EBE Chapter 165 Entering the City
Chapter 165 Entering the City
"Forget it. I didn't intend to reveal the master's true identity to the public. However, you all seem to have doubts about this!" Lingyi took steady steps forward and gently patted the scarred man's broad shoulder.
"What do you mean?" The scarred man frowned, his face full of vigilance.
"Don't be nervous! If I had ill intentions, I'm afraid you would have died by now." Lingyi raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a confident smile.
There was a loud bang, and a tree as thick as a bowl fell down, raising a cloud of dust.
"Now, do you believe what I say? If I really take action, how can you be my opponent?" Ling Yi's eyes were as sharp as torches as he scanned the group of astonished people in front of him.
Everyone looked at each other, with an expression of disbelief on their faces...
"Brother, can you really help us?" The scarred man asked anxiously with hope in his eyes.
"Of course. Just follow me, the master is waiting for you not far outside the suburbs. Just follow me to meet the master, and we will definitely find a way to rescue the Brother Ding you mentioned." After saying that, Ling Yi walked forward without looking back, his steps firm and calm.
Several people exchanged glances, and then hurriedly followed behind.
At this time, Yun Yuxi had already made all the necessary arrangements. She and Yue Lan were waiting at the edge of the woods. When she saw Lingyi appearing safely, Yun Yuxi felt relieved. She was secretly glad: she had thought this matter would be quite difficult, but it went so smoothly.
"Master, the person has been brought here."
"Go down and settle everyone properly. Then you and Yuelan will come with me into the city." Yun Yuxi's eyes moved slightly and fell on Lingyi. With just this one glance, Lingyi nodded in understanding, then turned around and walked away.
After Lingyi left, Yun Yuxi turned to look at the people in front of him and asked with a serious look: "Everyone, please tell me in detail what this so-called flower thief is. Since I have encountered him today, I must ask for an explanation for the people of Qingshui Town!"
Hearing Yun Yuxi's words, Yue Lan looked embarrassed. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "Master, I'm afraid this matter is not as simple as we thought. We should still act cautiously and take a long-term view."
The man at the side also had a worried look on his face, and hurriedly echoed the advice, "Madam, that flower thief is an expert in martial arts and extraordinary in skills. Moreover, he always hides his head and tail and covers his face with a mask when committing crimes. So far, no one has seen his true face. It may not be easy to catch him."
Another man added immediately: "Yes, ma'am. After all, you are a woman. Even if you have such a chivalrous heart, you are ultimately unable to do it. We only ask that ma'am you can give us some fever-reducing herbs, and we will be very grateful." After saying that, he and several others bent down and bowed deeply to express their respect and pleading.
"Don't worry, everyone! I am the regent princess of the current emperor. I came across this incident while passing through Qingshui Town. How could I sit idly by?" Yun Yuxi opened her red lips slightly, her tone firm and majestic.
"Your Highness, please accept my greetings! I am so blind that I didn't know it was Your Highness who came to visit. I hope You will forgive my disrespect!" Upon hearing this, those people were all shocked, and then they knelt on the ground with a plop, kowtowed respectfully.
One of the men with hideous scars on his face was so excited that his voice changed: "Princess, are you the princess who went to Lingcheng to treat the plague?" He widened his eyes and looked at the noble and elegant woman in front of him in disbelief.
Yun Yuxi nodded slightly, indicating her agreement. She said softly, "I am passing through this place on my way back to the capital. I did not want to disturb the people in the city. I just wanted to rest for a while in the suburbs and continue my journey tomorrow morning. However, I overheard your conversation in the forest..." At this point, she couldn't help but frown and look worried.
"Please have mercy on the poor girls in Qingshui Town! They have suffered such a tragedy and are now despised and scorned by everyone. Some were forced to become nuns; some people with strong personalities chose to die to show their determination..." The men had already burst into tears, their eyes were red, and their voices became hoarse and low due to grief. As they spoke, they kept kowtowing to Yun Yuxi and begged.
"Hurry up and get up! I will lead you into the city in a moment. First, we need to go and treat your brother Ding's injury. Here is a hundred taels of silver. Please take it to the inn and reserve a few rooms for us." After saying that, Yun Yuxi raised her white hand lightly, took out the heavy hundred taels of silver from her bosom, and slowly handed it to the scarred man.
Then, she pointed at the other people with her jade finger and said softly, "You should carry the sick to the inn because the environment there is more pleasant and conducive to the recovery of the sick. Here, I will give you another 200 taels of silver. You can buy a few sets of men's clothes and send them to the inn."
In a short while, Lingyi had quickly settled the others and set up camp in the suburbs. He was seen carrying Yun Yuxi's medical kit and walking towards this side with brisk steps.
Yun Yuxi stared intently at the medicine box in Lingyi's hand, a look of delight on her face, and nodded slightly, showing that she was very satisfied.
You guys wait here, I'll change my clothes and go into the city.
"You all must be hungry. Here are some dried meat noodles. Eat some quickly, because we will be going into the city soon." Lingyi took out the food and handed it to several people.
Everyone began to eat voraciously, and soon they were full and gave thanks again and again.
Yun Yuxi quickly changed into men's clothes with Yuelan. She was dressed in gorgeous brocade clothes, with a tall and slender figure, as elegant and graceful as a jade tree. Yuelan dressed up as a servant, followed closely behind Yun Yuxi, and served her carefully.
"Let's go! Listen to me, everyone. If anyone dares to reveal my true identity, he will bear the consequences. After I finish my work, I will leave Qingshui Town immediately. I have absolutely no intention of disturbing the officials here. Do you understand?" Yun Yuxi looked solemn and warned in a stern tone.
Upon hearing this, those people nodded hurriedly and promised repeatedly that they would never reveal Yun Yuxi's identity to anyone.
As the inky night enveloped the earth, this group of people quickly blended into the darkness on the outskirts of Qingshui Town like ghosts and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Soon, they arrived at an inn. The innkeeper came up to them with a smile on his face and asked enthusiastically, "Dear guests, do you want to stop by here or stay overnight?"