"Silver-haired, it must undoubtedly be the National Master Feng Wushang of Great Han. With so many carriages and even the National Master personally following, could it be that the Emperor of Great Han is also among these carriages?"
This person murmured to himself, watching as the carriages stopped by the roadside. Then several men dressed in sturdy attire came over, bought some tea from the shopkeeper, and returned to the convoy. The convoy then continued northward on its journey.
The further the convoy traveled, the more distant it became. In the distance, they could see the city gates ahead, with the two large words "Huo City" faintly visible atop the gate.
The convoy halted, someone carrying a token went forward to smooth things over, while someone at the back rode up to report to the National Master.
"Reporting to the National Master, thereās a young man whoās been following us ever since the tea stand ahead. Heās trailed us for thirty miles without leaving. Should we chase him away?"
The Emperorās travels, what a significant affair?
How can an unknown person be allowed to follow behind?
Especially since this individual truly appears suspicious.
"Let the City Guard stop him for inspection once we enter the city."
The National Master had naturally noticed the suspicious individual behind them.
Had already intended to find an opportunity to deal with it after entering the city.
"Yes!"
The front guard took out the token, and the City Guard immediately cleared away idle people, allowing the group to enter the city, while the City Guard intercepted the person behind for questioning.
Inside the carriage, Princess Ata suddenly had a feeling, casually lifting the curtain and looking back. She saw the city gate tightly guarded, with several government soldiers surrounding a young man in the center, questioning him.
Upon seeing the distinctive floral hat, Princess Ataās expression couldnāt help but turn stern.
"Why would the Great Shi appear here?"
Princess Ata murmured to herself, her mind calculating.
"Stop the carriage!"
The moving convoy suddenly halted, and a guard stepped forward, asking, "What is it, Princess Ata?"
"Brother, may I ask what is happening over by the city gate?"
The guard looked at the city gate, then at Princess Ata, and responded.
"Oh! Thatās a suspicious individual. Weāve been ordered to have the soldiers at the gate question and inspect him. If he proves truly suspicious, weāll apprehend him immediately!"
Princess Ata pondered slightly upon hearing this and said, "Iāll go take a look; he seems to be an acquaintance of mine!"
The guard was momentarily stunned by her words but eventually replied after some time, "This... Iāll need to consult with the National Master!"
Princess Ata nodded, signaling for him to go.
When the National Master received the report from the guard, he pondered briefly and then agreed.
The carriage suddenly stopped, and the Emperor lifted the curtain to inquire, "Didnāt we just enter the city? Why has the convoy stopped again?"
The National Master explained the situation.
"Does the National Master suspect that the suspicious person is from Nanjiang?"
The National Master nodded, "Exactly, that person is dressed in black. Though in Central Plainsā attire, he wears a floral hat unique to certain ethnic groups, indicating heās from the region of Nanjiang. Heās followed us all this way. If itās a mere coincidence, I find it hard to believe.
But if itās not a coincidence, yet heās trailed us for dozens of miles without making a move, it becomes intriguing."
The Emperor glanced toward the city gate, noticing Princess Ata conversing with the City Guardāsuddenly he felt a faint sense of anticipation.
At this moment, Xiaosuisui also lifted the curtain to look outside. Huo XingāEr and Zhu Xiuxiu noticed her action and also turned to look at the city gate behind.
The two aunts doted on her so much that although there was an extra carriage prepared for this journey, neither aunt was willing to sit separately, insisting on squeezing in with her.