Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 240 Escape
Lin Zhiqing was taken aback, but instead of withdrawing her hand, she softly hummed in agreement.

After the box swayed for a while, it seemed to have been put down.

Lu Huai and Lin Zhiqing seized the opportunity to adjust their positions, changing from lying on their sides to lying flat, and moved their bodies a little.

Then, the sound of people talking came from ahead.

Unfortunately, their boxes were at the very back of the line, and even though Lin Zhiqing held his breath, he couldn't hear what they were saying.

After the conversation ceased, the group resumed its march.

However, this time the journey was much slower, with frequent stops and starts.

Clearly, this is not the normal procedure for a wedding.

Lin Zhiqing guessed that this matter was most likely related to Lu Huai.

She couldn't think of any other possibility besides royal business that could stop the wedding procession of the son of the prefect of Bianliang.

If that's the case, she was indeed much more relieved.

Because the residence of the Bianliang prefect was definitely not a place where one could come and go as one pleased. If she were trapped there, today's events would most likely be exposed.

As Lin Zhiqing was pondering, the box moved again, accompanied by an unfamiliar voice:

"We are from the Ministry of Revenue, and we are here on the Crown Prince's orders to search for something. This is the search warrant."

"You guys, come over here first so we can check the contents of the box."

As the voice faded, Lin Zhiqing sensed that the person who had been carrying the box had left.

Then, the sounds of boxes being opened and searched rang out.

Lin Zhiqing couldn't help but feel a little worried about the box from the Changning Marquis's residence that contained Lin Jingya.

Seemingly sensing her nervousness, Lu Huai tightened his grip on her hand.

Then, Lin Zhiqing felt the box she and Lu Huai were in being steadily lifted and moved a distance.

Just as the box was about to stop, Lu Huai gently shook the two of them who were holding hands tightly.

Lin Zhiqing blushed and immediately let go of Lu Huai's hand.

Just after she finished doing this, with a "click," the lid of the box opened!
The first thing Lin Zhiqing saw was the fiery sunset, followed by Lu Huai's back.

After Lu Huai took the box out, ignoring the young man in official robes beside him and the guards' surprised looks, he first helped Lin Zhiqing up:

"Take ten steps forward and turn right. There's a house there. Go inside and wait for me. I'm going to find Lin Jingya now."

"Okay." Lin Zhiqing nodded. "Be careful."

"Okay." Lu Huai smiled and turned to leave with his guards.

The young man in official robes glanced at Lin Zhiqing and nodded.

Lin Zhiqing nodded as well, and then walked directly in the direction Lu Huai had indicated, no longer paying attention to the official's gaze.

Lu Huai's answer was absolutely correct.

After finding the house, Lin Zhiqing opened the gate and went inside without hesitation.

There's no one here.

She stood quietly behind the gate, waiting for Lu Huai.

Lin Zhiqing herself couldn't explain why she trusted Lu Huai so much.

But just now, if Lu Huai had any ill intentions, it would have been a good opportunity to get rid of her in the box.

But Lu Huai didn't. After his initial surprise, he kept talking to Lin Zhiqing to calm her down.

Including when he was familiarizing himself with the execution ground route, Lu Huai saved him from the black-clad man's sword, and when he went undercover at the Liu residence at night, he didn't hesitate to take a knife for him.

This was the third time Lu Huai had helped her escape from danger.

Lin Zhiqing couldn't possibly distrust such a person.

Just as her thoughts were racing, there was a noise outside the door! She stepped aside, remaining vigilant, and picked up her flute.

Fortunately, the person who pushed open the door was Lu Huai.

Behind Lu Huai, the man dressed as a guard carried Lin Jingya into a side room.

Lin Zhiqing immediately followed, with Lu Huai close behind.

The guards lit the oil lamps.

Lin Zhiqing bent down to check Lin Jingya's breathing, and after feeling her breathing, he carefully observed her face.

Aside from being covered in sweat, Lin Jingya was fine.

Lin Zhiqing was finally relieved.

"Miss Zhiqing, what are you doing here?" The young guard looked at Lin Zhiqing with surprise in his eyes.

Does he know himself?
Who is he?
As this question arose in his mind, Lin Zhiqing answered it:

"I was invited to attend Miss Hua's wedding and also came to Bianliang to check on the Lin family's businesses and look for opportunities to do business."

"Doing business?" Lu Huai raised an eyebrow. "Is this what you were tinkering with before? No wonder I didn't see you before I left."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the guard spoke again: "Young master, you see, I delivered the message perfectly!"

Then, the guard, sword in hand, grinned at Lin Zhiqing and said, "Miss Zhiqing, you don't know, my young master waited for quite a while that day..."

"Yun Feng!" Lu Huai interrupted the guard:

"You've been traveling with my father for several years, but you haven't learned anything good; all you've learned is how sharp your tongue has become."

"Anyway, he's already taken you in as his godson. Be careful, I'll transfer you to work with him when I get back."

"Ouch, young master, please spare me!" Yun Feng's face instantly donned a mask of pain.
“My master torments me all the time. Now that I’m finally back, I’m definitely going to stay with you.”

Lin Zhiqing's heart skipped a beat. Yun Feng?

Judging from the meaning behind these words, Yun Feng should be Lu Huai's bodyguard.

However, when Lu Zhen went out to travel, he was assigned to protect Lu Zhen.

No wonder I've never seen him before.

Aunt Mu probably didn't remember this person either.

Thank goodness. If I had acted as if I didn't know Yun Feng, Lu Huai would probably have become suspicious.

Thinking of this, Lin Zhiqing quickly changed the subject: "Lu Huai, when did you come to Bianliang? I've been in Bianliang for five days and haven't heard any news about you."

"I just arrived today." Lu Huai said succinctly, "The Ministry of Revenue is currently investigating some matters related to the Hua family. These matters concern the imperial court, so I cannot disclose them."

It's not that I don't want to disclose it, but rather that I can't.

Lin Zhiqing understood his unspoken meaning and thought of the young official from earlier.

Lin Zhiqing was somewhat uneasy that the official had witnessed her appearing with Lu Huai.

Before she could ask, Lu Huai had already explained:

“That official was my colleague, the son of the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy. Checking the box is no small matter. If there were no one from the Ministry of Revenue watching over it, it’s hard to guarantee that others wouldn’t become suspicious.”

"Don't worry, he's trustworthy."

"Okay." Hearing this, Lin Zhiqing didn't ask any more questions.

If that person is not trusted, Lu Huai will probably be the first to suffer.

This trick of switching the beams and pillars today has implicated many people.

Lin Zhiqing trusted Lu Huai and had no doubts about what he said.

Since Lu Huai said that person was trustworthy, Lin Zhiqing believed that person was trustworthy.