Qi Yue didn't delay any longer and spent more than an hour walking to the detention center.

After explaining the purpose of his visit, Qi Yue was introduced to a small room. The official responsible for handling the relevant cases took the divorce letter. After carefully examining it, he took an official document, made a record, and took it from another thick document. I dug out a stack of documents from the thick book and began to rummage through it.

Qi Yue knew that it was the crime document of exiled people every year.

People exiled here have no identity documents, and even their criminal documents are in the hands of the prison.

Finally, the official picked one out and drew an "x" symbolizing destruction with a cinnabar pen.

Not long after, Qi Yue had a small wooden sign symbolizing civilians and an identity certificate in her hand. With these two things, she could go anywhere.

According to the rules of the prison, the letter of departure needs to be kept for record, but Qi Yue gave the official ten taels of silver and asked to keep the letter of departure.

Everything for the exiled prisoners was as cheap as grass. No one would come to check the letter and the letter anyway. The official took ten taels of silver and returned the letter and the letter to her.

Qi Yue took these three things and left the small office room, feeling a little lost for a moment.

From now on, she will no longer be a member of the Zhao family, but the real Qi Yue.

It's ridiculous to say that back then, one of her and Zhao Xiyan was the daughter of a general, and the other was the Lord of War. Their union required not only the emperor's decree, but also a jade plate from the official family. It was extremely difficult for the two to reconcile. It was difficult, but after the Zhao family was reduced to exile, the relationship between the two was completely severed with just a piece of Li Shu.

Qi Yue took one last look at the location of the Zhao family, left the detention center, and walked to the nearby military horse farm.

Just now, she had inquired with the official who was working on the matter. There was a military horse farm near the detention center where horses could be purchased.

The journey to Longnan County takes more than ten days. She doesn't have so much time and energy to travel, so she plans to buy a horse.

Just as her figure disappeared from sight, Qu Wei, dressed in white, appeared holding a folding fan.

"Is everything done?"

There was a smile on his lips, as if he was asking for air.

"My lord, it's all done."

As a voice sounded, a short official suddenly appeared in the air to his left.

This person was the official who had just handled the divorce formalities for Qi Yue. In a subtle voice, he recounted what had happened just now, including Qi Yue's trip to the military horse farm to buy horses.

After Qu Wei listened, the corner of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Send out all the information you find out."

"Yes, my lord."

The little official stepped back.

Qu Wei returned to the backyard of the detention center, and when he reappeared, he had changed into neat clothes for traveling, but they were still white.

A clerk had prepared the horse for him a long time ago. When he got on the horse, the whip fell on the horse's buttocks. With a long neigh, several horses galloped away in the direction of Longnan County Mansion.

A few days later, Qi Yue finally saw the imposing city gate of Longnan County.

In the past few days, she traveled on horseback during the day and slept in the space at night. Her life was quite comfortable, and she was not as tired as ordinary travelers.

This large southernmost county has people coming and going every day, and people entering and leaving the city gates are strictly checked.

Qi Yue dismounted her horse at the city gate and led the horse into the city.

Just when he was thinking about whether to find a place to rest first after entering the city, or to find out where Hu Junwei's mansion was, he heard a voice suddenly.

"Doctor Qi, I've finally waited for you. I guess my lord will be here soon."

Qi Yue looked up in confusion and saw Zhang Fangzheng striding towards him with a rare smile on his face.

"Doctor Qi, come with me. Our Lord has arranged the reception banquet and is waiting for you to come."

Zhang Fang took the horse from her hand very attentively, which made Qi Yue feel a little uncomfortable.

Although Zhang Fang is only Hu Junwei's personal bodyguard, he can be regarded as a person of high rank, and she is only Huang Zai'an's nominal disciple. But judging from his reaction, it seems that he is too attentive?

Qi Yue thought so in her heart, but she still didn't refuse.

Do as the Romans do when you're in town. When you arrive at someone else's territory, just listen to the arrangements first.

Zhang Fang introduced her all the way and led her to the largest and most famous Yupin Building in Longnan County.

Naturally, the waiter went to take care of the horses. The two entered the Yupin Building. Someone had already come to greet them and headed to a large private room on the third floor.

Qi Yue silently pondered the meaning of this reception banquet. She didn't understand why Hu Chengxuan wanted to have this meeting. Didn't he talk about everything that should be discussed before in the canyon?

Soon after arriving at the door of the private room, I heard a familiar laughter coming from inside.

"My nephew admires Hu Shibo's courage!"

Qu Wei?

Why is he here?

Qi Yue narrowed her eyes.

At this time, Zhang Fang had already opened the door and invited her in.

She thanked him and entered the box. Sure enough, she saw Qu Wei sitting opposite Hu Chengxuan. Both of them had smiles on their faces. It seemed that they were old acquaintances and had a good relationship.

"Doctor Qi is here, come in and sit down."

As soon as he saw her, Hu Chengxuan greeted her kindly, as if he was meeting a beloved junior.

Qi Yue couldn't help but shrink her pupils and responded.

"Yes, my lord."

She still felt that people like Hu Chengxuan were more suitable for keeping a straight face.

"Qu Wei, I don't need to introduce you to Doctor Qi. I heard that you go to see Mr. Huang every month. You should know him!"

"I know her, but I'm not very familiar with her." Qu Wei looked at her with a smile, "She is Mr. Huang's eldest disciple, but she goes out to collect medicine most of the time, so I haven't seen her a few times in total."

Although Qi Yue didn't understand why Qu Wei didn't expose her identity and instead helped her cover it up, she felt relieved at least.

At the moment, she doesn't want Hu Chengxuan to know her true identity.

If this cunning person named Hu knows a lot, she will most likely guess that she is getting rhinoceros horns for Zhao Xiyan, and maybe she will implicate Huang Zai'an.

So, she just nodded to Qu Wei lightly.

"I've met the supervisor."

Qu Wei quickly opened the folding fan and fanned twice gracefully.

"You're welcome, Doctor Qi. I feel more at ease with you on this journey. Please take good care of me!"

Qi Yue frowned, along the way? Could it be that he also wanted to go to the Western Region of Longnanling?

Before she could ask any questions, Hu Chengxuan started to explain.

"Doctor Qi, it's like this. Nephew Qu Wei has some business and needs to go west. He happened to be on the way, so I agreed to let him go with you all the way."

Although Qi Yue was very reluctant, she had no choice. If it weren't for the poisonous Western Region that needed manpower, she wouldn't be willing to deal with a man named Hu!

Then the person below responded expressionlessly, "But it depends on Mr. Hu's arrangement."

Soon the food and drinks were served. After sitting for a while, Hu Chengxuan was asked to attend to official duties. She and Qu Wei were the only two people left in the box.

Qi Yue had no intention of drinking and talking with Qu Wei, and stood up to leave. Unexpectedly, Qu Wei also stood up and blocked her way.

This pretentious man really never forgets to shake his folding fan.

"Miss Qi, aren't you curious about why I want to come with you?"

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