Her guards

Chapter 27 Entering the Capital

As the monks chanted sutras, Lady Ren Xiulan, wife of the Duke of Ding'an, solemnly kowtowed and then raised her head. However, Wang Mama, who was standing by her side, did not come to help her up in time, but instead stared blankly outside.

Lady Ding'an coughed lightly, her expression slightly displeased.

When Wang's mother came to her senses, she quickly helped her up and explained in a low voice, "I always feel like there's some noise outside. I don't know if they can get rid of her smoothly. Miss Yuan is not old, but she has a big temper. She actually ran away from home and came all the way to the capital. It's really scary."

Lady Ding'an said, "Her grandfather was a镖师 (bodyguard/escort) in his early years. When this child was born, my sister was still traveling around with her brother-in-law. This child also grew up traveling all over the country."

“Thanks to your help, Madam, Mr. Yuan has managed to get a military position in the government, and everyone calls him Master. Our family no longer has to live that kind of life in the martial arts world,” Madam Wang said with a smile. “That’s why this child comes straight to you whenever he encounters trouble.”

A smug smile appeared on the face of Lady Ding'an, tinged with a hint of arrogance.

“I can help them out when they can’t make ends meet,” she said, leading Wang’s mother out. “But I don’t interfere in my children’s marriages. Young people are immature and only think about their own desires, without considering the long-term plans their parents have for them.”

Madam Wang nodded, then lowered her voice: "They've been spoiled by the aunt. Our young ladies and gentlemen all listen to their parents."

Lady Ding'an smiled faintly: "I won't lecture or instruct other people's children."

"The lady may not say it, but she has done a lot. She made sure she wasn't discovered so as not to ruin her reputation, and she also sent her a box of gifts to take back with her, several of which were imperial gifts." Madam Wang continued to praise, "With these things by her side, no one in her husband's family will dare to look down on her for the rest of her life. The lady is protecting her for life."

Lady Ding'an smiled without saying a word, and the unease between her brows finally dissipated. Alas, she felt so guilty and soft-hearted when the child cried earlier.

Speaking of guilt, Lady Ding'an thought of something and subconsciously looked at the Dizang Hall not far away.

"Since you're here," she said softly, "here, offer incense to the mother and daughter as well."

Although she didn't say the name, Wang's mother immediately understood. Her expression was somewhat complicated, and she subconsciously looked around.

Because we arrived early, there weren't many people at the temple.

Without saying much, she helped Lady Ding'an over.

Lady Ding'an offered incense and prayed silently for a while before coming out, her face still showing some unease.

"Or perhaps we should bring their remains back," she said softly.

Madam Wang quickly interrupted her, "Madam, you mustn't! This will only cause trouble."

Lady Ding'an looked at her without saying a word.

“Madam, it’s been more than ten years since then. Back then, Miss also said that we should just consider her dead…” Wang Mama said in a low voice, “Now that she’s really dead, it can be considered that the dust has settled, which is good for everyone.”

At this point, he gently shook the arm of Lady Ding'an.

"The palace is selecting a study companion for the princess, and our young lady might be chosen. This is a crucial matter concerning the future of the next generation of our Ding'an Duke's family, and we cannot afford to make a mistake at this time."

When the topic of her children's future came up, the unease in Lady Ding'an's eyes disappeared.

“Yes, we can’t afford any mistakes,” she said, then sighed softly, “The person is gone, the dust has settled.”

After saying that, he patted Wang's mother's hand.

"Let's go, we've been out for quite a while, it's time to go back."

Madam Wang agreed and helped Lady Ding'an out.

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The city gates returned to normal, and the Lady of Ding'an's carriage no longer needed to be announced as it slowly passed through the crowd.

A group of people in embroidered robes stood above the city gate.

Wei Jiao sat cross-legged on the city wall, watching the carriage on the street.

Wei Jiao watched the carriages and horses gradually disappear into the distance, and twitched his lips: "What a bunch of scoundrels. If you want to hide your tracks, don't be so annoying."

If it weren't for remembering that skinny little guard who charged out recklessly and got slashed twice by the Embroidered Uniform Guard,

How could he possibly notice the carriages and horses of the Lady of Ding'an?

If he hadn't checked the carriages and horses of the Lady of Ding'an, how would he have discovered that this scoundrel was indeed suspicious?

He should have trusted his intuition.

I felt there was something wrong with those two at the time.

