits.
The previous wave of bandits wanted to rob and kill, but Jiang Yun killed them with a single strike of his sword.
But this wave of bandits are all old, weak and sick, and all they want is to have enough food and a warm sleep.
Jiang Yunqi felt sorry for them when he saw that they had not even two pounds of flesh on their bodies.
But thinking that he was already in danger, Jiang Yunqi hardened his heart, pushed away the old man and child who were climbing up, spurred his horse and galloped away.