On the official road leading to Mucheng City, a man and a horse came slowly.

This man is dressed in white, his face is powdered, his lips are greased, and his long hair is untied and spread over his shoulders. He is sitting calmly on a horse and walking with a book.

Under the spring light of March, the surroundings are green and furry, and the jade trees in the Qionglin forest are even more beautiful. Pedestrians coming and going look sideways as if they are seeing heavenly beings, and those who see them are stunned and sighing. He is like a stranger.

Like jade, the young master is unparalleled in the world.

There is also a young lady out for spring, a beautiful woman who has given up her reserve and lingers with beautiful eyes. She wishes she could hold it out for that person to see.

Behind the white horse, followed a thin horse. It was bald all over and seemed to be a little lame. It stumbled on its four legs when it walked a little faster. It carried a long halberd on its back and two huge baskets.

The man in white is Shui Congyue. At this time, he took off his smart clothes and changed into a scholar's dress. He looked even more charming and charming. As a nobleman of the Zhujuan Kingdom, it was natural that he could enter other countries' counties and cities, not to mention Daxia

They are not adjacent to Zhu Juan, they have no grudges against each other, and no one can stop them.

As for where Wu Gen and Bao Xiang went, well, it was the thin horse beside them. The two of them were hidden under a lifelike horse skin that could almost be real, pretending to be the accompanying pack horses.

This horse hide is still the private treasure of Bao Xiang. In the past, private salt was smuggled and hidden in the belly of the horse. As long as someone was driving it, it could move forward slowly and folded up when not in use.

Originally, Wu Gen had a bad idea and wanted Shui Congyue to enter the city disguised as a rich man's daughter, while he and Baoxiang were transformed into slaves. However, he gave up this idea after being knocked into the ground by a euphorbia falling from the sky.

After all, I am a member of the Zhao Kingdom, and Baoxiang is a commoner. I am serving behind a nobleman of the Zhujuan Kingdom. Even a fool can tell that something is wrong.

When they reached the gate of the city, the soldiers who were guarding the city were so distraught that they made a fuss. After a brief inspection, they waved their hands and let them go. However, they saw the weak horse behind them, so out of duty, they were still ready to check.

As soon as I walked to the side of the horse, I saw that the deceit might be seen through. The rather miserable-looking horse suddenly let out a loud fart, which made the soldiers cover their noses and run away. What did this horse eat to make such a startling sound?

The smell of heaven and earth destroying ghosts and gods.

Shui took out the fragrant handkerchief from Yue, put it gently on the tip of his nose, and ran towards the city as if there was no one around. For some reason, the horse next to him jumped out like an arrow and ran directly into the city.

Wu Gen hid under the horse's head, with a ferocious face and tears streaming down his face. Baoxiang's stinky fart injured one hundred enemies and three thousand damage to himself, and Wu Gen was seriously injured.

When they arrived in the city, they found a secluded place, and Wu Gen and Baoxiang got out from under the horse's hide. Wu Gen's face was blue and purple at this time, and he was foaming at the mouth. If it were later, he would die first if he could not save people.

The three of them wandered around the city, looking for the wine shop called "What a Guest Comes Again." The streets in Mucheng City were neat and wide, with regular houses on both sides. Compared with the winding paths and secluded streets in Dingyuan City, it was much more atmospheric.

Wu Gen secretly observed that although this arrangement was convenient, if the cavalry entered the city without any cover, they would be able to kill them quickly.

Could it be that the people who designed this city didn't understand the rules here? But when I thought about it, Daxia had always bullied Zhao, so there was no need to worry about enemy soldiers entering the city. This approach was understandable.

Halfway along the north-south road, the three of them gradually distanced themselves. Otherwise, Shui Congyue was too dazzling, and the fiery eyes along the way hit like a rain of arrows. In this way, what was originally imagined was

Entering the city secretly and working quietly turned into a grand parade.

So the three of them discussed quietly, Shui Congyue continued his journey as an oiran, while Wu Gen and Bao Xiang secretly inquired, and the three agreed to meet at a passing inn called Zui Chunxuan.

After searching for two hours, Wu Gen finally found Ke Lai Ju. Looking at the small and pitiful facade hidden in a shady alley, Wu Gen finally understood what professionalism is.

Dew, where you can't even find your own people, is indeed the perfect place to connect.

When he walked to the front of the store, there was only one waiter in the store, who was lying on the counter and falling asleep. Wu Gen walked up and asked softly: "Excuse me, shopkeeper Zhu is here."