"Miss Yuan and those servants from the Duke of Ding'an's mansion are all locked up," a woman in embroidery whispered. Then, glancing at the Duke of Ding'an's wife's carriage, she added, "Captain, shall we search the Duke of Ding'an's mansion immediately?"

"Keep an eye on the Duke of Ding'an's residence, but don't alert them yet," Wei Jiao said.

Although those two were using false identities, they must have some connection to the Duke of Ding'an's mansion, otherwise they wouldn't have provided such detailed information.

Wei Jiao's dark eyes were gloomy.

"Prepare the details of the investigation by Jiang Wangchun's people." They were lucky to escape before, but now that the fish has leaped out of the water, he'll see it and definitely catch it!

Doesn't he like being slashed with a knife? Then let him get slashed to his heart's content!
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Mo Zheng sat in front of the carriage, shading her eyes with her hand as she looked at the city that lay ahead.

“The capital city is so big,” she said.

“Yes,” Yang Luo said, “the outer city walls alone have eighteen gates.”

Mo Zheng stretched and said, "If Miss knows everything, then it will save us a lot of trouble. No matter how big the capital is, we won't need to ask around. We can find the location of the Duke of Ding'an's mansion directly."

Yang Luo looked at the city ahead. Although she had spent most of those five years confined at home, she had occasionally gone out. She was curious and remembered the roads she had traveled.

She closed her eyes, feeling the carriage swaying, as if she had already passed through the city gate, walked down the street, and arrived at the gate of the Duke of Ding'an's mansion.

only……

"Ah Sheng, we're not going to the Duke of Ding'an's mansion," Yang Luo said softly, opening her eyes.

After saying this, he saw the young hunter sitting in front of him turn his head and raise an eyebrow slightly...

See? They said they'd send it to the capital after it was delivered to Baima Town. What new tricks will they come up with now that it's in the capital?

Yang Luo seemed to hear what the boy was about to say, and she couldn't help but burst out laughing.

She reached out and gently shook Mo Zheng's sleeve.

“We haven’t found out who the culprit is yet. They’re in the shadows, and I can’t be in the open either,” she said. “If they’re keeping an eye on the Ding’an Duke’s mansion, they’ll discover me as soon as I arrive, and that would be terrible.”

He sighed softly at this point.

“Ah Sheng, don’t be fooled by the noble and luxurious mansions. There are many ways people can die quietly in those places, and no one outside will know, nor will the government care. They are not even as good as beggars on the street.”

If a beggar on the street dies, the government will check whether he died of illness, freezing, or starvation.

Mo Zheng pulled back her sleeve: "Miss is so prescient, saying that's not good, so let's not go. But how do we find a place to stay? Where's the best and cheapest place to go..."

He then looked at Yang Luo.

"Can you also divine this, Miss?"

Well, during the five years she lived in the secluded chambers of noble families, she was waited on hand and foot. How would she know these things? Yang Luo said awkwardly, "These things cannot be divined. You will have to ask Asheng."

After saying that, he patted himself off.

"Don't be afraid to spend money."

But actually, she was able to have this money because of Ah Sheng.

The large box of money that his mother had hidden at home for emergencies was all smuggled out of the government's sight by Ah Sheng.

Then she cleverly hid the money in the carriage's side panel, and had her wrap another portion around her body.

This was a lot of money, but the young hunter didn't steal it and run away.

How could someone like that be a bandit?

Could it be that she's a bandit with grand ambitions who wouldn't even look at such a small amount of money?

Yang Luo couldn't understand it, but unfortunately, he didn't know what had happened to A Sheng during those years that led him to a life of banditry and rebellion.

"Ah Sheng," she couldn't help but say, "Pick one you like. Even though it's rented now, I'll buy it and give it to you when I return to the Ding'an Duke's Mansion."

Mo Zheng laughed and said, "Then I'll have a house in the capital. I'll definitely choose one carefully." With that, she whipped her horse and urged it forward.

Yang Luo smiled and settled down, watching Mo Zheng's retreating figure.

In this life, she will keep Ah Sheng by her side, which should be able to change his fate of becoming a bandit and rebel.

But then her smile slowly faded.

She kept Ah Sheng by her side so that he could help her kill.

The people she's going to kill are no ordinary people.

If these people are killed, Ah Sheng will naturally not survive either.

Ah Sheng's head will likely still be displayed on the city gate.

(End of this chapter)