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Southeast of the oak forest, both sides of the official road in the farm area are bustling with activity.

News of the visitors to Deep Blue Harbor spread like wildfire, attracting a group of residents who loved watching the excitement.

Most of them gathered at the head and end of the "Golden Lion Bridge" - one of the few bridges in Rolling Stone Town. It was built during Rhaegar's father's generation. It is said that on the day it was built, there was a lion glowing with golden light all over its body.

Appeared suddenly and drank water by the river at Qiaotou.

Hence the name.

There are several tall water banyan trees planted on the shore of the Golden Lion Bridge.

In the evening of midsummer, many people enjoy the shade under the banyan tree.

The "Old Woman River" that crosses the arched stone bridge forms a small shallow bay in that area. The river surface is stable and the water is not deep, so you can often see nearby farmers taking their children to swim in the river.

It was the afternoon of early summer.

There were already crowds of people under the banyan tree.

Because of Peggy's identity, Matthew and the other three did not get too close. Instead, they found a hidden spot in the oak forest and watched from a distance.

"I heard that the convoy from Shenlan Port passed the checkpoint on the east side at noon. It can take as fast as ten minutes or as slow as half an hour. They will definitely pass here."

Paige said expectantly.

Matthew didn't ask her where she heard it from. After all, Paige was really good at getting information. The only person in Rolling Stone who could control her in this regard was Zeller, who grasped all the big and small things in the town.

It's mid-May.

The chirping of cicadas gradually sounded in the wilderness.

Under the shade of trees.

Matthew moved a small maza and sat down.

A hot breeze blew over my eyelids and chin.

Not far away, residents gathered together and discussed something.

There were idle people pushing and shoving by the river. Suddenly, someone screamed and water splashed on the river -

An unlucky young man was pushed into the water. He obviously knew how to swim. He splashed in the water a few times and cursed.

People gathered around nervously at first, and after realizing that it was nothing serious, they laughed for a while.

Matthew watched this scene silently, feeling a little touched in his heart.

The dark clouds of war are approaching step by step, but most people in Rolling Stone Town are still unaware of it.

Perhaps, just before the army from the Red Earth Mountains entered the golden fertile field, the people living on that land were the same as the people in front of them.

When peace becomes the norm.

The scars of war will become more clearly visible.

"No wonder Rhaegar has been under so much pressure recently. This kind of decision is really not that easy to make."

Matthew sighed softly.

He rested his elbows on his knees and supported his chin with his palms. He seemed to be looking into the distance, but his eyes gradually lost focus.

Until a strange flag with a blue background and red clouds appeared at the end of the official road.

People on both sides of the bridge cheered.

Matthew suddenly woke up.

"I'm coming!"

Paige looked excited:

"Matthew, hurry up and see how beautiful the little princess of Deep Blue Harbor is. If she is half as beautiful as Sif, let's take her home and make her your second wife!"

There are too many flaws in this statement.

Matthew couldn't pick it up.

Only Eli replied blankly:

"Matthew already has a wife?"

Just as Matthew was about to explain, at this moment, the sound of horse hooves suddenly came from the forest behind him!

"You are indeed here to watch the excitement!"

A low voice came from the horseback. Matthew turned around and saw that it was the captain of the garrison, the bearded Brad.

Brad did not dismount, but said hurriedly:

"Matthew, quickly, get on the horse with me!"

"Rhaegar is looking for you. He looks anxious!"

Peggy said dissatisfiedly:

"Are you, the lords, afraid that Matthew will marry a second wife and forget Sif? Are you asking him to go to work at such a critical moment? Will you give him overtime pay?"

Brad smiled awkwardly, but he also had a way to deal with aggressive women like Paige:

"I'm just a messenger."

Matthew stretched his neck with a little regret.

The convoy was not moving very fast. It would take another five or six minutes to cross the bridge, and it would be even slower when it reached the edge of the woods.

"I'm afraid I have to take the first step."

Matthew said to Eli with apologetic eyes.

Didn't wait for Eli to reply.

Peggy hugged Eli's shoulders carelessly:

"It's okay, go ahead Matthew, I will take good care of your little brother."

There was an unnatural look on Eli's face:

"Well, just go about your business."

Matthew immediately climbed on the horse and followed Brad in the direction of Rolling Stone Town.

Seeing Matthew's back disappear into the woods.

Eli struggled unnaturally:

"Paige? Can you relax for a moment?"

However, Peggy didn't seem to hear what he said. She hugged Eli and walked towards the stone bridge down the hillside:

"Let's go! Let's go over and take a look. You cover me. I can sneak around and they can't find me!"

You're a two-meter-tall minotaur stalking in broad daylight?

This is ridiculous!

Eli wanted to scold her loudly.

But for some reason, when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them himself.

The two quickly came to the roadside.

Eli was originally prepared to explain when someone found out, but he soon discovered that the people next to him didn't even notice him and Peggy!

Everyone is looking forward to it.

finally.

The motorcade with blue flags crossed the stone bridge to a nice rhythm.

At the front are two knights leading the way.

Then came three luxurious carriages.

The carriage was very slow when crossing the bridge, and everyone could see it clearly——

The windows of the first carriage were closed.

The windows of the second carriage were open, but there seemed to be no one inside.

There were people sitting in the third carriage, but the windows were half-covered, allowing people to only get a vague glimpse.

that's all.

Three horse-drawn carriages, followed by two ox-carts, crossed the bridge one after another.

The crowd followed a few paces in disappointment.

Peggy shouted even more anxiously:

"Where is the lady of the city lord? Where is the little princess of Deep Blue Harbor? Can't you see it if you come here?"

Others made similar complaints.
To be continued...