Hearing someone talking, the waiter rubbed his sleepy eyes, wiped the saliva from the corner of his mouth, and shouted loudly: "Old man Zhu, someone is looking for you."

"Here we come." Following the words, an old man with a big belly opened the door curtain and walked out. A flower bloomed on his chubby face. "You two, it's better to have a drink. Although our shop is small, it has a good reputation."

The good Green Ant Wine has a guest room at the back, where those who are too drunk can rest temporarily. If you need to sing, a young lady accompanying you can also be arranged."

"Shopkeeper, there are three rooms today." Wu Gen said with a smile.

The old man was startled and replied repeatedly, "Yes, yes, I didn't expect you two to be so discerning. Don't worry, if you stay in the hotel, you can get a 20% discount on drinks. Is three rooms for two people too much? Is there one person who is missing?"

arrive?"

Wu Gen was stunned for a moment, no, the code didn't match. Could it be that there were two guests staying in Muchang City. Feeling unwilling to do so, he asked again: "Are there three rooms today?" He took out the room in his hand.

Half of the jade pendant dangled.

The old man was a little unhappy and said, "Sir, let alone three rooms, even ten. I can make room for you. If you don't believe me, just go to the backyard and you will know." He pulled Wu Gen towards the backyard.

"No, I'm asking if there are three rooms today." Wu Gen said as he was dragged to the backyard by the old man. Unexpectedly, the backyard was quite spacious, with guest rooms built in the east, west, north and south.

When they arrived in a room, the old man threw Wu Gen's hand away and said, "Isn't all the Xiang army dead? They sent a cucumber like you here. The code has been changed since the last incident. Could it be that you

No one has explained to you until now." He said angrily and took out half of the jade pendant and put it together with Wu Gen's, which happened to be a complete one.

"No, I won't change it so soon after I know the password before departure." Wu Gen was a little confused. Could it be that Zhang Yuan remembered it wrong.

"Oops, I haven't contacted Zhang Yuan for a long time. I forgot to inform him about this matter. Okay, it was Zhang Yuan who asked you to come. Only he and I know about this jade pendant. If I hadn't seen the jade pendant, old man, I would have blasted you two.

Get out." Shopkeeper Zhu said angrily.

Wu Gen and Bao Xiang looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Tell me, what are you doing here? Say what you have to say, don't talk around." Shopkeeper Zhu calmly sat down on a chair in the room and played with the jade pendant in his hand.

The originally envisioned scene of Xi Zuo being surprised to see his relatives did not materialize. Wu Gen could only cough and said, "The reason why I came to bother you this time is because Xiang Jun Xi Zuo was captured some time ago. Please tell me something."

"I know about that. One person was captured, one was killed on the spot, and one escaped. But I heard that the captured person was a servant. When did the Xiang army take the lives of servants so seriously, and sent

You two came to inquire."

It turned out that Mo Xin and the three of them went to Mucheng City on this trip mainly to inquire about the new captain. Muchong City is located in Huangzhang County, Daxia Kingdom. The captain responsible for the deployment of troops in a county was replaced a few days ago, so he hurriedly sent someone

Find out about this person's origins, personality, fighting style, etc.

This was all peripheral intelligence. I originally thought there was no risk, but there was something wrong with the certificates held by the three. It turned out that in order to enter the city smoothly, the Xiang Army specially prepared Chinese documents for the Daxia National Holiday for the three.

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Everything else was normal, except that the ink pad was used incorrectly. Instead of using the Yangshan clay unique to the Daxia Kingdom, the ordinary ink pad from the Zhao Kingdom was used for convenience.

Nothing happened when they entered the city. When the two of them entered the city and strolled around the city, their secrets were exposed when they were searched by patrolling soldiers. While escaping, one of them was killed and the other was caught. The one who was caught vomited everything on the spot.

, was taken to Beicheng Prison and imprisoned.

The remaining man was clever and ran away when he heard the noise. He didn't know which hidden route he took.

After interrogation, the person in custody was found to be a commoner of the Zhao Kingdom. The Daxia Kingdom lost interest and prepared to take him to a military camp outside the city and behead him on another day.

When Wu Gen heard that he was worried, he quickly asked: "When will this man be beheaded?"

"It should be the ceremony in three days' time when the head will be sacrificed and the flag will be sacrificed. You don't want to rob people, right?" Shopkeeper Zhu glanced at Wu Gen a little strangely, "With the strength of the two of you, I'm afraid it's just a sheep falling into a tiger's mouth.

