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Chapter 330 The Old Steward

Although Yan Shu didn't say this directly to Lu Zhang, everyone knew who she was targeting.

Before, whether they didn't know each other's true identities or after their identities were revealed, they almost never spoke to each other, not even in this kind of indirect conversation.

Lu Zhang's face was rather unpleasant. Being mocked by his own brother was one thing, but being looked down upon by his "never met" bride was a completely different feeling.

He opened his mouth somewhat awkwardly, more out of helplessness than annoyance.

Lu Zhang had witnessed Yan Shu's bravery and heroic demeanor. Seeing her superb riding skills along the way, he was even more impressed. Her aura and spirit were completely different from the women of Jin Kingdom he had met before.

All of this left him speechless, unable to refute it or express any dissatisfaction.

Lu Zhang's gaze swept over Zhu Yu beside him. Recalling what Lu Qing had just said, he pursed his lips awkwardly, mustered his courage, and imitated her, saying, "What you say is absolutely right. I was the one who didn't think things through earlier."

The Yan brothers are skilled riders and archers; they certainly won't hold anyone back, but rather be good helpers.

Unlike Zhu Yu, who readily accepted Lu Qing's words, Yan Shu looked at him coldly and rolled her eyes without any appreciation.

However, the topic finally ended with Lu Zhang knowing when to stop, and the discussion didn't continue. When Lu Yan came over after getting ready, he didn't find anything funny, which relieved Lu Zhang.

After a brief discussion, the group disguised themselves and set off.

Since they were to be disguised as merchants, the swords that Lu Qing and Lu Yan usually carried were not suitable.

They were all martial artists, and the swords they carried were relatively wide and long, without any fancy decorations. Their main focus was on making them easy to use in actual combat.

This is quite different from the small swords that are worn as decorations at the waist these days, and it is obviously not the kind of attire a merchant should wear when traveling.

So they all switched to daggers or similar weapons that could be carried close to their bodies and kept discreet.

Just to be on the safe side, Yan Daoxin secretly gave Zhu Yu a little trick: in a critical moment, he could throw out a few poison needles, which could at least help him escape.

After making thorough preparations and explaining everything in the camp, the group mounted their horses and set off.

Because they had encountered several farmers the day before, in order not to give themselves away, this time they planned to follow the route provided by Lu Yan and head straight for the Immortal Fortress, bypassing the farmers working outside, and going straight into the fortress to find an opportunity to infiltrate and see what was going on.

Lu Qing took the lead and walked at the front. Although everyone knew that he was only an adopted son and not born to Emperor Jin, and he never claimed to be the eldest son, he was still older than Lu Zhang and Lu Yan, and neither of them had any objections to this.

After all, Lu Yan was unhappy to have Lu Zhang in front, and Lu Zhang was also uncomfortable to have Lu Yan walk in front.

Zhu Yu walked in front of Lu Qing, and after walking a distance, she finally couldn't resist her curiosity and asked, "Just now, did you really think that way?"

"Hmm?" Lu Qing turned his head to look at her, puzzled.

"You really think His Highness Prince Yi's suggestion is unacceptable?" "Of course not." Lu Qing curled the corners of his mouth, looked ahead, sat upright on his horse with his head held high, and rode forward at a leisurely pace. After all, they were merchants at this moment. Who had ever seen a merchant riding a fast horse at full speed? "None of us can predict what the situation is like at Immortal Fortress. Yan Daoxin might be able to help if the living die, but if the death is suspicious, he won't be able to help either."

Zhu Yu neither confirmed nor denied this. Yan Daoxin was absolutely excellent at everything else, but when it came to autopsies, she was probably second to none in the world.

"That's one reason." Just when she thought the topic had run its course, she suddenly heard Lu Qing speak again, "The second reason, and the most important one, is that the more important a person is, the more you should keep them by your side. That's the safest way."

People often say they're afraid something bad might happen to the person they're with, but they don't realize that misfortune often occurs when the person is far away. By then, it's too late to save them, and all they can do is regret it.

I don't trust anyone about this kind of thing; the person I trust most is myself.

Zhu Yu smiled silently upon hearing this.

Coincidentally, she also disliked that kind of self-indulgent, protective distancing.

If two people are of one mind, then even if the sky falls, they will work together to hold it up.

Without saying a word, they treat women as a burden and then abandon them under the guise of protection. Who do they think they are?

And so, the group of eight took a detour and arrived at the front of the Immortal Fortress. Just as Lu Yan had said, there was a high wall standing there. Even if it was not as tall as the city gate tower, it was not much shorter. At first glance, it had a rather solemn and murderous aura.

Above the gate, which is over ten feet high, there is a wooden plaque with the three large characters "Fairy Fortress" engraved on it. The two large brass doors below are tightly closed. At one end of the gate stands a man dressed in cloth, carrying a wooden stick, who looks like a guard.

The two men, who were drowsy in the warm sun, propped their sticks on the ground. They were startled awake by the sound of horses' hooves. They squinted at the approaching figures and, seeing that they were several strangers dressed in cloth, symbolically raised their sticks and crossed them in front of the brass gate.

"Who are you? Why have you come to my Immortal Fortress?" one of the guards shouted.

Lu Qing smiled and cupped his hands in greeting to the two men: "We are merchants from the capital, who have come to Xianrenbao specifically to purchase dyes and silk."

"I'll also trouble you two to pass on a message to your lord."

As he spoke, he gave Zhu Yu a wink. Zhu Yu understood immediately, dismounted, took out two coins from his sleeve, and handed them to the two guards without saying a word: "Brothers, you two work hard guarding outside all day. The sun is quite strong today. Remember to have some tea to soothe your throats when you have a moment."

The two men looked at each other, hesitated briefly, and then took the loose silver and stuffed it into their cloth belts.

"You all wait here, I'll go in and inform our manager." One of the guards, who had been paid a bribe, was noticeably more polite than before. He waved his hand, turned around, pushed the heavy bronze door open a crack, slipped inside, and quickly disappeared.

Several people dismounted and waited. After a while, the guard returned, followed by an old man in a wide-sleeved silk robe, dressed in a very dignified manner.

"This is our manager," the guard said to Lu Qing and the others.

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