The Duke's Daughter is Reborn

Although it was late at night, dozens of lanterns were lit in the lobby of the inn. The faint light provided some brightness to every room, which was a bit of comfort in the darkness.

In the room, Yang Qi wiped away her tears, and Xiao Qing put aside her doubts. Every day that followed was like going to the battlefield, and she must try her best to ensure daily sleep and rest. These emotions would prevent her from reaching her best state.

This inn appears to have only three floors, both from the outside and inside. However, under the kitchen on the first floor is a hollow secret room.

If Yang Qi could come here, he would find that the layout here is very similar to the underground dark room near the "Yikouquan" in Lingshan Temple.

The innkeeper who had been in the limelight during the day was now dressed in black, standing in the basement, and said respectfully: "Five people came today. From the looks of it, four of them are martial artists, and one of them has no martial arts or internal strength."

Hidden in the darkness, a deep voice sounded: "Have you confirmed their identities?"

The shopkeeper at this moment was different from the daytime. Her charming and affectionate face was now serious. "I checked and found out that they are the young master and young lady of Xianyang Shu Clan. Xianyang Shu Clan does send their disciples to Xihu regularly every year."

After a moment of silence, a deep voice continued: "I don't need to repeat the master's original words."

It is better to kill a thousand people by mistake than to let one go.

The shopkeeper knelt on one knee and said, "Yes, I will send someone to keep an eye on it."

Someone in the inn must have chickens, because before daybreak, chickens were clucking outside.

Ah Du, Ah Yi and Chen Jing packed up and knocked on Yang Qi's door gently: "Third sister, are you up? We need to leave early today. We will wait for you on the first floor now."

Hearing Adu's voice, Yang Qi thought for a moment and said, "Brother, I'll be there soon. You and second brother just wait at the door." This inn is weird everywhere, so it's better to act with the main force.

I just had a simple rest last night. Apart from clothes and toiletries, most of my luggage was not unpacked, so it was quick to pack up.

Xiaoqing checked it carefully, then nodded to Yangqi: "Miss, everything is packed."

Yang Qi also swept the room and then applied the medicine on his face. The situation after today would be more complicated than the previous journey, so it was better to be safe.

After packing up everything, Yang Qi put on her veil and left the house.

The inn in the early morning was not as lively as last night, but extremely quiet.

Adu led everyone out of the house and took out all the horses in the stable.

After a night of rest, Xiaobai was in much better condition. Yang Qi stroked Xiaobai's hair and said with a smile, "Xiaobai, I'm sorry to trouble you again today."

After saying that, Yang Qi climbed onto the horse. The temperature in the morning was not too hot, and sitting on the horse for a while was more comfortable than staying in the carriage all day.

Watching Yang Qi's movements, Ayi helped Yang Qi with the stirrups. "Ride more steadily today. After so many days of running around, I'm afraid Xiaobai won't be able to bear it if he's behind."

Yang Qi nodded: "Got it, second brother."

There must be something wrong when something is abnormal. Ayi usually doesn't say a word for a long time. His actions now are to remind himself to pay more attention to safety today.

Could it be that we have fallen into the sight of someone with ulterior motives?

No matter what the situation is, the most important thing to do now is to get to Xihu as soon as possible.

"Xiaobai, let's go."

Following Yang Qi's voice, Xiaobai ran forward quickly as if his four hooves were full of wind.

Adu, Ayi and Chen Jing rode their horses and followed Yang Qi closely.

Ayi's worries were not groundless. After running all the way, when it was time to replenish food at noon, Ayi said seriously, "Someone is following us."

Looking at Ayi's appearance, Yang Qi was a little surprised. Everyone was running fast along the way. How could Ayi be sure that someone was following him?

Hearing Ayi's words, Adu and the other two tightened their weapons at the same time. The three did not doubt Ayi's words. Among the secret guards of His Highness, Ayi had the best hearing and was good at tracking.

Holding the soft sword at his waist, Adu asked Ayi: "Can you confirm how many people there are?"

After thinking it over in his mind, Ah Du finally spoke: "No less than 5 people, no more than 10 people."

That means 5 to 10 people. Yang Qi frowned. There were quite a few guests in the inn yesterday. If these people were used to keep an eye on every guest, there couldn't be so many experts here, even if the bandits were included.

Adusong opened his hand on the soft sword and said, "Since they didn't attack, it means they are not sure about our identities and are just considering it for safety. Or, they already know our identities but want to see if we have companions to pick us up."

According to Ah Du's words, things would be difficult to deal with. If it is the first case, we should move at a normal speed to dispel suspicion; but if it is the second case, we have to find a way to run away madly.

After a moment of silence, Chen Jing suddenly spoke up: "Then let's get rid of all the tails."

Xiaoqing immediately replied, "I agree."

Well, this is a solution, but Yang Qi hesitated for a while and said, "But as long as they can guess our destination, it will be useless to get rid of these tails."

This road is the only way to go to Xihu, and the fifth prince wants to find someone who is going to Xihu.

Looking at his master, Adu said, "If we are their target, it is only a matter of time before we take action. Taking action first can also break their layout and buy time."

Yang Qi is not a stubborn person: "If everyone agrees, I have no objection." How to disrupt other people's tracking and how to fight with secret guards are things that Yang Qi has never been exposed to, but they are what Adu and the others are best at.

The stupidest thing to do is to command people who are good at something you are not good at.

After the discussion, Ah Du distributed dry food to everyone and said, "From today onwards, we will probably have to go through countless assassinations. Our biggest task is to escort Miss Yang Qi to Xihu."

For the secret guards, every mission may be their last mission.

Such moments of being hunted and tracked are common occurrences for them.

In order to save time, Yang Qi and his group abandoned the carriage and everyone rode on horseback quickly.

Watching Adu and Ayi eating naan bread, Yang Qi couldn't help but shrink behind Xiaoqing. While Xiaoqing was shielding her from the wind, she quietly stuffed a naan bread into her mouth.

Xiaobai ran very fast, and Yang Qi felt that the naan bread was extremely difficult to swallow. Looking at everyone running against the wind, Yang Qi could only close his eyes and swallow it hard.

Your Highness, I have lost half my life in order to complete the task you assigned me. After returning to Beijing, you must help me with my grandfather's affairs! Holding the mountain-melting warm jade in front of his chest, Yang Qi muttered silently.