It also costs me my own life." Wu Gen did not answer, but carefully inquired about the location of the North City Prison and the military camp outside the city.

Shopkeeper Zhu found a picture and pointed at the two locations. Finally, he asked worriedly: "This person has some important secrets, why should he take the risk to save him? To be honest, I don't think highly of you two. What if?"

If I miss, I will have to run away too."

"Don't worry, the two of us will never betray the shopkeeper." Bao Xiang assured.

"That's what they say, but how many people can hold up under severe torture? The person who was caught last time vomited everything out before he was even tortured. I have been lurking here for five years. I really don't know.

Why would you choose such a coward to come here to inquire about the news?" Apparently, shopkeeper Zhu didn't believe the two men's guarantees.

Wu Gen and Baoxiang stayed in the store, leaving shopkeeper Zhu to discuss in detail in the house. However, they tried their best to find a safe way. At their wits' end, the two of them prepared to go to Beicheng Prison.

Check it out.

When he was about to go out, he saw shopkeeper Zhu carrying a baggage, as if he was going on a long journey. When he saw the two of them, he threw two waist badges over and said, "Muchang is a big border city, and the city's inspections are very strict. This is a forgery."

Token, lest I get caught right out the door."

Wu Gen asked curiously: "The shopkeeper is dressed like this, but he has something to go out."

Shopkeeper Zhu heard this and sneered: "I'm going to hide from the disaster. To tell you the truth, I only have one-way contact with two people in the Xiang Army, and there hasn't been a single mistake in these years. I didn't expect you two to be here, no wonder these two

Tian's eyelids were twitching and his mind was uneasy. If something happens to you, you may not be able to betray me, so you might as well escape as soon as possible."

Baoxiang was displeased when he heard this, "Shopkeeper Zhu is so unfavorable to my brother. Is he trying to deceive me because we are young?"

"Humph, you're right. In addition, I would like to advise you two, there are also spies from the Daxia Kingdom in the Xiang Army. Maybe the news of your two coming here has already been passed on. Otherwise, why did the three people get arrested as soon as they arrived here last time?

I realize that I am getting older. I cherish my life and take the first step." After saying that, shopkeeper Zhu ignored the two of them and prepared to go out and leave.

"Thank you." Wu Gen suddenly said and gave a salute to Shopkeeper Zhu.

Shopkeeper Zhu sighed and said, "Just take care of yourself. People's hearts are not as good as they used to be these days." He left with his baggage on his back.

Baoxiang was a little confused, "Thank him for what he did, and just leave us like that. It's really unethical."

Wu Gen shook his head, "You don't understand, he can do it to such an extent. He has done his utmost to be benevolent. Besides...forget it, let's go to Beicheng Prison first."

The two of them followed the map shown by Shopkeeper Zhu and quickly arrived at the North City Prison. When they saw the prison from a distance, both of them looked a little ugly. Without him, this prison was too heavily guarded. The wall is a foot thick, and there are sentries on top of the wall and patrols from time to time.

It was so heavily guarded that even if hundreds of people attacked, let alone Wu Gen, it would be difficult to accomplish anything.

Dejected, the two had no choice but to go looking for water from the moon. When they arrived at Zui Chunxuan, they saw a row of green incense cars on the street, filled with orioles and swallows. The fragrance was astonishing. Many young women were looking around, holding fans in their hands. Xiangpa pointed.

Wu Gen slapped his forehead. Needless to say, it must be because of the water coming from the moon. He couldn't help but regret that he didn't change his face for a while before entering the city.

He slipped into Zui Chunxuan through the back door, and when he found Shui Congyue, he was reading alone in the room, his brows slightly furrowed, and he was obviously quite unhappy.

Seeing the two of them walking into the house, Shui Congyue didn't even raise his head and pointed outside, "Drive away all those shameless women."

Wu Gen did not answer. Instead, he was attracted by the pile of colorful sachets and greeting cards on the table, so he picked up the greeting cards one by one and looked through them.

Baoxiang came close to him and commented while looking at it. This is the daughter of a certain family, and this is the young lady of a certain family. Suddenly, Baoxiang exclaimed, "My biological mother actually has the daughter of a county governor."

Wu Gen quickly asked him to find out who made him illiterate. He saw a light green greeting card that clearly said, "Chu Xian, the daughter of Huangzhang County Sheriff, is visiting."
Chapter completed!